Bones Reds Precision Skate Bearings

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Long life, I broke 1 set of bearings, and have rattled through another, both of those sets lasted about 3 months each, this set has hit 4 and indicates nothing to me that the sand and vert jumps have affected it Bones Big Balls are the newest addition to the Bones Bearings line up. These skateboard bearings have 6 balls rather than 7 balls, unlike the other bearings listed above. The balls are also 17% larger than the 7 ball bearings. Having the larger balls allows for a higher top end speed. Give them a try. The Andale Swiss skateboard bearings are no match compared to the Bones Swiss but they are still a solid bearing that will last you a good amount of time. Plus they are reasonably priced. Before testing the BIG BALLS, I had the Super REDS from Bones on my skateboard. I immediately noticed that the BIG BALLS are much louder than the Super REDS. Apart from that, I didn’t notice any major differences in performance. I was very satisfied with both types of bearings and can recommend them without hesitation. Precision ground extended race eliminates the need for speed washers, and provides better alignment of the bearings when the axle nut is tightened.

Due to their many years of experience with skateboard bearings, Bones Bearings have a considerable range of bearings in their assortment. The Bones BIG BALLS are a mixture of the Bones Super Swiss 6 and the popular Bones REDS Bearings.

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Although Bones Reds are the cheapest bearings on this list, they are more than likely the most popular with skateboarders. Most skaters have had a set of Reds at some point in their life and there is a good reason for that. Bones Reds are proven to to be tough and long lasting with their super finished chromium steel balls and races. All I can say is you can’t go wrong with Bones Reds. During the manufacturing, the team changed from a standard stamped metal ball retainer to a high-speed precision moulded plastic one that could be removed by skaters to allow better cleaning of the bearing. And as a second major feature, the Bones crew replaced the usual lubricant with a special one they called Bones Speed Cream™. item.product_title }} {{ item.product_title.length > 20 ? item.product_title.substring(0,17) + '...' : item.product_title }}

Bones Bearings are without question one of the most popular skateboard bearings. Compared to the conventional REDS bearings from Bones, the BIG BALLS bearings are said to have some advantages. We tested the Bones BIG BALLS! Other than that, the BIG BALLS are manufactured with the same precision as the REDS. Like all bearings from Bones, the BIG BALLS are “Skate Rated”, do not have an ABEC specification and are pre-lubed with Bones Speed Cream. Bones® REDS® are manufactured in China to our Bones Skate Rated™ specifications in a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing the highest quality skate bearings in China. They are inspected twice before being shipped to skaters and offer the greatest combination of performance, durability and low cost in the industry. Because they offer near Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost, they have become the best selling bearings.

So what makes these the best skateboard bearings? Well, Bones Swiss Ceramic bearings are made with ceramic balls that are much lighter, harder, and stronger than steel balls meaning they will last a lot longer than other bearings in the game. As you can tell by their name, they are made in Switzerland and not China like many other bearings. Bones Swiss Ceramics are literally the best of the best when it comes to skateboard bearings! If you are looking for the highest quality and performance then these bearings are for you. The bad news is they come with a hefty price tag. ABEC stands for Annular Bearing Engineers Committee and comes in grades 1,3,5,7 and 9. The higher the rating the tighter the tolerances are which make the bearing a more precision part. I have not tried them on my street setup yet but for my DIY park board with Bones Rough Rider wheels and my bowl board with G Bones they are awesome. I made a board setup video on my youtube channel using these bearings and most of the comments to that video were about the bearings. Bones Swiss are the most popular Swiss bearings in the Bones range for many pro-skaters due to their high quality but more affordable price tag. Bones Swiss are fast, smooth, and last a long time. They also use the same high performance components that are used in Bones Swiss Ceramics but with polished chromium steel balls instead of ceramic.

Go w these, don't get em wet, keep the shield on em, clean n lube once in a while, and they will last for years. It is important to choose the best skateboard bearings because no matter whether you are a seasoned shredder or beginner skateboarder, they play a big role in how you ride. Skateboarder’s want speed and you can’t achieve this without bearings… and I mean good bearings!If you don't know what big balls are a basic explanation is that typically bearings are made with 7 bearing balls separating the outer ring from the inner ring, instead bones created this bearing with larger balls and instead of 7 used 6. Bones claims this has benefits to speed, strength, cleaning, and a whole laundry list of other marketing terms that mean nothing unless they work. So do they work? Unbelievable bearings! Wish I bought them sooner. Great service and delivery. 100% will use SkatePro again! Bones Reds are manufactured in China to our Bones Skate Rated specifications in a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing the highest quality skate bearings in China. They are inspected twice before being shipped to skaters and offer the greatest combination of performance, durability and low cost in the industry. Because they offer near Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost, they have become the best selling bearing brand in the U.S.A.Skate Bearings are a standard size which will fit all wheels including Skateboards, Scooters, Inlines, Quad Skates, etc.Bones bearings are not ABEC rated they are SKATE rated - This means they are specifically designed and suited to be used with Skate and other action sport equipment. Skate Rated™ clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible