The Wheelbase Review: Caliber Truck Co. Forty-Four.

[iFreeride48]

CALIBRAAAAAAS BRAAAAH

[cakeisbetterthenfish]

white cals 44*/50* on a DZ (so its like a 50*/41*) such nice speed board.

[jubgun]

Can you carve with the 50 degree base plate

[wolf9013]

what is the difference between the forty-four and the blackouts? and how good do you think they are for sliding? would you prefer Paris for slides??

[Brittgyptian]

@wolf9013 The blackout is a different color. That's it. you can get 44's or 50's in silver, white gold, or black. The trucks will handle the same, as long as they are the same angle.

[NotSoEvilCinema]

50cal review?

[kewlcatt]

is that spot in cali? looks sweet

[wheelbasemag]

@kewlcatt Yes indeed, but we gotta keep it on the low. Please understand.

[mississaugalongboard]

Are these trucks good for freeride or should i get the 50 cals.

[TheOldSchoolSkate]

My hangars on my 50degree's bent after a week :(

[wheelbasemag]

@TheOldSchoolSkate Bummer—those dudes over at Caliber are cool dudes. Let them know about your issues and I'm sure they'll do their best to get you sorted. Word!

[battistellaschmitt]

how the hell didn't he get whellbite?!

[wheelbasemag]

@battistellaschmitt Justin is a magic man!

[mexcanterrorist]

will it fit venom bushings mainly eliminators

[wheelbasemag]

@mexcanterrorist This we are not a 100% on. Check with Caliber to make sure. Shred on!

[T3hChr0nic]

@mexcanterrorist Don't ruin these trucks with Venom thane...

Get RipTides

[chrischewning25]

@wheelbasemag

Thanks man. They're on my Christmas list :)

[MrVKCA]

also:

5:03

"throw in some softer bushing"

picks up fucking EXTRA HARD blood oranges

Come on guys :( you're shattering my faith in you and then kicking the shit out of it on the ground...

At least the skating was rad! And you mentioned the faced hangars which nobody ever does and they're easily the best part of the trucks so props for that I guess!

[MrVKCA]

What do you mean at 1:20 "what they call no rake"

The trucks don't have any rake. It's an attribute of the truck. "They" don't call it that, that's just what it is. It isn't some fucking patented line from caliber.

Flipping your trucks also doesn't change the degree. Obviously not for caliber, but not for randal or something either. When you flip your hangar the pivot angle stays the same, it just means the axle is now below the pivot axis instead of on top of it.

This is kind of embarrassing.

[hhhfhfhfhf1]

@MrVKCA youre wrong. randals do cahnge degree when flipped, they have a 2* rake. so unflipped, the pivot angle sits at 52*, but when flipped, it changes to a 48*. that was pretty emberassing of a comment.

[MrVKCA]

@hhhfhfhfhf1

randal[dot]com/guides_faq[dot]­html

Go to the: "Wait! Someone said flip my hanger?" section (about two thirds way down the page").

Take note of this sentence:

"[flipping the hangar] DOES NOT CHANGE THE PIVOT-AXIS ANGLE. It does not directly reduce the board’s leverage over the bushings, but it does change the hanger’s resistance to lean..."

Your arrogance is astounding, made entirely better by your sure hearted condemnation.

I have the biggest smile on my face right now. :D

[MrVKCA]

@hhhfhfhfhf1

oh, but bigups for using the right your!

[itzR3FL3X]

@hhhfhfhfhf1 That's what I was thinking lol...thanks for setting him straight ;)

[itzR3FL3X]

@hhhfhfhfhf1 Wait...or maybe not..hmph. I've heard from many places that it does change the degree....-__-

[wheelbasemag]

@itzR3FL3X Not on there particular trucks. Word!

[wheelbasemag]

@MrVKCA My hair is a bird; your argument is invalid.

[MrVKCA]

@wheelbasemag

well shit

[WolfSharkk]

got some on my wolfshark these are sex

[wheelbasemag]

@WolfSharkk Hells yeah!

[chrischewning25]

@wheelbasemag

How do the 50 degree cals compare to some randals(I think 50 degree)? These look like amazing trucks but I want to freeride mostly on them and do some downhill. Please reply. Btw great review

[wheelbasemag]

@chrischewning25 Yo homie, a 50 degree truck is gonna be similar to other 50 degree trucks as far as general feel as they are the same degree. Bushings, pivots, and quality & strength are what you'll want to look at in order to hone in on your specific needs. Get some!

[RadBomber69]

Cool review. You guys should review a bunch of other longboarding gear.

[wheelbasemag]

@RadBomber69 Oh yeah! We are working on it as we speak. Stay tuned for many many more reviews. Spread the word—we are rollin' out!

[SuperArph]

I ve bustin maestro 7 ply with orangatan yellow durian 75 mm. Was thinking of putting 50caliber , 10". I want to use it mainly for in city commuting on flat rough roads, carving and sliding. Will there b a chance of wheel bite on my setup ?

[wheelbasemag]

@SuperArph There my be. I'd check with the Bustin crew to make sure. Shred!

[knightoffoam]

will they be good under my switchblade with 81 mm 82a sector nine raceforms?

or od i need 50 degree baseplates?

[MrPostmanproductions]

I want a good freeride and a littlebit downhill setup should i use caliber 44 och 50? and also is the comet voodoo d2 or voodoo doll good for freeriding? Great video by the way :D

[VonBoards]

Are calibers precision ?

[Standup1016]

@VonBoards no, they're cast trucks

[duke75b]

Downhill and some freeride setup? Earthwing Road KIller, Caliber 44, Venom Tweakers 78a, Bones Reds. Does that sound alright?

[ModdedLongboardDub]

@duke75b it sounds delicious

[monkieboi88]

@Clatonio11 im riding that now. Super leany and a foot bite. With footstops..

[Clatonio11]

what do you think of 50 cals on a drop through like my 925?

[MrPeturr]

@Clatonio11 It works, but you will need to run 70mm wheels, or else youll get wheel bite.

[pryoman43]

Hey what do you think of this setup for freeride and a little downhill... Comet grease hammer...Caliber fourty fours...bones super reds and metro motions 80a...

[NelsonLongboarding]

@pryoman43 great, but get some tweekers by venom, so much better. Nicer slide and last for ever!

[pryoman43]

@NelsonLongboarding Oh thanks so the tweekers slide well? Ive heard good things...

[NelsonLongboarding]

@pryoman43 they are amazing man

[jlpvoodoo]

@pryoman43 i would check out the caliber 50s if you are more into free riding, they are sick trucks, i had a chance to try them as well and they might be more what you are looking for. just depends on your riding preference really. - justin

[wheelbasemag]

@pryoman43 Sounds killer. Get some!

[Xx1DOWNHILL1xX]

hmmm i wonder what hill this is?

[wheelbasemag]

@Xx1DOWNHILL1xX we think it's that one hill right next to the one those dudes used to call by that name we can't remember right off the top of our heads, but we're not sure it's even that hill or another one that looks just like it. It's probably better we are forgetting. Low-key is always good, right? Ha ha!

[yesweride]

02

[wheelbasemag]

@yesweride Oh2 it is. Thanks for watching. Ride onward!