how do i get started with wedge's?

hello

i have purchased a FSU slalom deck with some 78a 69mm urban skater wheels and some LOC trucks, and some 3mm risers came with it.
i dont know the specifics on the trucks
anyway, i was woundering what to do with wedge's?
i havent bought any yet, as i am a novice and i have never used them before
i want to use the board for some light slalom and cruising around town

can anyone help me?

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Permalink Reply by Elliot O on November 10, 2009 at 20:40

hey thanks man
will try 'em out!

Jacko said:

hard or soft will do, you will barely notice the difference

Murdox said:
also with soft and hard wedges,
soft for hybrid slalom? or hard?
i got that the soft improves ride smoothness, but hard improves responsiveness?
which ones are for me? as i am keen to get a bit more into some slalom
i am an amature though

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Permalink Reply by Graeme Pleming on November 11, 2009 at 6:16

sorry guy's i am new at this,
I am altering my luge for Newtons and reading all the forums for hint on the best setup. I realise you are talking slalom but does the theroy extend to luge as well or is it a bit of overkill. will different combinations of wedges and bushing help stability but detract from cornering and vice versa

Cheers flub

Murdox said:

thanks
i had seen this picture before but i didnt quite understand it

Robbo said:
Double wedge at the front, double de-wedge at the back is the stock setup for tight or hybrid slalom. From memory with Khiro wedges this adds 15 degrees to the front for more turn and flattens by 15 degrees at the back for more stability.

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Permalink Reply by Robbo on November 11, 2009 at 6:22

Absolutely Graeme

Graeme Pleming said:

sorry guy's i am new at this,
I am altering my luge for Newtons and reading all the forums for hint on the best setup. I realise you are talking slalom but does the theroy extend to luge as well or is it a bit of overkill. will different combinations of wedges and bushing help stability but detract from cornering and vice versa

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Permalink Reply by Graeme Pleming on November 11, 2009 at 7:50

robbo is this info shared somewhere or trial and error for particular use,
any help from you luge guys would help
cheers flub

Robbo said:

Absolutely Graeme

Graeme Pleming said:
sorry guy's i am new at this,
I am altering my luge for Newtons and reading all the forums for hint on the best setup. I realise you are talking slalom but does the theroy extend to luge as well or is it a bit of overkill. will different combinations of wedges and bushing help stability but detract from cornering and vice versa

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Permalink Reply by Elliot O on November 12, 2009 at 17:22

also, if i have my homemade "shlongboard" here, if i dewedge my trucks so that they are almost parallel to the ground will that give the board more rigidity?
because i'm thinking of doing that to the board for added practicality for around town
cheers