Posts made by Kevin Reimer

• Thoughts on the proto Powell race wheels?

  @Matt Needs Wheels roll speed is actually where our new 78mm excels, since it has more urethane depth than our competitor's wheels and is in the realm of 8-10% heavier. I was surprised with how qui...

  posted in Wheels

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  Kevin Reimer
  9/25/24, 10:41 AM
• Aera Truck Thread

  @Francisco Bocanegra Hardcore bushings have just a squish more height, which after putting on the proper pre-load, will have the hanger at the correct height and angle into the pivot cup. We're tal...

  posted in Trucks / Bushings

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  Kevin Reimer
  9/25/24, 10:35 AM
• Freeride wheels

  Can't get enough Snakes 75a SSF personally. Having ridden so many sets of wheels even contemporary competitors, or different formulas and duros we've cooked up here at Powell, 75a SSF is just the o...

  posted in Wheels

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  Kevin Reimer
  7/24/24, 3:35 PM
• How do we grow downhill/freeride/luge?

  I think the most important thing that the scene can do right now is put out content that is relatable, and also to elevate skaters of lower levels by welcoming them to the sport. A lot the "higher ...

  posted in General (Gravity)

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  Kevin Reimer
  7/24/24, 3:29 PM
• Is This Bad for the Sport?

  My opinion is that exposure is good, but that these types of videos do not generate more participants. They are eye candy for people to go "OMG! THAT'S INSANE!" but there is no path for a skater wh...

  posted in General (Gravity)

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  Kevin Reimer
  7/24/24, 3:24 PM
• Gib n' Rib: October 12/13, 2024- CANCELED

  I am working on pulling together Gib n' Rib 2024 this year, with dates of Oct 12/13 (set up on the 11th where we really need all participants to make the road safe). Two days of skating on one...

  posted in Large Events

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  Kevin Reimer
  7/24/24, 3:19 PM
• Magnums vs The World?

  Different wheels serve different purposes, or styles, and Magnums have been pretty well the standard for racing over the last few years because they have racked up the most wins (which is also a lo...

  posted in Wheels

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  Kevin Reimer
  7/24/24, 3:15 PM