{"title":"Built-In Bearings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sabre-ceramic-bearings","title":"Sabre Trucks Ceramic Built-In Labyrinth Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceramic version of the super-popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre's Built-In Labyrinth Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack ceramic balls are harder than regular Chrome Steel, which means that they need a lot less maintenance. In practice this means that your bearings will roll faster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the regular Sabre Built In Labyrinth's, they have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eall of advantages of built-in bearings over regular skate bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e If, like most longboarders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-change-your-longboard-skateboard-wheels-really-fast\"\u003eyou swap your wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eover regularly, you'll really appreciate the built-in spacers and speed rings - there's just less stuff to loose! They do last better if you slide a lot too, due to the spacers holding the bearings in better alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also share the same killer combo of a Built-In Spacer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eLabyrinth Shield\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Not only that, but they only have a bearing shield on the outside - making them\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003esuper easy to clean\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas you don't really need to take the shields off for a quick lube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this bearing has the easy clean of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, built-in spacer like a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-ceramic-bearings\"\u003eZealous Ceramic\u003c\/a\u003e, and a Labyrinth shield like a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- all at a bargain price. We also stock\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-skate-bearing-lube-30ml\"\u003eSabre's own bearing lube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for when you do eventually need to clean them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabre Built-In Race Bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber Labyrinth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sabre Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13770045191,"sku":"BRG_SBR_CERAMIC","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/sabre-ceramic-labyrinth-2.jpg?v=1646996765"},{"product_id":"bones-race-reds-bearings","title":"Bones Race Reds Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones Race Reds are basically just as Bones Reds - but with a built-in bearing spacer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is essentially Bones' longboard-specific bearing, as the bearings can withstand the crazy sideloads that we put on our wheels way better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheel changes are much easier without a bearing spacer rattling around in your wheel. And like all built-in bearings, you don't need speed washers either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're just as cleanable as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, come pre-lubricated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream\"\u003eBones Speed Cream\u003c\/a\u003e, and the same solid shielding. Well worth the extra few quid in our opinion!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold in packs of eight (enough for one longboard), with instructions and a sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Race Reds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (Built-In)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18656262151,"sku":"BRG_BON_RACEREDS","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Race-Reds-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1582813714"},{"product_id":"zealous-bearings","title":"Zealous Bearings - BuiltIn","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a few years now Zealous have been something of a \"go to\" option for the longboard scene. They offer a great high end bearing at a budget price, keeping you rolling at top speed without having to break the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003ebuiltin spacer\u003c\/a\u003e feature means you can ditch your separate spacers. No need to do the jiggly wheel thing to line up your spacers making your wheel swaps faster on the uplift bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous bearings feature a standard \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\" rubber shielding arrangement, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e and many other popular brands. They are shielded on both sides so if you destroy a shield whilst \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003ecleaning them\u003c\/a\u003e, you've got a spare if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a lot of bearing brands, Zealous can't resist a bit of extra meaningless marketing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision 8mm axle holes\u003c\/strong\u003e - like every other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#608-bearing-meaning\"\u003e608\u003c\/a\u003e skate bearing, ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.409\" built in spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e (that's 10mm for us metric folk) - like all the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard-bearings\/built-in-bearing-spacer\"\u003ebuilt-in bearings in our shop\u003c\/a\u003e. How the US got to the moon using the Imperial system we will never know...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1mm built in speedrings\u003c\/strong\u003e - again, just like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard-bearings\/built-in-bearing-spacer\"\u003eall the other built-in bearings we stock\u003c\/a\u003e. That's not to say that this isn't a good thing - we don't like loosing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/speed-rings\"\u003espeed rings\u003c\/a\u003e either!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLubed with Archoil Nanoceramic Grease\u003c\/strong\u003e - seriously???? It's just \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings#recommended-bearing-lubes\"\u003elight bearing lube\u003c\/a\u003e like everyone else uses...\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous say: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"-The unique feature of our lubricant is how the nanoceramic compound fills in deformations or asperities in the bearing. These deformations cause friction and heat around them which hardens the nano-ceramic compound to that specific area. This micro coating is 5 times the hardness of the host alloy and has a molecular bond with the host metal, filling in all the asperities and eliminating friction over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-The coefficient of friction is the lowest in the field of Tribology at 0.003% creating a near frictionless surface. Mainly because the nanoceramic compound eliminates all asperities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Extremely low water washout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Corrosion on the inside of the bearing is nearly eliminated.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you believe all the stuff about NanoCeramic wotsits is up to you - despite all the extra marketing hype, we really recommend Zealous bearings, they are used by skaters all over the world and represent seriously good value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pretty much the same thing with better sealing and easier cleaning, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre Built In Race Bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to splash some cash, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-ceramic-bearings\"\u003eZealous Ceramic Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e for only a few quid more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous Classic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Zealous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12393931145325,"sku":"BRG_ZLS_CLASSIC_BUILTINS","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Zealous-Bearings-Classic-2.jpg?v=1582813273"},{"product_id":"sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings","title":"Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSabre's Built-In Labyrinth Bearings are a real solid alternative to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous Classic Bearing\u003c\/a\u003e - one of the better priced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard-bearings\/built-in-bearing-spacer\"\u003e\"builtin\" skate bearings\u003c\/a\u003e on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In bearings have a number of advantages over regular skate bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e If, like most longboarders, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-change-your-longboard-skateboard-wheels-really-fast\"\u003eyou swap your wheels\u003c\/a\u003e over regularly, you'll really appreciate the built-in spacers and speed rings - there's just less stuff to loose! They do last better if you slide a lot too, due to the spacers holding the bearings in better alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond this, Sabre Built In Race Bearings are the only skate bearing we've found that has a Built In Spacer \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eLabyrinth Shield\u003c\/a\u003e arrangement. Not only that, but they only have a bearing shield on the outside - making them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003esuper easy to clean\u003c\/a\u003e as you don't really need to take the shields off for a quick lube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this bearing has the easy clean of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, built-in spacer like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous\u003c\/a\u003e, and a Labyrinth shield like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3\u003c\/a\u003e - all at a bargain price. We also stock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-skate-bearing-lube-30ml\"\u003eSabre's own bearing lube\u003c\/a\u003e to keep these babies spinning at max revs for those monster hills... these bearings are the best selling in our shop right now, with good reason!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabre Built-In Race Bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber Labyrinth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sabre Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13775712288877,"sku":"BRG_SBR_LABYRINTH_X","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Sabre-Built-In-Labyrinth-Bearings-4.jpg?v=1589980270"},{"product_id":"zealous-ceramic-bearings","title":"Zealous Ceramic Bearings - BuiltIn","description":"\u003cp\u003eZealous Ceramic Bearings are basically the same as regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, but with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003eCeramic Balls\u003c\/a\u003e instead of Chrome Steel ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the regular Zealous bearings, they feature a proven \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\" standard rubber shielding arrangement, making for decent protection, good roll speed, and easy enough cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe go into the niceties of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003ewhether ceramic bearings are really worth it here\u003c\/a\u003e, so check that out if you are trying to decide between these and the regular Zealous Bearings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Zealous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32003926687853,"sku":"BRG_ZLS_CERAMIC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Zealous-Cearmic-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1582813166"},{"product_id":"longboard-slide-kit","title":"Longboard Slide Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eComfy on your cruiser, looking for the next challenge and want to try out sliding?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSure, you could spend hours reading about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/longboard-wheel-guide\" title=\"Wheel Buyer's Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewheel characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e and why \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\" title=\"Built-in bearing knowledge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebuilt-in bearings\u003c\/a\u003e are becoming the go-to choice - we built that information into our site to offer you an informed purchase decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, you could simply pick up this Longboard Slide Kit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've spent countless hours riding, sliding, trying new products and tech talking to our heart's content and are confident that the products we've chosen to bundle into this longboard sliding \"starter pack\" offer the best quality and durability at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle is designed for someone who already has a longboard but wants to learn to slide in the easiest and safest manner possible. It includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/cult-chronicle-65mm-white-stoneground\" title=\"Slide wheels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCult Chronicle\u003c\/a\u003e wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\" title=\"Sabre Labyrinth bearings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSabre Labyrinth Built-in bearings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/lush-freeride-gloves-black\" title=\"Slide gloves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLush Freeride Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/cult-chronicle-65mm-white-stoneground\" title=\"Cult Chronicles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronicles\u003c\/a\u003e are a 78A, 65mm stoneground wheel from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/skatecultwheels.com\/\" title=\"Cult Wheels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCult Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e. They are renowned for their smooth transition between gripping and slipping, making them one of the best longboard wheels to learn to slide. We haven't found a more forgiving wheel on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\" title=\"Sabre Labyrinth bearings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSabre Labyrinth bearings\u003c\/a\u003e are a built-in bearing produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sabretrucks.com\/\" title=\"Sabre Trucks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSabre Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e. Built-in bearings offer multiple advantages to someone learning to slide. First and foremost, the spacers hold the bearings in better alignment than a separate bearing and spacer combo. This means longer-lasting bearings and longer-lasting wheels with a more consistent wear pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, built in spacers remove your need for spacers and speed rings. This is great if you change your wheels at all - which, if you're buying this kit, you will! There are no small bits to lose and no problem getting the spacer to line up as you put the wheel onto the axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/lush-freeride-gloves-black\" title=\"Lush Freeride Gloves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLush Freeride Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e complete the package. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lushlongboards.com\/\" title=\"Lush Longboards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLush Longboards\u003c\/a\u003e have been producing slide gloves longer than anyone else and the glove reflects that - a decade of refinement has left no detail untouched. The Freeride gloves come with removable finger and thumb pucks which massively increase durability, especially for beginner and intermediate level skaters where there is a tendency for fingers to drag on the asphalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you learn to slide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliding a longboard can seem daunting at first - the soft wheels grip the asphalt, there seems to be effort involved and there's an ever-present question - what happens if I fall?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to slide a longboard is not an easy process for everyone. So why bother?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety - a pretty good rule to follow is to not skate faster than you are able to brake. If you're mastering the footbrake then you'll know how key that is - what's not to like about adding new methods of braking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliding allows you to slow down in straight lines, and around corners. It's the most dynamic way of controlling your speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you can control your speed better, you also unlock new spots! Whether there's a little drop on your commute that you previously had to walk, or a new downhill road that you're building up to: sliding might be the key to riding it safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast but not least, and its probably obvious:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliding is really really fun!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feels great, it looks stylish and whole sessions, communities, and a discipline - Freeride - have been built on it. Not forgetting high-level downhill skaters who can drift with millimetre precision into corners like rally cars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliding a longboard is fun, it keeps you safe and adds a whole new dimension to your riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is therefore a great gift for yourself or the skater in your life who is keen to be out there sliding, but perhaps less keen to spend hours trawling the internet for what wheels are best to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this kit and a bit of practice, anyone with any board can soon be up and sliding! You'll love it, we promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, we've also built in a bit of a discount for picking up the longboard slide kit compared to each product individually!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandem Longboard Shop","offers":[{"title":"XXS","offer_id":39339116658797,"sku":"SET_SLIDEKIT_PRO_XXS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS","offer_id":39339116691565,"sku":"SET_SLIDEKIT_PRO_XS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":39339116724333,"sku":"SET_SLIDEKIT_PRO_S","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":39339116757101,"sku":"SET_SLIDEKIT_PRO_M","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":39339116789869,"sku":"SET_SLIDEKIT_PRO_L","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":39339116822637,"sku":"SET_SLIDEKIT_PRO_XL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/longboard-pro-slide-kit-1s-4.jpg?v=1619779476"},{"product_id":"loaded-jehu-bearings-builtin","title":"Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings - BuiltIn","description":"\u003cp\u003e The new Loaded V2 Jehunion Bearings (version 2 of Loaded's original Jehu bearings) feature extended inner raceways to eliminate the need for separate spacers and speed rings. Crank them all the way down and keep your setup tight.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost importantly, they are now pink.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubberized steel shields for durability and ease of maintenance\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighest-grade chromium steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterior step ring to maintain constant lubrication\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped and tested for the speed, durability, and the rigors of performance longboarding\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBearings made in Taiwan using Japanese grease and lots of love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoaded Jehu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028755366172,"sku":"BRG_LOA_JEHU","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Loaded-Jehu-bearings-2.jpg?v=1697550107"},{"product_id":"seismic-fullspin-6-ball-steel-xt-built-in-bearings","title":"Seismic Fullspin 6-Ball Steel XT Built-In Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may have read about the Seismic Fullspin bearings online - and there is a whole lot there to digest. We'll help with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets check out the claims and lay out which features are making a difference under your board and which are the product of overzealous use of ChatGPT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't be bothered, let's get it out the way: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are the daddy of longboard bearings. \u003c\/strong\u003eVandem certified. And \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bearing truths\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\"\u003ewe're nerds about this stuff\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet some if you want to be sure you've got the right stuff for a bearing that'll roll as fast as possible, for as long as possible into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...And it is long. Oh Dan. Here's what \u003ca title=\"Seismic Skate Systems\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\"\u003eSeismic\u003c\/a\u003e have to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We spent over two years nerding out with a crack team of American engineers from one of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world, to raise the bar on bearing tech yet again! Roll tighter, truer, faster, and smarter on Fullspin: the absolute best skate bearings in the entire history of skate bearings!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest skate bearings... as mentioned above: \u003cstrong\u003ewe agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world? That'll be the one in China that everyone else is using too then... they make about a million bearings per day and very few bearings come out of anywhere else - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\" title=\"Bones Swiss Bearings\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003eBones Swiss\u003c\/a\u003e being an obvious exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on, the full feature list is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Steel balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally tight, consistent assembly and raceway tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-tough steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand thicker outer rings\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level anti-contaminant ball retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full feature list that actually might make a difference in your skateboard over a standard bearing are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Ball System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in \u003ca title=\"Bones Big Balls\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-big-balls-bearings\"\u003eBones Big Balls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Bones Super Swiss 6\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Swiss 6 balls\u003c\/a\u003e, having 6 (instead of the standard 7) balls per bearing means each ball needs to be bigger - 17% bigger in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigger balls are stronger - better able to resist the heavy loads that skateboarding puts on a bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn longboards, cruisers and surfskates especially there is so much side-load on bearings through pumping, carving and cornering at speed, and having a stronger bearing better able to withstand these pressures means it'll last longer, spinning fast and free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and Seismic also claim that 6-ball bearings have a faster acceleration. Whilst this may be something measurable in a factory setting, we can't say we've noticed the difference in a skateboard so don't get your hopes too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, 6-ball bearings are a great idea - anything that makes a product do a good job for a longer time is fantastic by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra wide flanged built-in spacers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the two built-in spacers meet, you'll notice these spacers are thicker than a regular built in bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Well, more contact patch (twice as much) between the two spacers means better alignment. \u003cem\u003eAbsolutely unparalleled alignment precision and stability\u003c\/em\u003e, according to Seismic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd sure, why not. It's a sensible idea. Will it make your bearings last longer? Arguably, maybe. But its a cool selling point and they even patented this feature. But only in the USA. So you can quite easily get bearings out the same factory in China with the same feature... but unless you want thousands of them, better to grab these right here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth style outer seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\" title=\"Sabre Labyrinth Built-in Bearings\"\u003eSabre Labyrinth built-in bearings,\u003c\/a\u003e Labyrinth shields are way better at keeping moisture and dust out of your bearings. The shield sits in a groove in the inner and outer race, meaning dirt has to make its way all the way round these miniscule gaps to get inside the bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleaner bearing rolls faster and lasts longer, so Labyrinth shields are a winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll that other stuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThats bearings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Seismic Fullspin is a really good one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seismic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855738229118,"sku":"BRG_SEI_FULLSPIN_6_ST_XT_BI","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Seismic-Fullspin-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1732721241"},{"product_id":"seismic-fullspin-6-ball-ceramic-xt-built-in-bearings","title":"Seismic Fullspin 6-Ball Ceramic XT Built-In Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may have read about the Seismic Fullspin bearings online - and there is a whole lot there to digest. We'll help with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets check out the claims and lay out which features are making a difference under your board and which are the product of overzealous use of ChatGPT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't be bothered, let's get it out the way.\u003cstrong\u003e If you want ceramic longboard bearings, these are the daddy. \u003c\/strong\u003eVandem certified. And \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\" title=\"Skateboard bearing truths\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\"\u003ewe're nerds about this stuff\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet some if you want to be sure you've got the right stuff for a bearing that'll roll as fast as possible, for as long as possible into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...And it is long. Oh Dan. Here's what \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\" title=\"Seismic Skate Systems\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\"\u003eSeismic\u003c\/a\u003e have to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We spent over two years nerding out with a crack team of American engineers from one of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world, to raise the bar on bearing tech yet again! Roll tighter, truer, faster, and smarter on Fullspin: the absolute best skate bearings in the entire history of skate bearings!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest skate bearings... as mentioned above: \u003cstrong\u003ewe agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world? That'll be the one in China that everyone else is using too then... they make about a million bearings per day and very few bearings come out of anywhere else - \u003ca title=\"Bones Swiss Bearings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003eBones Swiss\u003c\/a\u003e being an obvious exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on, the full feature list is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Steel balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally tight, consistent assembly and raceway tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-tough steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand thicker outer rings\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level anti-contaminant ball retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full feature list that actually might make a difference in your skateboard over a standard bearing are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Ball System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-big-balls-bearings\" title=\"Bones Big Balls\"\u003eBones Big Balls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings\" title=\"Bones Super Swiss 6\"\u003eBones Super Swiss 6 balls\u003c\/a\u003e, having 6 (instead of the standard 7) balls per bearing means each ball needs to be bigger - 17% bigger in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigger balls are stronger - better able to resist the heavy loads that skateboarding puts on a bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn longboards, cruisers and surfskates especially there is so much side-load on bearings through pumping, carving and cornering at speed, and having a stronger bearing better able to withstand these pressures means it'll last longer, spinning fast and free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and Seismic also claim that 6-ball bearings have a faster acceleration. Whilst this may be something measurable in a factory setting, we can't say we've noticed the difference in a skateboard so don't get your hopes too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, 6-ball bearings are a great idea - anything that makes a product do a good job for a longer time is fantastic by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra wide flanged built-in spacers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the two built-in spacers meet, you'll notice these spacers are thicker than a regular built in bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Well, more contact patch (twice as much) between the two spacers means better alignment. \u003cem\u003eAbsolutely unparalleled alignment precision and stability\u003c\/em\u003e, according to Seismic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd sure, why not. It's a sensible idea. Will it make your bearings last longer? Arguably, maybe. But its a cool selling point and they even patented this feature. But only in the USA. So you can quite easily get bearings out the same factory in China with the same feature... but unless you want thousands of them, better to grab these right here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth style outer seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in the \u003ca title=\"Sabre Labyrinth Built-in Bearings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre Labyrinth built-in bearings,\u003c\/a\u003e Labyrinth shields are way better at keeping moisture and dust out of your bearings. The shield sits in a groove in the inner and outer race, meaning dirt has to make its way all the way round these miniscule gaps to get inside the bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleaner bearing rolls faster and lasts longer, so Labyrinth shields are a winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll that other stuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThats bearings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Seismic Fullspin is a really good one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seismic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855749435774,"sku":"BRG_SEI_FULLSPIN_6_CR_XT_BI","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Seismic-Fullspin-Bearings-2.jpg?v=1732721273"},{"product_id":"bear-space-balls-built-in-abec-7-bearings","title":"Bear Space Balls Built In Abec 7 Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBear Space Balls - a built-in bearing from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bear-trucks\" title=\"Bear Trucks\"\u003eBear Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e that keeps the whole \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/landyachtz\" title=\"Landyachtz Longboards\"\u003eLandyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e lineup running smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like built-in bearings for use in cruisers, longboards and surfskates. Anywhere the load is mostly from the side (from carving) rather than above (from landing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll stay true for longer and ultimately therefore last longer in your wheels. It's less effort, and it's more sustainable, both of which we embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bear Space Balls are also red, which is great colour for bearings because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName a bearing, any bearing. It's a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\" title=\"Bones Reds Bearings\"\u003eBones Red\u003c\/a\u003e, isn't it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone knows it is the fastest colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they're good enough for the many many Landyachtz boards that get miles put on them every year, then they're definitely good enough for you and I, too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55195233845630,"sku":"BRG_BEA_SPACEBALL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/bear-space-balls-built-in-abec-7-bearings-2.jpg?v=1739804889"},{"product_id":"carver-abec-7-built-in-bearings","title":"Carver ABEC 7 Built In Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarver ABEC 7 Built in bearings - as seen in most \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver completes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've watched our video on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qhjudnV7-XE\" title=\"The truth about skateboard bearings\"\u003ebearing mythbusters\u003c\/a\u003e (or read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\" title=\"Skateboard bearings\"\u003epage here\u003c\/a\u003e) then you'll know we're not that into the ABEC rating system when it comes to skate bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever we are very into built-in spacers! Especially on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/cruiser-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser Boards\"\u003ecruiser\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboards\" title=\"Longboards\"\u003elongboard\u003c\/a\u003e) where all the load on the bearings is sideways through pumping and carving, it's the built-in spacers that will keep the bearings parallel best, and therefore running smoother, faster and lasting longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would expect nothing less from Carver, who are pretty much solely responsible for so much pumping and carving going on on this planet!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58215872004478,"sku":"BRG_CRV_ABEC7","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-abec-7-built-in-bearings-1.jpg?v=1792069350"}],"url":"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/built-in-bearing-spacer\/carver-surfskates.oembed","provider":"Vandem Longboard Shop UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}