{"title":"RipTide","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"riptide-pivot-cups","title":"Paris V3, Bear Gen 6, Bear Kodiak Pivot Cups by RipTide (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously good upgrade for any trucks is a fresh pair of aftermarket pivot cups. Riptide make these for Paris and Bear trucks (as well as Ecomobl and the Meepo Shredder) - they are poured form the same urethane as their WFB bushings, and make your trucks turn way smoother with a lot less slop. Alongside a fresh set of bushings, we reckon this is one of the best-value upgrades for your board!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifically designed for Paris and Bear trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLively \u0026amp; Responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-poured into Custom-made molds, then the cup end is machined to fit the truck's base plate perfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo machining imperfections and no heat-affected zone in the super smooth pivot contact area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipTide's exclusive Internally Lubricated WFB Urethane in 96a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Pivot Cups are compatible with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParis V1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/paris-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/paris-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/paris-street-truck-149mm\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis Street Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarver C5 Surfskate Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-cx-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarver CX Surfskate Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17088144775,"sku":"BSH_RTS_PIVOTCUP_PARISV3","price":12.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Paris-V3-Bear-Pivot-Cups-2.jpg?v=1720626838"},{"product_id":"caliber-2-pivot-cups-by-riptide-pair","title":"Caliber 2\/3 \u0026 Valkyrie Cast Pivot Cups by RipTide (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously good upgrade for any trucks is a fresh pair of aftermarket pivot cups. Riptide originally made these for the Caliber 2 truck, but they fit in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/caliber-trucks\"\u003eCaliber 3's\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/pantheon-stylus-tkp-longboard-truck-149mm\"\u003ePantheon Stylus \u003c\/a\u003eand Valkyrie Cast Trucks as well. They are poured form the same urethane as their WFB bushings, and make your trucks turn way smoother with a lot less slop. Alongside a fresh set of bushings, we reckon this is one of the best-value upgrades for your board!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/caliber-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the Caliber 2 \u0026amp; 3 truck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso perfect fit for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/valkyrie-cast-longboard-truck-150mm-50\"\u003eCast Valkyrie Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLively \u0026amp; Responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-poured into Custom-made molds, then the cup end is machined to fit the truck's base plate perfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo machining imperfections and no heat-affected zone in the super smooth pivot contact area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipTide's exclusive Internally Lubricated WFB Urethane in 96a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29399847895149,"sku":"BSH_RTS_PIVOTCUP_CALIBER2","price":13.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Caliber-2-Riptide-Pivot-Cups.jpg?v=1770996565"},{"product_id":"riptide-slab-footstop","title":"Riptide Slab FootStop","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a footstop? Sure, you could use a spare bushing. But if you want to be serious about it, it's got to be the Riptide Slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight adjustable by way of 3 delrin (fancy plastic) washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow it either into one of your truck bolts or if you're feeling brave and you know exactly where you need it - drill a new hole in that spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis footstop will pivot slightly as you ride and slide which is super comfortable, especially in fast toesides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Ambroise Trauet and used in his 70mph+ toeside standup record. But don't buy this hoping you'll do the same - the dude was blowing minds long before he came up with this!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47067865579804,"sku":"HRD_RTS_SLABFOOTSTOP_BLACK","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Slab-Footstop-5.jpg?v=1697797974"},{"product_id":"randal-trucks-pivot-cups-by-riptide-pair","title":"Randal and Bear Vintage Pivot Cups by RipTide (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously good upgrade for any trucks is a fresh pair of aftermarket pivot cups. Riptide make these for Randal trucks - they are poured form the same urethane as their WFB bushings, and make your trucks turn way smoother with a lot less slop. Alongside a fresh set of bushings, we reckon this is one of the best-value upgrades for your board!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifically designed for Randal trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLively \u0026amp; Responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-poured into Custom-made molds, then the cup end is machined to fit the truck's base plate perfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo machining imperfections and no heat-affected zone in the super smooth pivot contact area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipTide's exclusive Internally Lubricated WFB Urethane in 96a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pivot cups are compatible with:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandal R2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandal R3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear Gen 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374015332636,"sku":"BSH_RTS_PIVOTCUP_RANDAL","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Randal-Pivot-cups-3.jpg?v=1770996458"},{"product_id":"riptide-aps-carver-cx-c5-cone-barrel-surfskate-bushings","title":"RipTide APS Carver CX\/C5 Cone and Barrel Surfskate Bushings","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver felt like your \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver surfskate\u003c\/a\u003e could use a bit more oomph? It's time to dive into the world of RipTide APS Carver bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst the stock Carver bushings are fine, these trucks put more force through the bushings and pivot cups than any other and at some point, they will need replacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when that time comes, we recommend taking a look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-bushings\/riptide\" title=\"RipTide Bushings\"\u003eRipTide\u003c\/a\u003e offering. These little beauties take your ride from really fun, to really surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow's that then? It's all in the urethane. RipTide's APS (\u003cem\u003e\"Animated Polymer System\"\u003c\/em\u003e) formula has higher rebound and higher performance than your standard Carver bushings. Translation: more lively, more responsive, more drive. More woopow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone Barrel vs Cone Cone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have two options here - this being the Cone\/Barrel combo and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/riptide-aps-carver-cx-c5-cone-surfskate-bushings\" title=\"RipTide APS Carver CX\/C5 Cone Surfskate Bushings\"\u003eCone\/Cone is here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trucks came out the box with the Cone\/Cone setup and naturally, work great like that. We'd certainly recommend it for the front truck almost 100% of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back truck however can really benefit from the Cone\/Barrel combo. Having that extra bit of meat on the bottom bushing seems to translate to a speedier setup - for pumping and generating drive out of turns, it gives back even more of what you put in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE: The barrels need a wider cup washer than the cones. You can find them here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/cup-longboard-truck-washers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barrel cup washers\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBarrel Cup Washers. \u003c\/a\u003eYou can also ride without a washer in the bottom, but may notice less rebound.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow, let's talk durometer\u003c\/strong\u003e - how hard they are. \u003ca title=\"Which bushings for me?\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003eWe do a lot with bushings\u003c\/a\u003e here at Vandem and while it's trickier with a surfskate than with a longboard, there is still a rough scale to serve as a guide for which one you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatherweight groms and petite rippers (\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;64kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Go for the blue 85a. Soft and forgiving, like riding on a cloud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Joes and Janes (\u003cstrong\u003e64-79kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Pink 87.5a is your jam. Just right, not too hard, not too soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of us mere mortals (\u003cstrong\u003e79-93kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Yellow 90a. This is your Goldilocks zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBigger shredders (\u003cstrong\u003e84-107kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Dark blue 92.5a. A bit firmer for more stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolute units (\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;107kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Red 95a. Stiff enough to handle your power moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure? The yellow 90a is your safest bet - it's the closest to Carver's stock bushings and will suit most riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo one softer if you still want deeper turns!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing in packs of 2, you also have the option to mix duros. If doing so, you'll want to keep them close (one step apart) and have the softer bushings in the front truck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bushings are specifically designed for the Carver CX and C5 trucks - they're exactly the right size and will slot right onto your kingpin without any fuss. You do have to put them on in the right order, though:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaller (barrel) bushing 16.5mm - Bottom\/Board-side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShorter (cone) bushing 14.2mm - Top\/Road-side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've seen these bushings put a massive smile on the face of complete beginners and seasoned crusties alike, we can't overstate what a difference they make! Upgrade your Carver board and hit the lip. Raarrghhh!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Blue 85A","offer_id":49019668955420,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CB_85A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink 87.5A","offer_id":49019668988188,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CB_87A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow 90A","offer_id":49020513124636,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CB_90A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy 92.5A","offer_id":49020513157404,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CB_92A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 95A","offer_id":49020513190172,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CB_95A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Carver-CX-Bushings-Barrel.jpg?v=1718811653"},{"product_id":"riptide-aps-carver-cx-c5-cone-surfskate-bushings","title":"RipTide APS Carver CX\/C5 Cone Surfskate Bushings","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver felt like your \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver surfskate\u003c\/a\u003e could use a bit more oomph? It's time to dive into the world of RipTide APS Carver bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst the stock Carver bushings are fine, these trucks put more force through the bushings and pivot cups than any other and at some point, they will need replacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when that time comes, we recommend taking a look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-bushings\/riptide\" title=\"RipTide Bushings\"\u003eRipTide\u003c\/a\u003e offering. These little beauties take your ride from really fun, to really surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow's that then? It's all in the urethane. RipTide's APS (\u003cem\u003e\"Animated Polymer System\"\u003c\/em\u003e) formula has higher rebound and higher performance than your standard Carver bushings. Translation: more lively, more responsive, more drive. More woopow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone Barrel vs Cone Cone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have two options here - this being the Cone\/Cone combo and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/riptide-aps-carver-cx-c5-cone-barrel-surfskate-bushings\"\u003eCone\/Barrel is here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trucks came out the box with the Cone\/Cone setup and naturally, work great like that. We'd certainly recommend it for the front truck almost 100% of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back truck however can really benefit from the Cone\/Barrel combo. Having that extra bit of meat on the bottom bushing seems to translate to a speedier setup - for pumping and generating drive out of turns, it gives back even more of what you put in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow, let's talk durometer\u003c\/strong\u003e - how hard they are. \u003ca title=\"Which bushings for me?\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003eWe do a lot with bushings\u003c\/a\u003e here at Vandem and while it's trickier with a surfskate than with a longboard, there is still a rough scale to serve as a guide for which one you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatherweight groms and petite rippers (\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;64kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Go for the blue 85a. Soft and forgiving, like riding on a cloud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Joes and Janes (\u003cstrong\u003e64-79kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Pink 87.5a is your jam. Just right, not too hard, not too soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of us mere mortals (\u003cstrong\u003e79-93kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Yellow 90a. This is your Goldilocks zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBigger shredders (\u003cstrong\u003e84-107kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Dark blue 92.5a. A bit firmer for more stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolute units (\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;107kg\u003c\/strong\u003e): Red 95a. Stiff enough to handle your power moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure? The yellow 90a is your safest bet - it's the closest to Carver's stock bushings and will suit most riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo one softer if you still want deeper turns!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing in packs of 2, you also have the option to mix duros. If doing so, you'll want to keep them close (one step apart) and have the softer bushings in the front truck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bushings are specifically designed for the Carver CX and C5 trucks - they're exactly the right size and will slot right onto your kingpin without any fuss. You do have to put them on in the right order, though:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaller bushing 16.5mm - Bottom\/Board-side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShorter bushing 14.2mm - Top\/Road-side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've seen these bushings put a massive smile on the face of complete beginners and seasoned crusties alike, we can't overstate what a difference they make! Upgrade your Carver board and hit the lip. Raarrghhh!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Blue 85A","offer_id":49020683125020,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CC_85A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink 87.5A","offer_id":49020683157788,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CC_87A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellow 90A","offer_id":49020683190556,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CC_90A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy 92.5A","offer_id":49020683256092,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CC_92A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 95A","offer_id":49020683288860,"sku":"BSH_RTS_CARVERCX_CC_95A","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Carver-CX-Cone-Bushings.jpg?v=1718811948"},{"product_id":"carver-cx-pivot-cups-by-riptide-pair","title":"Carver CX, Paris V1\/V2, Paris Street, Pantheon Stylus Pivot Cups by RipTide (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously good upgrade for any trucks is a fresh pair of aftermarket pivot cups. Riptide make these for older Paris and also Carver CX\/C5 trucks - they are poured form the same urethane as their WFB bushings, and make your trucks turn way smoother with a lot less slop. Alongside a fresh set of bushings, we reckon this is one of the best-value upgrades for your board!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifically designed for Paris and Carver CX\/C5 trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLively \u0026amp; Responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-poured into Custom-made molds, then the cup end is machined to fit the truck's base plate perfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo machining imperfections and no heat-affected zone in the super smooth pivot contact area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipTide's exclusive Internally Lubricated WFB Urethane in 96a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Pivot Cups are compatible with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParis V1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/paris-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/paris-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/paris-street-truck-149mm\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis Street Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarver C5 Surfskate Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-cx-trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarver CX Surfskate Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/pantheon-stylus-tkp-longboard-truck-149mm\" title=\"Pantheon Stylus trucks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePantheon Stylus TKP Trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56907069423998,"sku":"BSH_RTS_PIVOTCUP_CX","price":12.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/D300R_2026_02_13_154048.jpg?v=1770996741"},{"product_id":"carver-c7-c2-pivot-cups-by-riptide-pair","title":"Carver C7\/C2 Pivot Cups by RipTide (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously good upgrade for any trucks is a fresh pair of aftermarket pivot cups. Riptide make these for Carver C7  surfskate trucks - they are poured form the same urethane as their WFB bushings, and make your trucks turn way smoother with a lot less slop. Alongside a fresh set of bushings, we reckon this is one of the best-value upgrades for your board!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifically designed for Carver C7 trucks. Note that the front pivot cup is smaller!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLively \u0026amp; Responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-poured into Custom-made molds, then the cup end is machined to fit the truck's base plate perfectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo machining imperfections and no heat-affected zone in the super smooth pivot contact area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipTide's exclusive Internally Lubricated WFB Urethane in 96a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pivot cups are only compatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-c7-trucks\"\u003eCarver C7 trucks.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56907097768318,"sku":"BSH_RTS_PIVOTCUP_C7","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-C7-pivot-cup-1.jpg?v=1770996864"},{"product_id":"riptide-aps-plug-canon-canon-bushings","title":"RipTide APS Plug Canon\/Canon Bushings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect replacement bushings for cast \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-trucks-uk\/valkyrie-trucks\" title=\"Valkyrie Trucks UK\"\u003eValkyrie trucks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-trucks-uk\/pantheon\" title=\"Pantheon Trucks UK\"\u003ePantheon Stylus trucks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-trucks-uk\/bear-trucks+longboard-trucks\" title=\"Bear Grizzly Gen 6 Trucks UK\"\u003eBear Grizzly Gen 6 trucks\u003c\/a\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eRipTide APS Plug Canon bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e are as exciting as as a little urethane doughnut gets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have a full 1\" diameter as well as a plug\/insert on the bottom bushing and come in durometers from 70A - 97.5A making them perfect not only for little\/big riders but also for anyone on a split angle setup - the angles are largely wasted if you don't complement them with bushings to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RipTide APS Plug Canon bushings are therefore now the go-to bushing for anyone on a split-angle Bear or Valkyrie setup, especially those looking to get the most out of them for long distance pumping or for an entry-level downhill setup without super expensive precision trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrethane formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPS is \"Animated Polymer System\" and is their most lively urethane formula as seen in the super popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/riptide-aps-carver-cx-c5-cone-surfskate-bushings\" title=\"RipTide APS Carver CX\/C5 bushings\"\u003eRipTide APS Carver CX\/C5 bushings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers high rebound and nice lean as well as reacting well to changes in kingpin tightness - however as with any bushing, if you notice it starting to compress\/bulge as you tighten then you've gone too far and it won't help any further. At that point, grab a harder bushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/riptide\" title=\"RipTide Bushings UK\"\u003eRipTide\u003c\/a\u003e urethanes, the APS fits best for most people and most applications including cruising, carving, pumping, long distance and surfskating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushing shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plug Canon shape is unique on the market right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plug (or insert)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sleeve on top of the bottom bushing which fits up into the bushing seat of your truck. There are various plug (or insert) bushings available - see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/venom-hpf-caliber-plug-barrel-bushings\" title=\"Venom HPF Plug Barrel bushings\"\u003eVenom HPF Plug barrels\u003c\/a\u003e for an example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plugs are most useful when a truck has some play - usually thanks to a very open bushing seat as seen in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-trucks-uk\/longboard-trucks+paris-trucks\" title=\"Paris V3 longboard trucks UK\"\u003eParis V3\u003c\/a\u003e or the Bear Grizzly Gen 6. It sits in the gap and tightens the whole thing up - less slop, more control. This is why the standard replacement bushing for Paris - the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-knuckles-longboard-bushings\" title=\"Orangatang Knuckle bushings UK\"\u003eOrangatang Knuckle bushings\u003c\/a\u003e - also feature a plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther trucks with a tighter bushing seat such as the Sabres do not need a plug bushing to have that level of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanon\u003c\/strong\u003e means that the bushings are a full 1\" in diameter. Most bushings are very slightly less than that. The difference is minimal but again, for trucks with some play it can fill all that space with urethane and make the whole thing a bit more cohesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/seismic-defcon-standard-barrel-bushings\" title=\"Seismic Defcon bushings UK\"\u003eSeismic Defcon bushings\u003c\/a\u003e have been to go-to for a Bear Grizzly Gen 6 bushing upgrade as they are also a true 1\" diameter and do a fairly good job at tackling the play. However the original Bear bushings have a plug, which the Seismics do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese RipTide Plug Canon bushings have both the 1\" diameter (Canon) and the plug (Plug!) making them the perfect aftermarket bushing option for Bears, as well as cast Valkyries and Pantheon Stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp until the release of these bushings if you weren't ~70-90kg then you would not have gotten the most out of a Pantheon Stylus, cast Valkyrie or Bear Grizzly truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, anyone can enjoy these trucks to their fullest extent by choosing a bushing durometer that suits their weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suggested durometer of RipTide Plug Canon bushing for rider weight is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e00 - 45kg \/ 000 -100 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e70a - 80a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e45 - 64kg \/ 100 - 140 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e75a - 85a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e64 - 77kg \/ 140 - 170 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e85a - 90a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e77 - 91kg \/ 170 - 200 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e90a - 95a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e91kg+ \/ 200 lbs +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e95a - 97.5a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind that this is only a guide, intended for general cruising\/carving\/distance use with a symmetrical truck setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for something more specific from your setup, be it faster speeds, flowy dance moves or long distance pumping with a split-angle setup, the recommended durometers would be different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor split angle setups,\u003c\/strong\u003e aim for a ~10A duro difference between the front and back truck. The front can be softer than you'd usually go for, as the harder back adds lots of stability back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally dialling in a long distance pumping setup will take some experimentation and which duros you need will depend on the rest of your setup (truck angles and widths, wheelbase, etc) as well as your own preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA higher angle in the front \u003cem\u003e- the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/pantheon-superdupersonic-bamboo-distance-longboard\" title=\"Pantheon Superdupersonic longboard UK\"\u003ePantheon Superdupersonic\u003c\/a\u003e plus a 50 degree truck offers a 65 degree front truck angle which this is about as high as most people will realistically take it -\u003c\/em\u003e will need a lower duro bushing than a lower\/more standard front truck of ~50 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower the angle in the back - \u003cem\u003epumping setups vary between perhaps 0 and 30 degrees in general \u003c\/em\u003e- the harder bushing you'll probably want. Low angles lean more so wheelbite can become an issue on certain setups, and a hard bushing will step in to help with that. But it still needs to lean enough to keep both wheels on the floor at all times!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese packs include two bushings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Plug Canon barrel bushing (for the bottom\/boardside)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Canon barrel bushing (for the top\/roadside)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Flat washer (kinda small and not particularly tight on kingpin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/cup-longboard-truck-washers?variant=31561747786\" title=\"Longboard truck cup washers\"\u003eVandem cup barrel washers\u003c\/a\u003e fit these bushings like a glove and enhance rebound even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RipTide APS Plug Canon bushings add so much life to a Bear, Pantheon or cast Valkyrie truck and we are buzzing they are finally available!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Purple 70A","offer_id":57773377126782,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_70A_PB_PUR","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green 75A","offer_id":57773377159550,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_75A_PB_GRN","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange 80A","offer_id":57773377192318,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_80A_PB_ORA","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue 85A","offer_id":57773317030270,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_85A_PB_BLU","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink 87.5A","offer_id":57773317063038,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_87A_PB_PNK","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow 90A","offer_id":57773317095806,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_90A_PB_YEL","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy 92.5A","offer_id":57773317128574,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_92A_PB_NBL","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 95A","offer_id":57773317161342,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_95A_PB_RED","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Green 97.5A","offer_id":57773377225086,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_CANON_97A_PB_DGR","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Canon-Plug-Bushings_ed91c310-6a03-4287-b036-5f8616618a81.jpg?v=1786102965"},{"product_id":"independent-polar-bear-ace-bennett-pivot-cups-by-riptide-pair","title":"Independent, Polar Bear, Ace, Bennett Pivot Cups by RipTide (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/pivot-cups\/riptide\" title=\"RipTide pivot cups\"\u003eRipTide pivot cups\u003c\/a\u003e, hand poured from high quality 96A WFB urethane, for most standard TKP trucks. You can get standard replacement \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/independant-pivot-cups\" title=\"Independent pivot cups\"\u003eIndy pivot cups\u003c\/a\u003e for £1 so these are an investment, but you need to only hold a set in your hands and you'll see why they're worth the money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-poured in custom moulds (there is no one size fits all with pivot cups) with the cup ends are machined to fit perfectly into the baseplate. No imperfections or machining marks in the pivot contact area - as well as with the internally lubricated WFB urethane - means that these simply do turn smoother than standard pivot cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the easiest and best value upgrades for any board alongside a new set of bushings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese RipTide pivot cups will fit the following trucks and more:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear - Polar Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrail - Speed (RKP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestructo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGullwing - Charger I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlappy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracker RTX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYOW Meraki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58089087828350,"sku":"BSH_RTS_PIVOTCUP_INDY","price":13.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Independent-Ace-Bennet-PolarBear-Riptide-Pivot-Cups-3.jpg?v=1790331380"},{"product_id":"riptide-aps-waterborne-surf-adaptor-bushing","title":"RipTide APS Waterborne Surf Adaptor Bushing","description":"\u003cp\u003eBushings are designed to squish, and a system that turns more therefore squishes them more. So take the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/waterborne-surf-skate-rail-adaptor-kit\" title=\"Waterborne Surf Adapter\"\u003eWaterborne Surf Adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e, one of the turniest platforms out there, and naturally the bushing in the front is going to be taking a hammering. That's why \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/riptide\" title=\"RipTide bushings\"\u003eRipTide\u003c\/a\u003e have stepped in (again) with the RipTide APS Waterborne Surf Adaptor bushings - not only to keep you turning, but to surpass the feeling of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterborne Surf Adaptor stock bushings are 95A in durometer and we have stock of RipTide's upgrades in 90A, 92.5A and 95A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese things are so turny anyway that in our tests we found that going softer isn't really necessary, even for very light riders. But they do exist down to 87.5A - shoot us a message if you're trying to get your hands on them and we should be able to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general if you got on with the stock bushing then go for the RipTide 95A. Although it is the same durometer you will steel feel a marked difference from the stock bushing - the bushing has more rebound which can make it feel a little softer in that it lets you get away with deeper turns, but it does so without adding any sketchiness that a too-soft bushing might usually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a lighter rider or were hoping to squeeze yet more turn out of your setup, go for the 92.5A bushing. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much more flow you can draw out of your turns than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90A is really reserved for younger riders with very little weight, but who am I to tell you not to give it a go if you really want more lean? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterborne adaptors do put a lot of stress on bushings so you will need a fresh set periodically. Do yourself a favour and grab the RipTide version - thank us later :)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RipTide","offers":[{"title":"Yellow 90A","offer_id":58093336134014,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_WATERBORNE_90A_YEL","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy 92.5A","offer_id":58090059497854,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_WATERBORNE_92A_NBL","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 95A","offer_id":58090059530622,"sku":"BSH_RTS_APS_WATERBORNE_95A_RED","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Riptide-Waterborne-Bushings-2.jpg?v=1790331701"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/collections\/Riptide-Bushings.jpg?v=1525187730","url":"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/riptide\/10-25+bushing-barrel.oembed","provider":"Vandem Longboard Shop UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}