Orangatang Kegel 80mm Longboard Wheels

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Orangatang Kegel 80mm Longboard Wheels

The Orangatang Kegel is Orangatang's bigger downhill wheel. At 80mm it's often compared to the even bigger 85mm Caguama.

If the Caguama is designed more with an eye to cruising and stupid rollover, the Kegel is a more performance-orientated grip wheel.

Lessons learned from a few years of racing the 70mm 4President and the 75mm In Heat lead to a bigger core and larger diameter - the intention being smoother slides and higher roll speeds. A lot of downhill wheels have bigger cores these days, and in many ways the older Orangatang grip wheels are no longer really competitive.

The Kegel is an interesting wheel for downhill. Orangatang fans will know that their "Happy" urethane is fast, dumpy, and not all that grippy, especially once it's broken in. The Kegel is probably the grippiest of all of Orangatang's wheels, with sharp lips and a super-supportive core - but these days it's out-gripped by smaller, wider big-cored downhill wheels from other brands.

However, the Kegel does have a major advantage - diameter. At 80mm this is one of the largest grip wheels available, which means that if the track suits it, it's often the fastest option going.

For cruising applications, the Kegel is a great choice. Offering faster roll speeds and better rollover than either the 4President or the In Heat, without the crazy weight and wheelbite issues inherent in the 85mm Caguama, the Kegel is a solid performer on any longboard you can fit it on.

The Kegel is available in three duros:

  • 77A (Blue) - this is the grippiest wheel Orangatang make. It gets close to Caguama and In Heat levels of plushness, and the supporting larger core negates a lot of the disadvantages inherent in such a soft durometer. The Blue gets eaten up quickly whilst sliding though. If you're buying this wheel to cruise, this is the one you want.
  • 80A (Orange) - a great all-round cruise wheel, also a very good option for very high speed downhill tracks. Longer lasting and faster rolling than the 77A, with slightly better definition in the transition between grip and slip. If you're buying the Kegel to skate downhill, this is probably the one to go for.
  • 83A (Purple) - awesomely fast on smooth surfaces - if you are lucky enough to have a super smooth, super long downhill run near you, these are killer. For everyone else though, they can be a bit harsh, so we can't recommend them to everyone. The harder duro is possibly a better choice for heavier skaters though.

 

Watch out for wheelbite with the Kegel - it's a big wheel and might not fit on your board. Get in touch if you're not sure!

 

 Wheel

Orangatang Kegel

Diameter

80mm

Durometer

77A-83A

Width

56mm

Contact patch

56mm

Great for

Downhill, cruising

Edge

Sharp

Finish

Smooth

Urethane formula

Happy Thane

Urethane colour

Blue, Orange or Purple

Core

Large core

Core position

Offset

Core colour

Green

Spacer size

10mm

Weight (each)

230g

Made in

USA

 

Useful Extra Info


All wheels sold in packs of four.

Orangatang Kegel 80mm Longboard Wheels Reviews

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GS
08/07/2023
Gordon S.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Great wheels, good price, rapid delivery.

Excellent product and service!

JH
05/07/2021
Jake H.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Danger fast

Too fast, almost died

BR
05/09/2020
Brett R.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Hot wheels

Super fast delivery even faster wheels super stoked awesome customer care I only buy from vandem now

DH
06/29/2019
Damien H.

Wheels split

One wheel has a piece coming off already after 3 rides !! They are smooth and make a comfy ride but dissappointed they not up to the task.

07/01/2019

Vandem Longboard Shop UK

Hi Damian. Sorry to hear about this give us a shout on 0117 9332833 and we will see if there is anything we can do to help.

DH
06/22/2019
Damien H.
United Kingdom

Good

Items as ordered arrived quickly.

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