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Downhill
Downhill:
Focus on speed and cornering trajectories. Along with freeride, it is one of the most demanding disciplines, requiring some experience on the board.
For all beginners, connect with local associations near you to join sessions, familiarize yourself with the practice, and ensure a safe environment.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR!
Choose your board
Downhill Board
The board will be very stiff with a shorter wheelbase, allowing for fast and sharp turns. Depending on the brand, the concave can be more or less aggressive and may include other features such as a “W Concave,” which provides more grip in the center of the board but can be uncomfortable when pushing.
Accessories like the torque block or footstops allow you to customize the grip for your feet on the board by creating customizable "reliefs" according to your position, stance, etc.
A kicktail is not mandatory; it adds versatility to your board but won’t interfere with your downhill riding.
Choose your trucks
RKP Trucks / Split Angle
RKP Trucks
RKP trucks with a split angle are highly recommended due to their stability and turning angle.
For better agility in turns, we recommend trucks of 165mm or less, while ensuring the truck width matches the board width.
As for the angles, downhill trucks are quite unique: the front truck will have a higher angle than the rear truck (split angle). This allows for steering with the front leg while maintaining stability with the rear leg.
It is possible to use trucks with similar angles, but the sensation will be more "surfy" and the stability at high speeds will be reduced.
WARNING: TKP trucks and surfskate trucks are not designed to handle high speeds (+40 km/h).
What is a precision truck?
Downhill riding involves many mechanical and physical parameters, subjecting trucks to significant mechanical and functional stress. To address this, the industry has innovated by offering higher-quality trucks that can withstand substantial forces. These include trucks made with aerospace-grade components, CNC construction for precise and sometimes unique geometry.
Most downhill competitors use these precision trucks.
Choose your wheels
Hardness and size
We need speed and grip
Wheels between 70mm and 80mm and square lips are recommended with a hardness ranging from 75a to 83a (depending on weight).
Some brands offer different cores, either solid or ventilated.A solid core provides more rolling comfort, as the amount of urethane is greater compared to ventilated cores.
Ventilated cores, which are wider, increase the durability of the wheels and their rolling length. The highest-performing models in competitions have this type of core.