The relative difference between pivot cups of different hardness is as follows: "softer" pivot cups allow for more lean and rebound (making them ideal for cruising and carving) and "harder" pivot cups are a better choice for high speeds and aggressive turns (making them ideal for downhill speed runs and park skating).
Do all trucks have pivot cups?
Almost every set of longboard and skateboard trucks on the market today has one. Its job is simple: the hanger goes in the hole, and the pivot cup then goes into a larger diameter hole in the baseplate.3 Aug 2021
What are pivot cups for roller skates?
Roller skate pivot cups for Thrust plate. This cup fits snugly into the pivot hole which houses the point on the roller skate truck. One package contains four individual pivot cups.
What are pivot cups for fingerboards?
Pivot Cups are small pieces of soft plastic which are used by almost every professional fingerboarder in the world. They are placed in the hole in the baseplate as seen in the picture before putting on your hangar and it keeps that area tighter and more precise in order to get more solid trucks.18 May 2013
Are pivot cups necessary?
Pivot cups are not necessary for fingerboard trucks; the trucks will perform and turn well without them. Pivot cups are an additional add-on that you can use if you like how they feel or look.26 Mar 2021
When should I replace my pivot cup?
If you have worn a hole in the bottom of the cup or they are cracked or split, replace those pivot cups ASAP. We stock a whole range of pivot cups to suit most trucks.24 Jun 2019
Where do pivot cups go on a skateboard?
Almost every set of longboard and skateboard trucks on the market today has one. Its job is simple: the hanger goes in the hole, and the pivot cup then goes into a larger diameter hole in the baseplate. The pivot cup thus allows the truck hanger and wheels to turn relative to the baseplate and deck.3 Aug 2021
What is a pivot cup roller skate?
Roller skate pivot cups. This cup fits snugly into the pivot hole which houses the point on the rollerskate truck. A set of of skates takes 2 for each skate.
Can you skate without pivot cups?
A good pivot cup made from a strong, long-lasting material, made to precise tolerances, interacting with a well executed hanger pivot and baseplate, is essential to every longboard. Simply put, the pivot is the heart of how your board skates. Skimp on the pivot, and the rest of the truck will be wasted.3 Aug 2021