The 'Independent 159' is a mid-size truck from 'Independent Trucks,' the skateboard culture company. This truck is fit for 8.75" decks and offers a variety of improvements over previous iterations of the trucks. Firstly, the Independent 159 features a polished silver frame and chromoly steel axles. The truck is 159mm in length and is acutely designed with skateboarding expertise from Independent.
The truck features a no hang-up yoke, a 52mm low profile hanger, and an inverted kingpin. The hangers are made of 356 T6 aluminum to deliver a reliable build, stable riding, and smooth turning even at higher speeds. This truck is an all-in-one truck for riders with 8.75" boards and is even endorsed by a variety of professional skaters from Steve Caballero to Geoff Rowley.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Skateboard Truck Innovations
- New technologies in chromoly steel, aluminum alloy and turning systems are creating opportunities for disruption in skateboard truck design.
- Mid-size Skateboard Trucks
- Demand for more versatile and stable mid-size skateboard trucks is opening market opportunities for manufacturers.
- Polished Skateboard Trucks
- Polished finishes on skateboard trucks are gaining popularity among riders, creating opportunities for companies to expand their product offerings.
Sectors Adopting This
- Skateboarding Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturers in the skateboarding equipment industry can leverage new technologies and design elements to capitalize on the trend for innovative trucks.
- Retail Sporting Goods
- Retail sporting goods stores can expand their inventory and attract new customers by stocking up on mid-size skateboard trucks with polished finishes.
- Professional Skateboarding
- Professional skateboarders and their sponsors can take advantage of the trend for versatile and high-performing mid-size trucks with polished finishes to gain a competitive edge in the industry.
