You can buy the Caliber III here on Amazon.com (affiliate link) Cal III - 44 Degree: www.amazon.com/Caliber-Trucks-Cal-50%C2%B0-Longboard/dp/B0742LGQS5?maas=maas_adg_47E330E23DF7ABB3987A98EBF1D8D068_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Cal III - 50 Degree: www.amazon.com/Caliber-Trucks-50%C2%B0-Longboard-Beginners/dp/B0CL8MHFWR?maas=maas_adg_15D8EFA5FFA822916F0404CA00A96EA8_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&psc=1 My Caliber III setups Setup 1 Deck: Landyachtz Freedive Wheelbase: 23.5 inches Trucks: Caliber Hanger width: 157mm R Baseplate angles: 50/35 (Randal plate) Front truck 87a/90a Plug Venom HPF barrels Flat washers Back truck 93a Plug/95a Venom HPF barrels Cupped washers Riser: 1/8inch Wheels: Remember Collective Savannah Slammas Setup 2 Deck: Trotta pro Wheelbase: 25inches Trucks: Caliber trucks Hanger width: 158mm or 180mm R Baseplate angles: 44/44 Front truck 90a Barrel /93a Tall Barrel Venom HPF barrels Flat washers RS/ Cupped washer BS Back truck 90a Barrel /93a Tall Barrel Venom HPF barrels Cupped washers Riser: 1/8inch Wheels: Various Setup 3 Deck: Landyachtz Drop Hammer Wheelbase: 27.25 inches Trucks: Caliber Hanger width: 184mm R Baseplate angles: 50/50 Front truck 90a Cone/90a Plug Barrel Venom HPF Cupped washers Back truck 90a Cone/90a Plug Barrel Venom HPF Cupped washers Wheels: Orangutang 78a Kegels

Top notch quality video as always. If you're feeling tired of reviews, I'd love to watch a purely skating video from you.

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Thank you for making your videos they are very helpful and fun to watch.

Nice that the new generation of trucks coming out are a genuine step up. I have wanted to try some calibers for a long time. Must try these

I'm so happy I found your channel and I hope it gets so much bigger. I'm the best longboarder I know personally and I've had to teach myself almost everything. Your videos have such amazing and in depth details and you have helped me learn so much more about my board in a much easier way than hours of trying to figure stuff out. I've been skating for almost 6 years now and you are by far the best and most well rounded longboarding youtuber I've seen, your tutorials are amongst the best and when my friends ask me for tips I've started showing them your videos to watch because you produce tons of great and in depth content. good luck to you and skate hard!

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

thanks man, I'm glad my content has been helpful. Thank you for sharing my videos with your friends, and though the tutorials are done I hope my future content will be helpful or just enjoyable to watch haha

I'm glad that it wasn't just a placebo effect. When I first got on stock 9" R 44 Cal 3's, I couldn't believe the feel under my feet. It's not that Cal 2's feel bad and when set up properly, they can feel really lively. These just have some new goodness in the rake and the bushing seat that give it extra sparkle and add customization to an already beautiful stock feel? 👌

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Bro, stock these things are incredible. Caliber really did the thing

I've had the 50 cals since the 3s came out and they rip man. Those venom plugs from the factory are so nice

Most of what i learned about longboarding i learned from your videos and articles. Thank you sincerely. I put my wheels on a set of Caliber 3s and the wheels don't spin much. On my old cheap trucks, the same wheels spin real fast. Have you ever heard of a problem like this? Thanks!!

I just bought some more Venom plug barrels to experiment with in my Caliber III trucks. Going to try out 90a/93a plug in front and 93a/95a plug in back. Should be interesting. I definitely already noticed that I didn't need to tighten the kingpin nut as much as I needed for just the stock 90a bushings.

Just ordered a set of these for my drop hammer from CCS, can’t wait until they get here

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

good choice!

Another awesome review that I have been waiting for someone to do. I also have Caliber IIIs and I also think they're the best cast RKP truck on the market. That Venom plug barrel bushing REALLY makes a difference in stability agaiinst speed wobbles. Thanks for the great content!🛹

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Just got my pair of racked 44 red!

great review

I have forged trucks and I still feel jealous, they look really fun

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

they're worth trying!

Awesome vid

You should review seismic Aeons. I got a set and they feel amazing. Also, technically they were the first cast trucks to have a slop stopping system if I'm not mistaken. But yeah, I haven't seen any information on these trucks before, it would be amazing to see some from THE SOURCE of quality reviews.

@davidprice7814

2 жыл бұрын

I got a set of 30* Aeons on sale, I only really wanted one because I wanted to see what it woudl do on the back of my Evo. With the -7* tail on the EVO I ws running 23* in the rar with the purple bushings. It turns like a cruisship, but it straightlines like a rocket on rails. skated it twice got over 50 MPH and took them off for something I could turn. lol

looking saucy abuga. another great review.

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Oh snap it’s here!

@goodvibetribe4296

2 жыл бұрын

Yo peeps! I just spent a day trying out reverse rake on the caliber 3 44 degree 9"'s. Here's a few of my take aways. 1st thing. The center zone (the range where the truck isn't progressively turning) is much broader, meaning, that it takes more input in the form of lean to make the trucks begin to turn (this does not mean less lively on the contrary). 2nd thing, the moment you begin turning they want to start turning back the way you came which makes for some super fun carving. i would go so far to say that these feel better this way for carving, especially if the continuous carve suits your style. The key thing about this is it feels like you are already 1/4 of the way into your carve, trajectory wise, once you even begin carving! Its hard to describe but think of it as a head start in your carve. 3rd thing. The arc and which these trucks turn with negative rake gets more sharp the more you progress into your carve. This results in a feeling like your trucks want to ride on rails and keep you on a line no matter how much you work at turning or leaning to get off/change lines. This is a particularly rad thing if you enjoy spending alot of time drifting corners. Think of it like a cheat code to nail lines. 4th thing. If you thought calibers had gangster lean, then i'd go to say that Calibers with Reverse rake have OG- lean. Super mega lean! If you enjoy turning while leaning and sliding then this is what you need. Paired with tall bushings and the insert bushing barrel, the lean turns into a super charged lean which dives aggressively yet gradually. its a feeling i can't quite describe but give it a try and you'll see what I mean. I road these trucks on a 30+" wheelbase, topmounted on a Rayne Demonseed 42 with Tall barrels Boardside and Plug Barrels roadside. I find personally that this combo really emphasized the particular expressions and characteristics of the trucks so that I can feel exaggerated characteristics from every truck I try. After having ridden these on this setup I'm gonna go ahead and reccommmend setting these trucks up like this on a Longer wheelbase in the 24"-26.5" range on a board with some drops. Go feel for yourself and let me know what you noticed!

*Caliber II is my current favourite rkp truck* but I need to try Caliber III. I'm usually not a fan of the rake but I wanna see / feel the Caliber III raked variant. ⚡🤙🏼🤙🏼⚡

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

It's very controllable in this truck. I didn't ike Paris initially cause of the rake (I found em unskatebale), but loved them when I tried Savants

@eBoard3R

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate I just realised a couple of days ago, the Raked version has a wider bushing seat than the Rakeless so the difference is not just Rake, found this not mentioned in any specs anywhere, a rider mentioned it, you can see the difference in the pics

I got the 50 degree with rake , changed the bushings to 87 , but may have to go lower Im 64 kilos

Nice review, this actually made me buy one and try it out myself. One question tho, would the effect of plug barrel be the same if it was put roadside (and a harder duro normal barrel boardside)?

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

it would have less center and less support. I ultimately didn't like how they felt roadside

These are my first longboard trucks. I wanted to try the negative rake but I'm having wheelbites haha. Also, the plug bushings are good but the thing is, only Venom has it now so if your local skateshop is not carrying them, you have no choice but to get it ovearseas. But maybe Riptide or other companies will make it in the future?

@BayAreaLongboarder

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Venz! Flipping the hanger will definitely lower your ride height significantly but if you toss in a HARD 1/4” riser, you should be able to escape without wheelbite and experience the flipped lifestyle. Flipping your hangars will give you more lean and less turn and will give you a much more relaxed turning feel. I also wish riptide would get into the caliber plug bushings but these plug bushings have existed since the CAL IIs so it may have been more a lack of demand that was preventing riptide from jumping into the mix. (Venom bushings are made by the same company that makes caliber trucks) Hope this helps!

@LockShockBarrel57

2 жыл бұрын

@@BayAreaLongboarder oh yes, I'm considering the riser but maybe I'll get a smaller wheel in the future haha Oh, I didn't know that it was started before Caliber III. I actually was planning to change the stock cone bushing to a barrel.

Venom plug barrels do kick ass.

Great review, as usual. How would you compare these to the Savants?

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

More turny, better support through the lean, more response from the pivot ... Idk been a while sicne I skated savants

@eddieolzon

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like I made the right choice when I got these over the 44° savants. Thanks dude!

What size trucks do you have on your trotta pro? Love your videos!

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

check the other comments (especially on teh Cole video), I think I mentioned which I use

@silasrock4663

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate alright, thanks!

Are these venom 90a plug barrels stock or we must buy aftermarket?

Have you reviewed the Gen 6 bears yet? I hated the gen 5s but I heard the 6s are a big improvement. Also seriously considering getting the Caliber 3s even though i don't really need them.... thanks hahaha

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Next video should be a Gen 6 review! Thery are an amazing improvement over the 5s

@Gianluccazz

2 жыл бұрын

I am no so expert rider in skate In fact I returned to skate 2 years ago 😅. but I am going to do my best hahah. I can say to you that to be my first longboard (landyachtz drop hammer 36") I feel the bear Gen 6 so smooth at riding. They turn a lot I only take a surf skate once it's not that extreme turny feeling but you can lean a lot the board. Mainly I use it to cruise around my city and a lot or carving for my Its funny. When you start to go so fast the truck starts to wooble a lot ( I have a little bit loose my trucks)I felt to the ground few times but that was because I didn't know how to put well my weight on the board riding a mellow hill. If you know how to slide and you have any experience in riding hills it's not a problem but for me as beginner it's little scary if I'm not start to carve aggressively. Now I know that I have to put the most of my weight in front foot 😂. The last ride that I did I tried to flip the hanger , And yes at least can I noticed a difference in one position its soo turny and in the other its harder but it's still turn a lot. In this truck I think the best option it's to put very hard bushings and have the kingpin too tight for donwhill at least. For cruising in it's normal setup it's so pleasant I m so happy with this board. The version that I am using its 50 ° 180 mm I am not sure maybe it less than 180 mm I have to Chek. The feeling of the construction is of a weel build product its hard and little bit heavy. I am planning to pick other board for everything freeride freestyle and maybe some dancing I want to pick caliber 3 trucks. But I am a little bit confused with rake rakeless negative or positive raked 😕. Hope that this was helpful to you. Pd: I have to I improve my English at writing 😂

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gianluccazz get aftermarket bushings for you weight if you want to ride downhill!

@Gianluccazz

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate thanks man I have to Chek it. Any advice to choose bushings? I know the tips to choose the shapes but not the strength 😅.

So, on the Trotta setup, you didn't use plug bushings? Great review btw, as always ❤️

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

I've always used plugs when running the calls! thanks for watching :)

@helgevig5134

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate oh, but in the setup overview above it is not specified that you used plugs in that setup ;)

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

@@helgevig5134 I thoiy you might mention that hehe. I just overlooked it is all

@helgevig5134

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate aight:))

@-zoave-

2 жыл бұрын

Yes on the Cole Trotta setup, your setup is barrel/tall barrel. Do you use the plug barrels roadside ?

I feel like it’s safe to assume what the answer will be, but would you recommend these over the stock trucks that came with my longboard? My main issue is that my turn radius is just way to large for trying to get around the city and my college campus.

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are quite turny. But really the turn radius is determined by the wheelbase. You might simply be better off with a smaller board

Ayy I haven’t skated rakeless or flipped rake since 2015 but I’m kind of thinking about a return to nostalgia. Reject modernity, embrace tradition. Buy rakeless 10” cal IIIs (probably not an actually good suggestion FYI)

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha, they can be very fun ngl. On a big board they can be awesome for a drifty, schlubby setup. They have their use, which isn't railing lines and shit

hello great channel , in the video when you said the trucks were pumpable what degree were you using

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

just 50* :)

@stuartward6019

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

Highlight of the video is when you say the plug barrel is the shiznit

Hi! How do these compare to the cast Ronins? I've been enjoying my set of Ronins a lot, but it's hard to get the cast ones nowadays. Your cast Ronin review was entirely from a DH point of view, I think you should give those trucks a go on a loose cruising / pumping / carving setup, like your dropcat if you still have them. They feel incredibly good when setup loose. When I set up my Landyachtz Swithblade 40 with a loose cast Ronin setup, I couldn't believe the amount of turn I got out of them. My turning radius feels like it's just under a meter, and the limit is wheelbite. I am still a beginner in pumping, but for a 42.5 degree symmetrical setup, I think they pump really well. I can hold my speed at around 20 km/h for a few hundred meters as a beginner before I get exhausted. Would love to know how the Caliber IIIs compare to the Ronins from a commuter's perspective. Not thinking of switching out my Ronins just yet, but if they are comparable then for my next board I might go with these... My only gripe about the Ronins is that the extra PU/rubber pieces don't really like wet riding, which these trucks do eliminate, as it's just the bushings and a regular pivot cup (which I could change out to riptide WFB if it's squeeky).

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

I did actually have the Ronins setup on my drop cat for a while. They turned a lot but were stable. I could definitely see them working as a pump setup. Max capps used a set of ronins for slalom so they can definitely wiggle. The calls turn a lot, I can't remember how the ronins felt exactly, but I would like to say it's about the same. And I didn't mention it in the video review, but in the writeup I mention that they are pumpable. Even with the drop through board Ic ould get them to pick up speed a bit. I'd rather the calls over the ronins. It's easier to get bushings for the cals and there are fewer parts. If access to ronin parts and soft ronin bushings was easy I'd pick them instead

@davidprice7814

2 жыл бұрын

I I have 1 set of Croinins set super loose on a free ride deck and the other on a down hill deck and they are amazing on both. super versitile, but hard to find. Both mine were frm ebay used.

Whats the difference in performance between a plug bushing and an insert bushing?

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Uhhh, the insert works very similarly (in trucks like rogues). I've found the plug barrel to have less "binding" towards the edge of lean and feel a bit friendlier. That said, it all boils down to how you setup either

Hey, it's a year later. Do you still think these are the best trucks?

I know this is an unfair / "apples-to-oranges" question, but if you were to choose between Caliber 3-raked 158 44 vs Paris Savants 165 43, which one would you go with for standy freeride?

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

I'd go with Calibers simply cause they have the plug barrels. Savants with the plastic plug were awesome for stands for me. Wish the plug worked a bit better in savants tho

@nickamarit

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate Thx for the reply!

cool ,,top mount? wheel size? stiff or flex board in this video...

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

Check pinned comment!

what width hanger are you using on your freedive?

@chrisjensen8690

2 жыл бұрын

The 9 inch is the best. The 10 works great, it's a little more slidey, but it kinda just sticks out a little too much. That's just my opinion though after running both on my freedive

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

9inch/157mm

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@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

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That Coke gonna be flat as hell

@downhill254skate

2 жыл бұрын

haha, i didn't open it till i got home

@Pattower

2 жыл бұрын

@@downhill254skate I know this trick. You gave it to you sibling to open.

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