RKP trucks vs standard trucks explainer
Type explainer:
| ASPECT | SKP TRUCKS | RKP TRUCKS |
|---|---|---|
| Kingpin Orientation | Nearly vertical kingpin with hanger in front | Angled kingpin with hanger behind the kingpin |
| Ride Height | 1/2 inch Lower ride height | Higher ride height |
| Wheelbase | Creates a slightly longer wheelbase | Creates a slightly shorter wheelbase |
| Ideal Use Cases | – Street, park and Surfskate | – Carving and Surfskate |
| – Smaller longboard cruisers (with kicktails) | – Transportation (cruising) | |
| – Versatile for various riding styles | – Freestyle and freeride | |
| For Surfskate | A more agile nimble feeling.A more stable rear. Ideal for a transition between surfaces | A more flowing feeling and a greater range of motion. Better on a flat and downhill when flowing from rail-to-rail |
Remember that the choice between SKP and RKP depends on your riding style, preferences, and the type of experience you seek! Waterborne Trucks are not expensive (£35 a pair) why not try and ride both? Waterborne RKP and Waterborne SKP/Transition Truck.