I’ve got a MBS Comp 95 that has Matrix II trucks. I ran up on a 2012 Arbor Vugenhausen the other day that I had to have. Now I’m thinking about putting the Matrix II hardware on it, just for the hell of it. My issue is the geometry.
As I understand it the Matrix II trucks are 0 degrees. I can put some 10 degree wedges on them, have them on hand, but will that give me any turn radius? I really can’t justify the @okprisers. As bad ass as they are, they are also really expensive.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to make the Matrix II trucks usable on a standard deck?
Get several different degree risers and stack them. They’re made that way, but it can get a little weird when you have to get extra long bolts and they have to normally be installed at a slight angle in order to fit.
I don’t like the idea of using 3d printed risers, too much of a chance of separation. I might give it a try but it 's worrisome. Thanks for the suggestion though.
I don’t know to be honest…but slalom skaters like using those risers and stack them, and they say it works. But I really don’t see why it shouldn’t though.
I ordered the Khiro 15 degree risers, if that doesn’t work I’ll look at printing some. I modeled some awhile back, guess I need to pull them back out .
I think it may worth doing a simple version in ABS UV. I had put a lot of details on them and designed them with no compromise from a full AL7075 rock, looking at some of my wife jewels but I’m sure we can simplify them and get a cheaper version.
i’d just diy
make some.
either out of hardwood or alloy
I would also make them longer than they need be so you can use two sets of hardware and counter sink the bolt head holes on a angle so both sets have a straight pull.
I thought about making some out of scrap decks and using a jig to sand them to shape, but Id rather have something made for the purpose. Im working on some models now.
I know you already have the vugenhaisen, but The word on the street is you like to collect skateboards.
I have a Bustin YoFace double kick, that, or a similar deck would get you ~10° to start with if you screwed them to the kick tails…
Then add 15° of wedging and you are in the ballpark.