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Will new bearings make my board go faster?

So my wheels used to spinn for 1 minute and a half...now if only spinns for 20-30 sec due to the rust...is it worth switching to bones reds? Will it make them spin for more than 20-30 sec?Thank You

Answer:

The guy above me has no clue what he's talking about. Bones RED are called RED because they are made in china. Bones SWISS are made in Switzerland. No such thing as a Bones Red Swiss. Bones Red are good bearings - pretty fast, about $15. Bones swiss are far better - mega fast around $40. If your bearings are rusty - toss them. Always keep those bad boys dry and clean. Remember - new bearings are packed with a thick grease which makes new bearings seem slower and quiet. There is a break in period, depending on how much you skate. By using them, the grease will break down, seep into the metal, and become faster. Just put in new bearings, find a good hill - bomb it, and you'll be ace. Skate hard.
Yes it will make them go faster and longer provided you don't let them rust again and grease the once in a wile. Bone Red Swiss are good but generally all Bone Reds are good.

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