Street Park sharp
Arbor Summit 71mm 78A
71mm · 78A · €€
Arbor's Summit 71mm wheel in Daniel MacDonald's 78A Apex Formula setup. The 56mm contact patch, 2.5mm offset and sharp lip are built to balance strong cornering grip with smoother drift transitions on demanding roads.
Specifications
| Diameter ⊕ Larger wheels roll faster and handle rough terrain better. Smaller wheels accelerate quicker and keep the board lower. | 71mm |
| Durometer ⊕ Measured in A scale. Lower values (78A) grip more for carving. Higher values (83A+) slide easier for snaps. | 78A |
| Contact Patch ⊕ The width of rubber touching the ground. Wider patches grip more, narrower patches slide easier. | 56mm |
| Lip Profile ⊕ Round lips slide predictably. Square lips grip harder into turns before breaking traction. | sharp |
| Core Type ⊕ Centerset cores wear evenly and can be flipped. Offset cores grip more on the inner edge. | Offset |
| Width ⊕ Overall wheel width. Wider wheels provide more stability and grip surface. | — |
| Terrain | Street, Park |
| Year | null |
| Price Range | €€ |
Wheel Size Comparison
Arbor Summit 71mm 78A
↕ Diameter↔ Contact Patch
Durometer Scale
Softer wheels (lower A) grip more for carving. Harder wheels (higher A) slide easier for snaps.
Speed & Acceleration
Larger wheels reach higher top speeds but take longer to accelerate. Smaller wheels accelerate faster but have a lower top speed.
Riding Profile
Calculated from diameter, durometer, lip profile and intended terrain.
Compatible Surfskates
No surfskates in our catalog use this exact wheel size.