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Street Round 2023
Waterborne Living Water 62mm 80A
62mm · 80A · €€
Waterborne's larger wheel option for their surf adapter system. The 62mm size adds a bit more speed and rollover ability while keeping the agile surfskate feel.
Specifications
| Diameter ⊕ Larger wheels roll faster and handle rough terrain better. Smaller wheels accelerate quicker and keep the board lower. | 62mm |
| Durometer ⊕ Measured in A scale. Lower values (78A) grip more for carving. Higher values (83A+) slide easier for snaps. | 80A |
| Contact Patch ⊕ The width of rubber touching the ground. Wider patches grip more, narrower patches slide easier. | 36mm |
| Lip Profile ⊕ Round lips slide predictably. Square lips grip harder into turns before breaking traction. | Round |
| 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. | 40mm |
| Terrain | Street |
| Year | 2023 |
| Price Range | €€ |
Wheel Size Comparison
Waterborne Living Water 62mm 80A
↕ 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
These surfskates come with 62mm wheels from the factory.
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