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The APS compound is very lively, which offers high rebound with lots of control and lean. This formula does not change much when you tighten the kingpin nut past snug (meaning you are no longer able to rotate the bushing by hand).
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The APS 97.5a grommets are the BEST. These are for my STAGE 4’s. Combined with the RIPTIDE Pivot Cups, I have an awesome machine beneath my feet. I weigh over 200pds and I needed stability, but also be able to carve easily. Stock grommets weren’t cutting it, so I gave RT a try. I am SO GLAD I DID. Anyone playing the wall, should just get some. Their only regret would be that they should’ve bought them earlier.
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Anonymous · 6 days ago
So I previously wrote a 3 star review because the 97a bushings ripped after a couple sessions. However, after chatting with Brad, he suggested going with a top street barrel with a flat washer rather than the standard ones the trucks normally come with (thunders). The suggestion was perfect and there are no issues.
Just a heads up for anyone that wants tight pushing. The 97a are very hard, I weigh about 225-230 pounds and have no problem with them. 10/10 would recommend
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Curtis · August 27, 2026
Update 7/22 - Omg you guys will not believe the lengths Brad went to to fix my issue. So it turns out landyachtz sent me an old truck model that didn't fit the current specs. Brad worked with me to contact them, get that issue fixed and now everything fits perfectly. I can't recommend Riptide enough and I will for sure get more bushings from them.
7/1 - Updating my review to 5 stars because Brad reached out to me directly to fix this. It seems the polar bear 130mm trucks may have updated to a new supplier or something because these fit in the past, but doesn't anymore. I bought the polar bear trucks on June 12 in case anyone else gets polar bear trucks after that date and wants to use these bushings.
Initial review - The 0.4 street bushings don't fit in the polar bear 130mm trucks even though it said it would. I reached out to riptide and they ignored me.