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What is the difference between the Orangatang In Heat and the 4President 80a and the 83a versions?
The 83a wheels are a harder duro. The wheels will have less grip than the 80a’s, more prone to losing traction and will be a tab bit faster on most surfaces. The 83a’s should also wear better due to the harder duro.
Note: The 83a’s are NOT SLIDE WHEELS. They will slide easier than the 80a’s, but they are still not a slide specific or even a free-ride wheel. These shapes are intended to be grippy and have high rebound lips for energy generation.
Which duro should I get?
If you want more grip go with the 80a. If you want more speed and less grip go with the 83a. This all depends on your riding style.
Note: For those that want maximum grip with less speed and hardly any worries about sliding, Orangatang is playing with developing a softer formula than the 80a. Time will tell.
If all I care about is sliding and very minimal grip what should I do?
Orangatang will be releasing a free-ride wheel, which will be geared towards riders looking for a wheel than can grip when needed and slide (buttery smooth of course) when the time is ripe. These free-ride wheels are still at least 3-5 months away from being released.
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