Paris V3 180 mm 50° Purple Tide - Longboard Trucks (Set)

Paris V3 180 mm 50° — Purple Tide (Sold as a set)

The Paris V3 180 mm 50° longboard trucks in "Purple Tide" are versatile reverse kingpin trucks, ideal for cruising, carving and dance setups. The V3 generation combines improved durability with agile handling and an elegant Tropic design.

Product highlights

1. Proprietary Alloy Forming Process and genuine T6 heat treatment for maximum strength.

2. New, stronger hanger design with SCM440 alloy axles for high load capacity.

3. Revised SCM435 alloy kingpins for increased stability.

4. Improved 90A urethane bushing formula with a revised conical bushing profile.

5. 96A hand-cast urethane pivot cups for a smooth response.

6. Ride height matches the 43° baseplates — easy to set up with other Paris baseplates.

7. 50° baseplate marking for quick identification.

Technical specifications

1. Hanger width: 180 mm (7")

2. Axle width: 245 mm (9.6")

3. Axle height: 65 mm

4. Weight (per truck): approx. 462 g (16.3 oz) — weight for the set approx. 924 g

5. Angle: 50° (quick, responsive turning)

6. Included: sold as a set (two trucks). Mounting hardware (bolts/nuts) is usually not included.

Recommendations & uses

Perfect for longboards ~9"–10" wide. The 50° baseplate offers lively, responsive turning — very well suited to carving, cruising and light dance manoeuvres. For high speeds, a slightly harder bushing setup on the rear truck can further improve stability.

Colour & appearance

“Purple Tide” is part of the Tropic series and features a satin, tropical-inspired finish for a striking, modern look.