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

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

The Paris V3 180mm 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 true 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-poured urethane pivot cups for smooth responsiveness.

6. Ride height matches 43° baseplates — easy setup 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° (fast, reactive turning characteristic)

6. Scope of delivery: Sold as a set (two trucks). Mounting hardware (screws/nuts) is usually not included.

Recommendation & Applications

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

Color & Optics

"Purple Tide" is part of the Tropic series and offers a satin, tropically inspired surface for an eye-catching, modern finish.