Powell Peralta G Bones Skateboard Wheels
Powell Peralta G Bones Skateboard Wheels
If you searched g bones looking for the wheel that filled the fast, hard-rolling slot once held by the Cubic, this is it. The G Bones were designed by George Powell in 1988 and remain a staple in the Bones wheel lineup for skaters who want a proven, no-nonsense wheel under their board.
Features and Construction
- Width: 42mm
- Hardness: 97A
- Formula: Original
- New for 2011
The 97A durometer puts these wheels in the harder range of the Bones lineup, and the Original formula is the classic urethane blend that built the Bones reputation in the first place.
Who Rides the G Bones
This wheel suits skaters who spend their time on smooth surfaces, park transitions, pool coping, and street spots rather than rough asphalt. A 42mm width keeps the contact patch narrow and quick, which is the setup most skaters reach for when they want their board to feel responsive under their feet at the skatepark or on a cruise around the neighborhood.
Setting Up and Riding
Mount the G Bones on your trucks with fresh bearings and check that your bearing spacers and speed rings are seated correctly before your first session, since a harder 97A wheel will show any slop in the setup more than a soft cruiser wheel would. Rotate the wheels periodically so wear stays even across all four, and rinse sand and grit off after a beach or boardwalk session before it works into the bearings.
The Bones and VCJ Story
The G Bones graphic was drawn by VCJ, one of his last designs for Powell Peralta before he left the company in 1989. The artwork was pad printed onto the wheel, which was new printing technology for skateboard wheels at the time, so this shape carries a real piece of skate graphic history along with its performance.
Why Buy From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida skaters since 1978, and we stock wheels like the G Bones alongside the decks, trucks, and bearings you need to build or refresh a complete setup in one stop.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Powell-Peralta
- Product
- Powell Peralta G Bones Skateboard Wheels
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Width: 42mm
- Feature
- New for 2011
- Feature
- Hardness: 97A
- Feature
- Formula: "Original"
Frequently Asked Questions
- What hardness are the Powell Peralta G Bones wheels?
- The G Bones are rated 97A on the durometer scale, on the harder end of the Bones wheel range.
- What formula are the G Bones wheels made from?
- They use the Original Bones formula, the classic urethane blend the G Bones have shipped with since their release.
- What width is the G Bones wheel?
- The G Bones measure 42mm wide.
- Who designed the G Bones wheel?
- George Powell designed the G Bones in 1988 to fill the 64mm slot previously held by the Cubic wheel.
- Who did the graphic art on the G Bones wheel?
- The artwork was done by VCJ, one of his last designs for Powell Peralta before his departure from the company in 1989, and it was pad printed using printing technology that was new for skate wheels at the time.