Orangatang Fat Free
Small Wheel. Big Slide Game.
The Orangatang Fat Free is purpose-built for riders who want quick, lightweight freeride performance on mini longboards and double-kick setups. At 65mm, it accelerates fast, flicks easily, and keeps your overall setup weight down without sacrificing the quality of your slides.
Happy Thane Formula
Every Fat Free is cast in Orangatang's original Happy Thane urethane formula. Happy Thane is engineered to feel fast and plush underfoot while delivering reliable grip when you need traction and predictable break-out when you initiate a slide. The formula stays consistent across the full durometer range, so you get the same buttery character regardless of how hard or soft you run your wheels. Four durometers let you dial the exact ride feel your terrain and style demand.
Stone-Ground Contact Patch for Instant Slide Readiness
The 37mm contact patch is factory stone-ground, meaning the wheel arrives already broken in. Most urethane wheels require a dozen sessions of flat-spotting and chatter before they slide cleanly. The Fat Free skips that break-in period entirely. Slides are smooth and predictable from the very first push, and that character holds throughout the life of the wheel.
Rounded Lips and Offset Bearing Seat
Rounded lips lower the resistance threshold at the moment of initiation, so entering a slide takes less effort and feels more controlled. The offset bearing seat positions the wheel's contact patch slightly to the outside, which pairs naturally with narrower trucks. That geometry keeps initiation easy and the hookup gradual rather than abrupt, giving you a predictable, confidence-building feel on switchbacks, hill slides, and street freeride lines alike.
Encapsulated Core
The encapsulated core runs fully inside the urethane, providing structural support to the lips so they hold their shape as the wheel wears. This translates to more consistent slide feel over time and even wear across the contact patch rather than the uneven chunking that can affect wheels with exposed or undersupported cores.
Built for Mini Longboards and Double-Kicks
The Fat Free is specifically designed around the geometry of smaller longboard decks and street-oriented double-kick setups. The 65mm diameter keeps the center of gravity low, reduces wheel bite risk on tighter wheelbases, and makes the board feel nimble in the air for tricks. It is an honest freeride wheel that does not try to do everything, and that focus is exactly what makes it a strong choice for its intended use.
Made in California
Orangatang manufactures the Fat Free in California with a commitment to environmentally conscious design and materials. The brand's approach centers on functionally driven design and process precision, reflected in details like the stone-ground finish and the carefully tuned Happy Thane formula.
Shop the Orangatang Fat Free at Island Water Sports
Pick up the Fat Free in store at Island Water Sports in South Florida or order online. Use the variant picker above to select your preferred durometer. Questions? Call us at 954-427-4929.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Orangatang Wheels
- Model
- Fat Free
- Diameter
- 65mm
- Contact Patch
- 37mm
- Urethane Formula
- Happy Thane
- Durometers
- 77a, 80a, 83a, 86a
- Lip Shape
- Rounded
- Bearing Seat
- Offset
- Core
- Encapsulated
- Finish
- Stone-ground contact patch
- Intended Use
- Freeride, slides, mini longboards, double-kick setups
- Made In
- California, USA
- Sold As
- Set of 4 wheels
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Orangatang Fat Free designed for?
- The Fat Free is a compact freeride wheel built specifically for mini longboards and double-kick skateboards. Its 65mm diameter and lightweight construction make it quick to accelerate and easy to slide, with rounded lips and a stone-ground contact patch that deliver predictable, smooth slides right out of the box.
- What durometers does the Fat Free come in?
- The Fat Free is offered in four durometers: 77a for the softest, most cushioned ride; 80a for a versatile all-around feel; 83a for firmer, faster slides; and 86a for the hardest, most freeride-oriented performance. Each uses the same Happy Thane urethane formula.
- Do the Fat Free wheels need to be broken in before they slide well?
- No. The contact patch is factory stone-ground, which means the wheel is already past the break-in phase when it arrives. Slides are smooth and predictable from the first session.
- How does the Fat Free compare to the Orangatang Love Handles?
- The Fat Free is smaller (65mm) and lighter, aimed at freeride on mini longboards and double-kick setups. The Love Handles is a larger, more offset wheel tuned for more grip-oriented longboard riding. If you want a nimble, flickable setup optimized for slides rather than pure grip, the Fat Free is the better fit.
- What trucks pair well with the Orangatang Fat Free?
- The offset bearing seat is specifically optimized for narrower trucks, making the Fat Free a natural fit for setups that run tighter axle widths. The 65mm diameter also helps reduce wheel bite on shorter wheelbases common on mini longboards and double-kick decks.
- How many wheels come in a set?
- The Orangatang Fat Free is sold as a set of four wheels.
- Where can I buy the Orangatang Fat Free?
- The Fat Free is available at Island Water Sports in South Florida and online at iwsv2.myshopify.com. You can reach the store at 954-427-4929 for any questions.