Orangatang Durian
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75mm Longboard Wheels Built to Cruise or Slide
Riders searching for Orangatang Durian wheels are usually comparing them against the brand's other lineup for a specific reason, and the Durian earns its spot as a big, meaty, 75mm wheel poured for both easy cruising and downhill freeride work. It rolls you across town to run an errand just as readily as it holds a line on a downhill run.
Build and Materials
Each wheel measures 75mm in diameter with a 52mm width and a 45mm contact patch, shaped with rounded lips and a stone-ground surface. The core is a high-strength, high-stiffness, heat-resistant urethane set on an offset bearing seat, and each wheel weighs 7.1 oz (200 g). The Durian is poured in Orangatang's proprietary Happy Thane formula, engineered for high roll speed, a plush feel, and smooth, predictable drifts. It is available in 80a, 83a, 86a durometers, and the purchase price includes a full set of 4 wheels.
Who It's For
The Durian suits longboarders who split their time between commuting or cruising and pushing into downhill or freeride riding, since the wheel is built to deliver both a comfortable, forgiving roll and a controllable, predictable slide when you want to break traction. It is a solid pick for riders who want one wheel that does not force a choice between smooth commuting and confident sliding.
Setup and Care
As with any longboard wheel set, match your durometer choice to the terrain and riding style you do most, softer durometers generally give more grip and a plusher ride while firmer durometers slide more predictably at speed. Rotate the wheels periodically to even out wear across the contact patch and rinse off grit or debris after riding on sandy or dusty pavement, since embedded grit accelerates flat-spotting on the stone-ground surface.
About Orangatang
Orangatang Wheels is dedicated to the growth of board sports through performance, community, and creative expression, with a stated focus on materials, environmentally conscious design and production, and functionally driven engineering, the same philosophy behind the Happy Thane formula in the Durian.
Why Buy It at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has served South Florida skaters since 1978, and we stock Orangatang because the Happy Thane formula holds up to real riding, not just showroom looks. Come talk to our team about matching a durometer to your riding style before you buy.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Orangatang Wheels
- Product
- Orangatang Durian
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Diameter: 75mm
- Feature
- Width: 52mm
- Feature
- Contact Patch: 45mm
- Feature
- Style: Rounded lips with stone-ground surface
- Feature
- Bearing Seat: Offset
- Feature
- Formula: Happy Thane
- Feature
- Core: high-strength, high-stiffness, heat-resistant urethane
- Feature
- Weight (per wheel): 7.1 oz / 200 g
- Feature
- Durometers: 80a, 83a, 86a
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is the Orangatang Durian wheel?
- The Orangatang Durian measures 75mm in diameter, 52mm in width, with a 45mm contact patch.
- What durometers does the Orangatang Durian come in?
- The Durian is available in 80a, 83a, and 86a durometers, all poured in Orangatang's Happy Thane formula.
- How many wheels come in a set?
- The purchase price includes a full set of 4 Orangatang Durian wheels.
- What is Orangatang's Happy Thane formula?
- Happy Thane is Orangatang's proprietary urethane formula used in the Durian, engineered for high roll speed, a plush feel, and smooth, predictable drifts.
- Is the Orangatang Durian good for downhill riding?
- Yes, the Durian is designed to be smeared liberally over downhill freeride runs while still rolling comfortably for everyday cruising, thanks to its Happy Thane core and stone-ground surface.
- How much does each Orangatang Durian wheel weigh?
- Each wheel weighs 7.1 oz (200 g).