Also this component that OVNI uses is different from usual.
Why did OVNI decided to use "french" design screws on his
surfskates?
Image 1 shows a
traditional screw with a conical head.
When tightened and
requested by the surfskate movement, the pressure
received by the trucks is discharged laterally,
transforming the screw head into a wedge.
This action ends up
forcing the edges of the shape's holes, wearing them
prematurely, and requiring continuous tightening as
the screw penetrates into the deck.
In image 2 a screw
used by OVNI is shown.
When tightened and
requested by the movement of the surfskate, the
pressure received by the trucks is discharged on the
plane of the deck, allowing a firmer and lasting
grip of the trucks, in addition to preserving the
shape for longer.
This is also
important to preserve the OVNI decks, which have a
bamboo structure, as despite being light, resistant
and elastic, they are also more malleable.
This type of screw also facilitates
the assembly/disassembly of the surfskate, as only
one tightening wrench is needed to tighten the
nut.
Finally, its durability is much
longer than common screws: common screws need a
small allen wrench to tighten the nuts, which
quickly destroy the head hole, rendering the screws
useless after a short time.
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