Hamboards - San-O Bearing Set
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Hamboards - San-O Bearing Set
PRODUCT DETAILS
SAN-O bearings are specially designed as "Turning Bearings"
These babys feature polished chrome balls, nylon cages 10.3 mm spacers and the very best synthetic bearing grease from Japan. These are not considered "Speed Bearings" but they still get you going plenty fast. It may be a bit counter-intuitive but we've found that this setup is far superior for making sweeping, carvy turns... smoothly and quietly.
Why 10.3 mm SPACERS rather than built-in SPACERS?
We've been using built-in type bearings since 2006... We bought-into the "Sloppy 7" story line which basically asserted that stacking tolerances was bad for speed. And that's still probably true, but Hamboards are about graceful turning not just speed. We have come to suspect that during repeated big heavy turns, like with a Hamboard, the built-in spacer type bearings are so precisely mated that they tend to apply intense side loads to the bearing components and alternatively push-out the inside bearings, eventually loosening both bearings from their snug fit in the wheel hubs.
It makes sense because when any system is loaded, it deflects. It's super hard to see with the naked eye, but it happens. Repeated alternating deflection leads to wear and fatigue. This fatigue eventually results in bearing vibration (noise) and friction (drag). Built-in spacer bearings are awesome for lots of uses... especially for straight-away speed... but maybe not so great for big heavy turning like on a Hamboard or cruiser.
The SAN-O bearing 10.3 mm spacers give extra tolerance gap to help manage the tremendous side load deflections without wearing the bearings guts as much and without pushing-out the inside bearings as much... We think that the result is that SAN-O bearings handle turning better and they stay locked in the plastic wheel hubs better than built-in type bearings.
Why Synthetic Grease Rather Than Oil?
Grease bearings aren't any where near as commonly available as "Speed Bearings". It's no secret that bearing manufacturers think that consumers assume that "More Speed" is "More Better" all the time. That's definitely true if you're going straight, but not necessarily for a Hamboard that's screaming to turn.
Grease is thicker and more viscous than oil, which sounds like "drag". Engineers know that grease (rather than oil) is a superior lubricant for low and moderate speeds. (There's oil in your car engine that rotates ten-thousands of times a minute, but grease in the entire drive train which rotates hundreds of times a minute.) There are all types of bearing grease out there, but specifically formulated synthetic bearing grease is vastly superior to oil based grease because of the very narrow molecular weight distribution (polymer physics "mumbojumbo"). We've found the bearing grease winner and it's specially formulated for ball bearings. When this grease warms-up just a little bit it gives a buttery carve that really lasts.
Bearings aren't all that expensive, so we might as well use our brains and build the best for Hamboards. That's what SAN-O bearings are... the very best. We hope you like them!
Oh... and why SAN-O?
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REVIEWS
SIZE & FIT
Please use these size charts to help determine your size for clothing and swimwear.
If you have a specific sizing question, are in-between sizes or would like more information, please e-mail info@remixd.co.uk. Sizes listed are U.S., unless otherwise noted.
DENIM
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 24.5" | 34.5" |
| 25 | 25.5" | 35.5" |
| 26 | 26.5" | 36.5" |
| 27 | 27.5" | 37.5" |
| 28 | 28.5" | 38.5" |
| 29 | 29.5" | 39.5" |
| 30 | 30.5" | 40.5" |
| 31 | 31.5" | 41.5" |
INTERNATIONAL SIZES
| Size | Denim | US/CAN | UK | AUS | EU | IT | JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 24, 25, 26 | 0 - 2 | 6 | 6 | 34 | 38 | 5 - 7 |
| S | 27, 28 | 4 - 6 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 40 | 7 - 9 |
| M | 29, 30 | 8 - 10 | 10 | 10 | 38 | 42 | 11 - 13 |
| L | 31 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 44 | 15 - 17 |
MEASUREMENT TIPS
BUST
Measure around your chest at the fullest point of your bra cup. Make sure to go under your arms, not around them.
NATURAL WAIST
Measure around the smallest part of your waistline with one finger between your body and the measuring tape.
HIPS
Stand with your heels together, keeping tape straight and parallel to the floor. Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
DRESS LENGTH
Stand with your heels together, keeping tape straight and perpendicular to the floor. Measure from the high point of your shoulders down the length of your back.
INSEAM
Find a pair of pants that fit you well and measure from the crotch seam to the opening at the bottom of the pant leg. Round the number to the nearest 1/2" to get your inseam length.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
Returns Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Non-returnable items: Gift cards To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable) Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery Refunds (if applicable) Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. Late or missing refunds (if applicable) If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at remixdistribution@gmail.co.uk. Sale items (if applicable) Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded. Exchanges (if applicable) We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at remixdistribution@gmail.co.uk and send your item to: remixd, 468 gower road, killay, swansea, SA2 7DZ Gifts If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you. If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return. Shipping To return your product, you should mail your product to: remixdistribution, 468 gower road, killay, swansea SA2 7DZ You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. If you are shipping an item over £50, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Shipping
shipping is done from our own warehouse in swansea south wales. shipping is £3.95 as standard and is sent 48 hr delivery - with up to 2 days handling time. 24hr tracked shipping is £6.95 for under 2kg and £9.95 for over 2kg. overseas orders are welcome and shipping rates are £6.95 as standard for all orders under 2kg. Over 2kg a seperate quote will be provided. Returns are accepted up to 30 days after purchase.
