Are ceramic skateboard bearings better?

Ceramic bearings for skates and skateboards are popular because they are stronger, reduce friction, and last much longer than the typical metal ball bearing. Many companies produce ceramic bearings today and many serious skaters prefer them for the best ride.

What’s the difference between bones reds and Bones Super Reds?

Super Reds offer higher quality steel races, higher grade balls, and a superior surface finish. The result is a bearing that is as fast as regular Bones Reds bearings, but is also quieter, smoother, and longer lasting. Super Reds use a black shield and laser engraving to differentiate themselves from original Reds.

Are Bones Reds bearings any good?

These are really good bearings for the $12 price. Four stars because there is no groove in the inner race so the shield/seal can form a labyrinth. The bearings will fail from contamination ingress before they have a chance to just wear out. They also make great spinner bearings.

Do ceramic bearings break easily?

The other apparent advantage of ceramic is that it is a harder material, so shouldn’t break down as quickly, and is resistant to corrosion. In theory, ceramic bearings should be faster, lighter and last a lot longer than steel bearings.

Why are bones Swiss ceramics so expensive?

It cannot be stressed enough that Bones Swiss really are the top of the range skateboard bearing available – they cost more because they are genuinely higher quality than every other bearing available and the testimonials on both their site and from anyone who has ridden them will attest to that fact.

Are Reds bearings fast?

These bearings roll faster and last longer than bearings that use the ABEC rating system. To give Skate Rated bearings an ABEC rating would ignore all the improvements Bones has made over the industry standard. Skate Rated bearings are specifically designed for skateboarding, not electric motors.

What kind of bearings are ceramic Super Reds?

Ceramic Super REDS® use a bone colored shield with laser-engraved outer races for identification. Features grade 5, silicone nitride, hot isostatically pressed ceramic balls. Higher quality steel races and a superior surface finish. Single non-contact removable rubber shield for easy cleaning and less friction.

What’s the difference between reds and Bones Bearings?

These are an upgraded version of reds. They are same design but with superior grade Steel races, the ball bearings inside are also upgraded to superior quality materials, then given a superior surface finish. They are as fast as reds but quieter, smoothly and will last longer. The newest member of the Reds bearings line.

Why do you need bones ceramic Super Reds?

Bones Ceramic Super REDS® are lighter and provide faster acceleration because the balls weigh much less. They create less friction and are thus faster than Super REDS®, with or without lubricant! When you get dirt into your Ceramic Super REDS®, the ceramic balls will help to re-polish the steel races flat again,…

What are the new bones big ball bearings?

The newest member of the Reds bearings line. The Bones Big Balls bearings are here by demand. After the success of the Bones Swiss 6 Ball bearings, people were asking for a more affordable version, so Bones took the Swiss 6 and remade them in China under the Reds line.