{"product_id":"independent-forged-hollow-mid-149","title":"INDEPENDENT - STAGE 11 FORGED HOLLOW - 149","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9208\/1391\/files\/INDYLOGO_480x480.jpg?v=1681554620\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent Truck Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Skateboard#Trucks\"\u003eskateboard truck\u003c\/a\u003e manufacturer based in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Santa_Cruz,_California\"\u003eSanta Cruz, California\u003c\/a\u003e. Established in 1978, the company is owned by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NHS,_Inc.\"\u003eNHS, Inc.\u003c\/a\u003e and sponsors an extensive list of team riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company was co-founded by Richard Novak, Jay Shiurman, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fausto_Vitello\"\u003eFausto Vitello\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eric_Swenson\"\u003eEric Swenson\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eStage 1\u003c\/em\u003e model was the inaugural product, released on May 23, 1978, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Newark,_California\"\u003eNewark\u003c\/a\u003e, California. The Independent truck (or \"Indy\") was designed as a response to the lack of quality skateboard trucks on the market at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe logo for the trucks was based on the Iron Cross according to the author, Jim Phillips. It has remained the Independent logo since the company's inception and was derived from the French variation of the Cross pattée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Independent MiD Forged Hollow trucks feature a lower profile hanger for optimal contact point angle on your nose and tail for flip tricks, ledges, and all-around street skating with a recommended wheel size of 52mm and under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly designed and first-ever Independent inverted kingpin can be used with either a 5.5mm Allen key or standard 9\/16\" hex wrench. The innovative new Shaft Nut in the baseplate creates a rigid and durable solution to the lateral movement found in most inverted kingpin designs and increases adjustability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new MiD Forged Hollow is 50.5mm tall and built on Independent's legendary geometry with full-size cushions for maximum turning action and comes in 129, 139, 144, 149, 159 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-new design includes new size designations underneath the hanger for easy identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50.5mm tall for optimal performance and wheel clearance with wheels 52mm and under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA356 T6 Aluminum Hanger\u003cbr\u003eThe best lightweight aluminium alloy heat treated to T6 condition for strength, durability, and grind feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged 6061 Aluminum Baseplate\u003cbr\u003eAircraft-grade forged aluminium allows a thinner part while still maintaining high density and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollow Chromoly Steel Axle \u003cbr\u003eHighest quality hollow Chromoly steel for durability and weight saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInverted Grade 8 kingpin w\/ 9\/16\" \u0026amp; 5.5mm Allen\u003cbr\u003eNever break, never bend.\u003cbr\u003eSteel Shaft Nut with nylon locking insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Trucks are Built to Grind and Guaranteed for Life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INDEPENDENT TRUCK CO","offers":[{"title":"149","offer_id":56739145941317,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9208\/1391\/files\/AZAZ.webp?v=1685620542","url":"https:\/\/www.marcelskateshop.be\/products\/independent-forged-hollow-mid-149","provider":"Marcel Skateshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}