Thunder Polished Hollow II Truck 149

The Thunder Polished Hollow II Truck 149 is a lightweight performance skateboard truck designed for skaters seeking quick turns, low weight, and maximum control. The Hollow II construction utilizes a hollow axle and hollow kingpin, reducing weight compared to a traditional solid skateboard truck.

The Thunder 149 features an axle width of 8.5 inches, making it ideal for skateboard decks around 8.5". Thunder's size chart recommends the 149 for decks approximately 8.38" to 8.62", making it a perfect fit for many modern 8.375", 8.5", and 8.6" setups.

Thanks to Thunder's renowned responsive steering, the Hollow II 149 is excellent for street, skatepark, and technical skateboarding.

Why Choose the Thunder Hollow II 149?

• Lightweight Hollow II design
• Hollow axle
• Hollow kingpin
• 8.5" axle width
• Ideal for decks around 8.5"
• Highly responsive steering
• Suitable for street and skatepark
• Durable aluminum construction
• Classic polished finish
• Performance-oriented skateboard truck

Hollow II – Reduced Weight

The main advantage of the Hollow II construction is weight reduction. Both the kingpin and axle are hollow, removing material where possible without unnecessarily increasing the truck's weight.

This is especially beneficial for skaters performing technical tricks and aiming to keep their setup as light and responsive as possible.

Benefits of Hollow II

• Less weight
• Hollow axle
• Hollow kingpin
• Lightweight and responsive board feel
• Great for flip tricks
• Suitable for technical street skating

Thunder 149 – 8.5" Axle

The Thunder 149 features an 8.5-inch-wide axle. Thunder confirms that the 149 size comes with an 8.5" axle.

A truck generally performs best when the axle width closely matches the width of your skateboard deck.

Recommended Deck Widths

• 8.375" – good combination
• 8.5" – optimal match
• 8.6" – good combination
• Approximately 8.38" to 8.62" – recommended range according to Thunder's size chart

If you ride a standard 8.5" deck, the Thunder 149 is the logical choice.

Responsive Thunder Geometry

Thunder trucks are known for their quick and precise steering characteristics. The geometry responds instantly when you apply pressure to your heelside or toeside, making the truck popular for technical skateboarding.

You'll notice this especially during:

• Quick turns
• Manuals
• Flip tricks
• Ledges
• Rails
• Banks
• Technical lines
• Street skating

For Street and Skatepark

The Thunder Hollow II 149 is not limited to one discipline. Its lightweight construction and responsive geometry make it suitable for both street and park skating.

For street skating, you'll benefit from the reduced weight during flip tricks and technical combinations.

In the skatepark, the direct steering provides excellent control when approaching ramps, banks