Orangatang Kegel Wheels 80mm/83a

Orangatang Kegel Wheels 80mm/83a

Fast 80mm roll and huge grip for speed, race and downhill.

The Kegel is an 80mm longboard classic built for speed and grip. It holds momentum, smooths out rough roads and stays locked in when you're going fast. It suits downhill and race riders, hard carvers and anyone who wants a big, confident wheel for long runs. This set is the 83a durometer.

It's poured in Happy Thane with sharp lips and an offset bearing seat on a stiff, heat-resistant core. The 56mm width and full 56mm contact patch put a lot of urethane on the road, so it grips hard in corners. It's designed for grip first, so it holds its line through high-speed corners.

Key Features

• 80mm diameter: big roll speed and momentum
• 56mm contact patch: maximum grip and stability at speed
• Sharp lips: stays railed through fast corners
• Offset bearing seat: grip first through fast corners
• Happy Thane: smooth, fast, high-traction urethane
• Heat-resistant core: high-strength, high-stiffness urethane

Specs

• Diameter: 80mm
• Width: 56mm
• Contact patch: 56mm
• Durometer: 83a (range: 77a, 80a, 83a)
• Lip profile: Sharp lips with surface skin
• Core position: Offset
• Core: High-strength, high-stiffness, heat-resistant urethane
• Formula: Happy Thane
• Weight: 230g (8.2oz) per wheel
• Best for: Speed, racing, downhill, fast commutes, long pushes
• Sold as: Set of 4 (bearings not included)

About Orangatang

Orangatang was hatched in Southern California in 2008 as the sister wheel brand of Loaded Boards. The two still share a building and most of the same crew in Culver City: Loaded builds the boards, and Orangatang makes what they roll on.

Orangatang is known for its Happy Thane urethane, a smooth, fast, high-traction formula, poured into shapes for every kind of longboarding, from compact freeride wheels to 105mm giants for distance pushing and e-skate. Every wheel is listed with real numbers for width, contact patch, lip shape and bearing seat, so you can choose exactly the ride you want.

FAQs

What are Orangatang Kegel wheels best for?
Speed and grip. They're built for downhill, racing and hard carving, where the big 80mm size and full 56mm contact patch keep you locked in. Orangatang also pitches them for fast commutes, long pushes and electric longboards.

What does 83a mean?
83a is a firmer option. It rolls faster on smooth roads and breaks into slides more easily, with a little less grip and cushion than 80a. Heavier riders often prefer it too.

Do I need risers for 80mm wheels?
On drop-through and many drop-deck boards with wheel cut-outs, often not. On a topmount, you'll usually need a riser and should check for wheelbite at full lean before riding. Tighter trucks need less clearance than loose ones.

Are Kegels good for sliding?
They're built for grip, not drift. Orangatang designs the Kegel to stay planted through high-speed corners, so it won't break loose as easily as a rounded-lip freeride wheel. For learning slides, a rounded-lip wheel like the Fat Free or Beefcake is the better choice.

Do they come with bearings?
No, they're sold as wheels only. You'll need 8 standard 608 skate bearings for a set of 4, and on longboard wheels we recommend bearings with built-in spacers, or separate spacers, for a smoother, longer-lasting setup.

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