Bones Bushings Hardcore Soft (81A) Black
by
Bones
SKU: BO407
Description
Bones Hardcore Soft 81A skateboard bushings are built for skaters who want a loose, easy-turning truck. The soft urethane compresses with minimal effort, so you get deep, flowing turns without fighting your setup. If your trucks feel stiff no matter how loose you run the kingpin nut, 81A is the fix.
Soft bushings usually trade control for turn, getting mushy, wobbly, or squeezing out of their cups. Bones solved that by chemically bonding high-rebound cushion urethane to a hard inner core. The core supports the soft urethane so it stays seated, returns to center, and feels consistent every time you lean.
Who Soft 81A Bushings Are For
- Lighter riders who have trouble compressing stock bushings
- Cruising and carving, where smooth, deep turns matter most
- Bowl, pool, and transition skating that calls for quick, tight lines
- Anyone who wants a looser feel without cranking the kingpin nut
Features
- Patented Double Action bushing design
- Chemically bonded hard core insert
- High-rebound Bones cushion urethane
Benefits
- Virtually no break-in period
- Highly responsive turns
- Better truck centering and control
- Bushings won't pop out of their cups
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Hardcore Bushings |
| Hardness | 81A (Soft) |
| Fits | All major trucks, including Independent, Venture, Thunder, Tensor, Royal, and more |
| Quantity | One pack outfits two trucks |
Choosing the Right Bones Hardcore Bushing
| Hardness | Feel | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Soft 81A (this page) | Loose, easy turning | Lighter riders, cruising, carving, transition |
| Medium 91A | Balanced turn and stability | Most riders, street, park, all-around |
| Hard 96A | Tight, stable, controlled | Heavier riders, technical street, speed |
FAQ
Are soft bushings good for heavier riders?
Usually not. Heavier skaters tend to over-compress 81A bushings, which can feel unstable. Medium 91A or Hard 96A is the better match.
Can soft bushings cause wheel bite?
Looser trucks lean further, so wheel bite is more likely on setups with large wheels or low trucks. Riser pads fix this if it happens.
Do Bones Hardcore bushings fit Independent trucks?
Yes. They fit Independent, Venture, Thunder, Tensor, Royal, and most other standard skateboard trucks.
Description
Bones Hardcore Soft 81A skateboard bushings are built for skaters who want a loose, easy-turning truck. The soft urethane compresses with minimal effort, so you get deep, flowing turns without fighting your setup. If your trucks feel stiff no matter how loose you run the kingpin nut, 81A is the fix.
Soft bushings usually trade control for turn, getting mushy, wobbly, or squeezing out of their cups. Bones solved that by chemically bonding high-rebound cushion urethane to a hard inner core. The core supports the soft urethane so it stays seated, returns to center, and feels consistent every time you lean.
Who Soft 81A Bushings Are For
- Lighter riders who have trouble compressing stock bushings
- Cruising and carving, where smooth, deep turns matter most
- Bowl, pool, and transition skating that calls for quick, tight lines
- Anyone who wants a looser feel without cranking the kingpin nut
Features
- Patented Double Action bushing design
- Chemically bonded hard core insert
- High-rebound Bones cushion urethane
Benefits
- Virtually no break-in period
- Highly responsive turns
- Better truck centering and control
- Bushings won't pop out of their cups
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Hardcore Bushings |
| Hardness | 81A (Soft) |
| Fits | All major trucks, including Independent, Venture, Thunder, Tensor, Royal, and more |
| Quantity | One pack outfits two trucks |
Choosing the Right Bones Hardcore Bushing
| Hardness | Feel | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Soft 81A (this page) | Loose, easy turning | Lighter riders, cruising, carving, transition |
| Medium 91A | Balanced turn and stability | Most riders, street, park, all-around |
| Hard 96A | Tight, stable, controlled | Heavier riders, technical street, speed |
FAQ
Are soft bushings good for heavier riders?
Usually not. Heavier skaters tend to over-compress 81A bushings, which can feel unstable. Medium 91A or Hard 96A is the better match.
Can soft bushings cause wheel bite?
Looser trucks lean further, so wheel bite is more likely on setups with large wheels or low trucks. Riser pads fix this if it happens.
Do Bones Hardcore bushings fit Independent trucks?
Yes. They fit Independent, Venture, Thunder, Tensor, Royal, and most other standard skateboard trucks.