In a recent YouTube video, the Braille Skateboarding team tested several 3D-printed skateboard wheels. The wheels were made by a spectator named Nick and sent to the team.
They consisted of three different sets, each with unique features. The first set consisted of hollow wheels with no ball bearings, the second set consisted of extremely lightweight wheels, and the third set consisted of wheels with different densities.
To everyone’s surprise, the hollow wheels without ball bearings withstood the load tests. Despite their lightweight construction and lack of ball bearings, they were able to support the weight of the skaters and did not break under the load. They did not roll as smoothly as conventional wheels, but the robustness impressed the testers.
The extremely lightweight wheels, on the other hand, did not last long. According to the testers, the wheels were so light and hollow that they broke under the first load. The third set, the wheels with different densities, showed an interesting mix of durability and performance.
The test of Braille Skateboarding
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