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Bushings determine the turning resistance of a skateboard

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These colorful little urethane donuts dictate exactly how wobbly your ride will be. Nested inside the skateboard trucks, bushings squish when you lean, allowing the hanger to pivot. Harder bushings mean a stiff, unyielding ride perfect for going fast in a straight line, while soft bushings turn the board into a twitchy, hyper-responsive turning machine.

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