If you want to get a safer ride that will help you in case of a nosedive, then take a look at the Onewheel GT Fangs from Land-Surf. It’s an upgraded lineup taking some of the best features from both Fangs for the XR and Pint. The GT Fangs are the 7th generation of bumper wheels and the ultimate solution to a low-friction nose that works both on-road or off-road.
Fangs can save you from a nosedive, the Onewheel Pint fangs have saved not only my ass but multiple riders across the world. Today more than 6000 fangs have been sold and installed on boards, making it one of the essential accessories for the Onewheel.
The GT Fangs come with some new upgrades like a larger 43x19mm wheel size, 100A hardness urethane wheels, and molded from super tough UHMW plastic (the same material used on Bang Bumpers).
We recommend any first-time Onewheeler that wants to increase the safety of their board against unexpected nosedives to get a set of bumper wheels. Especially while learning the board. You can get them from their official homepage.
Installation is easy as you only need to remove the front bumper with the included Torx key and slide it in.
Fangs GT vs Stock Bumper Toughness Test
The upgraded material with the UHMW PE plastic construction makes them super tough and almost unbreakable. They are so tough that Land-Surf offers you a new one if you somehow break it. You’d get a free replacement under warranty.
Here is a test comparing the stock bumper to the new Fangs GT. They are trying to break it unsuccessfully with a 5lb hammer. This is promising!
Nose Drags with the GT Fangs
Bart Miller shows some nice nosedrags with the GT Fangs.
Upgraded Materials
The GT Fangs come with some new upgrades, the axle, a larger 43x19mm 100A hardness urethane wheels, and molded from super tough UHMW plastic. Making this the best front-wheel bumper to date.
The fangs come with a 2 year warranty against any manufacturing defects.
The Wheel Axles
The stainless CNC axles are custom-made for the Fangs GT, and each axle is secured by two CNC Aluminum axle carriers. There are no external screws for the axle, resulting in a very clean, streamlined look that is unlike any other bumper.
As the axles insert from the inside of the bumper they will not come loose, making it impossible of losing them.
The Plastic
The plastic has been upgraded and now is the same as the bumper, UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) plastic. UHMW is an extremely tough abrasion-resistant, wear-resistant, FDA-compliant plastic with low friction, making it ideal for a bumper.
UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance. The versatility of polyethylene has made it a popular plastic for countless industrial applications that require durability, low friction, and chemical resistance. Applications include UHMW wear strips, chain guides, packaging machinery parts, and marine dock fender pads.
The Tires
The tires have been upgraded and wider, 43x19mm wheels made of 100A urethane.
Fangs GT Includes:
UHMW PE plastic construction – super tough and unbreakable with a 5-6mm thick outer shell, it’s built to take hits!
- 2 x 43x19mm wheels of 100A urethane
- 4 x Stainless Steel Torx Screws, and Torx T20 L-key
- 2 x Stainless Steel Custom M6 CNC Axles
- 4 x CNC aluminum axle carriers
- 2 x Stainless Steel bearings per wheel
Get your Onewheel GT Fangs from Land-Surfs official homepage or any third-party reseller close to you. Are you located in Europe or USA check out our comprehensive list of Onewheel Accessories shops.
The only way to prevent nosedives is to not accelerate too hard for a given speed – thus, no product can “prevent” a nosedive. Gradual speed increases will result in less nosedive events, as will riding at moderate speeds. FANGS™ take practice and skill to use effectively.
