Bones Bearings Swiss
SKU: BO802
Description
Legendary Bones Swiss skateboard bearings have been the standard by which all other bearings are measured for more than 40 years. Combining Bones Skate Rated design with Swiss precision manufacturing, they're still a favorite with the world's top professional skaters.
Fast, smooth, and extremely long lasting, Bones Swiss normally last several times as long as ordinary ABEC rated bearings. They use the same high performance components as Bones Swiss Ceramics, but with polished chromium steel balls. Made in Switzerland.
Who Bones Swiss Are For
- Skaters who want the best steel bearing Bones makes
- Pros and serious skaters who skate every day
- Anyone tired of replacing cheap bearings
- Riders who want long-term value
Skate Rated, Not ABEC Rated
ABEC ratings were created for industrial machinery, not skateboarding. They measure tolerances at speeds far beyond anything a skateboard sees, and don't account for the side loads, impacts, and dirt that skate bearings deal with every session. Bones designs every bearing to its own Skate Rated standard, with clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant chosen specifically for skating.
Features
- Swiss precision manufacturing
- Polished chromium steel balls
- Single removable, non-contact rubber shield
- High speed nylon ball retainer
- Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant
- Skate Rated design and quality
Benefits
- Fast and smooth
- Lasts several times longer than ordinary bearings
- Easy cleaning and re-lubricating
- Proven by top pros for decades
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Swiss |
| Size | 608 (standard skateboard bearing, 8mm bore) |
| Balls | Polished chromium steel |
| Shield | Single non-contact, removable rubber shield |
| Retainer | High speed nylon |
| Lubricant | Bones Speed Cream |
| Made In | Switzerland |
| Includes | 8 bearings, 4 bearing spacers, instructions, and sticker |
Compare Bones Bearings
Every Bones bearing is Skate Rated and pre-lubricated with Speed Cream. The REDS family delivers the best value, while Swiss bearings are made in Switzerland for top-tier speed and durability.
| Bearing | Balls | What Sets It Apart | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDS | Steel | Bones' best-selling bearing, inspected twice | Everyday skating at the best price |
| Super REDS | Higher-grade steel | Quieter, smoother, and longer lasting than REDS | The first step up from REDS |
| Big Balls REDS | 6 larger steel balls | 17% larger balls roll through dirt | More speed and life at a REDS price |
| Ceramic REDS | Grade 5 ceramic | Lighter, faster, and rust-proof | Ceramic performance at a REDS price |
| Race REDS | Upgraded steel | Built-in spacer and extended race | Racing, freestyle, and precision trucks |
| Swiss (this page) | Polished chromium steel | Swiss made industry standard | Long life and pro-level performance |
| Super Swiss 6 | 6 larger steel balls | Swiss made, higher speed and strength | Faster acceleration and durability |
| Swiss Ceramic | Silicon nitride ceramic | Swiss made, lightest and fastest | The best Bones makes |
Complete Your Setup
- Bones Speed Cream: the same racing lubricant your bearings ship with, for keeping them fast after cleaning.
- Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit: cleans up to 8 bearings at once for a faster, more thorough flush.
FAQ
Are Bones Swiss worth the price?
For most skaters, yes. They normally last several times longer than ordinary bearings, so they often cost less over time than replacing cheap bearings.
What's the difference between Swiss and Swiss Ceramic?
They share the same high performance components, but Swiss use polished chromium steel balls while Swiss Ceramics use lighter, harder ceramic balls.
What does Skate Rated mean?
Skate Rated is Bones' own standard for skateboard bearings. Instead of ABEC ratings, which were built for industrial machinery, Skate Rated bearings use clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant designed specifically for skating.
Do these come with spacers?
Yes. Each pack includes 4 bearing spacers, one for each wheel, so you can tighten your axle nuts without binding the bearings.
Description
Legendary Bones Swiss skateboard bearings have been the standard by which all other bearings are measured for more than 40 years. Combining Bones Skate Rated design with Swiss precision manufacturing, they're still a favorite with the world's top professional skaters.
Fast, smooth, and extremely long lasting, Bones Swiss normally last several times as long as ordinary ABEC rated bearings. They use the same high performance components as Bones Swiss Ceramics, but with polished chromium steel balls. Made in Switzerland.
Who Bones Swiss Are For
- Skaters who want the best steel bearing Bones makes
- Pros and serious skaters who skate every day
- Anyone tired of replacing cheap bearings
- Riders who want long-term value
Skate Rated, Not ABEC Rated
ABEC ratings were created for industrial machinery, not skateboarding. They measure tolerances at speeds far beyond anything a skateboard sees, and don't account for the side loads, impacts, and dirt that skate bearings deal with every session. Bones designs every bearing to its own Skate Rated standard, with clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant chosen specifically for skating.
Features
- Swiss precision manufacturing
- Polished chromium steel balls
- Single removable, non-contact rubber shield
- High speed nylon ball retainer
- Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant
- Skate Rated design and quality
Benefits
- Fast and smooth
- Lasts several times longer than ordinary bearings
- Easy cleaning and re-lubricating
- Proven by top pros for decades
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Swiss |
| Size | 608 (standard skateboard bearing, 8mm bore) |
| Balls | Polished chromium steel |
| Shield | Single non-contact, removable rubber shield |
| Retainer | High speed nylon |
| Lubricant | Bones Speed Cream |
| Made In | Switzerland |
| Includes | 8 bearings, 4 bearing spacers, instructions, and sticker |
Compare Bones Bearings
Every Bones bearing is Skate Rated and pre-lubricated with Speed Cream. The REDS family delivers the best value, while Swiss bearings are made in Switzerland for top-tier speed and durability.
| Bearing | Balls | What Sets It Apart | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDS | Steel | Bones' best-selling bearing, inspected twice | Everyday skating at the best price |
| Super REDS | Higher-grade steel | Quieter, smoother, and longer lasting than REDS | The first step up from REDS |
| Big Balls REDS | 6 larger steel balls | 17% larger balls roll through dirt | More speed and life at a REDS price |
| Ceramic REDS | Grade 5 ceramic | Lighter, faster, and rust-proof | Ceramic performance at a REDS price |
| Race REDS | Upgraded steel | Built-in spacer and extended race | Racing, freestyle, and precision trucks |
| Swiss (this page) | Polished chromium steel | Swiss made industry standard | Long life and pro-level performance |
| Super Swiss 6 | 6 larger steel balls | Swiss made, higher speed and strength | Faster acceleration and durability |
| Swiss Ceramic | Silicon nitride ceramic | Swiss made, lightest and fastest | The best Bones makes |
Complete Your Setup
- Bones Speed Cream: the same racing lubricant your bearings ship with, for keeping them fast after cleaning.
- Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit: cleans up to 8 bearings at once for a faster, more thorough flush.
FAQ
Are Bones Swiss worth the price?
For most skaters, yes. They normally last several times longer than ordinary bearings, so they often cost less over time than replacing cheap bearings.
What's the difference between Swiss and Swiss Ceramic?
They share the same high performance components, but Swiss use polished chromium steel balls while Swiss Ceramics use lighter, harder ceramic balls.
What does Skate Rated mean?
Skate Rated is Bones' own standard for skateboard bearings. Instead of ABEC ratings, which were built for industrial machinery, Skate Rated bearings use clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant designed specifically for skating.
Do these come with spacers?
Yes. Each pack includes 4 bearing spacers, one for each wheel, so you can tighten your axle nuts without binding the bearings.