Orangatang Longboard Wheels Kegel Purple 80mm 83A
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Orangatang
SKU: OTANG-KEGL-PUR
Description
The Orangatang Kegel 80mm 83A Longboard Wheels (Purple) are the purple 83A version of Orangatang's 80mm Kegel. Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement.
The Orangatang Kegel is your ticket to high-speed steamroller action. The athletic one in the lineup, the Kegel is always warmed up, always slightly flexing, and always ready to go faster than strictly necessary.
Poured in Orangatang's Happy Thane formula for speed, rebound, and supple, muscular grip. Sharp lips and a full-width 56mm contact patch keep the urethane planted through high-speed corners, while the large offset core adds quick acceleration and consistent, predictable wear.
Who These Wheels Are For
- Riders who want a wheel for downhill grip
- Riders who want a wheel for distance & e-skate
- Riders who want a wheel for carve & pump
Features
- 80mm x 56mm with a 56mm contact patch
- Sharp, surface skin lips
- Offset hub
- 230 g per wheel
- 83A (purple)
- Orangatang's Happy Thane formula, poured in California
Benefits
- Big roll speed and momentum
- Maximum grip and traction
- Balanced grip and release
About the Kegel Shape
Sharp lips hold a line through hard carves, surface skin keeps maximum bite until it wears in, and an offset hub lets the outer lip flex and grab the road, per Orangatang. This mid-size diameter balances roll speed with quick acceleration.
Specs
| Brand | Orangatang |
| Model | Kegel |
| Diameter | 80mm |
| Width | 56mm |
| Contact Patch | 56mm |
| Lips | Sharp, surface skin |
| Hub | Offset |
| Weight | 230 g per wheel |
| Durometer | 83A (purple) |
| Formula | Happy Thane |
| Best For | Downhill grip, Distance & e-skate, Carve & pump |
| Includes | Set of 4 wheels |
| Bearings | Not included |
Choose Your Durometer and Bearing Option
The Kegel comes in 3 colors, and each color is a different durometer. Every one is available as wheels only, or bundled with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.
| Color | Durometer | Feel | Wheels Only | With Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
| Purple | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement | Wheels only (this page) | Wheels + bearings |
How Durometer Works
Orangatang color-codes every wheel by hardness. Lower is softer: more grip and more cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement.
| Color | Durometer | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends |
| Pink or Purple | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement |
| Yellow | 86A | Hardest: the easiest slides and the most durable |
Upgrade to Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings
Want bearings with these wheels? Get the Kegel 83A with Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings bundle. Loaded Jehu V2 bearings have extended inner raceways that eliminate the need for separate spacers and speed rings, so you can crank your axle nuts all the way down and keep your setup tight.
Shop all Orangatang longboard wheels.
FAQ
What is the Kegel best for?
Downhill grip, Distance & e-skate, Carve & pump, according to Orangatang's buyer's guide.
Which durometer should I get?
Lower is softer: more grip and cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement. Orangatang calls 80A the sensible middle.
Do I need risers?
This mid-size diameter balances roll speed with quick acceleration. Riser height also depends on your trucks and deck.
What's included?
A set of 4 Orangatang Kegel 80mm 83A wheels. Bearings are sold separately, or get the bundle with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.
Description
The Orangatang Kegel 80mm 83A Longboard Wheels (Purple) are the purple 83A version of Orangatang's 80mm Kegel. Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement.
The Orangatang Kegel is your ticket to high-speed steamroller action. The athletic one in the lineup, the Kegel is always warmed up, always slightly flexing, and always ready to go faster than strictly necessary.
Poured in Orangatang's Happy Thane formula for speed, rebound, and supple, muscular grip. Sharp lips and a full-width 56mm contact patch keep the urethane planted through high-speed corners, while the large offset core adds quick acceleration and consistent, predictable wear.
Who These Wheels Are For
- Riders who want a wheel for downhill grip
- Riders who want a wheel for distance & e-skate
- Riders who want a wheel for carve & pump
Features
- 80mm x 56mm with a 56mm contact patch
- Sharp, surface skin lips
- Offset hub
- 230 g per wheel
- 83A (purple)
- Orangatang's Happy Thane formula, poured in California
Benefits
- Big roll speed and momentum
- Maximum grip and traction
- Balanced grip and release
About the Kegel Shape
Sharp lips hold a line through hard carves, surface skin keeps maximum bite until it wears in, and an offset hub lets the outer lip flex and grab the road, per Orangatang. This mid-size diameter balances roll speed with quick acceleration.
Specs
| Brand | Orangatang |
| Model | Kegel |
| Diameter | 80mm |
| Width | 56mm |
| Contact Patch | 56mm |
| Lips | Sharp, surface skin |
| Hub | Offset |
| Weight | 230 g per wheel |
| Durometer | 83A (purple) |
| Formula | Happy Thane |
| Best For | Downhill grip, Distance & e-skate, Carve & pump |
| Includes | Set of 4 wheels |
| Bearings | Not included |
Choose Your Durometer and Bearing Option
The Kegel comes in 3 colors, and each color is a different durometer. Every one is available as wheels only, or bundled with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.
| Color | Durometer | Feel | Wheels Only | With Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
| Purple | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement | Wheels only (this page) | Wheels + bearings |
How Durometer Works
Orangatang color-codes every wheel by hardness. Lower is softer: more grip and more cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement.
| Color | Durometer | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends |
| Pink or Purple | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement |
| Yellow | 86A | Hardest: the easiest slides and the most durable |
Upgrade to Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings
Want bearings with these wheels? Get the Kegel 83A with Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings bundle. Loaded Jehu V2 bearings have extended inner raceways that eliminate the need for separate spacers and speed rings, so you can crank your axle nuts all the way down and keep your setup tight.
Shop all Orangatang longboard wheels.
FAQ
What is the Kegel best for?
Downhill grip, Distance & e-skate, Carve & pump, according to Orangatang's buyer's guide.
Which durometer should I get?
Lower is softer: more grip and cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement. Orangatang calls 80A the sensible middle.
Do I need risers?
This mid-size diameter balances roll speed with quick acceleration. Riser height also depends on your trucks and deck.
What's included?
A set of 4 Orangatang Kegel 80mm 83A wheels. Bearings are sold separately, or get the bundle with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.