🛹 Momentum Wheels: A Legacy of Speed, Style, and Skate Culture

Momentum Wheels is more than just a skateboard wheel company—it's a cornerstone of Canadian skateboarding culture with deep roots in the scene and a reputation for quality, innovation, and community support. Let’s roll through its story.

🌱 Origins: Where It All Began

Momentum Wheels was co-founded in Canada by two influential figures in skateboarding: Rick McCrank, a celebrated professional skater known for his technical prowess and cultural contributions, and Kevin Harris, a former Bones Brigade pro and a pioneer in Canadian skateboarding. The company emerged from Vancouver’s vibrant skate scene, with a mission to produce high-performance wheels that could withstand the demands of serious street and park skating.

🏆 What Makes Momentum Wheels Notable?

Momentum quickly gained recognition for its durable urethane formulas and smooth ride. The brand became synonymous with:

• High-quality skateboard wheels designed for street, park, and transition skating

• Support for the Canadian skate scene, including collaborations and community events

• Innovative designs, including limited edition wheels and tribute releases like the Don Hartley memorial wheel, honoring a beloved Vancouver skate legend

Their wheels were known not just for performance, but for their connection to skateboarding’s deeper cultural roots.

🤝 Sponsorships and Team Riders

Momentum Wheels built a strong team of sponsored riders, many of whom became household names in the skateboarding world. Among them:

• Chris Haslam, a globally respected skater known for his creativity and technical innovation

• Morgan Smith, a stylish and consistent skater with international appeal

• Yoshiaki Toeda, representing Momentum in Japan and showcasing the brand’s global reach

• Magnus Hanson, Nate Lacoste, Larelle Gray, Jamie Palmore, and others who contributed to Momentum’s video legacy

Their skate videos—like Yo Llama! Llama! and Un Momentum Por Favor—captured the spirit of the brand and helped elevate its reputation worldwide.

🔧 What They're Doing Now

Momentum Wheels continues to evolve. Today, they’re pushing the boundaries of wheel design with products like the Hollow Wheel V3, engineered for electric skateboards and longboards. These wheels feature:

• Optimized urethane formulas for grip and comfort

• Hollow core technology for reduced weight and improved performance

• Durability-focused engineering, tested across dozens of material compounds

Their current focus blends traditional skateboarding with the growing electric skate market, showing their adaptability and commitment to innovation.

Momentum Wheels Welcomes Magnus Hanson!

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