Randal has been shaping downhill, carving and slalom performance since the earliest days of modern longboarding, and the Randal RII Single Front Truck in 108 mm with a 35-degree baseplate is a reminder of why the brand earned its legendary status. Born in the mid-1970s out of the explosion of surf-inspired skateboarding, Randal refined a truck geometry that balanced stability and turning in a way no one else had touched at the time. Through the years their cast trucks, precision angles and unmatched durability became the backbone of speedboarding, carving paths and slalom courses around the world. Today the RII series carries that lineage forward with the same commitment to quality that cemented Randal’s place in skate history.
The 108 mm RII front truck is built for responsiveness in tight spaces, excelling on narrow race decks and slalom boards where precision steering matters most. The 35-degree baseplate delivers highly controlled turns while maintaining directional stability at speed, making it a favourite setup for competitive racers and serious carvers. Cast from virgin-grade aluminium, tuned with Grade 8 axles and kingpin, and running the iconic red 90A “juice” bushings, the RII is engineered to stay consistent under pressure. This model is sold as a dedicated single front truck—ideal when riders pair it with a stiffer, lower-angle rear to create the classic slalom feel: quick steering up front with rock-solid tracking behind.
To understand why a truck like this matters, you have to understand the slalom scene itself. Slalom skateboarding is one of the oldest competitive disciplines, emerging in the 1960s and exploding in popularity through the 1970s as riders began weaving through cones with surf-inspired flow and speed. The culture has always balanced precision and style. It’s a discipline defined not by chaos but by control, where the smallest shift of weight can be the difference between a clean line and a toppled cone. Slalom riders obsess over geometry, deck flex, bushing rebound and truck angles because the sport rewards perfect tuning. The community that grew around it remains tight-knit, deeply knowledgeable and fiercely proud of its roots, carrying decades of DIY race courses, parking-lot throwdowns and world-class competitions.
Slalom today sits at a unique intersection of heritage and progression. You still see racers showing up with hand-drilled boards, ultra-dialled bushings and vintage-inspired kits, but you also see the influence of modern longboarding, surfskate culture and advanced urethane pushing the scene forward. It’s a discipline that rewards finesse, timing and board feel, and that’s exactly where Randal trucks found their place. For many riders, a Randal front truck is the heart of a slalom setup, offering the crisp, predictable steering needed to weave through a tight course while keeping enough stability to stay centred during acceleration.
This is where the RII 108 mm truly shines. Its narrow hanger keeps turns sharp without sacrificing composure, and the steep baseplate angle gives it the lively, front-initiated steering response that slalom riders crave. On a hard carve, the truck springs back with precision thanks to those firm red bushings, creating the snappy feedback that makes technical riding so addictive. Whether mounted on a dedicated race deck or a nimble city-carve board, the RII brings the unmistakable Randal feel—smooth, direct and rooted in decades of skate evolution.
As slalom continues its quiet resurgence, fuelled by collectors, racers and new-generation carvers rediscovering the discipline, the demand for authentic hardware has never been stronger. Randal’s RII series stands as a link between eras, carrying forward a blueprint that shaped the sport while still holding its own among modern designs. The 108 mm 35-degree model represents everything slalom riders value: durability, geometry that works and a riding feel that’s instantly recognizable.
Available now in raw finish at CalStreets BoarderLabs, the Randal RII 108 mm Single Front Truck is a reminder that some designs become legendary for a reason. In a skate world full of trends and turnover, the slalom scene has always honoured what truly works—and Randal continues to earn that respect with every carve.
