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350mm long x 15mm wide High Torque Drive 55mm High Power STRONGBELT for Gummie wheels on the CARVE or ORRSOM Boards

This is a 350mm long x 15mm wide High Torque Drive (HTD) Re-enforced Rubber Belt, which has 5mm Tooth Spacing (5M). It is a High Power rated (HP) TRANSMISSON BELT made by the world famous German Brand called STRONGBELT. This one is used to transfer the power from the Motor & Motor Pulley into power at the rear wheels of a TRAMPA Electric Street Carver

TRAMPA opted to set a new standard in E-Skating, becoming the first in the world to fit to all of the E-Boards in its range, a 15mm wide TRANSMISSON BELT as standard! Our standard 15mm belt is almost double the width of nearly all other E-Sk8's out there, they tend to use a flimsy off the shelf 8/9mm transmission belts which can be prone to stretch, slip & ultimately snap. 

Using a re-enforced 15mm wide High Power Belt reduces stretch, eliminates slip & as a consequence provides a constantly smooth whilst incredibly intuitive power delivery direct to the rear Drive Wheels of your board. When accelerating or engine breaking (KERS), even from a standing start the STRONGBELT power is smooth & does not slip, or strain the motor, it does a damn gooood job!.....

STRONGBELT, as their name suggests, is a heavy industry brand that usually supplies the likes of Train manufacturers, where serious levels of quality with no excuses on failure are expected from the product as standard, as failure for such an item is serious as the consequences may result in death! STRONGBELT weave KEVLAR into their Pulley Belts, Kevlar is one of the strongest fibers known to man, its often added into materials to gain extra strength.... STRONGBELT have the best reputation in the Power Transmission Industry. These extra quality details in the production of our electronic motor drives, provides the maximum responsiveness achievable whilst maintaining a super smooth power delivery to the rider at all times. 

Belt Tension Roller Housing for 15mm Belts - SILVER

Ensuring that belts are correctly tensioned and positioned is an important part of setting up and maintaining your board. A poorly tensioned belt is far more likely to snap or slip, both of which are highly undesirable when your belts are also your brakes!

Made from T6 Heat-treated Aluminium, these Belt Tension Rollers are to designed to house a premium TRAMPA 608 BEARING, ensuring a smooth and consistent roll while tensioning the belts. Used with 15mm belts on PRO BELT or OPEN BELT DRIVE, as well as MKII Urban Carve Motor Mounts.

Sprung Steel C-CLIP used inside the Belt tension housings to secure 608 bearing

Ensuring that belts are correctly tensioned and positioned is an important part of setting up and maintaining your board. A poorly tensioned belt is far more likely to snap or slip, both of which are highly undesirable when your belts are also your brakes!

These C-Clips ensure the 608 bearing is secure within the Tension Rollers

Step SPACER used for positioning the 15mm Tension Roller on OBD Drive

Ensuring that belts are correctly tensioned and positioned is an important part of setting up and maintaining your board. A poorly tensioned belt is far more likely to snap or slip, both of which are highly undesirable when your belts are also your brakes!

These Spacer-Axles have two functions, correctly positioning the 20mm Tension Roller, as well as providing the housed 608 bearing a snug-fitting axle to spin freely on.

TRAMPA Custom DC Motor 6364 6376 6386 - SINGLE

TRAMPA Custom Single motor 6364 160Kv or 6376 wound in 160Kv or 185Kv configurations.

TRAMPA's very own purpose made 160 KV 6376 Out-Runner Motor provides 160RPM per volt. CUSTOM MADE to handle HIGH Power outputs.

This Motor has many NEW features that increase both hardiness & efficiency!

- Improved thermal design; with a more thermally-connected-mass, heat can dissipate much more efficiently. The new Rotor bodies feature raised rings that increase surface area, further helping heat dissipation.

- Stronger Hardware; larger & stronger bolts have been used throughout the motor, improving the motor’s strength & sturdiness, while making maintenance a lot less fiddle-y.

- Optimised Air-cooling; Stator cooling via air-flow - larger openings on the stator & having no sensor PCB both help to encourage a cooling flow of air through the motor. Further improve the air-flow using the MKII Motor Housing & Fan End-cap Kit.    

- Accurate & faster temperature readings; With a heat sensor glued to the copper windings in the ideal location, it's possible to get faster and more accurate motor-temp readings, which is important for future sensorless startup algorithms.

- Optimised for sensorless rotor position detection; With no sensor PCB inside, this motor works best when used with a VESC Speed Controller featuring Advanced Sensorless Startup - when paired & activated the motor will be able to reach full torque at 0RMP! 

All TRAMPA Motors use Premium high-temperature Copper & the highest grade of Neodymium Magnets available. The magnets connect to an Extended & Heat treated 8mm Steel Axle shaft that's locked in a balanced position with 4 precision Bearings. All screws & fixings used in the assembly are Marine grade Stainless Steel. All creating super-tough  motors that can easily out-perform the competition!

Our special design allows you to fit mesh filters, or entire Motor housings, preventing the impregnation of particles entering in the motor & stopping them running smoothly. The motor Stators are equipped with twelve M4 threaded mounting holes, sitting on a 44mm diameter circle. The extra holes allow the motor to be mounted at the exact angle needed so the motor cables always sit in the perfect angle, towards the mount or deck.

Using 38.5mm x 8mm Heat-Treated Hardened-Steel Motor Shaft (fitted with a 12x3x3mm KEYWAY locator as standard), the extra length of the Axle allows us to add adequate support with Motor Axle Supports, & allows us to fit  Extra wide Motor Pulleys for the 15 - 20mm wide HTD 5M STRONGBELTs we use as standard, guaranteeing a much stronger power delivery.

Two 3x3x12mm KEYWAYs lock the Axle shaft at both ends (1 to the Rotor & 1 to the Motor Pulley), eliminating any & all "Motor slip", & providing maximum performance to the rider, while gaining critical data for the VESC speed controller.

The Heavy Duty & high quality power cables use 4mm Gold Plated Bullet Connectors to connect to a power source. 

HALF CAGE Motor protection Housing - Aluminium

TRAMPA's HALF CAGE Motor Protection Sleeve is CNC precision cut from premium T6 grade Ali. Its Heat Treated & anodised in all the usual 10 colours for customisation & finally installed with a contrasting Black Painted Stainless Steel Anti Particle filter.

HALF CAGE Motor Protectors connect to nearly all Motor Mount options that TRAMPA offers & will fit to all of TRAMPA's 63mm Motors. They work in conjunction with the motor END FILTER & Star shaped FILTER HOLDER or if you have space on your hanger to fit the MOTOR FANS for additional cooling.

The Stainless Steel Mesh Gauge is 0.15mm, so being this tiny means only allow particulates that are small enough to pass through the air gap between motor magnets & the stator will get in, preventing excess damage & maintaining long life for your motors. 

This Motor protection cage has been designed for those who want to save as much weight as possible whilst still maintaining a high level of protection against the ingress of grit or dirt & for sharp good looks. 

Fitting Motor any of the Motor Filters TRAMPA offers, is a good thing for your motor allowing constant cooling whilst reducing wear at all times. 

Aluminium Star Shaped Motor Filter Holder for all 63mm size Motors

The Motor Star Holder is a critical piece of Trampa motors - it holds in place the filter at the end of the motor casing keeping dust and debris out so you can ride longer!

Aluminium Star Shaped Motor Filter Holder for all 63mm size Motors

The Motor Star Holder is a critical piece of Trampa motors - it holds in place the filter at the end of the motor casing keeping dust and debris out so you can ride longer!

Stainless Steel Motor Filter is Held in place using the Motor filter holder

This Stainless Steel 'Motor END FILTER' fits into the end of any of TRAMPA's motors,

Fitting filters to your motors prevents dust n debris from entering the motor whilst still allowing cool air enter & pass though, encouraging cool operating temperatures.

This circular Stainless Steel Filter is pre-punched with the fixing holes to fit to all TRAMPA Motors. It requires the STAR SHAPED ALUMINUM END FILTER HOLDER to secure the end filter into place, whilst M3x4mm Dome Headed bolts screw through the star holder & filter turning directly into the end of the motor.

Stainless Steel Motor Filter is Held in place using the Motor filter holder

This Stainless Steel 'Motor END FILTER' fits into the end of any of TRAMPA's motors,

Fitting filters to your motors prevents dust n debris from entering the motor whilst still allowing cool air enter & pass though, encouraging cool operating temperatures.

This circular Stainless Steel Filter is pre-punched with the fixing holes to fit to all TRAMPA Motors. It requires the STAR SHAPED ALUMINUM END FILTER HOLDER to secure the end filter into place, whilst M3x4mm Dome Headed bolts screw through the star holder & filter turning directly into the end of the motor.

Stainless Steel Motor filter wraps around the CAN of the 63mm TRAMPA motors preventing dust n debris from entering the motor

This Stainless Steel WRAP Around Motor filter wraps around the CAN or BASE of any of TRAMPA's motors,

There are air cooling holes in the base of TRAMPA's motors to encourage cool air to enter to keep the motor running cool, prolongiung maximum throttle! The stainless filters prevent dust n debris from entering the motor whilst still allowing cool air enter & pass though.

The WRAP Around Stainless Filter has fixing holes pre-punched into it. During installation the filter should be folded in half. This is best done over a firm accurate straight line such as a metal ruler. Once the filter is folded in half it is double thickness & therefore double filtered...

Using tiny M3x4mm Dome Headed Allen Key bolts & a tiny amount of non permenant Lock Tight to stop them running out, pass the little bolts though the pre-punched fixing holes in the filter & stretching the filter into a tight position & screw directly into the can of the motor.

This filter fits all TRAMPA Motors & is best used in conjunction with the Motor END FILTER & ALUMINUM END FILTER HOLDER that secures the end filter in place

44 Tooth Slave Pulley - HYPA or SUPERSTAR/MEGASTAR - URBAN Motor Mounts

TRAMPA's 44 Tooth Slave Pulley has been designed to be used specifically when connecting electric motors through the URBAN Motor Mounts when using the new & oversized, super grippy GUMMIES longboard style tyres.  Frank was un-able to design 1 pulley to fit all styles of TRAMPA hub, so there are two different models for HYPA or SUPERSTAR/MEGASTAR Hubs.

The 44 Tooth Slave Pulley has been precision milled from super-light-weight & mega strong Heat Treated T6 Aluminum. The pulleys teeth stand 5mm tall, this is the same size teeth as that found on TRAMPA's Premium 15mm wide German made 'Strongbelt' & when the Strongbelts are wrapped around the pulleys, the belt fits so efficiently it has what we call HIGH TORQUE DRIVE (HTD). HTD insures all of the motors Torque is pushed through the pulleys into the wheels & when coupled with the amazing VESC 6 & 12s Battery power provides instant smooth unreal Power on tap to the rider!

This smaller sized 44 Tooth pulley is actually higher in gearing than the 66 tooth & therefore when fitted it increases the final drive (top Speed) compensating for the smaller sized final drive the wheel was originally intended to fit to... Gummies tyres only measure 125mm which are obviously smaller than 6.5, 7 & 8 inch wheel options we also offer so the Gummies Tyres love the extra gearing the 44 Tooth Brings :-)

TRAMPA's 44 Tooth Slave Pulley for HYPA hubs works in conjunction with all & any of the 13, 14 or 15 tooth Motor Pulley in the range. Changing your Motor Pulley will drastically alter the performance & characteristics of your ride... 13 Tooth motor Pulley is best for Hill Climbing whilst 15 Tooth Motor Pulley is best for high speed, 14 tooth motor Pulley will give you good all round performance...

To connect the 44 Tooth Pulley to the hubs you will need 5 or 6x M4x40mm Socket capped Bolts which screw through the wheel assembly directly into the Pulley very neatly!

Custom 15mm wide Motor Pulley 13, 14 or 15 tooth

TRAMPA's 15mm wide 13-15 Tooth Motor Pulleys connect directly to the Motor Axle & are secured into position using a Magnetic Fixing Key & 4mm Locking Grub Screw.

These custom made Motor Pulley Wheels  fit 15mm wide STRONGBELTS, which should never stretch or break whilst at the same time providing a very smooth power delivery to the user - even from a standing start.

Choice of Aluminium or Black Steel. Aluminium Pulleys are perfect for those looking to save every gram possible on their board - Black Steel Pullys are heavier, but much harder wearing.

Changing your Motor Pulley &/or Drive pulley wheels will drastically change the performance of your ride... :-)

13 Tooth
Best performance for climbing steep inclines.

14 Tooth 
Best all-round performance

15 Tooth 
Best performance forreaching top speeds.

The KEYWAY connects between the Motor Pulley & the Motor Axle Shaft to eliminate slip under power 3x3x8mm

TRAMPA's Motor Axle Shaft to Pulley KEYWAY measures 3 x 3 x 8mm. It connects into the Motor Pulley when mounted onto the motor Axle Shaft & is used to center the pulley on the Axle & to assist in delivering all the power from the motor without slip! This KEYWAY will fit to all TRAMPA motors amongst others.

TRAMPA's Axle length measures 38.5mm (from motor housing to end of shaft) & has a Diameter of 8mm. The centre of the key (3 x 3 x 8mm) sits 16.70mm away from the Motor front. Front side of Motor to Center of Key! Deduct 4mm & you have the length from front side of motor to the start of key....

14Fifties OBD MOTOR MOUNT - Custom Panel

TRAMPA’s amazing 12-FIFTIES Extra Wide Longboard Trucks are amazingly responsive, strong & adaptable.

This specially designed Baseplate adaptor acts as a spacer, raising or lowering the ride height of the board, changing the clearance & suitable wheels of the finished board.

Precision CNC’d from t6 heat-treated Aluminium, the Baseplate adaptor fits snuggly around the 12-fifties baseplate.

Open Belt Drive Motor Adaptor with Housed Bearing Connects with Both the 66 & the 76 Tooth Motor Mounts

The Open Belt Drive Motor Adaptor has been precision CNC’d from heat-treated T6 Aluminium to fit securely to the 66T or 76T OBD Motor Mount Connector Panels. 

Able to fit any TRAMPA motor in the range, the OBD Motor Adaptor can also fit the amazing looking PRO DELRIN Motor covers. 

Attaches to the Motor Mount Connector Panels using 4x M4x10 Dome Headed Bolts & 1x M4x20 Socket Capped Bolt
Attaches to Motors using 4x M4x10 Dome Headed Bolts. 
Attaches to DELRIN Motor Covers using 5x 3.5x12 Plastic Thread Cutting Bolts

M4 x 10mm TORX Dome/Button Headed Head Bolt Marine Grade Stainless Steel TORX

TORX Screws are less likely to strip out when compared to a hex screw, because of the way the load is distributed and applied between the tool and the hardware. Because of this load distribution, the height of the head of the bolt can be reduced - making them nice & flush. 

Made from A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel, all of the nuts, bolts & screws used in a TRAMPA board have proven to be up to the challenge of holding everything together. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel also means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the harshest of weather conditions & will laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks - which can turn other manufacturers’ nuts & bolts into corroded rusting wrecks!

Wherever possible, we dip all our bolts into BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE, to ensure an extra strong & secure fix between the nuts & bolts.

M6 x 25mm TORX Socket Capped TORX Head Bolt ISO 4762 Marine Grade Stainless Steel

TRAMPA's M4 x 40mm Socket Capped Bolt is made using A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel. This very special Bolt is specifically made for TRAMPA & is used to assemble the TRAMPA SUPERSTAR HUBS. The socket capped head of the Bolt screws neatly though the Spokes & into the fixing point in the Rim of the SUPERSTAR HUB eventually screwing  into the M4 nut on the other side easly.

Weighing just 3 grams each, they are very lightweight, look very sexy & are totally non corrosive. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel, means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the most harsh of weather conditions & they laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks, which do turn other manufacturers Nuts & Bolts into corrosive rusting wrecks! As well as being Non Corrosive all of the TRAMPA Bolts are diped in  BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE to ensure an extra strong secure fix between the Nut & the Bolt.

USED FOR: 

Bull Bars

M4 x 18mm TORX Socket Capped Head Bolt ISO 4762 Marine Grade Stainless Steel

TORX Screws are less likely to strip out when compared to a hex screw, because of the way the load is distributed and applied between the tool and the hardware. Because of this load distribution, the height of the head of the bolt can be reduced - making them nice & flush. 

Made from A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel, all of the nuts, bolts & screws used in a TRAMPA board have proven to be up to the challenge of holding everything together. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel also means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the harshest of weather conditions & will laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks - which can turn other manufacturers’ nuts & bolts into corroded rusting wrecks!

Wherever possible, we dip all our bolts into BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE, to ensure an extra strong & secure fix between the nuts & bolts.

M4 x 4mm Grub Screw M4 x 4mm Motor Pulley Grub Screw - Connects the Motor Pulley onto the Motor Axle Shaft

Made from A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel, all of the nuts, bolts & screws used in a TRAMPA board have proven to be up to the challenge of holding everything together. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel also means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the harshest of weather conditions & will laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks - which can turn other manufacturers’ nuts & bolts into corroded rusting wrecks!

Wherever possible, we dip all our bolts into BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE, to ensure an extra strong & secure fix between the nuts & bolts.

M3 x 4mm Dome Headed Head Allen-Key Bolt DIN6912 Marine Grade Stainless Steel

Made from A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel, all of the nuts, bolts & screws used in a TRAMPA board have proven to be up to the challenge of holding everything together. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel also means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the harshest of weather conditions & will laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks - which can turn other manufacturers’ nuts & bolts into corroded rusting wrecks!

Wherever possible, we dip all our bolts into BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE, to ensure an extra strong & secure fix between the nuts & bolts.

This Bolt is DOME HEADED, meaning that when screwed into position it sits low & neatly over the surface its screwed into. Preventing bolts from standing proud eliminates the chance of anything getting "snagged or hung-up" should it get caught on something..

Used For;

-TRAMPA MOTORS

M3 x 4mm Dome Headed Head Allen-Key Bolt DIN6912 Marine Grade Stainless Steel

Made from A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel, all of the nuts, bolts & screws used in a TRAMPA board have proven to be up to the challenge of holding everything together. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel also means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the harshest of weather conditions & will laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks - which can turn other manufacturers’ nuts & bolts into corroded rusting wrecks!

Wherever possible, we dip all our bolts into BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE, to ensure an extra strong & secure fix between the nuts & bolts.

This Bolt is DOME HEADED, meaning that when screwed into position it sits low & neatly over the surface its screwed into. Preventing bolts from standing proud eliminates the chance of anything getting "snagged or hung-up" should it get caught on something..

Used For;

-TRAMPA MOTORS

M6 x 25mm Bolt - Fixes Trucks to HolyPro Decks - Marine Grade Stainless steel with locking paste

Made from A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel, all of the nuts, bolts & screws used in a TRAMPA board have proven to be up to the challenge of holding everything together. Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel also means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the harshest of weather conditions & will laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks - which can turn other manufacturers’ nuts & bolts into corroded rusting wrecks!

Wherever possible, we dip all our bolts into BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE, to ensure an extra strong & secure fix between the nuts & bolts.

You’ll need 8 of the TRAMPA M6 x 25mm Marine Grade Stainless Steel Bolts & 8 of the TRAMPA M6 Stainless Steel Nylock Nuts to attach a pair of TRAMPA Skate Trucks to any TRAMPA Deck with Risers. You’ll also need a pair of 10mm ring spanners to tighten and loosen the Nuts & Bolts. Don’t forget to make sure you’re Nuts & Bolts are tight before you ride!

M4 x 40mm Socket Capped Allen-Key Bolt - Marine Grade Stainless steel with locking paste

TRAMPA's M4 x 40mm Socket Capped Bolt is made using A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel. This very special Bolt is specifically made for TRAMPA & is used to assemble the TRAMPA SUPERSTAR HUBS. The socket capped head of the Bolt screws neatly though the Spokes & into the fixing point in the Rim of the SUPERSTAR HUB eventually screwing  into the M4 nut on the other side easly.

Using Marine Grade Stainless Steel, means these Bolts will never rust on you! They can cope with the most harsh of weather conditions & they laugh in the face of sandy/salty beaches or muddy freeride tracks, which do turn other manufacturers Nuts & Bolts into corrosive rusting wrecks! As well as being Non Corrosive all of the TRAMPA Bolts are diped in  BLUE THREAD LOCKING PASTE to ensure an extra strong secure fix between the Nut & the Bolt.

USED FOR CONNECTING:  

SUPERSTAR HUBS       
MEGASTAR HUBS       
PHATLADS HUBS

M6 Nut - Marine Grade Stainless steel Nylock Nut - Fixes Bindings & Trucks to Deck

Introducing TRAMPA's M6 (6mm Thread) A4 Grade Marine Grade Stainless steel Nylock Nut. This Nylock Nut will fit to all M6 Bolts regardless of their length. This A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Nut will never rust on you! It is fitted with the world renowned NYLOCK System (Nylock is a nylon locking system where Nylon is pasted into the threads of the nut so that when the bolt is tightened into the nut the nylon grabs the thread of the bolt holding it locking it in the thread ensuring things do not vibrate loose or fall off when being ridden on rough terrain like that which a Mountain or Kiteboard endures. The NYLOCK System is fitted as standard to all TRAMPA Nuts. 

This Nut is used to fix to the Regular shaped M6 Bolts that hold the TRUCKS to the DECK for the HOLYPRO Decks & also for the countersunk bolts connecting the L BRACKETS TO the DECKs. Use an 10mm spanner or SOCKET for a Ratchet Driver to tighten the Nut onto the Bolt. Always ensure your Nuts & Bolts are tight before you ride!

Longboard & Skateboard Bearings (8 x 22 x 7mm) Red Black Blue White or GREEN Ceramic sidewalls ABEC 7 608

TRAMPA's Longboard bearings will fit to all classic Longboard & Skateboard Wheels.

TRAMPA's Skate sized 608 Bearing (8 x 22 x 7mm) is internationally known as 608 2RS Longboard Bearing or Skateboard Bearing. It is the High Precision stock choice of bearing supplied with all TRAMPABOARDS that use 8mm Axles.

TRAMPA's 608 Skate Bearing has been polished to a an above genuine ABEC 7 quality rating & offers fantastic performance to the user. This Bearing will spin very fast for prolonged periods & it with regular servicing & a few drops of Speed Cream every now & then will last you a very long time. too. The internal Ball Bearings are mounted in a stainless steel raceway & are coated in very fine grease similar to the properties of Speed Cream.

As with all of TRAMPA's Bearings this Longboard Bearing has been fitted with Friction Free (contact-less) Removable Shields making servicing really easy. To Service your Bearings use a sharp knife or 'Pick' to carefully take out the Removable Sleeves from the bearing & clean/soak the bearings in a pot of Petrol or Thinners. Once clean, dry thoroughly & add a few drops of Speed Cream. A few drops is more than enough so don't go pouring loads in, the oil just needs spreading over all of the surfaces so pop them on the axle & give them a spin to spread the cream evenly & only add 1 more drop of Speed cream if necessary. Remember to wipe up any excess cream spinning out of your bearings onto your wheels as this will attract dust & dirt looking messy in turn.

& add a few drops of Speed Cream. A few drops is more than enough so don't go pouring loads in, the oil just needs spreading over all of the surfaces so pop them on the axle & give them a spin to spread the cream evenly & only add 1 more drop of Speed cream if necessary. Remember to wipe up any excess cream spinning out of your bearings onto your wheels as this will attract dust & dirt looking messy in turn.