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[TheCrimsonShroud]

Worked 14 hours Sunday and told myself if I got over $100 at my second job I’d treat myself to some Ace 55s for my shaped 9.25”. So I got that coming in the mail. Stoked to try Ace finally.

[boneless900]

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Got a pair of the ACE x Theories 44's and my third copy of Static I




I love the attention to detail on these ;

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What make them TOA? Black baseplate and the thingy you showed on the photo? Curious if there's anything else

The black baseplate and raw hanger look incredible. This is making me want to strip/paint the spare af-1s I've got

[Daydream]

Worked 14 hours Sunday and told myself if I got over $100 at my second job I’d treat myself to some Ace 55s for my shaped 9.25”. So I got that coming in the mail. Stoked to try Ace finally.

yes! Good stuff. Excited to see how you like

[fulfillthedream]

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Got a pair of the ACE x Theories 44's and my third copy of Static I




I love the attention to detail on these ;

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What make them TOA? Black baseplate and the thingy you showed on the photo? Curious if there's anything else

nothing else except the laser etched axel. otherwise they dropped a series of clothes and made a video

[fulfillthedream]

Worked 14 hours Sunday and told myself if I got over $100 at my second job I’d treat myself to some Ace 55s for my shaped 9.25”. So I got that coming in the mail. Stoked to try Ace finally.

hell yeah. enjoy the ACE's

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Got a pair of the ACE x Theories 44's and my third copy of Static I




I love the attention to detail on these ;

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What make them TOA? Black baseplate and the thingy you showed on the photo? Curious if there's anything else

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nothing else except the laser etched axel. otherwise they dropped a series of clothes and made a video

this thumbnail is sooooo rowdy. whats the setup for that absolute monster of a human!? i’m not gonna click, it’s just gonna make me want some wide trucks and then i’m gonna get all angry again

[Cesspool86]

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Got the hopps 7.8 and the glue 7.75 from my local. Both are flat but the glue is flat as hell.  The ishod is a true fit 8.06. I fuck with the tue fits heavily. The thunders go with the lil guys

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yo…how flat are talking?

i am on a glue 8.125 and i really like the shape. it’s flat, could be flatter.
the other board i ride is an 8.06 true fit, not flat. not really a fan, cuz it’s steeper, and just…i know bbs makes ‘better’ (longer lasting) boards, but it just doesn’t feel nice, and the pop is decent at best. 360 flips are a saving grace of the truefit

It's pretty damn flat. Like that was the first thing I noticed and the reason I bought it. It is a 7.75 so I don't know if that makes a difference.  Here's the true fit on top and the glue on bottom

[Mbrimson88]

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Got the hopps 7.8 and the glue 7.75 from my local. Both are flat but the glue is flat as hell.  The ishod is a true fit 8.06. I fuck with the tue fits heavily. The thunders go with the lil guys

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yo…how flat are talking?

i am on a glue 8.125 and i really like the shape. it’s flat, could be flatter.
the other board i ride is an 8.06 true fit, not flat. not really a fan, cuz it’s steeper, and just…i know bbs makes ‘better’ (longer lasting) boards, but it just doesn’t feel nice, and the pop is decent at best. 360 flips are a saving grace of the truefit

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It's pretty damn flat. Like that was the first thing I noticed and the reason I bought it. It is a 7.75 so I don't know if that makes a difference.  Here's the true fit on top and the glue on bottom

That is interesting to see.

I copied it to the Woodshop thread too, as a reference.


Thanks for the pics of the angle of the kicks on the boards.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

Not *strictly* skate related, but volcom and diamond count for something

[Easy Slider]

Pulled the trigger on a bearing puller/press.

[fulfillthedream]

Pulled the trigger on a bearing puller/press.

nice! how much was it? thats the main thing that has held me back from getting one is the price. i dont change wheels and bearings often but i do have a set of quantum isotopes that i should be more careful with when changing wheels.

[Easy Slider]

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Pulled the trigger on a bearing puller/press.

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nice! how much was it? thats the main thing that has held me back from getting one is the price. i dont change wheels and bearings often but i do have a set of quantum isotopes that i should be more careful with when changing wheels.

It was freaking expensive, 100 Swiss francs which is roughly 100 bucks. I have Quantum Fusions and need to clean at least one wheel after literally every session to keep them going so I had to get it. Now I am stoked to clean the bearings on all my set up, can‘t wait for them to seize up lol

[Fooj]

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Pulled the trigger on a bearing puller/press.

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nice! how much was it? thats the main thing that has held me back from getting one is the price. i dont change wheels and bearings often but i do have a set of quantum isotopes that i should be more careful with when changing wheels.

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It was freaking expensive, 100 Swiss francs which is roughly 100 bucks. I have Quantum Fusions and need to clean at least one wheel after literally every session to keep them going so I had to get it. Now I am stoked to clean the bearings on all my set up, can‘t wait for them to seize up lol

A great investment. Ive had mine for about 5 years and use it all the time. Itll make you more likely to clean your bearings, also makes me feel good knowing theyre pressed in much straighter than i could do with my hands.

[j....soy.....]

Why do you have to clean them so often?

[Easy Slider]

Why do you have to clean them so often?

Because they seize up.

[moonordie]

Why do you have to clean them so often?

Probably because they suck. I don't intend to be mean but c'mon, I clean my swiss 1 - 2 times per year and I go hard on them.

[scab]

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Why do you have to clean them so often?

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Probably because they suck. I don't intend to be mean but c'mon, I clean my swiss 1 - 2 times per year and I go hard on them.

And I never need to clean my Quantums but have only had shit luck with not only Swiss, but all Bones bearings. No matter how reliable a product in general may be, there are always gonna be defective or subpar individual pieces/sets. Sucks that Easy got a bad set, just as it sucks that I got bad Swiss. Doesn't mean the products themselves suck though.

[Easy Slider]

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Why do you have to clean them so often?

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Probably because they suck. I don't intend to be mean but c'mon, I clean my swiss 1 - 2 times per year and I go hard on them.

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And I never need to clean my Quantums but have only had shit luck with not only Swiss, but all Bones bearings. No matter how reliable a product in general may be, there are always gonna be defective or subpar individual pieces/sets. Sucks that Easy got a bad set, just as it sucks that I got bad Swiss. Doesn't mean the products themselves suck though.

Well, I admit that I had a set of sub par Swiss as well. I am really not trying to be unfair to Quantum and I am happy for you and every other user having good experience with them.

However, I got a double pack of Quantum Fusions in January after getting advised by the Quantum dude on these forums that they were their best bearings and could take a beating. They even threw in two extra bearings, so I had 18 bearings to work with in January. Today I have 7 left, and threw all others away because they constantly seized up despite cleaning and did not spin properly. I used the Quantums only in dry conditions and didn't even slappy on them, although I originally intended to use them for a rain slappy set up, because I thought the ceramics would work on a rain set up.

On the other hand, I've had two sets of Swiss 6 so far and no issues on any of them, and I use them for slappies. I have even been using a very old set of Bronson G2s on a rain slappy set up the whole winter without cleaning once and they spin ok without ever seizing up.

Tl;dr: I guess you can be lucky or unlucky with any set of bearings. Personally, I'll just stick with Swiss 6, which makes sense since I am Swiss. I am very tempted to try the Swiss ceramics.

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Why do you have to clean them so often?

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Probably because they suck. I don't intend to be mean but c'mon, I clean my swiss 1 - 2 times per year and I go hard on them.

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And I never need to clean my Quantums but have only had shit luck with not only Swiss, but all Bones bearings. No matter how reliable a product in general may be, there are always gonna be defective or subpar individual pieces/sets. Sucks that Easy got a bad set, just as it sucks that I got bad Swiss. Doesn't mean the products themselves suck though.

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Well, I admit that I had a set of sub par Swiss as well. I am really not trying to be unfair to Quantum and I am happy for you and every other user having good experience with them.

However, I got a double pack of Quantum Fusions in January after getting advised by the Quantum dude on these forums that they were their best bearings and could take a beating. They even threw in two extra bearings, so I had 18 bearings to work with in January. Today I have 7 left, and threw all others away because they constantly seized up despite cleaning and did not spin properly. I used the Quantums only in dry conditions and didn't even slappy on them, although I originally intended to use them for a rain slappy set up, because I thought the ceramics would work on a rain set up.

On the other hand, I've had two sets of Swiss 6 so far and no issues on any of them, and I use them for slappies. I have even been using a very old set of Bronson G2s on a rain slappy set up the whole winter without cleaning once and they spin ok without ever seizing up.

Tl;dr: I guess you can be lucky or unlucky with any set of bearings. Personally, I'll just stick with Swiss 6, which makes sense since I am Swiss. I am very tempted to try the Swiss ceramics.

For sure, that's exactly the point I was trying to make. It's definitely a bummer that the Quantums didn't work out for you, for whatever reason that may be. I'm just not a fan of this all-encompassing way of dismissing a whole product line due to individual anecdotes.

[big_kev_215]

Giving Thunders a shot for the first time in a few years

[IUTSM]

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Why do you have to clean them so often?

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Probably because they suck. I don't intend to be mean but c'mon, I clean my swiss 1 - 2 times per year and I go hard on them.

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And I never need to clean my Quantums but have only had shit luck with not only Swiss, but all Bones bearings. No matter how reliable a product in general may be, there are always gonna be defective or subpar individual pieces/sets. Sucks that Easy got a bad set, just as it sucks that I got bad Swiss. Doesn't mean the products themselves suck though.

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Well, I admit that I had a set of sub par Swiss as well. I am really not trying to be unfair to Quantum and I am happy for you and every other user having good experience with them.

However, I got a double pack of Quantum Fusions in January after getting advised by the Quantum dude on these forums that they were their best bearings and could take a beating. They even threw in two extra bearings, so I had 18 bearings to work with in January. Today I have 7 left, and threw all others away because they constantly seized up despite cleaning and did not spin properly. I used the Quantums only in dry conditions and didn't even slappy on them, although I originally intended to use them for a rain slappy set up, because I thought the ceramics would work on a rain set up.

On the other hand, I've had two sets of Swiss 6 so far and no issues on any of them, and I use them for slappies. I have even been using a very old set of Bronson G2s on a rain slappy set up the whole winter without cleaning once and they spin ok without ever seizing up.

Tl;dr: I guess you can be lucky or unlucky with any set of bearings. Personally, I'll just stick with Swiss 6, which makes sense since I am Swiss. I am very tempted to try the Swiss ceramics.

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For sure, that's exactly the point I was trying to make. It's definitely a bummer that the Quantums didn't work out for you, for whatever reason that may be. I'm just not a fan of this all-encompassing way of dismissing a whole product line due to individual anecdotes.

Two sets of quantums i have had, isotopes, suck as well. Numerous other slap posters have said the same before the quantum dude axed the thread. Im not sure whats all encompassing here- when people leave a review, its of their experience. Nowhere, especially online, do people say “oh ya, I spent good money on this product, it didnt work out for me, but hey, it may still be a good, top quality product. Must have gotten a bad batch.”

In fact, i was going thru old bearings last night, stuff from free pile boards, from a decade ago etc. isopropyl treatment and the left over quantum speed cream stuff. Both sets of quantums still had multiple seized bearings.

[El Freegano]

G021 
Perfect specs, kicks too steep, weak graphic, hot pro

[moonordie]

Got a board for my GF and the website showed a 9" popsicle. Went to pick it up and behold, got a surf Polar sr which is great since I paid 40€ with Jessup and this is for cruising with soft wheels.
Win/win
9 x 31.6 x 14.5
Nose: 6.3
Tail: 6.55
Not sure about classics 55 or AF1 66 for this

[Daydream]

Got a board for my GF and the website showed a 9" popsicle. Went to pick it up and behold, got a surf Polar sr which is great since I paid 40€ with Jessup and this is for cruising with soft wheels.
Win/win
9 x 31.6 x 14.5
Nose: 6.3
Tail: 6.55
Not sure about classics 55 or AF1 66 for this

I want that. How’s top down view?

[moonordie]

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Got a board for my GF and the website showed a 9" popsicle. Went to pick it up and behold, got a surf Polar sr which is great since I paid 40€ with Jessup and this is for cruising with soft wheels.
Win/win
9 x 31.6 x 14.5
Nose: 6.3
Tail: 6.55
Not sure about classics 55 or AF1 66 for this

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I want that. How’s top down view?

Here you have

[Aquatic Dinosaur]

That looks sick. Planning to get a surf jr and drill back the wheelbase

[fulfillthedream]

sorry to keep dragging the bearing argument

I love Bones Bearings and have had multiple sets of swiss, swiss 6, big balls, reds, super reds. Swiss and Swiss 6 were the best bearings ive had. The Big Balls, reds, and super reds have been a hit or miss. I've had some sets that work amazing and some that got shitty after i cleaned and used speed cream

With Quantums i only had the metallics and the isotopes. the metallics were good but felt sluggish after i used speed cream and i've had the isotopes for 3 months and they're working well.

I have the Big Balls in my cruiser and they're working really good - better then the last two sets i had.

So in my exp both bones and quantums have been good and bad haha

[BartHarleyJarvis]

sorry to keep dragging the bearing argument

I love Bones Bearings and have had multiple sets of swiss, swiss 6, big balls, reds, super reds. Swiss and Swiss 6 were the best bearings ive had. The Big Balls, reds, and super reds have been a hit or miss. I've had some sets that work amazing and some that got shitty after i cleaned and used speed cream

With Quantums i only had the metallics and the isotopes. the metallics were good but felt sluggish after i used speed cream and i've had the isotopes for 3 months and they're working well.

I have the Big Balls in my cruiser and they're working really good - better then the last two sets i had.

So in my exp both bones and quantums have been good and bad haha

A reasonable take on MY slap forum??? Get out of here!!

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got some swiss 6 and some small lock-ins. i much prefer how a thinner pizza cutter wheel flips, just feels correct to me. but these lock-ins feel real nice, rolling wise. i’d get them again.
the swiss 6 are the best. i have some regular swiss that are more broken in, sound much cooler, and do the highly scientific hand spin test better, but the swiss 6 feel smooth, and seem faster out of the gate, than the regular swiss.

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Why do you have to clean them so often?

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Probably because they suck. I don't intend to be mean but c'mon, I clean my swiss 1 - 2 times per year and I go hard on them.

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And I never need to clean my Quantums but have only had shit luck with not only Swiss, but all Bones bearings. No matter how reliable a product in general may be, there are always gonna be defective or subpar individual pieces/sets. Sucks that Easy got a bad set, just as it sucks that I got bad Swiss. Doesn't mean the products themselves suck though.

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Well, I admit that I had a set of sub par Swiss as well. I am really not trying to be unfair to Quantum and I am happy for you and every other user having good experience with them.

However, I got a double pack of Quantum Fusions in January after getting advised by the Quantum dude on these forums that they were their best bearings and could take a beating. They even threw in two extra bearings, so I had 18 bearings to work with in January. Today I have 7 left, and threw all others away because they constantly seized up despite cleaning and did not spin properly. I used the Quantums only in dry conditions and didn't even slappy on them, although I originally intended to use them for a rain slappy set up, because I thought the ceramics would work on a rain set up.

On the other hand, I've had two sets of Swiss 6 so far and no issues on any of them, and I use them for slappies. I have even been using a very old set of Bronson G2s on a rain slappy set up the whole winter without cleaning once and they spin ok without ever seizing up.

Tl;dr: I guess you can be lucky or unlucky with any set of bearings. Personally, I'll just stick with Swiss 6, which makes sense since I am Swiss. I am very tempted to try the Swiss ceramics.

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For sure, that's exactly the point I was trying to make. It's definitely a bummer that the Quantums didn't work out for you, for whatever reason that may be. I'm just not a fan of this all-encompassing way of dismissing a whole product line due to individual anecdotes.

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Two sets of quantums i have had, isotopes, suck as well. Numerous other slap posters have said the same before the quantum dude axed the thread. Im not sure whats all encompassing here- when people leave a review, its of their experience. Nowhere, especially online, do people say “oh ya, I spent good money on this product, it didnt work out for me, but hey, it may still be a good, top quality product. Must have gotten a bad batch.”

In fact, i was going thru old bearings last night, stuff from free pile boards, from a decade ago etc. isopropyl treatment and the left over quantum speed cream stuff. Both sets of quantums still had multiple seized bearings.

I'm guessing you haven't read the whole conversation. I initially entered into it by answering someone who did not have any personal experience with the product in question whatsoever, but still felt compelled to make a blanket statement about its value. That's what I called all-encompassing.

If anyone has a bad experience with something, by all means post about it. But the same goes for good experiences, arguably even more because we're so prone to talking about negative stuff and often forget to mention good things. That's exactly what I did. This is what Shoes & Gear is for, isn't it? This place would be waaaay more boring if everything other than BBS boards, F4s and Swiss bearings was dismissed out of hand.