I grabbed some size 33 stage II .38 specials recently and I like looking down and seeing the old classic slimmer design hanger compared to the new beefed up one. These have the really hard stock bushings but I’m just being patient with them and letting them break in. The newest design Ace’s stock bushings were a bit too soft for my liking, I got crazy wheelbite. Once these ones break in they’re the perfect balance of not too hard and not too soft.
Also, going down from size 44 to 33 isn’t a very noticeable difference, as others have said. I like having a smaller 8.125” board and these 33’s. Lighter and grinds coping and curbs just as good. I initially thought they’d end up being a bit too skinny and miss a lot of grinds but they’ve been perfect. Think I actually prefer these to 44’s now. Anyways, cheers.