Ace trucks

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

I’m coming off Ventures and in the park my lo’s are like…….weeeeeeeee!  Some mariokart shit….

[Frank and Fred]

Yeah, my first session on my new 60s was a little wild on the steel coping grind but they didn't take long to get good. Something about this latest batch of AF1s feels better than the original... probably just me being so stoked on finally having 8.75"ers.

[toque]

I only ride that longer DLX 8.6 shape and af1 55s have been working good but I'm kind of psyched to try some 60s now

[mamba]

Did anyone's wheelbase preference change from classics to AF-1?

[logjammin]

14.25WB on some AF1's is a wet dream

[goodatmeth]

Update I'm in love with my 55 lows on 2.5mm mini logo risers. Almost same height as standards, but different weight and wheelbase and it just doesn't feel too high. Turning is incredible and it's impossible to wheelbite with stock washers, which feels weird at first but I like it now.

Currently on 8.3 krooked twin, 14.4 wheelbase, kinda steep kicks (II). 52mm Spit tablets.
With the right risers (or lack thereof) they might just work with any deck.

[DarkPools]

I've been diehard Indy since at least 2009. I've only dabbled briefly with Thunders once and did not like it. Before switching full time to Indy I tried Royal, Silver, and Thunder only with bad results (baseplate cracking, kingpin issues, etc.)

I've hated the thought of breaking away from my Indy love, but are Ace Classics worth trying if they're on sale for $34 a set or is it worth it to try AF-1 instead? My wallet is hoping everyone says NO! Hahah

I recently picked up Venture 5.8 and Thunder 151 for some experimental shit on some unused decks I've been sitting on. Haven't set up yet. I'm also considering Ace for my experimental shit after skating for 16 years.

[Slugboi22]

I've been diehard Indy since at least 2009. I've only dabbled briefly with Thunders once and did not like it. Before switching full time to Indy I tried Royal, Silver, and Thunder only with bad results (baseplate cracking, kingpin issues, etc.)

I've hated the thought of breaking away from my Indy love, but are Ace Classics worth trying if they're on sale for $34 a set or is it worth it to try AF-1 instead? My wallet is hoping everyone says NO! Hahah

I recently picked up Venture 5.8 and Thunder 151 for some experimental shit on some unused decks I've been sitting on. Haven't set up yet. I'm also considering Ace for my experimental shit after skating for 16 years.

if you’re going to get ace i’d recommend the AF1s! the grind will feel different but that turn is incredible. i wish ya luck

[Frank and Fred]

 I'd recommend trying Classics first to experience the turn. If you really like them, then go AF1 (slightly less turny, very slight)

[Cthunderw]

I've been diehard Indy since at least 2009. I've only dabbled briefly with Thunders once and did not like it. Before switching full time to Indy I tried Royal, Silver, and Thunder only with bad results (baseplate cracking, kingpin issues, etc.)

I've hated the thought of breaking away from my Indy love, but are Ace Classics worth trying if they're on sale for $34 a set or is it worth it to try AF-1 instead? My wallet is hoping everyone says NO! Hahah

I recently picked up Venture 5.8 and Thunder 151 for some experimental shit on some unused decks I've been sitting on. Haven't set up yet. I'm also considering Ace for my experimental shit after skating for 16 years.

I would go for it and if you hate them, try the ace bushings in the Indy trucks before completely writing them off.

[cucktard]

I've been diehard Indy since at least 2009. I've only dabbled briefly with Thunders once and did not like it. Before switching full time to Indy I tried Royal, Silver, and Thunder only with bad results (baseplate cracking, kingpin issues, etc.)

I've hated the thought of breaking away from my Indy love, but are Ace Classics worth trying if they're on sale for $34 a set or is it worth it to try AF-1 instead? My wallet is hoping everyone says NO! Hahah

I recently picked up Venture 5.8 and Thunder 151 for some experimental shit on some unused decks I've been sitting on. Haven't set up yet. I'm also considering Ace for my experimental shit after skating for 16 years.

The QC on classics are lower than AF1s. If you are willing to accept the possibility of some wonkiness or bent trucks in return for the best turn ever, then go ahead (having said that, there are plenty of people, me included, who haven’t had any problems with their classics)

If you want the best possible experience with turn and QC, get the AF1s.

[DarkPools]

Thank you all for the replies 

I always heard and saw people having issues with Ace somewhat frequently so I avoided them. However, I've skated on two boards with Ace for a couple minutes and it felt so strange and squirrely.. but I don't want to write them off.

 I think if I go for em, I'll need to give them proper attention. The Indy stability, grind, and carve feel like home, so if it's close to it but more turny, I think I can get down with it!

 I'll let yall know what I end up doing!

[cucktard]

To get my Indy’s loose and turny, they also get really tippy, like I’m balancing just on the kingpin.

Ace don’t have that, I can have a relatively stable center but it transitions into a beautiful turn smoothly.

[logjammin]

I found the ultimate combo for AF1's. Stock bottom bushings with those Array sleeved washers, Ace aftermarket hard top bushings with no top washer. Insane turn, snap back to center is incredible.

https://www.muirskate.com/longboard/products/9681/array-machined-barrel-sleeved-washers

Sorry for the tease if you're interested in them, looks like out of stock

[layzieyez]

I found the ultimate combo for AF1's. Stock bottom bushings with those Array sleeved washers, Ace aftermarket hard top bushings with no top washer. Insane turn, snap back to center is incredible.

https://www.muirskate.com/longboard/products/9681/array-machined-barrel-sleeved-washers

Sorry for the tease if you're interested in them, looks like out of stock

Race to amazon for the cheap version they're back in stock.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TD05FQM?psc=1&smid=A2NUTIP4YG7D18&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

[manysnakes]

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I found the ultimate combo for AF1's. Stock bottom bushings with those Array sleeved washers, Ace aftermarket hard top bushings with no top washer. Insane turn, snap back to center is incredible.

https://www.muirskate.com/longboard/products/9681/array-machined-barrel-sleeved-washers

Sorry for the tease if you're interested in them, looks like out of stock

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Race to amazon for the cheap version they're back in stock.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TD05FQM?psc=1&smid=A2NUTIP4YG7D18&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

I've been intrigued by this sort of washer since I noticed that my Ace Classic washers had scored up my original kingpin. Thanks for the heads up - I just ordered two pairs.

[logjammin]

They turn any bushing into a Bones bushing basically, but since it's a metal washer, you don't have to worry about any plastic cores separating from the urethane.

[FrankRizzo]

https://array-products.com/collections/array-products/products/05-array-barrel-washers-2

or

https://array-products.com/collections/array-products/products/01-array-cone-washers-2

or

https://array-products.com/products/04-array-cone-and-barrel-washer-pack-2-2?variant=18294905765955

I use stock washers everywhere but front truck top/roadside (bones flat filed about 1/3 thinner). I reshape top/roadside stock washer for the back truck to be a bit thinner with material removed from the outside edge (keeps washer from biting hanger while turning deep.

[Frank and Fred]

The stock bushings on my AF1 60s have now hardened to perfection. Love having a truck I don't have to do anything with. I'm a few sessions in and the clicking just began but I will heed my own advice and let them continue to break in beyond the clicks.

May you all find your perfect truck very soon. I cannot tell you how much my quality of life has improved, going to bed at night knowing I will never again, toss and turn, sweat and cry over 1/4" of width... or thunder vs Ace. Stock bushings vs Krux (not to mention that scary NFG urethane wizard that is now grooming some of you). Namaste.

[munchbox]

see you in a month or two

[logjammin]

not to mention that scary NFG urethane wizard that is now grooming some of you

Truly a urethane predator.

[IpathCats]

see you in a month or two

BIG FAX

[streetmeat]

Counting my days on my year old classic 44s. Well into the axel on the front from crooks. Easily my favorite pair of trucks ever. Never touched anything on them, just rode em how they came. I have AF1s on ice, hope they dont let me down

[mamba]

Counting my days on my year old classic 44s. Well into the axel on the front from crooks. Easily my favorite pair of trucks ever. Never touched anything on them, just rode em how they came. I have AF1s on ice, hope they dont let me down

Stick with the classics my dude...

[streetmeat]

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Counting my days on my year old classic 44s. Well into the axel on the front from crooks. Easily my favorite pair of trucks ever. Never touched anything on them, just rode em how they came. I have AF1s on ice, hope they dont let me down

[close]

Stick with the classics my dude...

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 

[Roisto]

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Counting my days on my year old classic 44s. Well into the axel on the front from crooks. Easily my favorite pair of trucks ever. Never touched anything on them, just rode em how they came. I have AF1s on ice, hope they dont let me down

[close]

Stick with the classics my dude...

[close]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 

AF1 are good. Depending on what you like they might be slightly better or worse but overall there’s no huge differences so I’m sure you’ll be fine on the AF1s and after they’re done you can decide if you wanna stick with them or go back to Classics.

[mamba]

When you said you loved the Ace 44 classics and these were your favorite trucks ever, that was literally me. I tried the AF-1 and couldn't get over how the grind changed. If you love something stick with it.

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

Go try a set of ventures….

[streetmeat]

When you said you loved the Ace 44 classics and these were your favorite trucks ever, that was literally me. I tried the AF-1 and couldn't get over how the grind changed. If you love something stick with it.

  god dammit

[Frank and Fred]

Don't panic. It will be fine. Set your AF1s up, break them in proper and they will get good. Real good.