I got a pair or regular ACE AF1´s like 3 months ago and let me say those trucks are awesome, hands down, the turning ratio, the smooth of grinds, i only change the top bushing because i like tight trucks, i am a little obsessed with testing and changing trucks and wheels every 6 months to test different brands, but now i think i wont change to other truck brand anymore, i my opinion are perfect also looked really nice.
I like Aces. I have the lows at the moment and what I did was I kept the top bushing and used the Ace AF1 regular bottom bushings and they are perfect. Love to put a hollow 44 axle on this low hollow baseplate and see what's up. And the clicking sound, I find that when I take the trucks apart and rub all contact points with crayons that it takes any clicking sounds away.
The mediums harden up over some time. I got the hollows recently and i'm a 2 thread guy sitting around 175lbs. Hard bushings work well too. I've used 'em on other sets of ACE
I skate Vans only for over 10 years...they always come with 2 pairs of laces.But i know what you mean. Back in the day you bought stuff at the skate shop and got some free dvd's. good video again
The riptide krank bushings fit in af1’s as well if you end up looking for a different option. I think it’s the tall cone / tall barrel that are the right height. I’ve got the 93a set in my af1 77’s and they’re perfect for me. Plus tighten them a quarter turn and they stiffen up nicely.
I love my ace high 55’s. I was 230 last time I was on my board before acl surgery and was riding the stock bushings no threads showing. I like loose trucks but yes it can make flip tricks real difficult which is why I don’t do them. Lol nah I don’t do them because I can’t 😂
I skate the af-1’s with the new hard bushings, and classics with stock bushings. Both are 66’s. I found the stock bushing firm up as they break in and are perfect with no threads showing. The af-1 hard bushing break in nice and actually are softer than the classics now I think. I’m an old big dude too. 6’4 and about 240. Bowl cruiser and slappy guy. Not flipping anything. Not sure I can ever ride other trucks again.
I actually put the bones bushings in at first and they don't won't like they did on the classic. The bottom bushings on the af1 are bigger and it makes the hanger sit low.
I've been on the Ace train since 2019 before the af1s even dropped and I've been converted ever since but with the harder bushings it def does give a good alternative to the stock ones.
In the back to the future video I did I was riding the AF1 77s. Out the box they were slappy ready. I am a fan of the AF1s I will need to pick up the hallow ones. Great first video on them. Wax the cups because the ACE pivot cuts rip. Stay Rad Sir.
Kevin, watching you ride this wide board and heavy trucks is so cool. How tall are you if you don’t mind me asking? Unlocking a new trick on heavy trucks can’t all be the work of Mt Dew!
Just go them too. I'm like 115 pounds, and the ace bushings were too soft for me too. The truck would stick to the last way it was skated and not rebound. You can't tighten them to a medium. I love tensor mag light all terrain hollows. Will always be my favorite. But I like the ace hollows with different bushings.
@@KevinNiceTry The tensors will always be my go to truck, I ride different set ups on different days. So I'll still be riding mine. One day I'm weight lifting with a heavier set up. Then back to the light one to try and get higher Ollie's and other tricks. I just put up a short vid of my first session on the Aces. ruclips.net/video/k6DS7tPDBcU/видео.html
@@KevinNiceTry It's funny cause I've been skating some silver trucks that I got and I like them. Sometimes it's fun to try different stuff but you've got to beware of the madness 😆
I have a few threads showing on my Ace’s and don’t really have an issue. I find it actually stops them from clicking like your Tensor’s did, but I’m interested in your opinion on the harder bushings
What timing! Been really diggin the Mag Lights atm but just recently have been considering a set of the AF1s...great thorough first review dude! I did notice that when I switched to the Tensors vs. Indys my wheelbase got a bit longer with the Tensors, so maybe the Ace's are more similar in wheelbase to Indys even? 🤔 Also, what risers are you rockin? Got some Krooked 1/8s on my set up rn and that pink looks mighty fine on yours I must say 😎
Great video! I believe the tensor atg mags are 55 now. But my real question is if those bushings are too soft, how in the hell do you skate the tensor bushings?!?! I just switched from indys, where I always used the hard (black) indy bushing but tensor, stupidly, doesn’t offer an alternative. The tensors are so hard to skate for me, any suggestions? I am also a heavier dude too 🤣🤣
@@KevinNiceTry yeah, I was thinking of picking up a set of bones med or hard…. I tried tightening the kingpin to get the desired tightness that I get from my indys but like you mentioned I am not keen on skating trucks like that as well. And found loosening them back to a “normal” setting made them skate better but they are still too loose for me. I love them, but I might need to just have them on a slappy only board…..
Honestly probably not. For the price they don't last very long. I've gotten use to the weight of the aces and I'm happy on them. Plus they will last forever.
I loved the tensors but they aren't made to last. My axels bent slightly after I grinded them down a bit. Wish they would do a soild axel. The ace will last forever. They are made like tanks. Haha.
@@KevinNiceTry ima try those out, havent skated ventures since i was a kid, i recently got back into skating and i have a pair of slappys now, but i was looking for something lighter. Thanks for the input
always knew ace is beloved by vert and transition riders but holy fuck if you try to do any sort of flip tricks, the weight even on the hollows just flat out will not cooperate with your feet
Yeah I switched to Venture V-Lights and I'm never going back. The stability has helped so much with flip tricks and manuals. Ace are fun but they hurt my flip tricks a lot.
The Standard Indie MiDs are heavier than their ’hi’ Standard Stage 11s. Hollows are not heavier though the regular base plate hollows are a bit heavier than the Forged base plate ones but even then they are around 30 grams lighter.
I think of aces as more street compatible Indys, anyone else? Never skated them but how can 2 companies have a near identical truck. Thunder and Venture for me
I got a pair or regular ACE AF1´s like 3 months ago and let me say those trucks are awesome, hands down, the turning ratio, the smooth of grinds, i only change the top bushing because i like tight trucks, i am a little obsessed with testing and changing trucks and wheels every 6 months to test different brands, but now i think i wont change to other truck brand anymore, i my opinion are perfect also looked really nice.
I like Aces. I have the lows at the moment and what I did was I kept the top bushing and used the Ace AF1 regular bottom bushings and they are perfect. Love to put a hollow 44 axle on this low hollow baseplate and see what's up. And the clicking sound, I find that when I take the trucks apart and rub all contact points with crayons that it takes any clicking sounds away.
The mediums harden up over some time. I got the hollows recently and i'm a 2 thread guy sitting around 175lbs. Hard bushings work well too. I've used 'em on other sets of ACE
I skate Vans only for over 10 years...they always come with 2 pairs of laces.But i know what you mean. Back in the day you bought stuff at the skate shop and got some free dvd's. good video again
The riptide krank bushings fit in af1’s as well if you end up looking for a different option. I think it’s the tall cone / tall barrel that are the right height. I’ve got the 93a set in my af1 77’s and they’re perfect for me. Plus tighten them a quarter turn and they stiffen up nicely.
I love my ace high 55’s. I was 230 last time I was on my board before acl surgery and was riding the stock bushings no threads showing. I like loose trucks but yes it can make flip tricks real difficult which is why I don’t do them. Lol nah I don’t do them because I can’t 😂
The bushing are also an issue for me for street skating but great in the bowl. I put medium Doh Duh bushing on my street setup. They worked out nice.
Get the ACE Hard Bushings Kevin they are great with the kingpin nut flush (they feel really tight at first but loosen up)
I skate the af-1’s with the new hard bushings, and classics with stock bushings. Both are 66’s. I found the stock bushing firm up as they break in and are perfect with no threads showing. The af-1 hard bushing break in nice and actually are softer than the classics now I think. I’m an old big dude too. 6’4 and about 240. Bowl cruiser and slappy guy. Not flipping anything. Not sure I can ever ride other trucks again.
I personally love the Ace AF1’s stock bushings … like a lot. I won’t skate anything else.
Gonna try the hollows one day.
The wheel bite mark is a good clear indicator of the wheel base difference. Glad you pointed that out.
Yeah. It's easy to tell if you switch trucks on a skateboard you've been riding. A rare occurrence haha. Most people get new trucks on a new deck.
@@KevinNiceTry facts. I have the Anderson Egg board on the way. I will be looking for the perfect fitting trucks for that one.
That bluntslide looked buttery! Cool video. New trick looked 🔥 Let's Go!
Haha thanks! Love unlocking a new one randomly haha. Cheers.
@@KevinNiceTry do a compare video : Ace Classics VS Ace AF1 hollows. Try the Bones bushings on the AF1 hollows.
I actually put the bones bushings in at first and they don't won't like they did on the classic. The bottom bushings on the af1 are bigger and it makes the hanger sit low.
@@KevinNiceTry gotcha. Thanks for the information. Always helpful and appreciated.
That toy machine beanie goes hard. Og colorway
I've been on the Ace train since 2019 before the af1s even dropped and I've been converted ever since but with the harder bushings it def does give a good alternative to the stock ones.
Good to know. I hope they feel more stable for flip tricks while also being surfy with the hards. Update next Saturday.
Nice. Just bought a pair. What kind of deck is this one? Thanks.
It's a skate mental Curran football shape 9". He's on FA now but I hear he's keeping that shape.
In the back to the future video I did I was riding the AF1 77s. Out the box they were slappy ready. I am a fan of the AF1s I will need to pick up the hallow ones.
Great first video on them.
Wax the cups because the ACE pivot cuts rip.
Stay Rad Sir.
Thanks for the info
I love my Aces and egg shaped decks, it's the best setup imo. The trucks will click though! It'll come and go but won't be anything like the Tensors.
Oh yeah, need more Winston!
Hahahaha
Kevin, watching you ride this wide board and heavy trucks is so cool. How tall are you if you don’t mind me asking? Unlocking a new trick on heavy trucks can’t all be the work of Mt Dew!
Haha I'm 5'11"
Just go them too. I'm like 115 pounds, and the ace bushings were too soft for me too. The truck would stick to the last way it was skated and not rebound. You can't tighten them to a medium. I love tensor mag light all terrain hollows. Will always be my favorite. But I like the ace hollows with different bushings.
I ordered the ace hard bushings and they work great. I do miss the lightness of the maglights but nothing I can't adjust to.
@@KevinNiceTry The tensors will always be my go to truck, I ride different set ups on different days. So I'll still be riding mine. One day I'm weight lifting with a heavier set up. Then back to the light one to try and get higher Ollie's and other tricks. I just put up a short vid of my first session on the Aces. ruclips.net/video/k6DS7tPDBcU/видео.html
Killin' it! :) nice trucks brother!
Extra goodies in the box! That's a W. Ok back to the video.
Love the videos man, especially truck reviews. Good stuff!
Thanks I appreciate it
@@KevinNiceTry It's funny cause I've been skating some silver trucks that I got and I like them. Sometimes it's fun to try different stuff but you've got to beware of the madness 😆
I'm so close to having my perfect set up hahaha. The madness is almost over.
I feel the same - Ace makes a good looking truck....
The best. Can't wait to try them with the harder bushings.
I bought some ace trucks yesterday. From your video they seem good :) I bought them because of how they look.
Hi Kevin! Do you experience the axle nuts going out on those new hollows af1?
No I haven't. I did have my kingpin bolt come loose and almost fall off. I tightened it back and had a couple sessions now, seems to be staying.
Would you recommend these trucks on a Girl/Chocolate deck? They’re pretty mellow
I can't say. That's more of a personal preference thing. Sorry.
I have a few threads showing on my Ace’s and don’t really have an issue. I find it actually stops them from clicking like your Tensor’s did, but I’m interested in your opinion on the harder bushings
I'll definitely give an update next week.
i want to get some 77s but i cant find them hollow. im not sure if they make them. also you rip man.
What timing! Been really diggin the Mag Lights atm but just recently have been considering a set of the AF1s...great thorough first review dude! I did notice that when I switched to the Tensors vs. Indys my wheelbase got a bit longer with the Tensors, so maybe the Ace's are more similar in wheelbase to Indys even? 🤔 Also, what risers are you rockin? Got some Krooked 1/8s on my set up rn and that pink looks mighty fine on yours I must say 😎
Haha sick, yeah the aces are similar to a independent wheelbase. I think even tighter if I'm not mistaken. I have krooked 1/8 risers haha. The pink. 😄
@@KevinNiceTry Got it strait 👀
I want these
Haha the #1 Ace fanatic himself. Watched your videos. Good stuff.
Great video! I believe the tensor atg mags are 55 now. But my real question is if those bushings are too soft, how in the hell do you skate the tensor bushings?!?! I just switched from indys, where I always used the hard (black) indy bushing but tensor, stupidly, doesn’t offer an alternative. The tensors are so hard to skate for me, any suggestions? I am also a heavier dude too 🤣🤣
That's interesting, I tried bones mediums in the tensors and didn't like it ended up on the stock and they worked great. A little loose but stable.
@@KevinNiceTry yeah, I was thinking of picking up a set of bones med or hard…. I tried tightening the kingpin to get the desired tightness that I get from my indys but like you mentioned I am not keen on skating trucks like that as well. And found loosening them back to a “normal” setting made them skate better but they are still too loose for me. I love them, but I might need to just have them on a slappy only board…..
Stay tuned to tomorrow's video for my full review of the tensors. I have some complaints.
@@KevinNiceTry 🍿🍿🥤🥤🤘🤘
Diggin this newish intro.
I may have missed it from an earlier video but what size and shape are your dragons? Love your videos!
54mm v4 and thank you!
Also the Ace hard bushings are amazing in my AF1 44s.
Another cool video!!
Cheers!
Happy for you bro hope to bump in to you at Lasalle
And you are so right, they are the best looking trucks around!
Does anyone rock the stock bushings or riser pads? Just wondering because I just switched and the wheel bite is killing me
I use risers with the stock
I realized I bought low and started skating them and now I can’t return. I’m trying to trade or have someone buy them off me so I can grab the Highs.
do you think you will go back to tensors..
Honestly probably not. For the price they don't last very long. I've gotten use to the weight of the aces and I'm happy on them. Plus they will last forever.
Surprised me with the nice manual
That’s a dope beanie👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Love toy machine socks and hats. Top notch gear. Haha.
@@KevinNiceTry I have two toy machine hats. And the emerica toy machine colab 😊😊
Heck yeah!
New Trick 🙏💯
mesa is the product distributor for ace, uma, and pepper grip.
Facts
The bushings take time to break in like you mentioned and these are far superior than the classics bushings and pivot cups.
I was gonna buy the Ace hollows but now I'm interested in the lightweight Tensors hahaha
I loved the tensors but they aren't made to last. My axels bent slightly after I grinded them down a bit. Wish they would do a soild axel. The ace will last forever. They are made like tanks. Haha.
@@KevinNiceTry Ace Hollows arrived today ;)
Let's gooooo
I got some and eat shit a bunch of times from wheel bite, i definitely need heavier bushings. But they are really nice
Definitely get the Ace aftermarket hard bushings. That's what I'm using now. Way more stable.
Are these trucks better than Thunders? I skate a lot of transition
That's a personal preference thing. I know a lot of people like ace for transition but it's really a person to person thing.
Whats kevins favorite truck to skate?
Venture V-Lights 5.6
@@KevinNiceTry ima try those out, havent skated ventures since i was a kid, i recently got back into skating and i have a pair of slappys now, but i was looking for something lighter. Thanks for the input
Pilot field? Barffalo?
Yeah
Tensor mag lites all day
Wanna learn slappys too 🔥
😍🥰
i rock my aces with the stock bushings no washers just like max palmer
That's crazy haha. Max is a legend. Much respect o7.
@@KevinNiceTry im hefty too i weigh 176 at 5'7 😂
Buchas rígidas o caralho! Eu gosto muito dos Aces classic 55 com as buchas originais macias. PERFEITO!
good video
Thanks!
Upstate ny?
Buffalo NY
@@KevinNiceTry ah nice. I'm down in the island. Nassau County
I bought the af1 when they 1st dropped and I bought them by pure luck
Hard bushings work alot better...
always knew ace is beloved by vert and transition riders but holy fuck if you try to do any sort of flip tricks, the weight even on the hollows just flat out will not cooperate with your feet
Yeah I switched to Venture V-Lights and I'm never going back. The stability has helped so much with flip tricks and manuals. Ace are fun but they hurt my flip tricks a lot.
Remember watching a video of a dude weighing trucks and being baffled that the independent hallows actually weigh more then the ones that aren't
That's not true.
Unless they were different sizes
The Standard Indie MiDs are heavier than their ’hi’ Standard Stage 11s. Hollows are not heavier though the regular base plate hollows are a bit heavier than the Forged base plate ones but even then they are around 30 grams lighter.
Dew addict?
Mt. Dew Zero is the greatest beverage of all time.
Here in Eastern Europe,we can only get regular!
Nice trucks, i got 77 af1 black.
No zero!! That's an outrage!!!
@@KevinNiceTry 😂
I think of aces as more street compatible Indys, anyone else? Never skated them but how can 2 companies have a near identical truck. Thunder and Venture for me
These trucks are dope, that being said I want to try the low version pretty badly.
i skate af1 lows and i love them. been skating them since dec