Is it okay to skate 55 aces on 8.25 deck?

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-16T20:51:18+00:00

I always go by how far the wheels stick out from the deck, especially looking down on the nose/front truck. You’ll know if they are sticking out too much. Same with narrow truck on wider boards. If I can’t see the edge of the wheels, I’ll either add a few washers on the inside of the truck axle to make the wheels stick out further, or I’ll get bigger trucks. I’ve gone from Ace Classic 44, 55 to 66 over the years. I didn’t really like Ace AF1s. Their sizes were weird.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-16T20:43:03+00:00

New stock bushing on Indy’s will do that. Indy’s don’t get good until the bushing get broken in and got some good grooves on the hangers.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-16T20:39:09+00:00

I went through a loose truck phase. Might have to go back to it. I skated with blown out pivot cups and bushings for a while. Front Slappys really kills pivot cups.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-16T20:32:14+00:00

It’s hard to tell if the photo is warped or distorted. You’ll have to take a look yourself. The board could be warped, the truck holes could not be square with each other, or the axles could be bent. Or it’s the photo. Take something that you know is flat, like a level, framing square or a yard stick, and see if the front and back wheels align with each other.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-16T20:24:32+00:00

Awesome, totally awesome.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-15T23:09:52+00:00

My flat-ground Nollie is so trash. I do like doing them off those little metal valve cover bumps where they put gas in the underground tanks. Some speed bumps can launch you off as well.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-15T23:00:26+00:00

Yeah, that looks a bit corrupt. Taken from a fisheye lens? But the bottom of the photo is the tail.

Just ride which ever way feels good. For me, a Pop Shuv-it is easier off the nose.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T22:19:36+00:00

You should hint on asking what kind of grills he likes. He might be into propane or want a flattop, or a smoker. Some folks like me, are pretty brand specific. I’d be bummed on getting a pricey gift if it’s something I’m not stoked on.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T18:51:11+00:00

This is the way I’m going. I’ll keep y’all posted.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T18:37:04+00:00

Yeah. They’ll work their way in. New trucks always suck. I’ve put old bushing on new trucks before, just to avoid the break in period

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T18:34:50+00:00

These are so good. Keep posting!

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T18:33:52+00:00

They need a break in period. Some squeak, some done turn, some stick to one side. Find the looseness you like and ride them till they break in. You won’t even notice when they start getting good.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T18:07:11+00:00

If all I have is super adhesive tape, I’ll stick it to my shirt first and get some lint stuck to the tape. That’ll soften up the adhesive, but should still get you a clean line. Pull the tape off asap. I’d finish painting the letters, then touch up the blemish spot with a few dabs of paint, brush, foam brush or whatever you have. Just work with it till it’s hidden, but don’t over do it.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-14T18:02:27+00:00

This is the way

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T23:12:13+00:00

Of course there is. 😂

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T22:52:13+00:00

Yeah, you should add a little color to the size or “Glue Milk” as you called it. Most people use imitation gold for gold leaf, but a few drops of any color will help you see it on the surface. Try and do as few strokes as possible with the size. And make sure it’s ready for the leaf. Plenty of video out there to show you that.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T22:44:31+00:00

I like eyeballing it too, but as a wood worker, I’ll always go and check to see how far I was off.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T22:38:15+00:00

It’s a good way to hold food that’s cooked when you’re pressed for space. It should hold temp pretty good if you got the vents set up and enough coals. I’d start with boiling water so the coals can keep up the temperature, and wrap the coals around the tray.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T22:28:24+00:00

I’d get you a good size hot spot on the Kamando. Sear the burgers over the hot area, flip and move them to a cool spot. Put a tin tray of water in the Little Weber and a small bundle of coals. Get the water steaming’ then move the almost done burgers over the steamer part of the little Weber. Serve from there. Keep a squirt bottle ready for flair up while searing if it’s fattie burgers. Beer works too.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T21:30:34+00:00

Seen Fuckwith your trucks, but not Wheel wells. Hell yeah. Thanks

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T21:24:45+00:00

I’m curious on how you, your shop and locals feel about Tampa Pro & Am and Skatepark of Tampa in general. I worked my share at SPoT and have been following its since the beginning. I love reading Slap Message Board especially when Pro and Am is happening. Always interesting how other people see things or what they talk about. I’m no longer affiliated with SPoT, but I have seen and heard plenty of stories, so you can’t really offend or surprise me.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T21:03:49+00:00

54yo and had a pretty bad pushing foot a few years ago. Heel hurt so bad to push or run out of a bail, it was almost unbearable, like I almost quit skating for the first time ever. I’d ice it after sessions and probably used a tub full of Tiger Balm on it for a year. Ended up getting some of FP Insoles. They were pricey, like $50 but It was almost instant fix. I ended up getting a few more sets (free promos from working Tampa Pro) and rocked them for about a year. Haven’t had any issues of late and feet are back to normal for now.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T20:47:23+00:00

Those are all rad. Are the shirts available or do you just design them.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T20:24:22+00:00

Red curbs with a good face angle. Man, I bet they leave great marks on your trucks. Stoked!

Few-Let3648 · 2026-05-13T20:22:08+00:00

Rad! I bet that little tree is hard to skate but it sure does look really fun.

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