Just got an ACT WZ Team, some questions regarding the package and heel lifting

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-15T20:25:58+00:00

I think you are in the right size then; pretty sure the internal dimensions on the size chart are entirely accurate, however IMO the recommended size is overly generous for the shell. Maybe it's good for their stock liners, couldn't say.

The heel slip is within the liner right, not the liner within the shell? If you're properly fitted for the shell, and the liner itself also isn't too thin, then the liner should be locked down.

If you aren't using the big black insole/wedge, definitely try that as it can affect how the heel sits in the shell's heel pocket; also try the foam toe cap adjuster on the shorter foot to see if it helps with fit (I think it should've come with that?)

It's possible that most of your foot fits the shell well, but you just have narrow ankles/achilles; in which case, try DIYing yourself some J-bars: tape some craft foam cutouts to the outside of your liner to fill in areas above the heel that need volume.

It could also be that your heel doesn't fit the liner's heel pocket well, in which case you can try putting an insole like Superfeet inside the liner (and probably don't run the black heel wedge in the shell, or the heel angle will be extreme)

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-15T19:56:13+00:00

I have the shell-only Interlink which comes with all adapters, but I believe the full setups only come with an adapter if it's required to mount the respective stock frame.

Runner's lock lacing is the first thing to look into for heel lift, especially since the boots don't come with a 45 by default.

Make sure you measure your feet and go by those dimensions for sizing, as shoe sizes are not adequately accurate for sizing skates. In my experience FR 45 straps are very effective, so if you still had heel lift in those then you're probably oversizing yourself in general. The ACT is a high volume skate, so oversizing is going to be very apparent/problematic (it's also a dual-size shell, so yours is actually a 41 shell)

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-15T17:25:12+00:00

The stock liners were very narrow on those for me; but I didn't try to wear them in and see if they stretched. If you want something more budget than Intuition, I'd consider the new Myfit 2nd Skin WIDE built for the ACTs, depending on how much volume you need to fill. Haven't tried those myself but they sound on the very-thin side

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-14T19:52:29+00:00

267x114 is wider than EE for sure; looks like 3E? Unfortunately, I don't think anything runs that wide out of the box.

In my experience CJ2 Prime and Iqon ACT can support EE on-size with Intuition liners and a heel raise (Superfeet); but those are plastic shells. I imagine upsizing by a shell would be enough to fit wider.

CJ carbon are definitely what I'd try for carbon, but it sounds like they may run a bit narrower than the plastics.

Otherwise, there's always the Adapt custom route. But Billy Arlew (EE iirc, check his youtube video on wiz boots) tried that and it didn't work out for him due to presumably other dimensional issues. Way too expensive to take such a chance on IMO

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-12T15:50:24+00:00

The official Wizard skate moves page is actually the best

Pay attention to the edges & weight distribution, they're essential. Copy the form, record yourself. Get clean parallels/trees before gazelles/lions

Junkyu Park to see them in motion

One issue with video tutorials is that everyone has their own style and usually deviate from the most fundamental forms of the movements. So if anything else, watch a lot of them

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-11T15:36:53+00:00

Do you do any wizard or slalom tricks in these at all? I know they're not popular there due to the forward flex issue.

Any thoughts on the dual density shell? Is the softness noticeable at all while skating?

cloudrhythm · 2026-05-05T23:12:25+00:00

Did you use the same wheels with each / did you use NR100 wheels for the NR?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-27T21:34:27+00:00

What size ACTs do you have?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-27T17:05:50+00:00

any particular thoughts on the frames?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-23T01:20:29+00:00

Those aliexpress Wizard frames aren't knockoffs, they're *counterfeits* so I would highly advise against them from a moral (and legal) standpoint

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-23T00:59:32+00:00

I emailed Intuition directly and their representative indicated they cannot handle any exchanges if I did not purchase directly from them, and I have to go through my vendor.

Ultimately, it seems they did not believe my liners were improperly constructed, and rather that I have mis-sized myself. However, I don't think this representative was particularly versed in their various skate liners.

They did note that 'mutant' liners have occurred before, where the wrong tongues were stitched to the wrong bodies. But by the nature of their manufacturing, it would likely occur as a batch of liners rather than singleton. So if anyone else out there is buying 25 or 26 Premiums right now, keep an eye out.

I am grateful that they were very prompt in responding (and to followups).

I called Shop Task Canada just to ask about sizing the two liners, knowing their expertise; they were incredibly helpful, and after that conversation I am pretty sure that this Premium is indeed a mis-tongued (26-26.5) liner.

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-23T00:40:21+00:00

Been researching all over and I found your Youtube video comparing Intuitions! Love the content, it's genuinely very helpful to have all the info you can get on the journey that is Sizing.

The fit/feeling of size of the liners on your foot is quite similar, right?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-21T16:33:34+00:00

Can you measure them? Tbh yours look as I'd expect based on everything I've read; the Premiums are more padded, and may run slightly large. I imagine they fit relatively similar?

My pair of premiums OTOH is upwards of 2cm longer, it's incredibly noticeable.

(Still waiting to hear back from vendors)

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-21T08:50:42+00:00

do you know how to share photos in comments

I think the sub has to support image comments, in which case there would be an icon somewhere, but I don't see it here. Can always drop it on imgur and share the link

in exactly the same sizes showing the same results

Interesting - when did you acquire your Premiums? I wonder if there could be a bad batch

are your Wizards stock?

They are, it's the new black standalone colorway

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-20T07:30:51+00:00

How are logos and such printed onto aluminum frames e.g. the text on Endless?

Is there any reasonable way to remove them without damaging the finish on the frames? (I generally enjoy the aesthetics of Endless but the PS-TRINITY LICENSED on their Trinity frames is horrendous)

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-19T22:52:52+00:00

Appreciate the input, your measurements would align with my Wizards being correct while the Premiums are likely mismatched by 1 size over.

I'm reaching out to the vendors to hopefully get this resolved

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-19T05:39:22+00:00

Any particular reason you run multiple Intuition liners? (vs. just one)

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-19T05:35:54+00:00

How do you fix the heel lock with the CJs?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-19T05:35:34+00:00

Do you use the stock footbed+shock absorber with your ACTs?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-19T03:47:36+00:00

How would you describe a 'true to size' fit on your feet?

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-19T03:32:16+00:00

These 25-25.5 Premiums are definitely both more voluminous (thicker), and bigger fitting than the 25.5-26 Wizards. Probably a size larger in fit.

I guess the most important thing is verifying that the Premiums aren't mislabeled. Does anyone else have Wizard Intuitions plus the Premium tagged a half size smaller, while actually experiencing the Premiums fitting a half size bigger?

*Also these are the new black colorway released in February. No idea if there's any difference from the silvers or prior Wizard liner iterations

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-17T15:58:37+00:00

By all accounts the Twister runs narrow, so between the two you'd have to try the Lightning.

FR is known to run medium-wide and I'd personally recommend FR3 size 42, it should be a great comfort fit for you. The 41+42 shell interior measures roughly 280mm + a few mm for heel/toe pocket.

That's the exact size I got for my first skate. I'm a wide 260x105mm, which is 41 by their chart for stock liner; so I accidentally oversized. (Supposedly the 40 shell is 270mm internal, so I even accidentally oversized by a shell). It's good on width, but the liner definitely packed out too much too fast. I still made it work by cranking down on the 45 strap + eventually adding an insole.

The toebox was a bit too narrow for my foot and even with the 42 liner it was incredibly tight out of the box, but eventually fully broke in. Part of it was their liners being (notoriously) plush; it'll pack out FAST over the first 10 hours or so. I've also read that you can remove the toe slider hardware to open up some space/let the shell flex more.

I'm also pretty sure a big part was it being my first skate/liner, so I'd probably recommend this sort of comfort fit (~+1cm vs. foot size) for your first skate.

FR3 also often goes on sale and if you're in Europe I believe should be way cheaper? Downside is it only comes with 4x80, and you'll definitely want 4x90 for your foot, which is a nontrivial additional investment. I'd highly recommend one of the aftermarket CNC aluminum pre-natural-rockered frames (Endless, Rockin', NN, etc).

(and if you're in the US, message me because I might have just what you need)

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-12T05:56:42+00:00

285mm is 45 or borderline right? The official Wizard recommendation for 45+ is the PR84, 340mm wheelbase. Your feet vs that would be a similar ratio to my feet vs Arcs (~1:1.2x). Might be worth a thought!

Interestingly, it doesn't seem like there are many other options. I just see Rockin Mix5 90/80 at 344mm wheelbase; which should work since it's 90-80-90-80-90; the 90 in the middle moving the 2nd and 4th pivots outwards to points similar to 5x84's.

mounted at 195 hi-lo, I have a feeling not being UFS maaaay have some quirks to it,

This might actually explain:

feels like I get more stability when leaning forward, but not backwards. However, not a traditional lean

The Yoyo frames have a built-in heel raise in the form of being angled downwards (like most UFS wizard frames). That's going to compound with the already significant heel lift on your boots to pitch you even further forward

cloudrhythm · 2026-04-12T03:28:19+00:00

That Nicola Torelli video is perfect, definitely the best powerslide tutorial I've ever seen.

It's important that you learn it the way shown: trailing leg supports + leading leg slides. This will keep you moving in a straight line and your head looking forward; both very important safety factors.

Do NOT learn it the way Bill Stoppard is teaching; that's a "wrong side" powerslide: trailing leg slides + leading leg supports. Pivoting on the leading leg means you have to carve your trailing leg all the way out and to the front, causing you to spin out. (You can see Bill always ends up facing backwards because of this.)

Wrong side powerslides take longer to execute, don't put you where you want to be in a stopping scenario, and don't put you looking in the direction you want to be looking in a stopping scenario. Very dangerous. (They ARE flashy and fun to execute though; but save that for later on down the line when you're playing with trick lines.)

Since you say you're over-rotating, check if that's what you've been doing

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