Acedeck Ares X1…Not your dad’s skateboard…what’s ooligan think? 

Thanks Dude! “Ace”…no pun intended. I think (hope) they will make some QC changes in the next version. Ya, when that bash guard hit the metal railing, I about had to clean out the shorts. And yes, the plate glass windows would have been much more expensive to replace. Looking back now…it was kind of funny. Appreciate the view and comment.

Thanks Dude. I don't sell to many...if any of my boards...but I will keep you in mind. Regarding the Barrel, that look at ESK8UNITY's review of the board. He has done a good review and just uploaded it. Appreciate the view and comment.

Ha...Dude...welcome to the ESK8 hotrod group. Think of it as a badge of honor. To be down right honest, the power of these boards is just fkn mind blowing. I have skated for years, and to see the look on the face of a fellow popsicle skater pumping his way along the street as you pass them is priceless. Never thought I would be doing a constant 32+ MPH on a skateboard. As for the dent on the fridge, blame the dog. Glad to see I am not the only guy who has done this. Appreciate the view and comment.

Ya, literally checked the board first. No damage to the board or bash guard. The railing, not so lucky. It even bent two of the metal rods in the railing. So, ya, bash guards one…railing zero. Thanks for the view and the comment.

Hey Rip...thanks for the comment. I can only review the board I have in front of me, and generally the decks and cover plates are formed with a mold. I am not saying everyone has the gap issue, but I bet it is more prominent than people realize. Will be interesting to see if the gap is eliminated when the replacement deck plate arrives. I agree the charge port is not a deal breaker, but I think there is a better way to design that. Hopefully they will review options. While I would agree, the board does not have a traditional pressed in kingpin, it still has a king pin...bolt as you describe it. I have not taken either of the trucks apart, but from what I can see, there appears to be nut in the interior of the truck. Once I am able to get some miles on the board, I will either confirm or refute the slop that you bring up. I am hoping that this style of kingpin does not do what you describe. If there is slop in the bolt, generally that would be caused by stretching the nut by rocking back and forth and if that occurs, tightening would not accomplish anything as the stretched nut would still be stretched no matter where you are on the threads of the bolt. I am not refuting what you are saying, but I am wondering if you are describing the slope that is in the pivot cup pin. Both pivot cup pins have some significant slop in them when you rock the trucks...even by hand. I am curious about the pivot cup bushing they used. You do bring up an area to watch. I am aware that the board does have greater speed potential. In my testing of the battery issue, I was in E to limit the speed to 22 mph. My battery testing was at about 15-18 mph. At 30+ mph when the board dies or potentially goes into a wheel slide (like it did the first time), that would be very detrimental to my body. Right before the battery dies, the board actually jerks or does a significant hesitation that if not expecting it, it will take you off the board. I am interested in your other areas of concern. Feel free to hit me up. This is worth staying on the top of and if significant issues arise, it is always a good idea to alert others. I do appreciate your view and comment. Let's keep the dialog open.

@@esk8ooligan Great review can't wait to see the updated video once the battery issue is resolved.

Will riptide bushings help fix the bushing /kingpin issue you speak of?

No, 10mm shafts/axles is the way to go. Too many brands are having issues on 8mms. Good on Acedeck for not sticking with the trends.

Its on sale $1699 for black friday in OCT. Competition for Zeus Pro, and other boards right now. I think the Backfire hammer sledge is using 10mm also.

Very interesting thing happened. The morning after I posted that review, Acedeck service team sent an email indicating they were replacing the cover plate for this board in order to improve the signal between the ESC and the controller. We’ll see if they also addressed a better fit for the cover plate. There are two acceptable ways to mold trucks. One bring forging then the other being CNC. I think both are acceptable, but obviously forging is the best as it is stronger through the alignment of the steel fibers. CNC is acceptable and very strong too. These are CNC generated. Time will tell. I am hoping for no issues. I appreciate the view and comment.

I love this board but yes there are some design issues. I am sure they are working to fix them. Being their first board, I would expect nothing less and am still really pleased with this board. I have the 2wd cause i value range over power. I can't wait to see this new mountain board they have coming out. I hope you get to enjoy your board soon.

@@Catamount19 I do like the board too, but like many have pointed out, there are some areas that need to be improved...hopefully on the next generation. Supposedly they are sending a new battery, but I have not seen any confirmation as to shipping. Right now, the board is off limits. The other day I took it for a short ride, and it shut down even earlier than it had before and the battery was depleted. Threw me into some speed wobbles even at 15 mph, but was able to lean out of them. Just not worth it until the new battery arrives. Appreciate the view and comment.

@@esk8ooligan Yeah sorry you are going through that. Hope they make it right soon. No need to even mess around with it until the new battery gets there. I talk with them on Instagram also and i get fast response. I hope you have a positive update soon.