USD Aeon Sam Crofts IV Review - the upgrades that make a huge difference

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7 ай бұрын

My first time skating the USD Aeon since its original release eight years ago, but has it changed my view on this revolutionary but problematic skate? The Sam Crofts Aeon IV is definitely one of best looking Aeons so far, but how does it perform? Well, there are a bunch of upgrades on this latest model, so I take a deep dive into them and showcase some skating so you can see how I got on with the newest Aeon release.
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@cianhackett 7 ай бұрын

Il say this about white skates, they really work well if you film a bunch at night or on darker days , the dark coloured skates can get a bit lost in the background. Perfect for those long Scottish winters.

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

That is a valid point!

@Martin_Krutina 7 ай бұрын

David, in this video you have cuffs in lower position.

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

I am aware the bolt being higher means the cuff is lower and vice versa. I skated both positions and didn’t notice any difference.

@YosiOren 7 ай бұрын

Was about to comment that as well.

@Pratalax 6 ай бұрын

@@wheelsceneblading yeah but then you hold them next to the sways to talk about how low they are...

@wheelsceneblading 6 ай бұрын

@@Pratalax no matter the position, they are lower than the Sway

@longtermsquatter 7 ай бұрын

Agree with the cuff comments. The cuff is low and has little forward flex support. There is no forward flex resistance. So if your preference is for some forward flex rebound look elsewhere.

@JSClark1984 7 ай бұрын

That's a great skate review and your opinions on the Aeon mirror mine almost to the letter. I had the Grayeons for about 8 months...they are good but not for me. That cuff is a real problem and the material is just too slow on grinds.

@joshnielsen6880 7 ай бұрын

Nice review and can’t wait to cop a pair of these 🤩 swear your back savs both look natural or is that the beer talking? 🤔

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

You little charmer!

@Worques 7 ай бұрын

When I saw the video thumbnail, I thought I am clicking on a Ricardo Lino video 🤣

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to disappoint you.

@stevechrysanthou1703 7 ай бұрын

Agreed with everything you said. They need to revise that shell and stop making more crofts skates until they fix all this. Frames, souls and forward flex or cuff. My lomax greys have that issue too I can't tighten them up that much or when I do the cuff starts twisting.

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

I know there are definitely plans to make changes. One thing about Powerslide is they are always coming up with new ideas and always refining their products, it's very commendable.

@tothenextprogress 7 ай бұрын

Hi love the videos

@YEE941 7 ай бұрын

4:44 ooooo nice hangtime

@skippystz 7 ай бұрын

the cuff in this video is set to low...

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

I meant as in the cuff bolt position was moved to the rockered up, I am aware this means the cuff is lower.

@ChrisHodge84 7 ай бұрын

it sounds like you dont realise this in the video tbf but good review though man@@wheelsceneblading

@chinobean3555 Ай бұрын

i think im gonna pull the trigger and get the lomax shells ill put my primes in em and i got some 60mm undercover wheels so all i need is the shells and im good.tbh im kinda getting sick of skating anti rocker

@CatzzSkatesFamily 7 ай бұрын

The design and color theme on the skate is out of this world. Is this meant more for aggressive skating than cruising in the city?

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

Aggressive

@MrIain2305 4 ай бұрын

Have you skated the newer Aeon Lomax? Be really interesting to compare the two

@wheelsceneblading 4 ай бұрын

No, but I’d be surprised if there’s much difference

@boulderdashbilly 7 ай бұрын

Great Review, However I feel it needs pointing out that USD still have the sizing wrong on the AEON. You say you're a size 10 running the 9-9.5, but the euro size equivalent of 10 is 44.. which if you'll notice is what he 9-9.5 is labelled (43-44). lovely looking skate. personally I prefer the old cuff, better fitting and support.

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

I would argue that's less USD being wrong about the sizing and instead the sizing system being flawed in general. They don't claim it to be a specific size, instead they say it fits a range of sizes from 9-9.5, which it does. Also, the difference between a size 9.5-10UK is minimal. Foot shape definitely plays an equally important role to length when it comes to fitting in certain skates.

@user-uz1ku5kp5c 5 ай бұрын

Bro in looking to get back into skating and i think im going to get a pair off these with the sliqx. Im uk 10 and i believe im 275mm so would that mean ill fit the 9-9.5uk as i can only order online. All the skate shops that stock them are to far away. Also do you recommend 58mm 88a over 60mm 90a. Ill be almost always on concrete parks. Thanks

@wheelsceneblading 5 ай бұрын

If you’re in the UK, Loco offer a free size swap

@wheelsceneblading 5 ай бұрын

I prefer to ride 58mm 90a - give you a little more protection against wheel bite and roll a little faster

@user-uz1ku5kp5c 5 ай бұрын

@@wheelsceneblading Thanks mate ill give them a try 100%

@user-uz1ku5kp5c 5 ай бұрын

@@wheelsceneblading I think ill try get down to them its only a Couple hours drive. Best to try on foot i guess

@christopherlees3684 7 ай бұрын

Are the liners the same as the Witze liner with the improvements he made to the previous Prime. Apart from colour of course

@longtermsquatter 7 ай бұрын

I don't see how they are different. The after market Sam croft liner may come with upgraded footbeds compared to the witze liner. However, i think Sam explained that there was confusion at the factory and the improved footbeds weren't included.

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen the Witzemann liners in the flesh so I couldn’t say, but they are from the same range.

@Martin_Krutina 7 ай бұрын

yes, these two should be the same

@stubear 7 ай бұрын

Fairly sure the gap at the back of the cuff is because the first skate that had that cuff was the Crofty 2s which were the first skinned Aeons. I think the skin fills the gap on that skate and feels weird on the plain plastic ones.

@longtermsquatter 7 ай бұрын

The skin doesnt come close to filling that gap. The aeon share the cuff with other powerslide skates such as the swell. So it's a case of powerslide reusing molds across skates, but the part not quite fitting.

@stubear 7 ай бұрын

@@longtermsquatter True. It fits even worse on the swell too

@BourneRolling 7 ай бұрын

Out of curiosity mate have you ever skated the sola street frame if so thoughts? The H block looks quite shallow

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t. I tried the GC aluminium but they weirdly slid really badly on both coping and rails at Unit 23 Skatepark after I got them for the winter skatepark season, so I got rid of them. I’m not sure how compatible aluminium frames are with the type of skating I like to do. Scottish ledges are pretty rough.

@BourneRolling 7 ай бұрын

@@wheelsceneblading strange isn't it, you would think the metal on metal would be butter I saw some people swear by them with the plastic h block insert for flat. I have recently moved to Newcastle yet to go out and skate to see what's it like around here

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

@@BourneRolling they literally gripped the old down rails. It was insane.

@wheelsceneblading 7 ай бұрын

Newcastle has some brilliant spots. The brown metal ledges outside the University of Newcastle are brilliant. Hit up Andy Billington on Instagram or Curb Cartel on Instagram.

@BourneRolling 7 ай бұрын

@@wheelsceneblading will do mate will join the Facebook group when the weather gets better. I already spotted them ledges when I parked there last month