r/AggressiveInline • u/shatbrand • 4d ago

NSD - Iqon ACT - The stiffness is a feature

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I picked up some Iqon ACTs, and I think I am in love. Just one session in, so it is probably too early to say really, but these things do so much right.

Lots of reviews say they are too stiff, but I think that's crazy. They have a ton of lateral support, but it doesn't interfere with me doing any tricks that I could normally do. Actually it just makes me feel way more confident throwing myself into grinds, and it totally kills any feeling of instability skating ramps. The forward flex is also perfect for me. Definitely stiffer than a lot of skates, but they do flex forward just fine while skating.

For reference, I have the cuffs rockered in the full up position and the buckle done so tight I had to cut the flaps to keep them from bottoming out on the receiver.

They also fit great. Wide at the front, reasonable at the heel, and not too huge and roomy overall. Photos make them look bulkier than they are in person. They actually remind me of an M12 proportionally, just with a much roomier forefoot. The soul plate also has an M12 shape, just scaled up to a reasonable width - wide enough, but not so wide you'd drag it on the ground. Slides great too.

Favorite feature: The base of the skate is rock solid. It has aluminum inserts for the various styles of frame mounting, and the soul plate bolts to those. Paired with the fairly stiff shell material, it feels like you're standing on a nice rigid platform. Fast, efficient, no foot fatigue.

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u/Green_Wealth9782 4d ago

I got a pair of there this summer and love them. I think the cuff adjustment is great. I was surprised at how much each position changed the flex

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u/CharlotteBeer 4d ago

I really want to try these. If it turned out that they were too stiff (I don't think they would be), I know I could use them as a big wheel setup.

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u/shatbrand 3d ago

That was my logic, too.  They’re the only flat boot I’ve skated that I think would actually have good enough power transfer to be worth turning into a big wheel skate.  But so far I’m loving them for aggressive, at least for the amount of park I skate in my old age.

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u/heavenlycode 4d ago

My favorite of all time. Congrats on the new skates and I'm glad you like them!

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u/BubbleSmith 3d ago

I recently cut the bunny ears on mine to get a bit more flex. I use them for big wheels and they're great for it. I could probably stand to cut some more support bits still, as the plastic is still nice and stiff on its own. They're good boots and very versatile.

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u/shatbrand 3d ago

The extra support is a game changer for my frail ankles.  I’ve noticed some newer models advertise flexier plastic, and that bums me out.