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The FFS Gamechanger adds the speed, maneuverability and impact absorption of rockered 76mm wheels to an uncompromising layout with ride height and grinding characteristics similar to a conventional aggressive flat setup.

• Designed for 76mm wheels
• Replaceable/printable grind block protects, minimizes wheel bite and frame sidewall friction
• FFS Frame System enables lowest possible ride height
• Backslide height/angle comparable to Valo aggressive frame
• Can be ridden with smaller wheels using an alternate grind block
• Fully open source, flexible, maintainable skeleton-grind block platform

Characteristics

• 293mm wheelbase
• 139mm 2-3 split
• 44mm skeleton height
• 35.5mm backslide height (groove to mounting surface) (FFS)
• 309mm total skeleton length
• 76mm ideal wheel size
• 1/1.5mm Plantain Rocker (wheels 2&3)
• ~390g (13.75oz) weight - assembled with 1pc axles, FFS mount in 6061-T6* aluminum skeleton, UHMW grind block
• Replaceable/printable grind block can be customized and printed or machined from a wide variety of materials
• Frame skeleton can be machined from aluminum (CNC, by hand) or printed (2pc axles-only, with some modification)
• Grind plate-compatible (using 2pc or longer hexside single-piece axles)
• WARNING: for professional use only

Two Versions

FFS

• Easier to build
• Absolute lowest possible ride height, shallowest backslide height [angle]
• Requires UFS nub removal from boot (can later be supplemented with included washers for standard UFS/Salomon frame use)
• Skeleton optionally mountable with 3 bolts (2 UFS + Grind Block) for improved frame-boot rigidity
• Adjustable pronation & carve angles
• Can use thinner, lighter weight overall skeleton material (ex: 3.18mm (1/8") thick 6061-T6* aluminum)
• Requires wheel wells (wheels > 72mm)

FFS/UFS

• More difficult to build
• Requires minimum 4.75mm (.1875") skeleton mountside material thickness (for UFS cavities)
• No UFS soul/mounting base adjustment required
• Taller ride height (+3-5mm)
• Less rigid mount (2 bolts vs. 3)
• Frame pronation and carve angle adjustment not possible
• Position 2 & 3 wheel wells not required

Standard 8mm axles and insert spacers OR 8mm single piece axles (require minimum 4.75mm (.1875") thick skeleton material) can be used for either approach

WTFFS?

FFS, the FFS Frame System, consists of two flat surfaces which use one or more connecting elements to fasten an inline frame/chassis to a boot.

Available for order upon request

Design files, dimensions subject to change

FAQ

Where are the UFS mounts and/or mounting holes in the file?
The included design is optimized to deliver the lightest weight and lowest ride height possible using the FFS Frame System. Traditionally sized UFS-Salomon mount cavities (20mm diameter, ~2mm depth) can be added, but require minimum 4.75mm (.1875") thick mountside skeleton material, which increases ride height by 3-5mm.

Freed from Salomon's placement of UFS nubs, one can adjust frame pronation and stride angles as desired, which results in unique mounting bolt locations specific to each application. Ride height can also be lowered considerably.

Which boots are adaptable to FFS?
Any boot with a flat mounting base: most or all UFS/Salomon-compatible models. Among the easiest to adapt are Xsjados and THEM skates, which only require modifications to the soul plate.

Will the provided design be the only version available for purchase?
No, FFS and FFS/UFS mounts will be offered.

What materials can the grind block be printed in or machined from?
PLA, PETG, ABS, Nylon, Acetal/POM (Delrin) via FDM with infill of at least 70% and machined UHMW all work well; Alumide formed via SLS might also be a good idea. Each material has advantages and drawbacks, but machined UHMW Polyethylene is likely the best overall option for ideal grinding characteristics and durability; PLA FDM is probably the absolute cheapest. Made 2-3mm wider than the frame skeleton (4-6mm total), the grind block also reduces sidewall friction on soul grinds.

How is this different from/how does this improve BIG/Bake frames?
Wheel size is larger and ride height is comparable, while the frame is stiffer and more maneuverable. The backslide height is shallower, the groove is wider, and the groove element can also be replaced.

How do these compare to 72mm or 80mm Aeons?
The backslide height is shallower than Aeon 72 (35.5mm vs 41mm) or Aeon 80 (35.5mm vs 44mm), ride height is lower, the groove is wider, and the groove element can also be replaced.

There aren't any aggressive 76mm wheels -- what 76mm wheels do you recommend?
The grind block is designed such that wheel bite should rarely be an issue, which makes experimenting with much softer wheels possible. 80A+ 76mm wheels are also easy to find.