Proto ARES-Lite 6.5 TDI DEX

Description

The PROTO ARES-Lite is the TDI solution for the Mid-Size 6+ Deck Category. Fully compatible with all Past, Present and Future TDI NEX ever made! This is a bolt on upgrade for anyone looking to change up the width or length of their TDI Deck setup for a new riding experience or a simple refresh.

CHECK OUT ALL PROTO TDI PARTS HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR DECK!

Specs

Weight: 1.41kg – 3.10lbs / 1.43kg – 3.15lbs / kg – lbs
Length: 560mm – 22″ / 570mm – 22.5″ / 580mm – 23″
Width: 165mm – 6.5″
Headtube / neck: Need to be purchased separatly
Concave: Yes
End of deck type: Boxed. The drop-outs needs to be purchased separatly
Material: Aluminium DEX
Brake: To be purchased separately. Any universal fender would do, but the Proto Death Star as the best fit

Tech:

SOL-Lite FEATURES
-Flush-Mount Drop-Outs; FMtech
-Wider Deck-Ends
-Deeper Drop-Top Ridges
-Reinforced Lower Extrusion Profile to support extra width
-Weight Reducing Deck Cut-Outs (top and bottom)
-Weight Reducing Deck-Ends Cut-Outs
-Manufactured In-House: San Diego, California, USA

TUNGLOK DECK INTEGRATION (TDI) PATENT #8,528,921
TDI is a system of compatibility. This system was designed so that the Deck and Neck (Headtube) are separate components that are mated together utilizing a tongue and groove system with bolts to keep everything tight; eliminating the need for welding. The TDI system allows for interchangeable NEX & DEX allowing for unlimited customization of Deck Length, Deck Width and Headtube Angle. When your DEX wear out on a TDI System you only need to replace DEX itself instead of the entire Neck/Deck assembly like a welded one-piece Deck. NEX have an indefinite lifespan and only need to be replaced if you want to try a different Headtube angle or color.

VIDEO: Watch the original TDI Debut Video to learn how it works.

VIDEO: And Wacth the TDI Part 2 Video to see the evolution of the TDI System.

UNIVERSAL BRAKING SYSTEM (UBS) PATENTS: #9,783,260 & #10,399,632
The PATENTED PROTO Universal Braking System (UBS) features a Slide Adjustment Slot making it the worlds first fully adjustable Brake/Fender mounting system, integrated into the Deck itself, that allows for your Brake/Fender size and weight to be minimized while still providing the flexibility for you to run any size wheel on your Deck while also letting you fine tune your Brake sensitivity or Fender position. Nuts, washers and sockets have been eliminated with its integrated threads. Simply loosen the bolts with an Allen key, slide the Brake/Fender to your desired position and tighten it down! UBS technology is featured on all PROTO TDI DEX from the Orion 2 (2014) onwards!

FLUSH MOUNT TECHNOLOGY (FMtech)
PROTO TDI DEX are the worlds first decks to feature Flush Mount Technology. FMtech allows you to trash your old cone shaped pegs which are notorious for bending axles and being incompatible with wider decks and allows you to start using straight Cylindrical Pegs and PROTO Deck-Ends which provide superior reinforcement all the way to your Drop-Outs. With Flush Mount Technology, the Peg/Deck-End Diameter is now standardized so the Drop-Outs of the deck can perfectly contoured to fit your Pegs and Deck-Ends which allows the full width of your deck extrusion to provide an additional level of support for Drop-Out impact.

Compatibility

Wheel diameter
100mm: Yes
110mm: Yes
120mm:Yes
125mm:Yes
Wheel Width
24mm: Yes.Spacers and axle provided with deck ends!
28mm: No
30mm: Yes. Spacers and axle provided with deck ends!
12STD: No