Stifeld Technic Development Ion Plate (Made in Spain)The STD Ion is a base plate for skaters of high skill level of skating. The Ion is a hand machined, with aluminum trucks with precision 7mm steel axles centered over micro adjustable kingpins. Toe stop threads are metric for this plate. Though we occasionally have display stock, this is largely a special order item and are usually available in 2 to 3 weeks of purchase.