Powerslide Skate Guide - FAQ - 201704

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TYPES OF BOOTS

INLINE SKATE GUIDE BEARINGS

FRAME STANDARDS

ABEC:

165mm / 2 point

195mm / 2 point

Rating that indicates the quality of a bearing. The higher the number, the better the quality and tolerances.

ILQ: Rating that indicates the quality of a bearing used by Twincam, a well known bearing manufacturer. The higher the number, the better the quality and tolerances.

Trinity / 3 point 165mm + 195mm / 2 point

SUS:

UFS / 2 point

Low cut Carbon

High cut Carbon

Hardboot

V.

Softboot

Blade & walk

Resistance

Resistance

Resistance

Resistance

Resistance

Resistance

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Comfort

Weight

Weight

Weight

Weight

Weight

Weight

Support

Support

Support

Support

Support

Support

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Shell made of carbon or a mix of carbon and fiberglass.

Shell made of carbon or a mix of carbon and fiberglass.

Shell and cuff made of rigid composite material.

Fast and easy disc closure system.

Base shell and cuff with integrated, non removable softboot.

Baseplate and cuff made of resistant composite material.

Integrated, nonremovable thin liner.

Integrated, nonremovable liner.

Replaceable and exchangeable liner.

Shell and cuff made of rigid composite material.

Step in with your own sport shoes or sneakers.

Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

Race, Marathon

Marathon, Urban, Stunt, Hockey, Slalom

Urban, Kids, Allround

Urban, Fitness, Training

Fitness, Leisure, Recreational, Fun

Urban commuting, Transportation, Rental,

Replaceable and exchangeable liner.

Shell and cuff made of composite material.

100% rustproof bearings, perfect for wet conditions.

SWISS and JAPAN: Original Swiss and Japan made bearings do not need an ABEC rating. Their quality is a class of its own.

How to find out the correct size of your skates?

Size:

1. Place your feet with the heel on a straight wall 2. Measure the length to the very top of your toe 3. Check the measurement with the information of the sizelabel in the skates. Add approx. 3mm for more comfort and safety. 4. For wide feet add 1 size up.

608 Standard

Inline Skates are usually equipped with 608 standard bearings. Most wheels available are made for 608 standard bearings. 688 Mini Smaller and lighter bearings. You need a special adapter if you use those bearings in standard wheels.

HELMETS Inmould Helmet

√ Very good all around protection of your head

√ Very good protection of your head √ Very good air ventilation √ Low weight Purpose: Race, Fitness, Recreational, Leisure

Sizing

Knee

Kids, Fitness, Urban Race

Stunt Kids 48cm - 52cm 52cm - 56cm

Adults 54cm-58cm 58cm-62cm

Elbow

Diameter - Speed

55

58

60

68

Wheel profile 72

76

80

100

110

125

Stability

Fun

Soft (72A)

Hands

Flat – Urban

Full – Urban

Bullet – Race

(Aggressive) Park & tricks

Cruising, Fitness, Kids, Slalom

Training, Slalom, Hockey, Fitness

Wheel setups for Triskates

Wheel hardness

PROTECTIVE GEAR

Allround helmet Hardshell

X Small air vents Purpose: Urban, Stunt, Offroad, Hockey

WHEELS

SHOE SIZES

Hard (95A) +

-

Speed

+

Shock absorbtion

-

-

Durability

+

+

Grip

-

Hardness per purpose Hockey indoor

Hockey Outdoor, Slalom, Kids, Fitness

Race, Stunt

74A, 76A, 78A

80A - 88A

88A - 96A

F2 - F1 - F0

F00

Flat

Rockered 01

2MM

Wheel rotation Usually wheels wear out more on the inside. Take out the wheels from the left skate and replace them with wheels from the right side and vice versa. Make sure the side which shows more abrasion is pointed to the outside.

Rockered 02

2MM

2MM


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