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