![]() I find the ILQ-9’s are much faster and smoother, and while they may not be water resistant, they can be opened for cleaning and re-lubrication, unlike the storm bearings, which can do a lot to extend their life! And more importantly, much more fun to skate!! I’ve cycled between Seba (or FR) Storm Bearings and Seba (or FR) ILQ-9 Bearings.īoth have their strengths, however, I’ve found that while the Storm bearings are more resistant to the elements (they are sealed shut, keeping out water and dust) my favourites are the ILQ-9’s! I expect I’ll be skating these for a good while. My biggest gear challenge is finding wheels that are grippy enough that I can take risks without fear of slipping while also dense enough to be durable.įor years my absolute favourite wheel was the Gyro FSK, and I’d still recommend them for outdoor slalom, for their grip/durability balance.īut my new XG freeride wheels are the best I’ve tried for outdoor skating Gyro have used a new dual density manufacturing technology which I don’t really understand but I’m finding them to be so durable without sacrificing any grip (88A durability that skate like 86A. I’m both an outdoor skater and I’ve got a really European style so I buuurn through wheels quicker than most. With the FR street invaders I found that for my style of outdoor skating they’re a little soft, and therefore not as durable as I would like them to be. In terms of speed, they’re not bad, and I find they are quite good on polished surfaces, like the shed rink! ![]() ![]() As usual, it comes down to personal preference!Ĭurrently testing the FR Street Invader wheels This does however mean you can’t go back to a flat setup if you want more stability, personally, I found that once I adjusted to a rocker setup I can’t imagine going back to flat!Īgain there is debate between using the smallest frame possible vs a slightly larger 243mm frame, as the larger frame and wheel size can offer a smoother skate with more surface area contact while doing wheelings. This means the gaps between wheels is smaller and you get a more fluid skate, also bigger front and back wheels are slightly more forgiving when trying one wheel tricks. The prerocker allows me to have a full set of 76mm wheels, rather than the traditional 72-76-76-72 that a 231mm frame allows. ![]() There is no magic skate when it comes to advanced slalom, and making the decision between the technical support of a classic cuff, and the flexibility and smoothness of the triangle cuff often comes down to personal preference.Ĭurrently using a 231mm pre-rockered SEBA frameĢ31mm is the shortest length commonly used for slalom, and It allows for the really fine movements between cones. I really like the flexibility because it allows me to do a lot of my weirder moves, and much more expressivity in my freestyle! Jan 2019 - FR IGOR Pro Skates (review coming soon)īefore that, I had SEBA KSJ’s! Both have a triangle cuff, allowing a lot of ankle flexibility by sacrificing a little of the support a traditional cuff offers. We asked our team rider Claire Browne to go through her skate gear to share what she likes to use for Freestyle and Slalom skating.
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