Freeskate frames/powerblades/rec skates/speed skating thread

[ift]

So I got some aluminum UFS frames with ~80mm wheels a while back and used them for the third time last night. I just skated all over checking out spots and doing some rub bricking and clear coating. I stopped by this trendy bar to see if they were still serving food and got some really, really confused looks from the hip people and waiter, then I got tacos instead.

Skating fast is fun as shit, and 55mm freestyle setups are just ridiculous.

Who else been doing some rec blading? I think I'm gonna do this more often.

[Monday]

Skating fast is fun as shit, and 55mm freestyle setups are just ridiculous.

Exactly...

Loving my Powerblade frames and wheels. I only wish they'd offer 110mm UFS frames...

[s.]

I planned on using my old Salomon boots + Powerblade frames for a cheap rec skate setup


but then I put the frames on my Crabans and they were more fun



I'll skate a bit and do some stair bashes in them from time to time

[theguy0075]

So I got some aluminum UFS frames with ~80mm wheels a while back and used them for the third time last night. I just skated all over checking out spots and doing some rub bricking and clear coating. I stopped by this trendy bar to see if they were still serving food and got some really, really confused looks from the hip people and waiter, then I got tacos instead.

Skating fast is fun as shit, and 55mm freestyle setups are just ridiculous.

Who else been doing some rec blading? I think I'm gonna do this more often.

I think I might be interested where this was going down. I've been making use of your previous work down at Riverfront Park recently.

[Chwarg]

I thought about starting some rec to get back into blading.
Bought some Rollerblade rec skates and still got my Remz in my garage catching dust.
Been off the game for about 3-4 years - I got old and fat...
I'm 30 now and I really miss skating again, but I have to work on my stamina first...
I have the feeling that skating will always be a part of my live (even if I just watch videos and don't skate).

[ift]

Chwarg do it man. Just striding around picking up some speed or going down a garage is so damn fun.

theguy I sprayed a ledge by the water at UT where you'd hit a 4 stair rail and come off the kink to grind a 6 foot ledge, then I sprayed a curve ledge at a park on bayshore near the Publix and Convention Center, then I sprayed some little column/cornerstone things for bonk grind taps into a wheelchair ramp.
I'm skating USF tonight if you're interested in meeting up.

s. I did the opposite

I wasn't feeling the carbon/tall frame combo, but it feels pretty nice with Salos. I'd still like higher ankle support with the tall frames.

[DnEhThEnD]

ever since I switched to scooter wheels hoes been lining up like what?

[Rugerrounds]

Rob g always posts his freeskate trips on instagram and it's like 15 miles. Haha he inspired me I do about 3-4 miles a day now and try to skate the Prail a little afterwards too. It's fun hauling ass like that.

[StarScream]

Salomon Mintons, RB UFS fame, 72mm Cozmos, K2 Grindplate...epic ride

[s.]

s. I did the opposite

I wasn't feeling the carbon/tall frame combo, but it feels pretty nice with Salos. I'd still like higher ankle support with the tall frames.

nga plz, your carbons =/= my carbons, get a cuff

[ift]

C. is doing it right on those Cozmos.

I just want some Kaltik style frames that can fit 68s 4 down and still have a little room for grinds.

[Monday]

Rob g always posts his freeskate trips on instagram and it's like 15 miles. Haha he inspired me I do about 3-4 miles a day now and try to skate the Prail a little afterwards too. It's fun hauling ass like that.

I think those are his running trips, lol...

[Rugerrounds]

I think those are his running trips, lol...

Lol noooo he uses the rollerblade ap that came out. He always post his freeskates pic too. That bastard runs like ten miles in the sand too. Haha he is doing that crossfit shit I think

[!!!]

i opted for a pair of sebas instead of powerblade frames. i borrowed my buddy's advances for a bit and didn't like they way they rode. they felt very sluggish and aggressive boots just aren't as good for recreational skating. i use them once or twice a week for skating 4km around the seawall in my city, and do some cone skating with them.

as an aside, i recommend cone skating to all aggressive skaters. it seems to have a really bad rep, but it will help with your foot-body coordination, spacial awareness, balance, response time, switch shoulders, switch crossovers, etc. and the skills have definitely transferred over to my 'real'/aggressive skating.

[Monday]

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[MorganHiver]

The Seba guys are doing this freeskate/aggressive crossover thing. They basically took the RB Solo soul plates, turned them around, put some grind plates on the frames and haul ass.

[Keith Courage]

Kizer Arrows on Cult boots with 75mm wheels. I was doing half cabs into a 20 foot grass transition a few weeks ago. I also like to 180 onto shit. I never stop rolling though. I never have a destination but when it's time to go home I am normally a mile and a half away minimum. Hauling ass straight down on a sidewalk is fucking awesome.

[Chwarg]

I just tried the rec skates I bought - they are killing my feet after a while.
Anyone tried the Imperials?
I'm considering to buy some Imperials with some Advanced frames - good setup?
http://www.grindhouse.eu/de/Shop/USD...erblading.html

[spaniard]

Most fun I've had in years...but people are going to say I'm biased...but it ain't true, like it makes any difference to me to be talking about fluids or Advance frames or Type M's, all the same in terms of work, but I'm loving the big wheel setups too much to go back to small wheels atm!

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As for the Imperials, they are great feeling skates but they fit really tight/small so make sure to size up half a size.

[Monday]

Yo, Oli. I want (plastic) UFS frames that hold 110mm wheels. Hook me up, plz.