UC Powerblading Standard Wheels review
Check out the infamous “Zecoprzepraszam” blog’s review of the Undercover Wheels that won’t break the bank: http://zecoprzepraszam.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/ucpb/
Thanks to Kamil Michał Ciura for the hard work!
Freeskate and Powerblading from Powerslide FSK and USD (Imperial & Transformer)
Powerslide and USD are announcing their latest releases for Urban skating.
The USD Kids Transformer (Powerblading) is perfect for those younguns that want to get into skating and grinding. Ideal to get down the techniques of skating while also learning basic grinds, it stands to reason that this is the one for the youth.
Powerslide FSK also presents the Imperial line, a brand new skate model that is strong and resistant, as well as being high performance for FSK. Imperial skates, the new hardboot freeskate from Powerslide is comfortable and strong, responding to the high demands of the urban skater skater looking to push their limits. Jumps, slides, stairs, sharp turns are a breeze with this powerful and versatile skate. The short frame (243/80mm wheels and 231/76mm in the Pure version) and the stable cuff allow you to go as hard, and as far as you like, always with the maximum support of the strong Imperial cuff. The hard shell is as tough as they come while the casted full aircraft aluminum frame is virtually indestructible. The Super high rebound SPINNER wheels are fast and resistant, while their core holds out even on the biggest of gaps.
Powerslide Imperial skates, ready to be abused!
(More models in the gallery below.)
Powerslide FSK S4:
Links:
Powerslide facebook: http://facebook.com/powerslideworld
Powerslide FSK facebook: http://www.facebook.com/powerslide.fsk
Powerblading Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/221879214567440
Moments on the Kizer Level 2 frame
A couple of brief moments on the brand new Kizer Level 2 frame, suitable for a flat setup of 76mm wheels.
Kizer Level 2 Frame Review
The Kizer Level 2 Frames have been analized in depth by Freeskatenews.pl – so head on over and discover the latest PB frames to hit the shelves: http://freeskatenews.pl/showthread.php?tid=1480
Thanks to Przemek Wieciejaki
Grindhouse Ceramic Hybrid Bearings – Review by Alex Rahali
During my life as skater I have had the opportunity to use all kinds of bearings, and I didn’t really expect much from these bearings that Grindhouse sell under its own brand name, however, I accepted the task to write a review of these ceramic bearings.
They are actually a hybrid of steel, ceramic and nylon bearings and Grindhouse promises they are faster, with a more prolonged durability than the common bearings. Similar bearings have long been used in speed skates but never rarely been used by aggressive skaters due to doubts of their durability, hence my own lack of confidence.
I have tried both Street, Skatepark, Skatecross, high jump ramp, cobblestone streets and finally making high-speed descents – all the results can be summarized in 2 questions with their respective answers:
1st question: Ceramic bearings? Sure, I bet they break on the first jump.
False, these bearings endure absolutely everything you throw at them, gaps, bumps, bad ground … Everything.
2nd question: Ok, but then they can’t be as fast as they say, it’s impossible to have everything …
Well it seems that it’s possible to have everything, and these bearings really show this from the first moment thanks to ease of movement and speed from the first use. Conventional bearings require several uses to reach maximum performance, but with these, you get it from the first moment.
Alex Rahali by Xavier Wiros
So, you can grind longer, make huge gaps (also with stair landings). If you love Powerblading like me, then you’ll also embarass speed skaters with your bombing speed!!!
Let me give you some advice: Use your wheels for another month, save up and buy a complete set of these bearings – believe me, it’s worth it!
