Eng Powerslide Spec Inline
Eng Powerslide Spec Inline
BOOTS
Unibody
The Shell and Frame are made out of one single piece. This unique construction
drastically minimizes the hardware, thus reducing weight. Another benefit is the
lower ride height to the ground which offers you much better control, maximizing the
possibilities of larger wheel use with all the benefits of this new, low center of gravity.
Soulframe
The soulplate and the frame are made out of ONEPIECE. This reduces the hardware
and weight and provides a lower center of gravity.
UPPER
Powerknit Upper
Powerslide is the first company integrating Power-knitted textile into an inline skate. This
ultra-light and breathable high-performance material reduces weight and adapts to
different feet like a flexible second skin.
Welding Technology
Powerslide is integrating seamless welding technology into inline skates. The ultra-
light and breathable nylon mesh reduce weight and adapts to different foot shapes,
wrapping seamlessly around your foot like a flexible second skin. TPU material, welded
by heat to the upper adds an extra layer (without stitching) wich gives more support
and protection as well as reinforcement of the material.
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FIT
XPand
Our size adjustable technology that gives more comfort and a better customized fit.
Our new Powerslide XPand skates grow to multiple sizes per shell to help those with size
problems and they are also specially designed for kids at growing age.
MYFIT Aerofit
All feet are different, even yours, and the inflatable air bag helps to fill all gaps between
the shell and foot, not only improving performance by giving better control and push,
but also helping with comfort and taking away pressure from all parts around the foot.
Another huge advantage is the size adjustment, it is similar to the Dual Fit technology
from MYFIT as it helps to adjust the length and even width of the boot to make it fit
perfectly to your left and right feet.
3D adapt padding
3D Adapt Padding is a new pat. pending casted comfort padding. It is the first of its
kind and a new way to construct and manufacture skates. Stitching that works with
multiple layers of foam padding has been replaced by casted polyurethane. This 3D AP
technology offers superior comfort, a longer lasting padding and therefore better value
as it won’t breakdown over time, like regular liner padding. It is made of three pieces,
a harder bottom shape for support which is anatomically designed, ankle padding
which comes in softer PU for increased comfort and finally the tongue, which is made
in the same way, fully anatomically casted and shaped around the foot. Additional
features are ventilation channels, built in lacing and welded lining and upper materials.
This padding is a real milestone in skate manufacturing.
Built in Liner
A built-in liner makes the ultimate softbot or hybrid boot, providing unparalleled fit as
well as being extremely lightweight, comfortable and responsive. It creates a direct
connection between liner and shell with the upper being hand-lasted and pulled over
the shell for ultimate support and performance. Handmade with pride.
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FRAMES
TRINITY
TRINITY is our patented three-point mounting system, it’s the cutting edge of modern
Inline skate technology. TRINITY features dual front mounting points to create a deep
grooved channel for the wheels allowing them to sit as close to the foot as possible,
dramatically lowering the center of gravity. This triangulated mount creates a solid
platform and increases energy transfer efficiency. TRINITY not only works perfectly for
3-wheel setups but also provides outstanding advantages to 4-wheeled skates:
· Better Power Transfer: Thanks to the power triangle formed by the 3 mounting points.
· Stronger: Because the forces are spread over 3 mounting points.
· More Control: due to the strong 3-point connection of boot and frame and the wide
distance between the two front mounting.
· Easier Skating: the power triangle also helps with your weight transfer and balance.
· Lower Center of Gravity: Means more control, stability and safer skating.
· X-Slot mounting to customize the frame position under your boots.
· Fatigue Control: TRINITY not only boosts the performance but also absorbs 30% more
vibration and eases the roll over cracks and rough surfaces making every moment on
your wheels as effortless and enjoyable as possible.
We have made the best mounting system better by increasing the side to side range
in all the Powerslide shells using V., Alpha, X-shell, carbon compression shell and the
TRINITY adaptor, featuring wider slots and adding 4mm more side to side adjustment
to find the perfect position and balance for every foot.
165mm Mounting
Traditional 165mm 2-point mounting has been one of the dominant mounting standards
for inline skates for the past three decades. The same mounting you are familiar with,
but entirely revolutionized thanks to the Powerslide X-Slot mounting system allowing
the skater to customize the frame / boot position for their most optimized personal
skating experience. This mounting system is used nowadays mostly for urban entry
level skates.
195mm Mounting
The 195mm 2-point mounting standard was developed when larger wheels like 100mm
and 110mm rose to popularity. After approval in the racing world, this standard was
transferred to modern fitness skates as well. Compared to 165mm mounting the longer
distance between the two mounting points helps to reduce the center of gravity in the
frames, especially those featuring 4x100mm or 4x110mm or 110mm/100mm hi-lo wheel
setups. Creating a better and safer platform to skate on when using larger wheels.
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3D Casted
3D casted frames are perfectly shaped around the wheels enclosing them and
optimizing the space to outmaneuver any other frame. The 3D construction enhances
the stiffness and power transfer and offers similar performance characteristics as CNC
made frames. Thanks to the lower center of gravity and sturdy construction TRINITY 3D
casted frames score very high in terms of acceleration, control and top speed. These
facts are also race proven by many skaters and the most outstanding achievement is
winning the Berlin Marathon in 2018 and second place in 2019 with Katherina Rumpus,
one of the best and strongest Marathon skaters ever.
3D Stamped
Some of our frames are made of a single piece, by 3-D stamping a sheet of high-
quality aluminum. Then following this, two bending and stamping processes give the
frame its final look. The 3-D shape of this one- piece frame provides the stiffness and
rigidity that is required of a modern inline skate frame.
2in1 Frame
2in1 frames offer the option to choose between 4 wheels and 3 wheels in one single
frame. The frame contains 5 holes along the side where the wheels can be fixed by
axles. Skaters could start with 4 small wheels and switch to 3 larger wheels if their
skating technique has improved to benefit from higher speed and improved agility.
X-Box Technology
The “X” shape construction is widely known for its very strong construction properties
and is commonly used in modern architecture and engineering. It was the inspiration
for the development of Triple X frames aka XXX frames. The “X” can be found in three
dimensions / directions of this high-tech frame construction. The X-Box Technology
adds strength and stiffness to the frame where needed and reduces the overall weight
as much as possible. The benefits of the X-Box technology are: X-tra stiff, X-tra light
and X-tra fast.
Hi-Lo Frames
Hi-Lo frames combine different diameters of wheels in the same frame but distributed
in a way that all wheels touch the ground when skating. Smaller wheels accelerate a
little easier while larger wheels provide a higher top speed. Hi-lo frames are usually a
bit shorter than their 4-wheel pendants, which are equipped with four equal wheels of
the same maximum diameter. Additionally, the smaller wheels reduce the weight of the
frame and reduce the height of the frame for a lower center of gravity.
Rocker Frames
Usually all 3 or 4 wheels of an inline skate are in contact with the ground, also known as
a FLAT setup. A flat setup offers the most contact with the surface for a smooth and fast
ride and helps to keep balance and control while skating. In some skate disciplines the
athletes require a so-called ROCKER frame setup. In rockered 4 wheel frames only the
two center wheels touch the ground. The front and rear wheel don´t. The constellation
looks like a banana shape and it´s often called this.
There are two types of rocker frames:
· Pre-rockered frames: the two center axles are positioned 2mm lower than the external
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axles. By using 4 wheels with the same diameter only the two center wheels will touch
the floor. Skaters who want to change this type of frame to a flat setup are required to
purchase wheels with a larger diameter to replace the two external wheels on each
side of skate.
· Rocker axled frames: The axles of the two center wheels can be turned 180° (rockered)
down by 2mm. In this case the skater can easily switch between flat and rockered
setups without the need to buy another set of wheels.
Possible and common options to rocker flat frames are:
4x 72mm flat frames = 68-72-72-68mm rocker frames
4x76mm flat frames = 72-76-76-72mm rocker frame
4x80mm flat frame = 76-80-80-76mm rocker frame
Triskates aka three-wheel skates are getting also more and more popular in freestyle
and speed slalom skating. Powerslide TRINITY Triskate frames offer the above
mentioned special axles. The center and rear wheel are fixed by special made axles
which have an elliptical shape to allow the skater to rocker the wheels down by 2mm
when turning the axle by 180°.
WHEELS
MISC.
Triskates
Get more with less. Three big wheels offer a bigger footprint than 4 small wheels, with
more PU in contact with the ground and more response out of corners. So that’s why
less wheels mean more grip. In addition, three-wheel frames are lower and shorter
than their counterpart 4/wheel frames with smaller sized wheels, making it easy to
maneuver and control your stride. With the center wheel right under the skater’s center
of gravity, turns are easier and the whole skating experience feels more natural. All
these features make it easier to adopt a proper skating habit. An additional benefit is
the lower weight which makes skating more fun and less energy consuming, allowing
you to skate for a longer time while improving your endurance. Powerslide strongly
believes TRISKATES are the present and future of inline skating.
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BRAKES
SYNCRO Brake
Over the years many brake systems have been tried, but they often are made of many
parts and come at a high price. The new Syncro brake from Powerslide offers it all:
· Fastest breaking and stopping action possible.
· Easy to maintain with few parts.
· Low weight.
· Great balance as breaking action is guaranteed while leaving all three wheels on the
floor.
· Longer wheelbase for stable skating and control.
· Cuff activated breaking action.
· Height adjustable function.
· Reshaping function of the wheels to keep them in their best shape as well as increasing
their life.
HABS Brake
The Height Adjustable Brake System (HABS) offers a lot of advantages over ordinary
heel brakes. The braking surface has a bigger contact area which translates as a more
controlled braking action and a shorter stopping distance. The height adjustment
function is perfect to find the preferred personal braking position, lower or higher,
whether you activate the brake with straight legs or if you need more braking power or
brake using angled legs. Also once worn down the brake pad can be lowered to keep
the best braking point for ideal safety and security. The removable HABS brake is the
best and most effective heel brake system on the market. This brake is easy to mount
to the frame and made out of the best materials available.
Cuff Brake
The Cuff Brake is used on various SUV adventure skates, it features a height adjustable
brake pad that is attached to the back of the cuff.
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