TRISKATES Powerslide Megacruiser Pro 125mm First Impressions Review (using SEBA FR1 Boot)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2018
- These are my initial thoughts on the Powerslide Megacruiser Pro Tri -frame with 125mm wheels.
Usually these frames come with Powerslides Imperial boot. Unfortunately I was getting some ankle rub with this boot so for now I have swapped them for my SEBA FR1 boot - they are both very similar boots in construction and so I think they handle very similar. - กีฬา
spot on assessment. i skate ¬20km every day as my commute, mostly on the nice smooth bike paths in the netherlands. 3x125 can't be beat when out running with the bicycles. when i cut through city centers, or lots of sidewalk cutting, then i prefer to bring the wheel size down to either a 3x100 or 4x84. i've found my 3x110 to be a really nice trade off; ideal for some relaxed city exploration. but again, i've got the bike paths of the netherlands, so i can afford a bit larger wheels, so long as i'm more maneuverable than bicyclists.
I would love to skate in the Netherlands with all the smooth paths. I also do alot of cycling so would appreciate that alot. The UK unfortunately is along way behind other countrys in terms of shared use pathways.
well, i'm american, and i think the us is even behind the uk when it comes to shared use pathways... but here in the nl they've got it down pretty nicely, so might as well take advantage of it. i would highly recommend bringing your skates if/when you visit the netherlands. it's one of the best ways to navigate and explore the cities here. if it's dry...
I've visited Amsterdam a couple of times in the last few years. Its a place my wife and I really enjoy. I'm sure we will visit again sometime soon and I will definitely bring the skates!
@@whittyskater dear whitty if you see the streets here in italy (Roma)you pass the desire to make roller.....but i insist ! ciao!
Great to see how you mastered the three wheeled 125 right away, I dare say Congrats. My thumb is up
I always found 125mm a bit big and akward to be honest. I used them for a few months but found when I went down to 110mm they were a lot more suited to my skating style.
Hello, thanks for sharing with us your thoughts about 3x125mm setup. I'm currently using PS Imperial Megacruiser Pro on the same wheels and I'm pretty happy with them. First and formost , I really enjoy the smothness of skating on big wheels. When you have some rubbish surface on your way they will cope with it quite nice. Secondly, I like the speed and what you've mentioned, that it's easier to maintain the speed. The only problem is stopping :D I'm not very good at sliding and that's what I need to learn now, because I think slides are the only reasonable method of limiting the speed.
Anyway, I'm thinking about 3x110mm wheels as well or maybe I'll come back to 4x80mm some day. It's nice to change something sometimes ;)
Thanks for your comments. It's really interesting to find out what others are using. 3x125 is certainly great for keeping your speed up and I agree they are so good for rolling through the rough stuff. I'm also interested in trying out 3x110. I'm keen to know if they are a little easier to stop in but still offer good speed. Hopefully in the future I will buy some 3x110 skates!
Nice video - thank you! I've fairly recently switched up from Seba FR2s (4x80mm) to Powerslide Swells (3x100mm), and I echo everything you say. Like you, the Powerslide boots have given me blister and rubbing problems between my ankle and arch. Looking at online reviews it seems a commonly experienced issue, which is a shame as I love everything else about the skates. Only going to 100mm rather than 110 or, in your case, 125mm, I found the switch-up easy to adjust to. But the biggest benefit for me is how the larger wheels handle Cardiff's crappy surfaces so much better and have opened up routes that I would have struggled to skate in my 80s. Nice inadvertent almost-parallel slide on that tight turn by the way! ; )
Thank you! I was quite disappointed the imperial boots rubbed. Apart from that they are really good but for now I will stick with my super comfy FR1s! I agree the bigger wheels def help with rolling through uneven surfaces.
I have heard about so many people having problems with the Powerslide Imperial boots. How can such a big and innovative company get it so wrong? A real shame for the people who paid good money for them. As a result of this I'm pretty sure I'll be going for the FR Skates FR110. The Trinity frame sounds good but I'm not going to risk the boots.
I think alot of the problems I had with the imperial boot is down to the liner. I've recently tried them again with the liner from my rolerblade edge and it makes the imperials alot more comfortable for me. I would still go for the Fr1s though as they are an awesome skate!
Hi, Great video and summary. So did you try 110mm yet to compare? I'm umming and arring over a new triskate and wondered what you'd recommend as I'm going for one of the FR1 versions. I'm 6ft5 (195cm) tall with 30cm long (so I think size 47) feet so although most people recommend 110mm wheels for triskates I was thinking of going 125mm as they have longer wheelbase (260mm vs 243 I think) which may feel OK (I mean not too long/high) for my size feet/height... any thoughts? Thanks!
Thanks. I now have some FR1 310s. I have done a few videos on them including a review. Please have a look if you are interested. I personally much prefer 110mm. I find them much easier to control and turn in. I can see though you are very tall so I guess a longer frame and 125mm wheels maybe better for you.
@@whittyskater cheers I'll take a look! I was just going to get 110mm but some folk on reddit suggested wheelbase may be too short for me. So that's the only reason why I'm even considering 125mm, it's not really what I'd want otherwise.
Hi, I'd like to do the same: these frames with Seba FR1 boot. Was it a perfect fit or it needed some adjustments?
The frame will fit just fine with this boot for the most part. As this is the older style seba boot which wasn't originally designed for tri skates I just had to dremmel a small amount from the boot so the front wheel didn't rub. If you get a new FR boot they already have this modification.
I got the mega cruiser 125 mm orange but the boot really really sucks. I have the same problem with my ankle and the inner feet :( I have even used a heat gun to try mold it to my feet but it didn’t fix the problem. Apart from Seba FR1 boots, what other comfortable boots do you recommend that are compatible with the mega cruiser frame? Thanks!
That's really annoying about the imperial boot. To be honest I've only tried the Seba FR1 boot ( which I find super comfy) so I don't know what else to recommend. Maybe a Rollerblade twister would be an alternative. I know that would fit the frame but not sure how comfy they might be. Ultimately any boot that can take a 165mm mount will work.
Thanks for the reply! I found a site that sells inline boots only and here's the link for reference:
thuroshop.com/collections/fitness-city-slalom-fs-skates/products/seba-boot-only?variant=36989976707
I will try get the FR1 boot as I only heard good things about it, but I am asking for sizing. How does the sizing work for you? I wear US10 for sneakers, and US10.5 for K2 F.I.T.
So my Seba Fr1s are a US 10 (uk 9). I own 2 pairs of nike sneakers and both are US 10 (UK9). I also own some Vans which are US 10 (UK9). I would say my Fr1s are a snug fit. My big toe just touches the end of the liner. When I first got them they felt quite tight but after a few hours of wearing them they stretched a little and were just right. After wearing now for over 6 months they are perfect for me. I do prefer the snug fit though. I know some people would prefer a little more room so I would go 1 size up if you are like this. Hope this helps!
Where did you purchase
I'm a relatively new skater, and I just made the jump from 72mm to 90mm, and the difference is amazing. Also, I FEEL SO TALL! I find it more difficult to keep my center of gravity low.
When you go up wheel size it does take some time to get used to it. With time you will adjust your centre of gravity and it will become more natural. I would love to try 90 mm wheels. Not done that yet!
Nice strides.
Thank you very much!
I have the Twister Edge 110 and my town has lots of stone roads in parts of the city. Considering switching to 125mm wheels to have a smoother ride. Can I put these frames on the Twister Edge 110? The wheel length for both frames seems to be 255mm so am I correct to assume that the maneuverability will stay the same while only changing the comfort of the ride?
I haven't tried but these frames should fit the Twister ok.
@@whittyskater thanks might just go with this option as it's the best price to value I could find
when you started off with your 4 wheels, how did you handle the crappy path surfaces. i know these big triskates wheels smooth that out but i am on 4 wheels (84mm) and darent traverse the paths yet. still in the basketball court. there are really bad paths around here too. roads are too busy to risk at my skill level. all the best. ive done one actual street skate 3 weeks back and .. bang! on my back straight away and then nearly face planted 2 minutes later. went back to the basketball court since then. i have much improved since then but still cautious... all the best.
I started practicing rolling rougher surfaces quite early on. Try finding something like a man hole cover to practice rolling over. They are good because they tend to have smooth tarmac either side. Make sure when you roll rough stuff to scissor your feet. I.e. one foot in front of the other. This way if your front catches something your back foot will continue rolling and you will stay upright. Also as you roll through rough ground try to jump without actually leaving the ground. This means your weight is lifted slightly as you pass over the rough ground and you are less likely to get your feet caught. Ultimately just keep at it. It is slightly easier to roll crappy surfaces in bigger wheels but I actually really enjoy the challenge of learning to roll in smaller wheels! Good luck!
@@whittyskater thanks for that i will give it a go with the manhole cover and scissor stance. i guess if i can skate on some of the rough paths round here then i can skate anywhere. all the best.
I'm know exactly what you mean,there aren't many good flat street surfaces to skate which also confines me to a local public park which has a small but relatively flat concreted area,,I recently went from 80mm to 90mm wheels and definitely did feel a difference in how they tackled the rougher surfaces,,so much so that I then went to 100mm wheels but I still don't think they're anywhere near good enough to tackle the streets and pavements where I live, the local council should be ashamed at the poor quality of the roads,,some roads I wouldn't drive my car down let alone skate down,,,,WHITTYskater makes it look so easy but anyone who skates knows its far from it,,,one tiny pebble or stone can have you high siding before you know it,,,,,throw in moving cars and pedestrians and its a good recipe for a trip to A&E,,I don't want to stop skating as I love it so the only alternative for me personally is to try the powerslide SUV offroad skates which have 3x125mm wheels with proper inflatable tires designed to specifically go over rough terrain like gravel,cracks,grass etc,,I understand they roll a bit slower than traditional inlines but I'm prepared to sacrifice the speed for safety and feel confident about going practically anywhere in them,,i'm expecting them to be delivered by the end of the week,,,I'm hoping its gonna open a whole new world up for me,,,
@19sevenzero All the best with your new skates. I hope they can give you the confidence to tackle the crappy road surfaces. You might find that as you gain confidence with the bigger wheels you will be able to switch back periodically to smaller wheels and employ the techniques you have learnt.
@WHITTYskater Thanks for the reply and sharing your videos,,its good for novices to see what can be achieved,your 2 month to 2 years video is especially inspiring,,i'll let you know how I go on with the new skates,,thanks again,,stay safe,,
Where can I purchase those wheels in the us we don’t have a lot of skate shops down the st but I want to go up from my fr 310 to the 125mm
As I don't live in the US I wouldn't know what shops might sell 125s there. However Locoskates here in the UK have a good range of wheels/frames on their website and they ship internationally.
Great, but I'm waiting for the Next trinity version.
The Next trinity do look cool! My only issue with trinity is that you can't use it with other brands.
I guess one day if trinity proves to be real popular everyone may use this system. Although powerslide have probably copyrighted it.
This is why I've just ordered the FR1 310s, ankle issues with my twister edge. Hopefully the seba/fr1s are as comfy as people say. Also do you notice the increase in roll when you go from 110mm to 125mm? Cheers for the upload man
The FRs are def comfy skates. Personally I don't think 125s are much faster than 110s.
@@whittyskater Thanks for the confirmation man, cannot wait for them to arrive!
Let me know how you get on with them buddy.
@@whittyskater will do, hopefully will post a vid with the drone or walking the dog 😂
I skated 110's, never 125's.
They okay for a shortarse like me? I'm a teeny 5ft4" ha.. Wonder if it makes a difference on the ankles
I definately feel I need a hard shell boot with 125s. I tried them with my seba high lights but found my ankles didn't feel suported enough.
WHITTYskater I'm skating FR1's too, it's just that some people say that 125's don't suit if you're on the short side, and recommend 110's. I'm fine on the 110's, wouldn't mind trying 125's, I'd have to buy the bigger frame
Johro's Inline Skater Channel I'd like to try 110s to see if they handle a bit better.
I am about to purchase the SEBA FR1 (full setup but I just wanna talk about the boot). They just offer half a size bigger and half a size smaller than I'd need. The big ones might work with an extra pair of socks, but I don't want to wear two pairs everytime. The smaller ones are the slightest bit too tight (There's one pressure point on the top of my foot where my big toe leaves the palm, hope you know what I'm talking about. Other than that these skates feel nice). Now here's the question, since you seem to own them for a bit: Do they get a little more comfortable over time or should I expect this issue to stay and consider different skates?
edit: read some comments and you kinda answered my question there. So for everyone wondering, here's what I found:
"I would say my Fr1s are a snug fit. My big toe just touches the end of the liner. When I first got them they felt quite tight but after a few hours of wearing them they stretched a little and were just right. After wearing now for over 6 months they are perfect for me. I do prefer the snug fit though. I know some people would prefer a little more room so I would go 1 size up if you are like this. Hope this helps!
" - WHITTYskater, answering Eugene Chan's comment
I'm glad you found your answer! I still stand by what I said. The liners of the FR1 will break in and be comfy but snug. Enjoy the FR1s as they are great skates!
@@whittyskater Thanks :)
Very informative. I think I’ll give 125 mm wheels a miss, I like agility more than speed.
Nice videooo I just got a 110mm triskate ... what are those pants they seem comfortable !!
Thanks for watching. They are just 3/4 length cargo pants. Ideal for skating!
Bigger wheels are inherently harder to edge maneuver because they require more ankle leverage in a reduced radius
Where can I buy these?
my question this may seem odd but
how to be brave like you. i enjoyed your video. i hope i can do this someday haha
I'm not brave! I started learning slowly. As I got better my confidence just improved.
super
Thankyou!
Are these good for fitness?
Any skates are good for fitness.
Hi, are you able to tell me the difference between the 'Next megacruiser pro 125' and the 'next brown/navy 125'...there seems to be a £50 price difference on skatepro website but I'm not sure where it's coming from?! Many thanks.
No clue sorry. Why don't you email skatepro and ask them why there is such a difference.
SEBA FR1 DELUXE ID THE BEST
On 125 i feel to skate much slower, in 110 i feel I'm flying
Woooow amazing skate,some day....i want ...got it too,i Will trying for downhill road in the my country Indonesia
That would be alot of fun! Thank you for watching from Indonesia. What a beautiful country you live in.
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My wife has been to Bali. She said it was amazing. I hope to go myself one day.
@@whittyskater woooow that was amazing....i hope you can become visit and try skating in the Bali road rank
@@whittyskater are you want to try downhill with me some day in Bali????