I recently purchased the upgraded aluminum trucks and fresh sets of cushions. They should arrive in the mail soon. I've broken many of the nylon/composite black trucks. Two specific problems I run into with the composite trucks; first, the pivot pin socket breaks/cracks; second, the axels wiggle through the trucks. I look forward to seeing if the new aluminum trucks solve this problem. Also, I'm looking into hydro-dipping the new trucks....
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 Will call them about that I’m looking to get back into skating I do miss the skating I competed here in the northeast region from 1985 to 1993
I got a pair of these as an impulse ebay purchase a while back but have always been paranoid about them breaking doing the skating I'm accustomed to given how light they are. Now I'll have to go and make a pair of jam skates one of these days.
Sort of, the original hyper powertracs with the red trucks were made of a more brittle nylon until they started making the black trucks. Eventually, the toestop bosses had a relief cut and pinch bolt added. Later, the pivot pins were made larger. Unfortunately, the newer pivot pins do not fit the older plates. Currently, they are offered with aluminum trucks now. Either way, they are exceptional plates that seemingly last forever!
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 well dam they have changed 😳 I need new boots for mine as I'm 1 size bigger then I was as a teen, should I replace anything on them? Like the trucks?
Great question! They work phenomenally for shuffle skating but rhythm skating will also work, provided you don't do a lot of deep loops, they don't turn very tight. The pro-line by labeda is a much better option to cover both styles of skating.
Please help me with this! Growing up, I saw a lot of jam skaters with vanilla boots and they had their plates flipped backwards and moved the wheels closer to the front of the boot. Why was this? Do you recommend that?
WHat exatly do you recommend when you say one size down. I see they vary in size by .25. Do you mean one entire size, for example if my boot is 8 to get a 7?
Hey brother, I’m coming back into skating after a 20 year hiatus. I picked up VNLA Jr. Lagoons and love the boots, plates are not very precise or predictable at speed. I’m 5’11” and 190 and like to skate fast (trucking/rhythm). My old skate was a 395 on Power Tracs with Power Plus wheels. I already upgraded to Roller Bones Turbo and love them in a 92a. I’m very happy with the boot for now and want to go ahead and upgrade the plate. Should I get back into a Power Trac or is it worth looking at upgrading to something different like Reactor Pro, Snyder Adv., Proline, Giotto, or Arius Platinum? I want to be able to do middle work (no ground work) just shuffling/edging, spins, manuals, etc. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be doing double axles or toe touches again. What’s your advice? Once these VNLA’s go down I’ll pick up some 395 again.
I'm actually on a Lagoon with a powertrac on it currently and it works pretty well, and it does everything I need it to. The pro boots from VNLA are a big step up from the junior series also. You really can't go wrong with the pros or 395s, the juniors will get you back into everything gradually
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 wow man that’s actually extremely helpful!! I had no idea the Pro boot was anything more than a color way! I’m definitely going to look into those because they’re a great price! I’ll go ahead and pick up some power tracs and let you know how it goes!
Just got a set; oddly they were missing 2 (out of 4) of the "cushion compression washers". I'm not noticing coating on mine; they are fingerprint magnets
I find the pro-line does the most out of the 3 for really much less work. The advantage really requires a lot more adjustment to get the most out of it, and steering is pretty limited on the powertrac comparatively. If you do shuffling predominantly, the powertracs are easily the best. The stability at speed, the shortest nose, and lowest price make it the winner for shuffle
Hey man i have a quick question... I just bought this plate and outtung it on my pair of vnla skates i also recently purchased.. Is this plate good for alot of jam skating and toe jamming ? I do mostly toe jamming, well i try...lol. Anyways i was wondering if this was a good buy for what i want to do and i was also told that this plate was better than the labeda proline and that they discontinued that plate as well as problems with cracking.... Your thoughts thank you...
I've had these plates since the late 90s! They're fantastic.
They sure are!
💯 Great review brother!
It was always a laser plate for our “cruise” sessions. 90s
I recently purchased the upgraded aluminum trucks and fresh sets of cushions. They should arrive in the mail soon. I've broken many of the nylon/composite black trucks. Two specific problems I run into with the composite trucks; first, the pivot pin socket breaks/cracks; second, the axels wiggle through the trucks. I look forward to seeing if the new aluminum trucks solve this problem. Also, I'm looking into hydro-dipping the new trucks....
I have a set of these plates from the early 90’s I loved them, i still have them with the red composite trucks 👍🏻
Ah the Original HYPER powertracs
Yes 👍🏻 with custom made
Riedell 695 boots with half set of wicked purple and pink wheels But unfortunately they no longer fit
@mikeb6300 you can send the boots to riedell, they may be able to relast them
@@rollerskateuniverse6763
Will call them about that
I’m looking to get back into skating
I do miss the skating
I competed here in the northeast region from 1985 to 1993
I got a pair of these as an impulse ebay purchase a while back but have always been paranoid about them breaking doing the skating I'm accustomed to given how light they are. Now I'll have to go and make a pair of jam skates one of these days.
Theyre amazing!
I still have my Power-trac plates from 93, they haven't changed at all
Sort of, the original hyper powertracs with the red trucks were made of a more brittle nylon until they started making the black trucks. Eventually, the toestop bosses had a relief cut and pinch bolt added. Later, the pivot pins were made larger. Unfortunately, the newer pivot pins do not fit the older plates.
Currently, they are offered with aluminum trucks now.
Either way, they are exceptional plates that seemingly last forever!
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 well dam they have changed 😳 I need new boots for mine as I'm 1 size bigger then I was as a teen, should I replace anything on them? Like the trucks?
In the 90s I had either hard candy or sunlite 2
Would you use this for rhythm and shuffle skating since that style is mostly heel toe action?
Great question! They work phenomenally for shuffle skating but rhythm skating will also work, provided you don't do a lot of deep loops, they don't turn very tight. The pro-line by labeda is a much better option to cover both styles of skating.
I’m used to rollerblades. Do you know a good plate that would feel like roller blades on the skates
Roll-line linea or the off-ice skates frames
Please help me with this! Growing up, I saw a lot of jam skaters with vanilla boots and they had their plates flipped backwards and moved the wheels closer to the front of the boot. Why was this? Do you recommend that?
WHat exatly do you recommend when you say one size down. I see they vary in size by .25. Do you mean one entire size, for example if my boot is 8 to get a 7?
Go down by .25
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 What type of mounting? You mentioned in the video and now I can't find it.
Thanks for the reply!
@@camilo9475 center mount
Hey brother, I’m coming back into skating after a 20 year hiatus. I picked up VNLA Jr. Lagoons and love the boots, plates are not very precise or predictable at speed. I’m 5’11” and 190 and like to skate fast (trucking/rhythm). My old skate was a 395 on Power Tracs with Power Plus wheels. I already upgraded to Roller Bones Turbo and love them in a 92a. I’m very happy with the boot for now and want to go ahead and upgrade the plate. Should I get back into a Power Trac or is it worth looking at upgrading to something different like Reactor Pro, Snyder Adv., Proline, Giotto, or Arius Platinum? I want to be able to do middle work (no ground work) just shuffling/edging, spins, manuals, etc. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be doing double axles or toe touches again. What’s your advice?
Once these VNLA’s go down I’ll pick up some 395 again.
I'm actually on a Lagoon with a powertrac on it currently and it works pretty well, and it does everything I need it to.
The pro boots from VNLA are a big step up from the junior series also. You really can't go wrong with the pros or 395s, the juniors will get you back into everything gradually
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 wow man that’s actually extremely helpful!! I had no idea the Pro boot was anything more than a color way! I’m definitely going to look into those because they’re a great price! I’ll go ahead and pick up some power tracs and let you know how it goes!
@danielgregson2023 pro boots have a leather sole and a different interior
I’ve skated on Snyder imperials since the early 80s. Never skated on anything else. How do these compare?
They don't steer nearly as much, they're designed for wide sweeping turns and fast straightaways
Just got a set; oddly they were missing 2 (out of 4) of the "cushion compression washers". I'm not noticing coating on mine; they are fingerprint magnets
Definitely attract fingerprints... hopefully your dealer gets this sorted out soon!
What do u recommend? Sure grip power Trac, synyder advantage or labeda proline? Thanks.
I find the pro-line does the most out of the 3 for really much less work.
The advantage really requires a lot more adjustment to get the most out of it, and steering is pretty limited on the powertrac comparatively.
If you do shuffling predominantly, the powertracs are easily the best. The stability at speed, the shortest nose, and lowest price make it the winner for shuffle
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 so the proline would be good for speed or freestyle? Thanks a lot
@@austinkoskinen-falls6122 proline is definitely speed shuffle and jam
What plate would you recommend the power track or the labeda pro line?
They're both great options, but the proline offers more steering
How do I get in touch with you?
Do you know where I can find a laser plate
Amazon!
But does an all aluminum make it heavy
No, not with such a high grade of aluminum and the amount of milling done
Hi how do you loosen the truck? When I loosen the bolt it will drop out. Thanks 😊
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Except it only goes up to 8.5. Wish they went up to 13.
8.5 refers to the wheelbase
Hey man i have a quick question... I just bought this plate and outtung it on my pair of vnla skates i also recently purchased.. Is this plate good for alot of jam skating and toe jamming ? I do mostly toe jamming, well i try...lol. Anyways i was wondering if this was a good buy for what i want to do and i was also told that this plate was better than the labeda proline and that they discontinued that plate as well as problems with cracking.... Your thoughts thank you...
Of course, thats all I've done on them since 2001!
Would this be good for park skating as well?
Absolutely! They are extremely stable at high speeds, I used to use them in bowls in the late 90s!
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 thank you for repplying!!! Glad to know.
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 what do you use in the bowls nowadays?
I dont skate parks anymore, I stopped around 2001
@@rollerskateuniverse6763 oh ok. Thanks!
Wait, since 1985... how old are you🤣 i thought you were my age (30) but in 1985 I didnt exist yet
I'm almost 40