smeikx
wizard skating, software, design, …
Unfortunately, I do not know anything about hockey. However, I recently did a bit of research on rockered frames in the context of wizard skating.
These are the brands I know of that are selling rockered frames:
- https://wizardskating.com/ (overpriced)
- https://nnskates.com/
- https://www.endlessblading.com/
- https://rockinframes.com/
- https://rokaskating.com/
A pair usually costs around 200 €.
You could get a relatively cheap boot, like the Powerslide Zoom (the same boot as in the USD Sway), but with wheels and bearings you’ll arrive at 300 to 400 €.
Maybe check out some freeskates instead, like this one: https://bladeville.com/seba-e3-80-black-black.html, Seba has a good reputation, as far as I know.
Whatever model you choose, I’d recommend going for a skate with removable frames (check out this video, if you want to know more about frame mounting).
You could also ask a store directly what they would recommend, they can mix and match different parts for you, at least some stores do (like thisissoul.com in the Netherlands, or skamidan.com in Germany).
I think most of his own videos are tasteless and barely funny. But this one is great.
They do offer some strange technology. Even after reading most of their explanations I still don’t quite get how this kind of rockering is supposed to help but as I said, I have no clue about hockey. Anyway, fascinating stuff!
Seems like a decent pair of skates, glad you found something that works well for you!
Can you maybe explain the wheel setup? I guess with 80-80-76-76 you are referring to different sizes; what benefits do you gain from this arrangement compared to a flat setup?
Will report back with a longer term review if anyone’s interested.
If you like to, please do!
Thanks a lot for sharing! His previous videos on that topic also seem interesting.
Nils Frahm, his albums are quite different from each other; here are some I like in no particular order:
I happened to listen to Look Mum No Computer when I started learning inline skating. Today, I still enjoy listening to these two albums in particular:
Also, I really enjoyed the track in the beginning of The Wizard of Wall Street, Slowdance, and sometimes listened to it when skating; unfortunately, I don’t like any of the artist’s other songs.
When I need something more upbeat, I often go for Thick Boy Records.
