Overview
Playing Style
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Power
A Power-Focused Playing Style suits players who thrive on generating strong, top-end speed through forceful and longer strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.
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Acceleration
An Acceleration-Focused Playing Style is ideal for players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. You can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves, and accelerate rapidly with these skates.
Fit Profile
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
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Low Profile
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth, and low overall volume.
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Medium Profile
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth, and medium overall volume.
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High Profile
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth, and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
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Recreational Skates
Recreational roller hockey skates are built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Performance Skates
Performance-level roller hockey skates are a great fit for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Elite Skates
Elite-level roller hockey skates are built for the best performance, protection, durability, and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
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Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
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Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
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Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
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N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
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A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
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A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
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A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
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A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
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A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
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A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
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A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
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A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
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A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
Certifications
Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
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USA Hockey
Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
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BNQ
Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
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CE
Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Powerslide Urban Skate Brake Mount works with many Powerslide urban skates (and some other brands). Brake compatibility will depend on the frame being used.
Have rockerable frames? This brake will NOT mount to rockerable frames using the included axles. Most rockerable frames use rotating axles to adjust wheel height and do not allow for a brake... unless you have a special axle that is threaded at both ends.
FR Skates (and Seba Skates) offer a compatible axle that allows for brakes to be mounted to their rockerable frames (FR/Seba Rockerable Brake Axles (FRAXL X2R). We tested this brake axle on Flying Eagle and Powerslide rockerable frames, and it works! It may not seat perfectly flush in all instances, but it works if looking to get a brake onto frames with rockering axles. To install this brake on rockerable frames, you'll need to purchase the FR double-threaded axles separately.
HOW TO INSTALL:
The axles included with this brake mount have a Torx 25 head. A Torx tool is recommended to tighten/loosen.
Powerslide Wicked Hardcore Tool or the Rollerblade Bladetool Pro include both 4mm and Torx 25 tools.
1) Remove the rear two axles on the frame wanting to install the brake
2) Replace with two of the brake axles supplied (short axles are for frames using one-piece axles)
3) Slide the brake mount over the outside of the frame and fasten it with the screws (2) on both ends of the brake axles.
- One Mount, One Brake Pad, and Hardware Shown
- Sizing:
- SM = 4x72mm through 4x80mm Urban Frames
- MD = 4x84mm through 4x90mm Urban Frames 84-90mm Frames
- LG = 3x90, 3x100 and 3x110mm Urban Frames
- Replaceable Rubber Brake Pad
- Contains:
- Four 8mm Axles
- Short Axles for Frames Using One-Piece Axles
- Long Axles for Frames Using Two-Piece Axles
- Two Universal Screws
- Fat Threads Work for Two-Piece
- Skinny Works for One-Piece
- Four 8mm Axles
Sizing Chart
| BRAKE SIZE | WHEEL CONFIGURATION |
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| SM | 4 wheels, from 72mm to 80mm |
| MD | 4 wheels, from 84mm to 90mm |
| LG | 3 wheels, from 100mm to 110mm |
