from Chris Chadwick (Keep Rolling) on 16 Nov 2023
Rollerblading, Inline Skating, Wizard Skating, Urban SkatingCheckout loco skates: https://www.locoskates.comIn this video I’m discussing flat vs rockered aka wizard frames and why I prefer flat frames for every day cruising. Although the wizard frames definitely still shine in some scenarios. flat vs rockered frames explained: https://rockinframes.com/rocker/Frames I’m riding in this video:Ground control HD 80 frames (flat): https://www.locoskates.com/collections/powerblade-frames/products/ground-control-80mm-hd-frame-matt-blueRockin’ 5×80 frame: https://rockinframes.com/product/rockin-frame-580/Rockin’ mix 4 (100/90 mix): https://rockinframes.com/product/rockin-mix4-100-90/WHAT IS A FLAT SETUP?A flat setup is the most common setup used on inline skates. Almost all non-aggressive inline skates are sold with a flat wheel setup. Flat means that all the wheels touch the ground at the same time when resting on flat ground. Flat setups are not the most maneuverable but what they lack in maneuverability they make up for in speed. These setups tend to be the fastest setups, compared to setups such as the Hi-Lo or anti-rocker. The presence of two middle wheels matching the diametrical size of the rest increases contact points with any surface. They also minimize the rate at which the skaters loading weight deforms the wheels. This minimizes the wheels footprint thereby minimizing rolling resistance. Speed skaters and marathon skaters normally use flat setups.WHAT IS A ROCKERED FRAME?A rockered frame means: Some of the wheels are raised. Usually, for 4-wheel setups that would be 1st and 4th wheel. As a result, only 2 wheels touch the ground at the same time. The distance between these wheels is called effective wheelbase and its measured in millimeters. For example, for a 480 rockered frame the effective wheelbase equals 80mm + the space between the wheels (usually, 1mm) = 81mm.
