hi lo does it really help?

BMW325TI · October 7th, 2019, 09:25 PM

Hello all,

I am still looking for proper frame.
Now I a looking at Powerslide Triple X Frame 12.8, 195mm, 3x110 1x100

Does it really fits lower as claimed?
Also some noticeable performance vs 4x110?

Or it is just waste of money?

Thanks for help!

chuckboucher · October 8th, 2019, 04:53 PM

It's a pain in the @$$, since you have to purchase two different sized wheels. And if you like to rotate them regularly, like me, the only rotation you can do w/ the 100mm wheels are the 2nd position of both skates. This changes with a 2&2 setup (110-100-100-110).

Their pros are a slightly (maybe 1-2mm, depending on the frame) lower deck height and a slightly smaller overall length.

As for noticeable differences, I noticed a slightly better roll with the 4x110mm setups than with a hi-lo.

BMW325TI · October 8th, 2019, 08:32 PM

Thanks mate. Maybe I should try 2x110 2x100. As 3x110 1x100 like you said just minimum diffrences. I had many accidents by crossovers in corners with 4x110 ( sometimes I forget I skating on 4x110).

romekjagoda · October 9th, 2019, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckboucher

It's a pain in the @$$, since you have to purchase two different sized wheels. And if you like to rotate them regularly, like me, the only rotation you can do w/ the 100mm wheels are the 2nd position of both skates. This changes with a 2&2 setup (110-100-100-110).

Their pros are a slightly (maybe 1-2mm, depending on the frame) lower deck height and a slightly smaller overall length.

As for noticeable differences, I noticed a slightly better roll with the 4x110mm setups than with a hi-lo.

For me personally the gain in height was much more substantial than 1-2mm. On the hybrid 110/100 frame I was lower than on my previous 4x100mm (but that was a basis PS frame, so no good point of reference). I believe the gain in height is worth the hassle: it makes the transition to 110mm more gradual and allows for a more linear progression of technique. Rotating wheels is considered a bigger or smaller problem, depending on the person (small for me). I have not skated teh 4x110mm yet, so can't compare the roll or other characteristics.

BMW325TI · October 9th, 2019, 02:48 PM

Yes for me it just the length that is the problem very short legs :-(

BMW325TI · October 9th, 2019, 05:17 PM

I will buy 2x100 2x110. See what happen. Have not skated on hi lo so.... try cry or smile :-)

ice princess · November 23rd, 2019, 10:16 PM

I use a 3x104 + 88 HiLo, and I rotate 4 big wheels, choosing the biggest 3 out of 4. This works not bad. 1-2-1 feels wrong, as the first and last wheels has higher wear.

BMW325TI · December 20th, 2019, 04:31 PM

I have bought this a while ago, but due of weather conditions not able to test.
Maple Thrust 1x100 3x110.

October 7th, 2019, 09:25 PM	#1
BMW325TI Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Drachten > Europe Posts: 107	hi lo does it really help? Hello all, I am still looking for proper frame. Now I a looking at Powerslide Triple X Frame 12.8, 195mm, 3x110 1x100 Does it really fits lower as claimed? Also some noticeable performance vs 4x110? Or it is just waste of money? Thanks for help!

October 8th, 2019, 04:53 PM	#2
chuckboucher is skating again. WOOT! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central, MA Posts: 2,715	It's a pain in the @$$, since you have to purchase two different sized wheels. And if you like to rotate them regularly, like me, the only rotation you can do w/ the 100mm wheels are the 2nd position of both skates. This changes with a 2&2 setup (110-100-100-110). Their pros are a slightly (maybe 1-2mm, depending on the frame) lower deck height and a slightly smaller overall length. As for noticeable differences, I noticed a slightly better roll with the 4x110mm setups than with a hi-lo. __________________ Indoor Inline: Pinnacle Full Customs \| Simmons SR110 4x110 \| TLTF/Simmons \| NMB Outdoor Inline: Simmons Full Customs \| Simmons SR110 4x110 \| Junk Wheels \| NMB Quads: Reidell 911 \| Roll-Line Mistral \| Corey Super-Ds/JG Hubs \| Bones Swiss

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October 8th, 2019, 08:32 PM	#3
BMW325TI Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Drachten > Europe Posts: 107	Thanks mate. Maybe I should try 2x110 2x100. As 3x110 1x100 like you said just minimum diffrences. I had many accidents by crossovers in corners with 4x110 ( sometimes I forget I skating on 4x110).

October 9th, 2019, 02:48 PM	#5
BMW325TI Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Drachten > Europe Posts: 107	Yes for me it just the length that is the problem very short legs :-(

October 9th, 2019, 05:17 PM	#6
BMW325TI Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Drachten > Europe Posts: 107	I will buy 2x100 2x110. See what happen. Have not skated on hi lo so.... try cry or smile :-)

November 23rd, 2019, 10:16 PM	#7
ice princess Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Saxonia / Germany Posts: 103	I use a 3x104 + 88 HiLo, and I rotate 4 big wheels, choosing the biggest 3 out of 4. This works not bad. 1-2-1 feels wrong, as the first and last wheels has higher wear.

December 20th, 2019, 04:31 PM	#8
BMW325TI Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Drachten > Europe Posts: 107	I have bought this a while ago, but due of weather conditions not able to test. Maple Thrust 1x100 3x110.