Winter is approaching, and with it comes the opportunity for activities on the nearby ice rink. The weather outside no longer encourages people to go out and enjoy inline skating, so naturally, many of us think about switching from Inline skates to ice skates. However, if you are not avid fan of ice skating and rather treat it as a recreational escape, then probably no hockey or figure skates are waiting in the closet for the season to start. What now?
Ice Skates – Buying VS Renting VS Skate Runners
There are several options. For the more determined, there's always the option to buy a new pair of ice skates, and for others – to use rental services. Recently, inline skating adapted runners have been appearing on the market, released under various brands. Some replace the entire frame, while others are mounted in place of the wheels.
This last solution is superb because the cost of purchasing such runners is relatively low. Their biggest advantage is that you can go to the ice rink in your comfortable, well-fitting, and foot-holding skate boot, rather than relying on the lottery called rental. Choosing runners thus becomes very advantageous, as it eliminates the risk of chafing and long break-in time that may accompany the purchase of new equipment. Rental is a roll of the dice when it comes to fit and condition of the boots, so why not use a boot that you are sure of and fits you well instead.
In terms of price to quality, for "Sunday skaters", it's an unbeatable offer. Buying new quality figure or hockey skates is still a considerable expense. Constant renting also incurs costs. Buying just the runners to mount in your favorite pair of rollerblades for the price of four medium-class wheels is a very sensible solution. Truth is, you won’t get a pair of decent hockey skates for the price of the Runners.
Powerslide Sabres – Ice Skates and Inline Skates 2 in 1
That's the price for the Sabers runners from Powerslide. It is a brand that has been popular among rollerblading enthusiasts for years. The Iceblade Sabres are a product that maintains this brand's high standards. Unlike wheels, runners don't wear out that quickly, right? They can be mounted to most flat frames. The runners are designed for 8mm axles, but there's an option to use them with 6mm axles using special spacers available here.
For production, the manufacturer used vanadium steel, which underwent additional thermal processing to increase its durability. Each runner is sharpened, so they are ready to use right out of the box. The blade width is a standard 3.5mm. We have three variants in several sizes here. Thanks to them, you can convert inline skates from popular manufacturers like K2, Rollerblade, Powerslide, Fila, Seba, FR, and others into figure or hockey skates. Whether they are fitness skates based on a soft boot or freeskate hard boot type. The condition here is the length of the frame, i.e., the distance between the first and last axle.
Three color variants provide great flexibility for customization, satisfying both female and male skate owners, while the three available sizes make them compatible with both children’s and adult skate frames. Frames come in three different colors, pink, silver and black.
Hockey Runners Powerslide Iceblade Sabres 4 for 4-wheel frames
The Sabres 4 runner allows you to convert a four-wheel inline skate into a hockey skates. Available in three sizes that you match to the length of your inline skate frames.
- Rozmiar XXS/XS for frames of: 198, 207, 212, 220, 231, 243 milimeters lenght
- Size S/M for frames of: 219, 231, 243, 255 milimetres length
- Size L/XL for frames of: 275 and 305 milimetres length
Hockey Runners Powerslide Iceblade Sabres 3 for 3-wheel frames.
Like the previous variant, the Sabres 3 runner turns the inline skate into a hockey skate; this version is for three-wheel frames.
- Rozmiar XXS/XS for frames of: 198, 207, 212, 220, 231, 243 milimeters lenght
- Size S/M for frames of: 205, 215, 225, 235, 243 and 250 milimetres length
- Size L/XL for frames of: 255, 270, 292 and 300 milimetres length
Figure Skating Runners Powerslide Iceblade Sabres 4W for 4-wheel frames.
The last variant is a figure runner, with characteristic teeth at the front. It turns a four-wheel inline skates into figure skates. Available only in one size:
- Size S/M for frames of: 219, 231, 243 and 255 milimetres length
Mounting Powerslide Iceblade Sabres
The manufacturer has made sure that the Powerslide Iceblade Sabres are universal and fit as many inline skate models as possible. However, there may be cases where runners cannot be properly mounted. If you have doubts whether the product fits your model, feel free to write to us.
Mounting the Powerslide Iceblade Sabres runners in inline skate frames does not require special skills; you only need a key to unscrew the wheels. By choosing Powerslide runners, you get a ready-to-install set. We presented the entire process in the video below.
Ground Cotrol UFS Ice Blade – Hockey Blades Runners for UFS Inline Skates
If you own inline skates with a UFS mounting system, you won’t be left out in the cold, we have great news for you!
UFS, or Universal Frame System, is a universal mounting standard commonly used in aggressive and urban skates. It allows easy interchangeability and compatibility between various skate and frame models from manufacturers like Razors, USD (Universal Skate Design), Rollerblade, Roces, Them Skates, Seba/FR Skates, Remz, Gawds, Trigger, Powerslide, Adapt Brand, and K2. With a fixed distance between mounting points (167 mm), the UFS system enables skaters to freely customize their equipment without the need for adapters or non-standard solutions. This has greatly simplified the construction of aggressive skates and expanded the possibilities of combining components from different brands.
The Ground Control UFS Ice Blade is made from the high quality steel. The blade length is 28 cm, providing dynamic and agile performance on the ice. This innovative solution allows you to combine hockey-style skating with elements of aggressive skating, all while using your favorite, comfortable boots. The Ground Control UFS Ice Blade is compatible with the UFS system, making it easy to adapt your equipment for winter conditions without needing to invest in separate ice skates. Installation is incredibly simple—you only need to unscrew two screws that secure the frame. Before your first use, make sure to sharpen the Ground Control Ice Blades for optimal performance.
Trident Ice Blades – Frames with Hockey Runners for Trinity Inline Skates
The TRINITY mounting system is a unique three-point system developed by Powerslide. It provides a lower center of gravity, better stability, and more efficient energy transfer during skating, resulting in greater control and comfort. This mounting system is featured in many Powerslide skate models, such as Next, Zoom, Hardcore Evo, Tau, Kaze, and Swell.
With the TRINITY mounting system, you can take advantage of Trident Ice Blade, a blade set that transforms your skates into fully functional ice skates. Made from high-quality 6061 aircraft aluminum, they are lightweight, durable, and resistant to intense skating and low temperatures. The stainless steel blades come pre-sharpened and ready to use on both rinks and natural ice. Trident Ice Blade is available in three sizes (M = 40-41, L = 42-43, XL = 44-46).
One significant advantage of Trident Ice Blade over Sabres blades is their exceptional rigidity, allowing you to fully benefit from the TRINITY mounting system. This solution is ideal for more experienced skaters and ice skaters who value maximum precision and energy transfer.
FR Inline Ice Blade Set - Hockey Runners For All types of Inline Skates
Similar to the Sabres blades, the solution from FR Skates allows the mounting of blades onto a four-wheel frame of a specific length range. FR focuses exclusively on a single, classic silver colorway, with the installation process requiring the removal of wheels and the use of spacers included with the blades.
Unlike the Sabres blades, the FR Ice Blade is designed to mimic the experience of skating on a rocker frame of a specific length. This makes it an excellent option for freestyle enthusiasts who want to skate on ice.
- Size S (25.3 cm): Equivalent to a 207 mm frame, compatible with frames in the range of 194 mm - 229 mm.
- Size M (26.7 cm): Equivalent to a 219 mm frame, compatible with frames in the range of 206 mm - 241 mm.
- Size L (29 cm): Equivalent to a 231 mm frame, compatible with frames in the range of 227 mm - 260 mm.
- Size XL (30.5 cm): Equivalent to a 243 mm frame, compatible with frames in the range of 240 mm - 280 mm.
This innovative design is perfect for skaters seeking the agility and dynamic feel of freestyle skating on ice.
Winter Doesn't Mean the End of Skating – Ice Blades Are the Solution for You
Winter doesn’t have to mark the end of your skating adventures. With various ice blades designed to mount on your skates, every skater—regardless of style, gender, or skill level—can continue their passion on the ice. Options like Powerslide Iceblade Sabres, Ground Control UFS Ice Blade, or Trident Ice Blade make it easy to transform your favorite skates into ice skates, allowing you to enjoy skating all year round without the need to invest in new equipment or rely on rentals.
