When Powerslide have introduced Trinity frame mounting system, they knew well that for it to truly took off, skaters need to have a wide selection of frames to choose from.
Currently, the range of Trinity frames is huge and allows you to create unique sets regardless of whether you want to combine a freeskating boot with a speed frame (e.g. for downhill) or to put a short urban frame on a low boot (as it is currently used in speed slalom). Another huge advantage of the wide range of Powerslide - Trinity frames is their price tiers. There are several of them, offering great quality right from the lowest one. If there are no frames of certain category available in our shop - do not worry, we will restock sooner or later!
Powerslide Elite Casted AL
These are simpliest frames of the bunch. They are made with gravity casting technology - liquid metal is injected into the cast. In this case, the material is AL ADC10 alloy. Last step of production is giving the frames CNC finish and coat of protective paint. The alloy used in Elite Casted AL frames is softer than one in typical aluminium 6000 ones, however, thanks to clever engineering, the difference in rigidity is very small.
First of all, the Trinity mounting itself makes the frame and boot connection more solid and reinforces the frame. Secondly, because the frame is made via injection into a cast, not extruded, it can be given almost any shape. Thus, designers could make more sophisticated structural reinforcements.
Elite Casted AL may be the cheapest of the bunch, but do their job well and are available in multiple wheel setups, ranging from super short 205 mm 3x100 model, through classics like 243 mmm 4x80 and 275 mm 4x90, to fast and agile 255 mm 3x125 option. They are mostly intended for fitness use, but can work as a budget freeskating frames, too.
Powerslide Elite Casted MG
These look the same as AL counterparts at a first glance. However, the material has been upgraded - it is now MG 60B magnesium alloy. Thanks to it, the frames are more rigid and lighter at the same time. For example, a 255 mm long, MG frame for 3x125 mm wheel setup, made from the same cast, weights just 168g compared to AL's 260g.
Shaving almost 100g just by changing material and making the frame stronger at the same time? Nothing to complain about there, really!
The stronger material has also allowed Powerslide to create a long, speedskating version of 3x125 mm frame, which is most likely the best in "bang for your bucks category" on the market. It is called Elite casted MG 12.5 /3x125, weights a mere 191g and is very affordable.
The range of MG frames is a bit more limited compared to AL ones and apart from already mentioned 12.5'' 3x125 one it offers 13.2'' 4x110 (another entry level speedkating model), 255mm 3x125, 243mm 3x110 and 231mm 3x100 options.
Powerslide EGO and EGO SL
These are cheapest extruded and CNC machined frames of the bunch. The material is 6061 Aircraft aluminum, giving them a high level of rigidity. These frames are manufacturer in single-void process, which means that they do not have any additional lateral bridges. But thanks to Trinity mounting, their overall rigidity is still better than of regular single-void 165 mm mounting frames.
Ego and Ego SL differ only by the fact that the latter ones have additional cut-outs in frame walls, making them lighter without sacrificing strenght. Powerslide is slowly phasing out regular Ego frames in favour of SL version, but there are still plenty of older versions floating around on the market. As these are freeskating oriented models, they mostly come in various triskating configurations, but there's also a nice 4x90 mm one.
Powerslide Nexus and Nexus Rocker
Nexus frames are step-up from EGO models even though they look similar - they are made using double-void process, meaning that they are equipped with additional lateral bridges increase rigidity and make power transfer more efficient. Their walls also have more complex finish.
The range of Nexus models is leaning more towards freestyle slalom, including triskating options with adjustable rockering, but the non-rockered models intended for speed slalom are also available in form of 231 mm 3x100 and 243 4x80 flat setup frames. Of course, all Nexus frames can also be used for freeskating, seeing that they are durable enough.
Powerslide Katana Rocker
These are top tier freeskating options, both have similar features to Nexus range, but come with premium finish. There are just two Katana rocker frames:
-243 mm 4x80 option, made for urban skating and freestyle slalom. It is highly sought after by slalom skaters who want to have four wheeled setup under their Hardcore Evo Trinity and Tau boots.
-243 mm 3x110 option, made mostly for freeskating, but thanks to rockering of two rear wheels, also an excellent frame for speed slalom. A super solid frame which is among the best of this type on the market.
Powerslide Rapid Frames
Extruded aluminium speedskating frames, the lowest tier of such. When it comes to specs, they are match for Nexus line of freeskating frames - these are made via double-void extrusion and have CNC finish. Material is 6061 aircraft aluminium. Rapid frames come in two flavours:
Rapid 13.2/4x110 - a classic 4x110 setup intended to use on track and for those who are not yet quite ready to jump to 125 mm wheels.
Rapid 12.8/3x125 - a more modern 3x125 setup excelling in marathons and long distance skating.
Rapid frames are rigid enough to not hamper going fast for most skaters, while being forgiving enough for newcomers, lighter skaters and juniors. However, bigger skaters with especially strong push may find these a bit too flexible to compete on.
Powerslide XXX frames
Competition grade speedskating frames. If you are serious about racing, these are for you. Their stiffness is pushed to the extreme, thanks to three X shaped lateral bridges and premium 7003 aircraft aluminium alloy. Triple X frames have been considered an industry's standard long before Trinity version has been made, but new mounting models elevated these qualities even higher. Their power transfer is unmatched, but of course it takes a skater with a strong push to take full advantage of XXX frames. There are three versions vailable:
XXX 13.2'' 4x110 - option for those who race on track or prefer classic 4x110mm setup
XXX 12.5'' 3x125 - shorter of 3x125mm versions, best for smaller skaters and those who want more maneuverability.
XXX 12.8'' 3x125 - longer version of the above, for bigger skaters who want to use their push energy to the maximum.
For the record, there are another two XXX Trinity "LM" models. However, they are compatible only with custom-made boots which have "Long Mount" version of Trinity, where distance between front and rear mounting points is increased. This is mostly for professional speedskaters who wear large boot sizes and want to maximize their energy transfer on push. Thus, these are not available in retail.
Powerslide Core Frames
If XXX frames are top-tier, these are overkill. Powerslide went beyond creating lateral bridges - the frame walls are connected by aerodynamic wheel arches, which expel turbulent air and allow the wheels to spin faster! Furthermore, even though the material used is 6061 aircraft aluminium (it is impossible to create extruded 7000 series aluminium frame in such complex shape) their rigidity is still excellent and by no means a downgrade compared to XXX models.
These come only in 3x125mm configuration and in two lengths: 12.5'' and 12.8''.
Core Trinity frames are an entirely new concept - no one has ever created a frame similar to them. It is a premium product, coming with a hefty price tag, but if you want to have a cutting edge tech aluminium frame, this is it. Nothing comes close.
Powerslide SUV frames
As of today, Powerslide is the only brand still making off-road skates. The beauty of Trinity mounting is that in theory you can mount the SUV frames to ANY compatible boot. In practice, you want a high cut, supportive and heavy-duty boot. Skates like Zoom and Next are obvious candidates, but Hardcore Evo Trinity, Tau, Kaze and Arise boots will do nicely, too.
Don't even think about attaching these to fitness boots and even more so to speedskating ones. Unless you want to hurt your ankles seriously bad and have problems walking for the rest of your life. There are four frames (wheels with tires and bearings included) to choose from. All are extruded and CNC machined from 6061 aircraft aluminium. We'll go from least expensive to most pricey one.
Renegade 125 - a classic off-road frame, sporting three 125mm wheels. A good all-round setup, working well in most conditions - be it exploring off-road paths or catching airtime at dirt track.
Edge 150 - it fits ust two 150 mm wheels. It saves some weight compared to Renegade setup, provides a good roll and is pretty short, which makes it easiest to control. This frame is a very popular choice among people who visit dirt parks and pump tracks frequently.
Outback 150 - a daddy of all other SUV frames. Fits three 150mm wheels. It works best going downhill or down the BMX/Mountain bike trails. Setup is pretty heavy and less comfortable to use on flat ground than other SUV frames.
Grave Digger 200 - this frame have more in common with rollerskiing ones than with other models from the SUV line. It is low and places your foot close to the ground, but at the expense of length, making it harder to control than the rest. 200mm wheels give it a great roll and it easil glides over rough terrain.
Truth to be told - SUV frames do not work that well alone if you want to do a workout instead of going downhill. If you want to skate flat surfaces, it is best to get yourself a pair of rollerskiing poles - not only you'll get a full body workout with them, but they wil make skating easier.
Powerslide DH350
This is the weirdest and at the same time the most awesome idea engineers at Powerslide had in recent years. This tank of a frame is made out of extruded and CNC machined 7003 aircraft aluminium, is double-void (meaning that it does have lateral bridges for reinforcement) and feels like it can survive a nuclear blast.
DH350 is a downhill frame. But while most downhill frames are 5x84 or 5x90 setups, this one is unique. The 125-110-110-125 setup is ridiculously fast on descents and couples with carbon based Trinity boots like HC Evo, Tau or Arise makes for one of the most precise downhill options out there. Best of all - the wheelbase is about 15 mm shorter than in case of 5x90 frames.
Well... we guess that technically you can use these on flat ground, but be aware that full setup will be a lot heavier than any speedskating one and will be hard to turn. We are eager to see someone doing a marathon on them, though.
DH350 is insane and a pure, stupid fun.
Powerslide Trident Ice Blade
Name says it all. Not a frame, but an ice blade. It is super rigid thanks to extruded and CNC machined 6061 aluminium blade holder, which gives you precise control over skates and superb energy transfer. The novelty here is that blade is replaceable - just remove three screws and you can pop in a fresh one. The shape of a blade resembles a hockey skate one, making it very agile (perfect for freestyle ice skating). Its glide is excellent thanks to heat treated 8 CR 14 Mo Vanadium steel. Blade comes pre-sharpened.
Tridents work best with carbon boots such as HC Evo, Tau, Arise and other freeskates like Kaze, Next and Zoom. They can be attached to other Trinity compatible skates, of course, but for a pair of fitness boots they are a bit of an overkill as you won't be able to use them to their full potential with relatively soft boot. In such case, maybe consider getting Sabres ice blades instead?
Kizer Flux
Kizer is a Powerslide's brand focused on aggressive skating. Flux are the only Trinity frames made under this banner. These are plastic composite frames allowing for 4x90 and 3x100 setups. The trick is that they come with rockerable axles - so you can set them up in "banana" or rear rocker, making them an affordable way to get into wizard/flowskating.
What is more, these have miniature soul wings, so you can do some grinds at the park. Addmitedly, these frames do look kind of goofy attached to the freeskating boots, but who cares? They are a lot of fun!
Aaand that's it ...or is it?
Well, we know that Powerslide are constantly cooking something new and fully expect something fresh to drop in upcoming season when it comes to Trinity compatible frames. What is more - other manufacturers have started to license the mounting system and making their own frames for it. Ones worth to mention are Endless and IQON.