FR - FR1 325 - Black Inline Skates

FR Skates brand has emerged in 2018, however it is not hard to see that in fact it is a continuation of one of the most valued freestyle and freeskate brands – namely, Seba. After years of experimentation with all kinds of skates, from aggressive to fitness and speed ones, owners have decided to redefine their product line. FR Skates is more focused and relies on what always was a core of Seba line-up – solid skates for freeride and top end freestyle slalom skates.

FR line skates were at the forefront of technology in urban skates for over a decade and even today they are ahead of large majority of competition offerings. FR Skates, as a brand, recognized changing trends in skating and designed their own triskate models, out of which FR1 325 serves as a flagship model.

Skates are based around rigid hardboot made out of durable material and equipped with multiple convenient features which are held in high regard by thousands of skaters. The shell itself has been cut more open than usual in skates of such design – it improves comfort, especially for users with high instep.

Starting from the top of the skate, FR1 325 model is equipped with a cuff with the most advanced canting system used in the industry. It allows for 16 different cuff positions and can help in fixing problems with pronation or supination or simply serve to change cuff height. FR skates were one of the first skates to introduce replaceable abrasive pad on the side (sometimes called “slider”) which makes boots to last longer by protecting them during wheel slides (shuffles). As you can expect, this piece is also present in current this version.

Other recognizable elements are metal blocks sunken in to shell material in place of traditional mounting points. Each one of them has 7 threaded holes for screw, which allow for frame position adjustment. Additionally, they reinforce frame and boot connection, making it more rigid and greatly improving energy transfer. Mount spacing is 165mm and boots are compatible with most of the frames which use this standard – also triskating ones, which are easier to attach thanks to special wheel well next to front mounting point, which makes more room for big wheels.

Inside of the shell sits a comfortable, anatomically shaped liner which can be laced in the upper part, helping in securing the foot in place. Beneath the liner sits a shock absorber which makes skating more comfortable and reduces impact of landings. Boot tightening is composed of laces and two buckles – traditional one with receiver and metal lever on cuff and ratchet buckle to secure heel in place. Rigid, proven boot is a perfect match for a higher 3x125mm frame as it provides so crucial ankle support.

Skate comes with new 3D frame of 260mm length, complete with FR Speed 125mm wheels and Twincam MW9 Titalium Freeride bearings. This makes FR1 325 a good trade-off between speed and stability – you will not have hard time taking turns in urban environment and frame is long enough to let you “kick it” and give an extra push during long distance skating.

It needs to be said that FR1 325, like all freeskates on such large wheels, are made for skaters looking for something that will allow them to go really fast in urban environment, with tricks and slides being less important. This does not mean of course that it is impossible to pull these off on these – it simply requires more skill than on skates with lower centre of gravity. If you are looking for a pair of fast urban skates with reliable, proven design and plenty of customization options, FR1 325 are for you.