FR Spin 310 - Black Inline Skates

FR Skates is, for the most part, laser-focused on delivering highest quality, non-compromise skates for champions and skaters who demand excellence from their gear. With everything comes a price, though, and in case of absolutely best of the best, the price is indeed pretty steep. Realizing that the brand needs more affordable offerings, FR Skates introduces the new Spin models – a really solid freeskates that won’t cost you a small fortune.

The FR Spin boot is based around a concept of integrated padding, as to be expected in skates rooted in freestyle slalom. It is shaped to lock the heel in place and provide a snug fit. After you lace the skate and buckle it properly, the responsiveness is amazing and skate feels as good as more expensive models. The insole comes with proper arch support, further increasing energy transfer and adding to the overall level of comfort.

The outer skin of the boot is made out of durable material and comes with additional reinforcements on the side and toe areas. Thus, the boot is up to the task of urban freeskating, even though it excels in freestyle slalom, too. The lacing and closure is, again, what one would expect in a skate of this type – there’s a durable buckle on cuff, a ratchet buckle to lock the heel in place and toe strap to improve fit in front part of the boot. The snug fit makes these skates excellent tools for precise maneuvers and high speed ride.

One of key differentiating factors between Spins and more expensive FR Skates models is the shell material. It is no longer full carbon, but instead a carbon and glass fiber composite. This results in a bit heavier skate (still pretty light, relatively to i.e. hardboots and plastic composite integrated padding boots), however the rigidity is still excellent and the price is lower.

The second notable thing is the height of the internal shell. It is a bit lower than what is usually found in skates of this type and while it will not be in to everyone’s taste, we are pretty sure that there are people who will happily welcome a bit of additional movement range above the ankle. It may come in handy in speed slalom, for example, but will also benefit urban skaters who like to go low and have stronger, deeper push. The cuff is made to offer a good lateral support, so it is not like the skate is lacking in this department. Its front to back movement action is also pleasantly surprising and makes skating easier.

Skate comes with new R2 frame of 246mm length, complete with 110mm Seba Downtown wheels and Twincam MW9 Freeride bearings. The added stability of longer frame makes Spin 310 a great “cruiser” skate, allowing for strong push and high speeds. At the same time – 246mm is still short enough to not give you any problems whatsoever with turning. Of course, the boot is compatible with 165 mm mounting standard frames. The Downtown wheels are good starters to have as stock option. They come in 85A hardness, a perfect balance between speed and comfort of the ride.

FR Spin 310 are made for people who look for lightweight, responsive and fast urban triskates to cruise the city.