Powerslide - Hardcore Evo Trinity Inline Skates

Hardcore Evo is a line of skates that can be compared to premium sports cars line – in which every next model is a further step forward in terms of quality comfort and feeling of the ride, but never loses focus and character of its predecessors.

The story of Hardcore Evo has begun in 2009 when the very first version has reached shops worldwide. In their day, these were nothing but a revolutionary skate – even though Powerslide tinkered with integrated padding concept in skates dedicated for freestyle before (S3 Skali for example), the HC Evo were the very first to use carbon fibre, heat-mouldable shell. This idea was so good that competition soon followed and started to make similar skates. In the meantime, Powerslide doubled on the work and started to polish their flagship skate to perfection, introducing major changes almost every single year, bringing the Hardcore Evo closer to perfection.

Ten years passed and Hardcore Evo Trinity hit the market. 2018 model was the first that received an upgrade to Trinity mounting. Now three points connect the frame to the boot, instead of usual two. Because front screw in line with wheels was replaced with two screws place on the sides, the centre of gravity could be lowered, which results in easier control over skates. Two mounting points at the front create a solid platform to stand on, enhancing stability and responsiveness. Increased precision is something that will be welcomed by newcomers and experienced skaters alike.

If we were to pick the most sophisticated and technologically advanced boots in Powerslide skates, Hardcore Evo Trinity would place on the podium right next to specialised speedskating models. The skates are fully heatmouldable – not only the shells, but also padding. Thanks to it, you can achieve perfect fit, comfort and control without extended break-in period and eliminate pressure points. Even the boot tongue is special – it has been made with cuts that allow it to adjust to your anatomy better and in turn, securing your heel in place as best as possible. The heel position is raised to a level that makes tricks performed in sitting and low stance easier. The skin is rigid and equipped with lacing system similar to one used in many hockey skates, making the whole wrapping around your foot better. Hardcore Evo are first and foremost freestyle slalom skates – but designers have not forgotten slide enthusiasts, including replaceable sliders on the sides as well as additional toe area protection.

The second major change in HC Evo Trinity, compared to older models, was a switch to triskate frame with 90mm wheels. Gone is four-wheeled “banana” rocker frame – it was replaced by lighter, faster and more manoeuvrable setup. The frame comes with rockering system – you can change a position of two wheels in frame to have front wheel 2mm above the ground, increasing agility even further. Moreover, the frame length is tweaked to your boot size – there are three different lengths, making sure that whole setup is adjusted to user's anatomy.

If you are looking for a pair of freestyle skates that are far ahead of competition in terms of technology and quality – the choice is easy. It’s impossible to talk about Hardcore Evo Trinity without sounding overly optimistic, but Powerslide have earned it – they created these skates without any compromises, delivering precise tool made with one goal in mind: breaking skater’s barriers and winning.

• length of frames and size wheels:
• EU36-38 = 205mm/3x84mm
• EU39-41 = 215mm/3x90mm
• EU42-44 = 225mm/3x90mm
• EU45-46 = 235mm/3x90mm
• axles:
• double (rockeringable) axles 8mm
• single AL axles