Powerslide Next Outback 150 - Black CP Inline Skates

The Powerslide NEXT set new standards in the field of freeskating and urban skating back when they released. For the first time in a history, a hardboot has been equipped with innovative Trinity frame mounting, drastically changing the skating experience. This three point mounting has allowed engineers to lower the center of gravity in a way which was simply not possible with standard 165mm mounting and make skate as a whole more rigid. Thanks to these qualities, NEXT give you a superior control and energy transfer, on levels which up to this point were simply not possible to achieve with plastic composite boots. It’s not surprising, then, that this boot has became a base for new generation of Powerslide’s off-road skates.

Powerslide took great care in making the NEXT boot as customizable as possible, allowing you to adjust it to your anatomy and preferences. High laced boot (hockey-style) with two buckles holds your feet firmly in place. Cuff is equipped with canting system allowing for four different positions, which can be used to counter unwanted bending of your ankles to the sides, or simply give more or less ankle movement freedom depending on the height. Moreover, both cuff and the shell can be cut along factory made marking lines, to give skate more flexibility for those who prefer it. Front part of the shell is protected by a replaceable plastic strip which covers not only the sides of the skates, like traditional sliders, but also the tip.

Inside the shell you will find a MyFit Recall Dual Fit liner, one of the top models in MyFit range. The Recall padding adjusts to your anatomy in body temperature, shortening break-in period. Furthermore, the liner can be heat-molded in 80 Celsius degrees for achieving even better fit. Liner can be laced in the upper part, which is a welcome feature for people who like to ride their skates with cuffs done a bit loose – you can secure the tongue of the liner in place, which will not only prevent any abrasions, but also make the upper part of the liner less prone to wear.

As expected in SUV skates, Next Outback 150 come with pneumatic wheels - the recommended pressure is  6,3 Bar / 90 PSI. Tires of course have treads for better grip on, and easier handling of rocks, gravel, dust and even snow. They’ll do nicely on dirt track, too. Outback uses 3 wheel configuration – truthfully, it is not the lightest option (a single skate weights 2265g in size EU42/43), but Outbacks are intended for descent on mountain bike paths and skating dirt tracks, where push matters little, not nordic skating. The wheels are wider than ones used in classic skates, measuring 32 mm in width, enhancing grip and stability. Powerslide have equipped these skates with ABEC7 Rustproof Wicked bearings with stronger resistance towards corrosion and dirt than regular ones.

The frame used in these skates is really strong – extruded and CNC machined. Thanks to Trinity mounting, it is very rigid and frame-boot connection is really solid. This is especially important in demanding terrain. The frame measures 330 mm which is pretty long (longer than most 4x100 mm speedskating frames) but this makes the skates super stable. There’s no denying it – Next Outback 150 are not intended for beginners. These are highest tier model of SUV skates offered by Powerslide and target advanced skaters who will not only be able to make a good use of them, but also (and most importantly) tame them.

Off-road skating is exciting, but also very niche sport. But you are among those crazy enough to hurl yourself down the gravel road or dirt bike path in a pair of skates, you won’t find anything better than Next Outback 150.