Rockin 5x80 (UFS) - Grape Purple Inline Skate Frames

Rockin’ Frames is a new German brand, specialised in making frames for a specific style of skating called Wizard/Flowskating. It is one of several companies surfacing after the original Wizard frames have gained a worldwide fame.

However, Rockin’ Frames are more than straightforward copies. Their creators have introduced several fresh ideas. First of all, these frames are UFS compatible. But they come with CNC milled aluminium adapter and required hardware (longer M6 and M8 bolts) to make them fit on 165 mm spacing, raised heel mounting boots. Thanks to it, you have a wider range of boot models to experiment with and you do not have to stick with just one mounting standard when you’ll want to get a new pair to couple with your frames. Recently, German brand has started developing 165 mm mounting only frames, too (also compatible with 150 mm and 180 mm spacings) but have no intention of withdrawing from their initial idea.

Another thing making Rockin’ Frames standing out of the crowd is wide range of colours. The company offers multiple options right from the start, contrary to other brands which have their frames available in raw aluminium look or black only. Thanks to it, they allow you to make your skates more unique and personalised when it comes to aesthetics. They also induce a spark of cheerful attitude to skating, which started to venture to “serious business” territory a bit too far in recent times. Remember – skating is, primarily, fun.

The five wheel frames have them set up in a way which makes the middle one a lowest point. This makes it a pivot point allowing for greater level of manoeuvrability. Two outer wheels are placed a bit less than 2 mm higher in relation to middle one, whereas 2nd and 4th wheel a bit shy of 1 mm. In turn, “2 wheels touching the ground at the same time” rule applies here, too. In addition, all Rockin’ frames are designed to give you a bit of forward tilt, which makes them better suited for artistic type moves.

The last factor is their price. Rockin’ Frames is a European company and thus, their frames are a bit more affordable than counterparts made in North America. There are no additional import fees, that is. So, by choosing them over other brands you are not only supporting business closer to our home turf, you are also saving a bit of money!

Rockin’ 580 model is the most versatile variant of five-wheeled models made by German brand. It measures 324 mm, which compares roughly to 4x110mm setup. 80 mm wheels mean that you are still close to the ground, resulting in great level of control and helping on landings. Five wheels provide good, smooth roll, even though they are relatively small. In comparison to four wheel frames, these have more points of contact, giving you smoother transition when it comes to balancing on the rockering curve. The weight is placed mostly on two wheels at the time – while there are three possible pairs in case of four-wheeled frames, five-wheeled ones offer four. In addition, you can use middle wheel  as a pivot point, which enhances agility of these frames even further.

80 mm wheel diameter is the perfect middle ground between centre of gravity, manoeuvrability and speed. This makes Rockin’ 580 the most all-round frame of them all: freeskating, slide, pump track, skatepark, flowskating – the choice is yours!

Manufacturer recommends this model for boot sizes in between 280 mm and 300 mm, however they will fit all boots compatible with one of the two mounting standards.