Rollerblade - Twister Edge Edition #2 2019 Inline Skates

If we were to choose one word describing what Rollerblade is, the choice would be simple – “quality”. The brand is one of foundation stones of inline skating and greatly contributed to expansion of the sport in 90’s. Even though Rollerblade roots are American, they have merged with Italian company Tecnica at the beginning of XII century. Nowadays, not everyone knows that Tecnica has been making a very good skates themselves. Among these skates was Tecnica Twister, a skate which was considered to be the best freeskate on the market for years.

Rollerblade saw the potential in Twister and decided to not only continue production after a merge, but to develop and upgrade it further. Thus, the venerable old Twister, a grandfather of current hardboot freeskates, clocked almost 25 years on the market. It is a long time by technology standards and the age started to show, when compared to competition offering. Without a shadow of doubt, the frame mounting was one area in need of improvement. Rollerblade decided to make a whole new skate from scratch, instead of doing another rework of existing model. This is how Twister Edge was born. The “X” version is equipped with premium components to provide a top of the line urban skate without any compromises.

What clearly separates Twister Edge X from other freeskating hardboots is style. Sharp and clean lines of the shell give skate a “stealth” look. The military green of the #2 edition is a great match for this style. The boot is made out of durable and rigid polymer composite, as Rollerblade wanted to maximize energy transfer. This is enhanced further by Anti Torsion Box, a square-shaped hole in the bottom which is reinforced on edges to make underside of the boot more rigid. It also serves a role in ventilation, allowing for better air flow. The frame and boot connection is reinforced by aluminum plates. All of this completely eliminates problems with “soft” underside of the shell which plagued later versions of original Twister. The new model offers excellent control, responsiveness and energy transfer, providing a completely new level of quality in these areas. Thank to these characteristics and excellent ankle support, Twister Edge is a great boot to match with high 3x110mm frame.

Inside of the shell resides anatomically shaped High Performance liner, equipped with AirFlow insole. The liner wraps around the foot and the ankle, working with shell lacing and buckles to provide excellent, secure fit without any heel lift. Underneath the heel is a shock-absorber, which lessens impacts on landings. The skates come with replaceable sliders which protect the shell from wear on the sides.

The frame is 3WD 110 urban model, developed and released a few years back. It has already proven its worth, being one of the strongest and best made three wheeled frames for urban skating. The choice to make it 255mm long resulted in a perfect balance between speed, stability and maneuverability. The Supreme Glow 110mm wheels are made out of good quality urethane compound which makes them long lasting and fast. Moreover, they are fluorescent – glow in the dark after being exposed to daylight. The Twincam ILQ-7 Plus bearings complete the package offering good roll and high durability.

Twister Edge marks a beginning of a new era in Rollerblade collection – they are modern skates built for performance, durability and comfort, without compromises. Their characteristics make them going toe to toe with best of other brands hardboots. Three wheeled Twister Edge are recommended for users who are looking for equipment made for fast, dynamic skating in urban environment.