K2 TRIO S 100 LIFESTYLE INLINES SKATES REVIEW - DO THEY WORK?

[@RicardoLino]

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[@centermiddy1]

Ricardo, I so much appreciate your voice on all the products you review. It is surprisingly difficult to find reviews from people who are not the ones selling the product. Your impartiality, expertise and attention to detail are super valuable. Your channel, more generally, is excellent as well. Thank you!

[@ThijsFTW]

I agree that the Ricardo's content is great but he's definitely not impartial... He owns 2 skateshops where he sells skates and also work for/with different skate brands.

[@Icecube88]

yep@@ThijsFTW

[@NiekkieNick]

Just bought the new K2 Trio LT100. For long distances these are great skates. For turning in corners it's harder to get used to. My previous skates where also from K2 with four 84mm wheels. What a big difference. With the Trio LT100 it costs me much less energy to get up to speed.

[@NeverenCH]

Thanks for the Video Ricardo :D I own the previous Version of the K2 Trios, and i have to tell you there actually is a function for the elastic band on the top of the shoe. I use it to strap down the shoelaces because they are rather long, otherwise they'd be flailing around :)

[@kamilciura7953]

Longer frames rock, in general! Long ago I came to conclusion that for city skating/urban/freeride you really don't need as shortest frame as possible, be it four our three wheels. Where shortest frame matters is freestyle slalom and slides (to some skill level at least, you know that Pablo Soler is sliding on long speedskating frames like it's nothing). But for crousing around, some jumps, simple slides for braking etc. I'm taking longer frames any day. This has been my "thing" for a long time, I hate 243mm 4x80mm with passion haha. It started when I first got Fusion 84 back when they first released and jump from 243 to 255mm was a revelation! Longer frames bring you more stability, not only for landings, but also for pushing - you can go really low with a strong push, without frame/wheels slipping underneath (especially if your feet are significantly longer than the frame). I held on to Fusion 84 frames for that reason for years, then whole 3 wheeled thing happened and I fell in love with 3x110. My first frame of this type was embossed Supercruiser one, I like the length, the feel the speed, but it wasn't very stiff. Then I've tried Flying Eagle Supersonic frame, a good one but something rubbed me wrong with it, maybe wheel placement, maybe the fact that it also wasn't as rigid as I've hoped. Ultimately I skated first version of Pleasure Tool frames (243mm one) the longest, it was a piece of art, the material and stiffness were just amazing. Liked it, but wished that it would be longer. When Next came out and I got them, I used them with 243mm frames taken off Kaze, but then I though that I can just get 3x125 frame and thrown in 3x110 setup. The height was never an issue for me, not with a hardboot and with Trinity the difference is negligible anyway. So I'm rocking Next with 3x110 in 255mm frame now and absolutely loving it. The skate is fast, agile, it's easy to build up and keep speed. As for four wheeled setups, after giving away or selling most of the skates I haven't been using (because I was skating Next 99% of the time) I've still kept my old Imperials simply because their shell was just to beaten and customised to even give away. They were gathering dust with a spare 243mm frames I had (sold Pleasure Tool frames as there was no point in keeping two 3x110 setups) and I think I've skated them once, quickly got bored and went back to Next. This week I've snatched a pair of 255mm frames taken off from large size Twister Edges, they take 80mm max. Will go on my old Imperials, hoping to wear "natural rocker" on them and have some fun. Longer is better! ;) Velcros instead of buckles - I'm one of those weirdos who prefer velcro straps to buckles. I'll send you a picture of my skates later, you'll see what I mean. Good review and the skates look okay. Never was a fan of K2, but I kind of like Soulslide 2 style boot template and having a lightweight, softboot skate to chill on is nice, I think. May give them a chance someday, who knows?

[@jacoblloyd2573]

At the end you mention it's lightweight, but the K2 110 Trios I just got this week are literally twice the weight of a Macroblade.

[@radimbrenek698]

After two days adapting to these I found the sliding great and actually much more controllable in higher speed then in four smaller wheels

[@gokaruna]

About to buy these skates. Looks like you've had them for a few months now. - what is your opinion now? I am also coming from 4 X 80mm

[@radimbrenek698]

@@gokaruna my apology, your reply slipped somehow without me noticing, so just wanted to say sorry I would happily advise, it’s been a while so probably you found your way however I’m now running on 125mm and love it totally, I have no problem with manoeuvres neither slides plus get amazing speed and smooth run. Highly recommend! I’m having Powerlides (better for jumping over things) and FRskates (better for really high speed with higher and tighter ankle)

[@gokaruna]

@@radimbrenek698 Thanks for following up - I ended up with Powerslide Hardcore Evo Pro and changed the frame and wheels to 125mm triskates. Its been great with this combination and skates.

[@pelua_7903]

I haven’t skated in 20 years and I’m starting to pick it up again. Thing is when I purchased k2 skates (Trio LT) I didn’t realize they only had 3 wheels 😂😂😅😅 WELP. I know it’s going to be harder to relearn but hey I’m up for the challenge. What does make me feel more confident is that I don’t feel the vibrations or cracks with the 100s

[@runandwrite]

I'm curious how these are working out for you. I am finding these a difficult adjustment from my 4-wheel inline skates, but maybe it's just me.

[@spyrosnicolaou8033]

Congratulations to the 3 winners! Enjoy the frames and also the bladeville giveaway

[@RicardoLino]

:) thanks Spyros.

[@SerialWheeler]

Congrats to the winners! 😁 These skates alone could have been an entry for the skate illusion challenge with that frame alone 😂

[@RicardoLino]

ahahahahah...i keep saying the same. if these skates were made by APPLE they would call it MAGIC frames..

[@SerialWheeler]

@@RicardoLino 😂😂😂 let's hope Apple stays out of the skating world.

[@antoniobarisic5724]

I have those , and i love them . Can you tell me , what wheels are really fast ? 100mm . Dont care about price .

[@BalaHormiga]

I use a 255 mm frame with 100/110 wheels on my trinity next skates when I want slightly more stability and speed.

[@alahbalah]

Just ordered my pair of these. I CANT WAIT!!!!!

[@gcs8889]

I'm pretty sure they're a 90A. My K2 Trio 110's are 90A - which is a bit too hard for the street. The wheels actually look entirely the same, except instead of a rounded edge, they come to a point (maybe where the extra 5 mm of radius comes from. Personally, I like the skates, but I don't love them. They're great for fitness and just cruising around on bike trails and the beach walks, but once you get into a speed stride you can feel the lost power. It's not a big deal for recreational skates. I live in southern California so the additional airflow of a soft boot is welcomed. I'm already looking for skates where I can transfer my power a bit better, and they'll probably be higher end slalom or freestyle. I don't think I'll get rid of the K2's as they're a great skate to "chill" in. Very comfortable to be around in all day - but when you want to go all out they won't quite cut it. Upgrade the wheels and they'll pretty much be perfect for their intended use.

[@slinkyzim]

Thanks for this comment! I just bought the k2 trio 110s for commuting in LA. Did you feel like they would work well for that? I'm not trying to do anything too intense, but have had trouble finding too much information for that use

[@gcs8889]

@@slinkyzim change the wheels to something a bit softer and you'll be fine. Wear long socks too as the liner had a tendency to rub at the top a lot. I would suggest rockering the skates too, but that's personal preference.

[@slinkyzim]

Cool, thanks for the suggestions! Excited to see how they arrive

[@fernandomi5014]

@@slinkyzim so, do you recommend these skates?

[@avilevy7924]

Mazal tov! (Congratulations in Hebrew...) for the winners.. Enjoy! & Thenk you lino for the video's & the give a way ❤️

[@JigglyPlatypus]

Are these good for beginners and for pebbles?

[@LoneBlade5]

Thanks for all your reviews. Im rocking the razor cults thanks to your amazing vids. A man of true words ✌🏻

[@TboneakaDjSmokeALot]

Hi there , I own trio 100 and I found once informations that wheel are 90 shore so pretty hard but love it , about brake yes I didn't have spare screw I'm using 3 washers from each side to fill a gap , seems fine , greatings from Poland

[@Iono93]

I am waiting for review of the endlessblading frames. Is it in making? I like your content. Keep going. 😊

[@paprika2280]

Hi! I’d love to take the Trio 110 because it looks stylish. Tried the Fit Boa 90 and liked the fit. Could you give me a recommend any of those?

[@hanj31]

I’m tempted to get this as my next skate considering the 110 version doesn’t come with speed laces. Is there a big difference in speed between this one and the 110 wheels one?

[@LaminarSound]

Just ordered these. Hopefully I get them in before the new year. Super stoked!!

[@davew3935]

Let us know what you think of them!

[@TheDonovanFisher]

I bought these, and I didn't see an extra screw, but something to be used as a spacer?

[@viridipupurea]

I had the K2 Trio 110 a year ago. It’s quite similar from the outside except that it comes with a standard frame. Anyway, half a year into skating with these skates, I had indeed a major issue with the axle of one back wheel. It had bent out of shape, just a tiny tiny bit, but so much that we had to destroy it in order to get the wheel out. I bought new axles for quite some money, then bought new skates and gave the Trio to my sister. Huge disappointment. I really do hope the axles of the VO2-S are better than they appear ...

[@Miabeach22]

Huge fan of your videos man. Keep it up. Big hug from Miami!!!

[@Atleterna1894]

Just bought the K2 LT 100. What are you supposed to do with the long ”chord” in the top? 🙈

[@ladrondecorazones8432]

Do you prefer the powerslide next core 100's or k2 S trio? Thx

[@DJSalamander1]

I have two K2 skates my first BOA 80mm and then got Radical PROs 2X110 2X100 set up which are fun and stable. But now I want to get my hands on a Powerslide trinity mount skates but all the skate shops are out of sizes US10, I'm looking at Swell 125. Also on the Powerslide website they say they are coming out with a Swell carbon model, which I am going to wait for. Ricardo if you have any insider knowledge about the release date on the carbon Swell model please hit me up. Thanks!

[@leigh6417]

Thoughts of adding Wizard frames with these boots?

[@radimbrenek698]

I’ve cut the break off keeping just small part still there as the washer as it has a specific bevelled pattern to fit in .

[@SympathyForTheJoker]

How did you took off the break? It drives me crazy, I can’t drive properly with that break

[@Im4love1]

Good Informations, thank you :) Do you upload a new Review or test abut the Rollerblade 125 pro ?

[@plsstopusingmyname]

I was wondering what is going on with you? Regardless; you appeared to be okay, are you? For me looked, scary, 3 wheel with 110 size , found it to be too fast ,and knew how to balance myself. What do you do with your skates ,after you do the prova? Before, skate is 4 weels made a mistake by taking off the break, don't have the right screws to keep it tide, so my skate wiggles, and i have it since 2016.

[@AlgoBack]

Excellent video. Im looking to buy one of that but I would like to know if compare to k2 fit pro they run the same size, so if I buy k2 trio should I ask for the same size? Please

[@fernandomi5014]

Yup, same size

[@malayaestrada8266]

Does it fit 110 wheels?

[@sebastianteister]

I thought Urban Skating was when I skate through the city.. wrong? In contrast: fitness means you heal break instead of T-Stop?

[@joeldouglas9586]

Skate for life 👍

[@RicardoLino]

[@dushyantbhadula5077]

just started watching your videos im hooked

[@LaminarSound]

Im a tiny bit concerned about that extra screw. I know Ill be taking the break off immediately. Ive read in other forums that the extra screw is not included. I don't see it on the K2 website. Anyone have any solid info on a replacement?

[@KevGoesRiding]

Love your reviews, please do more!

[@davidmorgan4541]

Are they an updated K2 sodo?!?! 😍🔥

[@DireWolfy]

do these frame feel lighter when skating on them?

[@DizzlerDazzler]

I don’t think so. I think it’s comparable to my vo2 s100 pro. It’s a lot thicker than normally

[@berlinbarrera5672]

Can these be for females as well?

[@DashDrones]

I'm torn between these and the rollerblade 3wds.

[@radu-gabrielrosca8623]

Can you make more videos about aggresive blades ( I really liked them) 😊

[@OrganicGonzalez]

Just ordered my K2 Trio LT 100 size 10s Oss happy 2021 bro 😎

[@lubosjakubek2849]

Are you satisfied after two years ?

[@OrganicGonzalez]

@@lubosjakubek2849 would recommend to all friends and family

[@OrganicGonzalez]

But I also have a collection is skates. These are great introduction skates. The skate worls is so advanced in 2023. Skate frames and wheels for all stayles.

[@lubosjakubek2849]

@@OrganicGonzalez yeah, it's my introduction to 100mm, it's pretty old model but the price is really affordable for what you can get, I hope. What would you recommend in 2023 in this category?

[@runandwrite]

Thanks for the video. I'm wondering if I may have gotten a defective pair of these. I am going from a cheap pair of four-wheel Rollerblades to these and am finding they are painful, because the boot keeps wedging into my leg, and the left skate seems to want to drift outward all the time. Also, it feels like it's 10 times the work to get close to my usual speed. Is that kind of thing normal when going from four wheels to three?

[@fernandomi5014]

Do you recommend these skates?

[@runandwrite]

@@fernandomi5014 I assume you're being facetious, but tbh I ended up taking some online skating classes since my previous comment, and about 95% of my issues with the skates went away. I still would prefer ratchet buckles to the velcro straps, but I am able to go much faster and be pain-free now that my form has improved.

[@fernandomi5014]

@@runandwrite woah, really nice to read this, i just ordered this pair and my expectatives are high. Keep rolling, thank you 👍

[@jacoblloyd2573]

@@runandwrite Please, please what are those classes??? I've gotten a light left ankle sprain from these being my 1st pair. I use the brake a lot on my right skate.

[@jdotroze]

Love this channel

[@SpaceTurkey_33]

Awesome vid!

[@davew3935]

Cannondale has their one sided lefty fork on their mountain bikes. K2 taking a cue here.....

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

This is the 100mm wheels. There is also a 110mm k2 skate. Called Trio 110. Anybody?

[@bayblader707inthevalley4]

Hi ricardo i love your videos . 🙏🏼 you are honest and have a passion for what you do that makes your opinion extremely valuable. With that being said it would be a honor to have you tell me what you think about my products.im a small company starting out and it would mean the world to me if you gave me some feedback.

[@blade4life963]

#letsmakerollerbladinggreatagain

[@RicardoLino]

WE DOING IT

[@blade4life963]

Yes we are

[@blade4life963]

@@RicardoLino i just made a video

[@walterripley]

Very very good !

[@SympathyForTheJoker]

I seriously have no idea how to remove the break

[@bayblader707inthevalley4]

Hi ricardo i love your videos . 🙏🏼 you are honest and have a passion for what you do that makes your opinion extremely valuable. With that being said it would be a honor to have you tell me what you think about my products.

[@Minimassmonstah]

I forgot to record my skating for the contest for the frames I'm so sad 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😔😔😔😔😔

[@RicardoLino]

ahh man!!! there will be more :) stay tuned

[@Bavmorda]

Same... 😓

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

There is always a next time. I'm in

[@charleyweinhardt]

Durameter is 90a!

[@arthurfmadrid]

Hello from Brazil

[@ailtonpericlesstolf.7602]

Top demais....

[@petrussa4865]

I didn't see my name on the prize wheel 🙁

[@RicardoLino]

hei Petrus. all the names in the following link were there:instagram.com/explore/tags/flatgroundskatingchallenge/ if you didnt use the hashtag that would be the only reason not to be there. there were 61 entries until yesterday 9pm with 5 of them repeated by somepeople, meaning they sent more then one submission and i have only added their names once. I hope you understand. lots of love Lino

[@petrussa4865]

@@RicardoLino I used the #flatgroundskatingchallenge hashtag, tagged @k2.skates and @ricardolino, followed them all, @k2.skates even liked back my publication. I kept checking everyday if my video would appear in the #flatgroundskatingchallenge list but it didn't appear for some reason: ibb.co/Y0Ry510 (This is a screenshot of my post) I have to thank you for all the videos, they helped me a lot (specially the ones about skates maintenance), its unfortunate I came to talk under these circumstances.

[@jigsaw9749]

Those wheelies are 90A

[@TheMrcurt85]

Quick question for you Ricardo Lino I suffer with arthritis in both my knees I want to be more active with my partner and her daughter but my doctor says swimming is best but I also have a mild case of water allergy (basically my skin feels inflamed after swimming *I think it's the chlorine*) so I want to know before I buy them are the usd shadow trimax any good? If you know where I could get them from within the UK (preferably under £200) that would be awesome

[@dreaded8789]

Skating xsjados and big frames is hard on the ankles. You need to push hard and active to get the most of them. Get a pair of urban/fitness skates that you can "hold the edge" comfortable in. From a Xsjado lover.

[@jacoblloyd2573]

@@dreaded8789 Dude!!! Tell me more about the ankle stress on these Trio 110s. I got a pair my first skates and they sprained my left ankle from a 3 hour session cruising around the sidewalks.

[@Minimassmonstah]

#inlinelife

[@RicardoLino]

STRONG!!!

[@markguo8214]

👍👍👍

[@Bavmorda]

K2 hasn't made a good looking skate since the Fatty IMO. And, with that weird cool frame, there should be some pretty and eye-catching boot, not something that could perfectly be the cheapest fitness model from a super market...

[@fernandomi5014]

Bro u r asking for some my little pony colors on these?... Lets be ok with that black/red combination, they look great

[@Bavmorda]

@@fernandomi5014 Not even talking about colours, "bro", I'm talking about boots that don't make them look like some soft boot cheap fitness skates 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jameelabellingport-thepoet188]

I need some skates for work can you send me some sir?

[@RicardoLino]

Sorry Jameela, dont get me wrong, but have we ever met before ?

[@imagesourcery6671]

Skating in a mask.. 🤡

[@gatoculto65]

Porque si tienes un nombre en español; no haces videos en español?

[@lalitmohandas6051]

No tiene un nombre en español. El idioma principal de él es el portugués no el español. El nombre, aunque se escriba igual en español y en portugués, se pronuncia distinto. Además, no solo porq tenga un nombre en cierto idioma no significa q tiene q saber hablar ese idioma.... Por ejemplo, mi novia se llama Lakshmi y no significa q ella sabe hablar sánscirto...

[@uglypinkeraser]

I don't know what "lifestyle skate" means but it sounds like its not very good at anything. I would have guessed it means fitness oriented but with a fixed liner and no breathability its a lousy fitness skate. I feel like these skates are designed to be used three or four times then dropped in a donation bin

[@brocmt]

I used to skate the K2 Midtown, one of their first "Lifestyle" skates, and it was a really nice skate, actually. But the newer stuff like the Broadway, the Sodo, and this skate, the Trio... I just don't have the same confidence in those boots. The Midtown had an aggressive style cuff and a flat soul plate, but they seem to be moving away from those elements in their newer Lifestyle skates...

[@kamilciura7953]

@@brocmt this boot and the Sodo are based on template of K2 Soulslide 2 (sometimes called Soulslide UFS). It was a very good boot in its time (early 2000), designed for freeskating. It was actually a very good and highly regarded skate, although not as popular as Salomon FSK or Rollerblade Twister II. Of course, much depends on materials, but for urban skating I wouldn't really worry about the boot. Imo it's a skate designed for folks who do not practice hardcore freeskating, but like cruising in the city, do some jumps, ride down the stairs etc. I can see appeal of having a lightweight, comfortable boot for that type of skating. Not a fan of softboots myself, but a lot of their bad reputation comes from shitty generic rec skates...

[@jacoblloyd2573]

From what you're saying in the second paragraph, these must be just fine for me. I'm liking the wheels more than anything because I can charge over pebbles with ease. I am novice. Used these for seven hours, and they're still not broken in because I don't do tricks. Can't even lean into my turn yet.