What's So Special About Wizard Frames? Better than K2 r100?

From the 6th episode of Gear Talk, I talk about the Wizard NR100 frames and compare them to the K2 r100.
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[@AndySoMeta]

Been on rapid-fire with the videos lately, keep it up!

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

I, too, love having wheels under my feet and not sticking out too far past my toes or heels. Great info and review!

[@Matias-rn9ff]

Awesome content! That beeping sound really killed my ears!

[@robinalexander8664]

Hey man, cheers for the vids, liking your work!! Couple of questions.... the seba cj, when removing the soul plates, did you have to adjust (shorten) the mounting screws??? I'm struggling on a pair of 3x110, skated loads as a teen, thinking of getting a 4x80 frame like the ground control 80, any experience/advice?? Was looking at the twister edge, but the seba Cj seem to offer a bit more versatility?!?

[@johnstevenns5830]

Those frames cost more than my mini bike lol

[@BacktoBlading]

They're not cheap!

[@UnrebornMortuus]

And their is nothing special about them, in fact they I bet they weigh more.

[@Skatafossy]

Ciao, you can easily mount the K2 R100 frames on the 165mm Rollerblade boot ... ??? I saw Lino mounting an adapter that I didn't understand what it is for, translating with Google is not easy to understand well :-)

[@CR-qr8xr]

I messaged the ShopTask guys on their website & asked a few questions about the Wizards skates, 5 days later & no reply. Been looking at the Adept Brand Hyperskate GTO's, they they use a Quattro mount, come with 80mm, 84mm or 90mm set ups with with USF, 165mm &195mm mounting options. Haven't given up on the Wizards yet but there's definitely other good options out there...

[@CoreyGibson43]

Can you also comment what 'natural rocker' is on these and how you feel about it? I've done a bit of everything with skating but only tried full rocker once or twice and did not like it. My flat hockey skates and Salomon Crossmaxs are short and maneuverable enough without rocker, but my 3 x 125s don;t turn as well. I'm there for intrigued by the possibilities with 'NR'.

[@BacktoBlading]

There's not a lot out there covering Natural Rocker, and I'm no expert. You might learn something from this video though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqXck5aVj6ZqaMk

[@christiansinner5187]

SUBSCRIBED !

[@hugoeflow3348]

Nice topic

[@bladespeedwagon2540]

What is the name of the skate shop? Or link

[@SonicboominOnEm]

Your compass 80 frames also have 4 wheels which is why I wanted yours because they seem lower profile. My only question is can your compass frames perform the same way as wizard?

[@user-mb7xs8zu6c]

just wondering, what size are those sebas? it would be interesting to know in relation to the frame length.

[@BacktoBlading]

They're the size 10 Seba. I should mention that. Good catch.

[@user-mb7xs8zu6c]

Back to Blading Thanks for the quick reply =) It's interesting to know, as they might not feel quite as long for those with bigger feet/boots.. and really long if they have small feet. Lol xD

[@BacktoBlading]

This is true.

[@karade]

You have both the wizards and the k2 r100's and mention that a hard boot is better. How much better is a stiffer boot compared to something like the them skates? I'd love to have some bigger wheels but don't want to really invest in a new set of skates.

[@BacktoBlading]

I've been skating the Kizer Trimax on my Them. Here's the video with some impressions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHqYY3t_ebacgdU

[@beefnacos6258]

Buying new wheels and bearings might as well spend a few more bucks and get a whole new skate

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

Thoughts on endless frames? Arent they just as good and half the price

[@BacktoBlading]

They look great. This was before they came out.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

@@BacktoBlading i ordered the 4x100 endless for my fr1 deluxe intuitions...cant wait for them to arrive. Shouldnt be too long for my size 44 boot

[@beefnacos6258]

Lol stupid question but is that your skate collection behind you?!

[@BacktoBlading]

Yep! Some on the floor as well.

[@elasand9821]

It would have been cool to hear about how the rocker geometry differs in these two.

[@BacktoBlading]

There’s a few videos that get into those details

[@davew3935]

Do you own a store (display behind you) or is that just your personal collection?

[@BacktoBlading]

Naw, that's just my personal collection from the years. I have a problem.

[@leigh6417]

Back to Blading lol I thought you owned a store!!! 🤣

[@pg9193]

@@leigh6417 oak city skates, right??

[@justinsmcleod]

Thanks for all your great videos. I wanted to ask whether you would go for 125 or 110 wheels on my Urban skates? I watched your recent reviews and it seemed like you preferred the 125s. I was looking to use the big wheels for paved trail long skates. Thanks!

[@BacktoBlading]

If you're doing long trails, definitely get the 125. They'll be faster and more shock resistant. 110s will be a lot of fun, but 125s are all I'll skate now. Thanks for watching!

[@justinsmcleod]

Back to Blading as a fellow father trying to squeeze in some skating time, I'm impressed with your persistence! Thanks again for the videos and advice.

[@bobbobertbobberton1073]

I see the fatty pros in the back, those take me back.

[@timtaylor9590]

frame length should be a tad bit longer than your foot. 12 inch foot equals 12 inch frame

[@BacktoBlading]

Not sure I agree. I’m 28.5 cm and the 290 K2 frame felt horrible. A bit shorter might be better

[@timtaylor9590]

@@BacktoBlading yes but think about it, that means you have less balance than walking normally and youre on wheels at a higher center of gravity, making it so much harder to balance. maybe a tad shorter would be ok. im a size 8-9 where frames size could be either small or large after getting used to wizard frames small frames seem very unstable now

[@kristofmucha952]

You are wrong when it comes to cross overs, I've had a set NR100 for 5 months now and yes the cross overs were a little harder at first, first 5 minutes but all you have to do is have a slight more of a bend in the knees and problem gone. No difference to speed skates which have a longer frame I might add. I skate the city streets and they are amazing, as you know they are rockered and so unlike speed skates that don't turn the best or feel like railway tracks these turn on a dime. For fast bombing section or manoeuvring they have it all.

[@BacktoBlading]

Not sure that means I'm wrong. Crossovers will absolutely impact your skating, I do them a lot and will have to change my skating to avoid rubbing. This isn't a problem with my Trinity 125mm road frames, cause they're designed to go straight and that's what I do, but Wizards are designed to skate anything you want.

[@felmlyd]

Just FYI you called them flat 100s, which as you know they are not. Might want to annotate that.

[@BacktoBlading]

Good point! Will update. I think I was in aggressive mind so "Flat vs Anti".

[@kendarr]

Why is this so expensive?, this is made out of CNC aluminum, no especial carving or design, CNC is not cheap, but c'mon this is just too much for what it is, a piece of carved aluminum

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s a good questions

[@kendarr]

@@BacktoBlading I honest to God think that they simply put the price upper there so it looks fancy and high end stuff, and sell at a super high profit rate, i understand if thats the case.. These are not wheels or something that will degrate with time but still... a just a piece of a aluminum, not even idk a airplane grade one

[@19jc80]

You aren't wrong, especially if it's an aluminum extrusion and they are just milling the sides and top. It's not that extensive milling either. If they were milled out of billet then it would add significantly to the price, but there's no reason they should be.

[@foodparadise5792]

yea, aluminum is the third most abundant element in the planet. That's why we use them on almost anything because it's cheap.

[@kendarr]

@@foodparadise5792 Right?, i'm on the edge of making a desing my self and just send to a CNC place to make it for me

[@michellatch651]

Bought the 90, perfect for crossover...or try some 90 wheels on the 100 frame...Best power blading set up with the Seba boot.

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, I think the 90's would be a lot of fun. I need to see if I can get my hands on a pair for testing. Glad you like them!

[@pinkikumar6634]

Can u please give me a skate

[@NotALizardPerson81]

Overpriced gimmick.

[@BacktoBlading]

Maybe, but lots of people enjoy them. Not sure there’s a better 4x100 frame