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Powerslide HC Evo Pro 90 REVIEW (2021)
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
- Powerslide Sizing Instructions: www.powerslide...
Powerslide Sizing Chart For HC Evo: powerslide.com...
In this video I give you a full breakdown of the 2021 Powerslide HC Evo Pro from the bottom up. I cover:
- Wheels
- Bearings
- Axels
- Frames
- And the totally redesigned 2021 HC Evo boot.
I'll talk about everything you need to know before you buy, from pricing to sizing tips, as well as everything I wish I knew before I bought these skates.
So if you're in the market for a pair of 2021 HC Evo Pro 90 inline skates, make sure to check this one out!
This is a great video for someone like me who just ordered the Hardcore Evo boot only, as I'm in the process of building my perfect set of skates.
This video is very informing and will definitely guide me as I put it all together.
Thank you for doing this as comprehensively as you did.
Thanks! I really appreciate that. And best of luck putting together your perfect setup 👍.
There are so many high-end skates available for different purposes it's really hard to say that one particular skate is the best. But the Hardcore Evo is certainly got to be up there as being one of the best available for urban and slalom skating. Adapts clearly are amazing but the Evo has the versatility to be so many different things either with the stock frame or with different frame options that are out there. You've made a great choice, enjoy!
I agree with you! The equipment right now is better than ever.
You can use different frame with the Adapts (I don't have any of them). Their standard frame, Quattro (four points mounting!), endless frame, the FR carbon frame etc.? Adapt has three mounting systems! Don't forget that.
Love the Concept !!!!And your Editing!!!!!
Just bought them on-line this evening. (They weren't available anywhere until today) Now, I'm a little nervous but can't wait to get them.
Very good information!
Inline Warehouse says you can return skates at 90 days. I'm in US so maybe you're referring to non-US and/or maybe I missed some fine print but no worries (now anyway!) I too sized up and am happy with fit. That said, if I'd known I was stuck with the boot I would not have bought it without trying on!
My foot is 248mm long with socks. PS says to add .5cm for wide feet which would have put me in a 40. 40 is my normal size for cycling shoes if they have a wide last ie. 107mm+. I got a 41 and it is SNUG! But after two heat moldings - and maybe do it again using your tip with added padding - it is nearly a perfect fit now.
Since I bought boot and frames/wheels/bearing separately I didn't have any of the issues mentioned (all screws were tight!)
Thanks for the size tips ! Im 270x100mm and looking at their charts it is worrying so im glad heatmolding solved your issue.
On the wheel: I recently purchased the Aeon 80s with the 80mm 88A Spinner wheels. During the breaking in process I practiced a few slides and breaking. Less than a week and my wheel looks like yours.
Ya, I don't think they're the most durable ones they could have used for sure. I liked skating them, but I wish they would last longer.
I have finally used my new HC Evo Pro. I am very happy with them. But there is one detail, that before I bought them, I had already read about and I couldn't believe it was true. Micro adjustable Force ratchet buckle make noise and vibrate when the ground is not smooth. When it is just a little uneven this happens. I can't understand how with a top and reference model for PS this can happen.
It's completely clear to me, for me it's pure greed for money. The straps and the buckles of which are an impertinence. I regularly get upset about this junk and many have already ended up in the trash. A catastrophe for the environment. You could take an example from Seba, who has perfect buckles and buckles.
i also own these skates, i do alot of slalom skating and there are some things to be mentioned: 1. the skate is very reactive but extremely stiff (carbon) so your moves have to be very precise, especially when you are used to a 4 wheel setup 2. the skates are very "noisy" (rattling buckles like hell) especially when you skate on uneven surfaces, e.g. compared to my rollerblade twister 3. there is no ventilation for your feet, so it may lead to a very sweaty experience during hot days!!! 4. these days there is a lot of advertising for 3 wheeled skates on the internet , BUT be aware: 4 wheeled skates are much smoother, your movements feel much more fluent than with 3 wheeled skates but you can change the frame e.g. to a katana 4x80mm 5. nevertheless i love the HC evo pro and would buy them again but with a different frame setup (4x80mm) HAPPY SKATING
Good points. I appreciate the input!
I had the boot only version and I too had noisy buckles (which is kinda a bummer for that price). But the reason I sent them back is because size eu46 where to short for my right foot. Now I am waiting for a 2022 version or official size 47 release. Currently I need to pay 650 euros for custom made with that size.
Thanks for the review...i am interested in this boot. For the buckle try cutting it shorter.
Man, thanks a lot for this vid, I will buy those exact skates for me this year! Considering my foot is 260mm and 10cm width, you think is good to go with 41 size?
I'm glad it helped! I'm sure you'll love them. And yeah, with those measurements I would go with a 41 on these skates. When they come though, still try them on and roll around the house for a bit to make sure they're perfect before heat molding or or taking th out just to be sure. Good luck!
@@northernskatesman4964 thanks!
@@KenedyTorcatt let me know how they go! My feet are pretty much the same so any tips would be great 😂🙏🏽
@@AlmostLakai94 I researched and I will go for 42, better and safer that way!
@@KenedyTorcatt hi, how was size 42 for you?
hey, ich watched your video a couple of month ago.. i own the hc evo 2019 version. Can you compare the 2019 vs the 2021? I need a new pair and heard, that the new version isnt as good, as the previous one
hi i bought the powerslide evo pro 90, in size 39 with 6mm longer than my foot, the number 38 felt too tight. however the skates are too wide, and the toes move too freely. is this big difference in width between 38 and 39 normal? if the thermoform will adhere better to the foot or not tighten more than it currently is?or maybe the 38 would fit better?but than it would just right the lenght of my foot 242mm. thank you very much, I hope to receive an answer
Great video and thanks for the tip about sizing, just wonder how high is the cuff of the evo, I have had some ankles issues and am seeking for a bit high cuff integrated liner skates.
You know, my wife is size 38, but I saw this skates come with 84mm wheels for her size, and I am worried if she would want to add a 110 wheel frame nexus considering the frame for that size ships in 205mm frames for 38, but could it for the other nexus frames to be compatible as well? Maybe if in the future she wants to have bigger wheels, like 110mm. I read the trinity nexus frames are exactly the same contraction for horizontal size considering the bolts connecting the frame to the boot. Maybe the answer is yes they are 💯 compatible with 110mm wheels frames, but I wanted to ask you because you already own a trinity and I need to be sure. Thanks in advance!
Ya good question. The trinity mount is universal. They just ship with the smaller frame with smaller sizing because they consider that to be the optimal frame size for that boot size. But if she got a 38, she could swap out her frames for any trinity frame she wants. The bolt pattern is identical 👍.
@@northernskatesman4964 Amazing, thanks!
I choose a 3x100 trinity setup for 38 size and it feels both fast and comfortable...I also always preferred 4x76 back in the day vs 80 standar wheels. Maybe consider a bit smaller wheel for smaller feet?
Hey Skatesman, I just could not find out what was that popping sound, when trying these skates at home. I was afraid it was some problem with the attachment of the frame to the boot. I have to try with different wheels to be sure.
But yeah, the popping sound is there - on both of my skates.
Frame alignment was probably ok, this is not a big problem to correct.
One of the screws holding the straps was loose but could not get it fixed - the screw was screwed :-) Got another one from the retailer.
The laces are a bad joke. Changes immediately for FR laces - great grip and comfort...
Other than that - awesome skates!
Interesting! Thanks for the comment. And I agree about the laces. I haven't changed mine yet, but waxed would be better for sure. And yes, I thought it was a boot/frame issue as well, or a defective mounting block or something, but I isolated it to the wheel. I hope we were just a couple unlucky ones, because other than that I did like those Spinners!
@@northernskatesman4964 i have the same issue, the sound comes from the new shadow buckel..
Great review and the comments on sizing! Would you recommend the skates to a beginner as a first pair of skates? The heat mold-ability and the fact that I'll probably never outgrow the capability of these skates (to reduce cost and waste in the long run) really appeal to me. But I worry that the responsiveness of carbon skate will be less forgiving of mistakes than entry level ones, and hinder my progress at the beginning. I want to eventually use the skates for long distances for fitness, and am thinking about setting up a pair of 4x90 to learn on before switching to bigger wheels. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
Hey Ning. Thanks for the comment. In terms of whether or not I'd recommend them to a beginner, I would say yes, but it depends. These skates aren't any harder to learn on than a cheaper pair, and the responsiveness is only going to help, not hurt you. The reason, I think, why people recommend cheaper skates to beginners is simply because people usually don't know right off the bat which direction they're going to take their skating in at first until they've been doing it for a little while, so dropping a ton of money on skates that aren't going to be suited to your discipline is risky. With long distance for example, I'm sure there are better skates out there specifically designed for that.
Also, it would be kind of like learning to drive in a Ferrari. It's going to make driving a Toyota harder than it should be. In other words you might find other skates more cumbersome if you ever find yourself using a cheaper set.
The other thing is when most people start out they don't want to worry about frame adjustments, rockering, heat molding, etc. So there are better "turn key" skates for lack of a better phrase. But if you're comfortable with all that and want to jump into the sport with high end equipment, go for it.
It's like anything else, if you're learning to golf for example, should you buy a set of high end Titleists or go with a cheap set of MacGregors. You can learn on both, really depends on how serious you plan to take it and where you see the most value in putting your money.
Either way, enjoy and best of luck!
@@northernskatesman4964 Thanks for the quick reply! You brought up very good points! I've been longboarding for fitness for a while, so I'm familiar with fiddling with trucks and bushings and wheels and bearings. I'll probably enjoy the experience of setting up the skates and adjusting them to fit me. I never got into doing tricks with skateboards, so that will probably stay the same with inline skates. I just want to cruise on the bike paths and see how fast and how far I can go. I may eventually get low-cuff carbon skates if I feel the fitness skates is hindering my long distance rides. But like what you said about Ferrari and Toyota, I may want to have fitness skates of similar quality as the "race" skates for the days I want to give may ankles a rest. For what I know I may never want to have the "race" skates if I find the HC Evo adequate, which I know won't be the case for the cheaper skates. I was looking at the sub $200 fitness models as more or less "disposable" learner skates to help me learn enough to get in low cuff skates. If you don't think the HC Evo is too much skates for a beginner to handle, think I'll go with them.
Your foot measurement seems more of a solid 42 based on current PS's chart (268mm for 42 powerslide.com/products/hc-evo-pro-90). My feet measure at 253 and 255mm bare, and 3mm more with socks on. It looks like I'm at the edge between 40 and 41 (PS chart shows 255 for 40, and 261 for 41). My feet are narrower than yours, about 100mm for my wider foot. Which size do you think I should get?
Thanks again. I think you have a nice channel and should get more subscribers and views!
Very insightful review. Thank you! I also have 267mm feet, so thinking of maybe going with size 42 if I do pull the trigger on these as well. Are you able to mount 100 mm wheels on that 225 mm frame? Peace 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately you would need a different frame for 100mm wheels, but Powerslide does have some options.
Hi man, can you help me please? My measurements with socks on (Powerslide MyFit Pro socks) are now cca. 274mm, wide feet cca. 110mm. I´ve ordered 43 (stated as 275, my first measurements with the same socks were cca.273 both and I thought OK, +2mm should be enough), I was afraid, that 44 would be too big (after breaking in). They came today, but I am not sure. I think I am not touching the end with my thumb. They are really snug and my right toe box is little under pressure, but they are new and need some break in period. Hmm, I dont know, if I have to order another pair -> 44 and than send one back. On the other side, if I add another 5mm to actual measurements 274mm (with socks already on), it would be 279mm and closer to 44 (282mm). Do you think that these carbon boots will be larger/loosen after some time or not? I had Next skates 125 Navy before, size 42-43 and in lenght they were OK (i think), but too narrow (pain after 5 minutes skating in them and after another 20 minutes of absorbing the pain it was not so horrible, but still not OK and no way to stay in them for 2-3 hours). All my shoes (vans, timberland, hilfiger, palladium, ...) are 43. What size of shoes do you wear? I know it may vary, but are your shoes 1 size down compared to these boots? Honestly, I don´t know what to do. If I try it with these outside for some time, than I can´t send them back anymore. Hmm, dilemma. Thanks in advance.
You definitely got the right size for length, but it's hard to say with the width of your feet if sizing up would be a good idea. Mine were very snug width-wise too, but the heat molding helped a lot. They're still tight in the toe box but I can skate for hours and would not want anything bigger because it would definitely affect performance.
Carbon fiber won't break in on its own, so if you want to get a better fit, you'll have to heat mold them, maybe even more than once. It makes a massive difference.
I don't want to lead you the wrong way, but in my opinion, for what it's worth, I think you got the right size skate and just need to go the heat mold route until they're perfect. Maybe even try with some padding on some of your pressure points if necessary. I hope that helps and best of luck.
@@northernskatesman4964 Thanks for quick answer. I had them on for cca. 20 minutes without frames while surfing on net and my feet are squezeed as f... and I think that in lenght too (little). I remeasured my feet with the same socks on and it was now 275, that means exactly 43 (275). Do you think, that they really can be so heat molded, that they extend f.e. by 5+mm in toe box area? I am working from home, that means still on chair and during skating become the feet even larger. Hmm, I don´t know. :(
@@northernskatesman4964 Update: Hi man, you was right, I changed them for 44 and I think they are too long. With loosen laces and the foot in the front as much as possible, I can put my whole hand (fingers) behind my foot in the boot. Width-wise 44's are much much more comfortable, but still tight in toe box and under toe box area. BUT, if your feet are 267mm long with the socks on and you are good with 42 (mondo 268mm) and your feet are really 108mm wide, than I have to be OK with 275mm feet and 43 (mondo 275mm) with +- same wide feet as yours, cause 43 are even wider than 42. I was sceptical about the possibility to succesfully heat mold the 43 for such a wide feet, but when it worked with yours, than I think it has to work with mine too. If it is not a problem for you, send me please a photo of your naked feet (I woud like to know, if we have similar shape). I sent you already a message on fb. Thanks again.
Are you sure the skates came straight from the factory? It's not uncommon to order multiple sizes when ordering skates online and maybe someone already tried your skates on with a different frame, at least that's my experience so far. Might explain the loose screws and unaligned frame.
Yeah that's definitely true. And the stuff I mentioned is all pretty minor either way.
I have the popping sound on one of my wheels as well
Powerslide sucks with quality control. When I got mine I essentially had to tighten every single screw on them... Also stiching was not perfect either.
I mean these are not major issues but if you buy premium product you don't want these things.
Unrelated to this how often do you clean your bearings? I prefer to use zz shielded bearings and just toss them once greese runs out. Now with this wicked set I feel they might be slightly faster so not sure if I should transition, although it might ne just those 88a wheel that make difference in speed.
I agree. They really should be perfect. And I only clean them once I start to notice performance issues, so it totally dependends. Normally though I do the zz shielded and then toss once they're toast like you.
so many problems from powerslide.
I hade Multiple quality and assembly problems.
Bad workers and no quality control !
All I'm going to say is, I'm not dropping 600 bucks for skates where the manufacturer cheaped out on the wheels, Spinner wheels are ok, but come on, you own UNDERCOVER, give us some of those wheels instead.
...get the boots and shop for the UC wheels separately. It is not such a big deal.
When you been showing the buckles the rivet on the top buckle has a crack... that's a quality issue and can be the reason why you can't tighten the buckle. You might want to get a replacement
How works use for Freeskate jumps stairs etc ?
Thanks for the video, but there is something I didn’t understand about your size tips, you said your measurements are 267 and you said according to the powerslide size chart you are size 41! But I they mentioned that we should add a 5mm to the measurements, so your size should be 43, size 41 is 261 modo and 42 is 268 and 43 is 275! Would you explain how 267 is like in between size 41 and 42 (high end of size 41) I did not understand your explanation, do you mean that size 41 is starting from 261 up to 268 and 42 from 268 up to 275? My measurements is 260 narrow, so after adding 5mm it will be 265, what size i should go for. I understood that from the chart i should go for size 42! Please advise
Hey sorry for the late reply. I just saw this post and revisited their sizing chart. You're correct, and for your size, I would probably go 42 as well. Did you get them yet? If so, let me know how it went!
@@northernskatesman4964 not yet, I am waiting some other items from powerslide brands bearings, protection gear, etc,, I am living in UAE and inline skating is not that popular here. Unfortunately there is no skating stores. I am ordering everything from Germany and I don’t want to pay twice for the shipping. Once everything is back to store I will place the order. I am dealing with “skamidan store in Germany” superior costumer service. But its the first time. And for sure I will update you. Thanks for the reply. Regards
@@anas7hamed Hey! Have you already bought it in 42 size with 260mm length and less then 100 width? How it feet to you? I am one of that guys who stranded between sizes and have no idea in witch side a should go.
@@kormchkva3192 hi; I just received it but unfortunately; it came with the CL frame. So I am waiting for the TR90 frame. Then I can give you a better feedback and more accurate.
@@kormchkva3192 btw, if you are between sizes just get the upper size. This is IQON's recommendation. You can contact them as well. They have good customer service.
Interesting, they should use the Katana instead of the Nexus frame for such a high-end boot and of course Undercover wheels instead of the medium quality spinner wheels.
The Spinner in 88A are great for the Price.
@@pit9623 They are fine, but for a 600€ skate we could expect better wheels out of the box. This is like shipping a 5000€ race bike with a 20€ commuter tire (which is often the case).
Is there a way to fix the rattle on shadow buckles?
Not that I've come across unfortunately. Doesn't seem to affect performance, but I hear you. Can be annoying.
Un grave error de PS en lo que dicen que es un modelo premium, aunque no afecte al rendimiento. Algo que también echo en tal ta es que tengan plantilla. Gracias por el vídeo
I heard David from Deez Skates say that the 2021 buckles seem cheap compared to the 2020 model. I have the HC Evo 2020, and I think the buckles are pretty good on those, I also prefer how they look.
Interesting. Powerslide strikes me as a company that cares about innovation, so it would be disappointing to find out that they downgraded one of the components on the HC Evo. In regards to the way they look, I hear you, the 2020's did look dope. But I kinda like the red and black on the 2021's. I guess it's subjective, but both look great IMO.
“…for 2021, the Powerslide HC Evo has been completely re-designed.”
Erm, I humbly beg to differ, @@northernskatesman4964.
The entire base section and the ankle support/cuff unit of v.2021 remains unchanged from v.2019. I will concede that there have been *cosmetic* changes to the buckles(!) and instep/vamp of the boot, giving it a new look but nothing else by way of added or improved functionality. I speak as someone who stupidly ordered the 2021 (boot-only) even though I own a pair from 2019. The 2021s are set up for 110s.
Powerslide have a great top-end product and they know it. They also have enough common sense not to alter anything materially for the sake of 'innovation', unless something of true value comes up. Until then, they will continue tweaking to drive production costs down while increasing revenue in these trying times.
So we shudder and grit our teeth as we witness some retch-inducing developments: the awesome Time buckle dumped for the cheaper, inferior Shadow alternative; UC wheels downgraded to Spinners; and my favourite peev, Katanas for Nexus frames - expunged and never to be spoken of again. Oh, mustn't forget, we've got new colours, too. And rightly so - for the company has to survive.
Other than that, a splendid review.
Great review especially with CAD prices.
Question - my mondo is 250 , should I do eu 39 (248 mondo) or Eu 40 (255 mondo)
If you have wider feet I would definitely do 40. But try them on for size and roll around the house for a bit before taking them out or heat molding them. If the length feels good and the with is a little snug, you should be good after a heat mold or two.
@@northernskatesman4964 thanks. I really don’t have wide feet. Just can’t make up my mind between 40 or 39. 39 will be too snug I guess. I think it’s safe to go with 40? I just don’t want to lose the experience with bad fit
@@kaushikjayanarayanan1893 I hear ya. Check out this video from Deez Skates. He gets into the sizing quite a bit as well. Might help you out!
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Did you considered Powerslide Tau?
I did! Ultimately chose these because I had heard that the Tau's fit more narrow. The Tau's are really slick though.
@@northernskatesman4964 I bought the powerslide hardcore evo pro 2021.Been skating on it for a week, i like everything about the skates except the top buckles is making a lot of noise.
Am still in between the tau’s and the evo pro! I have medium feet. Btw, are they good for long distance and comfortable for skating long hours?
they are reliable, resistent?
Sorry for the late response! I would say yes to both of those things, however, they're purpose built, so those aggressive tricks are better suited to different skates.
@@northernskatesman4964 thank you very much, i read around that powerslide skates break very easily, your answer helped me make a decision about next skates
crapy powerslide quality
This video was good, but you need to cut down on the filler -- you don't need to spend so much time talking about what you're going to talk about.
Appreciate the feedback my friend. I think you're probably right! Next one will be better.
@@northernskatesman4964 appreciate the inline skate content, reviews like this are very scarce
with such price, i would expect full covered bearings, because these are a peace of sh *t