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Powerslide Racing is the world leader in inline speed skating products and service.
Our commitment, passion and focus to our sport can be seen in each and every
single product that we develop and produce. Powerslide Racing products have
defined a generation of racers and their performance and every year we continue to
push these product developments even further.
After continuing to prove that our 125mm skates are the future of our sport, it was
time to change the game once again with the TRINITY mounting system. TRINITY
is designed to increase racing performance through better power transfer, greater
stability at higher speeds, and less virbration. Already conquering the podium with
European and world titles it’s becoming a favorite of our racing team. TRINITY can
now be found in our ICON, XXX, Infusion, PULS, world Cup and Grand Prix skates,
as well as custom boots hand made by Sergio McCargo.
One of the many highlights in our new racing collection is our updated ICON. A
collaboration with our sportswear partner Hunter led us to using their famous Air
Stripe material to cut through the wind, and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
Also, a special mention to our wheel partners, Matter Racing based in Huntington
Beach CA. A complete new look of their world famous brand featuring two brand
new products with Propel and the CHR 125mm.
CONTENTS
06
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
MATTHIAS & SCOTT interviewed by the Team
16
POWERSLIDE RACING
SKATE COLLECTION 2018 in detail
[06]
22
ICE STORY
from INLINE to ICE and back [22]
26
Felix´s TRAINING
behind the scenes
30
POWERSLIDE RACING
FRAMES & WHEELS
32
FRAME POSITIONING
how the PROs set up their skates
35
POWERSLIDE RACING
ACCESSORIES
38
WICKED HARDWARE
[26]
Contact [32]
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Editorial
Editor in Chief Scott Arlidge
Art director Christine Schif
Picture editor Stefan Beyer, Christine Schif
Writers Scott Arlidge, Matthias Knoll
Photographers Stefan Beyer, Mark Heuss, Thomas Wendt,
Erika Zanetti, Thimo Kießlich
Skaters Felix Rijhnen, Bart Swings, Peter Michael, Ewen Fernandez, Kati Rumpus,
Leti Schimek, Livio Wenger, Manon Kamminga, Sandrine Tas,
Jhoana Viveros, Hamilton Patiño Dorado, Matthias Knoll, Scott Arlidge
4 POWERSLIDE RACING // SKATE COLLECTION 2018
OVERVIEW
COLLECTION 2018
PROFESSIONAL
PERFORMANCE
POWER SKATING
R6 MARATHON R4 R2
KIDS
FROM
THE
OTHER
SIDE TEAM INTERVIEW
Often it‘s the stars of our racing team which always get the
tough questions thrown at them, however this time we‘ve
reversed the roles and got our racing team to ask their
‚bosses‘ some questions.
So here goes, Powerslide owner Matthias Knoll and
Powerslide Racing division manager, Scott Arlidge answer
some questions from their team.
8 POWERSLIDE RACING // TEAM INTERVIEW
ERIKA ZANETTI
I know you bike ride together a lot. I have a
question for Matthias. Do you feel cheated
when there are some downhills? Do you Who’s the first who get at the office in the
think Scott has some kind of facilitations? morning?
MK MK
Yes I felt like this, and really had no chance. I did always win...until Anna stayed at home,
But not only due to weight but (even I do not so now sometimes it is close, we both start
want to admit) Scott is good with the bike around 6:45...so as we live close we always
downhills, does the super duper aero position watch the other guy in the morning and if he
etc. I got a new bike (used one) but it is faster left already...or car still stands there....so the
than before. So the 1200,- euros was a good daily race begins at 6:40 and ends when we go
investment as now I can keep up better with to bed. Welcome to the terradome...
him downhill. But still he has the weight on
his side...but think about going uphill...he has
to carry a burden...like Frodo carries the ring
(Lord of the Ring). So in some way Scott is SA
also the Lord of the Ring, just not around his Yeah, the whole day is pretty much a
finger... competition. Most of the time it’s just friendly
competition, but I guess it’s actually a reflection
of how we approach real life. Always wanting to
‘win’. Whether it’s for me coaching, developing
SA a skate or for Matthias building the brand, we
Unfortunately, that is true. I’ll admit I like beer always want to win.
and food too much. Fortunately I still have the
racers mind, so I don’t mind taking a couple
risks as my reaction time is probably still faster LAETHISIA SCHIMEK
than Matthias’. Also luckily, we work at an
inline skating company, not a cycling company, First 110, then 125 and TRINITY. Powerslide
and anyone wanna guess who wins there? is known as the trend setter and forerunner
in skating. Is there planned something new in
the future and can you give us a little hint?
MK
Well there is always some Giant around the
corner. The main thing is it needs to work
and make skating better or easier or faster or
cooler. We want skating to come back and be
trendy again, so looking always for the next
thing. We think we have some ideas which will
work and tested them already out, so for 2018
there might be some new cool stuff coming,
innovation in details which make a difference.
SA
There is always something new in the ideas
„WELCOME TO THE book. Actually it’s how PS survives, and
ultimately thrives, is that we are not scared
TERRADOME“ of pushing things to the limits, and often past
them. We can’t say too much about new plans,
but for sure we are never standing in one
position for long.
TEAM INTERVIEW // POWERSLIDE RACING 9
PETER MICHAEL
What is your typical pre-race/training race
meal when you guys compete in the
„Death Lap“?
MK
I would say 4 out of 5 days I have noodles with
Tomato sauce...so this is it for me. I normally
try to eat a lot and fast...like 500g or so, so I
get a bit more heavy and get closer to scotts
weight. Normally Scott takes food on the death
lap as he gets hungry half way and is under
sugared. I sometimes take a bar too to push
Scott up the hills. Just recently as I lost too
many sprints in the end I just brought him
down, game over, race won. Like we say every
victory counts, no matter how you win.
SA
I do like how you’ve called it ‘pre-race’ because
as I said, every day is race day. Honestly, it’s
just whatever is going for lunch. Nothing too
special.
SANDRINE TAS
How did you experience the transition from
being a top sportsman to being behind the
scenes involved with the biggest team in the
peloton?
MK
Always loved racing, always loved the skaters.
So when making the race project our first
thought was a team and how we could support SA
skaters around the world. When you get old For me it was kind of seamless. I was already
and fat and cannot skate anymore it is great managing the team in my last years of racing
to see the team win. Actually I think I`m more too. I think it helps that I was a racer and
nervous and excited to see the team race understand what a racer wants to think about,
than when I do. Otherwise, skating, racing is and what they don‘t want to have to worry about
the same as business...when you lose you thinking about it. I‘m proud that the PS team is
need to comeback and just work harder and basically a true professional team. Ok, people
stronger, same you do in training. You know aren‘t ever going to get rich from it, but at the
your competitors, you know their strength and same time the focus is all about performance,
weaknesses and try to ply also your tactic. It is by creating an atmosphere and balance inside
all the same, behind the desk or on the race the team that is focused on that.
track.
10 POWERSLIDE RACING // TEAM INTERVIEW
KATHI RUMPUS
How many sponsoring requests do you get
per week? What does someone need to do
to become sponsored?
MK SA
Well me not so much, I run the aggressive Naturally we get a lot of requests, not only
team and before we had many requests. I from skaters asking to be sponsored, but
answer them all. But now aggressive is quite from clubs/teams and events too. How many
down, so the budget is down, less team we get really depends on the time of the
members and the aggressive skaters are more year, and a really common mistake is when
and more merging into FSK and urban to be people wait until the end of the season to start
able to make some money. But in aggressive asking about next year, because by then we‘ve
same as in racing to be on the team you need already fixed our budgets, and most things are
to be one of the best, be super nice person, finalized. To become sponsored now, there
easy to handle and have great skills in skating. are a lot more variables other than just how
fast you can skate. Things like how good the
skater can communicate, how active are they
MANON KAMMINGA on social network, and also what country they
How important is the image of your team are based in. I guess people see with our
main racing team, we really like to build long
both on and off the track? What do you guys term relationships between our skaters and
like and dislike about the current team? the brands and that is one common mistake
I see with a lot of skaters now, they often jump
around sponsors or teams, but in the long run
they end up with a lot less.
„IMAGE IS
EVERYTHING“
MK SA
Good question. Sure we love a team with great Image is everything, both how our team
spirit, working for and with each other. I think races, and also how they are before and after
this is the PS team, even we have heroes, they races. People looking from the outside need
are still down to work for others and give back. to understand that they are often seeing our
So we have awesome team work. Image wise I skaters at big events with a lot of tension and
could not complain either, even we have some emotions, so sometimes they might not like
bad ass guys on the track they are super nice things they see, but I don‘t think I need to
off the track. If you do sport and did races apologize for that. At the end of the day this
you also understand when sometimes there is is sport, it‘s full of emotions, sometimes good,
a freak out with shooting, yelling and maybe and sometimes not so good. Secondly one
showing the middle finger. To be honest, under thing that is always special about the PS teams
stress, adrenalin who never did this or made a is in ‚social‘ situations. Again something that
mistake. For me this is part of the sport, living is pretty cool is our guys and girls at parties
your dream and passion and every person or events totally. It‘s often the time when they
shows it differently. For me the team we have can relax and release some of that built up
right now it is the best ever. But I mean not tension. These bonds are often what helps
only for Powerslide but really the best team them at difficult moments on the track. Ride
ever put together and working as a team. or die. Honestly, the only thing I dislike about
our current team is that they are useless at
answering emails....
TEAM INTERVIEW //
RACE CLOTHING
- DESIGN YOUR OWN -
12 POWERSLIDE RACING // TEAM INTERVIEW
MK SA
Not really into a lot of special things. No I guess for me the main thing was to try and
special sock, no special suit. I guess main develop a routine before events. So I always
thing is still after all the years that some hours tried to do the same thing and it didn’t matter if
before the race I need to pee a lot. Back when it was a small local race or a final at the worlds.
racing as a junior I knew it was go time when This was because I wanted to make sure that
putting the skates on. After my father died and all races felt normal and this is something I try
I had a longer injury and I was out racing like and get the skaters that I coach to also do.
for two years racing was not the same for me
anymore. I did a race to skate, not to win or
really compete, lost the attitude...like in rocky
movies you would call it lost the eye of the
tiger.
As I was studying sports and economics
together with a friend I took part in a sport
psychological study about my racing. So before
every race I would set up fixed goals, how many
attacks I would do, when and how to launch
the sprint etc.. I put all those infos as codes on
my hand so I could read and follow it. Really
helped me to get into racing and battle mode
again. So this special preparation really helped
me to get focused again.
FELIX RIJHNEN
Would you rather have vaginas for ears or
have penises for fingers?
MK
Felix stop smoking shit, I told you it is not good
for your mental health. But to be honest none
of this makes sense, why should I choose. For
me it would only make sense to have both,
ears as vaginas and fingers as penises, than
when you try to clean your ears with your
fingers, you know what will happen and this
would make most sense instead of just one.
„NO COMMENT“ So I go for both and not choose.
SA
No comment.
TEAM INTERVIEW // POWERSLIDE RACING 13
EDWIN ESTRADA
What was the best technological
breakthrough you made as a company?
MK SA
Bart has a similar question so I try to answer Similar for me. I was actually against 3 wheels
in a bit different way. Overall as said I would in the beginning because I thought for sure
say the 125mm Triskates TRINITY system. But you needed four wheels on the ground, but
on the way to it we had to overcome lots of basically from the first 100m of skating on
steps. Getting 125mm legal was not easy, first them I knew instantly this would change the
no, than yes, than marathon only, than also sport. It’s also clear for me that 125mm is the
for track and everything. So lots of ups and biggest leap forward we have made, when you
downs besides the real development more in a see the performances of our team, not only
political side, to convince the people that three the crazy shit Bart does in Berlin, but what I’ve
wheels is not only better and faster but it will seen behind the scenes in training on a track
help the sport for a new comeback, and help with them. As Matthias’ said it was a big up
inline skating to be considered cooler again in and down right, and honestly there was lots
the public with a different image. of haters out there, but we really feel that
But honestly even there are breakthroughs it inline skating is coming back, and it’s lead by
is crazy how little we know about skating, we Triskates. You only need to check out the new
know wheels should be round, but still there collections of our competitors to see what is
is so much to test, so much to improve that going to be the future of inline skating.
it feels we are at the beginning and that the
market has been dormant for longer time.
Three wheels with TRINITY we think is opening
another step for development and is a great
platform for future innovation and ideas.
„THREE WHEELS
WITH TRINITY IS
ANOTHER STEP
IN DEVELOPMENT“
14 POWERSLIDE RACING // TEAM INTERVIEW
EWEN FERNANDEZ
After some massive failures will you guys
ever attempt to the duo at 24 hours of Le
Mans again?
MK
I’ll for sure attempt it again. But honestly
I’m looking for a new partner. Ewen, are you
available. Maybe you do like 22 hours. I can
handle the first 1 hour and the last 1 hour. I
could also do it with Scott again, but probably
need to send him away to an island without
beer or bad food for like six month so he can
lose some weight.
SA
Piss off fatty. I hate losing or failing. So probably
we will be back at some point.
„PROBABLY
WE WILL
BE BACK“
TEAM INTERVIEW // POWERSLIDE RACING 15
BART SWINGS
What‘s your proudest moment, related to But we all knew we were on to something big.
Powerslide, as the owner of the brand? For me or us 125mm is not just a bigger size,
Creating the 110mm, 125mm, Triskates or not just the change from 4 to 3 wheels but for
us it is part of the comeback of Inline skating.
having an awesome team, seeing them win, Making skating more exciting again, make is
or a special race you‘ll always remember, or easier and nice for the normal user this is our
something else? :-D main goal, so Inline skating can go again into
a longer growing phase. I really think we are
going for this and other brands joining in on
MK 125mm and Triskates just makes this better.
110mm was a good step, but it was nothing We are sure the next inline comeback is just
amazing, in the end it was just a bigger wheel around the corner and we will see a better
size which is not rocket science. The step to marekt in the near future, lead by Triskates,
125mm was a big one, as it was also the step big wheels, our race team and us, the brand
to Triskates so a radical change. We know 3 with the 3 wheels.
wheels skate nice from some test, it was easier So in short, yes 125 & Triskates & team winning
for me as an old man so I was 100% convinced on it around the world is the major thing for
it will work. To change the industry and the me and I`m super proud of this team effort.
world to 3 wheels is not an easy task. So we Not easy to change the world, but once you
know we had to work together in different did it it feels good. On top now we can throw
segments and the team was a major part. the TRINITY mounting system in for Triskates
Without the best team with the best skaters in which makes all better, so putting it as a math
the world we would not be able to prove this. formula it is easy...
I remember well, when you, Bart lapped the
field in Vegas on the outdoor race and lot of 125MM + TRISKATE + TEAM + TRINITY=
people and brands were saying yes it is just
Bart...even after this people quote 125mm
and Triskates will not work.
COMEBACK OF
INLINE SKATING
SA
Honestly, not really easy to say one moment in
particular, but actually I’m most proud about
the team as a team in itself. Watching how the
guys and girls interact with each other. Racing
is super stressful and for sure there is a lot
of tension so for the team to still be able to
work together and function under those high
pressure situations, it’s impressive.
16 POWERSLIDE RACING
SKATE
COLLECTION
2018
ICON WIND ICON WIND • PS Carbon-fiber, TRINITY
TRINITY - SKATE BOOT ONLY 195
904481 904509 • PS XXX, TRINITY, 3x125mm,
37-46 EU|5-13 US 37-46 EU|5-13 US 12.8", Aluminium
TRINITY - BOOT ONLY ICON WIND - NARROW
• MATTER G13 CHR 125mm F1 / 86A
904511 BOOT ONLY 195
Made in USA
37-46 EU|5-13 US 904510
37-46 EU|5-13 US • Wicked Swiss
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
AERODYNAMIC DESIGN
AERODYNAMIC MATERIALS
WIND CHANNEL APPROVED
• Wicked Swiss
SKATE COLLECTION 2018 // POWERSLIDE RACING 17
OUT NOW
OUT NOW
OUT NOW
18 POWERSLIDE RACING // SKATE COLLECTION 2018
• Wicked ABEC 7
KIDS
2 IN 1 FRAME
3 & 4 WHEEL OPTION
OUT NOW
OUT NOW
2 IN 1 FRAME
3 & 4 WHEEL OPTION
OUT NOW
SKATE COLLECTION 2018 // POWERSLIDE RACING 19
R-SERIES
R6 - MARATHON • PS V. composite fiber, TRINITY
TRINITY
• PS Elite casted, TRINITY, 3x125mm,
904483 ||.194.80
37-46 EU|5-13 US 12.5”, Magnesium
COMING 2018
COMING 2018
• Wicked ABEC 5
COMING 2018
20 POWERSLIDE RACING // SKATE COLLECTION 2018
OUT NOW
SKATE COLLECTION 2018 // POWERSLIDE RACING 21
MORE STABILITY
MORE CONTROL
LESS VIBRATION
• Wicked ABEC 9
OUT NOW
22 POWERSLIDE RACING // THE ICE STORY
KALON
As an ex-inline skater, and an inline coach, do you think
this gives you an advantage for inline skaters who are
looking to transition to ice as opposed to more traditional
ice coaches?
To be honest I think that is the reason why my skaters
are doing very well on the ice and inline skates. It is not
only that I was an inline skater and an inline coach now
but I also spent time on the ice as an athlete, I believe this
combination is what has given me the biggest advantage
in allowing an inline skater to produce their desired results
on the ice and inline skates.
PETE
You are famous for winning elimination racing on
inline skates, where pack skating and positioning
is super important, does it also give you some
advantages for ice skating which is basically time
trialing to a schedule?
I have found that on the back straight if I am
behind the other skater I tend to chase that
person and follow the draft. Also into the last laps
when I have been behind my elimination style
of hunting down and passing in the last moment
kicks in. So I find it has some advantages.
LIVIO
As the Swiss Kiwi, how does training with
the NZ group help you?
It is amazing to have such a high quality group
to train with. I love the Kiwis because of their
hard work attitude and their mentality. It is
always fun with them when we are not on
the inline or ice tracks but when we train or
compete, the focus is 100% on our goals.
They are all great people and always ready to
help me if coach Kalon or the athletes. Also
in the past I always learnt from the Kiwis.
They are a big part of what I achieved and
showed me the winning mentality.
F E L I X ´ s
Felix Rijhnen is one of the strongest long distance skaters in the world.
A constant presence during the finals of the hardest races at european,
world championships and the big marathon events. He’s personally
coached by Powerslide’s Scott Arlidge, so we asked Scott to give us
some details on Felix’s training, and also what it takes to fight against the
world’s best skaters...
28
FELIX´s TRAINING // POWERSLIDE RACING 27
DYNAMIC
FOCUS
POWER
MOTIVATION
28 POWERSLIDE RACING // FELIX´s TRAINING
...“Right now the long distance skating at the world level is some of the highest I’ve ever
seen. Gone are the days where it was only a few guys fighting for the medals, now I would
consider that there is about 10 or maybe even 15 guys able to end on the podium in the
world championships. It’s no surprise that to reach this level it requires a lot of hard work,
however the hard work is actually one of the easier aspects to be competitive.
When writing Felix’s training plans, often the hardest thing to do his to slow him down. He’s a
very motivated guy, and while this a luxury for most coaches to have, sometimes it can also
have a negative affect on the athlete’s performance.
Obviously, the training varies week to week and goes through different cycles depending on
many aspects, such as the time of the year, upcoming events, how he’s feeling, and how long
to go until the major goal for that season. So here is a snap shot of Felix’s training week
during the season, without a race on the weekend, and about five weeks before a major
championships."
plyometric exercises
1x through the
stairs exercises
MOTOR PACING
ACCELERATION
FELIX´s TRAINING // POWERSLIDE RACING 29
PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES
LONG
LONG SKATESKATE
BIKE RIDE
OFF SKATE
30 POWERSLIDE RACING // FRAME & WHEEL COLLECTION 2018
FRAMES
XXX - 3W XXX - 3W
13.0 - 3X125MM 12.5 - 3X125MM
520030 520031
XXX - 4W
13.2 - 4X110MM
904506
•h=51.5mm l=335mm
CORE - 3W CORE - 3W
12.8 - 3X125MM 12.5 - 3X125MM
904487 904488
•h=51.5mm l=321mm
195mm
WHEELS
INFINITY PLUS
•Race
•Fitness 88A-70A/RP
•7-star=125mm
8-star
NEW
DUAL DENSITY 125MM 6pack
RED 905294 BLUE 905290
110MM 4pack
RED 905295 BLUE 905291
100MM 4pack
RED 905296 BLUE 905292
FRAME & WHEEL COLLECTION 2018 // POWERSLIDE RACING 31
TORRENT
•Race
•Fitness 84A-70A/Rain
•7-star=125mm
8-star SPRING 2018
NEW
RAIN WHEEL 125MM 6pack
905299
110MM 4pack
905300
32 POWERSLIDE RACING // FRAME POSITIONS
FRAME
POSITIONS
FELIX
EWEN
I am actually quite obsessed
with frame position. The
skating feeling is very
important for me, and I
am always looking for the
maximum push in the corners.
It is for this reason that in
the corners I always keep
my inside frame a little bit
more to the inside. However,
when it‘s time for marathons
I make sure that the right and
left frame are equal.
FRAME POSITIONS // POWERSLIDE RACING 33
When I set up my
frame position I think a
lot about the corners, I
have my left foot a little
more to the outside to
help in the corner and
give me the speed and
kick out of the corner.
The right foot is a little
similar but not as much
other wise I don‘t feel
as comfortable in the
straight.
CLOTHING
ACCESSORIES // POWERSLIDE RACING 35
PS RACING SUIT
• Microfiber, 85% Polyester,
15% Spandex
BY HUNTER
• 100% Cotton
• 100% Cotton
HELMETS
WIND
MATT BLACK MATT TI
903225 903262
54-58cm
• In-mold
• A+++
REMOVEABLE VISOR
MAGNETIC CLOSURE
CORE PRO CARBON
903210
54-58cm, 58-62cm
• In-mold
• Carbon cage,
high density EPS
• A+++
BLIZZARD
BLACK WHITE
903226 903227
57-61cm
• In-mold
RACE ATTACK
BLACK WHITE / PINK BLACK / YELLOW
903263 903264 903265
50-54cm, 54-58cm
• In-mold
LED WITH
• high density EPS; LED 3 DIFFERENT
with replacable battery MODES
• A+++
NEW JUNIOR +
ADULT SIZE
ACCESSORIES // POWERSLIDE RACING 37
BAGS
PRO BACKPACK
907020
• ~ 55 x 35 x 30cm - 57l
SPORTS BACKPACK
907036 907043
NEW COLOR
• ~ 50 x 33 x 16cm - 57l
GREY/TEAL
ACCESSORIES
WHEEL COVER WHEEL COVER 3 WHEELER
900090 904499
one size - max 110mm one size - max 125mm
• Lycra© • PU leather
NEOPRENE LINER
904282
32-38
MEGACRUISER BRAKE
• SBR COMPLETE
907029
3 wheel fames
max. 3x125mm
ICON GLASSES
907030 ROAD HOG SPEEDBRAKE
COMPLETE
one size
907005
4 wheel fames
max. 4x110mm
38 POWERSLIDE RACING // WICKED HARDWARE
TWINCAM ILQ 9 PRO 608 TWINCAM ILQ 9 CL 608 TWINCAM ILQ 7 608
8-pack 12-pack 8-pack 12-pack 8-pack 12-pack
310015 310016 310017 310018 310020 310021
16-pack tube 16-pack skate 16-pack skate 16-pack skate
310062 310003 310004 310005
•6 balls, chrome steel •7 balls, chrome steel •7 balls, chrome steel
SWISS BY JESA 608 SWISS MINI BY JESA 688 HYBRID CERAMIC 608
12-pack Triskate 16-pack Triskate 16-pack skate 16-pack 12-pack Triskate 16-pack tube
310010 310000 310001 310044 310026 310065
•RZ
SKATE
•Nylon retainer
•German oil
TOOLS SPECIALS
TOOL TORX/ HEX INLINE Y TOOL CAP
907006/r 310041 310049 - one size
•4mm Hex & Torx T-25 •Hex 4mm, Torx T-25, Philips
“race team
approved”
5
MATTER RACING
MATTER racing wheels have defined a generation of racing
performance, whether it has been ground breaking products
such as G13, or development which changed the sport we know
today such as the introduction of 110mm and 125mm wheels.
However, MATTER is always at the forefront of the inline skating
industry, and we always have our foot firmly on the gas pedal,
introducing MATTER: BEAT YOUR BEST.
B E AT
YOUR
BEST
BEAT YOUR BEST 3
MATTER RACING
CONTENTS
.04 PROPEL
A complete new concept
(OBL technology) never seen before
MATTER has developed another revolutionary product: the PROPEL track racing
wheel, using patented OBL technology. The propel wheel is designed to allow you, the
racer, to explode, cut, and dominate like never before.
OBL technology features an off-set core that is designed to work on the corners, and
then drive down the straight lines. Two independent sides, force side, and flex side
react in two independent ways, to maximize your track racing experience.
The drive side of the core acts as a platform to ensure stable skating at high speeds
through tight corners. Working in tandem is the flex side that allows more flex for an
easier and more comfortable experiences.
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MATTER racing, together with Powerslide, pioneered 125mm wheels in the racing
and skating industry in general. Now as we move into a new era of racing, we have
continued to enhance the best high performance 125mm wheel available today.
CHR technology was created from a desire to make our 125mm wheels more
comfortable and of course faster than ever. Increasing the flex pattern in the core
of the wheel means we’ve created a wheel that offers advances in these important
skating characteristics without any sacrifice in rolling performance.
G 13 AL
G13 AL is the fastest rolling wheel ever to be
skated on. 100% designed with a focus on
marathon racing and performance. If your
next marathon is all about how fast you want
to go or breaking the world record, then the
G13 AL is your next wheel. The core has been
designed specifically for marathon skating
performance, and ensures the strongest
possible bonding between the core and
urethane.
profile
MATTER’s original A more flexible An ALU core is A track specific hub, A flexible single
hub. Seen in option to the for skaters that with optimized flex piece hub. MATTER‘s
all wheel sizes standard hollow c want the ultimate in one direction to IMAGE wheels are
including 125mm. core for 125mm. stiffness. It will be mirror to the one the perfect long
The hollow core Similar to the hollow very fast rolling in a direction of track distance training
is made from two core, but with straight line and on racing. wheel, or for rookie
separate pieces additional holes. a perfectly smooth marathon racers
which are sonic Wheels with this hub road. However, the looking for an instant
welded together. are the perfect all- skater will need performance boost.
Perfect for use in fast round compromise to compromise
marathons or road between stiffness on the ability to
racing, where top and flex. steer the wheels
speed is critical. and the added
weight. It is also only
recommended for
larger skaters.
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However, wheel choice is a very personal experience, and there are also other
variables to consider such as the size of the skater, the technique of the skater, and
then for events, it can even depend on which race strategy the skater is planning to
employ.
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MATTER RACING...
Launch of OBL
technology in the
Propel wheel
to be
2016 2017 continued
125mm is authorized in
all marathon competition
and Juan Cruz Alraldi
wins the first ever world
championship in China.
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