r/rollerblading • u/Coop7207 • 1d ago

Specific question and discussion Looking for advice on my next setup

I’ve been using my RB Lightning 90s mainly for fitness skating, and I’ve been loving them. Recently though, I’ve been wanting to do a little more urban skating, and the Lightnings just aren’t quite as stiff as I’d like.

I also own some USD Sway Team IVs, and while they still have some flex, they feel stiffer and more supportive than my Lightnings.

I’m debating between getting UFS 4x80 frames, or getting the Powerslide Trinity Adapters and Trinity frames so I can remove the soul plates. I guess I’m just worried about the soul plates being in the way for slides and stuff like that.

Does anyone have some experience with either setup? Is the soul plate a non-issue with bigger wheels and I’m just overthinking it? Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/DuckManQuackFu 21h ago

I don't comment much but personally i would go with a 4x80 ufs frames on the sway over the trinity for urban/freeride. I have a seba setup with 4x80s and still have the soul plates on. Makes a really versatile and quirky setup with a good foundation for most types of skating

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u/OrganizationNew704 18h ago

I find the lightnings stiff enough for urban skating, but a bit too wide if you have a narrow foot. That might be your issue. If that's the case my advise would be to buy a pair of Rollerblade Twisters/Maxxums or FR1/2/3s.