The FR skates which have broken away from Seba brand is an independent brand based in France. While the Seba brand is readily available in China, the FR brand can only be bought through the Seba brand founders in France. With tighter quality control and deeper R&D, we can safely say the FR brand is quickly gaining market share within the freeskater community worldwide.
In this blogpost, we will be comparing the differences between their flagship freeride models. Best read on Desktop, Tablet and/or Mobile on Horizontal view.
Boot
| Ā FRX | FR3 | FR2 | FR 1 |
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Top Closure: Plastic Buckle Strap Mid Closure: Velcro Power Strap Cuff Button: 1 Position, Non Adjustable Sliders: Replaceable FR Sliders Energy Plates: NoneĀ |
Top Closure: Plastic Buckle Strap Mid Closure: Spider Ratchet Buckle with Strap Cuff Button: 1 Position, Non Adjustable Sliders: Replaceable FR Sliders Energy Plates: NoneĀ |
Top Closure: Plastic Buckle Strap Mid Closure: FR Logo Buckle with Wider Strap Cuff Button: Adjustable 4 Positions Sliders: Replaceable FR Sliders Energy Plates: NoneĀ |
Top Closure: Metal Buckle with Strap Mid Closure:Ā FR Logo Buckle with Wider Strap Cuff Button:Ā Adjustable 4 Positions Sliders: Replaceable FR Sliders Energy Plates: 7-point Base Plates Added: Premium Liner |
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Things to know:
- Metal Buckles secures the fitting better than plastic buckles
- Mid Buckle with straps secures better than Velcro Powerstraps
- FR Logo Buckle and Straps has improved securing mechanism and thicker, wider straps.Ā
- Adjustable cuffs helps skaters find better balance depending on their skating style
- Sliders protect the skates from scuffs at points that are known to take the most hit for skaters
- Energy plates increases power transfer from skater to wheels. This means requiring less effort to cover longer distance.
Frame
| Ā FRX / FR3 | FR2 | FR 1 |
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Rockerable at Front and Rear Metal Strength: 4/5 Spacers: Metal UFO Spacers Axles: Single Side |
Rockerable at Front and Rear Metal Strength: 4.5/5 Spacers: Metal UFO Spacers Axles: Single Side |
Not Rockerable at Front and Rear Metal Strength: 5/5 Spacers: Metal UFO Spacers Axles: Single Side |
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Things to know:
- Rockerable frames can help users do tricks better
- The Stronger the frame, the higher the power transfer. Meaning less effort to cover distance
- Metal Spacers last longer and prevent wheels from pressing against the shields of the bearings
- Single side axles are more secure and less likely to be rounded
Wheels and Bearings
| Ā FRX / FR3 | FR2 | FR 1 |
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Hardness: 85A Grip: 3.5/5 Durability: 4/5 Core Strength: 4/5 PU Quality: 3.5/5 Profile: Normal Bearings: Twincam MW 7Ā TitaliumĀ Bearings |
Hardness: 85A Grip: 4.5/5 Durability: 4/5 Core Strength: 4.5/5 PU Quality: 4/5 Profile:Ā Bullet Bearings: Twincam MW 9 Titalium Bearings |
Hardness: 84A Grip: 4/5 Durability: 5/5 Core Strength: 4.5/5 PU Quality: 4.5/5 Profile: Bullet Bearings: Twincam MW 9 |
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Things to know:
- Wheels are a compound of Plastic and Rubber called PU.Ā
- The harder the wheels, the faster the wheels
- The softer the wheels, the better the gripĀ
- The stronger the core strength, the more secure the bearings are, the faster the wheels.
- Wheel profile can determine the speed and stability of the wheels. Bullet profile means wheels are thinner for higher speed. A wider profile will give more balance.
- The rating of the bearings determine how round the balls are. The higher the rating, the rounder the balls in the bearings, the faster the roll.
- Titalium is a mixture of Titanium and Aluminum. The stronger the materail of the bearings, the longer it stays round.
- Twincam is a company specialized in making bearings for sports use.