![]() ![]() It’s worth to mention an innovative concept of 90-72-72-90 freestyle slalom frames or that they’ve delivered a wide range of UFS based freeskating frames. ![]() Sebastien and his pals have hands full of work and try to push the sport in to new directions with FR Skates. It doesn’t mean that lower price offerings haven’t made the cut – the extremely popular entry level FRX are still available!įR Skates continues Seba legacy of quality, wide availability of parts and innovation. Thus, FR Skates have become a flagship brand of its creator and can be considered an aggregation of best products and ideas released under Seba label up to year 2016. However, Sebastien has decided to take some of high-end freestyle slalom skates under new brand, like the highly regarded Igor for example. It branched off from Seba in second half of year 2016 and includes mostly the freeskating range of skates taken from the predecessor, namely the FR line of skates. Long story short – it is a crown jewel of the brand, the best of what FR Skates have to offer and one of the best freestyle slalom skates ever made.įR Skates is second brand created by freestyle slalom legend, Sebastien Laffargue. Their characteristics made them a boot of choice for many freeskaters and even downhill riders. This setup is held in high regard by many top contenders all over the world and makes Igors ready to skate between the cones out of the box.įR Skates Igor are made for people who look for top tier freestyle slalom equipment, however, thanks to smart design of the boot and its strength, the skates are widely used for many different styles. The frame is the very best of what FR Skates have to offer, comes with pre-built rockering and is complete with Freestyle X-Firm - Dual wheels made by renowed manufacturer MPC and precise FR ILQ9 Pro bearings. Skate comes with new Deluxe V3 frame of 243mm or 231mm length (depending on the size). Lacing, buckles and toe strap ensure top tier level of control and responsiveness. Boot padding has been designed to fit anatomy as best as possible and secure feet tightly in place. The Igor are, without a shadow of doubt, one of the most versatile high end boots on the market. This makes Igor suitable for a broad selection of styles – the skates will withstand abuse during freeskating and slides. Skin of the boot is made of durable artificial leather, further reinforced in areas most prone to damage – the skate comes with replaceable sliders and toe area is protected by a rubber-like material. Heel of the skate is also raised to make sitting slalom tricks easier. The boot is compatible with most of the 165mm mounting frames, also tri-wheeled ones thanks to raised mounting block at the front. Skate is based on 165mm mount in which multiple threaded holes are available at the front and the back – this allows for frame position adjustment, a feature necessary in freestyle slalom skates. Shell of the skate is also made out of carbon fiber which makes it durable, stiff, responsive and lightweight. Its rigidity is much greater than of traditional cuffs made by injection of composite materials – this translates in to a lot more lateral support and better responsiveness of the skates, making demanding tricks easier to perform. Starting from the top of the skate, Igor is equipped with a cuff made out of carbon fiber – a unique feature in the world of skates, not used by any other brand. Over a decade passed since first version release and during all these years, designers implemented plenty of tweaks and changes suggested by some of the best freestyle slalom riders in the world. Historically, the Igor was one of the first slalom boots made with integrated padding and the first of that kind coming from Seba. Igor skate (sometimes stylized as “iGor”) is without a shadow of doubt he most recognisable classic of freestyle slalom skates. FR Skates is more focused brand and relies on what always was a core of Seba lineup – solid skates for freeride and top end freestyle slalom skates. After years of experimentation with all kinds of skates, from aggressive to fitness and speed ones, people behind the brand have decided to redefine their product line. wheels 80mm, frame 243mm for sizes 41-47įR Skates brand has emerged in 2018, however it is not hard to see that in fact it is a continuation of one of the most valued freestyle and freeskate brands – namely, Seba.wheels 76mm, frame 231mm for sizes 34-40.Diameter of wheels and length of frames:. ![]()
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