notorious#29 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 Im lookin to replace the chassis on my old Nikes, and I was wondering what chassis you guys all prefer? What are the better performing chassis out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 Alot of people here seem to like the sensor and the red star alloy. Red Star seems to makes a good chassis, along with anything Labeda has ever touched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 I love my alloy....Sick light ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 How do those alloys on your Nikes weigh in against the 950's and PF10's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakeEyes29 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 havent tried alloys, though thay are supposed to be very light.i have the labeda punks and love themsensors are the same thing, just lighter and thinner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notorious#29 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 Its probbly gonna come down to either Sensors or Red Star Alloys. So which do you guys think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 I'd take the alloys, but I didn't like the sensors that much so I'm a little biased. I have no personal experiance on the alloys, but the sensors felt almost clunky to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee2626 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 The Labeda Hum'er is an awesome chassis if you willing to shell out a few extra bucks and some extra work on your boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakeEyes50 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 yah, the punks chassis are really good if you have small feet because they're made for a kids boots. Otherwise i reccomend getting the sensors because there awesome :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LickerLongTail 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 I have Mission Magnesium frames and there very nice and light, but on the other hand I also have Labeda Hum'er pro frames and there "heavier" then the mags but I dont notice the diffrence when playing. I guess my point is that both make a great product and are true proven winners.Tomas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus22 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 anyone know of any old school straight frames out there? i would actually like to go back to that. also, does the hummer push you forward like a high low does on any boot - or just the tour? i assume it does, but im just double checking. ive never liked being pushed forward - i know that goes against most opinions. im 6'4", and im more of a stand up skater. pushing me forward on my skates is like leaning on the tower of pisa. i was actually more in control when i was back a bit on the old school straight frames. i could scuttle skate a lot easier - and you could glide forever. im getting older and thats important ;) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 I believe skate-buys.com have the old sure-grip line as well as final factor frames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 how are those weight wise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 anyone know of any old school straight frames out there? i would actually like to go back to that. also, does the hummer push you forward like a high low does on any boot - or just the tour? i assume it does, but im just double checking. ive never liked being pushed forward - i know that goes against most opinions. im 6'4", and im more of a stand up skater. pushing me forward on my skates is like leaning on the tower of pisa. i was actually more in control when i was back a bit on the old school straight frames. i could scuttle skate a lot easier - and you could glide forever. im getting older and thats important ;) . labeda pro extremes :D Great straight chassisabout two yrs ago, i was lookin for a blue pair and couldn't get them ANYWHERE. After about 6 months of searching I found a little shop in a rink 3 hrs away, so I took a road trip. Still have them on my backup skates. If you're lucky, you can find sets on ebay every now and again, but its rare. Off topic but speakin of old school labeda chassis: I had 2 sets or pro extremes, the black ones that faded to blue, then the all blue ones. My all blue ones are labeled "clear fear" series. Anyone know what the difference was??? Noone was every able to tell me, and there aren't any apparent differences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 how are those weight wise? I know the Final Factors were fairly light, as was the sure-grip 505. Granted, they're not as light as the new magnesium frames, but not terrible for extruded aluminum frames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakeEyes29 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 i used to have final factors, great chassis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus22 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 those final factors are listed at like 200 bucks tho. thats a little much for old school.thanks for the replies everyone. does anyone know about the hummers question i had. do the frames by themselves push you forward like hi-low? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 If you want a flat frame that's not a hummer, the 200 is worth it. I had mine for years and loved them more than anything else I have ever skated on until I got my Stingers. The hummer frames may require some boot mods, so that's something to consider when looking at them over the alloys, sensor and old schoolAs far as the Hummers go, I felt like I was leaning back when I tried Tours on, not forwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus22 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 i would use all 76 mm wheels, so i dont think a mod is necessary. ironically, im coming from using stingers myself. they were awesome - lasted over two years. as for price - isnt the hummer cheaper than 200? im assuming they are better than those final factors - am i wrong? did you notice a difference in how you sit in them (one pushed forward more than the other?) vs the finals. i appreciate the help - i lost an axle to the stingers that i cant seem to replace, and theyre falling apart anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee2626 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 as for price - isnt the hummer cheaper than 200? the hum'ers retail for about 120 usd... or u can try and find a cheap pair of tours on ebay and dismount the chassis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 If you're going to be using all 76mms why not use the Sure grip chassis? It may not be super light, but its supposed to be good and can be had on a few websites and Ebay for a steal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 if I were to go back to all 76's, it'd be the final factor, sure-grip 405 or 505. Those are the only frames really worthwhile. The 305 is mediocre at best, and the Labeda's are super hard to find anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 What about the Tuuk rocker? I use it for off ice, and the rocking middle two make for amazing balance on roller stuff. You all might be too used to wearing flat blades to try them I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 The rocker was great in concept, but it's not that good in practical application. There are a handful of people who truly love it, but I personally feel (along with alot of others I know) that think the rocker was a terrible product in the end. No inline frame should have moving parts like that, too much to go wrong with them or be damaged on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakeEyes29 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2005 when i frist got the rockers on quest 1s i loved them, then i went to a final factor and liked it so much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
