K2 Front Street with less lacing is so much better! // Aggressive Inline Skating

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I really struggled last time I was on the K2 Front Street. The boot felt horribly restricted and I was missing all my grinds. Then I got some advice from the comments to try it without fully lacing. So Much Better!
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@rollerbladerjosh1 5 лет назад

rollerblading community is so much better than any other sport. doesnt matter who you are bladers always show love

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Agreed!

@winstonwayne9270 3 года назад

you probably dont care but if you're bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf these days =)

@damondillon1480 3 года назад

@Winston Wayne yup, have been using Instaflixxer for years myself :D

@Frank-Stoner 5 лет назад

Man. The last Front Street video you did had me ready to go online and buy a pair of these right then. Everything you seem to have problems with (with regard to these skates) is a near-perfect description of how I skate. I'd really like to have a chat with you about these things, Law. I have a couple of ideas that might change how you think about some of this geometry. In any event, great work on this, man! LOVE your videos!

@MushroomBlading 5 лет назад

Frank Stoner underrated skates for sure. The unnatural is even stiffer with more support than the front street at the top strap. I think most skates are so flexy and squishy these days it’s shocking to skate something so supportive. You would love the 298 frames too. Great video as always Law. Looking very solid in these skates.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Thanks Frank. Always look forward to our talks. Maybe we can do something in a few weeks. I’ll be in touch.

@brettwanyo3407 5 лет назад

I have the 17’ unnaturals, I don’t have the front streets, but pretty sure their both made the same. The material is actually faux leather, there is a thin layer of plastic in between the outer shell and inner padding. It might seem like overkill, but this works. Take the cuff off, lace them to the top as tight as you can. Use a heat gun on low and on flat ground standing still, go through the motions of your tricks. The plastic will get stretched from the heat. You should try the r-100 with them, their a dream with the unnaturals.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Wow, that’s a process! Sounds like it worked for you though. I plan to skate the big wheels with them for sure! Thanks.

@robertoStoneO 5 лет назад

I like the top strap on my unnatural, the extra strap above the buckle. I can leave the cuff more loose but still do the top strap just a bit. Gives better side to side feel without making front/back too loose. Lots of ways to lace and buckle the k2s.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

That’s a good observation. Maybe I’ll see about getting some other strap.

@cmousdale 5 лет назад

Cool vid. I've heard that from the K2 engineer at the time, about not lacing all the way up. Crazy isn't it. but maybe when/if they get really soft, the laces could help? Also for a gear talk video - I think it would be good to see the differences in wheel hardnesses. Specifically for grinds and slides etc on flat set up.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

That’s a good idea, wheel hardness. I’ve never talked about that. Also yeah, weird that they lace all the way up but they’re better without it.

@pierrechevarie9920 5 лет назад

Awesome advice man, glad you got them fitting and feeling better! Not getting to skate is the only thing keeping me from fully anticipating my upcoming disney adventure but it's a very minimal concern. By the time i go in 3 weeks my blading will be restricted to the practice box and rail in my garage anyway lol

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Hah! Enjoy Disney. So many things to skate there, just too tempting.

@pierrechevarie9920 5 лет назад

@@BacktoBlading thanks and i totally agree! It will be my 4th time there and the past 3 were filled with "look at that set of ledges" and "what a perfect rail" and "it's like it's made to be transitioned" lol

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

They frown on that sort of thing though, lol

@pierrechevarie9920 5 лет назад

@@BacktoBlading hahaha yeah quite a bummer on their part after bringing us "Brink!" all those years ago

@Brian_Douglas 5 лет назад

Great follow up review, first review really got my attention as I got these skates when I got back to blading (after a long dry spell..) you’re right though, these skates do skate very different and I found the longer frames and stiff boot very frustrating, but after some tweaking (laces, anti rocker and boot naturally getting softer over time) they do ‘put out’ and perform well! Definitely would not recommend these to anyone getting into (or back into) blading as they do skate different..

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching. Agreed, would have been much better with flexible cuffs and shorter frames. Gonna try them antirocker next I think, or soon. Love a good challenge.

@svenrothkopf6521 5 лет назад

I made the same experience with the laces. I also put a shock absorber between liner and inner sole.Made my K2 Midtown perfect!

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

That’s a good idea. Thanks!

@stephenhudson4526 3 года назад

The frame is shifted back on the boot to compensate for the lean back (tho you did say it no longer exists). If you look at original fattys, the front wheel didn't stick out at all (which was an occasional bloody toenail problem if you slammed the toe into a stair or something), but the back wheels hung out a bit. I mean the original original Fattys where the frames didn't look symmetrical front to back.

@edwardtaylor5207 5 лет назад

YES STICKERS! I've too much empty space on my helmet

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Hah, thank you for wearing a helmet. Hit me your address on IG and I’ll send you some. 🙌🏻

@eldinamita7550 5 лет назад

Revive this sport....its so deep underground

@konjurebrand7198 5 лет назад

Sorry that we couldn’t skate, but so glad we got to hang out!

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Most definitely!

@Milkywaymike 5 лет назад

I know what you mean about the restricted aspect of the K2s... Even when I skated my old K2 fattys I would unlock the top strap so my ankle was free to bend how I needed it to which took away some ankle support, but I got use to it and loved those skates.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I think there’s so many great skates now, having to unbuckle to get grinds to work is unfortunate. Glad you enjoyed them though!

@rockstars04 5 лет назад

Nice!

@vinceinline8056 5 лет назад

Interesting concept on the lacing, makes sense. some gear talks i'd like to see in future is carbon and soft skates for tricks and then generally compared to plastic or full shell boots/skates. keep up the good work

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I’ve talked briefly on the carbon vs plastic shell difference, but need more carbon boots to compare I think. Thanks for the suggestion!

@deanchads 5 лет назад

I actually got these, havent been skating for 10 years. After a month they are beginning to break in. I hear you though, there are rigid!

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Welcome back! Yeah, not recommended for returning but they’re better now than last time.

@SCUMCHRIST888 4 года назад

Those shinguards look awesome bit fuck theeyre pricey

@Danger-Vision 5 лет назад

So my past skating experience has purely been inline skating just for leisurely purposes. I'd like to think I have a good grasp of skating fundamentals. After consideration, 2 months ago I decided I want to get into aggressive skating and really challenge myself on something I've never truly pursued before. I've never owned a pair of aggressive skates before so I have no point of reference of how they are supposed to feel. It seems like I may have started on the wrong foot by purchasing these exact skates (K2 Fronstreet 9.5) you recommend to not get especially for someone getting their legs back under them. I've been skating at some local spots around chicago and chicagoland area about 2-4 days a week. I feel like I am getting to the point of breaking these in (as they're getting more comfortable BUT that's partly due to my stubborn nature about not letting stiffness deter me). Would you recommend me continuing using them or should I consider getting something else to better accommodate the stage I'm at right now?

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Yes, definitely keep with them. I think they’re great skates but very different than most others. If this is all you know, you have nothing to compare to. Make sure to unlace the top three during the break in period, I think that will help you a lot. And welcome to the club! Good to have more people experimenting.

@MathyouKnoblich 5 лет назад

How positive are you that size 10 has that shorter mm frame on them? I ordered size 10 and hope it’s not the longer frame

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

These are the 10.5, and I know they came with large. I don’t know for certain that the 10s do

@leewillis2829 5 лет назад

Does the size of the sole plate make it hard to royale? The unnatural measure 3.5mm at the widest part which seems seems small...

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

It’s not as easy as my Them 908 were, but I think it’s doable. Just need to adjust my stance.

@domcologne6993 5 лет назад

Never laced my skates higher than 45° strap, not even now while i ride heavy valos 😎

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

That’s the trick

@NorthEast_Rider 5 лет назад

Gear Talk - Removable Grind Plates. Why don’t they make them anymore? I remember putting a set of metal Senate plates on my Salomon St8’s and loving how far they’d grind on the coping...also loving the sound they made :)

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I wouldn’t say UFS made them obsolete, but there’s definitely a much smaller market for them now. Grind plates not only protect the frames but they also changed the angle for groove tricks, making it easier to skate flat.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Oh, nobody skates them anymore. You’re not wrong about that. I just don’t think they’re obsolete, just not being produced. Spring 2019, just wait

@HJJallday 5 лет назад

Most ufs frames have walls which are essentially built in grind plates. Funny enough the 50/50 frames were one of the last frames I remember that didn’t have added frame walls. Another big thing was the rise of negative grinds. Adding grind plates essentially took away space from your negative soul space.

@SpyloChan 3 года назад

Does anyone know if K2 will release a new pair in the next few years? I feel like they've stopped aggressive Skates...

@thomasashley-smith245 5 лет назад

What is the comfort like compared to hard boot skates? Like the Aeon? I’m running midtown’s which have Velcro and not a buckle, but I lace almost to the top. I think the strap and laces only must provide just about the right amount of flex. Maybe the midtown are not as stiff... They do break in a bit though. I also added the Varsity soul plates on which widens the soul area a fair bit which helps. And I put some GC featherlite3 on, so they are pretty low frames with a wider soul area and a bit more flex....

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

They’re pretty good, comfy. I think my Aeon might be better comfort but maybe that’ll change after these break in.

@bob6kmgkhgjgv 5 лет назад

after the varsity plates does the ride height increase significantly? did you need to make modifications to the boot/use different bolts?

@thomasashley-smith245 5 лет назад

joel s - not noticeably on the ride height. The feather lites are quite low. They come with longer bolts. No modification required- put them on with the original frames and it’s also fine. Haven’t measured change though.

@acidfist4572 5 лет назад

So would you say you recommend these now for guys who skated old K2's? I'm having trouble deciding between These, the carbon free, and the Razors Shift 2. Versatility vs nostalgia I guess.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I would not recommend them for old K2 skaters. They’re a very different skate. Of your list, the Carbon Free are probably the closest match.

@acidfist4572 5 лет назад

Thank you again. I'm willing to accept some change. Do you think the Shift is a worthwhile investment or more of a gimmick?

@MonchoPoncho99 5 лет назад

Any advice on where to buy some relatively inexpensive skates? I currently don't live in the U.S. so online would be the best. Also, any recommendations on what skate to get? Looking to get back to blading but on a realistic budget.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I’ve been doing some testing for sub-$200 skates. I really like the Them 908s and the Rollerblade NJ Team. They’re both solid skates, the 908 are boot only but you can probably find some frames/wheels/bearings on a deal. What country are you in?

@MonchoPoncho99 5 лет назад

Italy. I’ve seen so many great spots since I’ve been here, I don’t wanna miss opportunities to skate them.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Here’s a shop listing for Them 908s. Probably best to start there. www.themgoods.com/pages/buy-skates

@MonchoPoncho99 5 лет назад

I'll check it out. Thank you so much. Love the videos. Would love to see one of different skateparks in NC. I'd like to know some different places to go when I come home.

@BINY_Channel 5 лет назад

I have the K2 Unnatural's which are even stiffer. With the crease and lacing I still dislike them. I see alot of people using the k2 Uptowns and converting them into aggressive skates. They have much more flex (I use them for city skating) I have a pair of USD Aeons also they are so much better, I don't even touch the Unnatural anymore

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

That’s an interesting idea. Might give it a shot. Thanks.

@gregorywandersaround6178 5 лет назад

You went to Disney World and didn't invite me? Ha ha. :)

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Next year...

@gregorywandersaround6178 5 лет назад

I'm taking a screenshot of this... ;)

@ericloynaz381 5 лет назад

You mentioned Disney u should of came to osp Skate park in orlando we have like 16 deep crew that skates every thursday!

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I wish! Someday I will. Rob Harrington and I hooked up a bit last trip, but I brought the wrong skates.

@ericloynaz381 5 лет назад

@@BacktoBlading robs one of th 14 lol

@nerfnut2661 5 лет назад

Anyone know how similar of a shell size the k2 unnatural has compared to the front street?

@robertoStoneO 5 лет назад

Should be the same.

@2bannounced817 5 лет назад

Exactly the same

@jonathanchristian9696 5 лет назад

zero wheel bite on those frames riding flat?

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Plenty of wheel bite, but maybe better than other frames. Lots of wax!

@josuecolon2077 5 лет назад

love to all my fello skaters got the same k2 he has grate skate

@2tallnegrito7cmn55 3 года назад

So I wear size 14 shoe. Does that mean these blades are a perfect match with the frame?

@BacktoBlading 3 года назад

Probably perfect

@2tallnegrito7cmn55 3 года назад

@@BacktoBlading i been using the K2 FIT 80mm and they ok but i feel like they are not that fast.

@BacktoBlading 3 года назад

These long frames won’t be fast with a maximum 60mm wheel

@oldmanrolling3770 5 лет назад

Have you tested the USD VII? Which would be better VII or Aeon 60?

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Not yet!

@shawnroberts5146 5 лет назад

@@BacktoBlading im a skate surfer and tried every boot except the aeons, but i think the usd vii's are the most under rated boot in the industry! give them a try!

@yetticuda 5 лет назад

I haven't riden them. But I have been told they are classic thrones with a one piece soul feel wise.

@shawnroberts5146 5 лет назад

YETTICUDA pretty close! I would say more like a classic throne mixed with a m12 shell in the best way

@colt45caliber6 5 лет назад

Send me some stickers and I'll stick them in so cal skatepark. Lol. Good advertising.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Ha! Will see

@zeemonkeyman1 5 лет назад

Dude how old are you?? I used to skate when I was in my teens but now at 36 I couldn’t fathom even attempting what you do, my body is too old and creaky from being an Electrician for 15 years haha

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Lol, I turn 43 in August. It’s different now but I still love to skate

@shawnroberts5146 5 лет назад

once you skate them for a bit, i feel they get sloppy and k2 tries to make up for it by lacing to the top

@yetticuda 5 лет назад

I wish all frame company's had a frame as long as k2. I understand 9 10 11 not needing long frames. But 12 13 14 we need that length

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Agreed! I’ve always thought seeing the wheel when you look down was important. 270mm frame on a size 13 is pushing it.

@yetticuda 5 лет назад

@@BacktoBlading it is. Not just looks. But balance. Having your foot over your front wheel a couple inches throws you off. Makes landing fakie very unstable.

@draconidy 5 лет назад

looks like your great looking skates are starting to come into their own, but sooo much slippage

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I blame myself for the slippage, getting used to the angle for the best royale position. Though riding flat means that angle needs to be more precise than antirocker to avoid wheel bite.

@CityBlades 5 лет назад

I know you so well

@CityBlades 5 лет назад

also, "I can sit down on it, pull up my toes and just ride" is precisely what she said

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

Lord

@drewfitzgerald585 5 лет назад

Looks like the original fattys ... The frame went straight down in the front and the rear wheel kinda hung off the back ... I personally love that cause i hate looking at the wheel in the front

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I’m looking at them now and you’re right. Weird skates. Not bad, just different.

@mikestravels609 5 лет назад

Has to be hard all ways skating different skates.

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

It’s tough adjusting, but I love a challenge. I don’t progress much but I feel good with my 10 grinds.

@DesignXEdge 5 лет назад

Rad video. Dear K2 just remake the Fatty. Thanks.

@MushroomBlading 5 лет назад

Steven Johns they made a UFS fatty for over a decade and nobody bought it or skated it outside of maybe ESG.

@intracosm 5 лет назад

Lets skate together so I can give you a contact high

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

@oliverpaton556 5 лет назад

K2 fatty always had the frame further back too

@BacktoBlading 5 лет назад

I don’t think they were as far back as these. They’re weirdly back.

@derikfenstermacher1073 4 года назад

Yeah for sure. The frame has always sat farther back. It was how k2 offset being the first flat heel boot in pre UFS days. A lot of the quirks that made the pre UFS fatty special and fun to skate went out the door once the standard was put in place.