Powerslide HC Evo Pro 90 REVIEW (2021) 

Thanks! I really appreciate that. And best of luck putting together your perfect setup 👍.

I agree with you! The equipment right now is better than ever.

You can use different frame with the Adapts (I don't have any of them). Their standard frame, Quattro (four points mounting!), endless frame, the FR carbon frame etc.? Adapt has three mounting systems! Don't forget that.

It's completely clear to me, for me it's pure greed for money. The straps and the buckles of which are an impertinence. I regularly get upset about this junk and many have already ended up in the trash. A catastrophe for the environment. You could take an example from Seba, who has perfect buckles and buckles.

Ya, I don't think they're the most durable ones they could have used for sure. I liked skating them, but I wish they would last longer.

Hey! Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately you would need a different frame for 100mm wheels, but Powerslide does have some options.

Good points. I appreciate the input!

I had the boot only version and I too had noisy buckles (which is kinda a bummer for that price). But the reason I sent them back is because size eu46 where to short for my right foot. Now I am waiting for a 2022 version or official size 47 release. Currently I need to pay 650 euros for custom made with that size.

Hey Ning. Thanks for the comment. In terms of whether or not I'd recommend them to a beginner, I would say yes, but it depends. These skates aren't any harder to learn on than a cheaper pair, and the responsiveness is only going to help, not hurt you. The reason, I think, why people recommend cheaper skates to beginners is simply because people usually don't know right off the bat which direction they're going to take their skating in at first until they've been doing it for a little while, so dropping a ton of money on skates that aren't going to be suited to your discipline is risky. With long distance for example, I'm sure there are better skates out there specifically designed for that. Also, it would be kind of like learning to drive in a Ferrari. It's going to make driving a Toyota harder than it should be. In other words you might find other skates more cumbersome if you ever find yourself using a cheaper set. The other thing is when most people start out they don't want to worry about frame adjustments, rockering, heat molding, etc. So there are better "turn key" skates for lack of a better phrase. But if you're comfortable with all that and want to jump into the sport with high end equipment, go for it. It's like anything else, if you're learning to golf for example, should you buy a set of high end Titleists or go with a cheap set of MacGregors. You can learn on both, really depends on how serious you plan to take it and where you see the most value in putting your money. Either way, enjoy and best of luck!

@@northernskatesman4964 Thanks for the quick reply! You brought up very good points! I've been longboarding for fitness for a while, so I'm familiar with fiddling with trucks and bushings and wheels and bearings. I'll probably enjoy the experience of setting up the skates and adjusting them to fit me. I never got into doing tricks with skateboards, so that will probably stay the same with inline skates. I just want to cruise on the bike paths and see how fast and how far I can go. I may eventually get low-cuff carbon skates if I feel the fitness skates is hindering my long distance rides. But like what you said about Ferrari and Toyota, I may want to have fitness skates of similar quality as the "race" skates for the days I want to give may ankles a rest. For what I know I may never want to have the "race" skates if I find the HC Evo adequate, which I know won't be the case for the cheaper skates. I was looking at the sub $200 fitness models as more or less "disposable" learner skates to help me learn enough to get in low cuff skates. If you don't think the HC Evo is too much skates for a beginner to handle, think I'll go with them. Your foot measurement seems more of a solid 42 based on current PS's chart (268mm for 42 powerslide.com/products/hc-evo-pro-90). My feet measure at 253 and 255mm bare, and 3mm more with socks on. It looks like I'm at the edge between 40 and 41 (PS chart shows 255 for 40, and 261 for 41). My feet are narrower than yours, about 100mm for my wider foot. Which size do you think I should get? Thanks again. I think you have a nice channel and should get more subscribers and views!

Ya good question. The trinity mount is universal. They just ship with the smaller frame with smaller sizing because they consider that to be the optimal frame size for that boot size. But if she got a 38, she could swap out her frames for any trinity frame she wants. The bolt pattern is identical 👍.

@@northernskatesman4964 Amazing, thanks!

I choose a 3x100 trinity setup for 38 size and it feels both fast and comfortable...I also always preferred 4x76 back in the day vs 80 standar wheels. Maybe consider a bit smaller wheel for smaller feet?

I'm glad it helped! I'm sure you'll love them. And yeah, with those measurements I would go with a 41 on these skates. When they come though, still try them on and roll around the house for a bit to make sure they're perfect before heat molding or or taking th out just to be sure. Good luck!

@@northernskatesman4964 thanks!

@@KenedyTorcatt let me know how they go! My feet are pretty much the same so any tips would be great 😂🙏🏽

@@AlmostLakai94 I researched and I will go for 42, better and safer that way!

@@KenedyTorcatt hi, how was size 42 for you?

Interesting! Thanks for the comment. And I agree about the laces. I haven't changed mine yet, but waxed would be better for sure. And yes, I thought it was a boot/frame issue as well, or a defective mounting block or something, but I isolated it to the wheel. I hope we were just a couple unlucky ones, because other than that I did like those Spinners!

@@northernskatesman4964 i have the same issue, the sound comes from the new shadow buckel..

If you have wider feet I would definitely do 40. But try them on for size and roll around the house for a bit before taking them out or heat molding them. If the length feels good and the with is a little snug, you should be good after a heat mold or two.

@@northernskatesman4964 thanks. I really don’t have wide feet. Just can’t make up my mind between 40 or 39. 39 will be too snug I guess. I think it’s safe to go with 40? I just don’t want to lose the experience with bad fit

@@kaushikjayanarayanan1893 I hear ya. Check out this video from Deez Skates. He gets into the sizing quite a bit as well. Might help you out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kI54e_nrq70.html

You definitely got the right size for length, but it's hard to say with the width of your feet if sizing up would be a good idea. Mine were very snug width-wise too, but the heat molding helped a lot. They're still tight in the toe box but I can skate for hours and would not want anything bigger because it would definitely affect performance. Carbon fiber won't break in on its own, so if you want to get a better fit, you'll have to heat mold them, maybe even more than once. It makes a massive difference. I don't want to lead you the wrong way, but in my opinion, for what it's worth, I think you got the right size skate and just need to go the heat mold route until they're perfect. Maybe even try with some padding on some of your pressure points if necessary. I hope that helps and best of luck.

​@@northernskatesman4964 Thanks for quick answer. I had them on for cca. 20 minutes without frames while surfing on net and my feet are squezeed as f... and I think that in lenght too (little). I remeasured my feet with the same socks on and it was now 275, that means exactly 43 (275). Do you think, that they really can be so heat molded, that they extend f.e. by 5+mm in toe box area? I am working from home, that means still on chair and during skating become the feet even larger. Hmm, I don´t know. :(

@@northernskatesman4964 Update: Hi man, you was right, I changed them for 44 and I think they are too long. With loosen laces and the foot in the front as much as possible, I can put my whole hand (fingers) behind my foot in the boot. Width-wise 44's are much much more comfortable, but still tight in toe box and under toe box area. BUT, if your feet are 267mm long with the socks on and you are good with 42 (mondo 268mm) and your feet are really 108mm wide, than I have to be OK with 275mm feet and 43 (mondo 275mm) with +- same wide feet as yours, cause 43 are even wider than 42. I was sceptical about the possibility to succesfully heat mold the 43 for such a wide feet, but when it worked with yours, than I think it has to work with mine too. If it is not a problem for you, send me please a photo of your naked feet (I woud like to know, if we have similar shape). I sent you already a message on fb. Thanks again.

Yeah that's definitely true. And the stuff I mentioned is all pretty minor either way.

Not that I've come across unfortunately. Doesn't seem to affect performance, but I hear you. Can be annoying.

Un grave error de PS en lo que dicen que es un modelo premium, aunque no afecte al rendimiento. Algo que también echo en tal ta es que tengan plantilla. Gracias por el vídeo

The Spinner in 88A are great for the Price.

@@pit9623 They are fine, but for a 600€ skate we could expect better wheels out of the box. This is like shipping a 5000€ race bike with a 20€ commuter tire (which is often the case).

I agree. They really should be perfect. And I only clean them once I start to notice performance issues, so it totally dependends. Normally though I do the zz shielded and then toss once they're toast like you.

Hey sorry for the late reply. I just saw this post and revisited their sizing chart. You're correct, and for your size, I would probably go 42 as well. Did you get them yet? If so, let me know how it went!

@@northernskatesman4964 not yet, I am waiting some other items from powerslide brands bearings, protection gear, etc,, I am living in UAE and inline skating is not that popular here. Unfortunately there is no skating stores. I am ordering everything from Germany and I don’t want to pay twice for the shipping. Once everything is back to store I will place the order. I am dealing with “skamidan store in Germany” superior costumer service. But its the first time. And for sure I will update you. Thanks for the reply. Regards

@@anas7hamed Hey! Have you already bought it in 42 size with 260mm length and less then 100 width? How it feet to you? I am one of that guys who stranded between sizes and have no idea in witch side a should go.

@@kormchkva3192 hi; I just received it but unfortunately; it came with the CL frame. So I am waiting for the TR90 frame. Then I can give you a better feedback and more accurate.

@@kormchkva3192 btw, if you are between sizes just get the upper size. This is IQON's recommendation. You can contact them as well. They have good customer service.

Interesting. Powerslide strikes me as a company that cares about innovation, so it would be disappointing to find out that they downgraded one of the components on the HC Evo. In regards to the way they look, I hear you, the 2020's did look dope. But I kinda like the red and black on the 2021's. I guess it's subjective, but both look great IMO.

“…for 2021, the Powerslide HC Evo has been completely re-designed.” Erm, I humbly beg to differ, @@northernskatesman4964. The entire base section and the ankle support/cuff unit of v.2021 remains unchanged from v.2019. I will concede that there have been *cosmetic* changes to the buckles(!) and instep/vamp of the boot, giving it a new look but nothing else by way of added or improved functionality. I speak as someone who stupidly ordered the 2021 (boot-only) even though I own a pair from 2019. The 2021s are set up for 110s. Powerslide have a great top-end product and they know it. They also have enough common sense not to alter anything materially for the sake of 'innovation', unless something of true value comes up. Until then, they will continue tweaking to drive production costs down while increasing revenue in these trying times. So we shudder and grit our teeth as we witness some retch-inducing developments: the awesome Time buckle dumped for the cheaper, inferior Shadow alternative; UC wheels downgraded to Spinners; and my favourite peev, Katanas for Nexus frames - expunged and never to be spoken of again. Oh, mustn't forget, we've got new colours, too. And rightly so - for the company has to survive. Other than that, a splendid review.

I did! Ultimately chose these because I had heard that the Tau's fit more narrow. The Tau's are really slick though.

@@northernskatesman4964 I bought the powerslide hardcore evo pro 2021.Been skating on it for a week, i like everything about the skates except the top buckles is making a lot of noise.

Am still in between the tau’s and the evo pro! I have medium feet. Btw, are they good for long distance and comfortable for skating long hours?

...get the boots and shop for the UC wheels separately. It is not such a big deal.

Sorry for the late response! I would say yes to both of those things, however, they're purpose built, so those aggressive tricks are better suited to different skates.

​@@northernskatesman4964 thank you very much, i read around that powerslide skates break very easily, your answer helped me make a decision about next skates

Appreciate the feedback my friend. I think you're probably right! Next one will be better.

@@northernskatesman4964 appreciate the inline skate content, reviews like this are very scarce