Design Features

Skorpion™ Quadlines^® are specifically designed to provide urban skaters with the lightness of a speed skate, the shock-absorbing qualities of a recreational inline skate and the stability of a roller skate.

Using the latest thermoplastic polymers, patented design features, and a classic American contemporary automotive look - Skorpion Quadlines offer unsurpassed performance, practicality and styling.

The unique patented design lowers the skater's center of gravity and makes Skorpion Quadlines the lowest profile and easiest skates to balance on ever produced.

Chassis/Footplate design

The footplates are manufactured from Du Pont’s latest Zytel^® Super Tough Glass reinforced nylon to provide ultimate strength. The Zytel provides increased rigidity, tensile strength, and low temperature impact strength that you can confidently rely on. Unlike most other engineering thermoplastics, super tough Zytel is insensitive to notching and can therefore take a lot of punishment and still stay in one piece. Scratches do not concentrate stress and do not become weak points. The footplates will retain their toughness and do not become brittle at low temperatures. A soft inner sole has also been included in the footplate to maximize skater comfort.

Brakes

Detachable non-marking rubber brakes are fitted to the rear of one skate. The brakes can be transferred from one foot to the other to suit the preference of the skater, and can be easily replaced when worn. The brakes are fastened by a bolt that screws into a threaded metal sleeve in the axle mount.

Axle Design

The axle assembly combines an 8mm steel axle shaft encapsulated by Glass Filled Nylon, which provides:

• Strength and stiffness
• The geometry required to allow the axle to pivot and provide steering action to each skate
• The hard surface tolerance fit required to support the high performance bearings

The design and calculated placement of the axle under the front and rear footplates through the axle mount pivot transfers the load and weight of the skater down and out to each of the 100mm wheels. This allows the skater to easily turn and negotiate terrain.

Suspension And Steerage Design

Our patented Quadcoil spring suspension and steering system utilizes zinc dichromate coated high carbon compression springs positioned close to each wheel to reduce vibration, provide positive responsive control when turning, and relative comfort when skating on uneven or rough terrain. The suspension combined with the wide footprint of the skates improves stability while the skater is both mobile and stationery, and helps ensure a fun and enjoyable skating experience.

Wheels and Hubs

The four 100mm 82A high rebound Polyeurethane (PU) wheels provide a superior ride. The five-spoke TPU hub is specifically designed to provide the perfect amount of support and heat dissipation, which combined with the PU wheel provides speed, endurance and shock absorbing properties for a comfortable ride. Each wheel is fitted with two rubber-sealed Abec5 bearings to minimize drag, reduce rolling resistance, and provide lateral strength and speed to burn.

Strap And Buckle Design

The front and rear padded straps are manufactured from a strong and durable Polyeurethane elastomer to provide positive fastening, withstand shock and creep resistance, and reduce wear on the ‘teeth’ of the ladder strap.

The convenient, rigid strap and buckle ratchet system provides positive holding power and allows skaters to fasten the skates to their footwear quickly and effortlessly - and just strap on and go!

Adjustable Footplates

The revolutionary tectonic adjustable footplate design enables Skorpion Quadline Skates to be easily adjusted to fit almost any-sized shoe.

So easy to use!