questions: K2 radical pro - hi/low frame

[LIskater]

Any info on K2 Radical Pro with hi-lo frame (110mm wheels in back and 100mm up front would be appreciated. What's the advantage of the hi-lo configuration? Product description says it puts skater in forward leaning "aggressive racing stance." Is that the entire purpose or is there some other reason? Will the use of two wheel sizes make rotating a pain, as I have heard some say? (Doesn't seem so to me.)

I'm a bit confused about this since I read that the new Bont Jet boots are made on an angle with the rear a bit lower, which is claimed to be a big improvement in efficiency. Isn't this the exact opposite of what the K2 hi-lo configuration is supposed to be doing?

Wondering which is really better, the stright 100mm config or the 110mm/100mm hi-lo config.

[IW Staff]

The set up helps to maximize your wheel size and thus speed, without raising the skate deck height where you lose stability and control.

So it does help with your naturaly skating position, but also helps manage the larger wheels without raising your deck height.

Thanks for the post!