complete frame (profile)
frame base (profile)
oversized h-block insert (profile)
sidewalls (profile)By: Warren Hutton
I have been skating Ground Control frames since the Murda freestyle h-block concept came out back around '04-'05. GC frames are very universal and easy to skate, which have helped me alot with learning my tricks. GC is known for thier quality and simple proven ideas, which hasn't changed with the new F1 frames.
When I took the frames out of the box, and looked at them I was very excited to see how they would skate. The new concept of the Formula 1 frame is to have a frame base, with a large h-block/insert for durability & customization reasons. The oversized h-block screws directly onto the boot, providing more control & stiffness. The plastic material has changed from the older model frames (3rd generation, bullet, dual-injection) which seems to be much faster and smoother. One thing I noticed when I first began skating these frames is there is no longer any noise coming from the frame when you land, no clicking & no banging. The new concept has made the frame super strudy. Another thing I noticed is when breaking in the frame - there is a softer layer of plastic on the outside to help with custom grooving of the h-block. The frame is still has durable as the older GC's. The frame profile is very slick, and has been changed from previous models to increase the thickness of the plastic around the axle. The original GC h-block that everyone loves is still the same.
I've been skating the F1's for alittle over 2 months now, and due to the canadian winters, I haven't had much of an oppurtunity to skate alot of street, mostly just park and indoor spots. The frame is still basicilly brand new, with only wax marks from rails, and the odd groove from park ledges. They haven't slowed down at all, and seem much faster than any other frame I've ever skated. I would easily rate these frames a 10/10 because of the speed of the plastic, the durability & strength of the frame. They've made all changes nessacary - without changing the basis of the tradititonal GC frame.
I have been skating Ground Control frames since the Murda freestyle h-block concept came out back around '04-'05. GC frames are very universal and easy to skate, which have helped me alot with learning my tricks. GC is known for thier quality and simple proven ideas, which hasn't changed with the new F1 frames.
When I took the frames out of the box, and looked at them I was very excited to see how they would skate. The new concept of the Formula 1 frame is to have a frame base, with a large h-block/insert for durability & customization reasons. The oversized h-block screws directly onto the boot, providing more control & stiffness. The plastic material has changed from the older model frames (3rd generation, bullet, dual-injection) which seems to be much faster and smoother. One thing I noticed when I first began skating these frames is there is no longer any noise coming from the frame when you land, no clicking & no banging. The new concept has made the frame super strudy. Another thing I noticed is when breaking in the frame - there is a softer layer of plastic on the outside to help with custom grooving of the h-block. The frame is still has durable as the older GC's. The frame profile is very slick, and has been changed from previous models to increase the thickness of the plastic around the axle. The original GC h-block that everyone loves is still the same.
I've been skating the F1's for alittle over 2 months now, and due to the canadian winters, I haven't had much of an oppurtunity to skate alot of street, mostly just park and indoor spots. The frame is still basicilly brand new, with only wax marks from rails, and the odd groove from park ledges. They haven't slowed down at all, and seem much faster than any other frame I've ever skated. I would easily rate these frames a 10/10 because of the speed of the plastic, the durability & strength of the frame. They've made all changes nessacary - without changing the basis of the tradititonal GC frame.
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