UFS+: What You Need to Know

Since the early 2000s and its introduction by SALOMON, the UFS (Universal Frame System) has become the standard mounting system in aggressive inline skating. Based on a flat interface with a fixed 167 mm mounting distance, it helped standardize setups and created almost universal compatibility between boots and frames, regardless of the brand.

UFS+: A New Option Within the UFS Standard

Initially referred to internally as UFS 2.0, the name could be misleading, as this is neither a new mounting standard nor a replacement for the existing UFS system. Instead, UFS+ remains fully compatible with the existing UFS concept.

Under its final name, UFS+, the idea is simple: riders can either keep the classic UFS mounting with a 167 mm distance, or extend the mounting distance to approximately 200 mm, depending on the frame and the rider's needs.

The system itself remains straightforward. Simply unscrew the inserts (female threaded mounts) located in the soulplate, then reposition them either in the standard UFS configuration (167 mm) or in the UFS+ configuration (200 mm).

UFS+: What Is It For?

First and foremost, the main benefit is choice. Riders can continue using the classic UFS setup or switch to UFS+ compatible frames, without changing the fundamental mounting system.

The 200 mm mounting distance also brings several practical advantages.

• First, the mounting bolts are positioned closer to the outer wheels, making them more accessible when mounting or removing a frame and adjusting or changing a setup.
• Secondly, this configuration allows the inner wheels to move closer to the outer wheels, creating more space around the H-block. The result is a longer and more usable H-block, whether riding flat, anti-rocker, or freestyle.
• Finally, the position of the mounting bolts is changed. They are no longer located directly around the inner wheels, but rather positioned more centrally between the inner and outer wheels. This makes it possible to reduce the overall frame height, bringing the rider closer to the ground and providing a more direct feel during grinds.

Where Can You Find UFS+?

For now, only the MESMER ECLIPSE boots and certain IQON models, such as the Jaro, are available with the UFS+ system.

The system has also been announced for other brands within the same group, including USD and GAWDS, so it will be interesting to see how widely the technology becomes adopted.

On the frame side, the KIZER LOWRIDER, in its 58 mm flat setup, is currently the only frame compatible with UFS+.

It remains to be seen whether other frames will join the UFS+ ecosystem over time, either from KIZER or from other brands.

Conclusion

UFS+ adds a new mounting distance option to the existing UFS system, without changing the fundamental principle behind UFS. As with any recent development, it is not yet a standard across the entire market.

The real question now is how the system will evolve and, more importantly, what new possibilities it could bring to the design of frames, boots, and soulplates.

For aggressive inline skaters, UFS+ could ultimately become more than just another mounting option: it could open the door to new ways of designing and tuning a setup.

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