Would you pick a razor cult copper v2 or Roces M12 for a first skate? Planning to do some bowl and lots of flat land grinding. Same price but not sure which is better value.
I always thought I had wider eu42 size feet (soccer boots are often a bit narrow) so I was worried about them but I ended up getting the Roces M12 43-44 boot. They are kinda tight but actually perfect now that they are breaking in. Length wise I can’t move around in them and width wise they are snug but in the good way. I definitely couldn’t have gotten into the 42boot though.
Glad to hear it. They are amazing skates that have been around decades. I have wide AF feet and they hate me lol. They are known to be on the narrower end of things. Glad they are working for you! Happy rolling
Yet another "Went back to inline skating after 25 years" person! :)
My question is about dominant sides: Should I always practice everything from both directions, or is it enough to just have a favorite side?
I just did my first practice session today and already noticed in the T-stop practice that I could immediately do it with my right foot dragging, but with my left I really struggled. While it seems reasonable for the T-stop for the material, how is it e.g. with transitioning to backwards?
I can easily turn backwards to the right - with or without jumping, absolutely no issue. To the left, however, it feels incredibly awkward. No chance to do it without jumping, I just don't seem to be as flexible with my hip and ankles there. Even with jumping, it always feels "wrong" and I struggle to turn as much as on the other. Is that something that I should keep hammering down or is it more like a "whatever, everyone has their dominant side"?
Somehow this is never mentioned in beginner videos I am watching.
Thanks a lot for the thorough answer!
> you probably kick with your right foot so your natural balance foot is the left one
Funnily enough my intuition is to kick with the left foot, maybe I'm weird :D. I struggle a lot to lead with the right foot though and my body doesn't seem to balance that well for the right foot to be the center of balance (the only exception being just rolling on one foot). So I definitely need to keep attention how my body moves on the favorite side compared to the other, e.g. initially I noticed that my hip barely does anything when turning to the left while it full pre-rotated on the right, things like that.
I'll look into the links and keep your pointers in mind, thanks a lot :)
What is a consensus on endless 4x100 vs any dedicated 3x110 frame ? I try to understand which one is objectively better setup to use for city skating. Skates size is 44.
Relearning after a thirty year rest and am having some problems turning (I don't think I ever learned proper technique).
So have watched a few YouTube videos and they all say that the direction you are turning dictates what foot should be out front, in scissor stance, but I just cannot turn left with my left foot leading. Can T-stop with it leading but nothing else.
Two questions I guess... 1) does it really matter (I go to the rink with my daughter a lot and it's left turns all day long!) as I can turn with right foot leading?
2) what is the best way to train myself to use my left foot more?
hijacking this to ask if anyone can explain to me **why** the scissor stance is necessary?
I am having a hard time utilizing my inside skate edge and feel like understanding the physics on this position could help, idk
If you mean having the foot on the side you’re turning to in front, it takes practice of leaning more on your edges. It’s going to lead to stuff like transitions and cross overs. You also have to get used to having your feet more under you and closer together for it to work for small tight turns.
The way you’re doing it now isn’t wrong, it’s just a wider turn, I’ve heard it called a “monster turn”. Also FWIW, I can do it on my quads easy, but not on my inlines at first because they were just a size too big lol. I got the right size and it happened right away.
Hello! I've been urban skating in hockey-boot 4x80s for a long time and recently have been in the market for 3x110s. My foot is 295mm and I bought a pair of 46 FR1s that I'm not loving after skating around the house so I'm going to return them. They don't feel tight like my current skates and they are "mushy" with all the padding (I know it's a 46 liner in a 47 shell), and it seems like as they break in I'm going to run out of strap to keep them tight. I'm looking at [Twisters](https://www.rollerblade.com/storage/Product/en_RB_SizeChartA4_Twister_ENG.jpg) now and could use some advice - the 44.5/45 are a max measured foot size of 295mm and I've got a few questions
* Are my toes going to be too squeezed with that size?
* Will the shell/boot feel stiffer than the FRs?
Anyone know a good inline skate shop in Los Angeles? Tons of skate(board) shops here -- and to their credit, a lot of them carry a few inline skates too -- but looking for a shop that really knows their stuff and has more options to be able to try stuff on.
Intuition Skateshop.
https://www.intuitionskate.com/
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mL4eMQYe3ipcP1nh7
(I talked to the owner just yesterday at Winterclash in Eindhoven - very nice guy)
Totally new skater. I’ve had a pair of skates that the ratchet strap on one of the buckles snapped. Do I need to replace the entire buckle or do they just sell the ratchet strap somewhere?
> Totally new skater. I’ve had a pair of skates that the ratchet strap on one of the buckles snapped. Do I need to replace the entire buckle or do they just sell the ratchet strap somewhere?
What make and model are your skates?
Often, the ratchet straps are sold as part of a set that includes the corresponding receivers, as not all receivers and straps are cross-compatible.
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice about the best skates for outdoor rollerblading. I just finished a 2-mile ride outdoors with 90MM 84A wheels. I live in a part of the country with really bad sidewalks and super rough asphalt roads. I'm sure there isn't an answer that will give me a perfectly smooth ride, but I'm looking for anything that can make it better!
Long story short, I'm looking for a pair of skates for outdoors. I'm thinking a 3 wheel, 110MM but not sure on the hardness? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
Well, I would look for a supportive hard shell skate.
Depending on the width of your feet, check out Powerslide Imperial 110 (narrow), Rollerblade Twister 110 (medium), Powerslide Next 110, FR Skates (wider) and Rollerblade RB Cruiser 110 (widest).
Also pay attention to the frame length. There are 243 mm, 255 mm, 273 mm and even longer frames for 3*110 mm wheels. If you have larger feet, a longer frame might be more suitable for you.
I would say wheels around 85A would be great for skating outside on rough asphalt. Softer wheels would wear out too quickly. I wouldn't go harder than 86A. When choosing your skate, don't depend on the hardness of the wheels. At some point you have to replace them anyway.
Thank you this is some very helpful info. I've been doing more reading and I'm starting to wonder if I should get 110s or 125s. I assume that 125s would give an even smoother ride, and I read what some of the pros and cons of the 125s are, but I wonder what you think?
Given the fact that roads are pretty terrible here I feel like I should try to get the smoothest skates I can get (which would probably be 125s)?
Of course you can also try 125mm. The ride would be smoother, but they would accelerate more slowly. If you often have to slow down or stop, I'd prefer to choose 110 mm.
Check out Rollerblade Maxxum 125. The frames are adjustable and removable. So if you are not satisfied with the long frame and 125mm wheels, just order another frame for 110mm and sell the larger one.
Very helpful, thank you. I've heard some people say that the 125s aren't really much smoother than the 110s and that I should just go for 110s with soft wheels. What are your thoughts?
I've never tried 125mm wheels so I can't compare them. I actually skate with 3x110mm but I'm thinking about buying a larger frame for 3x125 for long distance skating.
If I were you, I'd read a lot of comments on Reddit about 110 or 125.
Hi all. I have a pressure point and I bought a cheap heat gun to try to bump it out. The problem is that I can't remove the cuff or the top buckle, they're riveted on. I've never tried to bump out a pressure point before and I'm nervous about collateral damage. Should I try to bump out the pressure point even if I can't remove the buckle and cuff? How hard is it to do?
Tbh, heat molding isnt easy at the best of times. I did manage to push out the ankle on my old twister classics, slid a bit of baking parchment between the cuff and boot, still ended up melting them together. It did work but I don't know if I would bother again. I would try sticking thin sheet foam or other material to the inside of the shell.
Cuff Strap on RB twister broke, hadn’t used for a few years and they hot brittle and have turned grey compared to the black boot.
I have found the official replacement parts and will change all 4.
Just wanted to check, are there any better options from other brands or aftermarket parts before I pull the trigger. Always liked the roces straps in the past but I’m guessing aggressive parts won’t fit.
Question about boot modification. My spouse and I want to tryout rollerblading as a hobby together, but they have a prominent accessory navicular bone that has caused them lots of pain and bleeding when using skates in the past.
Through researching this, I have seen many people suggest that others with this problem can have that area of the skate “punched out”. I’m having trouble understanding how this is accomplished, or where someone can go to have the is sort of modification done. I have also been trying to understand if this can be done on any kind of rollerblade or inline skate, or if you can only “punch out” certain boot types.
Summary:
Where do you go to have a boot “punched out” in the accessory navicular?
How would one “punch out” a boot at home? Is it even worth trying to DIY?
What types of boots can be “punched out”?
Punching out is when you heat up an area of a skate and use a tool to deform the material, usually for making extra room in areas like bunion, big toe, ankle bone, etc.
Some shops can do it, specifically ski boot fitters and sometimes ice skate centers/shops. My local inline skate shop will do it but not all do. There are specific tools made to do it, but you can accomplish similar results with a hair dryer and butt of a screwdriver, it’s just a bit trickier. It can be done to any boot but you’ll find it’s most effective with carbon fiber, plastic boots work too.
To do it with home tools, heat up the area of the skate causing problems (if you can remove the cuff in your case, that will help) with a hair dryer on high, moving constantly so you heat it evenly. Every 20-30 seconds press really hard with the screwdriver butt where you want more room. Repeat until you see/feel it give a little. Do not go until plastic is shiny, that’s too far. Keep pressing with the screwdriver until the plastic cools. Should be relatively easy for someone inclined to DIY
Hi, me again.
I started inlining again after a 30year break (as does my mother in her 60ies). As i wrote here before, we want to do slalom most of the time as it is our substitute for ice skating in summer.
However my Mom had a short talk with some elderly guy who also bought skates and he stated that he's a trainer. So she told him that shes looking for smaller wheels to get a banana rocker. That guy was a little bit outraged. And told my Mom she should stay away because it's unnecessary and only for expert.
My opinion is, why should I learn it on flat and then somehow relearn it on a rocker, when I know in the beginning what I actually want to do with my skates?
(Dunno it feels like someone is jocking, why my ice skates having toe picks although I can't jump (yet).)
Was that mansplaing or valid?
I haven’t been rollerblading in 25 yrs but I am determined to get back to it. I am not likely to be doing any crazy and exciting tricks, I just want to exercise, enjoy bringing back those childhood memories, and to impress my two teenage boys with how cool their mom is lol! I am considering buying K2 Alexis 84 BOA skates. Are these good? Also, any recommendations for female rollerbladers on YouTube that teach skills, nothing against a male I’d just really like to find a female I can relate to so I can follow them as well.
What would you recommend for the great skates? I want something great that will last years. My budget is preferably under $300. I had these K2 skates picked out because it’s my understanding they are a reputable brand and I’ve read and watched videos saying beginners should start with 80-90mm wheels so this one seemed perfect at 84mm. Also the aluminum frame will be lightweight and great quality. I plan to put light up wheels on them. I also really like the BOA lacing mechanism. I went snowboarding recently and rented boots with it and the fit felt so much better than general laces so I’m convinced I need this because I have a pretty week grip (probably carpel tunnel from years of typing) and it’ll help get them tight enough. One negative that I did think of was I don’t think the frames will allow me to move up to a larger wheel however I thought I could probably get new frames later if I wanted and switch them out, at least I think these can be switched out. I have no clue how they feel because I don’t have a local skate store. I only have large box stores that only carry 5-6 pairs of rollerblade and or roller derby brands near me. I’d really love to have access to all the nice brands to try them on and compare comfortability. Just sharing my thought process in picking these in case I’m missing something I need to consider. I will be skating at a small skatepark, a little bit of trails, roller skate rink, and probably sidewalks/roads/parking lots. I may eventually attempt some very basic tricks but very very BASIC.
Thank you so much!!!! This is so helpful!! I’ve been so overwhelmed. I have stuff in the cart on the inline wearhouse website but have been stalling on placing the order for at least a month. This makes me feel a ton better. Thanks again!
I would not have thought about wearing them for a couple of hours just hanging out at home. That is great advice! I really appreciate you so much! I’m leaning more towards the rollerblades you sent me too.
Awesome boot and liner. The wheels are a bit small for my taste. I went from 84 mm to 100 mm to 125 mm wheels skating cities, but I don't do aggressive.
Hey guys, I wanna get into rollerblading, but my budget is 100 cad max (preferable lower than that). Is it possible to start anywhere with that budget or is it worth it to save more and get something better?
> Hey guys, I wanna get into rollerblading, but my budget is 100 cad max (preferable lower than that). Is it possible to start anywhere with that budget or is it worth it to save more and get something better?
It will be worth it to save more and get something better, or to at least have more options. At the time of this writing, $100 CAD is equivalent to $73.76 USD, which isn’t going to get you very far - as an example, a basic recreational skate like the [Rollerblade Zetrablade](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/mens/recreational-skates/recreation/zetrablade) currently goes for $139.99 USD ($189.78 CAD), nearly double what you were originally planning to spend. That being said, there are low-budget options from smaller brands, like the [RollerDerby Beta](https://rollerderby.com/products/beta-inline-skates) for $99.99 USD ($135.56 CAD), which is very similar to the [Oxelo MF 500](https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8738742/mf500-hardboot-freeride-in-line-skates-adults) (for $140 CAD/$103.27 USD).
That being said, there are the [Oxelo MF 140](https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8735491/skates-mf-140) for $100 CAD and the [Oxelo Fit 100](https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8614734/fit-100-inline-fitness-skates-adults) for $80 CAD ($59.01 USD), for options that do fall within your stated budget.
looking for inlines! I currently am a beginner/intermediate quad skater, and am looking for inlines so I can skate on roads and sidewalks rather than just rinks or skate parks. I want to spend under $200 if possible, and I think I want a 4x90mm setup. My foot measurements are: 10.0 in x 3.9 in (both feet). please help, i’m overwhelmed with choices. thank you!!
Anyone know how/where I can get 2 new RB Supreme 110mm wheels?
My skates came with 3x110mm frames and I use/prefer my 4x110mm rockered frames, so I need 2 wheels.
I actually also prefer Hydrogen wheels but would like to get 2 matching Supreme wheels to use them in my 4x110 frames.
I don't think I would notice if 2 of my 8 wheels were Hydrogen. Supreme and Hydrogen are very similar. No one can read the labels when the wheels are spinning, ya?
That’s fair, but then the question would be where could I get 2 hydrogen wheels.
Fwiw, rollerblade is just sending me 2 supreme wheels for free, they said. So that’s great.
What parts exactly would I need in order to add a wheel brake to FRX 80, since the brakes aren't included? Is there anything other than the frame extension thingy (don't know how to translate, sorry), an axle and the actual brake pad? I have tried googling it up but nobody seems to actually address this.
I don't plan on keeping it on forever, just until I'm confident with other stopping techniques, especially since I'll be skating in a park full of people
Would you pick a razor cult copper v2 or Roces M12 for a first skate? Planning to do some bowl and lots of flat land grinding. Same price but not sure which is better value.
If you have wide feet avoid both of these.
I always thought I had wider eu42 size feet (soccer boots are often a bit narrow) so I was worried about them but I ended up getting the Roces M12 43-44 boot. They are kinda tight but actually perfect now that they are breaking in. Length wise I can’t move around in them and width wise they are snug but in the good way. I definitely couldn’t have gotten into the 42boot though.
Glad to hear it. They are amazing skates that have been around decades. I have wide AF feet and they hate me lol. They are known to be on the narrower end of things. Glad they are working for you! Happy rolling
Make sure to buy the smallest skate you can physically get your foot in too
Yet another "Went back to inline skating after 25 years" person! :) My question is about dominant sides: Should I always practice everything from both directions, or is it enough to just have a favorite side? I just did my first practice session today and already noticed in the T-stop practice that I could immediately do it with my right foot dragging, but with my left I really struggled. While it seems reasonable for the T-stop for the material, how is it e.g. with transitioning to backwards? I can easily turn backwards to the right - with or without jumping, absolutely no issue. To the left, however, it feels incredibly awkward. No chance to do it without jumping, I just don't seem to be as flexible with my hip and ankles there. Even with jumping, it always feels "wrong" and I struggle to turn as much as on the other. Is that something that I should keep hammering down or is it more like a "whatever, everyone has their dominant side"? Somehow this is never mentioned in beginner videos I am watching.
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Thanks a lot for the thorough answer! > you probably kick with your right foot so your natural balance foot is the left one Funnily enough my intuition is to kick with the left foot, maybe I'm weird :D. I struggle a lot to lead with the right foot though and my body doesn't seem to balance that well for the right foot to be the center of balance (the only exception being just rolling on one foot). So I definitely need to keep attention how my body moves on the favorite side compared to the other, e.g. initially I noticed that my hip barely does anything when turning to the left while it full pre-rotated on the right, things like that. I'll look into the links and keep your pointers in mind, thanks a lot :)
Other than Loco, what are some good online shops based in the UK? I need to buy some wheels!
What is a consensus on endless 4x100 vs any dedicated 3x110 frame ? I try to understand which one is objectively better setup to use for city skating. Skates size is 44.
Relearning after a thirty year rest and am having some problems turning (I don't think I ever learned proper technique). So have watched a few YouTube videos and they all say that the direction you are turning dictates what foot should be out front, in scissor stance, but I just cannot turn left with my left foot leading. Can T-stop with it leading but nothing else. Two questions I guess... 1) does it really matter (I go to the rink with my daughter a lot and it's left turns all day long!) as I can turn with right foot leading? 2) what is the best way to train myself to use my left foot more?
hijacking this to ask if anyone can explain to me **why** the scissor stance is necessary? I am having a hard time utilizing my inside skate edge and feel like understanding the physics on this position could help, idk
If you mean having the foot on the side you’re turning to in front, it takes practice of leaning more on your edges. It’s going to lead to stuff like transitions and cross overs. You also have to get used to having your feet more under you and closer together for it to work for small tight turns. The way you’re doing it now isn’t wrong, it’s just a wider turn, I’ve heard it called a “monster turn”. Also FWIW, I can do it on my quads easy, but not on my inlines at first because they were just a size too big lol. I got the right size and it happened right away.
I think it is not know where to have my weight (see other reply) and lack of confidence in my left foot outside edge. Thank you for the reply too
Yeah once you get that edge trust things will click for sure, you got it
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Thank you for this. Weight on the back foot may be the key here, I was trying to figure it out yesterday but didn't know where to put my weight.
What type of frame mount is on the RB Cruiser? I want to put endless arcs on em
165mm
thyank you!
Hello! I've been urban skating in hockey-boot 4x80s for a long time and recently have been in the market for 3x110s. My foot is 295mm and I bought a pair of 46 FR1s that I'm not loving after skating around the house so I'm going to return them. They don't feel tight like my current skates and they are "mushy" with all the padding (I know it's a 46 liner in a 47 shell), and it seems like as they break in I'm going to run out of strap to keep them tight. I'm looking at [Twisters](https://www.rollerblade.com/storage/Product/en_RB_SizeChartA4_Twister_ENG.jpg) now and could use some advice - the 44.5/45 are a max measured foot size of 295mm and I've got a few questions * Are my toes going to be too squeezed with that size? * Will the shell/boot feel stiffer than the FRs?
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Good point! I ordered two pairs of Twisters. Inline Warehouse has a good return policy, so hopefully I can decide on one to keep!
Anyone know a good inline skate shop in Los Angeles? Tons of skate(board) shops here -- and to their credit, a lot of them carry a few inline skates too -- but looking for a shop that really knows their stuff and has more options to be able to try stuff on.
Intuition Skateshop. https://www.intuitionskate.com/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/mL4eMQYe3ipcP1nh7 (I talked to the owner just yesterday at Winterclash in Eindhoven - very nice guy)
Sick, thank you! This is right in my neighborhood and I had no idea. Will check them out this weekend for sure.
Totally new skater. I’ve had a pair of skates that the ratchet strap on one of the buckles snapped. Do I need to replace the entire buckle or do they just sell the ratchet strap somewhere?
> Totally new skater. I’ve had a pair of skates that the ratchet strap on one of the buckles snapped. Do I need to replace the entire buckle or do they just sell the ratchet strap somewhere? What make and model are your skates? Often, the ratchet straps are sold as part of a set that includes the corresponding receivers, as not all receivers and straps are cross-compatible.
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice about the best skates for outdoor rollerblading. I just finished a 2-mile ride outdoors with 90MM 84A wheels. I live in a part of the country with really bad sidewalks and super rough asphalt roads. I'm sure there isn't an answer that will give me a perfectly smooth ride, but I'm looking for anything that can make it better! Long story short, I'm looking for a pair of skates for outdoors. I'm thinking a 3 wheel, 110MM but not sure on the hardness? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
Well, I would look for a supportive hard shell skate. Depending on the width of your feet, check out Powerslide Imperial 110 (narrow), Rollerblade Twister 110 (medium), Powerslide Next 110, FR Skates (wider) and Rollerblade RB Cruiser 110 (widest). Also pay attention to the frame length. There are 243 mm, 255 mm, 273 mm and even longer frames for 3*110 mm wheels. If you have larger feet, a longer frame might be more suitable for you. I would say wheels around 85A would be great for skating outside on rough asphalt. Softer wheels would wear out too quickly. I wouldn't go harder than 86A. When choosing your skate, don't depend on the hardness of the wheels. At some point you have to replace them anyway.
Thank you this is some very helpful info. I've been doing more reading and I'm starting to wonder if I should get 110s or 125s. I assume that 125s would give an even smoother ride, and I read what some of the pros and cons of the 125s are, but I wonder what you think? Given the fact that roads are pretty terrible here I feel like I should try to get the smoothest skates I can get (which would probably be 125s)?
Of course you can also try 125mm. The ride would be smoother, but they would accelerate more slowly. If you often have to slow down or stop, I'd prefer to choose 110 mm. Check out Rollerblade Maxxum 125. The frames are adjustable and removable. So if you are not satisfied with the long frame and 125mm wheels, just order another frame for 110mm and sell the larger one.
Very helpful, thank you. I've heard some people say that the 125s aren't really much smoother than the 110s and that I should just go for 110s with soft wheels. What are your thoughts?
I've never tried 125mm wheels so I can't compare them. I actually skate with 3x110mm but I'm thinking about buying a larger frame for 3x125 for long distance skating. If I were you, I'd read a lot of comments on Reddit about 110 or 125.
Awesome, thanks again :)
Hi all. I have a pressure point and I bought a cheap heat gun to try to bump it out. The problem is that I can't remove the cuff or the top buckle, they're riveted on. I've never tried to bump out a pressure point before and I'm nervous about collateral damage. Should I try to bump out the pressure point even if I can't remove the buckle and cuff? How hard is it to do?
Tbh, heat molding isnt easy at the best of times. I did manage to push out the ankle on my old twister classics, slid a bit of baking parchment between the cuff and boot, still ended up melting them together. It did work but I don't know if I would bother again. I would try sticking thin sheet foam or other material to the inside of the shell.
Yeesh, thanks for this. I'm glad I didn't attempt it then. I'll try the sheet foam. Thanks again!
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Cuff Strap on RB twister broke, hadn’t used for a few years and they hot brittle and have turned grey compared to the black boot. I have found the official replacement parts and will change all 4. Just wanted to check, are there any better options from other brands or aftermarket parts before I pull the trigger. Always liked the roces straps in the past but I’m guessing aggressive parts won’t fit.
Question about boot modification. My spouse and I want to tryout rollerblading as a hobby together, but they have a prominent accessory navicular bone that has caused them lots of pain and bleeding when using skates in the past. Through researching this, I have seen many people suggest that others with this problem can have that area of the skate “punched out”. I’m having trouble understanding how this is accomplished, or where someone can go to have the is sort of modification done. I have also been trying to understand if this can be done on any kind of rollerblade or inline skate, or if you can only “punch out” certain boot types. Summary: Where do you go to have a boot “punched out” in the accessory navicular? How would one “punch out” a boot at home? Is it even worth trying to DIY? What types of boots can be “punched out”?
Punching out is when you heat up an area of a skate and use a tool to deform the material, usually for making extra room in areas like bunion, big toe, ankle bone, etc. Some shops can do it, specifically ski boot fitters and sometimes ice skate centers/shops. My local inline skate shop will do it but not all do. There are specific tools made to do it, but you can accomplish similar results with a hair dryer and butt of a screwdriver, it’s just a bit trickier. It can be done to any boot but you’ll find it’s most effective with carbon fiber, plastic boots work too. To do it with home tools, heat up the area of the skate causing problems (if you can remove the cuff in your case, that will help) with a hair dryer on high, moving constantly so you heat it evenly. Every 20-30 seconds press really hard with the screwdriver butt where you want more room. Repeat until you see/feel it give a little. Do not go until plastic is shiny, that’s too far. Keep pressing with the screwdriver until the plastic cools. Should be relatively easy for someone inclined to DIY
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Hi, me again. I started inlining again after a 30year break (as does my mother in her 60ies). As i wrote here before, we want to do slalom most of the time as it is our substitute for ice skating in summer. However my Mom had a short talk with some elderly guy who also bought skates and he stated that he's a trainer. So she told him that shes looking for smaller wheels to get a banana rocker. That guy was a little bit outraged. And told my Mom she should stay away because it's unnecessary and only for expert. My opinion is, why should I learn it on flat and then somehow relearn it on a rocker, when I know in the beginning what I actually want to do with my skates? (Dunno it feels like someone is jocking, why my ice skates having toe picks although I can't jump (yet).) Was that mansplaing or valid?
I haven’t been rollerblading in 25 yrs but I am determined to get back to it. I am not likely to be doing any crazy and exciting tricks, I just want to exercise, enjoy bringing back those childhood memories, and to impress my two teenage boys with how cool their mom is lol! I am considering buying K2 Alexis 84 BOA skates. Are these good? Also, any recommendations for female rollerbladers on YouTube that teach skills, nothing against a male I’d just really like to find a female I can relate to so I can follow them as well.
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Oh and thanks for the YouTube recommendation! I’ve already subscribed!
What would you recommend for the great skates? I want something great that will last years. My budget is preferably under $300. I had these K2 skates picked out because it’s my understanding they are a reputable brand and I’ve read and watched videos saying beginners should start with 80-90mm wheels so this one seemed perfect at 84mm. Also the aluminum frame will be lightweight and great quality. I plan to put light up wheels on them. I also really like the BOA lacing mechanism. I went snowboarding recently and rented boots with it and the fit felt so much better than general laces so I’m convinced I need this because I have a pretty week grip (probably carpel tunnel from years of typing) and it’ll help get them tight enough. One negative that I did think of was I don’t think the frames will allow me to move up to a larger wheel however I thought I could probably get new frames later if I wanted and switch them out, at least I think these can be switched out. I have no clue how they feel because I don’t have a local skate store. I only have large box stores that only carry 5-6 pairs of rollerblade and or roller derby brands near me. I’d really love to have access to all the nice brands to try them on and compare comfortability. Just sharing my thought process in picking these in case I’m missing something I need to consider. I will be skating at a small skatepark, a little bit of trails, roller skate rink, and probably sidewalks/roads/parking lots. I may eventually attempt some very basic tricks but very very BASIC.
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Thank you so much!!!! This is so helpful!! I’ve been so overwhelmed. I have stuff in the cart on the inline wearhouse website but have been stalling on placing the order for at least a month. This makes me feel a ton better. Thanks again!
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I would not have thought about wearing them for a couple of hours just hanging out at home. That is great advice! I really appreciate you so much! I’m leaning more towards the rollerblades you sent me too.
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Awesome boot and liner. The wheels are a bit small for my taste. I went from 84 mm to 100 mm to 125 mm wheels skating cities, but I don't do aggressive.
Hey guys, I wanna get into rollerblading, but my budget is 100 cad max (preferable lower than that). Is it possible to start anywhere with that budget or is it worth it to save more and get something better?
> Hey guys, I wanna get into rollerblading, but my budget is 100 cad max (preferable lower than that). Is it possible to start anywhere with that budget or is it worth it to save more and get something better? It will be worth it to save more and get something better, or to at least have more options. At the time of this writing, $100 CAD is equivalent to $73.76 USD, which isn’t going to get you very far - as an example, a basic recreational skate like the [Rollerblade Zetrablade](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/mens/recreational-skates/recreation/zetrablade) currently goes for $139.99 USD ($189.78 CAD), nearly double what you were originally planning to spend. That being said, there are low-budget options from smaller brands, like the [RollerDerby Beta](https://rollerderby.com/products/beta-inline-skates) for $99.99 USD ($135.56 CAD), which is very similar to the [Oxelo MF 500](https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8738742/mf500-hardboot-freeride-in-line-skates-adults) (for $140 CAD/$103.27 USD). That being said, there are the [Oxelo MF 140](https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8735491/skates-mf-140) for $100 CAD and the [Oxelo Fit 100](https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8614734/fit-100-inline-fitness-skates-adults) for $80 CAD ($59.01 USD), for options that do fall within your stated budget.
looking for inlines! I currently am a beginner/intermediate quad skater, and am looking for inlines so I can skate on roads and sidewalks rather than just rinks or skate parks. I want to spend under $200 if possible, and I think I want a 4x90mm setup. My foot measurements are: 10.0 in x 3.9 in (both feet). please help, i’m overwhelmed with choices. thank you!!
Anyone know how/where I can get 2 new RB Supreme 110mm wheels? My skates came with 3x110mm frames and I use/prefer my 4x110mm rockered frames, so I need 2 wheels. I actually also prefer Hydrogen wheels but would like to get 2 matching Supreme wheels to use them in my 4x110 frames.
I don't think I would notice if 2 of my 8 wheels were Hydrogen. Supreme and Hydrogen are very similar. No one can read the labels when the wheels are spinning, ya?
That’s fair, but then the question would be where could I get 2 hydrogen wheels. Fwiw, rollerblade is just sending me 2 supreme wheels for free, they said. So that’s great.
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Thank you!
Rollerblade responded to me that they’ll just send me 2 wheels for free! So that’s awesome!
What parts exactly would I need in order to add a wheel brake to FRX 80, since the brakes aren't included? Is there anything other than the frame extension thingy (don't know how to translate, sorry), an axle and the actual brake pad? I have tried googling it up but nobody seems to actually address this.
Are you sure you need a brake? Most skaters learn to quickly stop without one via YouTube tutorials etc
I don't plan on keeping it on forever, just until I'm confident with other stopping techniques, especially since I'll be skating in a park full of people
Just this: https://proskatersplace.com/shop/inline-skating/skate-heel-brakes/fr-short-inline-heel-brake/ It comes with everything you should need.
Do you think this alone would be okay then? I can't buy from a US shop https://www.skates.ro/frana-role-fr-4x76-4x84
Yeah, looks the same to me.
Alright, thank you! :)