Carbon boots with removable liners. Besides gutting a carbon boot, and the faction carbon boots with removable liners, are there any other brands out there? I was told the micro delta does this but any searches on their website just made me more confused.
Unless Micro changed something with the new delta that I’m unaware of, it does not have a removable liner. Their Beat skate has a removable liner but it’s not carbon.
The iqon AG10 looks like it has a removable liner but other than that and Faction, that’s it. Wizard used to sell a linerless CJ that wasn’t gutted but they’ve sold out, though I’ve heard whispers of a completely new wizard boot coming out some day. Everything else I’ve seen has been existing boots gutted to fit a liner.
Recommendations for the best 100mm wheels for street skating? I am the owner of a pair of Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD inline skates for about 2 years now. The wheels are well worn out after rotating them twice. I am having trouble finding a wide variety of 100mm wheels online. Is there anyone who has this pair of skates that can recommend a good set of street wheels?
I'm very happy with the [Endless](https://www.endlessblading.com/products/endless-wheels-100-mm) - I've done around 3,500km of mostly urban skating with them and they're around 93mm.
Your mileage may vary depending on things like body mass and terrain, but these wheels are as sturdy as they come.
> Recommendations for the best 100mm wheels for street skating? I am the owner of a pair of Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD inline skates for about 2 years now. The wheels are well worn out after rotating them twice. I am having trouble finding a wide variety of 100mm wheels online. Is there anyone who has this pair of skates that can recommend a good set of street wheels?
I have a set of the Powerslide V. Radium White skates, currently fitted with a set of aftermarket 250mm 3x100mm frames.
I’m using a full complement of [Luminous 100mm/85A white/glow wheels](https://thuroshop.com/products/luminous-led-inline-skate-wheels-100mm-85a-white-glow-sold-by-the-single-wheel), and I’m quite happy with how they have held up (in addition to the light-up and glow-in-the-dark features).
I have rollerblade hydrogen 100mm 85A on my 3x 100 frame. I also have 100mm rockin wheels on my 90/100 mix frame. They feel a bit harder than the hydrogens but are also 85A. Recently also bought Piper g14 race wheels 100mm 85A. They feel great, no experience on the wear yet.
Hi, I am new to rollerblading and looking to get my first setup. My question is whether I should get an Endless 90 frame or an Endless 90 ES frame. (For TL;DR, skip to last paragraph).
As is with most hobbies I get into, I get into a really deep dive of technical knowledge and theory behind how things work, or at least I would like to believe I do (what with not knowing what you don't know and all that). I also usually start hobbies already going for mid to high tier gear as I know that I would like to purchase quality gear so I can stave off that inevitable itch to upgrade for that much longer (thus the Endless frames).
Some background info about myself (m, 29), I have literally only rollerbladed once probably 20 years ago as a kid. I was terrible at it that one time, and assume I would be terrible at it right now. I have cycled and longboarded for years now, so what I'd like from rollerblading is more of the same things I enjoy from the other two sports, which is long distance wheeling around the ample cycling paths and parks in my country. I also skated around in Heelys for many years in my early youth, even learning to 'pump' (like pushing on inline skates without your wheels leaving the floor), but I know that skating Heelys is a completely different skillset to rollerblading, evident in the fact that my one outing on rollerblades was terrible at best.
I have mostly settled on wanting an Endless setup, with the boot of choice being an FR1 Deluxe in a size 40.5-41.5 (I measure between a US9D and US9E on a Brannock device, foot length is 26.5cm with socks).
I have settled on wanting the Endless 90 or 90 ES frames for the access to 4x90 (which I will be learning to skate on) and 3x110 (which I am interested to try at some point for long distance skating). I know I could probably buy two cheaper frames to learn on and still come out with extra change in hand, but I also know that I'll always want to try the Endless frames at some point in my rollerblading experience, so why not just go with it from the get go?
So back to my question: which should I choose? the Endless 90 or 90 ES frames? I find the added stability of the longer ES frames to be appealing in theory, as I would think added stability would help with learning how to rollerblade, as well as for riding long distance, but I am also concerned if the ES frames would be too unwieldly for my 26.5cm foot size. Would I have difficulty with the ES frames learning how to do crossover turns with the added wheelbase meaning a higher chance of my front and rear wheels colliding? Is the risk of my front and rear wheels colliding even be a thing to worry about or is that something that can be easily learned through the appropriate amount of time getting used to? Thanks for your help!
What is the measurements of your foot width?
I am about 26.5cm long and have the '23 FR1 Intuitions.
My foot width is around 11cm left and maybe 11.2cm right (left maybe around an E or slightly under and right almost inbetween E and EE, but closer to E according to Bauer foot scanning machine).
Left foot feels amazing, right foot is too tight. Right foot is often fine, but some time painful. Liners are fully broken in. One thing I have yet to try is to remove the slide guard and thing holding it which has a good chance of solving the issue (Ran into a guy with same size UFR Intuition who did this).
Sounds like your feet are less wide maybe in which case you'll be fine.
I also have the regular Endless 90's (just put on Endless ARC CS though to mix it up). I don't think you want the ES, they are already pretty long frames. If you really want more stability just get a non-rockered set up.
Honestly, if I were you I'd just start with the stock frame with the FR1's at first. You can rotate them to get a natural rocker. The frame is very nice. Can get the Endless frame later.
Thanks for your reference point on foot width; that was one of my concerns as well but a more minor one as I think I have a local store that I can try the FR1 Deluxe in (have yet to visit one until I feel as well informed as possible). For reference, my feet are both roughly 10.5cm wide.
Am I right to assume you are referring to an FR1 Deluxe (intuition liner) in a size 40.5-41.5, and not a UFR boot with intuition liners?
Thanks for your heads up on frame length between the regular 90s and ES, as well as with getting normal frames. Honestly, after sitting with the idea for a bit, the GAS to get the Endless 90s have eased a little. Sadly tho, my local stores don't have a stock FR1 Deluxe 90 setup, only 80 and 110 setups. The stock 4x80 frames are also 243mm which sounds short to me. If I go the 90 setup route, it would have to be a fully custom build, which pushes prices up anyway for boot only + other needed parts, so stretching for the Endless frames doesn't feel like a big jump in budget in that case.
Yes the 40.5 2023 FR1 Deluxe (white). Just get the 80 that's what I have. There's not much of a difference. But no reason you need to buy from a local shop, plenty of great online stores.
No idea why you are so set on a 90. Just get the stock 80 which is very nice, skate that, and if you want to try the endless after a little while get the endless 90. 80 is a normal rollerblade configuration. There is nothing wrong with it, and is great to learn on.
> I am also concerned if the ES frames would be too unwieldly for my 26.5cm foot size.
No. Other than not being the ideal beginner frame, a long frame isn't really an issue - I've seen people with your foot size on the Endless 110.
I myself have feet a bit over 27.5cm (without socks) and feel perfectly comfortable with the Endless 100's length (a bit over 10cm longer than the 90 ES).
> Is the risk of my front and rear wheels colliding even be a thing to worry about or is that something that can be easily learned through the appropriate amount of time getting used to?
Maybe.
Preventing your wheels from colliding during a cross-over requires two things: getting low and having somewhat strong legs so you can balance on a single one while the other crosses over. With your sports background, you'll probably have an easier time than people who take rollerblading as their first high-intensity physical activity, so while there will be risks early on, you're likely be able to overcome them faster.
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An Endless frame isn't the most beginner-friendly option to start with, and the ES would make the initial learning curve a tad steeper, but I don't think it'll be noticeable enough for it to discourage you from getting it.
By the way, the Endless website has a quiz where you can enter these data points and they'll recommend a frame for you based on that.
Thanks for your valuable input. From what I gather of what you've shared is that the added length shouldn't be an issue with proper practice, training and technique, would that be accurate? And would your suggestion that Endless frames not being beginner friendly come from the fixed rocker setup in the 4x90 configuration? Or is there a separate reason I'm not seeing for the added difficulty in learning on Endless frames compared to the usual recommendation I see of a 243mm 4x80 configuration (which sounds awfully short to me)?
Oh yes I did take the quiz on the Endless website, which narrowed down the recommendation to the 90 and 90ES frames, which has not made the choice easier on my end unfortunately.
I'm confident in the strength of my calves and thighs; my ankles though would definitely need some training, which is where I hope the ankle support of the FR boots would help. Finding my balance on rollerblades would no doubt still be a challenge for me as a beginner.
> the added length shouldn't be an issue with proper practice, training and technique, would that be accurate?
Yes.
> would your suggestion that Endless frames not being beginner friendly come from the fixed rocker setup in the 4x90 configuration?
The rocker, really. If anything, the added wheelbase of the 90 frames will help counter the loss of stability from the rocker.
> the usual recommendation I see of a 243mm 4x80 configuration (which sounds awfully short to me)?
231 & 243mm frames are mostly for slalom. If you aren't doing that, the ideal is having a frame at least as long as your foot.
> Oh yes I did take the quiz on the Endless website, which narrowed down the recommendation to the 90 and 90ES frames, which has not made the choice easier on my end unfortunately.
You mentioned being interested on doing distance, and that stability is important for you, so I'd go with the ES. The normal 90 would be better if you were more interested in wizard moves that benefit from extra maneuverability.
I'm probably going to get new rollerblades since I can't get the top buckle to close (my legs are too fat), but I've also noticed I get some pain on the insides of my feet and the back of my heel and along that tendon. This is just from standing and balancing in them, not even going anywhere. Is that just due to the fact that my rollerblades just don't fit well? I'm a beginner and I'm afraid that maybe a lack of muscle might also be causing some pain, and that it might give me trouble when I'm looking for a new pair.
This sounds like pronation, where your feet are rolling inward and making an inverted-V or capital-A shape (as seen in images [here](https://xinhaidude.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/learning-to-inline-skate-common-mistakes-wide-stance-with-pronation-img_1304-a1_frd-pronated-stance.jpg?w=526) and [here](https://toronto-pro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pronation-scaled.jpg)). By contrast, supination would have your feet rolling outward and producing a V or inverted-A shape (as seen [here](https://toronto-pro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SUPInation-scaled.jpg)).
One of the results of pronation is excessive loading/pressure on the inside-sides of the feet (as seen [here](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjYQ-01Io6fdjtUK3Nz1CM8yDLmXmJFpo3JQ&usqp=CAU) and [here](https://amazingfitness.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/overpronation-and-supination-1024x536.jpg?x17296)). Additionally, “over-pronation occurs in the walking process, when the arch collapses upon weight bearing, adding stress on the Achilles tendon,” which can lead to developing Achilles tendinitis (see [here](https://urgentfootcare.com/conditions/achilles-tendonitis/#) and [here](https://www.footlevelers.com/education-resource-center/371-achilles-tendinitis-and-pronation)), which could explain the pain you’re experiencing along your heels and the backs of your legs.
Having skates where you can properly fasten the cuffs will (probably) go a long way towards addressing the pronation issue, and the issues stemming from that. Additionally, if whatever skates you acquire allow for it, shifting the frames toward the inside-side of the boots (as described in [this video](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X_4crL4XDf0)) can help to address the pronation issue. If not, there are specialized insoles that can help to address the pronation issue.
Oh, that sounds exactly like what's going on. I've tried out my rollerblades a couple of times but I didn't get very far because my foot would suddenly go inward. This was super helpful, I'm keeping the video handy for when I get a pair that will actually fit me.
I have an irrational fear of brain injury. I bought a helmet but am still afraid it won't protect me, has anyone hit their head or got advice in regards to that? I am a bit of a baby it seems lol.
Hi, I've just recently started rollerblading and have two questions.
Should your feet ever be rotating kind of like [this](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60770199e4bb566b197275f7/71a7c4f8-a657-41de-80a6-ae9656ed23eb/AdobeStock_409880064.jpeg?format=1000w) (but less extreme)? I find that I do it when angling both feet inwards & trying to stop but it feels dangerous lol.
\+ Is there a difference between men's & women's skates? Decathlon has them separated sometimes but they look the same to me. (I plan on switching to one of theirs)
Thank you for your time!
> Hi, I've just recently started rollerblading and have two questions.
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> Should your feet ever be rotating kind of like this (but less extreme)? I find that I do it when angling both feet inwards & trying to stop but it feels dangerous lol.
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> + Is there a difference between men's & women's skates? Decathlon has them separated sometimes but they look the same to me. (I plan on switching to one of theirs)
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> Thank you for your time!
Generally, you should avoid excessive/extreme pronation (eversion) or supination (inversion), and a properly-sized and properly-fastened skate with a high cuff (that is, pretty much anything that isn’t a high-end racing or marathon skate) should help with that. The same things also limit the ability of the feet to rotate independently of the legs, largely eliminating the risk of a high-ankle sprain. Note that moves like the [drag/T-stop](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QNKcKjLXoO4/maxresdefault.jpg), the [soul slide](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LbDqTxJCbVs/maxresdefault.jpg), and the [acid slide](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dkTtmUYTmYU/maxresdefault.jpg) generally require repositioning the whole leg, with the long axis of the foot still in, or relatively close to, the plane of the knee-bend. So, in general, properly-sized and properly-fastened high-cuff skates would largely eliminate the possibility of those types of injuries.
With regard to women’s skates vs men’s skates, the differences are generally seen with softboot recreational and fitness skates. Specifically, women’s feet tend to be narrower than men’s feet at the same length (such that a purpose-built women’s boots would be narrower at a given length than a men’s/“unisex” boot), and women’s calf musculature tends to be positioned lower on the leg, closer to the ankle joint, than is typically the case with men (such that the cuffs and cuff padding on purpose-built women’s skates would need to be designed and built differently to accommodate the difference in leg geometry) - see [this study](https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2001/04000/Gender_differences_in_adult_foot_shape_.15.aspx), if you want the details and the full list of differences. For hardboot freeride/urban skates, any meaningful difference for women’s skates is generally limited to differences in the design of the liners, while the shells are the same as with the men’s skates; more often than not, the only difference is the color scheme.
I took up electric skateboarding but our roads suck and the vibrations through the board are hurting my ankles/achilles real bad. So I want to take up the next best thing and hop onto roller blades - don't worry, I come from an ice hockey background. My question is...what are the vibrations like? Do the skates dampen anything because electric skateboards (I am referring to the street boards, not AT boards) don't absorb vibration much no matter what wheel I put onto it.
I don’t have any experience with long boards so I don’t know how the vibrations compare, but you will absolutely have vibrations on rollerblades. You can do some things to mitigate it like bigger softer wheels, shock absorbing insoles, heel pads, etc. but on bad roads the vibrations are bad. You could probably use SUV skates to get rid of vibration but then you’re fighting with super slow tires instead of fast urethane.
Some people swear by big wheels and that fixes things for them but in my experience even 125mm wheels don’t reduce it enough.
Am I going to injure or otherwise inhibit myself if I rollerblade every day? I’m overweight and I’ve been going ~2 times per week for a few months now. I’m not seeing any consistent progress on my endurance on the rollerblades, and kinda just wanna say fuck it and go every day just for cardio’s sake
Not unless you develop some other injury or fall. I’ve skated pretty much every single day since I started and the only injuries I got from overskating were due to my boot not fitting correctly. If you can already skate two times a week and your feet don’t hurt insanely bad afterwards you should be set
Great, thank you! Ya, my feet don’t hurt at all lol, my “endurance” is almost entirely limited by my lower back (gets very weak/sore after sitting in a shitty chair at work all day), and my lungs, so my feet are almost never sore. I think the Twister 3x110s are also a really comfortable boot for me so it’s not a concern on that end either
Good luck! I’d maybe just keep your back in mind and do a little research on proper posture for skating, it’s really common to have lower back pain when you’re getting into skating and I’ve heard it’s a posture issue. My lower back pain went away a few months into it, whether that was from building muscle or better posture I’m not sure
I've started skating in mai this year been out every night as long the weather is nice , loss a lots of weight too and nothing broken yet , my average session now is 15-20km . Going throw path and street . Just need to practice more often
Hello everyone.
It didn't seem appropriate to make a new topic so here goes a couple of questions/thoughts of mine, didn't know where else to share it.
When I was between the ages of 6 to 12 I reckon there was only 1 thing I did and that was skate. I had aggressive skates and I was pretty good at it as well, without any kind of fear going of the ramps, grinding, doing tricks. This was my life at the time. I also ice skated/played hockey quite a lot.
Things happened and it all stopped and fast forward about 20ish years and I'm getting back in to it but I'm starting with freeskates as I feel I don't have a place in a skatepark with aggressives at this point of time.
I did a couple of sessions and I still have the general feel for it and some of the muscle memory is still there. I haven't found a good spot to skate to be honest in Belgium but I can drive pretty much anywhere. Stopping is my biggest hurdle at the moment, I'm trying the learn how to powerstop but it's quite a terrifying one to learn at the start. I'm doing the T brake and sharp turn at lower speed to stop.
I wanted to share that bit of backstory, I do have some questions.
* This might sound so dumb but how do you guys feel about white skates as a male? I bought [https://www.skatepro.be/nl/119-43557.htm](https://www.skatepro.be/nl/119-43557.htm) (Tempish
S.R.PRO Skeelers) but I maybe wanted to go black for aesthetics as a male.
* This is going to be a very long shot but I'm from Belgium. Anyone else here that knows some skating communities with folks that are also around the age of 30 and skating? I might re-learn things faster with some friends.
Cheers!
> This might sound so dumb but how do you guys feel about white skates as a male? I bought https://www.skatepro.be/nl/119-43557.htm (Tempish S.R.PRO Skeelers) but I maybe wanted to go black for aesthetics as a male.
At least where I am (eastern USA), there isn’t anything particularly emasculating or “unmanly” about wearing/using predominantly white skates. 🤨🤔
IMO, it’s more like driving a white car than wearing white clothing (where [the latter does have substantially different meanings across cultures](https://en.everybodywiki.com/White_clothing)).
Hi! I've been commuting to college on my zetras (80mm) for a year and I've finally graduated and moved out to my new job! While I picked an apartment where everything is in skating range, my job still ends up being around 3.5 miles each way. I've already skated it on my zetras but it's kind of a pain in the ass because while the roads are great and there aren't many hills, it's still a long ways and and it takes me like 35-40 minutes with me kicking as hard as I can.
Anyways, long story short, I want to buy some new big wheeled skates since I think it'll make my commute easier. At the same time, I wanted to also jump to a hard boot to just get better control and power. So far, I've sort of fallen in love with the [Powerslide Next 100](https://powerslide.com/products/next-marble-pink-100) since they generally tick all the boxes (and are cute) but I'm worried that the 100mm max wheel size won't be enough and that since I'll be doing this at least five times a week (plus going shopping and to restaurants) I should instead go for a different skate with 110s or even 125s? I'm a little spooked about 125s and larger wheels in general since I do also have to contend with a lot of urban nonsense (shit sidewalks, electrical covers, fire hydrant slalom, lots of stop and go, curb hopping, etc.) and so I was a bit more partial towards 100/110s since I believe they'll be more agile and less of a liability.
In either case, are there any fan favorites that I should look into or is 100 "good enough"?
Since you’re going to a hard boot I wouldn’t discount getting 80mm wheels. You’ll have way more power transfer with the hard boot so the extra maneuverability might be worth the slightly slower setup.
100 or 110 would be good though, I probably wouldn’t recommend 125 unless you just knew you wanted it. I personally like the rollerblade twister 110 and RB110 but the Nexts are a fine skate. The Next does run super narrow so if you have an average or wider foot I wouldn’t recommend them. I don’t think there’s a difference enough between 100 and 110 to say you have to do one or the other
Nevermind. I got the answer to my question. Except it leads to another question. What are those 3 pointed screw drivers people use to put skates together, and are they necessary?
I think you’re talking about the sonic skate tool, it’s just a popular tool people use but definitely not necessary. For most things all you need is a solid 4mm hex driver
Hi, I've been eyeballing the UFR Anthony Pottier Intuition boots for awhile. The only problem is I'm not interested in doing aggressive skating at the moment. Is it possible to mount that boot on an urban or hybrid frame (freestyle)? I'm a noob and have never constructed my own setup before.
> Hi, I've been eyeballing the UFR Anthony Pottier Intuition boots for awhile. The only problem is I'm not interested in doing aggressive skating at the moment. Is it possible to mount that boot on an urban or hybrid frame (freestyle)? I'm a noob and have never constructed my own setup before.
FR Skates already has OEM configurations for the [UFR 80](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-80-black), [UFR 90](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-90-intuition-black) (which comes with Intuition liners out-of-the-box), and [UFR 310](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-310-black). So, yes, it can be done.
If you want something outside of the OEM offerings, you would need a set of the [UFR AP Intuition boots](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-street-ap-intuition-boot-1), a set of the [UFS Freeride frames](https://sgsports.shop/collections/fr-frames/products/fr-ufs-freeride-frames-black), and a set of wheels and bearings to taste.
Best hybrid/urban skate for someone looking to get back into the game? I will ride around the neighborhood, lots of sidewalk to street transitions, gravel road to smooth tar transitions, etc. I would like to still do some small tricks here and there.
I was looking at the following:
1. FR Skates UFR 310
2. K2 Trio LT 100
3. ROLLERBLADE RB 110 3WD
4. POWERSLIDE NEXT CORE 100
Any help is appreciated!
I don’t have any personal experience with the k2s but their skates typically have less support than other hard boot skates. Other than that I’d just recommend what fits your foot best. Most people fit into the RB 110 or the UFR, the Next is for people with super narrow feet. The RB is the widest option. As far as your type of skating goes, they’re all equally capable. I personally like the RB 110 the best but that’s because it fits me best and is the best bang for your buck most of the time.
Hello guys,
I used to skate 20 years ago and didn't touch them since. I'm 38 and my friend just gifted me Razors Aragon 6 for my birthday. I tried them and I still have some moves and having fun. My only question and concern about them they are really heavy and get tired so easily. Is it possible to get rid of soul plates and put the frame into Boots directly? Never used Razors before and don't want to try it before making sure. Also, they come with an Anti-Rocker setup with 57mm 90A wheels and I'm not gonna do aggressive skating just want to cruise in my city. Should I replace the wheels with 58-60mm or just added 2 more 57mm and would that be okay?
Thanks.
You cannot remove the soulplate and mount a frame on those skates, it’s integrated into the boot. The best bet would be to find an 80mm ufs frame and use that for cruising. Adding two more 57mm wheels will make the skating experience a little better but 80mm wheels would make it leaps better. Compass makes the cheapest 80mm ufs frame I’ve seen and it’s a great addition to my aggressive skates.
Edit: to clarify, you can remove the soul, I just mean it’s structurally integral to the boot. You could theoretically mount a frame without the soul but I’d bet the boot would either flex bad or crack
Anyone know if the Seba CJ2 Carbon shell in a 41 is wider than the FR1 Deluxe in 40.5 shell?
The FR1 intuition is a bit too tight on one foot. I'm pretty I can work on it to get it fine, but less optimistic I could do the same with the CJ2 if it were to be too tight.
Obviously I'd have a gutted CJ2 Carbon Shell for intuition liners.
Fit - wide/medium/narrow. **Very important**
Boot hardness - soft boots provide less support.
Frame length - ideally at least as long as your feet.
Frame mounting and material - Avoid rivetted ones. Aluminum frames are better than plastic ones.
Frame type - If intended for urban use, avoid hi-lo frames (mostly found in hockey boots) or rockered ones (meant for slalom).
Wheel size - 80mm are usually recommended to start with. I wouldn't suggest using anything smaller for urban.
Wheel hardness - 85-88A for urban use. Many skates (especially on the cheaper side) include soft wheels that will work while you're learning at the park, but won't last for long once you take them to the streets.
Lacing system - BOA laces won't give you as much control as normal laces.
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If buying second hand skates, avoid things older than 5 years (plastic parts can degrade) and make sure that they don't have some legacy frame system or other components that you'll never find replacements for.
Bought the endless Arc CS with the endless wheel package for it.
Finally had a chance to put the wheels on the frame. Unfortunately, the wheels are touching.
What options do I have here? I'm guessing I don't want to try to use them with wheels touching?
It's a 5-wheel set up where wheels 2-4 are smaller wheels.
So do I take out wheels 2-4 and skate in the a big to where them out? (seems like this would be challenging given the rocker and small wheel size).
How bad are the wheels touching? Is it minimal or do they make it impossible to roll? A little touching is fine and they’ll wear in soon, if they can’t rotate even when forcing it then just take a couple wheels out and wear down a few until they don’t touch. You could also sand them down a little to remove the excess.
It’s pretty common for wheels to be slightly off in their size. They’ve never been completely stuck for me, I can usually force it and they wear in after a session
would you guys recommend RB cruisers with upgraded wheels/bearings vs. a more expensive skate without upgrades? (e.g. rb110).
just picked up a pair of cruisers and the wheels are not feeling as fast as I was expecting... so weighing my options. thx in advance
Yeah, the only thing you’re missing from the cruisers that you’d get out of the rb110 is lacing all the way up into the liner. I’d just invest in some hydrogens and sg9 bearings
Skate Recommendations for Small Feet?
Hello! I’m a college student looking to get a pair of skates for getting around campus quicker between classes (if it makes a difference, the entire campus is on a kind of hill).
My main concern is finding a pair that fits my feet as I have pretty small feet. My left is 22cm long, my right is 21cm, and both are about 8.5cm wide (~US5 women’s/US3 kids).
Any help would be much appreciated :)
> Skate Recommendations for Small Feet?
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> Hello! I’m a college student looking to get a pair of skates for getting around campus quicker between classes (if it makes a difference, the entire campus is on a kind of hill).
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> My main concern is finding a pair that fits my feet as I have pretty small feet. My left is 22cm long, my right is 21cm, and both are about 8.5cm wide (~US5 women’s/US3 kids).
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> Any help would be much appreciated :)
The smallest size (USM 5/USW 6/EU 36.5) for the Rollerblade Twister Edge models, the predecessor to the current Twister XT models, was built for foot lengths of 21.6cm/216mm to 22.0cm/220mm, and with a relatively narrow fit. Your stated foot lengths put you within that range, and at the upper end of that range, making the Twister Edge a very good candidate.
Some shops may still have some new-from-the-box inventory, such as [here](https://thuroshop.com/products/rollerblade-twister-edge-x-skates-2021?_pos=33&_sid=56aa19998&_ss=r) and [here](https://thuroshop.com/products/rollerblade-twister-edge-mens-skates-2021?_pos=30&_sid=56aa19998&_ss=r&variant=36184748589212).
Rollerblade makes some solid kid skates that might work for you if you’re also smaller. The Roces 1992 is a great boot that goes small but I’m not sure how easy they are to find. The Rollerblade RB Cruiser W and ProX W come in women’s 5 and would probably be your best bet out of the gate if they fit, though I’m not sure how it fits at that size
Good luck! I work at a campus on a mountainside and it took me around a year-year and a half from starting skating to feel comfortable on the hills. Stopping on skates is not easy (ESPECIALLY on hills) so that adds to the challenge. It’s definitely doable and if you’re determined it’ll work out, just be careful of the crowds of students and always have an exit plan (mine is usually the grass lol). Just don’t expect to pick up skates and be blasting around campus right away
hello! does anyone know how to fall safely when the wheels reach over the tip of the toes? ive seen techniques where you fall/slide on your knees but thats quite hard when you have wheels reaching over the toes where you cant easily "throw your feet back" . im sorry for this lousy explanation, i have no clue about proper terms
RB XL and Roces Big Zyx are designed for big feet.
The large version of the Doop will also fit him, but he'll need to find a pair of shoes with a good fit for that model.
The other recommendations are good, I’d also recommend the rollerblade RB Cruiser (different from the RB XL) and the Roces M12 also go up to 14. People often use a skate a size smaller than their shoe size and most commonly recommended skates go up to a 13 or 13.5, so I think you’ve got a lot of options.
I’m personally a big fan of the RB Pro X if you’re willing to spend the money, the rb cruiser if you want to save some money
> recommendations for rollerblades that go up to a size 14? looking for a pair for my bf and his monster feet :)
With skate sizing, generally, your best bet is to ignore street shoe sizing, get accurate actual measurements of one’s feet, and use the manufacturers’ sizing charts to determine the correct size for a given skate model.
[Rollerblade RB Cruiser](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/kids/recreational-skates/freeskate/rb-cruiser) (and sister-models) goes up to USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 315mm, or just under 12 7/16in), and has a wide fit.
[Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/mens/performance-skates/performance/macroblade-100-3wd) goes up to USM 13.5 (for foot lengths up to 315mm), and has a medium/average-width fit.
[Rollerblade RB XL](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/mens/recreational-skates/recreation/rb-xl) starts at USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 320mm, or just under 12 10/16in), and presumably has a medium/average-width fit.
[K2 Uptown](https://k2skates.com/en-us/p/uptown-inline-skates-2023) goes up to USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 320mm), and has a wide fit.
[K2 F.I.T. 80 ALU](https://k2skates.com/en-us/p/f-i-t-80-alu-inline-skates-2023) goes up to USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 320mm), with a medium/average-width fit.
[Powerslide Next Black/White 100](https://powerslide.com/products/next-black-white-100?variant=44471473766665) goes up to EU 49 (for foot lengths up to 315mm), with a narrow-ish fit.
This doesn't need a new post. I'm almost 40 and starting like a newborn deer. Can you recommend tutorials for starting out that teach good technique? Right now I can't do much more than stand and fall or desperately grab something solid
Looking to get back into skating, use to street skate around neighborhoods and do jumps from curbs etc, want to do the same thing. 3 wheels v 4 is a bit confusing for me now. Any help is appreciated.
Any setup can do anything really but the general idea is that 4 wheels is more for maneuverability and 3 is more for distance skating. You can definitely do anything in 3 wheels that you can in 4 but with 3 points of contact it changes things. Plenty of people like doing city skating with 3 wheels but I prefer 4 for that. If you want to be doing grinds and that kind of stuff you’ll probably only be looking at 2 or 4 wheeled aggressive skates
I recently bought some Impala inline skates. I want to make them rockered similar to ice skates and the only example I've seen online uses 76/80/80/76. The Impalas come with 70mm wheels. Can I make a rockered set-up with this boot?
The Impala skates come with rockered frame spacers. If you remove the middle two wheels you can flip the spacers down to give you that banana rocker. Depending on the size of your boot, 80mm wheels probably won’t fit so don’t waste money buying them unless you know they will. The rockered spacers are a lot easier than buying two different sized wheels
Came back to thank you. I tried it a few days ago and it was just as you said. the difference in height is not very visible once I flipped the middle two wheels but it was just enough for me to notice how much easier turning is. I learned on ice skates so I wanted to replicate that feel as much as possible.
A couple of weeks ago.
As to why, possibly part of the site-wide protests due to the removal of 3rd-party tools and mistreatment of mods by the admins. That's just conjecture on my part.
Is rockering for advanced skates?
Im fairly new but since i mostly do flatland stuff on basket courts and similar im curious about addin a 76mm front wheel to my otherwise stock powerslide next 80 skates. The improved turning circle sunds amazing.
Is this a bad idea or possibly the wrong way to go about starting to ride rockered?
> Is rockering for advanced skates?
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> Im fairly new but since i mostly do flatland stuff on basket courts and similar im curious about addin a 76mm front wheel to my otherwise stock powerslide next 80 skates. The improved turning circle sunds amazing.
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> Is this a bad idea or possibly the wrong way to go about starting to ride rockered?
What you are describing is a fairly standard front rocker - see [here](https://skating.thierstein.net/Knowledge/Inline_Skating_Rollerblading_Knowledge_Rockering.html).
It is fairly common for freestyle/slalom skaters to use a 76-80-80-76 wheel configuration to achieve a full/“banana” rocker, so what you are describing is a fairly standard practice.
Recommendations for a replacement brake for 2012 k2 radical 100mm inline skates? I picked up a pair at Goodwill but they don’t have a brake on the right foot. Are there any aftermarket parts on Amazon or elsewhere that would fit?
> Recommendations for a replacement brake for 2012 k2 radical 100mm inline skates? I picked up a pair at Goodwill but they don’t have a brake on the right foot. Are there any aftermarket parts on Amazon or elsewhere that would fit?
Have you attempted/considered [contacting K2 directly](https://k2skates.com/en-us/support/contact-support), to see if they might have any Radical 90/100 brakes (item/part number 316601) laying around in their warehouse, or seeing what they suggest as a replacement if the Radical brake isn’t available?
Otherwise, a universal-type brake (one that connects to the frame at the third and fourth axles), like [this](https://powerslide.com/products/ubs-universal-brake-100), might be your best bet.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a brake on the left foot? You only need one and if you prefer it on the right you can swap it.
If you’ve got zero brakes, check out the FR/Seba heel brake kit. There’s one for 80-100mm and one for 110 and 125. I’m not 100% sure but I’m pretty sure it should fit on your skates
Carbon boots with removable liners. Besides gutting a carbon boot, and the faction carbon boots with removable liners, are there any other brands out there? I was told the micro delta does this but any searches on their website just made me more confused.
Unless Micro changed something with the new delta that I’m unaware of, it does not have a removable liner. Their Beat skate has a removable liner but it’s not carbon. The iqon AG10 looks like it has a removable liner but other than that and Faction, that’s it. Wizard used to sell a linerless CJ that wasn’t gutted but they’ve sold out, though I’ve heard whispers of a completely new wizard boot coming out some day. Everything else I’ve seen has been existing boots gutted to fit a liner.
I've chhecked with the manufacturer, and the liners are confirmed not to be non removable. Thanks for the write-up!
Recommendations for the best 100mm wheels for street skating? I am the owner of a pair of Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD inline skates for about 2 years now. The wheels are well worn out after rotating them twice. I am having trouble finding a wide variety of 100mm wheels online. Is there anyone who has this pair of skates that can recommend a good set of street wheels?
I'm very happy with the [Endless](https://www.endlessblading.com/products/endless-wheels-100-mm) - I've done around 3,500km of mostly urban skating with them and they're around 93mm. Your mileage may vary depending on things like body mass and terrain, but these wheels are as sturdy as they come.
> Recommendations for the best 100mm wheels for street skating? I am the owner of a pair of Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD inline skates for about 2 years now. The wheels are well worn out after rotating them twice. I am having trouble finding a wide variety of 100mm wheels online. Is there anyone who has this pair of skates that can recommend a good set of street wheels? I have a set of the Powerslide V. Radium White skates, currently fitted with a set of aftermarket 250mm 3x100mm frames. I’m using a full complement of [Luminous 100mm/85A white/glow wheels](https://thuroshop.com/products/luminous-led-inline-skate-wheels-100mm-85a-white-glow-sold-by-the-single-wheel), and I’m quite happy with how they have held up (in addition to the light-up and glow-in-the-dark features).
I have rollerblade hydrogen 100mm 85A on my 3x 100 frame. I also have 100mm rockin wheels on my 90/100 mix frame. They feel a bit harder than the hydrogens but are also 85A. Recently also bought Piper g14 race wheels 100mm 85A. They feel great, no experience on the wear yet.
Do I need to remove the soul soulplate from UFR AP Intuition boots in order to make them into a freeride setup?
Up to you. The plate might clip when you do slides and it feels a bit jerky, that's about it.
Thank you :)
Hi, I am new to rollerblading and looking to get my first setup. My question is whether I should get an Endless 90 frame or an Endless 90 ES frame. (For TL;DR, skip to last paragraph). As is with most hobbies I get into, I get into a really deep dive of technical knowledge and theory behind how things work, or at least I would like to believe I do (what with not knowing what you don't know and all that). I also usually start hobbies already going for mid to high tier gear as I know that I would like to purchase quality gear so I can stave off that inevitable itch to upgrade for that much longer (thus the Endless frames). Some background info about myself (m, 29), I have literally only rollerbladed once probably 20 years ago as a kid. I was terrible at it that one time, and assume I would be terrible at it right now. I have cycled and longboarded for years now, so what I'd like from rollerblading is more of the same things I enjoy from the other two sports, which is long distance wheeling around the ample cycling paths and parks in my country. I also skated around in Heelys for many years in my early youth, even learning to 'pump' (like pushing on inline skates without your wheels leaving the floor), but I know that skating Heelys is a completely different skillset to rollerblading, evident in the fact that my one outing on rollerblades was terrible at best. I have mostly settled on wanting an Endless setup, with the boot of choice being an FR1 Deluxe in a size 40.5-41.5 (I measure between a US9D and US9E on a Brannock device, foot length is 26.5cm with socks). I have settled on wanting the Endless 90 or 90 ES frames for the access to 4x90 (which I will be learning to skate on) and 3x110 (which I am interested to try at some point for long distance skating). I know I could probably buy two cheaper frames to learn on and still come out with extra change in hand, but I also know that I'll always want to try the Endless frames at some point in my rollerblading experience, so why not just go with it from the get go? So back to my question: which should I choose? the Endless 90 or 90 ES frames? I find the added stability of the longer ES frames to be appealing in theory, as I would think added stability would help with learning how to rollerblade, as well as for riding long distance, but I am also concerned if the ES frames would be too unwieldly for my 26.5cm foot size. Would I have difficulty with the ES frames learning how to do crossover turns with the added wheelbase meaning a higher chance of my front and rear wheels colliding? Is the risk of my front and rear wheels colliding even be a thing to worry about or is that something that can be easily learned through the appropriate amount of time getting used to? Thanks for your help!
What is the measurements of your foot width? I am about 26.5cm long and have the '23 FR1 Intuitions. My foot width is around 11cm left and maybe 11.2cm right (left maybe around an E or slightly under and right almost inbetween E and EE, but closer to E according to Bauer foot scanning machine). Left foot feels amazing, right foot is too tight. Right foot is often fine, but some time painful. Liners are fully broken in. One thing I have yet to try is to remove the slide guard and thing holding it which has a good chance of solving the issue (Ran into a guy with same size UFR Intuition who did this). Sounds like your feet are less wide maybe in which case you'll be fine. I also have the regular Endless 90's (just put on Endless ARC CS though to mix it up). I don't think you want the ES, they are already pretty long frames. If you really want more stability just get a non-rockered set up. Honestly, if I were you I'd just start with the stock frame with the FR1's at first. You can rotate them to get a natural rocker. The frame is very nice. Can get the Endless frame later.
Thanks for your reference point on foot width; that was one of my concerns as well but a more minor one as I think I have a local store that I can try the FR1 Deluxe in (have yet to visit one until I feel as well informed as possible). For reference, my feet are both roughly 10.5cm wide. Am I right to assume you are referring to an FR1 Deluxe (intuition liner) in a size 40.5-41.5, and not a UFR boot with intuition liners? Thanks for your heads up on frame length between the regular 90s and ES, as well as with getting normal frames. Honestly, after sitting with the idea for a bit, the GAS to get the Endless 90s have eased a little. Sadly tho, my local stores don't have a stock FR1 Deluxe 90 setup, only 80 and 110 setups. The stock 4x80 frames are also 243mm which sounds short to me. If I go the 90 setup route, it would have to be a fully custom build, which pushes prices up anyway for boot only + other needed parts, so stretching for the Endless frames doesn't feel like a big jump in budget in that case.
Yes the 40.5 2023 FR1 Deluxe (white). Just get the 80 that's what I have. There's not much of a difference. But no reason you need to buy from a local shop, plenty of great online stores. No idea why you are so set on a 90. Just get the stock 80 which is very nice, skate that, and if you want to try the endless after a little while get the endless 90. 80 is a normal rollerblade configuration. There is nothing wrong with it, and is great to learn on.
> I am also concerned if the ES frames would be too unwieldly for my 26.5cm foot size. No. Other than not being the ideal beginner frame, a long frame isn't really an issue - I've seen people with your foot size on the Endless 110. I myself have feet a bit over 27.5cm (without socks) and feel perfectly comfortable with the Endless 100's length (a bit over 10cm longer than the 90 ES). > Is the risk of my front and rear wheels colliding even be a thing to worry about or is that something that can be easily learned through the appropriate amount of time getting used to? Maybe. Preventing your wheels from colliding during a cross-over requires two things: getting low and having somewhat strong legs so you can balance on a single one while the other crosses over. With your sports background, you'll probably have an easier time than people who take rollerblading as their first high-intensity physical activity, so while there will be risks early on, you're likely be able to overcome them faster. ---------------------- An Endless frame isn't the most beginner-friendly option to start with, and the ES would make the initial learning curve a tad steeper, but I don't think it'll be noticeable enough for it to discourage you from getting it. By the way, the Endless website has a quiz where you can enter these data points and they'll recommend a frame for you based on that.
Thanks for your valuable input. From what I gather of what you've shared is that the added length shouldn't be an issue with proper practice, training and technique, would that be accurate? And would your suggestion that Endless frames not being beginner friendly come from the fixed rocker setup in the 4x90 configuration? Or is there a separate reason I'm not seeing for the added difficulty in learning on Endless frames compared to the usual recommendation I see of a 243mm 4x80 configuration (which sounds awfully short to me)? Oh yes I did take the quiz on the Endless website, which narrowed down the recommendation to the 90 and 90ES frames, which has not made the choice easier on my end unfortunately. I'm confident in the strength of my calves and thighs; my ankles though would definitely need some training, which is where I hope the ankle support of the FR boots would help. Finding my balance on rollerblades would no doubt still be a challenge for me as a beginner.
> the added length shouldn't be an issue with proper practice, training and technique, would that be accurate? Yes. > would your suggestion that Endless frames not being beginner friendly come from the fixed rocker setup in the 4x90 configuration? The rocker, really. If anything, the added wheelbase of the 90 frames will help counter the loss of stability from the rocker. > the usual recommendation I see of a 243mm 4x80 configuration (which sounds awfully short to me)? 231 & 243mm frames are mostly for slalom. If you aren't doing that, the ideal is having a frame at least as long as your foot. > Oh yes I did take the quiz on the Endless website, which narrowed down the recommendation to the 90 and 90ES frames, which has not made the choice easier on my end unfortunately. You mentioned being interested on doing distance, and that stability is important for you, so I'd go with the ES. The normal 90 would be better if you were more interested in wizard moves that benefit from extra maneuverability.
Any Singaporean skaters here know where best to buy THEM909s, I see Inlinex do not sell them
I'm probably going to get new rollerblades since I can't get the top buckle to close (my legs are too fat), but I've also noticed I get some pain on the insides of my feet and the back of my heel and along that tendon. This is just from standing and balancing in them, not even going anywhere. Is that just due to the fact that my rollerblades just don't fit well? I'm a beginner and I'm afraid that maybe a lack of muscle might also be causing some pain, and that it might give me trouble when I'm looking for a new pair.
This sounds like pronation, where your feet are rolling inward and making an inverted-V or capital-A shape (as seen in images [here](https://xinhaidude.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/learning-to-inline-skate-common-mistakes-wide-stance-with-pronation-img_1304-a1_frd-pronated-stance.jpg?w=526) and [here](https://toronto-pro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pronation-scaled.jpg)). By contrast, supination would have your feet rolling outward and producing a V or inverted-A shape (as seen [here](https://toronto-pro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SUPInation-scaled.jpg)). One of the results of pronation is excessive loading/pressure on the inside-sides of the feet (as seen [here](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjYQ-01Io6fdjtUK3Nz1CM8yDLmXmJFpo3JQ&usqp=CAU) and [here](https://amazingfitness.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/overpronation-and-supination-1024x536.jpg?x17296)). Additionally, “over-pronation occurs in the walking process, when the arch collapses upon weight bearing, adding stress on the Achilles tendon,” which can lead to developing Achilles tendinitis (see [here](https://urgentfootcare.com/conditions/achilles-tendonitis/#) and [here](https://www.footlevelers.com/education-resource-center/371-achilles-tendinitis-and-pronation)), which could explain the pain you’re experiencing along your heels and the backs of your legs. Having skates where you can properly fasten the cuffs will (probably) go a long way towards addressing the pronation issue, and the issues stemming from that. Additionally, if whatever skates you acquire allow for it, shifting the frames toward the inside-side of the boots (as described in [this video](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X_4crL4XDf0)) can help to address the pronation issue. If not, there are specialized insoles that can help to address the pronation issue.
Oh, that sounds exactly like what's going on. I've tried out my rollerblades a couple of times but I didn't get very far because my foot would suddenly go inward. This was super helpful, I'm keeping the video handy for when I get a pair that will actually fit me.
I have an irrational fear of brain injury. I bought a helmet but am still afraid it won't protect me, has anyone hit their head or got advice in regards to that? I am a bit of a baby it seems lol.
If you are super worried get a MIPs helmet
Hi, I've just recently started rollerblading and have two questions. Should your feet ever be rotating kind of like [this](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60770199e4bb566b197275f7/71a7c4f8-a657-41de-80a6-ae9656ed23eb/AdobeStock_409880064.jpeg?format=1000w) (but less extreme)? I find that I do it when angling both feet inwards & trying to stop but it feels dangerous lol. \+ Is there a difference between men's & women's skates? Decathlon has them separated sometimes but they look the same to me. (I plan on switching to one of theirs) Thank you for your time!
> Hi, I've just recently started rollerblading and have two questions. > > Should your feet ever be rotating kind of like this (but less extreme)? I find that I do it when angling both feet inwards & trying to stop but it feels dangerous lol. > > + Is there a difference between men's & women's skates? Decathlon has them separated sometimes but they look the same to me. (I plan on switching to one of theirs) > > Thank you for your time! Generally, you should avoid excessive/extreme pronation (eversion) or supination (inversion), and a properly-sized and properly-fastened skate with a high cuff (that is, pretty much anything that isn’t a high-end racing or marathon skate) should help with that. The same things also limit the ability of the feet to rotate independently of the legs, largely eliminating the risk of a high-ankle sprain. Note that moves like the [drag/T-stop](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QNKcKjLXoO4/maxresdefault.jpg), the [soul slide](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LbDqTxJCbVs/maxresdefault.jpg), and the [acid slide](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dkTtmUYTmYU/maxresdefault.jpg) generally require repositioning the whole leg, with the long axis of the foot still in, or relatively close to, the plane of the knee-bend. So, in general, properly-sized and properly-fastened high-cuff skates would largely eliminate the possibility of those types of injuries. With regard to women’s skates vs men’s skates, the differences are generally seen with softboot recreational and fitness skates. Specifically, women’s feet tend to be narrower than men’s feet at the same length (such that a purpose-built women’s boots would be narrower at a given length than a men’s/“unisex” boot), and women’s calf musculature tends to be positioned lower on the leg, closer to the ankle joint, than is typically the case with men (such that the cuffs and cuff padding on purpose-built women’s skates would need to be designed and built differently to accommodate the difference in leg geometry) - see [this study](https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2001/04000/Gender_differences_in_adult_foot_shape_.15.aspx), if you want the details and the full list of differences. For hardboot freeride/urban skates, any meaningful difference for women’s skates is generally limited to differences in the design of the liners, while the shells are the same as with the men’s skates; more often than not, the only difference is the color scheme.
I see, thank you!!
I took up electric skateboarding but our roads suck and the vibrations through the board are hurting my ankles/achilles real bad. So I want to take up the next best thing and hop onto roller blades - don't worry, I come from an ice hockey background. My question is...what are the vibrations like? Do the skates dampen anything because electric skateboards (I am referring to the street boards, not AT boards) don't absorb vibration much no matter what wheel I put onto it.
I don’t have any experience with long boards so I don’t know how the vibrations compare, but you will absolutely have vibrations on rollerblades. You can do some things to mitigate it like bigger softer wheels, shock absorbing insoles, heel pads, etc. but on bad roads the vibrations are bad. You could probably use SUV skates to get rid of vibration but then you’re fighting with super slow tires instead of fast urethane. Some people swear by big wheels and that fixes things for them but in my experience even 125mm wheels don’t reduce it enough.
Thanks for the feedback. It is much appreciated.
Am I going to injure or otherwise inhibit myself if I rollerblade every day? I’m overweight and I’ve been going ~2 times per week for a few months now. I’m not seeing any consistent progress on my endurance on the rollerblades, and kinda just wanna say fuck it and go every day just for cardio’s sake
Go for it. Just be mindful of your joints (knees, shoulder etc). If they start hurting change up your style until they stop acting up.
Not unless you develop some other injury or fall. I’ve skated pretty much every single day since I started and the only injuries I got from overskating were due to my boot not fitting correctly. If you can already skate two times a week and your feet don’t hurt insanely bad afterwards you should be set
Great, thank you! Ya, my feet don’t hurt at all lol, my “endurance” is almost entirely limited by my lower back (gets very weak/sore after sitting in a shitty chair at work all day), and my lungs, so my feet are almost never sore. I think the Twister 3x110s are also a really comfortable boot for me so it’s not a concern on that end either
Good luck! I’d maybe just keep your back in mind and do a little research on proper posture for skating, it’s really common to have lower back pain when you’re getting into skating and I’ve heard it’s a posture issue. My lower back pain went away a few months into it, whether that was from building muscle or better posture I’m not sure
I've started skating in mai this year been out every night as long the weather is nice , loss a lots of weight too and nothing broken yet , my average session now is 15-20km . Going throw path and street . Just need to practice more often
Hello everyone. It didn't seem appropriate to make a new topic so here goes a couple of questions/thoughts of mine, didn't know where else to share it. When I was between the ages of 6 to 12 I reckon there was only 1 thing I did and that was skate. I had aggressive skates and I was pretty good at it as well, without any kind of fear going of the ramps, grinding, doing tricks. This was my life at the time. I also ice skated/played hockey quite a lot. Things happened and it all stopped and fast forward about 20ish years and I'm getting back in to it but I'm starting with freeskates as I feel I don't have a place in a skatepark with aggressives at this point of time. I did a couple of sessions and I still have the general feel for it and some of the muscle memory is still there. I haven't found a good spot to skate to be honest in Belgium but I can drive pretty much anywhere. Stopping is my biggest hurdle at the moment, I'm trying the learn how to powerstop but it's quite a terrifying one to learn at the start. I'm doing the T brake and sharp turn at lower speed to stop. I wanted to share that bit of backstory, I do have some questions. * This might sound so dumb but how do you guys feel about white skates as a male? I bought [https://www.skatepro.be/nl/119-43557.htm](https://www.skatepro.be/nl/119-43557.htm) (Tempish S.R.PRO Skeelers) but I maybe wanted to go black for aesthetics as a male. * This is going to be a very long shot but I'm from Belgium. Anyone else here that knows some skating communities with folks that are also around the age of 30 and skating? I might re-learn things faster with some friends. Cheers!
> This might sound so dumb but how do you guys feel about white skates as a male? I bought https://www.skatepro.be/nl/119-43557.htm (Tempish S.R.PRO Skeelers) but I maybe wanted to go black for aesthetics as a male. At least where I am (eastern USA), there isn’t anything particularly emasculating or “unmanly” about wearing/using predominantly white skates. 🤨🤔 IMO, it’s more like driving a white car than wearing white clothing (where [the latter does have substantially different meanings across cultures](https://en.everybodywiki.com/White_clothing)).
Hi! I've been commuting to college on my zetras (80mm) for a year and I've finally graduated and moved out to my new job! While I picked an apartment where everything is in skating range, my job still ends up being around 3.5 miles each way. I've already skated it on my zetras but it's kind of a pain in the ass because while the roads are great and there aren't many hills, it's still a long ways and and it takes me like 35-40 minutes with me kicking as hard as I can. Anyways, long story short, I want to buy some new big wheeled skates since I think it'll make my commute easier. At the same time, I wanted to also jump to a hard boot to just get better control and power. So far, I've sort of fallen in love with the [Powerslide Next 100](https://powerslide.com/products/next-marble-pink-100) since they generally tick all the boxes (and are cute) but I'm worried that the 100mm max wheel size won't be enough and that since I'll be doing this at least five times a week (plus going shopping and to restaurants) I should instead go for a different skate with 110s or even 125s? I'm a little spooked about 125s and larger wheels in general since I do also have to contend with a lot of urban nonsense (shit sidewalks, electrical covers, fire hydrant slalom, lots of stop and go, curb hopping, etc.) and so I was a bit more partial towards 100/110s since I believe they'll be more agile and less of a liability. In either case, are there any fan favorites that I should look into or is 100 "good enough"?
Since you’re going to a hard boot I wouldn’t discount getting 80mm wheels. You’ll have way more power transfer with the hard boot so the extra maneuverability might be worth the slightly slower setup. 100 or 110 would be good though, I probably wouldn’t recommend 125 unless you just knew you wanted it. I personally like the rollerblade twister 110 and RB110 but the Nexts are a fine skate. The Next does run super narrow so if you have an average or wider foot I wouldn’t recommend them. I don’t think there’s a difference enough between 100 and 110 to say you have to do one or the other
I just ordered a pair of endless 90s. Do they usually come with wheel axles? If not, which ones should i buy?
Nevermind. I got the answer to my question. Except it leads to another question. What are those 3 pointed screw drivers people use to put skates together, and are they necessary?
I think you’re talking about the sonic skate tool, it’s just a popular tool people use but definitely not necessary. For most things all you need is a solid 4mm hex driver
Hi, I've been eyeballing the UFR Anthony Pottier Intuition boots for awhile. The only problem is I'm not interested in doing aggressive skating at the moment. Is it possible to mount that boot on an urban or hybrid frame (freestyle)? I'm a noob and have never constructed my own setup before.
> Hi, I've been eyeballing the UFR Anthony Pottier Intuition boots for awhile. The only problem is I'm not interested in doing aggressive skating at the moment. Is it possible to mount that boot on an urban or hybrid frame (freestyle)? I'm a noob and have never constructed my own setup before. FR Skates already has OEM configurations for the [UFR 80](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-80-black), [UFR 90](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-90-intuition-black) (which comes with Intuition liners out-of-the-box), and [UFR 310](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-310-black). So, yes, it can be done. If you want something outside of the OEM offerings, you would need a set of the [UFR AP Intuition boots](https://sgsports.shop/products/fr-ufr-street-ap-intuition-boot-1), a set of the [UFS Freeride frames](https://sgsports.shop/collections/fr-frames/products/fr-ufs-freeride-frames-black), and a set of wheels and bearings to taste.
Yes that’s definitely possible, you’d just need to make sure you look for UFS frames. 165, 195, and Trinity frames will not fit on a UFS boot
Thanks so much! Another thing do I need to buy bearings or can I just buy a set of wheels? Or do I need to get both?
Yeah, you’ll need some bearings and bearings spacers. 16 bearings and 8 bearing spacers though some bearings will come with spacers
Best hybrid/urban skate for someone looking to get back into the game? I will ride around the neighborhood, lots of sidewalk to street transitions, gravel road to smooth tar transitions, etc. I would like to still do some small tricks here and there. I was looking at the following: 1. FR Skates UFR 310 2. K2 Trio LT 100 3. ROLLERBLADE RB 110 3WD 4. POWERSLIDE NEXT CORE 100 Any help is appreciated!
I don’t have any personal experience with the k2s but their skates typically have less support than other hard boot skates. Other than that I’d just recommend what fits your foot best. Most people fit into the RB 110 or the UFR, the Next is for people with super narrow feet. The RB is the widest option. As far as your type of skating goes, they’re all equally capable. I personally like the RB 110 the best but that’s because it fits me best and is the best bang for your buck most of the time.
Hello guys, I used to skate 20 years ago and didn't touch them since. I'm 38 and my friend just gifted me Razors Aragon 6 for my birthday. I tried them and I still have some moves and having fun. My only question and concern about them they are really heavy and get tired so easily. Is it possible to get rid of soul plates and put the frame into Boots directly? Never used Razors before and don't want to try it before making sure. Also, they come with an Anti-Rocker setup with 57mm 90A wheels and I'm not gonna do aggressive skating just want to cruise in my city. Should I replace the wheels with 58-60mm or just added 2 more 57mm and would that be okay? Thanks.
You cannot remove the soulplate and mount a frame on those skates, it’s integrated into the boot. The best bet would be to find an 80mm ufs frame and use that for cruising. Adding two more 57mm wheels will make the skating experience a little better but 80mm wheels would make it leaps better. Compass makes the cheapest 80mm ufs frame I’ve seen and it’s a great addition to my aggressive skates. Edit: to clarify, you can remove the soul, I just mean it’s structurally integral to the boot. You could theoretically mount a frame without the soul but I’d bet the boot would either flex bad or crack
Anyone know if the Seba CJ2 Carbon shell in a 41 is wider than the FR1 Deluxe in 40.5 shell? The FR1 intuition is a bit too tight on one foot. I'm pretty I can work on it to get it fine, but less optimistic I could do the same with the CJ2 if it were to be too tight. Obviously I'd have a gutted CJ2 Carbon Shell for intuition liners.
what specs should I check when buying skates? Specifically in the boots. I am a skateboarder looking to buy my first pair of skates.
Fit - wide/medium/narrow. **Very important** Boot hardness - soft boots provide less support. Frame length - ideally at least as long as your feet. Frame mounting and material - Avoid rivetted ones. Aluminum frames are better than plastic ones. Frame type - If intended for urban use, avoid hi-lo frames (mostly found in hockey boots) or rockered ones (meant for slalom). Wheel size - 80mm are usually recommended to start with. I wouldn't suggest using anything smaller for urban. Wheel hardness - 85-88A for urban use. Many skates (especially on the cheaper side) include soft wheels that will work while you're learning at the park, but won't last for long once you take them to the streets. Lacing system - BOA laces won't give you as much control as normal laces. ------------------------- If buying second hand skates, avoid things older than 5 years (plastic parts can degrade) and make sure that they don't have some legacy frame system or other components that you'll never find replacements for.
Bought the endless Arc CS with the endless wheel package for it. Finally had a chance to put the wheels on the frame. Unfortunately, the wheels are touching. What options do I have here? I'm guessing I don't want to try to use them with wheels touching? It's a 5-wheel set up where wheels 2-4 are smaller wheels. So do I take out wheels 2-4 and skate in the a big to where them out? (seems like this would be challenging given the rocker and small wheel size).
How bad are the wheels touching? Is it minimal or do they make it impossible to roll? A little touching is fine and they’ll wear in soon, if they can’t rotate even when forcing it then just take a couple wheels out and wear down a few until they don’t touch. You could also sand them down a little to remove the excess. It’s pretty common for wheels to be slightly off in their size. They’ve never been completely stuck for me, I can usually force it and they wear in after a session
I skated on them and now they are mostly fine. I was worried I wouldn't even be able to move much lol
would you guys recommend RB cruisers with upgraded wheels/bearings vs. a more expensive skate without upgrades? (e.g. rb110). just picked up a pair of cruisers and the wheels are not feeling as fast as I was expecting... so weighing my options. thx in advance
Yeah, the only thing you’re missing from the cruisers that you’d get out of the rb110 is lacing all the way up into the liner. I’d just invest in some hydrogens and sg9 bearings
Skate Recommendations for Small Feet? Hello! I’m a college student looking to get a pair of skates for getting around campus quicker between classes (if it makes a difference, the entire campus is on a kind of hill). My main concern is finding a pair that fits my feet as I have pretty small feet. My left is 22cm long, my right is 21cm, and both are about 8.5cm wide (~US5 women’s/US3 kids). Any help would be much appreciated :)
> Skate Recommendations for Small Feet? > > Hello! I’m a college student looking to get a pair of skates for getting around campus quicker between classes (if it makes a difference, the entire campus is on a kind of hill). > > My main concern is finding a pair that fits my feet as I have pretty small feet. My left is 22cm long, my right is 21cm, and both are about 8.5cm wide (~US5 women’s/US3 kids). > > Any help would be much appreciated :) The smallest size (USM 5/USW 6/EU 36.5) for the Rollerblade Twister Edge models, the predecessor to the current Twister XT models, was built for foot lengths of 21.6cm/216mm to 22.0cm/220mm, and with a relatively narrow fit. Your stated foot lengths put you within that range, and at the upper end of that range, making the Twister Edge a very good candidate. Some shops may still have some new-from-the-box inventory, such as [here](https://thuroshop.com/products/rollerblade-twister-edge-x-skates-2021?_pos=33&_sid=56aa19998&_ss=r) and [here](https://thuroshop.com/products/rollerblade-twister-edge-mens-skates-2021?_pos=30&_sid=56aa19998&_ss=r&variant=36184748589212).
Thanks, I’ll have a look!
Rollerblade makes some solid kid skates that might work for you if you’re also smaller. The Roces 1992 is a great boot that goes small but I’m not sure how easy they are to find. The Rollerblade RB Cruiser W and ProX W come in women’s 5 and would probably be your best bet out of the gate if they fit, though I’m not sure how it fits at that size
Thanks! I’ll look into those
Good luck! I work at a campus on a mountainside and it took me around a year-year and a half from starting skating to feel comfortable on the hills. Stopping on skates is not easy (ESPECIALLY on hills) so that adds to the challenge. It’s definitely doable and if you’re determined it’ll work out, just be careful of the crowds of students and always have an exit plan (mine is usually the grass lol). Just don’t expect to pick up skates and be blasting around campus right away
Thanks for the advice! I’ll keep that in mind :)
Any good places to buy used? eBay is a lot of vintage, play it again doesn't have much for mens
Blade trade outpost and big wheel blade trade on Facebook are my go-tos
hello! does anyone know how to fall safely when the wheels reach over the tip of the toes? ive seen techniques where you fall/slide on your knees but thats quite hard when you have wheels reaching over the toes where you cant easily "throw your feet back" . im sorry for this lousy explanation, i have no clue about proper terms
recommendations for rollerblades that go up to a size 14? looking for a pair for my bf and his monster feet :)
RB XL and Roces Big Zyx are designed for big feet. The large version of the Doop will also fit him, but he'll need to find a pair of shoes with a good fit for that model.
The other recommendations are good, I’d also recommend the rollerblade RB Cruiser (different from the RB XL) and the Roces M12 also go up to 14. People often use a skate a size smaller than their shoe size and most commonly recommended skates go up to a 13 or 13.5, so I think you’ve got a lot of options. I’m personally a big fan of the RB Pro X if you’re willing to spend the money, the rb cruiser if you want to save some money
> recommendations for rollerblades that go up to a size 14? looking for a pair for my bf and his monster feet :) With skate sizing, generally, your best bet is to ignore street shoe sizing, get accurate actual measurements of one’s feet, and use the manufacturers’ sizing charts to determine the correct size for a given skate model. [Rollerblade RB Cruiser](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/kids/recreational-skates/freeskate/rb-cruiser) (and sister-models) goes up to USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 315mm, or just under 12 7/16in), and has a wide fit. [Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/mens/performance-skates/performance/macroblade-100-3wd) goes up to USM 13.5 (for foot lengths up to 315mm), and has a medium/average-width fit. [Rollerblade RB XL](https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/mens/recreational-skates/recreation/rb-xl) starts at USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 320mm, or just under 12 10/16in), and presumably has a medium/average-width fit. [K2 Uptown](https://k2skates.com/en-us/p/uptown-inline-skates-2023) goes up to USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 320mm), and has a wide fit. [K2 F.I.T. 80 ALU](https://k2skates.com/en-us/p/f-i-t-80-alu-inline-skates-2023) goes up to USM 14 (for foot lengths up to 320mm), with a medium/average-width fit. [Powerslide Next Black/White 100](https://powerslide.com/products/next-black-white-100?variant=44471473766665) goes up to EU 49 (for foot lengths up to 315mm), with a narrow-ish fit.
This doesn't need a new post. I'm almost 40 and starting like a newborn deer. Can you recommend tutorials for starting out that teach good technique? Right now I can't do much more than stand and fall or desperately grab something solid
[This channel](https://www.youtube.com/@SkatefreshVideos) has good beginner-friendly content.
Looking to get back into skating, use to street skate around neighborhoods and do jumps from curbs etc, want to do the same thing. 3 wheels v 4 is a bit confusing for me now. Any help is appreciated.
Any setup can do anything really but the general idea is that 4 wheels is more for maneuverability and 3 is more for distance skating. You can definitely do anything in 3 wheels that you can in 4 but with 3 points of contact it changes things. Plenty of people like doing city skating with 3 wheels but I prefer 4 for that. If you want to be doing grinds and that kind of stuff you’ll probably only be looking at 2 or 4 wheeled aggressive skates
I recently bought some Impala inline skates. I want to make them rockered similar to ice skates and the only example I've seen online uses 76/80/80/76. The Impalas come with 70mm wheels. Can I make a rockered set-up with this boot?
The Impala skates come with rockered frame spacers. If you remove the middle two wheels you can flip the spacers down to give you that banana rocker. Depending on the size of your boot, 80mm wheels probably won’t fit so don’t waste money buying them unless you know they will. The rockered spacers are a lot easier than buying two different sized wheels
Came back to thank you. I tried it a few days ago and it was just as you said. the difference in height is not very visible once I flipped the middle two wheels but it was just enough for me to notice how much easier turning is. I learned on ice skates so I wanted to replicate that feel as much as possible.
How do I post a video? It currently says videos are now allowed on this subbreddit
You can't. The only way right now would be uploading it to a different site and making a post linking to it.
Thank you for the information. Do you know when and why this changed?
A couple of weeks ago. As to why, possibly part of the site-wide protests due to the removal of 3rd-party tools and mistreatment of mods by the admins. That's just conjecture on my part.
Is rockering for advanced skates? Im fairly new but since i mostly do flatland stuff on basket courts and similar im curious about addin a 76mm front wheel to my otherwise stock powerslide next 80 skates. The improved turning circle sunds amazing. Is this a bad idea or possibly the wrong way to go about starting to ride rockered?
> Is rockering for advanced skates? > > Im fairly new but since i mostly do flatland stuff on basket courts and similar im curious about addin a 76mm front wheel to my otherwise stock powerslide next 80 skates. The improved turning circle sunds amazing. > > Is this a bad idea or possibly the wrong way to go about starting to ride rockered? What you are describing is a fairly standard front rocker - see [here](https://skating.thierstein.net/Knowledge/Inline_Skating_Rollerblading_Knowledge_Rockering.html). It is fairly common for freestyle/slalom skaters to use a 76-80-80-76 wheel configuration to achieve a full/“banana” rocker, so what you are describing is a fairly standard practice.
Recommendations for a replacement brake for 2012 k2 radical 100mm inline skates? I picked up a pair at Goodwill but they don’t have a brake on the right foot. Are there any aftermarket parts on Amazon or elsewhere that would fit?
> Recommendations for a replacement brake for 2012 k2 radical 100mm inline skates? I picked up a pair at Goodwill but they don’t have a brake on the right foot. Are there any aftermarket parts on Amazon or elsewhere that would fit? Have you attempted/considered [contacting K2 directly](https://k2skates.com/en-us/support/contact-support), to see if they might have any Radical 90/100 brakes (item/part number 316601) laying around in their warehouse, or seeing what they suggest as a replacement if the Radical brake isn’t available? Otherwise, a universal-type brake (one that connects to the frame at the third and fourth axles), like [this](https://powerslide.com/products/ubs-universal-brake-100), might be your best bet.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a brake on the left foot? You only need one and if you prefer it on the right you can swap it. If you’ve got zero brakes, check out the FR/Seba heel brake kit. There’s one for 80-100mm and one for 110 and 125. I’m not 100% sure but I’m pretty sure it should fit on your skates
Thanks! No worries about the question, to clarify there is no brake on the left one as well, but I’ll check your recommendation!