I know that ya'll obviously want to sell moxie skates, but given how so many people are trying to just get out there and learn and lots of folks don't have $$ coming in - it could be a cool video idea to see someone find a fixer-upper pair of skates off Market Place or Ebay or from a thrift shop and then refurbish them for like, under $150. What to look for in used skates, what is worth replacing and what can you work with as a beginner. That kinda stuff, cause lots of folks wanna learn and eventually want to buy Moxies, but rn just cannot afford it (and also so many people are waiting for months even if they have ordered and just wanna get out there on something.) Anyway - a video idea for you...
Yeah that’s an awesome idea! I just decided to bite the bullet and get some moxi beach bunnies! I got mine from Derby warehouse and they have a awesome price for beach bunnies, GREAT customer service and fast shipping! It’s not far from your budget of $150! I was really skeptical for spending $170 for skates but it’s totally worth it! I really would have loved a fixer upper pair of skates!! Cuz let’s face it it’s an investment! But once you get rolling you won’t wanna stop! Hopefully you can find some lightly used or save up and get some skates soon and get ROLLING!!! 💜
I love that you talk about doing this as a "life extension" that's a huge reason I skate. I am gonna be that 90-year-old dancing on wheels in the sun!! #lifegoals
Same. I had back issues and walking is too SLOW of an exercise for me, so I consider skating low impact more so than running for my back. It actually helped my back . Keep movin and groovin'!
A correction: a durometer is the name of the instrument used to test hardness of a soft material (PU, Rubber, Leather, soft plastics) Shore A (A rating) is used for the softer of these materials. You can call it shore hardness or durometer hardness to differentiate from the other tests like Vickers or Rockwell which are used on metals and such.
I wish Moxi would come out with a skate subscription box with different tiers! Like some offer exclusive access to early releases or restock updates, cute accessories, challenges, scavenger hunts, wheels on your birthday!
Summary of key info of the first 52 min: Printed on the wheel: Hardness and diameter. Hardness (durometer): Measured in an a-scale, the higher the number, the harder the wheel. The outdoor wheels are softer between 72a-82 so that you don’t feel the ground that much. Indoor wheels are harder >82 up to 100. Harder wheels are faster and you have more sensitivity, the soft is slow because it absorbs more. Diameter: Measured in millimeter. The shorter the wheel the more ground control. The higher the better is the cruise feeling and the more lofty and less balanced it feels. The most standard in rollerblading 57mm, the moxi trick wheel is 59. You wanna stick between 48-65. Running surface (contact patch): Actal surface that touches the ground. The narrower, the better it is for agility but the more balance is needed. The wider the harder to turn but the more grounded you feel. Short stubby outdoor dance wheels those of the beach bunnies, cannot be purchased separately yet. Trick wheel is the all purpose indoor wheel, good for dancing and ramping 97a and 20 cm running surface and size of 55 or 59. Funday wheel running surface: 18 mm. the width of the wheel is going to give you stability. It's great for outdoors and the skate park. The quality of the wheel material (polyurethane) and the core of the wheels and how well both matches defines how organic the feeling is. Both are essential for the integrity, stability and the roll and you want the core to match the hardness of the polyurethane. The larger the core the more you feel the core and the hardness of the core, however the smaller the core the more polyurethane you feel. The core controls the trueness of the roll of the wheel. Also the lip of the wheel makes a big difference for trick and outdoor skating and will influence how quick it‘ll wear down. You cannot put skateboard wheels on rollerskate axles, however vice versa works.
I LOVE that you are a storyteller - it's my fav part of your videos how passionate and emotional and tangential you are in providing info. You're easy to follow, so interesting and very articulate. I'm super impressed and find it so comforting and fun to watch these - like you're providing this safe space for me to hang out in and learn.
Your skates have changed my life! I used to skate as a kid and I remember how much fun it was...then the rink closed in my hood and it was something I got to do rarely unless I went to the ice rink...covid19 happened just as I was contemplating buying a pair of skates (after a video of you skating randomly showed up in my recommendations) and I’m so glad I was able to get a pair before the shortage. I skate almost everyday and have gotten my daughter into it and now we have a blast together. Thank you!
Waiting for my first roller skate while watching this. 💛 That's why I choose Moxi. Are you kidding me? I am almost two hours here and I love it. Quality, education, free classes for beginners.. Explanation of how she came with what it is now. I love your excitement while talking and interacting, your patience and giving take to make sure you cover all. Thank you for the videos, Estro. I learned a lot. Keep it up, please! 🥰
I really appreciate that you’ve made such a beautifully crafted, and stylish brand of skates but also that you’ve taken the time to explain EVERYTHING in videos for us who are new here and doing research on what we want/need. I’ve done hours of research now and I just placed an order for your Moxi Lolly skates and I’m soooo excited. Thank you so much for your amazing brand!!!💜
Estro-Jen is very thorough in her explanation and in her description of the what, the how and the why’s. She is quite specific and i admire the fact that she is so authentic in even her fumbling of words and or ideas ( not meant as a disrespect @ all- actually a compliment ). Thanks Jen. Keep up the good work sis!
I first watched this video in October, 2020 when I got my Lolly's. I love learning about roller skates and skating from you. I love how you are uncomfortable at first but you get into the nitty gritty details and help us learn and decide what is best for each of us based on what we want. I bought the fundaes after watching this. Quite different from the outdoor wheels, so much better for agility. I tried to go back to the outdoor wheels for the softness but I didn't have as much control because it was very clunky. Big wide wheels. Thank you 😊
I love your energy, honesty and passion for roller skating. I am 42 and just started roller skating ... I love it, I am so addicted ... in a good way lol ... It has helped make me a more confident person overall. Thank you for all your videos!
don't apologize for getting slipped up. You have amazing communication skills. You're running without a script and killing it. I watched you talk about wheels for two hours.
This was so helpful for me when I first got my skates for Halloween, 2020. I started on the stock Lilly wheel, of course. But after watching this video I got a set of fundaes which are great. I love them. Then I went back to the outdoor wheels for a few days and I could not even turn anymore. I had no agility, even though they’re smooth. Then I got a pair of luminous wheels because I mostly skate at night. My preference are the Fundaes but they don’t glow in the dark or light up. Right now I’m rocking the luminous which are harder than the Outdoor wheels but softer than the Fundaes. I am having fun lighting up the night but my favorite in terms of performance are the Fundaes. I have yet to try the trick wheels. I’m a pro now at changing my wheels and I have a set of bearings in each and every set of wheels. Thank you for teaching me so many things I need to know for beginning my skate journey. Love 💕😊
As a former truck driver, I found it interesting about the differences in wheel contact patch. Traction or ground contact is everything. That's pretty amazing to feel the core of the wheel.
I love watching these videos even though I don’t even have roller skates this channels has helped me do research for when I get them. I’ve literally been saving since this January and I’m so excited im so close to my goal and I can’t wait to join the roller skating community officially😊😊😊
What a masterclass! this is amazing for beginners who are starting to get into roller skating and are overwhelmed by all the options (such as myself). I was really impressed by the accurate knowledge about Argentine sidewalks :O I just started roller skating last weekend and I can't even imagine trying to skate on sidewalks here in Buenos Aires. They're irregular and full of surpises such as loose tiles, rocks, holes, and dog poo :P seems too dangerous for me at the moment
Hi, thanks for making this awesome video. I am a beginner and I have just bought new Moxi wheels for some vintage skates, probably from the 80’s. I intend to learn better and better and someday buy some amazing Moxi skates. There is not an indoor rink here in Berlin, Germany and I am forced to skate outdoors. Please make more videos about outdoor skating and also apparel and technical matters.Thank you and love from Berlin!
A year late but I live in PA too and I haven't found any clubs or rinks that aren't over an hour away. However, I did buy my first Moxi Beach Bunnies to see if still remember how to skate. It's been a long while but I'm excited! Thank you for all of your highly motivating videos. I wish we had more out here on the east coast.
Hey, just a friendly suggestion - the frequent recurring ads are really distracting. I'd prefer the ads to be more spread out even if they have to be a bit longer. Thanks!
I skate outside almost daily if the weather allows and I rotate my wheels twice a month. You wouldn't believe how worn the inside wheels can get! I just ordered my 2nd set of wheels...the first only lasted 4 months!
Thank you for explaining the difference between all of the different wheels. I was completely clueless. Lol. Can you make a video on how to take care of your skates? Skates are going to get dirty and it would be great to know how to properly care for them. Thanks. 😀
I LOVE the passion, intention and love that you put into each design! I love watching you nerd out on the products! I know that when I buy Moxi I buy quality!
Estro ! Thank you for being so awesome. I love the time you take to explain everything in your videos. You're truly a joy to watch. I pray that God continues to bless you and your business!
Wished I had seen this sooner! Completely agree with the analogy of ice to roller skating! I went from roller skating when I was 2 years old, to ice skating when I was 7 years old. Just coming back to roller skating at 45 years old, because I've moved away from nearby ice rinks... it's definitely trying my patience, because I don't remember the way wheels grab. A major frustration, when I forget my skate won't slide to the right or left on command.
When we used to skate when we were in grade school (outside) we had the skates that we strapped onto our shoes with a skate key and a strap around our ankle with metal wheels. We never went to a rink. I still have my skate key from when i was young.
Estro has totally inspired me to learn more about roller skating. I only have the basic skill level, but my sister just bought me a new pair of skates and I am super excited to turn this into a whole hobby already!! Estro is teaching me SO many things I didn't even know before. Thank you!!
Coming back to skating after many many years away and this video was excellent, rambling and all. Changed my wheels for the first time while watching and this was the perfect accompaniement.
Thankyou I’ve learnt so much ! I’m a virgin to roller skate world as an adult I did it a lot as a teenager I want that feeling back lol ..I’m in a COVID lockdown in Victoria Australia second round I decided to research roller skate companies and I have found your channel I’m totally addicted I want to buy my first pair all out of stock here till October and I can’t wait to purchase me beach bunny moxi when available. Can’t wait for ur nxt talk.. come on October!!!!!
I suffer from anxiety and MDD and I started practicing and going more to the rink and it’s been helping me deal with my mental health I got the moxi beach bunny in yellow and it’s so cute I love it
Jen, you are awesome! I show your videos to my daughters all the time. Thanks for being and inspiration! One of the faces that should show up in defining "strong like a girl!" They aspire to have moxie skates! Not just because they are sick skates, because of you!
i think a video on the different types of plates offered on customized moxi boots (lolly/jack) would be really helpful. i don't know anything about specific plate brands or types
So thrilled to own some Fundaes! I can skate out my front door to one park that has a skate park or to another park that has a an out door smooth rink. They've made bowl skating so much easier than it was on my previous clunker wheels and are lots of fun at the rink!
I would love a jack boot with the ivy jungle pattern 😍😍😍 I just got black jacks. Love them so much. Used to have ivy jungle. Loved them. Had to upgrade tho.
All of the info is awesome and all of those skates hanging behind you are gorgeous. I’ve been away from skating for so long but went to a rink this past Thursday, those rentals were horrid. I’m looking for first skates and the wheels I don’t comprehend, so thank you.
I have old Fan jets I bought back in 80's . Went back to the rink about 2 years ago with them and everyone loved them. They have only been used on a concrete rink. ( like mag wheels on cars ). That was the nite I broke my wrist. Wife doesn't want me going back. Skating is the most enjoyable and relaxing sport's apart from surfing. I just got over confident that nite. All the best wishes from Western Australia.
Thank you EstroJen. I want to grow old with skating! For sure. I'm gonna have to try out those kushy outdoor wheels. I learned a lot! Love to see you do your thing.
wheels are so interesting. i remember when I started playing derby in 2011 you couldnt get wheels harder than 100a, and then in the following years wheels at 101a, even 103a became available. very cool that this technology is developing as i type this
The way to demonstrate running surface difference would be to bring the two surfaces into direct contact (or a straightedge). This would also show relative flatness/straightness between them , i.e. concave or convex. But fascinating stuff! Thanks for your great teaching!
radar crush came out way after this video was uploaded but i just have to say how amazing they are for outdoor roller dance. 47mm 84A and 88A, i have the 84's and its transformed my skating. they almost dont feel as soft as they say they are because they are high quality and super tiny, i think thats why i love them. and that they're very square, it allows for tight spins and in place dance
interesting + incredible detail!!! you covered everything! your breakdown of wheel cores explains why after buying roll-line wheels 78A(trying to find the lightest outdoor wheels) with hugh plastic cores, I put them on ebay after 15 minutes of use, way too much rattle for concrete.
Firstly: Wish you had your wheels in stock! The Gummy ones. Secondly: Wish you shipped to Australia! Thirdly: I love your vibe Estro!!!!! I really enjoy your videos!
This has been amazingly helpful! I'm just starting my skating addiction and trying to figure out a lot of this stuff. Thank you!! Also, I ordered my Lolly's and I cannnnnt wait to get them!!!
Love your passion!! Thank you for sharing the knowledge. I have skated on and off my whole life. Played derby etc.. it's nice to learn the " why" I like things.
It's also important to keep in mind that the stock wheels on the beach bunny and panther skates don't have a hub. This means that if you are a heavier skater the wheel could compress slightly, or the wheels could start to squeak slightly over time due to the wheels squishing against the bearing ever so slightly.
@@zanerobbins7604 oh shit could you elab a bit for me? I've had my Panthers about a month am a super heavy skater and had a squeaky wheel at the end of the first week. If I get new bearings will they come with a hub? Help pls lol
@@darkwebgirl the bearing doesnt have the hub, the wheel does. If you get new wheels the squeaking problem should be resolved. The hub is the hard plastic part of the wheel that the bearing sits in and if the wheel is clear you can see it inside of the wheel. On derby wheels the hub is almost totally exposed and looks like spokes. It basically gives the wheel structure so it doesnt totally compress when weight is put on it, making it perform better. Examples of wheels with hubs would be the Moxi "Classic" wheels (also known as the "juicy" and "gummy" wheels, these wheels come on the stock lolly) and the Radar Energy wheels. An example of a wheel without a hub would be the Sonar Zen Wheels. Unfortunately outdoor wheels are in incredibly high demand right now and are basically out of stock everywhere, but if you keep your eyes peeled (and i mean, like, watch the wheel listing online like a hawk) you might be able to snag some.
25:40 97A wheel not to hard for outside not to soft to go around the rink. 55mm more grounded and 59 mm is taller. They are both 31 mm wide. Narrow wheel more agile. You use these for dance
I have used skate board wheels since the real rinks closed in the 90s because the only place left was skate parks and the street so bigger meatier more rugged wheels were required, which is why I would steal them from skateboards for my boot skates. Where can I get those 44mm wide wheels and is there something that is medium hardness that can absorb rough concrete ?! The thinner ones are what we guys used for speed skating back in the day b4 inlines...swapping them in an X to reduce uneven wear, brilliant tip, thanks...
I hope i can find those chonky cruiser wheels here in the Philippines. Are they perfect for beginners? I'm so glad i found your channel. It's helping me so much to prepare once I get my skates. Thank you for the passion!
Ive 9ften wondered what durometer old orange rink rentals are? I had vanathane back n the day for the rink I just found out its 99a on white lightinins
So if I'm primarily interested in rink and dance skating, but will be outside to practice sometimes, would you still do the fundae so you do dont have to change wheels all the time or do the trick wheel/a harder, more narrow wheel.
I LOVE you mentioned speed skating and how we were so in our own racing around a track like the ice speed skating olympic sport only we werent that cool 😎 😂😂😂 Had kiddos before able to go derby, but hey. There is still time and we are forever young.
Omg I feel you. Dislocated my knee tore my MCL, MPFL, and Meniscus.. 2 years to walk again. Dislocated dancing. Waited 2.5 yrs to skate again. That’s honestly my fav vid on my IG is the first day I skated after 2.5 yrs of learning to walk again. I feel you! Glad you made it through
Hmmm could it be that beyond oustide and inside binary that peolle usually use for wheels considerations is what you use you're using the wheels for. Like if you only jam skate outside you might consider a 92 aka a harder wheel not a gummy / "outdoor" wheel
Hi estro gen!! i like everything do in your tutes, they give alot of hope, encouragement, and easy to follow thanks !!!. i skated many years,😃😁😉, i never stretched,🙁warmed up,🙄 or learnedI the proper basic skills😩i know thats very bad, esp.now. viewing your tutes will change many of my bad habits, and i can learn proper basic skills.🤗 i'm just learning how to use this phone... so i hope u get my comment. me like u, I want and hope to encourage anyone who sees me skate.i think u would find my story interesting and encouraging and I"d like to sharei it, for me it would really be cool and important..well HAPPY SKATING and thanks again 🙂😁😊🙃😄😷 tom
Been trying to get my hands on some Fundae wheels, but they're sold out everywhere! I did find some trick wheels, so I'm excited to try those out at the skate park.
ive thought about this before just keeping in mind the height of the bottom of the skate so the wheel doesn't rub against the plate. im not sure about the stability of inline wheels since the profile is way more narrow & im not sure how they would fit on the trucks since the quads core have more width?
i feel the Chaya Karma Quads wheel has the most similar feel to the skateboard park type wheels imo. jen stated above that rollerskate wheels can be used on skateboards but doesnt recommend the vice versa that b/c the skateboard trucks & rollerskate trucks are designed differently to be used in different way though they behave similarly. even skateboard wheels vary though so its a project to be experimented with. who is to say you cant break the rules every now & then.
I watched this whole stream and it was extremely helpful. Thank you. But one question, in regards to the trick wheels, which do you recommend for the skate park? So confusing.
For the skate park we recommend Estro’s Roller Bones Bowl Bombers, Moxi Fundaes and Moxi Trick Wheels. We have both Moxi Trick Wheels and Estro Bowl Bombers in stock at the moment but they are going fast!
@@moxiskates oh also I can’t decide on the line it brown trick wheels... i think the lime lol. A few millimeters obviously makes a fair amount of difference.. which is what’s confusing :)
can a good outdoor wheel (78a) like the moxi gummy wheels go over the kind of sidewalk that’s paved with shell fragments without tearing? some of the bits are somewhat sharp and i don't want to mess up my outdoor wheels
I feel bad for asking, but can we get a full post about shipping? Instagram says something else from the website and we dont know if it is that shipping time if you ordered then, or 2 weeks ago... thank you if you answer!
I gotchu :3 Atom Pulse is 78A www.derbywarehouse.com/Atom_Pulse_Outdoor_Wheels_4pk/descpage-PULSE.html this is the soonest I've seen, the green, grey, lt blue, and pink are in stock on the 22nd
I'm deciding between park wheels and rink wheels and a lot of them are the same hardness and diameter so I'm wondering is the difference mainly the shape? the material? the width? something else? Can park skates be used in the rink? Can rink skates be used in the park? Thank you.
Roller skating lifted my depression
It always does to me, too. Its a very healthy thing to be in our bodies.
Awesome! I'm so happy you found an outlet to help you. It did the same for me
Me too!!
It's definetely lifted my happiness, but my toe stops wore down and I'm waiting for new ones so I'm feeling a little down
Sameee I literally would never get out of bed and then I bought skates :)
I know that ya'll obviously want to sell moxie skates, but given how so many people are trying to just get out there and learn and lots of folks don't have $$ coming in - it could be a cool video idea to see someone find a fixer-upper pair of skates off Market Place or Ebay or from a thrift shop and then refurbish them for like, under $150. What to look for in used skates, what is worth replacing and what can you work with as a beginner. That kinda stuff, cause lots of folks wanna learn and eventually want to buy Moxies, but rn just cannot afford it (and also so many people are waiting for months even if they have ordered and just wanna get out there on something.) Anyway - a video idea for you...
Great idea 🙏
Yeah that’s an awesome idea! I just decided to bite the bullet and get some moxi beach bunnies! I got mine from Derby warehouse and they have a awesome price for beach bunnies, GREAT customer service and fast shipping! It’s not far from your budget of $150! I was really skeptical for spending $170 for skates but it’s totally worth it! I really would have loved a fixer upper pair of skates!! Cuz let’s face it it’s an investment! But once you get rolling you won’t wanna stop! Hopefully you can find some lightly used or save up and get some skates soon and get ROLLING!!! 💜
indy jamma jones, she gives reviews on different brands of skates. she is the reason I want a pair of lollies sooooo bad..
@@ivannadavis5614 check Moonlight Roller. I love my Cosmic Quartz. The only black woman owned skate company.
I love that you talk about doing this as a "life extension" that's a huge reason I skate. I am gonna be that 90-year-old dancing on wheels in the sun!! #lifegoals
I strive for the same goals 🙌 with dyed hair and bright clothes!
Goals for me, too!!!😁
Same. I had back issues and walking is too SLOW of an exercise for me, so I consider skating low impact more so than running for my back. It actually helped my back . Keep movin and groovin'!
Can we talk about the skates in your garage!! Oh my gosh!!!!
Yes,....Roller's Paradise.... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Right... my man said well no wonder we can’t find you a pair of her skates they’re all right there. 😆
That's about to be me soon
A correction: a durometer is the name of the instrument used to test hardness of a soft material (PU, Rubber, Leather, soft plastics)
Shore A (A rating) is used for the softer of these materials.
You can call it shore hardness or durometer hardness to differentiate from the other tests like Vickers or Rockwell which are used on metals and such.
I wish Moxi would come out with a skate subscription box with different tiers! Like some offer exclusive access to early releases or restock updates, cute accessories, challenges, scavenger hunts, wheels on your birthday!
Summary of key info of the first 52 min:
Printed on the wheel: Hardness and diameter.
Hardness (durometer): Measured in an a-scale, the higher the number, the harder the wheel. The outdoor wheels are softer between 72a-82 so that you don’t feel the ground that much. Indoor wheels are harder >82 up to 100. Harder wheels are faster and you have more sensitivity, the soft is slow because it absorbs more.
Diameter: Measured in millimeter. The shorter the wheel the more ground control. The higher the better is the cruise feeling and the more lofty and less balanced it feels. The most standard in rollerblading 57mm, the moxi trick wheel is 59. You wanna stick between 48-65.
Running surface (contact patch): Actal surface that touches the ground. The narrower, the better it is for agility but the more balance is needed. The wider the harder to turn but the more grounded you feel.
Short stubby outdoor dance wheels those of the beach bunnies, cannot be purchased separately yet. Trick wheel is the all purpose indoor wheel, good for dancing and ramping 97a and 20 cm running surface and size of 55 or 59. Funday wheel running surface: 18 mm.
the width of the wheel is going to give you stability. It's great for outdoors and the skate park.
The quality of the wheel material (polyurethane) and the core of the wheels and how well both matches defines how organic the feeling is. Both are essential for the integrity, stability and the roll and you want the core to match the hardness of the polyurethane. The larger the core the more you feel the core and the hardness of the core, however the smaller the core the more polyurethane you feel. The core controls the trueness of the roll of the wheel.
Also the lip of the wheel makes a big difference for trick and outdoor skating and will influence how quick it‘ll wear down.
You cannot put skateboard wheels on rollerskate axles, however vice versa works.
I LOVE that you are a storyteller - it's my fav part of your videos how passionate and emotional and tangential you are in providing info. You're easy to follow, so interesting and very articulate. I'm super impressed and find it so comforting and fun to watch these - like you're providing this safe space for me to hang out in and learn.
My grandfather made me a scooter out of 2x4s and metal skate wheels. It was so sketch! 😂
This is great info. Thank you so much!
Your skates have changed my life! I used to skate as a kid and I remember how much fun it was...then the rink closed in my hood and it was something I got to do rarely unless I went to the ice rink...covid19 happened just as I was contemplating buying a pair of skates (after a video of you skating randomly showed up in my recommendations) and I’m so glad I was able to get a pair before the shortage. I skate almost everyday and have gotten my daughter into it and now we have a blast together. Thank you!
Waiting for my first roller skate while watching this. 💛 That's why I choose Moxi. Are you kidding me? I am almost two hours here and I love it. Quality, education, free classes for beginners.. Explanation of how she came with what it is now. I love your excitement while talking and interacting, your patience and giving take to make sure you cover all. Thank you for the videos, Estro. I learned a lot. Keep it up, please! 🥰
I really appreciate that you’ve made such a beautifully crafted, and stylish brand of skates but also that you’ve taken the time to explain EVERYTHING in videos for us who are new here and doing research on what we want/need. I’ve done hours of research now and I just placed an order for your Moxi Lolly skates and I’m soooo excited. Thank you so much for your amazing brand!!!💜
Someone give this girl a raise!!!! She's an expert in ways no one even knew to know about yet!!!
Estro-Jen is very thorough in her explanation and in her description of the what, the how and the why’s. She is quite specific and i admire the fact that she is so authentic in even her fumbling of words and or ideas ( not meant as a disrespect @ all- actually a compliment ). Thanks Jen. Keep up the good work sis!
I first watched this video in October, 2020 when I got my Lolly's. I love learning about roller skates and skating from you. I love how you are uncomfortable at first but you get into the nitty gritty details and help us learn and decide what is best for each of us based on what we want. I bought the fundaes after watching this. Quite different from the outdoor wheels, so much better for agility. I tried to go back to the outdoor wheels for the softness but I didn't have as much control because it was very clunky. Big wide wheels. Thank you 😊
I have never been so happy to watch a youtube video from 1.5 hours, you are genuinely so dope!
I totally agree with this statement
I love your energy, honesty and passion for roller skating. I am 42 and just started roller skating ... I love it, I am so addicted ... in a good way lol ... It has helped make me a more confident person overall. Thank you for all your videos!
don't apologize for getting slipped up. You have amazing communication skills. You're running without a script and killing it. I watched you talk about wheels for two hours.
This was so helpful for me when I first got my skates for Halloween, 2020. I started on the stock Lilly wheel, of course. But after watching this video I got a set of fundaes which are great. I love them. Then I went back to the outdoor wheels for a few days and I could not even turn anymore. I had no agility, even though they’re smooth. Then I got a pair of luminous wheels because I mostly skate at night. My preference are the Fundaes but they don’t glow in the dark or light up. Right now I’m rocking the luminous which are harder than the Outdoor wheels but softer than the Fundaes. I am having fun lighting up the night but my favorite in terms of performance are the Fundaes. I have yet to try the trick wheels. I’m a pro now at changing my wheels and I have a set of bearings in each and every set of wheels. Thank you for teaching me so many things I need to know for beginning my skate journey. Love 💕😊
As a former truck driver, I found it interesting about the differences in wheel contact patch. Traction or ground contact is everything. That's pretty amazing to feel the core of the wheel.
I love watching these videos even though I don’t even have roller skates this channels has helped me do research for when I get them. I’ve literally been saving since this January and I’m so excited im so close to my goal and I can’t wait to join the roller skating community officially😊😊😊
What a masterclass! this is amazing for beginners who are starting to get into roller skating and are overwhelmed by all the options (such as myself). I was really impressed by the accurate knowledge about Argentine sidewalks :O
I just started roller skating last weekend and I can't even imagine trying to skate on sidewalks here in Buenos Aires. They're irregular and full of surpises such as loose tiles, rocks, holes, and dog poo :P seems too dangerous for me at the moment
Happy that it helped!! :))
Hi, thanks for making this awesome video. I am a beginner and I have just bought new Moxi wheels for some vintage skates, probably from the 80’s. I intend to learn better and better and someday buy some amazing Moxi skates. There is not an indoor rink here in Berlin, Germany and I am forced to skate outdoors. Please make more videos about outdoor skating and also apparel and technical matters.Thank you and love from Berlin!
It's 2023 and this video is helpful..learning about the skate wheels in door and out door..just getting back into skating...Thank you😄
A year late but I live in PA too and I haven't found any clubs or rinks that aren't over an hour away. However, I did buy my first Moxi Beach Bunnies to see if still remember how to skate. It's been a long while but I'm excited! Thank you for all of your highly motivating videos. I wish we had more out here on the east coast.
Can we talk about how cool Estro is and how cool her hoodie is!
I would buy that hoodie right now if I can get it online.
I love that you don’t limit yourself on time, or info! I have learned SO MUCH, thank you.🙏🏻
Hey, just a friendly suggestion - the frequent recurring ads are really distracting. I'd prefer the ads to be more spread out even if they have to be a bit longer. Thanks!
UA-cam pushes creators to let them place ads so they make the most they can. So most do that.
49:30 once a month X pattern to rotate wheels if you skate 2/3 times weekly
I found that very helpful, too.
I skate outside almost daily if the weather allows and I rotate my wheels twice a month. You wouldn't believe how worn the inside wheels can get! I just ordered my 2nd set of wheels...the first only lasted 4 months!
Thank you for explaining the difference between all of the different wheels. I was completely clueless. Lol.
Can you make a video on how to take care of your skates? Skates are going to get dirty and it would be great to know how to properly care for them. Thanks. 😀
I LOVE the passion, intention and love that you put into each design! I love watching you nerd out on the products! I know that when I buy Moxi I buy quality!
Estro ! Thank you for being so awesome. I love the time you take to explain everything in your videos. You're truly a joy to watch. I pray that God continues to bless you and your business!
Wished I had seen this sooner! Completely agree with the analogy of ice to roller skating! I went from roller skating when I was 2 years old, to ice skating when I was 7 years old. Just coming back to roller skating at 45 years old, because I've moved away from nearby ice rinks... it's definitely trying my patience, because I don't remember the way wheels grab. A major frustration, when I forget my skate won't slide to the right or left on command.
When we used to skate when we were in grade school (outside) we had the skates that we strapped onto our shoes with a skate key and a strap around our ankle with metal wheels. We never went to a rink. I still have my skate key from when i was young.
Estro has totally inspired me to learn more about roller skating. I only have the basic skill level, but my sister just bought me a new pair of skates and I am super excited to turn this into a whole hobby already!! Estro is teaching me SO many things I didn't even know before. Thank you!!
Coming back to skating after many many years away and this video was excellent, rambling and all. Changed my wheels for the first time while watching and this was the perfect accompaniement.
Heck yeah! Happy to hear it :)
You're such a great storyteller! You've made me understand wheels so much better :)
Thankyou I’ve learnt so much ! I’m a virgin to roller skate world as an adult I did it a lot as a teenager I want that feeling back lol ..I’m in a COVID lockdown in Victoria Australia second round I decided to research roller skate companies and I have found your channel I’m totally addicted I want to buy my first pair all out of stock here till October and I can’t wait to purchase me beach bunny moxi when available. Can’t wait for ur nxt talk.. come on October!!!!!
Thank you, Estro! This video is SOOO helpful. The wheel nerd in me is screaming!
Hey what would you recommend for outdoor/indoor dancing and light skate park wheels?
I suffer from anxiety and MDD and I started practicing and going more to the rink and it’s been helping me deal with my mental health I got the moxi beach bunny in yellow and it’s so cute I love it
I love that sweater! I want buy it! Thank you for the lesson on wheels!🥰
Thank you!! I never knew there was so much info to learn about this. I’ve experienced a slow scare indoors. You know your stuff.
Jen, you are awesome! I show your videos to my daughters all the time. Thanks for being and inspiration!
One of the faces that should show up in defining "strong like a girl!"
They aspire to have moxie skates!
Not just because they are sick skates, because of you!
Michelle is awesome! Thank you for the love
I have just the utmost respect for you. So much knowledge and you're so happy to teach. I take my hat off.
i think a video on the different types of plates offered on customized moxi boots (lolly/jack) would be really helpful. i don't know anything about specific plate brands or types
So thrilled to own some Fundaes! I can skate out my front door to one park that has a skate park or to another park that has a an out door smooth rink. They've made bowl skating so much easier than it was on my previous clunker wheels and are lots of fun at the rink!
I would love a jack boot with the ivy jungle pattern 😍😍😍 I just got black jacks. Love them so much. Used to have ivy jungle. Loved them. Had to upgrade tho.
All of the info is awesome and all of those skates hanging behind you are gorgeous.
I’ve been away from skating for so long but went to a rink this past Thursday, those rentals were horrid.
I’m looking for first skates and the wheels I don’t comprehend, so thank you.
Thanks for this great explanation on wheels! Love the Brake petals too!
I have old Fan jets I bought back in 80's .
Went back to the rink about 2 years ago with them and everyone loved them. They have only been used on a concrete rink.
( like mag wheels on cars ).
That was the nite I broke my wrist.
Wife doesn't want me going back.
Skating is the most enjoyable and relaxing sport's apart from surfing. I just got over confident that nite.
All the best wishes from Western Australia.
You gotta live, tell wife you’ll wear wrist guards. 🌺🦋🌲
Thank you EstroJen. I want to grow old with skating! For sure. I'm gonna have to try out those kushy outdoor wheels. I learned a lot! Love to see you do your thing.
Great and useful information! Thank you so much for your expertise and your knowledge you have shared with us.
The background is everything!
wheels are so interesting. i remember when I started playing derby in 2011 you couldnt get wheels harder than 100a, and then in the following years wheels at 101a, even 103a became available. very cool that this technology is developing as i type this
No such thing as harder than 100A. It's marketing bullshit.
@@colincoakes3131 just because you are accurate does not mean you are interesting
The way to demonstrate running surface difference would be to bring the two surfaces into direct contact (or a straightedge). This would also show relative flatness/straightness between them , i.e. concave or convex.
But fascinating stuff! Thanks for your great teaching!
radar crush came out way after this video was uploaded but i just have to say how amazing they are for outdoor roller dance. 47mm 84A and 88A, i have the 84's and its transformed my skating. they almost dont feel as soft as they say they are because they are high quality and super tiny, i think thats why i love them. and that they're very square, it allows for tight spins and in place dance
Thank you so much for providing this really useful feedback on your experience with the crush wheels! :) That is so awesome to hear!
Your explanations always make perfect sense to me. Love your stories; please keep telling them. Love love love your hoodie too
U answered a lot of my questions for this topic. Good info. Thanks ✨🌈🤙🛼✨🛼🤙🌈✨
interesting + incredible detail!!! you covered everything! your breakdown of wheel cores explains why after buying roll-line wheels 78A(trying to find the lightest outdoor wheels) with hugh plastic cores, I put them on ebay after 15 minutes of use, way too much rattle for concrete.
This is all great. Always wanted to understand wheels more. Thanks Estro.
Firstly: Wish you had your wheels in stock! The Gummy ones.
Secondly: Wish you shipped to Australia!
Thirdly: I love your vibe Estro!!!!! I really enjoy your videos!
This has been amazingly helpful! I'm just starting my skating addiction and trying to figure out a lot of this stuff. Thank you!! Also, I ordered my Lolly's and I cannnnnt wait to get them!!!
Watching this from the East coast where the roads suck! lol :-)
Love your passion!! Thank you for sharing the knowledge. I have skated on and off my whole life. Played derby etc.. it's nice to learn the " why" I like things.
What is the difference between the stock wheel on the Lolly vs Beach Bunny?
It's also important to keep in mind that the stock wheels on the beach bunny and panther skates don't have a hub. This means that if you are a heavier skater the wheel could compress slightly, or the wheels could start to squeak slightly over time due to the wheels squishing against the bearing ever so slightly.
@@zanerobbins7604 oh shit could you elab a bit for me? I've had my Panthers about a month am a super heavy skater and had a squeaky wheel at the end of the first week. If I get new bearings will they come with a hub? Help pls lol
@@darkwebgirl the bearing doesnt have the hub, the wheel does. If you get new wheels the squeaking problem should be resolved. The hub is the hard plastic part of the wheel that the bearing sits in and if the wheel is clear you can see it inside of the wheel. On derby wheels the hub is almost totally exposed and looks like spokes. It basically gives the wheel structure so it doesnt totally compress when weight is put on it, making it perform better. Examples of wheels with hubs would be the Moxi "Classic" wheels (also known as the "juicy" and "gummy" wheels, these wheels come on the stock lolly) and the Radar Energy wheels. An example of a wheel without a hub would be the Sonar Zen Wheels. Unfortunately outdoor wheels are in incredibly high demand right now and are basically out of stock everywhere, but if you keep your eyes peeled (and i mean, like, watch the wheel listing online like a hawk) you might be able to snag some.
Have ye any experience using bearing spacers with quads ? If so any idea if I need them with moxi gummy wheels ?
25:40 97A wheel not to hard for outside not to soft to go around the rink. 55mm more grounded and 59 mm is taller. They are both 31 mm wide. Narrow wheel more agile. You use these for dance
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I have used skate board wheels since the real rinks closed in the 90s because the only place left was skate parks and the street so bigger meatier more rugged wheels were required, which is why I would steal them from skateboards for my boot skates. Where can I get those 44mm wide wheels and is there something that is medium hardness that can absorb rough concrete ?! The thinner ones are what we guys used for speed skating back in the day b4 inlines...swapping them in an X to reduce uneven wear, brilliant tip, thanks...
love your vibe .. great! enthusiasm and knowledge ... thanks :)
Nice info,, good attitude..
What are the orange wheels that roller rinks use?
Thank you . . . just been looking for some new wheels today!
I hope i can find those chonky cruiser wheels here in the Philippines. Are they perfect for beginners? I'm so glad i found your channel. It's helping me so much to prepare once I get my skates. Thank you for the passion!
this is everything, once again
Great video, I don’t roller skate (rollerblader)but I loved it,very educational.
What are the blue wheels on your skates here? And the pink one?
Ive 9ften wondered what durometer old orange rink rentals are? I had vanathane back n the day for the rink I just found out its 99a on white lightinins
So if I'm primarily interested in rink and dance skating, but will be outside to practice sometimes, would you still do the fundae so you do dont have to change wheels all the time or do the trick wheel/a harder, more narrow wheel.
I like a trick wheel in the rink better than the Fundae but I wear the Fundae most all times.
Me looking at all those skates hanging there, while I'm just wishing for a pair.
So are fundaes outdoor wheels or indoor wheels
I love you so much. This is really well explained. Thank you!!
I can’t believe I own a pair of your skates. 💃🏾💃🏾♥️
I LOVE you mentioned speed skating and how we were so in our own racing around a track like the ice speed skating olympic sport only we werent that cool 😎 😂😂😂
Had kiddos before able to go derby, but hey. There is still time and we are forever young.
Omg I feel you. Dislocated my knee tore my MCL, MPFL, and Meniscus.. 2 years to walk again. Dislocated dancing. Waited 2.5 yrs to skate again. That’s honestly my fav vid on my IG is the first day I skated after 2.5 yrs of learning to walk again. I feel you! Glad you made it through
I thought 92a is a pretty hard wheel and isn’t for outdoor. I thought an outdoor would be more in the 70 or 80’s a ?
Hmmm could it be that beyond oustide and inside binary that peolle usually use for wheels considerations is what you use you're using the wheels for. Like if you only jam skate outside you might consider a 92 aka a harder wheel not a gummy / "outdoor" wheel
Yes she said outdoor is usually around 78A vs indoor which is better with 90s-101A
Hi estro gen!! i like everything do in your tutes, they give alot of hope, encouragement, and easy to follow thanks !!!. i skated many years,😃😁😉, i never stretched,🙁warmed up,🙄 or learnedI the proper basic skills😩i know thats very bad, esp.now. viewing your tutes will change many of my bad habits, and i can learn proper basic skills.🤗 i'm just learning how to use this phone... so i hope u get my comment. me like u, I want and hope to encourage anyone who sees me skate.i think u would find my story interesting and encouraging and I"d like to sharei it, for me it would really be cool and important..well HAPPY SKATING and thanks again 🙂😁😊🙃😄😷 tom
Whats not to love about Michelle?she is everything
Been trying to get my hands on some Fundae wheels, but they're sold out everywhere! I did find some trick wheels, so I'm excited to try those out at the skate park.
Question: has anyone tried narrow inline type wheels on quads? Would that make outdoor skating easier (rock avoidance)?
ive thought about this before just keeping in mind the height of the bottom of the skate so the wheel doesn't rub against the plate. im not sure about the stability of inline wheels since the profile is way more narrow & im not sure how they would fit on the trucks since the quads core have more width?
Your hoodie got this thumbs up 👍🏽
When I am not skating I can hardly wait to feel the air passing over my face again when i get to the rink again.
Would you recommend using skateboard wheels on rollerskates?
i feel the Chaya Karma Quads wheel has the most similar feel to the skateboard park type wheels imo. jen stated above that rollerskate wheels can be used on skateboards but doesnt recommend the vice versa that b/c the skateboard trucks & rollerskate trucks are designed differently to be used in different way though they behave similarly. even skateboard wheels vary though so its a project to be experimented with. who is to say you cant break the rules every now & then.
This video is so helpful!!! Thank you! 😁
I can't wait to order some new moxi skates!
We cant either!!!! 100% of our staff skates and it is such a joy to be working for people like you!
im getting mine soon!! (as in to come in december, when i cant skate haha)
I watched this whole stream and it was extremely helpful. Thank you. But one question, in regards to the trick wheels, which do you recommend for the skate park? So confusing.
For the skate park we recommend Estro’s Roller Bones Bowl Bombers, Moxi Fundaes and Moxi Trick Wheels. We have both Moxi Trick Wheels and Estro Bowl Bombers in stock at the moment but they are going fast!
@@moxiskates oh wow thanks for replying I wasn’t expecting one so fast as this was streamed a year or so ago.. thanks so much!
@@moxiskates oh also I can’t decide on the line it brown trick wheels... i think the lime lol. A few millimeters obviously makes a fair amount of difference.. which is what’s confusing :)
She is interesting to see what Looks on a roller skates that key harder means protect and brake stop it 👍🏾❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
can a good outdoor wheel (78a) like the moxi gummy wheels go over the kind of sidewalk that’s paved with shell fragments without tearing? some of the bits are somewhat sharp and i don't want to mess up my outdoor wheels
I feel bad for asking, but can we get a full post about shipping? Instagram says something else from the website and we dont know if it is that shipping time if you ordered then, or 2 weeks ago... thank you if you answer!
Plantie, have you received your communication from CS? We were a couple days behind a big rush. They seem to be all caught up now.
does anyone know where I can get some good outdoor wheels? they're sold out everywhere and my skates come with harder wheels :(
I gotchu :3 Atom Pulse is 78A www.derbywarehouse.com/Atom_Pulse_Outdoor_Wheels_4pk/descpage-PULSE.html this is the soonest I've seen, the green, grey, lt blue, and pink are in stock on the 22nd
I'm deciding between park wheels and rink wheels and a lot of them are the same hardness and diameter so I'm wondering is the difference mainly the shape? the material? the width? something else? Can park skates be used in the rink? Can rink skates be used in the park? Thank you.
Same! I bought fundae and trick wheels. I’ll have to test out myself if both work fine on rink. She never said if trick wheels work well for rink 😬