This video is extremely informative! I was struggling on my Atom Poison wheels (hybrid) on the indoor rink, but had decent response on a concrete pad. I am now looking to get some Savants at a 95A. I'm also heavier at 6foot, as a blocker, so I hope I am making a good choice, either way it will be nice not to be stuck in a cross over because my wheels gripped SO WELL to the floor lol
Thank you SO much for this video!!! I've seen so many videos out there with the minimum "Lower number = softer wheel" and people - of course - still get confused. Weight has as much to do with it as the durometer itself as well as the skating surface. I can't seem to get that through to some people. "I skate indoors so I need a hard wheel!" They weigh 90-110 lbs., get the 103A's, on a well-maintained wood rink...then wonder why they have no control. Alternately, "I NEED grip!!!" So, while they weigh 250-300, they are skating on a dirty floor, and they'll get a 78A....and wonder why they can barely move at all. :( The worst, I think, is those who try to skate those 103's outdoors then complain about the "jarring bumps". In the end...it really does come down to your own personal preference. You've got to try a few different wheels - even of the same durometer, just different hub sizes - to find that "perfect" wheel that works for you wherever you skate. Knowing only the basics, people just buy "any" indoor or outdoor wheel and call it good. "I'll get used to it." Well, yeah, you will, but why settle for something you're not happy with right away?
I just got some skates after 41 years. im a born again skater( 56yrsold) . They are chicago bullets( i had suregrips with vanathanes and they were way better) my question is, are my wheels too close together from front to rear? It seems like it when i lean forward the front wheels kinda slip behind me. They are size 12. What should the axel distance be? It seems like the plates on these skates are a smaller size.
im getting my first pair of skates and i was thinking of getting Mota hybrid toxic wheels, because i can't really afford 2 sets of wheels for indoor and outdoor right now. how do i know whether to get the grip or roll ones?
Savannah, totally understandable! Where do you spend most of your time skating? If outdoors, get softer wheels (so a lower durometer). If indoors, get rollier ones (but not *too* rolly if you're still new to skating!). Harder wheel = bigger durometer # = rollier wheel! Just a final note: Mota has lowered their prices recently, pretty considerably. Give 'em another look if you can: www.devaskation.com/Mota-Hybrid-Quad-Wheels If you have any more questions, just let us know! Happy Skating!
I've just bought some quad skates with 93A wheels and was told that I can use them outdoors - would you recommend this? The durometer rating is pretty high so I'm a little unsure
You can use any wheel you feel comfortable with outside, so it might be worth a try. But generally wheels over 90 are meant for indoors. Just be sure your surface is clear of pebbles or other hazards.
i need some help--im a newbie ok i have the acer revive light up skate-----it doesnt handle even the smallest rock on tennis courts well--and im getting secure enough with my feet rolling to take it to the street i know nothing about changing my wheels or hub types---what do i do to put good street wheels on? what kind will fit my skate?
I want to use some gummy wheels for my local skating rink and it has hardwood floors I dont want to slide around every where can i use a gummy wheel for that
Can someone tell me why my indoor wheels gripped really good at my rink with a wood floor in Virginia that I use to speed skate and got trophies but I moved to Iowa and went to the rink out here and slid like I was on ice and broke my wrist. They also have a wood floor too and my wheels read 92.5A on my hardness meter and I weigh about 300 lbs so why don't my wheels grip on this wood floor? I don't want to buy a even softer wheel because then I would feel like I was moving so slow. My wheels are still kind of new they still have the grooves on them that hasn't wore off. Is it the floor or is it my wheels? Please help with your suggestions
Was skating 96A wheels. Found them to be too sticky on one rink, but fine on a different rink. Recently bought 101A wheels, and they are still too sticky on the one floor... Any ideas? Thanks.
You may want to go for a clay, wood or fiberglass wheel if you're still feeling stuck and you've checked the bearings. Clay, wood and fiberglass are harder to find, and a lot more pricey, but being stuck on a 101A on a wood rink isn't normal.
This is the most helpful and detailed wheel video I've seen yet thank you so much
Trying to get my daughter ready for her first session tomorrow and this is a huge help. Thanks!
You don’t understand how helpful this video was ughhh thank youuu
This video is extremely informative! I was struggling on my Atom Poison wheels (hybrid) on the indoor rink, but had decent response on a concrete pad. I am now looking to get some Savants at a 95A. I'm also heavier at 6foot, as a blocker, so I hope I am making a good choice, either way it will be nice not to be stuck in a cross over because my wheels gripped SO WELL to the floor lol
Thank you SO much for this video!!! I've seen so many videos out there with the minimum "Lower number = softer wheel" and people - of course - still get confused. Weight has as much to do with it as the durometer itself as well as the skating surface. I can't seem to get that through to some people. "I skate indoors so I need a hard wheel!" They weigh 90-110 lbs., get the 103A's, on a well-maintained wood rink...then wonder why they have no control. Alternately, "I NEED grip!!!" So, while they weigh 250-300, they are skating on a dirty floor, and they'll get a 78A....and wonder why they can barely move at all. :( The worst, I think, is those who try to skate those 103's outdoors then complain about the "jarring bumps".
In the end...it really does come down to your own personal preference. You've got to try a few different wheels - even of the same durometer, just different hub sizes - to find that "perfect" wheel that works for you wherever you skate. Knowing only the basics, people just buy "any" indoor or outdoor wheel and call it good. "I'll get used to it." Well, yeah, you will, but why settle for something you're not happy with right away?
The cat was an added bonus!
I just got some skates after 41 years. im a born again skater( 56yrsold) .
They are chicago bullets( i had suregrips with vanathanes and they were way better) my question is, are my wheels too close together from front to rear? It seems like it when i lean forward the front wheels kinda slip behind me.
They are size 12. What should the axel distance be? It seems like the plates on these skates are a smaller size.
im getting my first pair of skates and i was thinking of getting Mota hybrid toxic wheels, because i can't really afford 2 sets of wheels for indoor and outdoor right now. how do i know whether to get the grip or roll ones?
Savannah, totally understandable! Where do you spend most of your time skating? If outdoors, get softer wheels (so a lower durometer). If indoors, get rollier ones (but not *too* rolly if you're still new to skating!). Harder wheel = bigger durometer # = rollier wheel!
Just a final note: Mota has lowered their prices recently, pretty considerably. Give 'em another look if you can: www.devaskation.com/Mota-Hybrid-Quad-Wheels
If you have any more questions, just let us know! Happy Skating!
What size should I have if I’m 112 pounds skating inside on sticky floors. No fancy skating
You takes about size of a person. I’m 5’5 about 118 pds. Skate inside on sticky wood floor. What a good inside wheel for me
Do you need a certain bearing.for the Pulse wheels???
Are these okay on Beach Bunnys? I've heard that they clip the screw in the back..
I've just bought some quad skates with 93A wheels and was told that I can use them outdoors - would you recommend this? The durometer rating is pretty high so I'm a little unsure
You can use any wheel you feel comfortable with outside, so it might be worth a try. But generally wheels over 90 are meant for indoors. Just be sure your surface is clear of pebbles or other hazards.
Thank you for your advice! I decided to keep the the 93A wheels for indoor use and I now have some 84A wheels which I'm using for outdoors only
i need some help--im a newbie ok i have the acer revive light up skate-----it doesnt handle even the smallest rock on tennis courts well--and im getting secure enough with my feet rolling to take it to the street
i know nothing about changing my wheels or hub types---what do i do to put good street wheels on?
what kind will fit my skate?
I want to use some gummy wheels for my local skating rink and it has hardwood floors
I dont want to slide around every where can i use a gummy wheel for that
Itll feel weird.
please tell should i buy atom lowboy wheels or any other wheels like striker or atom boom and please tell if you know any good one
Hey Rishikesh - what type of skating are you doing & what type of surface are you skating on?
Feel free to email us at sales@devaskation.com
We can help you get the right wheels you need. Have a great day!
Is the pulse ones also ok with tricks??
I ride 98A and they don't slide for shit. Go fiber glass or wood for slides. Cheers 🍻
Can someone tell me why my indoor wheels gripped really good at my rink with a wood floor in Virginia that I use to speed skate and got trophies but I moved to Iowa and went to the rink out here and slid like I was on ice and broke my wrist. They also have a wood floor too and my wheels read 92.5A on my hardness meter and I weigh about 300 lbs so why don't my wheels grip on this wood floor? I don't want to buy a even softer wheel because then I would feel like I was moving so slow. My wheels are still kind of new they still have the grooves on them that hasn't wore off. Is it the floor or is it my wheels? Please help with your suggestions
I have ADHD and the chaotic background music made it difficult to follow... :(
Was skating 96A wheels. Found them to be too sticky on one rink, but fine on a different rink. Recently bought 101A wheels, and they are still too sticky on the one floor... Any ideas? Thanks.
Maybe check the nuts. They could be on too tight. Please reply and let us know if that worked!
Tell them to clean the apple juice off the floor lol
You may want to go for a clay, wood or fiberglass wheel if you're still feeling stuck and you've checked the bearings. Clay, wood and fiberglass are harder to find, and a lot more pricey, but being stuck on a 101A on a wood rink isn't normal.