Size Matters! (Roller Skate Wheels)

[@katiechristensen6760]

Love the informative video. Thanks for posting it. Skated a bunch as a kid and just getting back into it at 37 years old. Very helpful to have videos like this to help me get my new skates tuned in.

[@Sk8Fam]

Thanks for watching, glad to have you back on wheels! lol

[@lucky4724]

64 yrs. old, did lots of quad roller skating in my teenage yrs. before I left for the miltary, just started back rollin again 2 yrs. ago an loving it. can't get fancy like I did way way back, I just keep it simple. good exercise! !! ROLLEM LIKE YOU STOLE EM! !!! LOL

[@Sk8Fam]

lol lifetime sk8er alert!

[@lucky4724]

@@Sk8Fam no doubt, I bought a pair of sure-grip skates and I'm cruising on fame sure-grip wheels.i also have a set of all-american wheels. What you think, good choice ?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@lucky4724 not bad at all. I would think the all American wheels would be better.

[@PowdahP1018]

@LUCKY 472 just wanted to say same thing happened too me however i am 34 and some of my old rink friends got back together and i got the itch to get back into it....
USMC 2003-2012

[@lucky4724]

@@PowdahP1018 Semper Fi ☆☆☆☆☆

[@obsidiansea]

Wow - this was a very helpful video. I watched several videos on wheels and still didn't know what to order. No one else explained size - they barely touched on it. I also read all of your responses to people's questions in the comments and all of it was helpful.

[@Sk8Fam]

thanks for watching and im glad i could help!

[@niki-mars955]

Thank you so much. Straight to the point - exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@Sk8Fam]

glad I could help!

[@vanderwielcompany1252]

I have learned a lot of dynamics of the equipment from you. Very allround and incredibly informative. Keep up the grind!

[@Sk8Fam]

much appreciated!

[@PrOEfiT]

lol that first part ---making me wanna go skating on Sunday with the OGs lol

[@Sk8Fam]

hahahahahahahahaha

[@reesenelson007]

bro please keep making videos the skate comunity needs you!

[@Sk8Fam]

thank you! i sincerely appreciate it! thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@reesenelson007]

@@Sk8Fam ✊🏿

[@letthetrumpetsound7893]

That song used to be on my old skool playlist until I found out about him and Sam Cooke's wife. SMDH never the same. Just found your channel. Very informative even for somebody who's been skating 40 years 👍🏾

[@Sk8Fam]

lol that was a crazy time back in the day. but thanks for watching and commenting! i appreciate the support !

[@shyne7778]

Thanks for the video champ! Love from Louisville, KY.. 🔒‼️

[@Sk8Fam]

Love fam 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@nylabrookes]

Glad I came across your videos I'm 48 and haven't skated in about 25 years so I know I'm going to be rusty as Hell!!😁 Skates are a lot more advanced since I last skated so your videos are very informative and they're helping me try to find the correct skates, sizes and wheels to get started again!! Thinking about purchasing Riedell's for my first purchase seem like really nice skates to start off with fingers crossed!!! Thanks for posting these videos hopefully I'll be on my wheels soon!!

[@Sk8Fam]

glad I could be of service and welcome back! lol. riedells are a great option for skates so I think u will be pleased!

[@jus_an_OldSoul]

Video came in handy when I really needed it, but the like was already there🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾....Keep doing Your thing Brotha, BLESSINGS to You and Your Family

[@Sk8Fam]

much love family. same to u!

[@Kodak718]

This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@Sk8Fam]

thanks for watching!

[@myrajuju02]

For the ladies, what skates and wheels give the rhythm style? Can’t ever find this info easily. Like I see the ladies on Skyte lyfe smooth moves what skates 90% of the time are those!? Ugh painful to figure this out. Thank you!

[@Sk8Fam]

rhythm comes from within lol. just gotta be confident

[@truckerj8717]

I'm 46yrs old & still going strong for over 40yrs now. I love my shamens & my BONT custom quad speed skates. I indoor skate very fast while jamming every weekend.

[@Sk8Fam]

teach me some moveesssss! lol

[@Dressforsuccessjamaica]

This was so helpful - I literally needed just the first 30 sec of info. Thank you King!

[@Sk8Fam]

glad i could help and thanks for watching!

[@CarolineATorge]

Great skating and info! Thank you so!

[@Sk8Fam]

ty for watching!

[@siegel197866]

Just started skating with the kids about 3 months ago. I go every saturday. Skate Express, Watertown WI. Great to see a channel from my old home city Milwaukee. I"m skating better than I ever did when I was younger and my little one loves it too. Thank you for taking the time to make content about your passion.

[@Sk8Fam]

thanks for watching! glad u are back skating and bringing the family

[@robinpiller2]

Thanks, helpful info for me updating my skates.

[@Sk8Fam]

thanks for watching!

[@cherokeek6880]

I don't see how I missed this video this just now being recommended to watch🤔😑. This video is very helpful now ik what to get. 😊

[@AlejandroGonzalez-fp9oq]

Mostly skated trails and outdoors as a younger adult now starting again in my 40s at the rink , video was helpful a bunch✌😎.....live on and peace

[@Sk8Fam]

appreciate you!

[@KenJames9911]

Thx

[@cairopeddie2890]

loving this channel ! I just learned how to big wheel lol

[@Sk8Fam]

ayyyeeeee! lol and thank you!

[@theblackdaria_]

Me at this intro music: IKYFL 😂🤣😭

[@jadesemone]

700 like was me! and your an inspiration to me,i subscribed last week. i love skating

[@Sk8Fam]

ty!

[@AttackShepherd]

Thank you... From Detroit..

[@Sk8Fam]

thanks for watching!!! love to the 313

[@SirN8speare]

I currently roll on 58mm 82a wheels typically for outdoors. Think I should get some harder wheels? I’m learning JB btw

[@Sk8Fam]

nah i think thats good for outdoors.

[@SirN8speare]

@@Sk8Fam yeh i got some 95a wheels and I like those better fasho

[@Keepthefaith116]

@@SirN8speareI got 95a and they workout well 😌

[@jeffgoggin1394]

Appreciate this video! Thank you! I came looking for some ideas on an "in the middle wheel" but I ride Bones rn and they are my current favorite for sure and as soon as you mentioned Bones I realized I probably have the right wheels already!

[@Sk8Fam]

thanks for watching lol! those bones are def nice!

[@queendomdecarmo192]

Too advanced for me, I’ll subscribe next year!😂😂😂

[@seangregory6863]

I got wicked eyes and witch doctor s and bont all 62

[@enahayes1]

Hello. . I am trying to do my research on a decent pair of indoor wheels and lucky for me I came across your channel. . what is your thoughts on the Rollerbones Team Logo 98A Recreational Wheels? I’m not a newbie to skating but clueless to a decent wheel. Thank You in advance for any advice you can give.

[@Sk8Fam]

I think that wheel will work great!

[@niki-mars955]

Its' hard being beautiful. I'm weak!!!!

[@Sk8Fam]

lmfaooooo

[@godjhaka7376]

When it ain't natural beauty, its hard takes lot of time to prep and look beautiful everyday lol.

[@kayhyshaw4815]

Thank you I needed this video it was very helpful

[@Sk8Fam]

glad I could help!

[@desmonsaxton7837]

hey love the videos! i appreciate all the info, and i had a question. do you have any recommendations on jam skate stoppers or stoppers for someone customizing there own boot? i would love to see a video on this. THANKS

[@Sk8Fam]

lol all stoppers are pretty much the same material that I know of. we all use dance plugs once we are past the newbie stage. don't over think it. just go with the stoppers that fir your skate mechanically and you'll be fine.

[@arnoldimber8578]

Hers my take on indoor and outdoor wheels, for outdoor skaters if you're a dance skater, if you can find a set of small orang or yellow krypto's for indoors I've found the flomac premiers one of thr oldest companies around and Canadian little Red or green wheels if there still made and last but not least unfortunately I can't remember the name the wheel was the most popular at the time was the all American dream and for the people that wanted a less expensive wheel was the all American plus, and for inside a higher hardness like around 97 ish was good and for outdoors a softer compound something in the 80ish durometer is was better to absorb the bumps in the road. Signed " WHEELS" that was my nickname. I skated at empire roller dome then metropolis skate club on west 55the in Manhattan and last but not least Roxys roller rink great cast, keep up the good work, "Quad skates for life"!🙃

[@DLinton]

You rollin' in NYC still? On a good day (if I'm not working), I skate at Canarsie Skate park or Lincoln terrace park. Message me on my channel if you want to try to meet up.
I skate outdoors on almost any hardness wheel. I want harder ones though (96a is the hardest I've done so far. Have you used a FoMac wheel outdoors or does the hardened clay get beat up by the concrete?

[@Gairuntee]

What wheel do you like for outdoor wheels? I love rinks but with Ms Rona rolling around, naw. I need to mix it up and go outside but my wheels aren't ready.

[@Sk8Fam]

I use atom pulse, 78a. they super soft. most outdoor wheels use the same material so its not a big difference. but go somewhere between 78-88a

[@azbarbers]

We aint got wood floors out here... Whats a good hardness for dat slick concrete? I use the varsity you dont use but it works but slippery. The black ones... But i just got some outdoor wheels with the red ceramics and it made op for the slowness the 78a causes. The varsitys are 98a

[@bigfan1364]

What’s up bro, Love your channel. I’m a skater, more of a fast pace. Trying to work on my spins and higher speed, just found your channel and going to take some of you great tips. Thanks for the great videos and hard work.

[@Sk8Fam]

thank you fam!

[@firstlast9284]

I just purchased a pair of impala skates. They haven't arrived yet but I plan in starting out on a hard surface in my house when they do get here. Do people make modifications/adjustments straight out the box?

[@Sk8Fam]

Nah, try em first. They might be just fine for u lol.

[@bridgettjulia8950]

Very helpful...thanks. new skater here..lol..plan on doin alot of outdoorskating....Im from chi town and i dont know if i ready to hang with these pro's in the rink in this city....they take skating kinda serious..lol...

[@Sk8Fam]

lmao if u put the work in u can hang with anyone. u got this! also some of my friends do lessons in chicago so if u interested that would be a great place to learn

[@hadleymanmusic]

I just got some chicago bullets. I still miss my cut down sure grips with white lightnins from 77' after orderin these.

[@Sk8Fam]

From 77’?! Throwbacks fr. I bet u was super comfortable on those

[@godjhaka7376]

Video starts @ 0:40

[@BlackSinatra339]

Finally went to star rink after 15 years of no skating. And realized i need a comfy boot with big speed wheels. I can swag and lean around corners but im not good at shuffles. I caught myself gettn my old rhythm back. But them rentals held me hostage lol. Do star rink sell skates and accessories?

[@Sk8Fam]

Yes they do lol. Might not be the widest selection but they definitely sell skates and items.

[@mirandahiggins5821]

I was interested in learning to jam skate. I want to buy Moxi skates though for esthetic purposes. Do you have any suggestions on how to make them better for jam skating?? Igs like wheels or plates?? I’m not real familiar with the technicalities of skates lol

[@Sk8Fam]

Are u sure u mean jam skate, or do u mean rhythm skate?

[@damientomlinson3446]

What up bro
Love your videos
I know this is a old video, but it’s about wheels.
I’m 42 years old, used to skate as a kid. Decided to re-hit the ground runnin with Fames, REDZ bearings, Rollerbones 101A/62mm wheels, 85A Sure Grip cushions.
The wheels are not sliding like I want them to after 3 weeks in the rink. What would you recommend? Would the Sure Grip wood wheels be a bad idea? TIA
I had a guy WAY WAY more advanced than me tell me 3 times at the rink yesterday I was doin my thang though! Made me feel good for just 3 weeks in. Taught myself how to skate backwards in the garage the other day. Now I want your 180 transition spin!

[@Sk8Fam]

101a doesnt slide very much, so def will wanna get something different for that. but you must be putting that work in! i salute you relearning so fast lol. wood wheels, fomacs, etc can be very slick tho so take it easy on those. i felt like a baby giraffe when i first tried em lol

[@damientomlinson3446]

@@Sk8Fam Thank you bro sincerely. I’m one that when my mind is set, you can’t tell me shit! Yeah bro if I wasn’t wit my wife, it might have been kinda weird for dude to keep pullin up on me like that if you catch what I’m throwin down👀 I don’t play that. Lol. But anyway! Yeah man I’m tryna slide n groove! I mean I’m workin on lil moves like big wheel, Stan the man, basic JB stuff. But I like that slide game too! I think ima try the Sure Grip woods. I’ll definitely keep you posted 🦒!!! What do you recommend for me to start with???

[@Sk8Fam]

@@damientomlinson3446 im not big on sliding but i know a lot of ppl rock with sure grip. the only sliding wheels i had was fomacs and i liked those actually

[@damientomlinson3446]

@@Sk8Fam Right on man. Yeah I actually changed my mind. I’ve decided I’m gonna stick with the 101a/62mm I have now and just get my balance, and moves down. What is your opinion on 62mm to 57mm wheels? I use the stock fame wheels (57mm) to practice in garage. I can feel the difference in the mobility. Would it be a major difference from 101a/62mm to 101/57mm Bones?

[@Sk8Fam]

101a 62mm is more stable for sure. i like 62 mm personally for balance, even tho u have more precision with the smaller wheels. i have weaker ankles from my sports days so i lean towards stability lol@@damientomlinson3446

[@Maxumized]

Thanks…great info

[@Sk8Fam]

Thanks for watching!

[@demetrio_acosta]

What size wheel should I get? I really enjoy going fast and cutting in and out through the slower people on the rink floor.

[@Sk8Fam]

if u want a fast wheel go bigger lol but not too wide. maybe 62x35 or something slightly bigger. not more than 65x40. if u go too big u can lose precision

[@morenabonita8834]

Thank you 😊

[@Sk8Fam]

You're welcome 😊

[@awhite286]

For an almost intermediate skater would you say 57mm or 62mm rollerbones……I have 57x95mm that came on my sure grip skates….but thinking of getting a harder wheel for rink skating now that I’m more comfortable….i am like 195lbs…lol!

[@Sk8Fam]

57x95 dont sound right lol. maybe u mean 95a. but yes harder wheels def is the way to go. 101 or 103 a

[@awhite286]

@@Sk8Fam oops yeah I typed that wrong…. I meant 57mm x95a 😂

[@awhite286]

@@Sk8Fam Thanks again! Do you think I should get the bigger wheel for my “size” and level? The 62mm harder wheel?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@awhite286 that depends on the tricks u wanna do. u dont need a bigger wheel, 57mm is plenty. im over 200 lbs and i love my smaller wheels.

[@awhite286]

@@Sk8Fam ok great! Thank you again! And for all the content! You’ve helped me step my game up!

[@senaz99]

Thank you for this video! Very informative. I want to change the wheels on my Chicago skates. What wheels would you recommend for skating in a rink and outside? Cruising and dancing mainly. Thanks in advance

[@Sk8Fam]

in a rink im a huge fan of 101a wheels. outside I like 78a wheels. brand doesn't matter too much, more about the hardness of the wheel

[@senaz99]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam thank you!
I’m going to see if I can order some now.
I ordered some wheels and stopper, came in today and none of them fit.
The wheel I got were really for skateboards and the screw on the stopped was way to small for my skates.

[@senaz99]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam does it matter if they are roller skating wheels or skateboarding wheels?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@senaz99 did the wheels have bearings on them? and the best option is to go to the local rink and get stuff in person so It can be put on there so u know it fits

[@justmommyandbabygirl]

What about these wheels for a starter beginner skater maybe practicing on a outdoor tennis court 60mm urethane spoke wheels with 608Z semi-precision bearings I’m 5’4 130lbs?

[@Joygre1]

Hello ! I am a little late since this video was done but I hope to hear back. Great information between. What hardness for Radar varsity and the Elites do you recommend . I am a rhythm skater intermediate. Thanks!

[@Sk8Fam]

we mostly use 101a hardness

[@Joygre1]

Wow thank you for responding! Appreciate!

[@Joygre1]

Just gained a new follower!

[@Sk8Fam]

@@Joygre1 appreciate you!!!

[@hadleymanmusic]

Man i got offa ebay sp 204 with formula 2 wheels. Used. And some used suregrip power plus 93a. 62× 42. Some soulfly wheels some evolve evo wheels some black camans and some black nitros. Waitin on moxi juicys and route 70's. Two more sets of plates and some led 58×32 82a china wheels. It all manifested in the last 3 months. Im quittin at that I got plenty of skate tools. I do believe the high dollar power plus wheels are the way to go. Wolf bearings are worth the 20$ too.

[@haroldhermann247]

I have brand-new packaged witchdoctor wheels (blue)… any idea on value for all 8?

[@Sk8Fam]

i have no clue. i dont know anyone who rides them lol

[@enahayes1]

Hello. .
Could you recommend skate wheels for me. . I had All American + but found they gave too much slip so I switched to RollerBones Team Logo 98A and found they gave more grip than I like. . I need something in between (I skate relatively well) I’m clueless as far as wheels etc. , Here in NYC it’s more Dance/Rhythm Skating. Any suggestions you can offer, I’d greatly appreciate.

[@Sk8Fam]

Try something that is 101a. I’m a huge fan of bones. But any wheel rated 101a is pretty much the same hardness and grip

[@liamcapobianco7843]

I’ve seen people with wheels that look almost like they are skating on bearings lol super small and loud, do you know what those are?

[@Sk8Fam]

I think they call em sliders if I’m not mistaken. I’ll have to ask one of my Cali friends to be sure lol

[@lyndagruen2047]

Hi Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam! I skate inlines and skateboards, and I can attest that similar concepts apply when I'm skakting, too. Sounds like roller skating would be most comparable to skateboarding. On my trick board, I have loose trucks and smaller wheels, both in diameter and thickness. They are also a little rounded on the edges for tricks. The trick board is more challenging to balance on due to the loose trucks and thinner wheels, but the smaller diameter - probably combined with slower bearings - mean that the board doesn't roll as much on flat ground.
Less rolling is good for improving front / back balance (from board view, or in the case of being in a riding stance, our body's side-to-side balance). The slower roll on trick boards is probably by design, because trick boards are normally used for outdoor (and sometimes indoor) skate park obstacles like ramps, bowls, banks, boxes, coping, rails, etc. You'd be surprised how much speed you can pick up on those obstacles. So, slower wheels there is a bit of a good thing.
My cruiser boards have larger wheels with faster bearings. Both of these factors mean that those boards will roll further. They are softer wheels, too. Combined with the large diameter, this means the boards will also roll a lot more smoothly on rougher surfaces outside, like rougher asphalt with some moderate settlement cracks.
My skate park wheels are harder than my cruiser wheels for durability with the tricks. The softer cruiser wheels wear down over time, but their softer material makes cruising around my neighborhood much more enjoyable, whereas harder wheels would give me a much rougher - and not-so-fun - ride.
While my cruiser boards do have larger wheels that will move more than smaller wheels, because they are wider width-wise and paired with tighter trucks / harder bushings, the cruiser boards are much more stable side-to-side (from the board perspective) than my trick board. This is why I prefer to loan out my cruiser boards when neighborhood kids ask to learn to ride.
Now, as for inline skating: I have a pair of larger-wheeled recreational skates and a pair of smaller-wheeled skate park "aggressive" skates. (No joke, skate park inline skating is called aggressive inline skating.)
Here is where things probably differ from roller skating and skateboarding: my *larger* 80mm recreational wheels are actually *thinner* and *rounder* than my smaller and thicker / blockier 57mm aggressive wheels. *So, for inline skating, sometimes smaller wheels will give you more side-to-side stability.* BUT, this rule may not hold true all the time. For example, triskates - perhaps moreso inflated off-roading triskate inline skates - may have fairly thick wheels for their size.
But I must say that I can't think of thicker or necessarily smaller inline skating wheels than aggressive wheels. So, combined with the slower bearings and shorter frames - our rough equivalent of plates / chassis, I guess - aggressive inline skates can be a reasonable choice for learning some balance-based tricks on inline skates, like wheelings (manuals). Granted, though, my recreational inlines handle turns and higher-speed tricks more effectively. This is probably why most inline skaters who like to do flat-ground tricks or slalom will opt for shorter-framed slalom skates or free skates.
Hope the comparison helps for anyone interested. = )

[@lyndagruen2047]

Incidentally, I've used hard and soft wheels indoors and out. I haven't noticed much damage to hardwood flooring indoors; but if I should consider hardness - or debris / road tar - someone please let me know. Thanks! = ) As for outdoors, I definitely prefer softer wheels on asphalt. Skate parks tend to have smooth-ish concrete, so harder wheels work great there, as long as the skate park is properly-maintained.

[@Sk8Fam]

woowww. thank u for the very detailed response! im sure it will help a number of the people who come across the comment! i didnt expect it to be that long when i started reading it lol. but def some good comparisons

[@ertfgghhhh]

I get it totally. Thanks. My son skates and skteboards

[@vanderwielcompany1252]

I’m not sure we’re to post this question. 2 months ago I bought the Riedell Uptown’s with Radar 97a wheels with Abec-5 bearings. After some research, I ended up getting Rollerbones logo 101a and Reds bearings. I love the grip of the wheels, but the bearings are a whole lot faster than what I’m used to. I’m considering putting lesser bearings in it as I try to go a bit slower and focus on technique rather than speed at this point. Do you recommend for me to wrestle through this until I master the new bearings? Or do you have any other recommendations? Thank you,

[@Sk8Fam]

the bearings not making you go faster, its the wheels most likely. most bearings produce the same effect. but going from 97a to 101a, u will definitely notice a faster roll. 97a is softer, so they roll slower.

[@vanderwielcompany1252]

I never thought about that aspect of the wheels. I was on a tunnel vision that it was the bearings.
Thank you for responding.

[@Sk8Fam]

@@vanderwielcompany1252 no problem! glad i could help!

[@ericanelson917]

You video was very helpful.

[@Sk8Fam]

thank you!

[@ericanelson917]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam I have put on some weight and I wanted to start back skating since my knee surgery. I’ve been researching for days on outdoor wheels and couldn’t find a thing about what size wheel to get for your weight until your video popped up... once again thank you so much..You rock💪🏾

[@Sk8Fam]

@@ericanelson917 glad I could be of service! outdoor wheels def should be bigger imo lol

[@ericanelson917]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam I have a quick question 😀 what outdoor wheel size and brand
would you recommend for someone like myself.. 5’10 251lbs?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@ericanelson917 I recommend atom pulse. they are like 65mm so they are huge, but they are soft and make skating outside so much smoother

[@blaw810]

Is there a difference between roller bones teams vs roller bones elite? Can you tell the difference?

[@Sk8Fam]

i think the team bones are slightly softer

[@DLinton]

@@Sk8Fam Even if they both say 101A?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@DLinton the team ones I saw were 98a, but I never used the team ones

[@QueenQueen7-0-2]

Hi, I really like your videos!
I want to get into outdoor skating but not sure on brands or style .. is their a major diff between the leather and plastic boot? Torn between Rio and ventro pro turbo ..thank you!

[@Sk8Fam]

by leather and plastic do u mean the outer sole of the boot? or the whole boot itself?

[@QueenQueen7-0-2]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam the whole boot - the plastic defiantly looks like it has more support and durable .. thanks

[@Sk8Fam]

@@QueenQueen7-0-2 the plastic boot is a bit stiffer, the leather stretches and forms to the foot a little more. outdoor plastic might better choice lol

[@QueenQueen7-0-2]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam thanks for the confirmation .. do you have any pref on brands that are comfortable and reliable or is more relevant wit the wheels and other parts ? Have you used the ventro b4? Thanks again

[@Sk8Fam]

@@QueenQueen7-0-2 no i havent used those. i only use indoor skates exclusively lol even when outside

[@KingLyrical]

Have you ever used Fomac Harmony wheels? If so, what are your thoughts? Are they significantly slicker than Rollerbones Elite 103A?

[@Sk8Fam]

I have some foam wheels and they are super slick. def slicker than any bones wheels lol

[@DLinton]

@@Sk8Fam have you used them outdoors or would the concrete destroy them?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@DLinton too hard for concrete, it would mess them up

[@scorpioscorpio8166]

Quick ? Did u say the varsity cause the arrow are pointing at another well instead of the varsity ones

[@Sk8Fam]

Time stamp?

[@musicka013]

What do you recommend for someone who is a beginner adult who wants a slower roll and lots of stability

[@Sk8Fam]

there are multiple ways to achieve that. more stability = bigger wheel, but bigger wheel = more speed lol. so to counter the bigger wheel, you could go softer in durometer. try the atom pulse wheels, they are big and soft. they are for outdoors, but you could use them indoors as well and be very comfortable.

[@musicka013]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam what durometer and size specification should i buy for the atom pulse wheels thickness etc please and thank you

[@Sk8Fam]

as far as i know they only come in one size. 65mm 78A

[@musicka013]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam thank you

[@musicka013]

Can you tell me what you like about your reidell juice skates or compare them to other reidell skates that are comparable

[@cobar6286]

When i go roller skating the other people roller skates are loud do you know what wheels they are? Cause I couldn’t find them anywhere.

[@Sk8Fam]

I have no clue lol. We don’t wear loud wheels where I’m from. At my rink if your wheels loud that’s a problem haha

[@DLinton]

Have you taken the Varsity Wheels outdoors? (skatepark or tennis court) Do the y wear our bad?

[@Sk8Fam]

nah I dont use them outdoors

[@DLinton]

@@Sk8Fam Would you mind sacrificing them [just a little] in the name of quad-skating-science?

[@Blackjesus10018]

Hey i been trying to figure out what wheels are good for sliding but has grip too was looking at Fomac freestyles and the premiers but don’t know which one is better I know im 3 years late but a suggestion would really help love your videos btw ❤️

[@Sk8Fam]

im not a pro with fomacs so i honestly couldnt even tell u lol. sorry fam. but thanks for your support!

[@imanispencer7266]

Hi my name is Imani. If you want to change the wheels on your skates, does you new wheels have to be the same size as your old wheels?

[@Sk8Fam]

No lol. The height and width can change. But the hole in the middle will always be the same size so you don’t have to worry. Just make sure you don’t forget to have bearings and you will be good. Either take the bearing from your old wheels or buy new bearings for the new wheels

[@imanispencer7266]

@@Sk8Fam thank you so much that really helped me a lot!!

[@Sk8Fam]

@@imanispencer7266 np!

[@Banana-85]

Love your content

[@Sk8Fam]

much appreciated!

[@dirtycarpet6134]

was good sk8 fam, can u hit me with a lil advice on skate wheel would do me the best. im tryin to get my JB skate on. i got the big bulky outdoor wheels that came with the skates. im about 270 lbs, so can u recommend which wheels would be best for crossovers and jb'n ? thanks fam....

[@Sk8Fam]

where im from everyone mostly ride bones so im always gon say bones lol but any wheel thats 101a for hardness and atleast 62mmx31mm size wise.

[@dirtycarpet6134]

@@Sk8Fam ok imma see whats up wit them 101a's.....preciate u!

[@dcpower23]

I really appreciate your videos and knowledge.... I’m a rhythm/dance/Jb skater I’m wondering what the best plate is for spins

[@Sk8Fam]

plate doesnt matter too much, but aluminum ones are good. plastic ones dont last as long, and the older plates ppl used to use are pretty heavy. most metal plates now a days are aluminum tho so u should be fine.

[@Sk8Fam]

and thanks for watching!!!!

[@Rae-vu9uu]

I can’t remember if you mentioned It or not but where did you purchase your bones elite wheels from?

[@Sk8Fam]

got mine from my local rink way back in the day. but u can find them online as well

[@Rae-vu9uu]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam gotcha and yea I’ve been looking online for the best wheels for rhythm skating but Ima try and find hybrid wheels for both indoor and outdoor. But thanks for your help!

[@samantham7765]

What wheels do you recommend if I want to do spins and tricks outside? Will 78A 65mm be to limiting?

[@Sk8Fam]

yes thats way too big and way too soft. need a harder and smaller wheel lol

[@Sk8Fam]

57 mm and prolly something atleast 101a

[@shockg11]

I’m learning a few jam skate moves and would like more versatility. I’m on Sure Grip Fame Artistics 97A. What do you recommend?

[@Sk8Fam]

i recommend harder wheels. 101a or harder.or get 101a wheels and get fomacs. and put fomacs on a couple spots ( dont replace all with fomacs cuz they are slippery) lol

[@DesirableLibra777]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam aw dang! I wish I read the comments before I let my friend use my old wheels while they were supposed to buy more 🙄 knowing folks don’t even try to buy wheels after you gave em some. Lol #salty

[@DesirableLibra777]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam I bought the pink roller bone wheels off of Amazon 57 101A and I have all 4 on and it gets hard to control them. A friend told me to roll outside on em. True?

[@genopingon5367]

One thing that is not mentioned in these videos are the bearings? Which bearings are best for roller skate dancing or racing?

[@Sk8Fam]

Bearings don’t matter too much honestly. In machinery it could matter, roller skate wheels don’t spin fast enough imo to justify expensive bearings. Long as u take care of them they last and they work perfectly fine

[@genopingon5367]

@@Sk8Fam ok kool, I jus know from hearsay there are some bearings that spin with hardly any effort?

[@Sk8Fam]

@@genopingon5367 im sure some expensive bearings roll great. but i have had the same sets of bearings for 10+ years and never had an issue. cleaning and oiling always does the trick for me

[@biancha777]

Can the longboard wheel be used on the quadskate or not?

[@Sk8Fam]

im assuming they can lol

[@sassyann27]

I recently got some boosts...love the boot but I just don’t feel confident on em (wheels?) I got the rivas on there that they came with, people are telling me they’re trash lol..I’m looking at the bones now...do you suggest 101a or 103a? ...I’m gonna be shufflin ;)

[@Sk8Fam]

i suggest 101a lol. but yea the rivas arent that good. bones are def the way to go

[@sassyann27]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam alright cool man thanks :)

[@Sk8Fam]

@@sassyann27 np! thanks for watching!

[@rebeccahilaire6145]

I’m stuck between the the 57mm or the 62 mm for the roller bones teams wheel. Any recommendations? Using them on my Hyde’s I recently got, learning the jb style currently.

[@Sk8Fam]

i would think u would prefer the 57mm honestly

[@kamiahmassenburg499]

What size wheel do you recommend for JB skating? I have roller bones 62mm and I feel like they are too heavy

[@Sk8Fam]

62mm is kinda big lol. try 55-57mm

[@kamiahmassenburg499]

@@Sk8Fam that’s what I was thinking! Thank you!

[@aaronwilson1728]

What's good Skate fam !!can you do a video on hardness of the wheel .I have Rollerbone 62mm x 101a is that a good hardness for JB?

[@Sk8Fam]

Yes that’s a great hardness for jb. I may do a vid on wheels soon. Stay tuned!

[@aaronwilson1728]

@@Sk8Fam 👍🏾

[@rebeccaedouard7500]

i have been really struggling with buying indoor wheels. I feel more comfortable skating outdoors on my outdoor wheels i can hit my spins better etc. I recently purchased the indoor fame artistic wheels and im sooooo scared to ride on them because they are sooooo slippery. any recommendations on wheels that will give me the outdoor effect but are considered indoor wheels?

[@Sk8Fam]

what is the hardness on your outdoor wheels? 78a?
but u can buy a wheel the is maybe 85a-98a that is considered an indoor wheel, but still soft enough to not be too slippery.
the smaller the number before the "a" the softer and more grippy the wheel will be

[@rebeccahilaire6145]

@@Sk8Fam I purchased the 95 a sure grip artistic wheels for indoors ....Lol sounds like I need to be looking into some new wheels 😭😂 and my outdoor wheels are a 78 A I also have some moxi gummy wheels I practice on outside too

[@Sk8Fam]

@@rebeccahilaire6145 u dont like the 95a for indoors? lol thats too soft for me but i know some people who like it.

[@rebeccahilaire6145]

@@Sk8Fam lol it’s the “too soft” for me .....I’m still a beginner so I’m honestly scared 😂😭 I’m gonna test them out today if I need to go softer I’ll try the late 80’s.

[@Sk8Fam]

@@rebeccahilaire6145 nahhhhh thats worse lol. get some 101a and youll be good

[@k.b.s4703]

What makes my wheels turn to the side? Ex: I'm going straight but my right foot wheels turn sideways

[@Sk8Fam]

plate may not be lined up correctly or maybe defective trucks

[@psg6065]

I had this issue with the suede CandiGirl skates. Don’t buy

[@villanelle169]

Would it be smart to buy some Chicago roller skates and change out the wheels with some outdoor wheels?

[@Sk8Fam]

if you only using them for outdoor and u a beginner its not a bad idea. im not a big fan of chicago skates lol. whats your skate level, your budget, how often you plan to use them and where?

[@villanelle169]

@@Sk8Fam Thanks for the response! :) My skate levels probably beginner since quads are different from inline, my budget would probably be somewhere around $150ish. I'd hope to use them daily, mostly on asphalt bc there aren't very many sidewalks where I live lol

[@Sk8Fam]

@@villanelle169 then yea its not a bad decision to get chicago skates and some outdoor wheels. being a beginner and the fact that skating outside will be tough on the skates, just make sure to use the big toe stop (as opposed to the dance plug). dont want to spend a bunch of money on good skates before u become a better skater or ruin good skates by using them outside lol

[@villanelle169]

@@Sk8Fam awesomeeeee, thank you! 😊

[@otisgoree5711]

45 mm Mini Mac best stability and control I've ever had

[@Sk8Fam]

44 by what ? whats the full dimensions lol i might have to check those out

[@alyssadyer4096]

I’m still sort of a beginner skater but I have skated in the past, it was years ago. The wheels were bigger and I found them to be clunky. Since then I now have experience from dance and more balance, so should I start with bigger wheels to get back into it or can I go for smaller wheels for spins and stuff?

[@Sk8Fam]

go for smaller wheels lol. for sure!

[@mikaylajackson5517]

I have a few questions I hope you can help me with . I skate all the time I usually do just the rental I want to get some custom skate indoor I find that the rental ones are heavy for me i weight about 115-125 My shoes size is 4.5 in boys if I want to make my own skates what size plates should I get 4 or 5 and what a good size wheel to go with ( still learning and playing around with some tricks )

[@Sk8Fam]

all skates will probably be heavy to you lol. as far as plate size idk, but wheel size, you def should go small. prolly 57mm height, if not smaller

[@jessicab5448]

I just love roller skating, never knew some things about the wheels though. Great video!
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[@PicklesFiona]

Hey, maybe you can help me. I bought new skates back in March, when I was changing out my wheels the other day I noticed the bearings were a mix of ABEC 5 and 9s. I mean almost each wheel was a set of 5 and 9, and then 2 f the wheels had 5 and 5. Is that weird? The rink ordered them straight from the company so it seems they just sent them out that way. Can it affect the skate badly? Thanks.

[@Sk8Fam]

might be weird, but i dont think it will make much of a difference for you tbh

[@PicklesFiona]

Ok, I’ll try not to sweat it til something crazy happens 😜! Thanks.

[@Sk8Fam]

@@PicklesFiona lol no sweat! pun intended. thanks for watching!

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Some swear by those "ABEC" ratings...but honestly? They're a joke. The ABEC system was invented for machinery. ABEC-1's are good for "slow rotations" - slow, in this case, being up to 25,000 revolutions per minute. ABEC-3's are for 25,001 to 30,000 RPM's. Etc. The ONLY way you're going to get that many RPM's on your skates is if you're doing about 300 miles per hour! I can go pretty fast on my skates, but I top out somewhere around 40-45 MPH so the likelihood you'll actually need ANYTHING above an ABEC-1 is....pretty much impossible. Mixing ABEC numbers won't matter in the slightest, whether you skate indoors or out....though I would highly recommend getting bearings specifically made for roller skates (that is, just about any bearing that isn't ABEC rated) as they'll preform better, last longer, and - with indoor skating only - won't need to be cleaned nearly as often since the shields are often tighter than the ABEC-rated ones. Hope this helps and roll on!

[@Sk8Fam]

@@MystiqueRisingSun exactly my thoughts. i was reading about bearing and thinking there is no way in hell any skater would get a wheel to go that fast lmao

[@musicka013]

What skates do you use or your fav ones

[@Sk8Fam]

i have 3 pair currently. my fav ones are the riedell juice model, and i put bones elite wheels on them.

[@cassandraw2861]

How could I make my skates go faster paid a lot for skates I change wheels and they still go slow should I buy bearings

[@Sk8Fam]

what wheels do you have? do you skate indoors or outdoor?

[@hadleymanmusic]

Hahaaa ! Ill tell you my secret. I wash the grease and oil out the bearings i used gasoline. We talkin bout metal precision bearings no plastic bearings. When their clean of grease dry thoroughly. Now you use powdered graphite. Its what they lubricate door lock keyholes with. It comes in a tube. Its like powdered pencil lead . just dont ride in the water. They spin forever compared to greased bearings. An watch out yiu might slip n bust yur ass too cause they gonna be quick.

[@andend4724]

Does skateboard wheel match any roller skates?

[@Sk8Fam]

I think so lol. I’m not entirely sure but i think so

[@QFilms-tj9fh]

What do you think about sims wheels?

[@Sk8Fam]

never heard of em

[@youwish3439]

Who do I find out if wheel bearings 7 or 8 mm

[@Sk8Fam]

measure em lol. i would go to my local rink and have them sized to make sure i get the right equipment

[@lynnstreight4204]

Oh man no skates!🙏

[@AH-ev3zv]

Could you provide me with the exact link to the elite bone wheels that you use? I can't seem to find them for some reason

[@Sk8Fam]

rollerbones.com/rollerbones-art-elite-competition-wheels-62mm-101a-8pk-clear

[@AH-ev3zv]

@@Sk8Fam Thank you so much

[@victoriaknott5026]

can any size wheels go on all roller skates?

[@Sk8Fam]

yes. long as you have bearings in the wheels. pretty much all wheels are made standard to fit all skates

[@victoriaknott5026]

Milwaukee24 Sk8Fam awesome, thank you so much! love your videos, theyre super helpful :)

[@Sk8Fam]

@@victoriaknott5026 thank you for watching!!!

[@lessliecallejas4245]

I have Candi girls and have a 82A wheel and want to try some artist skate should I get different wheels they said the 82A wheels are for in door and outdoor

[@Sk8Fam]

depends. will u use the new skates for only indoor or will it be outdoor and indoor? if both u will be fine, but i would get a harder set for indoor. soft wheels indoor is a work out lol too much grip

[@JordanClemons]

I get shin splints and I'm wondering if it's my skates?

[@Sk8Fam]

I honestly have no clue lol

[@firstlast9284]

Wonder if gel inserts inside your skates might help you with your shin splints??

[@teehud313]

Best size wheels for jb style is........?

[@Sk8Fam]

prolly 57mm

[@teehud313]

@@Sk8Fam does 55's exist??

[@Sk8Fam]

@@teehud313 yes

[@teehud313]

@@Sk8Fam do you have a site where I can order 55's from? Thanks for the vids and replies!

[@Sk8Fam]

@@teehud313 no I dont sell wheels, but if u google them u can find a few sites that sell them

[@G8_Trev313]

Do you think vnla shoes good to dance & go backwards in?

[@Sk8Fam]

whatever u can get comfortable with and practice in is good honestly. just not Chicago skates, unless u are a small kid and a beginner. other than that its all about figuring out what u are comfortable with

[@growingthefamilyfourup9214]

What size will would you recommend for a kid skate that's a size j12. I'm trying to find new wheels for the rink but unsure of kid sizes.

[@Sk8Fam]

what is j12? lol

[@growingthefamilyfourup9214]

@@Sk8Fam I meant what size wheel lol. J12 is kids toddler sizes. The wheels that come with the skates are ugly plastic and hard to roll. So I figure I could purchase some for her 😁

[@Sk8Fam]

@@growingthefamilyfourup9214 i think a normal size wheel is fine. u dont have to try and find a smaller wheel. all the skaters i know used the same size wheel pretty much all they life. but as far as a number i would say a approximately a 57mm wheel