I cant stress enough to buy the right size. The liners do stretch out and sometimes you will wish you had a snugger fit and buying a half size or even full size lower than what you wear is smart.
At the edge of 39 .. after a year on my aeons I’m getting the 40 reign liner to fit (Hopefully) my shell, but wanting a micro tri skate and worried the next size up would be too big
As simple as this info is, I wish that I had seen it before buying my first skates in August. I bought a pair of Rollerblade Macroblade 80 and have had no issues with them, they are actually a great recreational skate but I quickly realised that they weren't supportive or upgradeable enough for me as I was getting into street skating. I have since bought a pair of FR1's and upgraded them with endless 80's and that setup is perfect for me.
Hi - Sorry in advance - I'm honestly not trying to be personal and super critical - I know you are passionate about skating and trying to help people shop, so I wanted to share this feedback because I'm an intermediate rollerblader looking to upgrade from my really old blades and honestly, not much of this video has been helpful for me to understand the inline skate market today. I feel like this video should be titled "5 Important factors when buying your FIRST pair of inline skates" ... but even so, the tips are very vague... So going through each category you mentioned... Size, of course - anything that fits on your feet should obviously have specific sizing and the right fit is super important. Anyone with feet that can walk would know this... structure/support, good tip for beginners and pretty simple concept, hard = better support for newbies, and soft may be more comfortable but you should have strong ankles and know how to support yourself properly... so less time spent talking about it would be better.... Specs, too vague - what specs? - you mentioned ball bearings but ABEC-9 ABEC-30... what is the difference between these? what other specs are there to consider? are the materials used for wheels important? the material used for lining or the boot? laces? You spent a lot of time talking about structure of the boot when there's really only two options overall. But there's likely many specs to consider and you didn't really mention or explain any of them other than ball bearings for a brief moment - like, what should I know when reviewing ball bearings options? what other specs will there be to consider? ... upgradability, yes good tip, helpful to know that some will be modular or not... then price - obviously... price is basically the most important decision on the purchase after considering all else... but what even is a good price for a basic skate or a kids skate or a professional/speed skate? if it has the best of everything for a speed skater, what price range should I expect in your opinion? what are some examples? ... anyone shopping for anything will be looking comparing the price of the thing they are purchasing unless they have plenty of money to burn and don't care about the cost, so this really isn't a tip - to be frank - I feel like this list of "tips" could have been written by AI - as if the AI just took the things listed as features on a skate website and then turned them into chapters in a video and vaguely described what those qualities are ... like, if I asked someone who didn't know anything about skating to write a script for a top 5 tips video on buying skates, and gave them the internet to shop around for one hour, they could've come up with this same video/script. It doesn't really have any information specific to having a background in skating, it's just listing the things that a website would tell you is special about their skates or what differentiates their models. You said many times "it all depends on what type of skating you want to do" but you never mentioned what types of skating there are. I'd think the FIRST tip here should be, figure out what kind of skating you want to do and what surfaces you will be skating on. That to me is #1 above all else and it wasn't even mentioned. Every other factor relies on that, but you just kept saying "depending on what you want to do with them"... Again, I hope this doesn't sound like an attack on your expertise. You had said, "I hope this is helpful" and I wanted to tell you how it could be MORE helpful from my perspective as someone who used to skate a lot when younger and is trying to replace a really old pair of skates.
I'm planning on becoming a engineer to create inventions. This video has inspired me to create the ideal structures for a hybrid rollerblade Which will be both inline skates and working boots. It's something I just thought of making. Thanks for the video 👍
@@jakethein1795 Uhm well...I don't really understand what you mean but I'm still working on achieving my dreams. (english is my first language but I fail to understand it most times so srry)
start your engineering journey with understanding the biomechanics of the foot for walking and how it’s fundamentally different than the need for stable power transfer into a ridgid boot for skating. good boot would equal bad skates and good skates would equal horrible boots. but if you can solve the mobility needs of a foot/ankle for walking while not undermining stability and power transfer you maybe can invent something special. i’d love to see it, very skeptical though since there’s a reason we make so many different specialized tools, right tool for the job kinda thing.
I skated with your average cheap skates $80 or so for about 4 or 5 years before I got the roller blade twister edge for Christmas. I’m loving them too, and love how much ankle support there is. You’ll find that on cheaper skate, there is no support, and it’s really hand to do tricks.
I started with 80€and went more expensive from time to time :D And even the wheel size increased from time to time. 80-76-84-90-110 now having the powerslide next pro. I really love the trinity frames...
Heya Ricardo. I used some cheap cosco skates for a year until I got better. They started wearing down until they got unbearable due to the pain as the cuff started tearing and the buckle started digging into my skin. I've ordered the oxelo mf500 as it's the only hardboot skate with 80/76mm 86 a wheels available in india. As an intermediate is it a good skate?
Hey Samuel. I like the OXELO mf500s, they allow people to change frames. They are supportive and affordable..its a good options for a lot of people... they could have better specs but then price would be a lot higher too.. Lots of love Lino
I started watching your videos last week bc I got inspired to start inline skating to lose weight and such. I bought the Powerslide One Zoom 100's. They're supposed to come in the mail today I'm so excited!
How do you like them I got the same skates for same reason my frames were pointing outward so I returned them and waiting on some frx 80. It was my first pair of 3 wheel skates but quickly decided I’m a four wheel kinda guy hopefully they are going well for you
@@8ballin882 I like them but they're too narrow. I feel better on 3 wheels than 4 honestly. I own the 100's but I don't use them anymore really and went with the USD AEON 80's. They fit so much better but I had my first big fall on these and I hadn't fallen at all on the 3 wheels 100's. But I also feel like I move faster with than Aeon 80's than the 100's. So I like that haha.
I want to do Fitness skating and use the skates as a transportation device to get to places. I absolutely despise the look of fitness skates and I fell in love with the Roces Bobi Spassov Boot. I was thinking about getting the boot and equipping it with a different frame (e.g. Ground Control HD 80). Would you say that that's a good idea, or are the Roces M12 are too hard to use for fitness/Urban skating?
Just a thought: On 3x110 setup, I've purchased one replacement pair of wheels and I have been skating since June; the middle on both skates. On my 4x80s, I skated for a month and had to replace the entire set. Had I continued skating, I would have purchased more replacements. 8 months later what have you decided?
I think you're looking for the word "modularity". Useful info for me since I got burned buying a pair online. Going to an in person store for fitting soon.
Very helpful information to consider. I've been thinking of getting some skates again to help me get around since i May Not be able to really drive a car, let alone get/own one. I personally would want skates that Are comfortable and very durable to handle a lot of things without me having to worry about them breaking or wearing down too quickly.
I ended up ordering some skates from Canada. Sizing my feet was a little hard. I used their suggestions with measuring the length of my feet in MM to get a size EU 43. I'm in California, and use to getting US sizes. The skates arrived. And it was too small for my right foot. My big toe felt like it was getting pushed into the socket. Thankfully, I was able to send the skates back for a refund. I bought a size EU 44. Those fit. So if you are going to order online, make sure you know their return policy. You want to do business with a place, that will allow you to return it. Just in case you need to. Like I did.
I got back into blading recently after a few years of not doing it. Took a bit to get my balance and such back. When I was done for the day, my instep/top of foot was aching. Not sure if that was because the tendons and such got worked out or the fit of the boot wasn't good enough.
So thats why i choose revol skates way back a year ago you made a review regarding revol skates. Only one thing i did i adjust the frame forward then its fine.
Hi Ricardo, great video. When you mentioned your shop I was curios and took a look and I was wondering if the inline skates you shared come with brakes. Unfortunately I'm not at a point yet to skate without.
Okay, so am really anxious to buy a new pair of skates. I made the decision, I have the money. My current skates are K2 4x90 soft boot maybe 5 years old. They were a nice upgrade from 80mm at the time. But I remain confused as to the different skating style categories - cross-training, urban, freestyle, freeriding, aggressive, fitness, recreation, and racing, and slalom. Based on the words themselves, I would say that my skating style and skating needs are basically related to fitness and recreation. However, I want to improve my skating by skating more and studying. I want to learn to skate backwards. I can do crossover turns okay, but that's about it as far as manouvers. And I want more support in the boot than you get with under-US$200 skates. Anyhow I don't even know what urban, freestyle, and freeriding are. And I want big wheels because I skate mainly on streets and bigger wheels are better for bumps and holes. So I was gravitating to Powerslide Swell, but then I thought wait, who said I need a soft boot? and now I'm thinking Powerslide Next 125 might be the skate I've been longing for.
Joe the Sack, I just got back into skating inlines. After many years of not. A lot of this is new to me again, too. I ended up getting into watching this one YT skater. He has videos skating in the city. I really enjoy watching that, and wanted to skate like that too. So I got the type of skates he uses, to be able to do that. If you check out YT videos, there's probably someone that skates in a style that you want to emulate "fitness and recreation". I'd also try visiting a local skate shop to help you with your questions. If you are on Facebook, then there a several inline skating groups. Those might be able to answer your questions too. Here is one such group facebook.com/groups/rollerblading
Hello. I happened to accidentally discovered your video. I just want to ask. I was a skater (cheap rollerblades like $20) when i was in highschool. Using those ofcourse was not very comfortable but i learned anyway. How do i awake my innate or sleeping ability to skate? Any rollerblade recommendation? Like "cheap" but quality? Thanks
Ricardo, another Ricardo here but from Costa Rica! I am starting, and I have skates that feel comfy and tight, they are great at wrapping around but my feet wobble a bit in and out when I am standing: is this NOT supposed to happen? I have not seen anyone talking about this in a video. Do you as a skater have to constantly compensate to center your ankle when riding, or a good fitting skate should keep your ankles dead-centered and not moving an inch in our out?
Which skates do you recommend if I plan to take my dog for a run? I’m 33 years old, was very good at rollerblading at a young age, haven’t skated in over 10 years. I would consider myself to be a natural at rollerblading if I was to skate again. The dog size is 60lbs and I weight 150lb if that makes any difference?
Hello Ricardo. I got a pair of inline skates for a birthday present from my wife. I had skated with roller skates earlier in my life. I had skated with hockey ice skates. My wife got me some roller blade figure skates with a rubber tip on the end. The person that sold them to us had her own shop and she measured them; they seemed too tight and she stretched them a few times, but they still seemed like a tight fit. Also, after skating on them a couple of times, it seemed like the skates were not the type that I would have wanted. I think that I would have rather had an extra wheel, instead of a toe stop. I have never had a desire to perform figure skating moves. What would you suggest.
Yeh I have no idea how to buy online skates. I want to use it for getting around everyday. It needs to be able to go over uneven pavement ( becsuse the UK has shit pavements). I would probably be using them pretty much everyday. I had skates as a kid and did some ice skating so I don’t think I am a complete complete beginner. I need some help
These tips are very helpful. I am wanting to get into Street/urban skating. I'm lookong into the rollerblade twister xt or into the powerslide zoom 80 pro. But am open to other options. Any recommendations?
Hi Ricardo and good people! ✌️ I am very interested in trying inline skating, WOOHOO right?!? 🙌 My vision and intention is to cruise around with them on the streets and roads. And I really hope to be able to master a wonderful skating flow one day. I can't wait to get that feeling and really be alive! Anyways, I prefer proper quality, so I have no problem of spending a fair amount for a good setup. Despite the fact that I would be a rookie of skating.. but I really take this interest very seriously and therefore want to ride with the best comfort and performance! So based of what I explained above, what is the ideal skate for me then? I have figured out so far that I need a pair of freeride skates or even fitness skates? I've thought between the 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 90 and the 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 as they are both built with trinity mounting system, and can therefore be upgraded as you said, among other positive things. The Swells doesn't however have that hardboot as you were saying is preferred for beginners, for stability right? So perhaps they're better until I have learned a basic technique? Is any of these a great choice do you think? If so which one is the best? Is there anybody that has some experience with this skate and if so are there actually any major cons/disadvantages to them or are they as good as I've read? I would really appreciate the effort for anyone who really wants to help me choose a excellent first skate! 😁
I am new to inline skating, and I just bought my skates a few weeks ago. I get to use it and practice it multiple times now. It's a soft boot. It's my size, but there are times that my feet feel a little uncomfortable. I don't know if it's how the way i laced it. If it is too tight or what. Help me please.
Hi! Would you consider a person that has roller skated for many years (using racy roller skates with no brakes) but has never inline skated before a beginner? also taking into consideration that said person (me) has many years without skating at all... thanks!
Just bought some FR FR1 80s. Although it might seem foolish since I'm still a beginner, I know I'm going to be able to abuse the heck out of it without any worry! Love your videos btw Ricardo!
It is not foolish, do what you wish. You will be able to progress easily due to the amount of features it comes with, and its durability. Waiting for my FR2s. ROLL ON
I'm a beginner in Inline skating. Mainly my left skates is moving onwards. I feel inside my foot is not tight. I use 3to 4 socks & extra ankle pads. But still skates moves inwards? Can you help?
Considering buying Some New skates thinking About the rollerblade maxxum edge 90mm or the powerslide next with 90 or 100 mm. Not Shure wich ones to get. I wanna do some longer rides Around my city, the roads here are terrible on most places though 😜
I like both. Unlike the trinity system but if you’re planing to change frames can be a bit more limiting, but performance wise they’re awesome. Rollerblade is usually good but ideally if you close to a shop try them and go with what FITS better. That is key specially for your goal
Any advice for roller blades that can handle high amounts of gravel on payment? my city uses lots of gravel I the winter. I currently roller skate and I am wondering if inlines handle gravel better.
Have a look for some skates with bigger wheels. 100mm wheels would be a good start. :) Bigger wheels will help to minimize the amount of bumps on gravel.
Hey Ricardo, I don't know if you'll see this but i have a question. When i was a kid i used to inline skate i even got into agressive skates for a bit but then i started playing hockey in portugal which then made me get used to regular roller skates. My question is i got myself some Chaya jump 2.0 and i love them but i also miss inline skating so bad and i want to get back into it, is there a way to get a boot that will fit both agressive style wheels, if i want to go to the skatepark, and regular wheels so i can skate outside and get used to inlines again?
Hi Ricardo, my son (5 years 3 months old) who is been skating for 4months now. Can you help with speed Inline skates that we should opt for. His coach is suggesting to pick up DASH speed skates, which would cost me around ₹45,000 (Indian rupee) around 545USD. [I AM FROM INDIA (BANGALORE)] Can you suggest any other brand that we get to choose with lesser budget. Reason being am not sure if my son continues to do skating or he may show interest in some other sport. I definitely want to pick up a new speed skates but for now a lesser budget one around 175USD.
hey Ricardo! I want to get some new pairs of speed skates, since my last ones are worn out :D got 4x 100 mm rolls with a low ankle boot, just like the one for marathons. The next should be either 4x 110 mm, or 3x 125 mm, but I just can't decide what to get... I want to drive long distances on the streets, maybe a little tougher roads too. Do you have any advice what to get there? For now, I know that I probably should get some with a long frame. My problem are the wheels... Cheers!
I have 2 different feet 1 is flat and other is not lol. One is 9.5 and other is 9. Should I get a size 10 EU 43? I was planning on getting a FR1 80. I am trying to see where I should buy it. Are they usually made in China?
What skates do you get if your 300lbs and the last ramp you were on was a 1/4 corner bowl at the pier in SF during summer x 99 I’m a grownup youth hockey player I’m looking at a UFS SYSTEM I remember my skates I had back in 2003 were good will CCM hockey skates that had a Bauer flat setup for hockey practice I was hoping for something I could swap from a 2x over 58 and a huge slide area to say a 3x125 or 4x??/??/??/?? With a magic rocker setup What skates would survive if I’m inspired to land on the flat ergo casing a transfer landing from 4’ is not healthy and I avoid this but shit happens I wear a 13w in US Men’s shoes I was told 47.5w was my eu size but do all skates run 1.5 smaller 13 would be 11.5? And can you run sweet6 Swiss bearings in skate wheels or do they run the odd shaped bearings? 90s memory issues
Hola Lino, me gustaría comprarme unos patines de velocidad de tres ruedas 125 milímetros pero no se que bota escojer porque me da miedo a partirme el tobillo mi pies es 10 y medio o 44
Hai, I'm Kiziah from Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. I would really live to learn inline skating. I want to buy skates from your shop. Maybe you have recommendations for me that doesn't cost much. I watch your videos in skating. 🥰 Hope you can help me. Thank you.
hey, thank you for your video. I'm new to skates and just buying a cheap one. the only problem i have is the wheels, comes with 80A, while I mostly play urban (the road is paved and quite rough) and sometimes at skate park but the area is preety small only around 18mx20m. can you suggest me what wheels should i buy next? my target is Flying eagle's wheels that comes with 85A hardness and at 80mm.
i am using rollerblades (macroblades were the only ones i could find) for ski practice so i mainly carve , parallel carve by angulation, not classic rollerblade carving. what would be a good step up? I
hey, i got the USD Aeon 80s and it feels pretty tight around my foot and most of it is fine. there's not a lot of room in my liner, but extra room in the boot so i figured it would stretch. HOWEVER, im getting some intense pain in the balls of my feet and even across that whole front-bottom of my feet area and i don't know if that's normal or if it means my boot is too small. there's some pressure points on the side of my boot where the laces are so maybe its just tied too tight? but don't they need to be tight for support? lmao i feel lost and i already returned them for a bigger size once because i measured wrong the first time. this /should/ be right but idk, maybe i need the next one up again?
Hi everyone! and thanks for the info.. awesome video.. I was wondering if anyone can recommend what skates would work best for me? I’m an experienced ice hockey player, but I’m no where near as experienced with inline skates.( I have roller bladed before) I want a pair of skates to ride down roads / paved trails. Not really for tricks or jumping of that sort. More for skating distance and being maneuverable and comfortable I suppose is my aim. Can anyone help make me with any recommendations? Thanks so much!!
on your website you have the fair floss impala incline skates, do you recommend any other skates that have more longer lasting wheels but are similar to this?
hi Riccardo, my foot size is 46 and I want to buy a freeskate 4 wheels. Is it the 243cm frame 4x80 wheels too small for my foot size ? is it beter a 4x84 wheels frame or a 4x90 wheels frame for my foot size ? what do you think? thanks for your beautiful channel . Love David
If you don't like to go for big wheels you can of course go for 84. It will make your ride smoother and faster and at the same time ad more stability. Your trade in will only be a bit acceleration and turnability. The bigger the more trade.
I'm thinking of ordering a new pair of skates online. I measured my feet and they are 27/27.5 cm long, and and 11.5 cm wide. I'm thinking of getting a pair of FR FRX 80. The length says I should be a size ten, but how wide will the skate accommodate? Since I have wide feet should I get 10.5? Will this still give me a snug fit?
I can’t find any info on the micro mt3, I’m a beginner very small person (5’3” and under 100 lbs) and a reeeeeeeeeeally want triskates as my first pair. It’s so hard to find 3x100mms in my size, and I found the micro mt3s and they seem perfect for my needs but I can’t find any info about them at all really. Does anyone know if they are good? I’d like to be able to zoom around a bit (some uneven sidewalks and streets near me) as well as eventually dance a bit and do some mild tricks. I need help and don’t know where to turn! 😢
I can't believe you left out adjustability. I had to return my first pair of skates because I had no way to adjust the frames on the boot to correct the tendency for my left boot to bend outward. Strangely, I've found very few lower/mid grade boots have this feature.
My priority is size 13 foot size. So I’m very limited and therefore this video is pointless to me. And there are so many other people with the same issue, which puts a lot of people off the sport because bigger people are not considered.
I used to buy expensive wheels and bearings... But now I buy cheap bearings and just replace them regularly... Especially in autumn and winter. Love that Micro Beat boot... Might have to pull the trigger and get them
what is good pair of inlines to get if you have never skated before and want something relatively cheap but still comfy? I want to be able to go fast and do tricks, but also just casually skate around in my neighbourhood.
@@elsie4802 Try the Micro MT+ skates. I'd say they are a great price for a hard boot and if you want to in future then you can upgrade the liner and have a top end skate really easy. The hard boot and rachet straps will lock you into the boot and give you the support you need, which also gives you more confidence
What skate would you recommend a 21 yr who's getting back into skating after not skating for about 10 years...? (I want to have amazing shock absolution and I'm size 9.5)
@@Elazarko comfortable yes but to soft to offer good support and stability with most models.... Also if you are really into that hobby there comes the moment you might like to change frames. K2 are not adjustable nore have you many replacement spare parts..... To make some recommendations we would have to know. Where do you wanna skate, and why, for what, what did you skate in the past, how did you like them especially the wheel size...
A question in a bit of a story... Been skating inline 4 wheel average beginner boot... ever since I decided the square rollerblade wheels put too many bruises on my butt... so 8yrs old. I do everything from barely aggressive trick here and there... to marathon non-competitive now... the reason I had such a good experience was definitely because the bearings were exceptional on the basic beginner boot I had been given. (Hand down from parent that just happened to fit.) Don't know the specs now because I eventually trashed those in my steps towards my imaginary greatness... but now I want to upgrade. I've purchased a few inline skates since then but kept within the clerk recommended as long as it fit and was comfy... I'd just test them out while wearing them and try to feel for the specs I'm only now able to put names to... but none have impressed me like my first pair that felt like I had wings. Learning that there is so much more to know about skates before an impulse purchase is immense and I am looking for advice. I want to switch to 3 wheel upgradable frames 110 with at least 78A hardness. I'm absolutely trash at backwards skating as I stick my butt out lol.. but it's my only real downfall at this point when I want to turn sharper, but go faster both indoor and outdoor. I enjoy an almost ice-skating looking...uh...beauty? To my moves and patterns. I was looking around and saw frames that had an asymmetrical and regular symmetrical frame (they looked like batman and I'm in nerd love so it caught my attention.) But I had no idea what the significance of the middle wheel being closer to the back wheel and creating a larger gap between it and front wheel ..had. I was also hoping for your own recommendation for what you think would be a good brand or anything else that might aid my purchase. Greatly appreciated. (Would like to stay within a $100-250usd range...also would really like a 9 spec bearing .. the ideal for anything above the ABC's type bearings into more icf? Was it?) So... what are those frames about and what do you recommend? Thanks for the vids!
I cant stress enough to buy the right size. The liners do stretch out and sometimes you will wish you had a snugger fit and buying a half size or even full size lower than what you wear is smart.
Yea i would say from all tips. Having the right size is the most important point...
Took me a decade to find this out....
I made the horrible mistake of doing the opposite
At the edge of 39 .. after a year on my aeons I’m getting the 40 reign liner to fit (Hopefully) my shell, but wanting a micro tri skate and worried the next size up would be too big
As simple as this info is, I wish that I had seen it before buying my first skates in August. I bought a pair of Rollerblade Macroblade 80 and have had no issues with them, they are actually a great recreational skate but I quickly realised that they weren't supportive or upgradeable enough for me as I was getting into street skating.
I have since bought a pair of FR1's and upgraded them with endless 80's and that setup is perfect for me.
Can't stay to watch live... But you know I will watch later Ricardo!!
:) let me know what you think of it after watching it
Hi - Sorry in advance - I'm honestly not trying to be personal and super critical - I know you are passionate about skating and trying to help people shop, so I wanted to share this feedback because I'm an intermediate rollerblader looking to upgrade from my really old blades and honestly, not much of this video has been helpful for me to understand the inline skate market today. I feel like this video should be titled "5 Important factors when buying your FIRST pair of inline skates" ... but even so, the tips are very vague...
So going through each category you mentioned... Size, of course - anything that fits on your feet should obviously have specific sizing and the right fit is super important. Anyone with feet that can walk would know this... structure/support, good tip for beginners and pretty simple concept, hard = better support for newbies, and soft may be more comfortable but you should have strong ankles and know how to support yourself properly... so less time spent talking about it would be better.... Specs, too vague - what specs? - you mentioned ball bearings but ABEC-9 ABEC-30... what is the difference between these? what other specs are there to consider? are the materials used for wheels important? the material used for lining or the boot? laces? You spent a lot of time talking about structure of the boot when there's really only two options overall. But there's likely many specs to consider and you didn't really mention or explain any of them other than ball bearings for a brief moment - like, what should I know when reviewing ball bearings options? what other specs will there be to consider? ... upgradability, yes good tip, helpful to know that some will be modular or not... then price - obviously... price is basically the most important decision on the purchase after considering all else... but what even is a good price for a basic skate or a kids skate or a professional/speed skate? if it has the best of everything for a speed skater, what price range should I expect in your opinion? what are some examples? ... anyone shopping for anything will be looking comparing the price of the thing they are purchasing unless they have plenty of money to burn and don't care about the cost, so this really isn't a tip - to be frank - I feel like this list of "tips" could have been written by AI - as if the AI just took the things listed as features on a skate website and then turned them into chapters in a video and vaguely described what those qualities are ... like, if I asked someone who didn't know anything about skating to write a script for a top 5 tips video on buying skates, and gave them the internet to shop around for one hour, they could've come up with this same video/script. It doesn't really have any information specific to having a background in skating, it's just listing the things that a website would tell you is special about their skates or what differentiates their models. You said many times "it all depends on what type of skating you want to do" but you never mentioned what types of skating there are. I'd think the FIRST tip here should be, figure out what kind of skating you want to do and what surfaces you will be skating on. That to me is #1 above all else and it wasn't even mentioned. Every other factor relies on that, but you just kept saying "depending on what you want to do with them"...
Again, I hope this doesn't sound like an attack on your expertise. You had said, "I hope this is helpful" and I wanted to tell you how it could be MORE helpful from my perspective as someone who used to skate a lot when younger and is trying to replace a really old pair of skates.
I think you were a little too critical. His target audience may very well be beginner to intermediate.
I'm planning on becoming a engineer to create inventions. This video has inspired me to create the ideal structures for a hybrid rollerblade Which will be both inline skates and working boots. It's something I just thought of making. Thanks for the video 👍
Aight bet lmk
Awesome let us know!
You most certainly don’t have to become an engineer to patent anything engineers patent what they’ve engineered 👁🧠👁
@@jakethein1795 Uhm well...I don't really understand what you mean but I'm still working on achieving my dreams. (english is my first language but I fail to understand it most times so srry)
start your engineering journey with understanding the biomechanics of the foot for walking and how it’s fundamentally different than the need for stable power transfer into a ridgid boot for skating.
good boot would equal bad skates and good skates would equal horrible boots. but if you can solve the mobility needs of a foot/ankle for walking while not undermining stability and power transfer you maybe can invent something special. i’d love to see it, very skeptical though since there’s a reason we make so many different specialized tools, right tool for the job kinda thing.
I skated with kinda cheap skates many years. But since autumn I got the twister edge skates from rolerblade and I realy like them!
I skated with your average cheap skates $80 or so for about 4 or 5 years before I got the roller blade twister edge for Christmas. I’m loving them too, and love how much ankle support there is. You’ll find that on cheaper skate, there is no support, and it’s really hand to do tricks.
@@dean3789 Yeah, they are good quality and can also take a punch when you fall.
lol I just got the twister edge 80's 2 days ago
I started with 80€and went more expensive from time to time :D
And even the wheel size increased from time to time.
80-76-84-90-110 now having the powerslide next pro. I really love the trinity frames...
Are the twister edge heavy? Like how much do the Weight?
Very informative video! Love your channel
Thank you, I am looking for a new pair of skates and have to throw-out looks altogether. I want more customization and a better fit.
Heya Ricardo. I used some cheap cosco skates for a year until I got better. They started wearing down until they got unbearable due to the pain as the cuff started tearing and the buckle started digging into my skin.
I've ordered the oxelo mf500 as it's the only hardboot skate with 80/76mm 86 a wheels available in india. As an intermediate is it a good skate?
Hey Samuel. I like the OXELO mf500s, they allow people to change frames. They are supportive and affordable..its a good options for a lot of people... they could have better specs but then price would be a lot higher too..
Lots of love
Lino
I started watching your videos last week bc I got inspired to start inline skating to lose weight and such. I bought the Powerslide One Zoom 100's. They're supposed to come in the mail today I'm so excited!
Awesome! Go for it.
How do you like them I got the same skates for same reason my frames were pointing outward so I returned them and waiting on some frx 80. It was my first pair of 3 wheel skates but quickly decided I’m a four wheel kinda guy hopefully they are going well for you
@@8ballin882 I like them but they're too narrow. I feel better on 3 wheels than 4 honestly. I own the 100's but I don't use them anymore really and went with the USD AEON 80's. They fit so much better but I had my first big fall on these and I hadn't fallen at all on the 3 wheels 100's. But I also feel like I move faster with than Aeon 80's than the 100's. So I like that haha.
How did you order them
Great video! The longsleeve looks so great!
I want to do Fitness skating and use the skates as a transportation device to get to places. I absolutely despise the look of fitness skates and I fell in love with the Roces Bobi Spassov Boot. I was thinking about getting the boot and equipping it with a different frame (e.g. Ground Control HD 80). Would you say that that's a good idea, or are the Roces M12 are too hard to use for fitness/Urban skating?
If the skates where focused and transporting why not thinking about using triskates?
Just a thought: On 3x110 setup, I've purchased one replacement pair of wheels and I have been skating since June; the middle on both skates. On my 4x80s, I skated for a month and had to replace the entire set. Had I continued skating, I would have purchased more replacements.
8 months later what have you decided?
Thank you Ricardo for this very helpful video. I’m a beginner and already wasted money on two skates without the knowledge and I was also being cheap😂
This video is helpful in my opinion
Hi Ricardo I am beginner and I want cheap but reliable inline skates I am buying them for the first time can you recommend me some
I think you're looking for the word "modularity". Useful info for me since I got burned buying a pair online. Going to an in person store for fitting soon.
i also have 42.5 feet size, but my local shops don't have this size. I have to choose between 42 and 43. Which one would be better for me?
Great video. The word you’re looking for is capability. This word ensures you’re saying that something works for your audience, and can be adaptable.
would you please tell me where to buy this trouser?
Very helpful information to consider. I've been thinking of getting some skates again to help me get around since i May Not be able to really drive a car, let alone get/own one. I personally would want skates that Are comfortable and very durable to handle a lot of things without me having to worry about them breaking or wearing down too quickly.
BRINK - SOUL SKATERS
I just orderd de k2 trio boa skates
Top demais 👊🏼👊🏼
Muito obrigado :D
I ended up ordering some skates from Canada. Sizing my feet was a little hard. I used their suggestions with measuring the length of my feet in MM to get a size EU 43. I'm in California, and use to getting US sizes. The skates arrived. And it was too small for my right foot. My big toe felt like it was getting pushed into the socket. Thankfully, I was able to send the skates back for a refund. I bought a size EU 44. Those fit.
So if you are going to order online, make sure you know their return policy. You want to do business with a place, that will allow you to return it. Just in case you need to. Like I did.
I got back into blading recently after a few years of not doing it. Took a bit to get my balance and such back. When I was done for the day, my instep/top of foot was aching. Not sure if that was because the tendons and such got worked out or the fit of the boot wasn't good enough.
Video excelente, Ricardo. Venha de lá outro! 👍
What are your opinions on the newly released Lightning 80’s - 90’s compared to the soft boot RB XL’s?
Eny one can you help i need advice about carlos bernal carbon free skate im a size 41
What’s you foot size in mm?
@@RicardoLino my foot size in mm is 260 mm
Ability to upgrade = Futureproof.
How can I find a correct skating boot and know if this is plastic our heart
So thats why i choose revol skates way back a year ago you made a review regarding revol skates. Only one thing i did i adjust the frame forward then its fine.
Soon i will try to swap the frame of roller derby spartan z 9.9
👍yup, I think I made the right choice😂
What did you got ? You got me curious
Cheers
Lino
I bought myself the new powerslide swell road 125 to restart my old hobby of inline skating. It's been years for me
yelow micro mt plus, whith black endless 90/110🐝😜
Hi Ricardo, great video. When you mentioned your shop I was curios and took a look and I was wondering if the inline skates you shared come with brakes. Unfortunately I'm not at a point yet to skate without.
Okay, so am really anxious to buy a new pair of skates. I made the decision, I have the money. My current skates are K2 4x90 soft boot maybe 5 years old. They were a nice upgrade from 80mm at the time. But I remain confused as to the different skating style categories - cross-training, urban, freestyle, freeriding, aggressive, fitness, recreation, and racing, and slalom. Based on the words themselves, I would say that my skating style and skating needs are basically related to fitness and recreation. However, I want to improve my skating by skating more and studying. I want to learn to skate backwards. I can do crossover turns okay, but that's about it as far as manouvers. And I want more support in the boot than you get with under-US$200 skates. Anyhow I don't even know what urban, freestyle, and freeriding are. And I want big wheels because I skate mainly on streets and bigger wheels are better for bumps and holes. So I was gravitating to Powerslide Swell, but then I thought wait, who said I need a soft boot? and now I'm thinking Powerslide Next 125 might be the skate I've been longing for.
Joe the Sack, I just got back into skating inlines. After many years of not. A lot of this is new to me again, too. I ended up getting into watching this one YT skater. He has videos skating in the city. I really enjoy watching that, and wanted to skate like that too. So I got the type of skates he uses, to be able to do that. If you check out YT videos, there's probably someone that skates in a style that you want to emulate "fitness and recreation".
I'd also try visiting a local skate shop to help you with your questions. If you are on Facebook, then there a several inline skating groups. Those might be able to answer your questions too. Here is one such group facebook.com/groups/rollerblading
Next is a great skate but I would stick with 110mm wheels.
125mm is extremely big. Something most people underestimate.
I just ordered skates that are half size bigger then my foot.. I hope it will work out..
I’ve used skates that are 1 size bigger. You will be okay 110%!
@@inlinemonkey8477 just got them :) They are very comfortable too. Very good purchase
which ones did you get? (:
@@elsie4802 Rollerblade rb cruiser )
@@majslokar5872 are they good for a beginner skater? I’m looking for a pair to get but don’t know which ones..
Hello. I happened to accidentally discovered your video. I just want to ask. I was a skater (cheap rollerblades like $20) when i was in highschool. Using those ofcourse was not very comfortable but i learned anyway. How do i awake my innate or sleeping ability to skate? Any rollerblade recommendation? Like "cheap" but quality? Thanks
Thanks buddy
Ricardo, another Ricardo here but from Costa Rica! I am starting, and I have skates that feel comfy and tight, they are great at wrapping around but my feet wobble a bit in and out when I am standing: is this NOT supposed to happen? I have not seen anyone talking about this in a video. Do you as a skater have to constantly compensate to center your ankle when riding, or a good fitting skate should keep your ankles dead-centered and not moving an inch in our out?
What frames are on the micro beats?? I want to purchase those frames... please help if anyone knows
Hey, nice video. What do you think about Spokey Freesko ?
what brand is the skate you show with the endless frames?
Which skates do you recommend if I plan to take my dog for a run? I’m 33 years old, was very good at rollerblading at a young age, haven’t skated in over 10 years. I would consider myself to be a natural at rollerblading if I was to skate again. The dog size is 60lbs and I weight 150lb if that makes any difference?
What skates are those in pastel colors? They are awesome! ❤
Hello Ricardo. I got a pair of inline skates for a birthday present from my wife. I had skated with roller skates earlier in my life. I had skated with hockey ice skates. My wife got me some roller blade figure skates with a rubber tip on the end. The person that sold them to us had her own shop and she measured them; they seemed too tight and she stretched them a few times, but they still seemed like a tight fit. Also, after skating on them a couple of times, it seemed like the skates were not the type that I would have wanted. I think that I would have rather had an extra wheel, instead of a toe stop. I have never had a desire to perform figure skating moves. What would you suggest.
Yeh I have no idea how to buy online skates. I want to use it for getting around everyday. It needs to be able to go over uneven pavement ( becsuse the UK has shit pavements). I would probably be using them pretty much everyday. I had skates as a kid and did some ice skating so I don’t think I am a complete complete beginner. I need some help
These tips are very helpful. I am wanting to get into Street/urban skating. I'm lookong into the rollerblade twister xt or into the powerslide zoom 80 pro. But am open to other options. Any recommendations?
I personally got the cheapest but most well kept used skates. I shot luck with 10 € comfortable ones but they arent that compatible with my style
Superuseful video, thanks!!
Hi Ricardo and good people! ✌️
I am very interested in trying inline skating, WOOHOO right?!? 🙌
My vision and intention is to cruise around with them on the streets and roads. And I really hope to be able to master a wonderful skating flow one day. I can't wait to get that feeling and really be alive!
Anyways, I prefer proper quality, so I have no problem of spending a fair amount for a good setup. Despite the fact that I would be a rookie of skating.. but I really take this interest very seriously and therefore want to ride with the best comfort and performance!
So based of what I explained above, what is the ideal skate for me then?
I have figured out so far that I need a pair of freeride skates or even fitness skates? I've thought between the 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 90 and the 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 as they are both built with trinity mounting system, and can therefore be upgraded as you said, among other positive things. The Swells doesn't however have that hardboot as you were saying is preferred for beginners, for stability right? So perhaps they're better until I have learned a basic technique?
Is any of these a great choice do you think? If so which one is the best? Is there anybody that has some experience with this skate and if so are there actually any major cons/disadvantages to them or are they as good as I've read?
I would really appreciate the effort for anyone who really wants to help me choose a excellent first skate! 😁
Hey sorry I'm reading this so late. How did you end up?
Still having questions?
take my money💸💸💸🤣🤣
Heheeh.. I’m rich now :)
Thanks for the comment
Lots of love
Lino
I am new to inline skating, and I just bought my skates a few weeks ago. I get to use it and practice it multiple times now. It's a soft boot. It's my size, but there are times that my feet feel a little uncomfortable. I don't know if it's how the way i laced it. If it is too tight or what. Help me please.
Hi! Would you consider a person that has roller skated for many years (using racy roller skates with no brakes) but has never inline skated before a beginner? also taking into consideration that said person (me) has many years without skating at all... thanks!
Just bought some FR FR1 80s. Although it might seem foolish since I'm still a beginner, I know I'm going to be able to abuse the heck out of it without any worry! Love your videos btw Ricardo!
It is not foolish, do what you wish. You will be able to progress easily due to the amount of features it comes with, and its durability. Waiting for my FR2s. ROLL ON
it's quite a decent skates! it will last u for long, have a blast!
@@inlinemonkey8477 yeah I haven’t received mine yet either but I’m super excited! Should be getting them tomorrow!
@@IvanT4 Luckyyyy, I’m trying to wear out the wheels on my aggresive skates to get them. Man, I gotta get back to skating.
You should get the best skate you can afford. The FRs are good skates.
Why have u never done a review about Micro MT3 skates ?
you are pro sir
Rb cruiser or FR FRX?
I'm a beginner in Inline skating. Mainly my left skates is moving onwards. I feel inside my foot is not tight. I use 3to 4 socks & extra ankle pads. But still skates moves inwards? Can you help?
Considering buying Some New skates thinking About the rollerblade maxxum edge 90mm or the powerslide next with 90 or 100 mm. Not Shure wich ones to get. I wanna do some longer rides Around my city, the roads here are terrible on most places though 😜
I like both. Unlike the trinity system but if you’re planing to change frames can be a bit more limiting, but performance wise they’re awesome. Rollerblade is usually good but ideally if you close to a shop try them and go with what FITS better. That is key specially for your goal
@@RicardoLino thank you for the advice!!!! 👌🏼
Any advice for roller blades that can handle high amounts of gravel on payment? my city uses lots of gravel I the winter. I currently roller skate and I am wondering if inlines handle gravel better.
Have a look for some skates with bigger wheels. 100mm wheels would be a good start. :)
Bigger wheels will help to minimize the amount of bumps on gravel.
Hey Ricardo, I don't know if you'll see this but i have a question. When i was a kid i used to inline skate i even got into agressive skates for a bit but then i started playing hockey in portugal which then made me get used to regular roller skates. My question is i got myself some Chaya jump 2.0 and i love them but i also miss inline skating so bad and i want to get back into it, is there a way to get a boot that will fit both agressive style wheels, if i want to go to the skatepark, and regular wheels so i can skate outside and get used to inlines again?
do you ship to London?
Hi Ricardo, my son (5 years 3 months old) who is been skating for 4months now. Can you help with speed Inline skates that we should opt for. His coach is suggesting to pick up DASH speed skates, which would cost me around ₹45,000 (Indian rupee) around 545USD. [I AM FROM INDIA (BANGALORE)]
Can you suggest any other brand that we get to choose with lesser budget. Reason being am not sure if my son continues to do skating or he may show interest in some other sport. I definitely want to pick up a new speed skates but for now a lesser budget one around 175USD.
hey Ricardo!
I want to get some new pairs of speed skates, since my last ones are worn out :D
got 4x 100 mm rolls with a low ankle boot, just like the one for marathons. The next should be either 4x 110 mm, or 3x 125 mm, but I just can't decide what to get...
I want to drive long distances on the streets, maybe a little tougher roads too. Do you have any advice what to get there?
For now, I know that I probably should get some with a long frame. My problem are the wheels...
Cheers!
What did you choose?
it's all about the colour and how they look, fashion over function! ;o)
Oh really? Tell me more!?!? Lmao
@@thewise_1one856 I've already said too much. Don't want the world knowing the secret of colour technology.
F7 Optimum by flying eagle.
It is looks so gorgeous 😍
I have 2 different feet 1 is flat and other is not lol. One is 9.5 and other is 9. Should I get a size 10 EU 43? I was planning on getting a FR1 80. I am trying to see where I should buy it. Are they usually made in China?
What skates do you get if your 300lbs and the last ramp you were on was a 1/4 corner bowl at the pier in SF during summer x 99 I’m a grownup youth hockey player
I’m looking at a UFS SYSTEM
I remember my skates I had back in 2003 were good will CCM hockey skates that had a Bauer flat setup for hockey practice
I was hoping for something I could swap from a 2x over 58 and a huge slide area to say a 3x125 or 4x??/??/??/?? With a magic rocker setup
What skates would survive if I’m inspired to land on the flat ergo casing a transfer landing from 4’ is not healthy and I avoid this but shit happens
I wear a 13w in US Men’s shoes I was told 47.5w was my eu size but do all skates run 1.5 smaller 13 would be 11.5?
And can you run sweet6 Swiss bearings in skate wheels or do they run the odd shaped bearings? 90s memory issues
Hola Lino, me gustaría comprarme unos patines de velocidad de tres ruedas 125 milímetros pero no se que bota escojer porque me da miedo a partirme el tobillo mi pies es 10 y medio o 44
Hai, I'm Kiziah from Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. I would really live to learn inline skating. I want to buy skates from your shop. Maybe you have recommendations for me that doesn't cost much. I watch your videos in skating. 🥰 Hope you can help me. Thank you.
Mantap dan terbaik. Hopefully can find skate that suit for me..
hey, thank you for your video. I'm new to skates and just buying a cheap one. the only problem i have is the wheels, comes with 80A, while I mostly play urban (the road is paved and quite rough) and sometimes at skate park but the area is preety small only around 18mx20m. can you suggest me what wheels should i buy next? my target is Flying eagle's wheels that comes with 85A hardness and at 80mm.
Is it possible to change frame in rb 110? Got 2021 model and im interested in 4x90
i am using rollerblades (macroblades were the only ones i could find) for ski practice so i mainly carve , parallel carve by angulation, not classic rollerblade carving.
what would be a good step up? I
hey, i got the USD Aeon 80s and it feels pretty tight around my foot and most of it is fine. there's not a lot of room in my liner, but extra room in the boot so i figured it would stretch.
HOWEVER, im getting some intense pain in the balls of my feet and even across that whole front-bottom of my feet area and i don't know if that's normal or if it means my boot is too small. there's some pressure points on the side of my boot where the laces are so maybe its just tied too tight? but don't they need to be tight for support? lmao i feel lost and i already returned them for a bigger size once because i measured wrong the first time. this /should/ be right but idk, maybe i need the next one up again?
why whould you say SIZE is the reason you choose your rollerblades.....
beginner here from malaysia..usually i use shoe size 41.. what size should i buy ?
Every boot is different
Hi everyone! and thanks for the info.. awesome video.. I was wondering if anyone can recommend what skates would work best for me?
I’m an experienced ice hockey player, but I’m no where near as experienced with inline skates.( I have roller bladed before) I want a pair of skates to ride down roads / paved trails. Not really for tricks or jumping of that sort. More for skating distance and being maneuverable and comfortable I suppose is my aim. Can anyone help make me with any recommendations? Thanks so much!!
Hey what skate did you end up getting?
on your website you have the fair floss impala incline skates, do you recommend any other skates that have more longer lasting wheels but are similar to this?
you can always replace the wheels, it's inevitable when you're a skater anyhow :)
I am also wheeladict ....
Could I put Urban frames on my aggressive skates ? And use them as urban skates ?
Yes you can. I just learned that today lol.
Just need to look for what way the frame is connected to the boot.
hi Riccardo, my foot size is 46 and I want to buy a freeskate 4 wheels. Is it the 243cm frame 4x80 wheels too small for my foot size ? is it beter a 4x84 wheels frame or a 4x90 wheels frame for my foot size ? what do you think?
thanks for your beautiful channel . Love
David
If you don't like to go for big wheels you can of course go for 84.
It will make your ride smoother and faster and at the same time ad more stability. Your trade in will only be a bit acceleration and turnability.
The bigger the more trade.
I'm thinking of ordering a new pair of skates online. I measured my feet and they are 27/27.5 cm long, and and 11.5 cm wide. I'm thinking of getting a pair of FR FRX 80. The length says I should be a size ten, but how wide will the skate accommodate? Since I have wide feet should I get 10.5? Will this still give me a snug fit?
But in India better shose is a dream for us... availability is not easy...
do you recommend getting seba frx 80 as my first skates?
or oxelo mf 500?
I can’t find any info on the micro mt3, I’m a beginner very small person (5’3” and under 100 lbs) and a reeeeeeeeeeally want triskates as my first pair. It’s so hard to find 3x100mms in my size, and I found the micro mt3s and they seem perfect for my needs but I can’t find any info about them at all really.
Does anyone know if they are good?
I’d like to be able to zoom around a bit (some uneven sidewalks and streets near me) as well as eventually dance a bit and do some mild tricks.
I need help and don’t know where to turn! 😢
Hi did you figure this out? I have teeny feet too and don't know what to get
bruh how many skate down there
upgrading options, or pimping
Ricardo, whats your favorite skate, 3 or 4 wheel, what size wheel?
Everyone looking for skates but I’m looking for some damn wheels WHY ARE THEY ALWAYS SOLD OUT
I can't believe you left out adjustability. I had to return my first pair of skates because I had no way to adjust the frames on the boot to correct the tendency for my left boot to bend outward. Strangely, I've found very few lower/mid grade boots have this feature.
My priority is size 13 foot size. So I’m very limited and therefore this video is pointless to me. And there are so many other people with the same issue, which puts a lot of people off the sport because bigger people are not considered.
Ive been searching for sooo Long for the Sweatshirt he is wearing 😭 Is it still available?
Ummm upgradable
Hi Ricardo, I see you’ve swapped the myfit liners for intuition in your aeons, why is this?
Jesus Christ loves you all
If you could make a video about different kind of liners would be awewome.
I used to buy expensive wheels and bearings...
But now I buy cheap bearings and just replace them regularly... Especially in autumn and winter.
Love that Micro Beat boot... Might have to pull the trigger and get them
I like the BEATs, but you should know they are not as supportive as any of the skates of the delta line.. i will make a video about the BEATs soon
Yeah, cleaning bearings sxcks! I also just switch new ones every 3 months or so
what is good pair of inlines to get if you have never skated before and want something relatively cheap but still comfy? I want to be able to go fast and do tricks, but also just casually skate around in my neighbourhood.
@@elsie4802 Try the Micro MT+ skates.
I'd say they are a great price for a hard boot and if you want to in future then you can upgrade the liner and have a top end skate really easy.
The hard boot and rachet straps will lock you into the boot and give you the support you need, which also gives you more confidence
@@Mrmhibbert They look amazing!! But are they out of stock? lol on the website there isn't an option to buy them
What skate would you recommend a 21 yr who's getting back into skating after not skating for about 10 years...? (I want to have amazing shock absolution and I'm size 9.5)
A friend of mine who is a pro skater highly recommended k2 skates. He said they are the most comfortable skates he ever had.
@@Elazarko comfortable yes but to soft to offer good support and stability with most models....
Also if you are really into that hobby there comes the moment you might like to change frames.
K2 are not adjustable nore have you many replacement spare parts.....
To make some recommendations we would have to know.
Where do you wanna skate, and why, for what, what did you skate in the past, how did you like them especially the wheel size...
@@blackyraypatrick9041 I see. I think I'd like the new version of the rollerblade maxxum xt for $300.. and then meybe one day get a rocker frame.
Question, what skates to get if you're size 14?
This week we will have the micro mt3 in my shop in big sizes www.Wheeladdict.shop
Still and good video, but I wish you would do the same format as the ones from 2017
A question in a bit of a story...
Been skating inline 4 wheel average beginner boot... ever since I decided the square rollerblade wheels put too many bruises on my butt... so 8yrs old.
I do everything from barely aggressive trick here and there... to marathon non-competitive now... the reason I had such a good experience was definitely because the bearings were exceptional on the basic beginner boot I had been given. (Hand down from parent that just happened to fit.) Don't know the specs now because I eventually trashed those in my steps towards my imaginary greatness... but now I want to upgrade. I've purchased a few inline skates since then but kept within the clerk recommended as long as it fit and was comfy... I'd just test them out while wearing them and try to feel for the specs I'm only now able to put names to... but none have impressed me like my first pair that felt like I had wings. Learning that there is so much more to know about skates before an impulse purchase is immense and I am looking for advice.
I want to switch to 3 wheel upgradable frames 110 with at least 78A hardness. I'm absolutely trash at backwards skating as I stick my butt out lol.. but it's my only real downfall at this point when I want to turn sharper, but go faster both indoor and outdoor. I enjoy an almost ice-skating looking...uh...beauty? To my moves and patterns.
I was looking around and saw frames that had an asymmetrical and regular symmetrical frame (they looked like batman and I'm in nerd love so it caught my attention.) But I had no idea what the significance of the middle wheel being closer to the back wheel and creating a larger gap between it and front wheel ..had. I was also hoping for your own recommendation for what you think would be a good brand or anything else that might aid my purchase. Greatly appreciated. (Would like to stay within a $100-250usd range...also would really like a 9 spec bearing .. the ideal for anything above the ABC's type bearings into more icf? Was it?)
So... what are those frames about and what do you recommend? Thanks for the vids!