Hi, I'm just wondering should I buy a beginner skate or an intermediate inline skate to start off with. The reason I'm asking is I do know how to skate on ice with some hockey skates, but I haven't tried skating on pavement with inline skates before .... is it the same feeling and what should I start off with?
Thanks =)
Should I start with a beginner inline skate?
Hi, though I am not an expert in inline skate, my suggestion to you would be for you to go and experience it yourself. you can rent a pair of skates at ECP, and give it a try and see how well you adapt. I have a friend who does ice hockey, he can do inline skates very well. He says it is much slower on ground than on ice. Hope this helps. Cheers.......
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Could inline skating at young age cause some bone growth ?
Roller skates or inline skates which is safe for kids?
Could inline skating at young age cause some bone growth ?
They are both safe for kids and has no impact other than that which any other excercise has.
I would suggest inline skates unless it will be strictly indoor skating. The much longer wheel base gives much more protection from "tripping" on sticks or cracks in the pavement.
Inlines will go faster than quads (the older style roller skates) so that should be taken into account along with appropriate helmet and pads.
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Could inline skating at young age cause some bone growth ?
They are both safe for kids and has no impact other than that which any other excercise has.
I would suggest inline skates unless it will be strictly indoor skating. The much longer wheel base gives much more protection from "tripping" on sticks or cracks in the pavement.
Inlines will go faster than quads (the older style roller skates) so that should be taken into account along with appropriate helmet and pads.
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Inline skating help!!!?
i have no brakes on my inline skates has any body got a method to stop on them
Inline skating help!!!?
Fortunately, there's alot of ways you can stop on your inline skates even if you don't have brakes! As a matter of fact, alot of advanced skaters, purposely take off the brake(s) because they get in the way and/or add weight. T-stops, power-slides, v-stops all come to mind.
Here's a great tutorial from Skatelog:
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping/...
And here's some YouTube clips on different ways of stopping:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuswtvojv...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfbpbs-wn...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwb6o8iq4...
Good luck, skate safe! Happy rolling! (^_^)
Reply:you just pivot your feet sideways to stop
Reply:Yes. just put one of your skates in a angle of 90 degrees with the other... you brake with the friction that the wheels create with the pavement.
Reply:spin into a circle, point them in and out, drag a skate or find a wall and hope you aren't going fast.
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Inline skating help!!!?
Fortunately, there's alot of ways you can stop on your inline skates even if you don't have brakes! As a matter of fact, alot of advanced skaters, purposely take off the brake(s) because they get in the way and/or add weight. T-stops, power-slides, v-stops all come to mind.
Here's a great tutorial from Skatelog:
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping/...
And here's some YouTube clips on different ways of stopping:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuswtvojv...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfbpbs-wn...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwb6o8iq4...
Good luck, skate safe! Happy rolling! (^_^)
Reply:you just pivot your feet sideways to stop
Reply:Yes. just put one of your skates in a angle of 90 degrees with the other... you brake with the friction that the wheels create with the pavement.
Reply:spin into a circle, point them in and out, drag a skate or find a wall and hope you aren't going fast.
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Inline/Roller hockey skate wheels?
I play roller hockey about twice a week. How often should I replace the wheels on my inline skates? (I have Nike Skates and RinkRat VT333 wheels)
Inline/Roller hockey skate wheels?
You don't say what kind of surface you play on, so I'll answer a couple ways.
If you're playing indoor, you should replace them when the grip is starting to quit. Your style of play will determine that. But you can tell when your turns aren't as sharp and when it is harder to stop, as wheels without grip are more likely to cause this. When I played goalie, I had harder wheels in back for this reason, it didn't stop me as much as gripier wheel did.
If you are outdoors, replace them when the wheel if flat. Since the wheels start with a kind of point, you can gage this rather easily.
Reply:rotate the wheels after every game you play, and you will preserve the life of the wheels, and save you some money over the long haul.
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Inline/Roller hockey skate wheels?
You don't say what kind of surface you play on, so I'll answer a couple ways.
If you're playing indoor, you should replace them when the grip is starting to quit. Your style of play will determine that. But you can tell when your turns aren't as sharp and when it is harder to stop, as wheels without grip are more likely to cause this. When I played goalie, I had harder wheels in back for this reason, it didn't stop me as much as gripier wheel did.
If you are outdoors, replace them when the wheel if flat. Since the wheels start with a kind of point, you can gage this rather easily.
Reply:rotate the wheels after every game you play, and you will preserve the life of the wheels, and save you some money over the long haul.
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Inline Hockey skate Question?
There is a pair of Inline Skates on Ebay I want. I wear size 10.5 mens and I notice that when I wear skates, the size is usually your normal foot size plus 3 inches, is this true?
Inline Hockey skate Question?
Well all of you are wrong! I have worn CCM, Reebok, Bauer as well as Mission. Mission is the only skate which is supposed to be the same as your shoe size. The others size down but it depends on your foot width and if you like your skates snug or more loose. I wear a size 12 shoe and a 12D Mission or a 10D in all of the other brands. If you have a wide foot I would suggest CCM/Reebok (same company).
I was just recently in your same predicament, I found some Reebok 5K ice skates on E-Bay for about half of retail cost. I swapped the blades for a roller chassis. I saved a lot of $$$ on E-Bay for everything.
You have to try them on at a skate shop first! You never know how they might fit, every skate is different. You seem to be new to this so I strongly suggest you try them on first!
Reply:Actually I am correct. FOAD Report It
Reply:No, that is not correct.
A proper fit for skates should fit 1-1.5 sizes smaller than you street shoes. Toes should barely touch the toe cap, while having no more than 1/2 inch of space in the heel. when finished lacing skates up, skates should feel snug with the foot resting flat on the footbed. When sizing children, follow above methods while allowing 1/2 size extra for growth. Most skates use this formula except Mission skates, which run true to shoe size. A poor fitting skate can create bad habits and breakdown prematurely while holding back skate performance.
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Reply:no that is not true
Reply:With ice skates you always get 1 size smaller than you wear like i wear 11 shoes but ice skates i wear a size 10
Reply:I think you actually want a size smaller than your normal shoe size since skates need to be on a lot tighter than a shoe needs to be.
Reply:No, I wear a 10.5 shoe and an 11 skate. The sizes are the same. I don't think they make half sizes in skates.
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Inline Hockey skate Question?
Well all of you are wrong! I have worn CCM, Reebok, Bauer as well as Mission. Mission is the only skate which is supposed to be the same as your shoe size. The others size down but it depends on your foot width and if you like your skates snug or more loose. I wear a size 12 shoe and a 12D Mission or a 10D in all of the other brands. If you have a wide foot I would suggest CCM/Reebok (same company).
I was just recently in your same predicament, I found some Reebok 5K ice skates on E-Bay for about half of retail cost. I swapped the blades for a roller chassis. I saved a lot of $$$ on E-Bay for everything.
You have to try them on at a skate shop first! You never know how they might fit, every skate is different. You seem to be new to this so I strongly suggest you try them on first!
Reply:Actually I am correct. FOAD Report It
Reply:No, that is not correct.
A proper fit for skates should fit 1-1.5 sizes smaller than you street shoes. Toes should barely touch the toe cap, while having no more than 1/2 inch of space in the heel. when finished lacing skates up, skates should feel snug with the foot resting flat on the footbed. When sizing children, follow above methods while allowing 1/2 size extra for growth. Most skates use this formula except Mission skates, which run true to shoe size. A poor fitting skate can create bad habits and breakdown prematurely while holding back skate performance.
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Reply:no that is not true
Reply:With ice skates you always get 1 size smaller than you wear like i wear 11 shoes but ice skates i wear a size 10
Reply:I think you actually want a size smaller than your normal shoe size since skates need to be on a lot tighter than a shoe needs to be.
Reply:No, I wear a 10.5 shoe and an 11 skate. The sizes are the same. I don't think they make half sizes in skates.
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How much do inline skate brakes cost (approximately)?
I want to replace my inline skate brake. My skates are Blade X Mercury 4 Senior Inline Skate.
Also, I bought my skates on the 28th Dec. 07 and the brakes have already worn out completely. Is this normal, because I have friends who have skated for a year, and their brakes have hardly worn out?
How much do inline skate brakes cost (approximately)?
I usually see brake blocks for $5-$10 US.
Some brakes wear faster than others.
I don't know where you are but only saw those skates listed in Austrailia. You may have to check with the dealer you bought them from.
However, I would also look to see if the older Rollerblade brake block is a close fit. Other makers sometimes made their blocks very similar and the blocks tend to be available at many places.
Just a couple easy cuts with a knife and they fit Salomon skates.
You may also be stopping faster than your friends. Some people (I'm one of them) love to come up fast and stop fast.
Using your brake block will stop you better and replacing it is cheaper than replacing the wheels that you need to grind down for the other stops. (I do use a t-stop for easy speed control).
Reply:I always take the brake off, as it tends to get clipped in inline speed racing, in fact the new Bont, Powerslide, or Hyper Grand Prix ones, I am looking into, don't even have that annoying, blocky, black chunk of brake on them.
Learn to "T stop", dragging one of your skates behind you on the ground, to where all 4/5 wheels slow you down.
Yes, this wears out wheels quickly and at an angle, but again...no blocky, brake to clip. :D
If you have skated a lot, cince you got them, on rough concrete, sidewalks, or roads...Yes that rate of wear seems normal to me. I would hope no more than $10-$15 bucks for a replacement, if available for your brand.
Skating inline since the early 90's!
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Also, I bought my skates on the 28th Dec. 07 and the brakes have already worn out completely. Is this normal, because I have friends who have skated for a year, and their brakes have hardly worn out?
How much do inline skate brakes cost (approximately)?
I usually see brake blocks for $5-$10 US.
Some brakes wear faster than others.
I don't know where you are but only saw those skates listed in Austrailia. You may have to check with the dealer you bought them from.
However, I would also look to see if the older Rollerblade brake block is a close fit. Other makers sometimes made their blocks very similar and the blocks tend to be available at many places.
Just a couple easy cuts with a knife and they fit Salomon skates.
You may also be stopping faster than your friends. Some people (I'm one of them) love to come up fast and stop fast.
Using your brake block will stop you better and replacing it is cheaper than replacing the wheels that you need to grind down for the other stops. (I do use a t-stop for easy speed control).
Reply:I always take the brake off, as it tends to get clipped in inline speed racing, in fact the new Bont, Powerslide, or Hyper Grand Prix ones, I am looking into, don't even have that annoying, blocky, black chunk of brake on them.
Learn to "T stop", dragging one of your skates behind you on the ground, to where all 4/5 wheels slow you down.
Yes, this wears out wheels quickly and at an angle, but again...no blocky, brake to clip. :D
If you have skated a lot, cince you got them, on rough concrete, sidewalks, or roads...Yes that rate of wear seems normal to me. I would hope no more than $10-$15 bucks for a replacement, if available for your brand.
Skating inline since the early 90's!
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What is the best inline hockey skate for use on asphalt and concrete?
I skate on Bauer XX skates on ice and am looking at getting into inline skating. I was wondering what inline hockey skate will skate nicely like an ice skate and still be durable enough when outdoor skating. Like how high up the models can I go before using them outdoor becomes a bad idea? I won't be doing tricks and stuff just skating roads and paths and street hockey.
P.S. I've tried the Mission Soldier and the top Bauer skate, and both feel great indoors. Would the Mission Soldier or CSX stand up to outdoor conditions with outdoor wheels on it? Or is the chassis not strong enough. What are the highest bearings I could use outdoors also, would the ABEC 9 bearings die quickly from that sort of condition?
And just for an idea of what to get, what do good street hockey players use?
What is the best inline hockey skate for use on asphalt and concrete?
You can really get whatever kind of skate you want, the wheels are the important things. You just need to decide whether you want to buy a lower end model with harder outdoor wheels included, or nicer skates with indoor wheels. You'd have to replace the indoor wheels on any higher-end skates with something more durable, which costs more money. Either choice is going to be prone to getting scratched and stuff, so whether their expensive or not is up to you. The bearing shouldn't matter much, just be sure to keep them clean and lubed no matter what type they are. Both Mission and Bauer are good brands too, though I've always had Missions and like them.
Reply:i loveee missions they are my favorite i would go with any kind of missions
Reply:I tend to stick with cheaper brands for playing outdoors...I usually have one pair for outdoors then one pair for indoors...
Right now I'm using a pair of RBK 4Ks, they're doing pretty well. Make sure you stick with a higher durometer wheel.
As far as bearings go, any will do, ABEC 9 may be a bit of overkill but whatever floats your boat.
Reply:CSX most definitely
Reply:whe it comes to playing inline indoors, go nuts on equipment cause they dont get damaged much if any indoors. Outdoors are another matter. The life of your equipment when used outdoors is drastically reduced with every sharp turn and fall. Make sure its comfortable and you have the right wheel for asphalt like a duro rating of 80, 82, or 84. The nicest model of inline goes to waste when used out doors. Same goes for pants too. alot of holes in the knees. Sticks wise, just use abs blades unless your playing with a puck not a ball. Rotate wheels between every game and when you replace wheel just replace the back two and slide the previous back two to the front when they wear down to about 72 mm and replace the backs with 80mm of the same brand and model.
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P.S. I've tried the Mission Soldier and the top Bauer skate, and both feel great indoors. Would the Mission Soldier or CSX stand up to outdoor conditions with outdoor wheels on it? Or is the chassis not strong enough. What are the highest bearings I could use outdoors also, would the ABEC 9 bearings die quickly from that sort of condition?
And just for an idea of what to get, what do good street hockey players use?
What is the best inline hockey skate for use on asphalt and concrete?
You can really get whatever kind of skate you want, the wheels are the important things. You just need to decide whether you want to buy a lower end model with harder outdoor wheels included, or nicer skates with indoor wheels. You'd have to replace the indoor wheels on any higher-end skates with something more durable, which costs more money. Either choice is going to be prone to getting scratched and stuff, so whether their expensive or not is up to you. The bearing shouldn't matter much, just be sure to keep them clean and lubed no matter what type they are. Both Mission and Bauer are good brands too, though I've always had Missions and like them.
Reply:i loveee missions they are my favorite i would go with any kind of missions
Reply:I tend to stick with cheaper brands for playing outdoors...I usually have one pair for outdoors then one pair for indoors...
Right now I'm using a pair of RBK 4Ks, they're doing pretty well. Make sure you stick with a higher durometer wheel.
As far as bearings go, any will do, ABEC 9 may be a bit of overkill but whatever floats your boat.
Reply:CSX most definitely
Reply:whe it comes to playing inline indoors, go nuts on equipment cause they dont get damaged much if any indoors. Outdoors are another matter. The life of your equipment when used outdoors is drastically reduced with every sharp turn and fall. Make sure its comfortable and you have the right wheel for asphalt like a duro rating of 80, 82, or 84. The nicest model of inline goes to waste when used out doors. Same goes for pants too. alot of holes in the knees. Sticks wise, just use abs blades unless your playing with a puck not a ball. Rotate wheels between every game and when you replace wheel just replace the back two and slide the previous back two to the front when they wear down to about 72 mm and replace the backs with 80mm of the same brand and model.
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Sponsor for inline skating?
im entering a inline skating competition this saturda and my skates are getting crapppy and im wondering if i could got to sports authority and ask them if they could be my sponsors so that i could get me some good racing inline skates to win the competition bcuz da competition give 1 place winner $100 and my skates are breaking down so what do yal think repsose quickly plz!
Sponsor for inline skating?
i think it's worth a try.
FISH
Sponsor for inline skating?
i think it's worth a try.
FISH
Aggressive Inline Skating. beginner needs help?
hi im 16 and ive always been into inline skating. just recently ive made a serious attempt to get started. im looking for good skates that will be good for a beginner but i could also use when i get more serious. should i get skates with 2 wheels or 4 wheels? any tips would help tremendously. i really like to be apart of this sport.
thank you
Aggressive Inline Skating. beginner needs help?
As a beginner you'll probably find that frames with 2 wheels will be easier to learn grinds in. You'll have more room in the center of the frames to learn tricks like frontsides and royales.
In sizing the skate, each manufacturer tends to run their sizes a little different and some skates are wide while others are narrow. I've found that aggressivemall.com does a great job of listing how skates fit on each skate's description page. Check them out for more info.
And the link to the Razors you've listed...Razors makes great skates but it looks like they don't have any of the Genesys LE's in stock anymore. My guess would actually be that those skates aren't fully on the market yet since I haven't seen them anywhere else.
Almost any skate you'll find on RollerWarehouse.com or Aggressivemall.com will be good quality inline skates. They'll stand up to the beating you're going to give them as you learn and improve.
Once you get your skates just get out there and give it your best. And if there are any rollerbladers in your town or at the local skateparks...try and make friends with them. Ask them for help. If they're true to the sport they should be happy to have a new person to skate with and to teach you some tricks.
Best of luck!!!
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Aggressive Inline Skating. beginner needs help?
As a beginner you'll probably find that frames with 2 wheels will be easier to learn grinds in. You'll have more room in the center of the frames to learn tricks like frontsides and royales.
In sizing the skate, each manufacturer tends to run their sizes a little different and some skates are wide while others are narrow. I've found that aggressivemall.com does a great job of listing how skates fit on each skate's description page. Check them out for more info.
And the link to the Razors you've listed...Razors makes great skates but it looks like they don't have any of the Genesys LE's in stock anymore. My guess would actually be that those skates aren't fully on the market yet since I haven't seen them anywhere else.
Almost any skate you'll find on RollerWarehouse.com or Aggressivemall.com will be good quality inline skates. They'll stand up to the beating you're going to give them as you learn and improve.
Once you get your skates just get out there and give it your best. And if there are any rollerbladers in your town or at the local skateparks...try and make friends with them. Ask them for help. If they're true to the sport they should be happy to have a new person to skate with and to teach you some tricks.
Best of luck!!!
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Inline skate with ice hockey runner?
One thing that i dont like about my hockey skates is that they make me sweat a lot. Inline hockey skates have vents in them. I had the idea to put Tuuk litespeed 2 holders and runners on a pair of Vector 8 inline boots. I want to do this because the Vector inline boots have vents on the toe. Is this possible to do?
Inline skate with ice hockey runner?
Ice hockey skates are much stronger and stiffer than roller hockey skates, because of the higher speed, sharper turns, and faster stops. A pair of roller hockey boots wouldn't support you enough to really carve proper turns and stop instantly.
Reply:not smart, the ice will get in your boot and make it even more wet when it melts
Reply:The vents could make it both wet and cold for you, particularly if you play outdoors.
You might want to try drilling holes through the outsole of the boot, allowing for some ventillation and moisture removal from the bottom of the skate. Actually, most manufacturers offer this feature on some models, but maybe not to the extent you'd be happy with.
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Inline skate with ice hockey runner?
Ice hockey skates are much stronger and stiffer than roller hockey skates, because of the higher speed, sharper turns, and faster stops. A pair of roller hockey boots wouldn't support you enough to really carve proper turns and stop instantly.
Reply:not smart, the ice will get in your boot and make it even more wet when it melts
Reply:The vents could make it both wet and cold for you, particularly if you play outdoors.
You might want to try drilling holes through the outsole of the boot, allowing for some ventillation and moisture removal from the bottom of the skate. Actually, most manufacturers offer this feature on some models, but maybe not to the extent you'd be happy with.
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Inline skating and small debris?
I'm a beginner to inline skating and I'm currently using a pair of K2 skates, wheel size 78mm.
After a thunderstorm, the park roads are all littered with pine cones. The smaller pine cones are not a problem, but the ones about the size of the nail on your thumb, seem to get jammed between my wheels. I have fallen many times because the wheels get jammed up. I'm not going very fast, but at a leisurely pace.
I seem to be the only one having this problem. Speed skaters roll over them without any problem at all.
Can anyone advise me if its...
1) Due to lack of skill?
2) Wheel size or type of skates?
3) Or should I go at a faster speed?
Thank you!
Inline skating and small debris?
it is like my skateboard, i had slow bearings, and trucks, the things that hold the wheels, so my friend gave my some good bearings, and i can go a lot faster, and i don't fall because of the speed, and when i had the old ones, the rocks would make you fall every time.
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After a thunderstorm, the park roads are all littered with pine cones. The smaller pine cones are not a problem, but the ones about the size of the nail on your thumb, seem to get jammed between my wheels. I have fallen many times because the wheels get jammed up. I'm not going very fast, but at a leisurely pace.
I seem to be the only one having this problem. Speed skaters roll over them without any problem at all.
Can anyone advise me if its...
1) Due to lack of skill?
2) Wheel size or type of skates?
3) Or should I go at a faster speed?
Thank you!
Inline skating and small debris?
it is like my skateboard, i had slow bearings, and trucks, the things that hold the wheels, so my friend gave my some good bearings, and i can go a lot faster, and i don't fall because of the speed, and when i had the old ones, the rocks would make you fall every time.
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Inline Skating vs Roller Skating?
Am looking to make my half-mile walk to work more interesting, and possibly to do some very occasional recreational skating for exercise. Will be on streets or sidewalks. Don't care about doing tricks or going fast. Am old (30s) and married so looking cool is no longer a big priority.
Trying to compare inline skates to traditional roller skates. Which is easier? Which handles the "real world" surfaces of broken concrete and asphalt better?
Inline Skating vs Roller Skating?
in-lines are the way to go, they will handle the bumps and cracks of concrete much better than roller skates. Make sure to at least wear wrist guards while skating, when you fall the first thing you will do it to try and break your fall with your hands. this results in many wrist injuries. If you are a beginner I would recommend a hard shell boot, it will give you more ankle support. I would also recommend an abec 3 bearing, this will allow you to coast when you want to but will allow you to learn a bit quicker and keep you on your wheels longer than an abec 5 or higher. The higher the abec rating the less friction is produced allowing you to go faster and coast farther. Good luck and happy skating!
Reply:roller blades are definatly better on real world surfaces
Reply:In line skaters skate in a straight line. The rollers allow you to perform different figures as one can on ice, like spins and jumps and turns. Just for skating to work the in lines would do. Please remember to wear the knee and wrist guards. If they were around when I was growing up my parents would have had to perform an operation to get them off my feet! Once proficient with them combining them with walking poles would be a real whizz! Good luck.
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Trying to compare inline skates to traditional roller skates. Which is easier? Which handles the "real world" surfaces of broken concrete and asphalt better?
Inline Skating vs Roller Skating?
in-lines are the way to go, they will handle the bumps and cracks of concrete much better than roller skates. Make sure to at least wear wrist guards while skating, when you fall the first thing you will do it to try and break your fall with your hands. this results in many wrist injuries. If you are a beginner I would recommend a hard shell boot, it will give you more ankle support. I would also recommend an abec 3 bearing, this will allow you to coast when you want to but will allow you to learn a bit quicker and keep you on your wheels longer than an abec 5 or higher. The higher the abec rating the less friction is produced allowing you to go faster and coast farther. Good luck and happy skating!
Reply:roller blades are definatly better on real world surfaces
Reply:In line skaters skate in a straight line. The rollers allow you to perform different figures as one can on ice, like spins and jumps and turns. Just for skating to work the in lines would do. Please remember to wear the knee and wrist guards. If they were around when I was growing up my parents would have had to perform an operation to get them off my feet! Once proficient with them combining them with walking poles would be a real whizz! Good luck.
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Inline Skating question.?
During the summer I really want to pick up inline Skating. I've wanted to every since I first tried inline skates and realized how FAST you can go! I Also want to learn how to do major tricks but thats for later. Well my real question is, How expensive are Inline skates? Where can I get them? What is the best brand I can look into for them? Is there anything I should 'beware' of when looking for skates?
Thanks a lot!
Inline Skating question.?
Good quality lower end skates can be had for about $100 and anywhere up to custom (made to a cast of your foot) racing skates up to about $2000.
The two major brands for recreational skates in the US are Rollerblade and K2. Bladerunner is a low end skate made by Rollerblade. They are now admitting to making them on their web site.
With other brands, you may have a hard time finding replacement parts (primarily brakes) in the future.
What kind of "tricks" are you thinking about?
If you are thinking about grinding (sliding on edges of objects) or big jumps, you will be getting into agressive skates.
If you are thinking about small jumps, spins, and dance moves, you can do them on recreational skates but may want to move up to "street" skates.
Hopefully you live in a big enough city to have some local sporting goods stores that carry them. Fit is critical and you can't try many skates on at an online store.
If your city doesn't have a store, try to get to the nearest large city for a shopping day to try skates on.
The usual big box sports stores: ***** (www.dickssportinggoods.com) and Sports Authority (www.sportsauthority.com/) typicaly have the lower to mid range recreational skates.
Local specialty sporting goods stores may carry better skates but you have to look harder to find the stores.
If you can find a local inline skate club (good time for a google search) in your area, they can tell you what stores carry good skates.
There are also a few large online skate stores like www.skates.com and www.inlinewarehouse.com .
Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, it is harder to find a skate that fits well.
You want the skates to fit snug around your entire foot but not smash the toes. Loose may feel good in the store but they can cause you pain if your feet move around in them while skating.
Even different models within one brand will fit differently. Try on everything that is in your size and price range.
Ignore any "ABEC" rating hype. It is almost meaningless to inline skates but makers love to act as if it is critical. The wheels are way more important to your rolling speed than the bearings but it doesn't make for good advertising.
Metal frames (the part that holds the wheels) are better than plastic (even if they try to say that their plastic has carbon or other items).
Wheels smaller than 80mm are becoming hard to find and should only be considered for specialty skates.
Larger wheels roll easier than smaller wheels but a beginner might have problems with 90 or 100mm wheels.
Reply:they're not that much.But at academy they're expensive.Any sport store should have them.they're all good brands.nothing to beawear of.hope my answer help.
tanning
Thanks a lot!
Inline Skating question.?
Good quality lower end skates can be had for about $100 and anywhere up to custom (made to a cast of your foot) racing skates up to about $2000.
The two major brands for recreational skates in the US are Rollerblade and K2. Bladerunner is a low end skate made by Rollerblade. They are now admitting to making them on their web site.
With other brands, you may have a hard time finding replacement parts (primarily brakes) in the future.
What kind of "tricks" are you thinking about?
If you are thinking about grinding (sliding on edges of objects) or big jumps, you will be getting into agressive skates.
If you are thinking about small jumps, spins, and dance moves, you can do them on recreational skates but may want to move up to "street" skates.
Hopefully you live in a big enough city to have some local sporting goods stores that carry them. Fit is critical and you can't try many skates on at an online store.
If your city doesn't have a store, try to get to the nearest large city for a shopping day to try skates on.
The usual big box sports stores: ***** (www.dickssportinggoods.com) and Sports Authority (www.sportsauthority.com/) typicaly have the lower to mid range recreational skates.
Local specialty sporting goods stores may carry better skates but you have to look harder to find the stores.
If you can find a local inline skate club (good time for a google search) in your area, they can tell you what stores carry good skates.
There are also a few large online skate stores like www.skates.com and www.inlinewarehouse.com .
Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, it is harder to find a skate that fits well.
You want the skates to fit snug around your entire foot but not smash the toes. Loose may feel good in the store but they can cause you pain if your feet move around in them while skating.
Even different models within one brand will fit differently. Try on everything that is in your size and price range.
Ignore any "ABEC" rating hype. It is almost meaningless to inline skates but makers love to act as if it is critical. The wheels are way more important to your rolling speed than the bearings but it doesn't make for good advertising.
Metal frames (the part that holds the wheels) are better than plastic (even if they try to say that their plastic has carbon or other items).
Wheels smaller than 80mm are becoming hard to find and should only be considered for specialty skates.
Larger wheels roll easier than smaller wheels but a beginner might have problems with 90 or 100mm wheels.
Reply:they're not that much.But at academy they're expensive.Any sport store should have them.they're all good brands.nothing to beawear of.hope my answer help.
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Inline skating Please HELP?
i always wanted to inline skate but now that i have some money i want to buy a pair of skates for under 180 dollars. i heard the razors are comfortable but i dont like the idea of everything being plastic. i found 3 skates that i thought would be good skates for me. i want to have something where i can grind easily but also ride for awhile on the road. not something that would wear done easily. Please help or suggestion on which to buy.
http://www.aggressivemall.com/Rollerblad...
http://www.aggressivemall.com/Razor-Cult...
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/24033988/c/...
Thank you :)
Inline skating Please HELP?
All of the skates you've linked to are good aggressive skates. The nice part about the Razors being all plastic is that they're going to be sturdier and last longer as you learn to skate. And the Razors and the K2s are the more comfortable of the three you've listed. For me, Rollerblades lose their stability and I don't like how they feel...but that's just me.
These are all built for aggressive skating in particular so won't be as comfortable as recreational skates when you're just rolling around town. The wheels are smaller and harder than on rec skates so you'll feel every bump, crack and rock in the road. But if you'll be going to skateparks and learning to grind, these kinds of skates are the only way to go.
The only warning I'd have about K2's is that they're not making any of their aggressive skates much anymore and it will be difficult for you to find replacement parts should you need them. Razors and Rollerblade are huge and you'll always be able to get new parts.
Best of luck and happy skating!!!
Reply:go to a store like play it again sports. they have tons of equipment that is delicately if used at all. can get them cheaper. I bought a pair that was in a rental program that was like new and half the price.
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http://www.aggressivemall.com/Rollerblad...
http://www.aggressivemall.com/Razor-Cult...
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/24033988/c/...
Thank you :)
Inline skating Please HELP?
All of the skates you've linked to are good aggressive skates. The nice part about the Razors being all plastic is that they're going to be sturdier and last longer as you learn to skate. And the Razors and the K2s are the more comfortable of the three you've listed. For me, Rollerblades lose their stability and I don't like how they feel...but that's just me.
These are all built for aggressive skating in particular so won't be as comfortable as recreational skates when you're just rolling around town. The wheels are smaller and harder than on rec skates so you'll feel every bump, crack and rock in the road. But if you'll be going to skateparks and learning to grind, these kinds of skates are the only way to go.
The only warning I'd have about K2's is that they're not making any of their aggressive skates much anymore and it will be difficult for you to find replacement parts should you need them. Razors and Rollerblade are huge and you'll always be able to get new parts.
Best of luck and happy skating!!!
Reply:go to a store like play it again sports. they have tons of equipment that is delicately if used at all. can get them cheaper. I bought a pair that was in a rental program that was like new and half the price.
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Where can I buy Quad (non-inline) Roller hockey skates?
I've been looking for the old fashioned quad style (4 wheels) rollerskate with a hockey style boot. I've seen very few available online and when they are, they are not available in size 10. Anyone know of a site or source to purchase? Some of the models I know of but can't find are:
- Street Dog 1
- Street Dog 3
- Magnum Dominion
Where can I buy Quad (non-inline) Roller hockey skates?
Hi,
I haven't seen a hockey style boot on rollerskates before but you may want to try www.skatemall.com Great selection of skates. The manager's name is Scott and he plays rollerhockey (but on inline skates)
He's incredibly knowledgable and friendly and may be able to help you find what you're looking for! They've helped me plenty of times.
Hope that helps,
Edie
Reply:Don't know much about hockey skates, but have you tried www.skatebuys.com? They have a limited selection of hockey skates (http://store.skate-buys.com/quadrolhocsk... You could also check on www.riedellroller.com.
The hockey skaters we know (who skate in quads) use speed boots.
Reply:There is an old roller rink in Cedar Hill, TX. that used to carry them. I don't know if they can still get them, but the telephone number there is:
972-291-7774
The old owner sold it a few years ago, but they still use quads there, and they have a display of boots, wheels, and trucks. I think the name of the guy that runs it now is David......
Good luck.
Steve.
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- Street Dog 1
- Street Dog 3
- Magnum Dominion
Where can I buy Quad (non-inline) Roller hockey skates?
Hi,
I haven't seen a hockey style boot on rollerskates before but you may want to try www.skatemall.com Great selection of skates. The manager's name is Scott and he plays rollerhockey (but on inline skates)
He's incredibly knowledgable and friendly and may be able to help you find what you're looking for! They've helped me plenty of times.
Hope that helps,
Edie
Reply:Don't know much about hockey skates, but have you tried www.skatebuys.com? They have a limited selection of hockey skates (http://store.skate-buys.com/quadrolhocsk... You could also check on www.riedellroller.com.
The hockey skaters we know (who skate in quads) use speed boots.
Reply:There is an old roller rink in Cedar Hill, TX. that used to carry them. I don't know if they can still get them, but the telephone number there is:
972-291-7774
The old owner sold it a few years ago, but they still use quads there, and they have a display of boots, wheels, and trucks. I think the name of the guy that runs it now is David......
Good luck.
Steve.
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Does anyone know where I can purchase a pair of Barbie or Disney Princess quad skates (not inline) size 10-11?
There are some in Toy-r-us Have a look on their website, http://www.toysrus.co.uk/category.aspx/t...
Does anyone know where I can purchase a pair of Barbie or Disney Princess quad skates (not inline) size 10-11?
Argos i got my daughters barbie skates from there
Reply:Go to ebay they will have it.
Reply:Amazon, Ebay, Etoys, and ToysRUs have a good selection.
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Does anyone know where I can purchase a pair of Barbie or Disney Princess quad skates (not inline) size 10-11?
Argos i got my daughters barbie skates from there
Reply:Go to ebay they will have it.
Reply:Amazon, Ebay, Etoys, and ToysRUs have a good selection.
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I am wanting to take up rollerskating or rollerblading.I am wanting suggestions for skates? Skates or inline ?
At middleage should I consider one over the other? Is it ok to go with a cheaper pair or not a good idea? Any help would be appreciated.
I am wanting to take up rollerskating or rollerblading.I am wanting suggestions for skates? Skates or inline ?
I would recommend inline, but you have to decide where you feel more comfortable. You do not want to go too cheap. You will end up with less support than you should. A decent pair of blades should cost around $100.
I play ice and roller hockey. For roller, my blades are about $400 + an additional $150 in modifications.
Reply:inline
Reply:Go with inline. Once you get your basic balance and skating skills down it will be much more fun and more of a workout. There is more terrain that you can skate on. You could also play roller hockey!
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I am wanting to take up rollerskating or rollerblading.I am wanting suggestions for skates? Skates or inline ?
I would recommend inline, but you have to decide where you feel more comfortable. You do not want to go too cheap. You will end up with less support than you should. A decent pair of blades should cost around $100.
I play ice and roller hockey. For roller, my blades are about $400 + an additional $150 in modifications.
Reply:inline
Reply:Go with inline. Once you get your basic balance and skating skills down it will be much more fun and more of a workout. There is more terrain that you can skate on. You could also play roller hockey!
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What tricks do you have to be able to do to get sponsored on inline aggressive skates?
i have learned so many tricks and i want to get sponsored but i dont know how???
What tricks do you have to be able to do to get sponsored on inline aggressive skates?
Sponsors will probably be looking at the quality of your tricks, whether there is anything unique about you or your skating, your skating history and whether you represent a person that the people who by their product would be interested in... more than the quantity of stuff you can do.
For example a sports drink company will look for an achiever who looks very fit, is a great skater and is in the age category that thier buyers will identify with.
A fast food company might want someone who would look good in one of their commercials - or on a poster with their food and is a great skater .
An equipment manufacturer will want to think that you will do well on tours and in competition using their product with great skating.
A sponsor wants someone who skates well enough to do well (points/placements/etc) in the events that they are sponsored for and has or will have fans that will consider their products because YOU use them.
Are your tricks of competitive quality?
Do your tricks win events? Locally? Nationally? Worldwide?
Do you have any fans yet?
You will know when you have the right tricks when the answers to the above questions are YES.
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What tricks do you have to be able to do to get sponsored on inline aggressive skates?
Sponsors will probably be looking at the quality of your tricks, whether there is anything unique about you or your skating, your skating history and whether you represent a person that the people who by their product would be interested in... more than the quantity of stuff you can do.
For example a sports drink company will look for an achiever who looks very fit, is a great skater and is in the age category that thier buyers will identify with.
A fast food company might want someone who would look good in one of their commercials - or on a poster with their food and is a great skater .
An equipment manufacturer will want to think that you will do well on tours and in competition using their product with great skating.
A sponsor wants someone who skates well enough to do well (points/placements/etc) in the events that they are sponsored for and has or will have fans that will consider their products because YOU use them.
Are your tricks of competitive quality?
Do your tricks win events? Locally? Nationally? Worldwide?
Do you have any fans yet?
You will know when you have the right tricks when the answers to the above questions are YES.
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Inline or quad skates? What are the pros and cons of each?
I am a 34 year old female trying to relearn to skate. I am very coordinated and sure-footed on skates, but I do carry extra weight, evenly distributed. (Not sure if this matters.)
I've only tried quads, but I did try ice skating as a child and couldn't keep my ankles from caving in.
Inline or quad skates? What are the pros and cons of each?
The quads will be easier to stand up in, inside, and for initial manuevering at low speeds.
Inlines roll easier and are much more stable when you start moving reasonably fast.
Unlike the leather boots on old ice skates, recreational inline skates have a lot of ankle support. Even though the wheels are rounded, there is not as much side to side rocking as on ice skates.
If you have a rink in your area that rents inlines, I would give it a try there. However, the inlines will be more awkward on the small floor at first.
When you try skates on, find some that are snug all the way around your feet. If the skates move around on your feet, they won't work properly.
I was a few years older than you when I took up inline skating and have been doing it regularly for over 12 years.
Extra weight won't matter much unless you have a lot extra and get cheap skates. I have seen the plastic frame break at one of the wheel mounts for a very heavy man.
I recommend looking for skates with wheels that are at least 80mm in any case and they are pretty much going to support any normal person well.
Reply:Inlines beat the quads on all fronts. They're cooler, cooler-looking, easier to find, and more athletic in general.
I don't even know if they sell adult-sized quads anymore.
Reply:I skate both inlines and quads and I personally like inlines better.
Inlines have a longer rail in most cases which helps you keep better balanced. Also on inlines you don't need to work as hard to go as fast as on quads.
I feel that it is harder to keep my balance on quads. Also you have to work harder to move fast on quads because they do not roll as well as inlines.
hope this helps!
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I've only tried quads, but I did try ice skating as a child and couldn't keep my ankles from caving in.
Inline or quad skates? What are the pros and cons of each?
The quads will be easier to stand up in, inside, and for initial manuevering at low speeds.
Inlines roll easier and are much more stable when you start moving reasonably fast.
Unlike the leather boots on old ice skates, recreational inline skates have a lot of ankle support. Even though the wheels are rounded, there is not as much side to side rocking as on ice skates.
If you have a rink in your area that rents inlines, I would give it a try there. However, the inlines will be more awkward on the small floor at first.
When you try skates on, find some that are snug all the way around your feet. If the skates move around on your feet, they won't work properly.
I was a few years older than you when I took up inline skating and have been doing it regularly for over 12 years.
Extra weight won't matter much unless you have a lot extra and get cheap skates. I have seen the plastic frame break at one of the wheel mounts for a very heavy man.
I recommend looking for skates with wheels that are at least 80mm in any case and they are pretty much going to support any normal person well.
Reply:Inlines beat the quads on all fronts. They're cooler, cooler-looking, easier to find, and more athletic in general.
I don't even know if they sell adult-sized quads anymore.
Reply:I skate both inlines and quads and I personally like inlines better.
Inlines have a longer rail in most cases which helps you keep better balanced. Also on inlines you don't need to work as hard to go as fast as on quads.
I feel that it is harder to keep my balance on quads. Also you have to work harder to move fast on quads because they do not roll as well as inlines.
hope this helps!
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How do you change your old chassis on your Inline hockey skates with your new chassis?
It depends on the type of inline hockey skates you have. Many inline hockey skates are premium models or custom assembled from boots and frames that are intended to be removed, upgraded or replaced.
If you are not sure if your skates are a permanent package or made from individual parts, go to a rink pro shop or a sports shop that builds custom skates, and they will tell you what your frame options are.
Once you know that your skates can be re-built, order your boots first, try them on before mounting to make sure the fit is good, then have the sports shop professionally mount them to insure that the frame is properly balanced on the boot. A bad mount will affect your skating in ways you don't want to know about..
How do you change your old chassis on your Inline hockey skates with your new chassis?
They must be professional fastened with rivets.
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If you are not sure if your skates are a permanent package or made from individual parts, go to a rink pro shop or a sports shop that builds custom skates, and they will tell you what your frame options are.
Once you know that your skates can be re-built, order your boots first, try them on before mounting to make sure the fit is good, then have the sports shop professionally mount them to insure that the frame is properly balanced on the boot. A bad mount will affect your skating in ways you don't want to know about..
How do you change your old chassis on your Inline hockey skates with your new chassis?
They must be professional fastened with rivets.
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Wot are are a good pair of inline aggresive skates that are under £120?
i am quite good can do some pretty simple grinds and stuff
Wot are are a good pair of inline aggresive skates that are under £120?
Go to local garage sales %26amp; Flea markets/swap meets to find the best deals. I found 2 or three pairs of MISSION brand inline professional stlye hockey skates. They have aluminum wheel holders. I bought mine for as little as 25-30 US Dollars a pair slightly used. The boots are just like pro ice hockey skates. More plastic on a skate usually means lower price and lower quality. Stay away from those all plastic inlines you can buy at any department store.
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Wot are are a good pair of inline aggresive skates that are under £120?
Go to local garage sales %26amp; Flea markets/swap meets to find the best deals. I found 2 or three pairs of MISSION brand inline professional stlye hockey skates. They have aluminum wheel holders. I bought mine for as little as 25-30 US Dollars a pair slightly used. The boots are just like pro ice hockey skates. More plastic on a skate usually means lower price and lower quality. Stay away from those all plastic inlines you can buy at any department store.
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What are the top of the line inline hockey skates out now or even just a solid pair?
Mission
What are the top of the line inline hockey skates out now or even just a solid pair?
My boyfriend has Missions and really likes them. I know a lot of the other guys on his team have them too.
Reply:Mission Wicked line or even the entry level Helium skates. When it comes to roller hockey, you can't go wrong with Mission.
Reply:Depends on foot type and how much you want to spend. I personally have found that since I have wide feet Tour is a good brand. Mission has really nice skates, but you might be out of luck if you have wide feet. It's a personal preference. As far as price goes if you want a pair that will last for a couple of seasons your price range will start at about $150 and go up depending on brand and features.
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What are the top of the line inline hockey skates out now or even just a solid pair?
My boyfriend has Missions and really likes them. I know a lot of the other guys on his team have them too.
Reply:Mission Wicked line or even the entry level Helium skates. When it comes to roller hockey, you can't go wrong with Mission.
Reply:Depends on foot type and how much you want to spend. I personally have found that since I have wide feet Tour is a good brand. Mission has really nice skates, but you might be out of luck if you have wide feet. It's a personal preference. As far as price goes if you want a pair that will last for a couple of seasons your price range will start at about $150 and go up depending on brand and features.
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What does it mean to heat seal inline speed skates so i dont get blisters?
Somone must not have been clear, it is not heat sealing but heat molding.
The method depends on the skate model and the materials it is made of.
Some racing boots are made so that you set them in a very warm oven to heat them up (frames removed), then put them on your feet while they are still hot and massage them into shape around your feet. Sort of a poor man's custom boot.
It is more common on fitness skates but some have a liner that can be heat molded. In that case, a heat gun is placed into the boot so that only the liner gets hot and then it is put on the foot to cool.
On most racing (not rec/fitness) boots, small sections of the boot can be heated up and tools used to shape areas to relieve pressure on an ankle or other part of the foot.
The racing boots tend to be hard and with no padding inside. That makes fit extremely critical. Even people who have custom boots made from molds of their feet tend to need some adjusting of the boot before it fits right.
The temperatures and times for the heating are narrow and you need to know from the maker or experiance how to do it.
Usually with racing skates, the shop you bought them from should be willing to do the heat molding for you and the minor adjustments. That is the advantage of a local shop over mail order.
What does it mean to heat seal inline speed skates so i dont get blisters?
blisters on your ankles and heels from it rubing on you sock to you sock to your skin and weee you got a blister
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The method depends on the skate model and the materials it is made of.
Some racing boots are made so that you set them in a very warm oven to heat them up (frames removed), then put them on your feet while they are still hot and massage them into shape around your feet. Sort of a poor man's custom boot.
It is more common on fitness skates but some have a liner that can be heat molded. In that case, a heat gun is placed into the boot so that only the liner gets hot and then it is put on the foot to cool.
On most racing (not rec/fitness) boots, small sections of the boot can be heated up and tools used to shape areas to relieve pressure on an ankle or other part of the foot.
The racing boots tend to be hard and with no padding inside. That makes fit extremely critical. Even people who have custom boots made from molds of their feet tend to need some adjusting of the boot before it fits right.
The temperatures and times for the heating are narrow and you need to know from the maker or experiance how to do it.
Usually with racing skates, the shop you bought them from should be willing to do the heat molding for you and the minor adjustments. That is the advantage of a local shop over mail order.
What does it mean to heat seal inline speed skates so i dont get blisters?
blisters on your ankles and heels from it rubing on you sock to you sock to your skin and weee you got a blister
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Any tips for breaking in new inline hockey skates?
What is the best (fastest) way to break them in?
Any tips for breaking in new inline hockey skates?
wear 2 pairs of wet socks.. they will mold the skates to your feet.. do this for a week or so.
Reply:Skate. and skate lots.
Reply:take the shoe part out of the skate, and then stick it in the washing machine. But the second its done, take it out of the washer dont put it in the dryer!!!!! GOOD LUCK DUDE
Reply:Skate a lot, not distance tho, practice stopping hard and then going the other way then repeating
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Any tips for breaking in new inline hockey skates?
wear 2 pairs of wet socks.. they will mold the skates to your feet.. do this for a week or so.
Reply:Skate. and skate lots.
Reply:take the shoe part out of the skate, and then stick it in the washing machine. But the second its done, take it out of the washer dont put it in the dryer!!!!! GOOD LUCK DUDE
Reply:Skate a lot, not distance tho, practice stopping hard and then going the other way then repeating
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Is there anything you can use to convert inline hockey skates into ice hockey skates?
yea, so i can save money
Is there anything you can use to convert inline hockey skates into ice hockey skates?
You can have your inline chassis replaced with an ice blade and housing kit. The full cost in labor and parts should run you between $50-$100 depending on the blade you go with.
I'd go with the Tuuk blade and holder if I were you. It's a solid design, pretty durable and every pro shop will have replacement parts for them.
Reply:you can do it, but it you do be sure you go to a good pro shop that can mount it properly so that it lines up right and you want be leaning on one side more than the other which is what happened to my skates. be sure you buy either a tuuk or prolite blade holder for ice. also try the new t-blade system holder i hear those are nice and feel really light.
Reply:You can do it-but ice hockey boots are very different. Typically ice skates are a lot cheaper anyway.
Reply:Just take them to a skate shop. If you don't already have the ice chassis you will have to buy some from the shop. I have extras in my garage. The shop should be able to take the roller chassis off and mount the ice chassis. It shouldn't cost you more than $30. I just had this done in reverse (ice to roller). It will feel weird at first but give it a couple of games and you will adapt.
I actually loved the CCM ice skates that I owned so much that I bought a second pair and mounted a roller chassis on them. I could play an ice game, then drive to my roller game a couple of hours later and play both with no problems.
If you need a large ice chassis I have extra CCM for free that I can ship to you if you want to pay for shipping. My skate size is 10D. E-Mail me at duncaninvestigations@yahoo.com
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Is there anything you can use to convert inline hockey skates into ice hockey skates?
You can have your inline chassis replaced with an ice blade and housing kit. The full cost in labor and parts should run you between $50-$100 depending on the blade you go with.
I'd go with the Tuuk blade and holder if I were you. It's a solid design, pretty durable and every pro shop will have replacement parts for them.
Reply:you can do it, but it you do be sure you go to a good pro shop that can mount it properly so that it lines up right and you want be leaning on one side more than the other which is what happened to my skates. be sure you buy either a tuuk or prolite blade holder for ice. also try the new t-blade system holder i hear those are nice and feel really light.
Reply:You can do it-but ice hockey boots are very different. Typically ice skates are a lot cheaper anyway.
Reply:Just take them to a skate shop. If you don't already have the ice chassis you will have to buy some from the shop. I have extras in my garage. The shop should be able to take the roller chassis off and mount the ice chassis. It shouldn't cost you more than $30. I just had this done in reverse (ice to roller). It will feel weird at first but give it a couple of games and you will adapt.
I actually loved the CCM ice skates that I owned so much that I bought a second pair and mounted a roller chassis on them. I could play an ice game, then drive to my roller game a couple of hours later and play both with no problems.
If you need a large ice chassis I have extra CCM for free that I can ship to you if you want to pay for shipping. My skate size is 10D. E-Mail me at duncaninvestigations@yahoo.com
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What are the best inline hockey skates? I am thinkink of getting the Mission Wicked 3 anybody have advice?
Also if not missions than does anyone like tour or should i go with ccm or other.. All help is greatly appreciated
What are the best inline hockey skates? I am thinkink of getting the Mission Wicked 3 anybody have advice?
It might not be much help, but I bought a pair of Mission ICE skates and loved them immediately - they didn't need any breaking in and they just felt right on the ice. I'd feel confident trying their inline skates simply by how much I liked their ice skates.
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What are the best inline hockey skates? I am thinkink of getting the Mission Wicked 3 anybody have advice?
It might not be much help, but I bought a pair of Mission ICE skates and loved them immediately - they didn't need any breaking in and they just felt right on the ice. I'd feel confident trying their inline skates simply by how much I liked their ice skates.
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Are the Tour 890 Inline Speed Skates good for indoor racing?
Are they good with 80mm 82A or 84A?
Are the Tour 890 Inline Speed Skates good for indoor racing?
yes, 84a
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Are the Tour 890 Inline Speed Skates good for indoor racing?
yes, 84a
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Where can I buy inline agressive skates size 4/5 in Scotland?
Ebay. Or even ebay.com in America. Ship them over for half of what you'd pay in Europe.
Where can I buy inline agressive skates size 4/5 in Scotland?
TRY THESE CHEERS AND HAPPY SHOPPING.
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Where can I buy inline agressive skates size 4/5 in Scotland?
TRY THESE CHEERS AND HAPPY SHOPPING.
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How true to size do mission inline hockey skates run?
1/2 to 1 size larger. My shoe size is a 12 and I wear an 11, and would be better for me if they made an 11.5.
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What is the difference between inline and inline hockey skates?
and which should i buy for my 8 year old - who is just learning ice hockey
What is the difference between inline and inline hockey skates?
Inline skates are like regular roller blades..and they dont have an ice hockey skate boot..and im pretty sure they have breaks to stop. Inline hockey skates have the ice hockey skate boot..and they have no break.
Reply:inline are just 4 wheels and inline hockey are like blades for the ice get th inline hockey but if hes just learning get the other so he can practice first
Reply:The boot, bearings, and wheels, and no brakes are the difference. Or everything.
Wheel sizes vary depending on the skating style:
* 48-60 mm for aggressive skating.
* 68-72 mm for artistic inline skating.
* 72-80 mm for general recreational skating.
* 59-80 mm for roller hockey skating and slalom.
* 80-110 mm for speed skating.
In general the bigger the wheel, the faster the skate. However, large wheels take more energy to start rolling. Smaller wheels allow faster acceleration, maneuverability, and a lower center of gravity. Wheel hardness is measured on the A scale and usually ranges between 78A-93A (higher numbers are harder). Harder wheels are faster and more durable, but soft wheels may have better grip (grip is determined by many factors, and wheel manufacture is arguably more important than durometer) and less affected by road bumps. Wheel profiles and thicknesses again vary by application. Elliptic profiles minimise friction for a faster ride; more rounded profiles have better grip and are more stable.
The boot
For most skating a high boot is used, which provides more ankle support and is easier to skate in, particularly for beginners. Speed skaters often use lower boots allowing more ankle flexion.
For recreational skating a soft boot is used for greater comfort, but many other disciplines prefer a harder boot, either to protect the foot against impact or for better control of the skate. The boot may also contain shock absorbent padding for comfort.
Most aggressive skates use a hard boot or a hard/soft boot for increased support.
The frame and wheels of an inline skate.
Typical recreational skates use frames built out of high-grade polyurethane (plastic). Low-end department or toy store skate frames may be composed of other types of plastic. Speed skate frames are usually built out of carbon fibre or extruded aluminum (more expensive but more solid), magnesium, or even pressed aluminum, which is then folded into a frame (cheaper but less sturdy).
Carbon fibre frames are expensive but more flexible, making for a smoother ride at the expense of worse power transfer between the leg and the wheels. In general, carbon fibre frames weigh about 160-180 grams. Aluminum can weigh from 170 to 220 grams. Frame length ranges from around 230 mm for short-framed four wheel skates (used for example in inline hockey), up to about 325 mm for a five wheel racing frame.
Axles, bearings and spacers.
Ball bearings allow the wheels to rotate freely and smoothly. Bearings are usually rated on the ABEC scale, a measure of the manufactured precision tolerance, ranging from 1 (worst) to 9 (best) in odd numbers. The ABEC standards were originally intended for high-speed machinery, not skating applications. While higher rated bearings are generally better in overall quality, whether they automatically translate to more speed is still questionable. The quality of the steel used is also very important, but is not rated by the ABEC scale. In any case, the general opinion is that if one has the money or inclination, higher ABECs certainly can't hurt. ILQ Scale, is another measure scale, which tries to solve the material issue by considering precision tolerance, design feature, lubrication and materials quality. But beginners should, if possible, use the lower scale bearings. The lower ABEC scale bearings exchange speed for better control and a smoother ride. Note that bearings alone won't make up for poor technique or lack of fitness.
The vast majority of skate bearings on the market are produced in China, and tend to be of much lower quality and durability than bearings produced in Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, or the USA. Newer bearings on the market now use ceramic ball bearings instead of steel. The merits of ceramic versus steel are probably still to be determined as well.
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What is the difference between inline and inline hockey skates?
Inline skates are like regular roller blades..and they dont have an ice hockey skate boot..and im pretty sure they have breaks to stop. Inline hockey skates have the ice hockey skate boot..and they have no break.
Reply:inline are just 4 wheels and inline hockey are like blades for the ice get th inline hockey but if hes just learning get the other so he can practice first
Reply:The boot, bearings, and wheels, and no brakes are the difference. Or everything.
Wheel sizes vary depending on the skating style:
* 48-60 mm for aggressive skating.
* 68-72 mm for artistic inline skating.
* 72-80 mm for general recreational skating.
* 59-80 mm for roller hockey skating and slalom.
* 80-110 mm for speed skating.
In general the bigger the wheel, the faster the skate. However, large wheels take more energy to start rolling. Smaller wheels allow faster acceleration, maneuverability, and a lower center of gravity. Wheel hardness is measured on the A scale and usually ranges between 78A-93A (higher numbers are harder). Harder wheels are faster and more durable, but soft wheels may have better grip (grip is determined by many factors, and wheel manufacture is arguably more important than durometer) and less affected by road bumps. Wheel profiles and thicknesses again vary by application. Elliptic profiles minimise friction for a faster ride; more rounded profiles have better grip and are more stable.
The boot
For most skating a high boot is used, which provides more ankle support and is easier to skate in, particularly for beginners. Speed skaters often use lower boots allowing more ankle flexion.
For recreational skating a soft boot is used for greater comfort, but many other disciplines prefer a harder boot, either to protect the foot against impact or for better control of the skate. The boot may also contain shock absorbent padding for comfort.
Most aggressive skates use a hard boot or a hard/soft boot for increased support.
The frame and wheels of an inline skate.
Typical recreational skates use frames built out of high-grade polyurethane (plastic). Low-end department or toy store skate frames may be composed of other types of plastic. Speed skate frames are usually built out of carbon fibre or extruded aluminum (more expensive but more solid), magnesium, or even pressed aluminum, which is then folded into a frame (cheaper but less sturdy).
Carbon fibre frames are expensive but more flexible, making for a smoother ride at the expense of worse power transfer between the leg and the wheels. In general, carbon fibre frames weigh about 160-180 grams. Aluminum can weigh from 170 to 220 grams. Frame length ranges from around 230 mm for short-framed four wheel skates (used for example in inline hockey), up to about 325 mm for a five wheel racing frame.
Axles, bearings and spacers.
Ball bearings allow the wheels to rotate freely and smoothly. Bearings are usually rated on the ABEC scale, a measure of the manufactured precision tolerance, ranging from 1 (worst) to 9 (best) in odd numbers. The ABEC standards were originally intended for high-speed machinery, not skating applications. While higher rated bearings are generally better in overall quality, whether they automatically translate to more speed is still questionable. The quality of the steel used is also very important, but is not rated by the ABEC scale. In any case, the general opinion is that if one has the money or inclination, higher ABECs certainly can't hurt. ILQ Scale, is another measure scale, which tries to solve the material issue by considering precision tolerance, design feature, lubrication and materials quality. But beginners should, if possible, use the lower scale bearings. The lower ABEC scale bearings exchange speed for better control and a smoother ride. Note that bearings alone won't make up for poor technique or lack of fitness.
The vast majority of skate bearings on the market are produced in China, and tend to be of much lower quality and durability than bearings produced in Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, or the USA. Newer bearings on the market now use ceramic ball bearings instead of steel. The merits of ceramic versus steel are probably still to be determined as well.
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What are the best inline hockey skates for a 9 year old at an upper level of play?
He currently has Mission wicked 5's but is having a tough time breaking them in.
What are the best inline hockey skates for a 9 year old at an upper level of play?
NikeBauer Vapor Motion with RinkRat wheels, or Phantom wheels
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What are the best inline hockey skates for a 9 year old at an upper level of play?
NikeBauer Vapor Motion with RinkRat wheels, or Phantom wheels
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Nike Bauer Inline Hockey Skates?
XXR LITE or SURPREME ACCEL or XVR LITE or MEGA 50-90?
Nike Bauer Inline Hockey Skates?
The best way to compare these skates is in a grouping of 2.
The XVR and Mega 50-90 are on the lower end of the scale with anodized chassis and are essentially differentiated by the fit and cut of the Vapor vs standard boot construction Nike Bauer offers.
The XXR and Accel are similarly differentiated by the respective boot fit, but offer extruded chassis which are a higher end upgrade as compared to the above 2 skate models. Lastly, while the XXR model comes with abec 9 bearings, that should not be the ultimate deciding factor when choosing between these two.
I would suggest you first decide which boot fit is more comfortable for you and then decide whether the additional features and benefits are worth the extra dollars for you.
Given my preferences, I would personally go with the Supreme Accels which offer a higher end chassis, good bearings and a boot fit I am more comfortable with.
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Nike Bauer Inline Hockey Skates?
The best way to compare these skates is in a grouping of 2.
The XVR and Mega 50-90 are on the lower end of the scale with anodized chassis and are essentially differentiated by the fit and cut of the Vapor vs standard boot construction Nike Bauer offers.
The XXR and Accel are similarly differentiated by the respective boot fit, but offer extruded chassis which are a higher end upgrade as compared to the above 2 skate models. Lastly, while the XXR model comes with abec 9 bearings, that should not be the ultimate deciding factor when choosing between these two.
I would suggest you first decide which boot fit is more comfortable for you and then decide whether the additional features and benefits are worth the extra dollars for you.
Given my preferences, I would personally go with the Supreme Accels which offer a higher end chassis, good bearings and a boot fit I am more comfortable with.
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Nike Bauer Inline Hockey Skates?
XXR LITE or SURPREME ACCEL or XVR LITE or MEGA 50-90?
Nike Bauer Inline Hockey Skates?
OK, get them all
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Nike Bauer Inline Hockey Skates?
OK, get them all
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Buying inline hockey skates, help me choose between these 3 (links provided)??
Will be used on cement outdoor rink majority of time. Thanks
Bauer XXr Lite
http://www.hockeyworld.com/prodHome.ihtm...
Rbk 5K:
http://www.hockeyworld.com/prodHome.ihtm...
Mission Soldier:
http://www.hockeyworld.com/prodHome.ihtm...
Buying inline hockey skates, help me choose between these 3 (links provided)??
I use CCM skates on the ice, but for roller I like Mission .. see if you can try these skates on locally because fit is a bit different whether if you have a wide or narrow foot. If you can, wear the socks you intend on using when playing hockey. Oh and don't forget to get outdoor - intended wheels. Looks like all three models come with sport court - style wheels, they will not only wear down in no time on cement but then if you'll have to buy new ones if you need them for indoor. Make sense?
Reply:I would definitely go with the Missions for roller. I've had a pair of 5500's for going on 4 years now and they've worked wonders for me. The skates are extremely comfortable and haven't caused blisters even during four and five game weekends. There is also some great padding on the boot that really helps when blocking shots. I know that the other brands are better for ice but when it comes to roller I would go with the Missions. My previous pair was some Bauer's but they didn't last nearly as long as these have.
Side note: the only problem I've had with these skates is the eyelets coming out after about 2 + years of use. Not a major problem, as it is easily correctible.
Reply:going to have to disagree with the other people on this one. nike bauer is always my choice. rbks are poorly made and the wheels WILL melt on the outdoor rink. mission is the brand to choose for inline hockey but i very much dislike their skates because they weigh a ton. if you dont mind too much about the skate weight then mission is a good choice. but the chasis on the new bauers give good agility and turning for your game.
Reply:definitely get the mission! mission is a great in-line hockey company and make quality products. I have a pair of mission in-line skates and i've had them for 4 years and they're in near perfect condition. I use them all the time.
Reply:I agree with the missions.
I have a set of the mission lt. and they are sweet.
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Bauer XXr Lite
http://www.hockeyworld.com/prodHome.ihtm...
Rbk 5K:
http://www.hockeyworld.com/prodHome.ihtm...
Mission Soldier:
http://www.hockeyworld.com/prodHome.ihtm...
Buying inline hockey skates, help me choose between these 3 (links provided)??
I use CCM skates on the ice, but for roller I like Mission .. see if you can try these skates on locally because fit is a bit different whether if you have a wide or narrow foot. If you can, wear the socks you intend on using when playing hockey. Oh and don't forget to get outdoor - intended wheels. Looks like all three models come with sport court - style wheels, they will not only wear down in no time on cement but then if you'll have to buy new ones if you need them for indoor. Make sense?
Reply:I would definitely go with the Missions for roller. I've had a pair of 5500's for going on 4 years now and they've worked wonders for me. The skates are extremely comfortable and haven't caused blisters even during four and five game weekends. There is also some great padding on the boot that really helps when blocking shots. I know that the other brands are better for ice but when it comes to roller I would go with the Missions. My previous pair was some Bauer's but they didn't last nearly as long as these have.
Side note: the only problem I've had with these skates is the eyelets coming out after about 2 + years of use. Not a major problem, as it is easily correctible.
Reply:going to have to disagree with the other people on this one. nike bauer is always my choice. rbks are poorly made and the wheels WILL melt on the outdoor rink. mission is the brand to choose for inline hockey but i very much dislike their skates because they weigh a ton. if you dont mind too much about the skate weight then mission is a good choice. but the chasis on the new bauers give good agility and turning for your game.
Reply:definitely get the mission! mission is a great in-line hockey company and make quality products. I have a pair of mission in-line skates and i've had them for 4 years and they're in near perfect condition. I use them all the time.
Reply:I agree with the missions.
I have a set of the mission lt. and they are sweet.
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Inline hockey skates required?
can they have one brake????
Inline hockey skates required?
Inline hockey is generally played without a brake.
I doubt that there is a rule against it but the brake is taken off because it could get in the way.
Hockey players generally change their direction fast instead of actually stopping quickly.
More acceleration is used instead of very high top speeds because of the small area of the rink. Lack of hills, vehicles, etc. also lowers the need to brake hard.
The skates are made with relatively small wheels and a short frame so that you can turn faster. Crossovers with the tight corners would be harder with a brake.
Your first line makes me wonder if you are thinking of using recreational skates for hockey.
They will be acceptable for learning but you will probably want hockey skates if you plan on doing it a lot.
It is possible to take the brake off of almost all rec skates.
Most are easy enough that you could do the swap (on/off) in a few minutes before/after a game. You are likely to need a rear axle that is shorter when you take the brake off.
If they are ABT brakes (lower end Rollerblade skates), it make take a bit more work.
Reply:I require you to buy some RBK inline skates or CCM vector they go good and tehy dont have brakes there made like that for hockey you get used to brake with thos skates. Enjoy
Reply:Brakes? You gotta be kidding..........
Brakes are found on 325mph dragsters, not inline hockey skates. I wouldn't be cought dead wearing skate with brakes.
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Inline hockey skates required?
Inline hockey is generally played without a brake.
I doubt that there is a rule against it but the brake is taken off because it could get in the way.
Hockey players generally change their direction fast instead of actually stopping quickly.
More acceleration is used instead of very high top speeds because of the small area of the rink. Lack of hills, vehicles, etc. also lowers the need to brake hard.
The skates are made with relatively small wheels and a short frame so that you can turn faster. Crossovers with the tight corners would be harder with a brake.
Your first line makes me wonder if you are thinking of using recreational skates for hockey.
They will be acceptable for learning but you will probably want hockey skates if you plan on doing it a lot.
It is possible to take the brake off of almost all rec skates.
Most are easy enough that you could do the swap (on/off) in a few minutes before/after a game. You are likely to need a rear axle that is shorter when you take the brake off.
If they are ABT brakes (lower end Rollerblade skates), it make take a bit more work.
Reply:I require you to buy some RBK inline skates or CCM vector they go good and tehy dont have brakes there made like that for hockey you get used to brake with thos skates. Enjoy
Reply:Brakes? You gotta be kidding..........
Brakes are found on 325mph dragsters, not inline hockey skates. I wouldn't be cought dead wearing skate with brakes.
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Its my first time going to the skatepark on inline hockey skates is it scary?
saturday im going to dirtwood ive never been to a skatepark in my life
i have tour omni 800 skates
im a good skater
just never done ramps and crap
any advice?
Its my first time going to the skatepark on inline hockey skates is it scary?
no one judges you, the first time i went to one i fell on my back going down the ramp, don't pressure up and do the small ramps first, half of the people at the parks did the small ramps first. i remember going to a outdoor skatepark and people kept saying, keep it up bro you almost got it, even people in mid 30s go too.
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i have tour omni 800 skates
im a good skater
just never done ramps and crap
any advice?
Its my first time going to the skatepark on inline hockey skates is it scary?
no one judges you, the first time i went to one i fell on my back going down the ramp, don't pressure up and do the small ramps first, half of the people at the parks did the small ramps first. i remember going to a outdoor skatepark and people kept saying, keep it up bro you almost got it, even people in mid 30s go too.
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Im an aggressive inline skater but what skates should i get, Roces M12 or USD Realms?
Im an aggressive inline skater, and ive been looking at skates and i cant really afford really great skates, so ive been looking at the USD realms and the roces m12 and i cant seem to decide which ones... so if anyone has any thoughts? im a girl... and im pretty short and i like how the roces are slim but im afraid its gonna be harder to grind on? and the frames taht come with it i heard is bad? but the USD realms have alot of sole space and good frames but have bad liners .what do you all recommend
Im an aggressive inline skater but what skates should i get, Roces M12 or USD Realms?
Either of them should be okay. Don't be intimidated by a small soul plate. If anything, that is the best thing you can do is have a decent sized soul plate so you can learn tricks correctly and learn how to bend your knees, opposed to buying something like xsjados that have mile wide soul plates that you can do topsouls on standing up. I'd pick the M12s, since I like the slimmer fit.
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Im an aggressive inline skater but what skates should i get, Roces M12 or USD Realms?
Either of them should be okay. Don't be intimidated by a small soul plate. If anything, that is the best thing you can do is have a decent sized soul plate so you can learn tricks correctly and learn how to bend your knees, opposed to buying something like xsjados that have mile wide soul plates that you can do topsouls on standing up. I'd pick the M12s, since I like the slimmer fit.
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I got inline k2 skates that are used for aggressive inline for doing tricks and I got some weird wheels so....
Is that okay to use in inline hockey?
I got inline k2 skates that are used for aggressive inline for doing tricks and I got some weird wheels so....
The skates might be okay, but you'll want some softer wheels to make a smoother ride. If you get really into inline hockey, you'll probably want hockey skates. The K2s you have probably have more ankle support than you need and are going to be at least a bit heavier than hockey skates. They'll probably be fine to start, but you'll want to think about trading up in the future.
Or...you could drop the stick and get into aggressive skating. It's a blast!
Reply:I wouldn't. Get some inline blades for inline hockey. What do you want to play more, ice or inline?
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I got inline k2 skates that are used for aggressive inline for doing tricks and I got some weird wheels so....
The skates might be okay, but you'll want some softer wheels to make a smoother ride. If you get really into inline hockey, you'll probably want hockey skates. The K2s you have probably have more ankle support than you need and are going to be at least a bit heavier than hockey skates. They'll probably be fine to start, but you'll want to think about trading up in the future.
Or...you could drop the stick and get into aggressive skating. It's a blast!
Reply:I wouldn't. Get some inline blades for inline hockey. What do you want to play more, ice or inline?
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How can I combine inline speed skates with trick skates?
It doesn't have to be aggressive skates but the skates that guys use to go real fast combined with trick skates (maybe excluding grinding). When I say trick skating I mean free skating.
Free skating: Riding around cities and towns with friends wile doing a series of tricks and finding the fastest root to get from point A to point B.
What kind of wheel set up should I have to combine free skating (or trick skating) with the speed of race skating? But not to fast, I need some control. Take a look at this wiki page about wheel set ups and tell m weather I should have it like one of these set ups or do you guys know of a better set up to combine speed with monouver tricks and maybe even a little slalom...ok maybe thats a bit much but hey, maybe not.
Wiki page on wheel set ups:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/full_rocker...
Just incase you wanted to know what slalom is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/freestyle_s...
How can I combine inline speed skates with trick skates?
I've just started practicing slalom over the summer. I bought a pair of the Rollerblade Twister II Pros:
http://www.blackdiamondsports.com/Roller...
I think these are probably the best skates to get right now in Canada for freeskating and a bit of slalom. The frame is too long for slalom unless your skate size is over 42-43. Other options would be some durable hockey skates. Recreational skates generally lack the side-to-side ankle support for the bit of jumping that you might do for freeskating.
Now as for the rockering, I find it hard to go full speed with a full rocker because it becomes unstable (which is perfect for slalom)
http://skating.thierstein.net/Knowledge/...
The site above gives all the different types of rocker. For freeskating I would probably go for a front rocker, so that the skates are more maneuverable but still stable.
It all depends on what you do more often.
I hope this helps.
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Free skating: Riding around cities and towns with friends wile doing a series of tricks and finding the fastest root to get from point A to point B.
What kind of wheel set up should I have to combine free skating (or trick skating) with the speed of race skating? But not to fast, I need some control. Take a look at this wiki page about wheel set ups and tell m weather I should have it like one of these set ups or do you guys know of a better set up to combine speed with monouver tricks and maybe even a little slalom...ok maybe thats a bit much but hey, maybe not.
Wiki page on wheel set ups:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/full_rocker...
Just incase you wanted to know what slalom is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/freestyle_s...
How can I combine inline speed skates with trick skates?
I've just started practicing slalom over the summer. I bought a pair of the Rollerblade Twister II Pros:
http://www.blackdiamondsports.com/Roller...
I think these are probably the best skates to get right now in Canada for freeskating and a bit of slalom. The frame is too long for slalom unless your skate size is over 42-43. Other options would be some durable hockey skates. Recreational skates generally lack the side-to-side ankle support for the bit of jumping that you might do for freeskating.
Now as for the rockering, I find it hard to go full speed with a full rocker because it becomes unstable (which is perfect for slalom)
http://skating.thierstein.net/Knowledge/...
The site above gives all the different types of rocker. For freeskating I would probably go for a front rocker, so that the skates are more maneuverable but still stable.
It all depends on what you do more often.
I hope this helps.
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How can i get my child's middle wheels to roll like her outer wheels on her inline skates?
i have made the proper adjustments, but hte inner wheels give no roll, they are abec 3 rated bearings and even when i rotate the wheels, it works except in the middle
How can i get my child's middle wheels to roll like her outer wheels on her inline skates?
they'r either to tight, to much crap in them or just plain crappy bearings. First i'd try to take them out and clean them and relube them with something better than wd40, wd40 isn't a good lube for bearings it doesn't last long, getting an actually bearing lub for rollerblade ro skateboard bearings would be best. Then make sure they are tight but also loose enough to spin freely. If they are brand new then they are just simply to tight and need to be lossened up a bit, not much, slowly lossen them until they spin freely good. If all else fails...get some new bearings, abec 5 rated bearings would cost you $15 out the door for all the wheels for a pair of skates. Hope this helps
Reply:Try using some WD40 on them.. It might loosen them up a bit... You can even try sewing machine oil..... Give them a spray with air in a can to clean out any debris that may have became stuck between the bearings... Good luck!
Reply:I believe the best I can tell U is to bring them to a good dealer and while U are at it learn the way to rotate the wheels.( sometimes directions are supplied with ie. ROLLERBLADE) The inner 2 wheels are pro bally lower than the otter wheels and they have most likely carried most of Ur child's weight and the inner beerings are frayed more than the outer. The wheels are most likely adjustable and it needs to be dealth with.Most likely U will have to replace all of the beerings or at least the the inners.For a child apec 1 or 3 is OK.
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How can i get my child's middle wheels to roll like her outer wheels on her inline skates?
they'r either to tight, to much crap in them or just plain crappy bearings. First i'd try to take them out and clean them and relube them with something better than wd40, wd40 isn't a good lube for bearings it doesn't last long, getting an actually bearing lub for rollerblade ro skateboard bearings would be best. Then make sure they are tight but also loose enough to spin freely. If they are brand new then they are just simply to tight and need to be lossened up a bit, not much, slowly lossen them until they spin freely good. If all else fails...get some new bearings, abec 5 rated bearings would cost you $15 out the door for all the wheels for a pair of skates. Hope this helps
Reply:Try using some WD40 on them.. It might loosen them up a bit... You can even try sewing machine oil..... Give them a spray with air in a can to clean out any debris that may have became stuck between the bearings... Good luck!
Reply:I believe the best I can tell U is to bring them to a good dealer and while U are at it learn the way to rotate the wheels.( sometimes directions are supplied with ie. ROLLERBLADE) The inner 2 wheels are pro bally lower than the otter wheels and they have most likely carried most of Ur child's weight and the inner beerings are frayed more than the outer. The wheels are most likely adjustable and it needs to be dealth with.Most likely U will have to replace all of the beerings or at least the the inners.For a child apec 1 or 3 is OK.
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How do you replace your new chassis with the old one on your inline skates?
You should know first and foremost that you can't always swap out. Depending on how the holes from the original frame line up with the holes from the new frame, you might not be able to make the holes necessary. Think of it like this: If the holes are all off just a tiny bit, when you make new holes for the new frame, you'd be turning the old ones into ovals, which means your frame will not stay in place. For this reason alone, I advise not trying this yourself unless you know what you're doing. With that said, the simple answer is to take the skates to a local shop and ask them to do it. Shouldn't cost more than $40 for them to swap chassis and they can have it done in an hour or so.
If you want to do it yourself, here's a step-by-step for you. Removing the old chassis is the "easy" part. First things first, take a Sharpie and trace the base of the old frame. This will help later. You'll need a power drill with a 3/8" or so bit. Take the laces out completely. Remove the footbed. You should now see the rivets on the inside of the boot. The next part will be a lot easier to do if you have access to a bench vise or something to clamp the frame in. (Notice I didn't say to take the wheels out. If you're going to clamp, the wheels will keep you from clamping too hard and bending the frame.) Take the drill and put it on the top of the rivet and SLOWLY drill it out. You'll have to do this for all the rivets, probably 10 per skate. Mind you, don't drill all the way through, just enough to get the head off the rivet so it falls out the bottom. Once you do that to all the rivets, the chassis will come right off.
Putting the new one on is tricky. Using the tracings you did earlier as a guide to make sure you're putting the new chassis on straight, lay the new chassis on the boot. Make sure you don't have that overlap of holes I was talking about before. One or two per boot is okay. More than that I do not recommend swapping.
Here's where you reach another fork in the road. At this point, I'd take it to any skate shop and have them mount the frame. They will use rivets, which are lighter but just as strong. They will also make sure the frame is lined up right. It should be cheaper and quicker because, frankly, you've done 1/2 the work for them.
Again, if you're stubborn, here's the rest of the steps. You're going to need mounting bolts which you'll have to buy from a skate shop. Once you have the frame lined up, carefully mark the holes with your sharpie. Make sure you don't move the frame. You're doing this because you don't want to drill through the frame itself. It's too easy to damage the holes in the frame that way. Mark all the holes, remove the new frame. Take a drill bit that fits the holes in the frame (or existing holes in the boot) and drill straight down slowly. I say slowly because you don't want to go too fast or too far and drill into the tongue or liner of the boot, right?
The rest is cake. Put your bolts through the bottom of the boot. (Again, skate bolts with a flat head, not some bolts you got at Home Depot.), through the frame, put a nut on but don't fully tighten. Repeat for all holes. Once you have all the nuts hand tightened, use a wrench and tighten them all down evenly. You might even want to get some Loctite and put a drop on before tightening the nuts to make sure they don't come loose on you.
(Now, that's called bolt mounting. I should point out this will add some weight to your skate. The benefit is if you have a problem you can take the frame off yourself.)
Hopefully that made sense for ya!
How do you replace your new chassis with the old one on your inline skates?
It depends on the type of inline skates you have. Many inline skates are premium models or custom assembled from boots and frames that are intended to be removed, upgraded or replaced.
If you are not sure if your skates are a permanent package or made from individual parts, go to a rink pro shop or a sports shop that builds custom skates, and they will tell you what your frame options are.
Once you know that your skates can be re-built, order your boots first, try them on before mounting to make sure the fit is good, then have the sports shop professionally mount them to insure that the frame is properly balanced on the boot.
If you are asking this question on a public forum, do not do it yourself. A bad mount will affect your skating and balance in ways you don't want to know about..
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If you want to do it yourself, here's a step-by-step for you. Removing the old chassis is the "easy" part. First things first, take a Sharpie and trace the base of the old frame. This will help later. You'll need a power drill with a 3/8" or so bit. Take the laces out completely. Remove the footbed. You should now see the rivets on the inside of the boot. The next part will be a lot easier to do if you have access to a bench vise or something to clamp the frame in. (Notice I didn't say to take the wheels out. If you're going to clamp, the wheels will keep you from clamping too hard and bending the frame.) Take the drill and put it on the top of the rivet and SLOWLY drill it out. You'll have to do this for all the rivets, probably 10 per skate. Mind you, don't drill all the way through, just enough to get the head off the rivet so it falls out the bottom. Once you do that to all the rivets, the chassis will come right off.
Putting the new one on is tricky. Using the tracings you did earlier as a guide to make sure you're putting the new chassis on straight, lay the new chassis on the boot. Make sure you don't have that overlap of holes I was talking about before. One or two per boot is okay. More than that I do not recommend swapping.
Here's where you reach another fork in the road. At this point, I'd take it to any skate shop and have them mount the frame. They will use rivets, which are lighter but just as strong. They will also make sure the frame is lined up right. It should be cheaper and quicker because, frankly, you've done 1/2 the work for them.
Again, if you're stubborn, here's the rest of the steps. You're going to need mounting bolts which you'll have to buy from a skate shop. Once you have the frame lined up, carefully mark the holes with your sharpie. Make sure you don't move the frame. You're doing this because you don't want to drill through the frame itself. It's too easy to damage the holes in the frame that way. Mark all the holes, remove the new frame. Take a drill bit that fits the holes in the frame (or existing holes in the boot) and drill straight down slowly. I say slowly because you don't want to go too fast or too far and drill into the tongue or liner of the boot, right?
The rest is cake. Put your bolts through the bottom of the boot. (Again, skate bolts with a flat head, not some bolts you got at Home Depot.), through the frame, put a nut on but don't fully tighten. Repeat for all holes. Once you have all the nuts hand tightened, use a wrench and tighten them all down evenly. You might even want to get some Loctite and put a drop on before tightening the nuts to make sure they don't come loose on you.
(Now, that's called bolt mounting. I should point out this will add some weight to your skate. The benefit is if you have a problem you can take the frame off yourself.)
Hopefully that made sense for ya!
How do you replace your new chassis with the old one on your inline skates?
It depends on the type of inline skates you have. Many inline skates are premium models or custom assembled from boots and frames that are intended to be removed, upgraded or replaced.
If you are not sure if your skates are a permanent package or made from individual parts, go to a rink pro shop or a sports shop that builds custom skates, and they will tell you what your frame options are.
Once you know that your skates can be re-built, order your boots first, try them on before mounting to make sure the fit is good, then have the sports shop professionally mount them to insure that the frame is properly balanced on the boot.
If you are asking this question on a public forum, do not do it yourself. A bad mount will affect your skating and balance in ways you don't want to know about..
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Does anyone know any place in Singapore that sells cheap k2 or solomon inline skates?
Yeah, try Sally's Skate Shoppe on Half Moon Street, near the wharf. Tell Sal that "Tony Rigatoni" sent you. You'll get a great deal. But, you'll owe Sal a favor, and Sal always collects.
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This is 4 u, Jack B : )--Where can I get REALLY LIGHT aggresive inline skates?
A specific Brand and Model would be nice too :)
This is 4 u, Jack B : )--Where can I get REALLY LIGHT aggresive inline skates?
The lightest skates out there are probably Remz since they're a soft boot (durable fabric instead of plastic). Xsjados (pronounced Shadows) are also pretty light since they're almost a skeleton of a skate. You can check out both below.
Happy skating.
Reply:http://www.skates.com/Rollerblade-Downto... good skates
for good bearings bones reds or, if you have any money left over from the skates, get their swiss bearings but anything from bones should be fine. also you will want a high durometer wheels.
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This is 4 u, Jack B : )--Where can I get REALLY LIGHT aggresive inline skates?
The lightest skates out there are probably Remz since they're a soft boot (durable fabric instead of plastic). Xsjados (pronounced Shadows) are also pretty light since they're almost a skeleton of a skate. You can check out both below.
Happy skating.
Reply:http://www.skates.com/Rollerblade-Downto... good skates
for good bearings bones reds or, if you have any money left over from the skates, get their swiss bearings but anything from bones should be fine. also you will want a high durometer wheels.
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Anybody know where I can get a good, secondhand pair of girls' inline skates, size 2 or 3 for my daughter?
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Anybody know where I can get a good, secondhand pair of girls' inline skates, size 2 or 3 for my daughter?
Ebay is my best guess. Good Luck! Depending where you are located, there are some secondhand sports stores.
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Anybody know where I can get a good, secondhand pair of girls' inline skates, size 2 or 3 for my daughter?
Ebay is my best guess. Good Luck! Depending where you are located, there are some secondhand sports stores.
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How do i grind with inline skates??
do i just go for it or what please give me some tips??
How do i grind with inline skates??
First, make sure you have the right kind of skates. If you have recreational or hockey skates, you'll have a very tough time trying to grind. If you haven't already, get yourself some "aggressive" skates. These are specially made for grinding, etc. and have wider soul areas (the space under your feet and next to the frame), as well as plastic frames made for grinding. Overall they are more durable.
Now that you've got the right skates, find a curb or something small and sturdy to practice "stalling" your grinds. This means just trying to jump on to the curb and find your balance. One of the most basic tricks is a frontside. This looks very similar to a 50/50 grind on a skateboard if you are familiar with that.
You want to grind on the center of each frame between your 2nd and 3rd wheels. Place both feet on the curb about shoulder width apart and find your balance. As you get more and more comfortable, get a little wax on the curb so that it will slide and roll slowly up to it, jumping on and trying to grind each time.
This is pretty much how I started out. From there, you can try other tricks like a soul grind. Here you are grinding on the bottom of your boot (the soul of your foot) with your back foot and your front foot is placed like it was in a front side.
It's a hard thing do describe in writing, but if you have any rollerbladers where you live, try and introduce yourself to them, ask them for help. If they're good people, they'll be stoked that someone new wants to learn the sport and will be happy to help you.
I hope this info helped a little. Contact me if you have any questions and check the internet for photos of tricks to get some other ideas.
Happy skating!
Reply:1. Have Aggressive Skates
2. Practice Basic Grinds (Frontside, Royal, Soul, Mizo, Pornstar, Makio, ect.) Its easiers to learn how to grind on a Skate Box because it gives you the feeling and you can catch yourself better when you fall. A round rail is the easiest thing to grind on but i wouldnt recommend you learn on one because you will rack your shins to much OUCH.
3. Have a decent amount of speed, not to slow or you wont slide worth nothin and not to fast because you are just beginning. But once you get better the faster the better because it takes less effort to jump and you slide a lot longer. Skate almost parrallel and approach the object you are attempting to grind at a very slight angle.
4. Jump: bringing your legs up more than you bringing your whole body up. Once you Lock On you want all your body wieght consintrated directly over the object you are grinding and balance yourself.
5. Practice: Grinding is the hardest thing in rollerblading but the most gratifying!
Good luck
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How do i grind with inline skates??
First, make sure you have the right kind of skates. If you have recreational or hockey skates, you'll have a very tough time trying to grind. If you haven't already, get yourself some "aggressive" skates. These are specially made for grinding, etc. and have wider soul areas (the space under your feet and next to the frame), as well as plastic frames made for grinding. Overall they are more durable.
Now that you've got the right skates, find a curb or something small and sturdy to practice "stalling" your grinds. This means just trying to jump on to the curb and find your balance. One of the most basic tricks is a frontside. This looks very similar to a 50/50 grind on a skateboard if you are familiar with that.
You want to grind on the center of each frame between your 2nd and 3rd wheels. Place both feet on the curb about shoulder width apart and find your balance. As you get more and more comfortable, get a little wax on the curb so that it will slide and roll slowly up to it, jumping on and trying to grind each time.
This is pretty much how I started out. From there, you can try other tricks like a soul grind. Here you are grinding on the bottom of your boot (the soul of your foot) with your back foot and your front foot is placed like it was in a front side.
It's a hard thing do describe in writing, but if you have any rollerbladers where you live, try and introduce yourself to them, ask them for help. If they're good people, they'll be stoked that someone new wants to learn the sport and will be happy to help you.
I hope this info helped a little. Contact me if you have any questions and check the internet for photos of tricks to get some other ideas.
Happy skating!
Reply:1. Have Aggressive Skates
2. Practice Basic Grinds (Frontside, Royal, Soul, Mizo, Pornstar, Makio, ect.) Its easiers to learn how to grind on a Skate Box because it gives you the feeling and you can catch yourself better when you fall. A round rail is the easiest thing to grind on but i wouldnt recommend you learn on one because you will rack your shins to much OUCH.
3. Have a decent amount of speed, not to slow or you wont slide worth nothin and not to fast because you are just beginning. But once you get better the faster the better because it takes less effort to jump and you slide a lot longer. Skate almost parrallel and approach the object you are attempting to grind at a very slight angle.
4. Jump: bringing your legs up more than you bringing your whole body up. Once you Lock On you want all your body wieght consintrated directly over the object you are grinding and balance yourself.
5. Practice: Grinding is the hardest thing in rollerblading but the most gratifying!
Good luck
http://www.razor-skate.com
http://www.usd-skate.com
http://www.skatepile.com
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Where's a really good inline skates store in L.A.?
They still sell those?
Try Sport Chalet or Sports Authority.
Where's a really good inline skates store in L.A.?
21st and Harvard. Right next to that new deli that just opened.....It's called Xcel Skates.
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Try Sport Chalet or Sports Authority.
Where's a really good inline skates store in L.A.?
21st and Harvard. Right next to that new deli that just opened.....It's called Xcel Skates.
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Can u take off the brakes off inline skates and use them as agressive skates without the grinder?
like use halfpipes or ramps...
but not grind
Can u take off the brakes off inline skates and use them as agressive skates without the grinder?
That will work. There was video some years ago of a member of the Rollerblade racing team on a half pipe, on his 5 wheel racing skates.
Depending on the wheel size of your skates, you might want to get some smaller wheels. They could help you manuever better.
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but not grind
Can u take off the brakes off inline skates and use them as agressive skates without the grinder?
That will work. There was video some years ago of a member of the Rollerblade racing team on a half pipe, on his 5 wheel racing skates.
Depending on the wheel size of your skates, you might want to get some smaller wheels. They could help you manuever better.
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Where can I find a replacement screw for my son's aggressive inline skates?
Perhaps-Try a good hardware store?
Most will have a good selection of machined, and metric screws. May have to take the skates in so they can get you the right one though
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Most will have a good selection of machined, and metric screws. May have to take the skates in so they can get you the right one though
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I am thinking about getting a pair of skates but unsure which ones to get!!! quads or inline skates???
If you are planning on skating outside, inlines are almost always the prefered choice. They are faster than quad skates and are less prone to tripping over debris or disrupted pavement (ie: fewer falls).
If you are planning on skating in indoor rinks or doing dance moves, then the quads have more manueverability.
When looking at inlines, I recommend ones with 80mm or larger wheels. Replacements are much more common, larger wheels roll easier and smoother.
You want the skate to feel slightly snug all around your feet but not on the ends of your toes. The skates should become a part of your feet instead of letting the feet move around inside.
If you don't have a bicycle helmet, get one. Head injuries are rare but can be devistating. I know quite a few skaters and a couple have convinced themselves to wear one the hard way after putting up with days or months of headaches. One local skater died after hitting his unprotected head on the ground (no other objects) in a fall.
Wrist guards will protect your hands from getting chewed up.
I am thinking about getting a pair of skates but unsure which ones to get!!! quads or inline skates???
inline is so much easier and fun.
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If you are planning on skating in indoor rinks or doing dance moves, then the quads have more manueverability.
When looking at inlines, I recommend ones with 80mm or larger wheels. Replacements are much more common, larger wheels roll easier and smoother.
You want the skate to feel slightly snug all around your feet but not on the ends of your toes. The skates should become a part of your feet instead of letting the feet move around inside.
If you don't have a bicycle helmet, get one. Head injuries are rare but can be devistating. I know quite a few skaters and a couple have convinced themselves to wear one the hard way after putting up with days or months of headaches. One local skater died after hitting his unprotected head on the ground (no other objects) in a fall.
Wrist guards will protect your hands from getting chewed up.
I am thinking about getting a pair of skates but unsure which ones to get!!! quads or inline skates???
inline is so much easier and fun.
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How to wash, clean out the dirt particles lodged in inline-skates?
I remove the bearings from the wheels, then just wipe them clean with a cloth, and spray WD40 over. IStuck inside the bearings are still dirt particles. How to effectively remove this?
How to wash, clean out the dirt particles lodged in inline-skates?
i use a towell and if stuck, a paperclip or stick
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How to wash, clean out the dirt particles lodged in inline-skates?
i use a towell and if stuck, a paperclip or stick
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How much should i spend on my first pair of Inline Skates?
The advice coming from most websites i've looked at is to spend at least £100.00, but this seems a little excessive for my first pair. What woud people recommend?
How much should i spend on my first pair of Inline Skates?
A lot depends on what you are going to do with them and how serious you are going to get.
If you are going to skate a few klicks per month, go with cheap skates. The more you intend to skate and the better you expect to be, the higher quality skates you want.
My first skates would be more than your £100 but that was about 12 years ago. My current ones would have been about $350 US if I hadn't gotten a really good deal on them.
Get a helmet and at least wrist guards. They will save you quite a bit of pain when (not if) you fall and possibly your life. I knew a person who fell and hit the back of his head. If he had a helmet, he would still be alive and skating.
Try on all the skates in your price range that you can. Different brands and models fit differently.
You want them to feel snug all around your feet without crushing your toes.
Reply:i spent 80 euros for my first pair
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How much should i spend on my first pair of Inline Skates?
A lot depends on what you are going to do with them and how serious you are going to get.
If you are going to skate a few klicks per month, go with cheap skates. The more you intend to skate and the better you expect to be, the higher quality skates you want.
My first skates would be more than your £100 but that was about 12 years ago. My current ones would have been about $350 US if I hadn't gotten a really good deal on them.
Get a helmet and at least wrist guards. They will save you quite a bit of pain when (not if) you fall and possibly your life. I knew a person who fell and hit the back of his head. If he had a helmet, he would still be alive and skating.
Try on all the skates in your price range that you can. Different brands and models fit differently.
You want them to feel snug all around your feet without crushing your toes.
Reply:i spent 80 euros for my first pair
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I need a website, not just facts. What are some factors that affect the speed of inline skates?
I need things inside the skate, not stuff like the surface I'm skating on or anything like that. I also would like an answer that has more than stuff about ball bearings. Basically, how can I skate faster?Person with the most information within an hour gets the points.
I need a website, not just facts. What are some factors that affect the speed of inline skates?
Your answer can be found in the fundamental laws of physics. Friction is generated by the mechanical system that is the wheels which rotate about the bearings. Friction creates a counter vector to the path of acceleration generated by the skater. This friction is attributed to the imperfect systems we use as humans (or inefficent). In this case, friction is generated by the contact of the wheels to the ground as well as the relationship between the wheels and the bearings. Advances in science sometimes allow us to trump these mechanical disadvantages (I.E Tiles of the spaceshuttle). Although a multitude of factors can be attributed to your question (..centripetal acceleration, momentum, angle (V)..) I find friction may be the prevailing and most tangible answer to your question.
Cheers,
Ian
Reply:www.wikipedia.com, there's everything there so you may find what you're looking for.
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I need a website, not just facts. What are some factors that affect the speed of inline skates?
Your answer can be found in the fundamental laws of physics. Friction is generated by the mechanical system that is the wheels which rotate about the bearings. Friction creates a counter vector to the path of acceleration generated by the skater. This friction is attributed to the imperfect systems we use as humans (or inefficent). In this case, friction is generated by the contact of the wheels to the ground as well as the relationship between the wheels and the bearings. Advances in science sometimes allow us to trump these mechanical disadvantages (I.E Tiles of the spaceshuttle). Although a multitude of factors can be attributed to your question (..centripetal acceleration, momentum, angle (V)..) I find friction may be the prevailing and most tangible answer to your question.
Cheers,
Ian
Reply:www.wikipedia.com, there's everything there so you may find what you're looking for.
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What is the best website to purchase five-wheeled inline skates.?
If you can find the items on Amazon.com, that is the site that I would highly recommend. They are the largest online merchant with the best record of safety and security. If they don't have it, then you may have to go right to the manufacturer to purchase the item.
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How do you replace your old chassis on your inline skates with a new chassis?
It depends on the type of inline skates you have. Some inline skates... in fact most recreational inline skates are purchased as a complete package, and the boots and frame (chassis) are not intended to be saparated. Many inline speed, figure and hockey skates are premium packages or custom assembled from boots and frames that are intended to be removed, upgraded or replaced.
If you are not sure if you skates are a permanent package or made from individual parts, go to a rink pro shop or a sports shop that builds custom skates, and they will tell you what your frame options are.
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If you are not sure if you skates are a permanent package or made from individual parts, go to a rink pro shop or a sports shop that builds custom skates, and they will tell you what your frame options are.
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How do i take off the wheels on my inline skates using an allen wrench?
Only some skates need two wrenches, usually the lower end ones.
For most of them, hold one wrench still and turn the other.
As they start to loosen, one side will be an axle and the other a small screw.
It is usually easier to spin the screw out. Then use the wrench to push out the axle.
This is one form of the "two piece axle". The other form only has a screw on one side and the axle locks into the frame on the other so that a 2nd wrench isn't needed.
Occasionally you will find a skate with "three piece axles". One screw will come out and you can turn the other one forever without it comming out or being able to push it out.
Stick the wrench into the hole where the first screw came out and turn it till it drops into a socket inside the spacer. Then you can hold that wrench and unscrew the other screw.
Higher end skates tend to come with single piece axles. You unscrew and remove the whole thing from one side.
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If you have a heel brake, pay attenention to the axle holding that wheel on. They are usually different and may have extra parts that have to go back together.
When you take the axles out and remove the wheels, watch out for small spacers between the wheels and the frame. If they are there, they have to go back like they came out.
The big companies (Rollerblade, K2, Salomon) got rid of them because they confused people but if the skates are older, a different brand, or are set up for hockey, they might have them.
How do i take off the wheels on my inline skates using an allen wrench?
Take two allen wrenches... put one on one end of the wheel, and then take the other and put it on the other side of the wheel and rotate one.
Make sure your holding the one your not rotating strongly...
not too hard.
Reply:you should have gotten the necessarily hardware when you bought the skates, assuming you got them new or from a shop
Reply:make sure you have two allenwrenches... then one goes on each side of the skate. if you have the option of a long one and a shorter one, it is easier to actually turn with the longer one, because it passes above the side of the skate. Also, it is easier to turn, and a lot easier on your hands.
While you are taking the wheels are off your skates, it might be a good idea to also clean the hardware that goes through and the bearings, which will keep them in better shape for longer. Especially if they are in the higher ABEC numbers or even Swiss bearings
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For most of them, hold one wrench still and turn the other.
As they start to loosen, one side will be an axle and the other a small screw.
It is usually easier to spin the screw out. Then use the wrench to push out the axle.
This is one form of the "two piece axle". The other form only has a screw on one side and the axle locks into the frame on the other so that a 2nd wrench isn't needed.
Occasionally you will find a skate with "three piece axles". One screw will come out and you can turn the other one forever without it comming out or being able to push it out.
Stick the wrench into the hole where the first screw came out and turn it till it drops into a socket inside the spacer. Then you can hold that wrench and unscrew the other screw.
Higher end skates tend to come with single piece axles. You unscrew and remove the whole thing from one side.
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If you have a heel brake, pay attenention to the axle holding that wheel on. They are usually different and may have extra parts that have to go back together.
When you take the axles out and remove the wheels, watch out for small spacers between the wheels and the frame. If they are there, they have to go back like they came out.
The big companies (Rollerblade, K2, Salomon) got rid of them because they confused people but if the skates are older, a different brand, or are set up for hockey, they might have them.
How do i take off the wheels on my inline skates using an allen wrench?
Take two allen wrenches... put one on one end of the wheel, and then take the other and put it on the other side of the wheel and rotate one.
Make sure your holding the one your not rotating strongly...
not too hard.
Reply:you should have gotten the necessarily hardware when you bought the skates, assuming you got them new or from a shop
Reply:make sure you have two allenwrenches... then one goes on each side of the skate. if you have the option of a long one and a shorter one, it is easier to actually turn with the longer one, because it passes above the side of the skate. Also, it is easier to turn, and a lot easier on your hands.
While you are taking the wheels are off your skates, it might be a good idea to also clean the hardware that goes through and the bearings, which will keep them in better shape for longer. Especially if they are in the higher ABEC numbers or even Swiss bearings
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How do I grind on a rail with aggressive inline skates?
I am really scared and I dont know what to do? And I cant seem to do it. I dont wanna break my ankle
How do I grind on a rail with aggressive inline skates?
Just work up to it. Start with high ledges and build up your legs so you can jump high enough. If it's a matter of learning how to grind on a rail insead of a curb or ledge, build a little practice rail for yourself. You can easily go to any home improvement store and find metal piping to use. Once you're comfortable jumping high and locking in your tricks, just go for it!
Reply:dont b a fag an just go for it
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How do I grind on a rail with aggressive inline skates?
Just work up to it. Start with high ledges and build up your legs so you can jump high enough. If it's a matter of learning how to grind on a rail insead of a curb or ledge, build a little practice rail for yourself. You can easily go to any home improvement store and find metal piping to use. Once you're comfortable jumping high and locking in your tricks, just go for it!
Reply:dont b a fag an just go for it
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Where can I find replacement brakes for ABEC inline skates?
I have never heard of the brand, ABEC--abecs are usually the rating system numbers for wheel bearings. If I were you, I would check somewhere like EBay: http://search.ebay.com/inline-skate-brak...
Perhaps you can put it in your 'favorite searches' so they can notify you if a seller posts that particular brand.
Can you take the brake off, and check sport shops that carry skate parts, such as brakes? Or maybe you can use a different brand brake, as long as it is similar in size and shape? Or join a skating forum, to ask the members for help. In the meanwhile, do the T-stop. Here's a tutorial:
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping/t-s...
I hope you find your brakes--Happy Rolling!
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Perhaps you can put it in your 'favorite searches' so they can notify you if a seller posts that particular brand.
Can you take the brake off, and check sport shops that carry skate parts, such as brakes? Or maybe you can use a different brand brake, as long as it is similar in size and shape? Or join a skating forum, to ask the members for help. In the meanwhile, do the T-stop. Here's a tutorial:
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping/t-s...
I hope you find your brakes--Happy Rolling!
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Where can i buy quad roller boots(not inline skates) and how much would i be expected to pay?
Your local roller rinks pro shop should still carry the quad roller skates to sell. I looked up my local roller rink, in Ontario Canada, online and the price range starting at $90-$595. You could check a roller rink in your area or look it up online. Also I checked on ebay and the prices change according to auction. Hope that this info will help you out
Where can i buy quad roller boots(not inline skates) and how much would i be expected to pay?
i don't know where u can get them but an average price is 100-200 Dollars
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Where can i buy quad roller boots(not inline skates) and how much would i be expected to pay?
i don't know where u can get them but an average price is 100-200 Dollars
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Anyone know where you can buy used aggressive inline skates?
theres not alot of stores in my area so a website would probablly be best
Anyone know where you can buy used aggressive inline skates?
I have a pair size ten Soloman agresive inline skates, I have only worn them 3 or 4 times as I prefer quad roller skates. I would be happy to sell them to you if you want. They cost me £150, but will accept any offers. If you live in London we can hook up and you can try them out.
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My best bet would be to just search it on google
there isnt really any websites for just used skates
also try look at website like
erolling.com
and
rollerwarehouse.com
for great prices
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Anyone know where you can buy used aggressive inline skates?
I have a pair size ten Soloman agresive inline skates, I have only worn them 3 or 4 times as I prefer quad roller skates. I would be happy to sell them to you if you want. They cost me £150, but will accept any offers. If you live in London we can hook up and you can try them out.
Reply:Ebay
Amazon
My best bet would be to just search it on google
there isnt really any websites for just used skates
also try look at website like
erolling.com
and
rollerwarehouse.com
for great prices
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Where do I find a pair of brand-new size-13 inline skates?
I've looked at all the sports stores. They told me to custom order from the factory. But they make it extremely confusing. Someone help me. I need to skate !
Where do I find a pair of brand-new size-13 inline skates?
I think I saw them at Wal-Mart before...but I'm not sure
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Where do I find a pair of brand-new size-13 inline skates?
I think I saw them at Wal-Mart before...but I'm not sure
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Is there a difference between stopping with Ice skates and stopping with inline skates?
Yes. There is a very big differnce in how the two work with the surface under them. Inline skates have a lot more sideways grip and a tendency to "grab" on small differences in the surface that ice skates do not.
Most inline skate stops avoid sliding the leading skate sideways because it eliminates the accidental grabbing and using the trailing skate is effective. If the trailing edge grabs, the weight shifts away from it and you slow down a little less instead of a sudden increase in breaking which can toss you forward.
I have heard rumors that some inline skaters can do a two footed hockey stop on a smooth surface. I have never seen it done and know very few people who would have the control skills to do it if they wanted.
The primary inline skate stop is the heel brake, which would be totally useless on ice.
It is one of the most effective stopping methods and requires very little skill.
When people tell me they have a problem using it, I ask them to show me how they do it and their problem is always that they are not getting the braking foot out front far enough.
The second most common inline skate stop is the T stop where the rear foot is dragged sideways behind you. It works much better at gradual speed adjustments that a fast stop and is relatively easy.
Another that some people use for normal slowing down is reverse stepping. Basicaly, you turn your toes in like a snow plow and take steps to limit the force of stopping so that you don't pitch forward.
The power slide is as close to an ice skate stop that is relatively common. The big difference is that one skate with the majority of your weight stays rolling normally while the other skate is thrust way out in the direction of travel to slide.
Is there a difference between stopping with Ice skates and stopping with inline skates?
huge difference.
Reply:Don't try stopping on inlines like ice skates or you' wind up on your butt.
Reply:Yes, there is a complete difference. In Ice skates you swiftly turn your skates to one side and skid along the ice. With inline rollerblades you tilt your foot back and the rubber pad at the back grinds on the surface slowing you down.
Reply:theres a hugee difference.
with ice skates there are a few ways to stop but none of them are the same as the inline skates
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Most inline skate stops avoid sliding the leading skate sideways because it eliminates the accidental grabbing and using the trailing skate is effective. If the trailing edge grabs, the weight shifts away from it and you slow down a little less instead of a sudden increase in breaking which can toss you forward.
I have heard rumors that some inline skaters can do a two footed hockey stop on a smooth surface. I have never seen it done and know very few people who would have the control skills to do it if they wanted.
The primary inline skate stop is the heel brake, which would be totally useless on ice.
It is one of the most effective stopping methods and requires very little skill.
When people tell me they have a problem using it, I ask them to show me how they do it and their problem is always that they are not getting the braking foot out front far enough.
The second most common inline skate stop is the T stop where the rear foot is dragged sideways behind you. It works much better at gradual speed adjustments that a fast stop and is relatively easy.
Another that some people use for normal slowing down is reverse stepping. Basicaly, you turn your toes in like a snow plow and take steps to limit the force of stopping so that you don't pitch forward.
The power slide is as close to an ice skate stop that is relatively common. The big difference is that one skate with the majority of your weight stays rolling normally while the other skate is thrust way out in the direction of travel to slide.
Is there a difference between stopping with Ice skates and stopping with inline skates?
huge difference.
Reply:Don't try stopping on inlines like ice skates or you' wind up on your butt.
Reply:Yes, there is a complete difference. In Ice skates you swiftly turn your skates to one side and skid along the ice. With inline rollerblades you tilt your foot back and the rubber pad at the back grinds on the surface slowing you down.
Reply:theres a hugee difference.
with ice skates there are a few ways to stop but none of them are the same as the inline skates
flower
Anime/rollerblade ppl what are best/cutest inline skates? i dnt want big clunky ones?
Big and clunky, that would be aggressive skates. They are built like cement blocks to take the abuse of landing from jumps.
The other extreme would be racing skates with a small frame but I suspect that you would not like the price range.
Both Rollerblade and K2 (the two major brands in the US) make a lot of recreational skates. Some are in "women's" colors and many are come in design's that fit women's feet better. You can find them at most big box sporting goods storesl like Dick's and Sports Authority.
If the boot looks too tall on them, the boots on fitness skates (for faster or better skaters) are 2-3" shorter and the boots are a little lighter looking. However, then the wheels go up in size.
tanning
The other extreme would be racing skates with a small frame but I suspect that you would not like the price range.
Both Rollerblade and K2 (the two major brands in the US) make a lot of recreational skates. Some are in "women's" colors and many are come in design's that fit women's feet better. You can find them at most big box sporting goods storesl like Dick's and Sports Authority.
If the boot looks too tall on them, the boots on fitness skates (for faster or better skaters) are 2-3" shorter and the boots are a little lighter looking. However, then the wheels go up in size.
tanning
What do a good pair of recreational inline skates consist of?
A good pair of recreational in-line skates consist of:
1. Wheels with the correct hardness (called durometers), and size, depending on where it will skate on. Most entry-level rec skates have smaller, softer wheels (76mm/72A). Softer wheels will absorb rougher terrain better than ones with higher durometers (like 84A). Harder wheels are usually used for indoor rinks with smooth surfaces. Smaller wheels are slower, but maneuverability is better.
2. Bearings - should be well-lubricated %26amp; clean, and of decent abec (rating of bearings). The higher the abec, the better it will roll. Speed skaters will usually use bearings with ratings of 5 and up. For recreational skating, an abec 3 will be good enough. Keep in mind that usually the bearings price goes up with the abec ratings.
3. Frame - Make sure it is sturdy to be safe. If it twists, it might break while skating. Also make sure that the frame is attached to the boot securely.
4. Boot - the most important thing--make sure it fits and is comfortable! Soft boots are probably a lot more kinder to your feet than the plastic boots. It should have good ankle support, like a power strap, especially if the skater is inexperienced. Also, the higher the boot, the better the ankle support.
Hope that helps!
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1. Wheels with the correct hardness (called durometers), and size, depending on where it will skate on. Most entry-level rec skates have smaller, softer wheels (76mm/72A). Softer wheels will absorb rougher terrain better than ones with higher durometers (like 84A). Harder wheels are usually used for indoor rinks with smooth surfaces. Smaller wheels are slower, but maneuverability is better.
2. Bearings - should be well-lubricated %26amp; clean, and of decent abec (rating of bearings). The higher the abec, the better it will roll. Speed skaters will usually use bearings with ratings of 5 and up. For recreational skating, an abec 3 will be good enough. Keep in mind that usually the bearings price goes up with the abec ratings.
3. Frame - Make sure it is sturdy to be safe. If it twists, it might break while skating. Also make sure that the frame is attached to the boot securely.
4. Boot - the most important thing--make sure it fits and is comfortable! Soft boots are probably a lot more kinder to your feet than the plastic boots. It should have good ankle support, like a power strap, especially if the skater is inexperienced. Also, the higher the boot, the better the ankle support.
Hope that helps!
sweating
Can anyone recommend the best brand of Inline Skates?
Bauer - back in the day.
Can anyone recommend the best brand of Inline Skates?
K2
Reply:The best make in my opinion is K2.... Solamons are also great. I would suggest trying both as people generally have a 'k2 or a solomon foot'.
Reply:I have found in all my time ride skates that british knight inline roller blades are the best as they can last up to a year plus.
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Can anyone recommend the best brand of Inline Skates?
K2
Reply:The best make in my opinion is K2.... Solamons are also great. I would suggest trying both as people generally have a 'k2 or a solomon foot'.
Reply:I have found in all my time ride skates that british knight inline roller blades are the best as they can last up to a year plus.
Reply:penis
maintenance repairs
How do you jump over objects on inline skates?
try jumping duh!
How do you jump over objects on inline skates?
you jump.
Reply:you push off from the ground and then land with the front of ya skates first.
Reply:skate up to it, jump(pushing ground with feet), and land on the other side. its really complicated and might take some practice. it took me one whole try to figure it out.
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How do you jump over objects on inline skates?
you jump.
Reply:you push off from the ground and then land with the front of ya skates first.
Reply:skate up to it, jump(pushing ground with feet), and land on the other side. its really complicated and might take some practice. it took me one whole try to figure it out.
aircraft
Anyone know of a good pair of inline skates/roller blades I can get for my 11 year old nephew?
Just looking for something i could get at most department stores. I would like the best affordable brand if there is one. thanks.
Anyone know of a good pair of inline skates/roller blades I can get for my 11 year old nephew?
you could look in to getting a brand called mission they are really reliable and i have a few pair my self and i enjoy them alot
sweating
Anyone know of a good pair of inline skates/roller blades I can get for my 11 year old nephew?
you could look in to getting a brand called mission they are really reliable and i have a few pair my self and i enjoy them alot
sweating
Does anyone know if the corr ata 700 aggressive inline skates are good? also trs downtown 3...?
the rollerblade trs downtown 3, can u grind good in them and how is the landing impact?
Does anyone know if the corr ata 700 aggressive inline skates are good? also trs downtown 3...?
Corrs are not good skates. They're not made with the quality of the true aggressive skates out there and come with metal grind parts which is the last thing you really want as metal doesn't slide like plastic.
If you're only considering the Corrs and the Downtowns, go with the Downtowns. You can find them pretty reasonable on eBay these days. These skates will last you much longer, will be more comfortable and will slide when you learn how to grind much better than the Corrs will.
There are lots of other great aggressive skate manufacturers out there you may want to check out. I've listed a website I've put together and some online stores you can check out.
Good luck and happy skating.
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Does anyone know if the corr ata 700 aggressive inline skates are good? also trs downtown 3...?
Corrs are not good skates. They're not made with the quality of the true aggressive skates out there and come with metal grind parts which is the last thing you really want as metal doesn't slide like plastic.
If you're only considering the Corrs and the Downtowns, go with the Downtowns. You can find them pretty reasonable on eBay these days. These skates will last you much longer, will be more comfortable and will slide when you learn how to grind much better than the Corrs will.
There are lots of other great aggressive skate manufacturers out there you may want to check out. I've listed a website I've put together and some online stores you can check out.
Good luck and happy skating.
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Where can I find axles for Bauer Vapor 3 inline skates? Is there any way to contact Bauer direct???
I'm not sure who carries replacement parts like that, but you can call Bauer's warranty department at 888-509-6875. If they can't provide the part, they should be able to tell you what dealer in your area has them. Good luck!
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