Are the Roller Derby QE-747 inline skates any good? Are they comforatable and fast?

I don't have experiance with them but am going from on-line descriptions.





The 747s look like reasonably good recreational skates. They have a good frame and reasonably sized wheels (Labeda is a good wheel brand).





If you want speed, you might also want to compare the Roller Derby Lamond skates (link below). If you compare the two skates you will notice that the Lamond has 90mm wheels instead of 80 (roll easier and faster, more stable at speed) and the boot is cut shorter (the faster you want to go, the shorter the boot gets for flexibility). The web site says "racing" but they would be more commonly called "fitness" skates. 4x90 is becomming a common fitness arangement.





If you are new to inline skates, the fitness skates may be a little less supportive and a little harder to turn/stop at first than the recreational skate but is reasonable to learn on. I would NOT recommend racing skates for a complete beginner.





I have given you some online links but seriously recommend buying them locally if possible. Fit and Comfort depend a lot on the shape of your feet. Many companies have a different fit on their rec and fitness skates with the fitness skate being a closer fit to the foot for the same size.


You want the skate to fit snug all around the foot without pinching on the ends of the toes. Then the skate can act as an extension of your feet.





If you are a beginner, don't forget to get a helmet and wrist guards. Those are the two most critical pads from the likelyhood and seriousness of pain and injury when you fall (it will happen, especially if you want to go fast).


A standard bicycle helmet will work. Like the skates, you want the smallest one that fits. Anything larger will allow it to rotate if you hit your head (not good).


Knee and elbow pads depend more on your comfort level. Knees are also likely to get scraped up when you fall.



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