Outdoor Wheels and How They Roll
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Different characteristics of roller skate wheels will affect your roll. In this video I cover roller skate wheel width, height and durometer. Thanks for watching and subscribing! Some of the wheels covered in this video are no longer in production, but you can apply the concepts of width, height and durometer from the examples and apply it wheels you're considering!
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Please never delete or private this video… This is one of the most helpful videos in the rollerskate community ever💜
Oh wow! That’s a big compliment! Thanks so much!!!!
Martina aka Cherri perfect video for beginners like me. Now Im equipped to go out and purchase wheels without all the guessing lol...
I agree ✌😁 the best video i have seen
Yes, you break it down so much better! Thank you so much!
Congratulations! You have made THE single most helpful TH-cam video explaining outdoor skate wheels. Thank you so much.
That's quite the complement! Thank you!!!
I agree. I’d been hoping to stumble upon a video like this one for about three weeks now.
Fa real it’s hard to find concise info like this! Thank you!
Yep! I definitely agree. I’m here and 2020 will be ending soon and this video answered soooooo many questions for me!
Yes she actually went into the technical side which most don't even have knowledge of just like tiktokers. A blessing
Literally the only video/person that's given me answers to the question "how to buy wheels" lol
I have been researching this for *weeks* and no other website, reddit, store, or youtube video has explained this even half as well as you. THANK YOU so much!
You're welcome!
Great knowledge and explanation of wheel size, width and height.. Still cannot believe no one else has done this. Well done to you Martina ♥️
🏅 3 years since you posted this and I will attest,(the best). I have viewed countless videos as a newbie and yours is the most concise. Estatic that I stumbled upon it.
laruebridge that’s so great to hear! Thank you so much!!!!
Best skate wheel info video on TH-cam!!! Thanks
Was looking for a video like this for SO LONG. NOBODY explains it as simply as you did! So easy to understand. I recently bought new wheels and was hesitant to use them outdoors because of how soft they were. But now I know they’re perfect for outdoor use!! Thankyou!
I just saw a girl on instagram brake her skate in a skate park on day 4 of learning how to skate, and someone in the comments said that her skates are made for outdoors, and I bought skates two weeks ago and immediately panicked cause I had now idea there was a difference and there's no skate rinks in my city so I can only skate outdoors 😳 luckily I have good outside wheels, thanks for explaining this in detail, it meant so much!
Very, very helpful. You explained things others didn't.
Super super helpful!! Thank you! Thank you! Been looking for a YT video on this and your video popped up when I wasn't even trying to look for it. Adding it to my faves list. :)
You're welcome! So glad it helped!
Excellent tutorial on wheel sizes, I’m sure this helped out a lot of skaters in choosing the correct wheels for their individual uses. 😉 Thanks
I’ve watch a lot of indoor vs outdoor sheen videos today . This is the best one hands down . Thank u
Woooowwww! Thank you so much! I recently moved overseas and I only have an outdoor skate park to work with so this helps so much!
You're welcome!
Back in the late 70's I had white lightenings precision bearings on some cut down boot sure grip skates. I never knew the wheel math . thanks i learned alot to think more about!! Awesome!
Thank you soooo much for this video!! You don’t understand how much this helped
Tabbs I’m so glad it helped you!!!
Thank you for making this video. I am a beginner skater and I really needed to learn all of this. You did great with this video. Amazingly concise. I enjoyed watching and I hope you continue to make more videos like this.
Sharnelle Harding you’re welcome! I really appreciate the feedback! I’m thinking about doing one about plate upgrades :)
Thank you for the outlined details/characteristics of each wheel. This video is so helpful; I had to mark it as a favorite.
Oh wow! Thank YOU for watching and favouriting! That really means a lot! :)
This is so adorable. You wrote everything by hand instead of animated text :)))
I'm new to the roller skating scene but my skateboard and longboard game is quite strong I actually worked at a skate shop for a few years. I just wanted to chime in and drop a lil bit more info for the first time buyers. Wheel shape has alot to do with what kind of traction you will be able to maintain wider wheels with sharp edges are amazing for getting really tight carves and feeling secure in them but the average tunnel type wheel are also more prone to having their edges torn up by rough roads altho the effect on its ride are pretty minimalistic. Where as your more round edge wheels will at a higher durometer will be great for powerslides both indoor and outdoor as well as dragging your foot to break like you would on breakless inlines these tips are only really useful if you plan on riding aggressively or ride so slolom carving but it's worth taking note of cause how they handle verys quite a bit. Another tip is the wheels with a large solid hub are designed to allow you to ride a softer wheel without having as much rolling resistance wheels with an air core function in a similar manner being harder but with a lil added absorption. In my experience so far I've been loving abec 11 outdoor for controlled speed, carving and light aggressive riding and roller ones for indoor rythm/jam skating they're very hard and I love the ability to have controlled slides while doing grapevines and the like
Shawn Renfroe agree! Great additional info. I wasn’t even park skating when I filmed this original video 😹 I love my round wheels for park! Thanks so much for the comment!
This is the clearest explanation video I have come across! I understood it perfectly!! 😍😍👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you so much! I used to roller skate indoor/outdoor all the time as a young adult. Stopped for near 20 years. With the lack of skates available I ended up with skates that unfortunately are low shoe type. Stated it was outdoor skates but the wheels are the largest in kind. Couldn’t figure out why as soon I went to try them in my garage that I immediately fell. As they are super slick which caused me to have zero stability even with proper skating techniques. This was very helpful. I think I am just going to buy some new wheels. This definitely helped immensely in narrowing down the best choice needed! ❤️
CJ Smith wonderful! Thanks for sharing! Good luck on your skating journey!
Best video ever on wheels, thank you so much!!
I love this video. Very simple and easy to understand. Thank you for making this.
Thank you so much, literally answered all my questions that no one seemed to answer!!
Sockless hey! Glad it helped!
How did I not see this vid sooner? I've spent so much time learning durometer, size, surface... Then I guessed at best wheels to get bc many other channels like to recommend brands that seemed to be associated with, or benefit, them. No education is wasted, but learning via a nice vid that includes what is important sans unnecessary or extraneous info, is sooo nice! Thank you💞
I think you are a natural omg the best video ever 😍 can you also compare impalas chaya an moxi rollerskates?? Thank you
Thank u so much. This video was so helpful. I’ve been searching and waiting for someone to make a detailed video explaining wheel jargon, and it finally happened when someone linked ur vid in a comment section. This is truly the best!! 😄😄😄
Thank you for your kind words!
I just came across this video, thank you SO much! I knew what everything meant and what to look for, but I only have experience with a limited range of wheels so I've never really seen what the differences look like. It makes so much more sense now!
Thank you for your kind comments! :)
Wow! Well done Ma’am. Thank you.
Thanks for a great tutorial on wheels. Better than anything else I found.
All the best keep on roll'n👍🇦🇺
Best video and info on wheels!!! I was so confused and now I get it. Thank you!! Where I live roller skating outdoors isn't popular at all so I'll have to stick to the wheels I have (57mm 38D)
2022 and finally found someone who knows exactly what i need to know!
I do not have enough words to thank you!! awesome video. Now I know what to buy.
"Sims Street snakes" are hands down the best wheels created.
great video, clear and in-depth. I will share it over and over when anyone ask me about outdoor quad skating.
Oh wow! That’s awesome! Thank you so much! 😊
Super helpful video. Thank you. clear and direct.
Glad it helped!
Although this video was made in 2017, it is still very helpful to a beginner skater (meaning me lol) in 2021. Thank you for the informative, helpful, and clear review of outdoor wheels.
The best most informative video I’ve seen! Thank you!!
This was soooo clear and informative. THANK YOU!!! please keep making videos. this was so helpful!
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for your very kind comments :)
This is the best info video ever, thank you 🙏🏾
Excellent Explanation!! It’s really helpful for Choosing wheels for my daughter roller skates . Thank you so much! You are awesome!
Glad you found it helpful! You're welcome!
Thanks for detailed explanation, appreciate your time and efforts!
Venky Ramarkishna you’re welcome! I’m glad you found it valuable!
Nice selection of wheels! I have been considering going to the Route 70mm wheel but you may have talked me out of that. I'm a little worried about smacking the wheels together of both skates causing a crash. I currently roll on Radar Energy wheels for commuting in the city and distance skating on Rail-Trails. They are relatively narrow 32mm, 78a, 62mm tall. They work really well for me so now I will just stick with them. Thanks for helping me not waste money! Next time you replace your 62mm wheels you should try them. They also grip really well on wet streets. Cheers!
Yes, if you're currently rolling on Radar Energy a wide wheel will definitely throw you off. Since filming this video I've switched to an 86a Sonic for outdoor and I love them! They're the same width and height as a Radar Energy - hard enough to get good speed outside, but soft enough to still roll over rough surfaces. Thanks for commenting!
Correction: Mr Radar Energy wheels are 65mm tall when new, not 62mm. 62 is when i replace them.
Thank you so much. I just got the moxi Lollys and it seems like the come with wheels like the big red ones. This explains a lot.
Thank you!!! I’m new to skating and I needed the difference between wheels😂
Glad it helped!
Excellent video. This is a clear and concise overview of roller skate wheels. No fluff, just facts. Very helpful, thanks :)
I've found that, even as a beginner, I prefer something shorter but around 84A for outdoor. The 78As are just too grippy and slow, even though my sure-grip boardwalks are a fair amount taller and wider than my preferred wheels. It should be noted that I'm just slow all around, though lol. Just not AS slow on 84A.
Thanks for saying this... I’m going to get 84A after skating outside on 78A for months
@@msericaplease do it! I feel like 60+mm 84s would be absolutely fantastic. I was on suregrip aerobics (84A/57mm) and boardwalks (78A/65?mm), and then got some energys (78A/57mm). I still prefer 84s. If I could get some 84A/62-65mm wheels, I'd be ecstatic. I still do love my boardwalks, though.
Clear and concise! Thank you for sticking to the point! Good job!
o my god you only have only 17 dislike and 2.2k like how how seriously how are you sooooooooooo soooooooooooooooooo much talented
Wow. Excellent information!!!!! Thank You!!!
Awesome awesome awesome video! I'm 42 & just getting back into skating but I've only done indoor! I've been looking into outdoor skating & which wheel I should get, glad I found this video.... idk if you have a video about bearings I'll take a look thru ur videos... if not can you do one on metal vs ceramic indoor/outdoor etc
Hi! Glad the video helped! Ceramic bearings tend to have a longer roll out. I've never used them - I'm sure I would see a difference in speed/rollout if I ever did - but I'm happy with my current rolling speeds. if you want to see the difference, check out this video...
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This is so helpful thank you so much I’m new to buying wheels and skate things
Tara Holt You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!
Great video. I am a beginner, my question is what would be recommended for a heavier skater?
Depends on your skating surface! You can also choose higher durometers if you feel the lower durometers are keeping you from getting speed. You can go as high as 88s for outdoor wheels. If you get wheels with an aluminum hub, there will be less flex and will roll more.
Thank you Cherri for this information. I would like to try the Radar Pure wheels. I wouldn't call myself a beginner skater but I recently returned to skating from not skating for many years. Even then, I wasn't aware of all the technical skating terms and mostly skated forwards lol. Now I'm up for the challenge to skate outdoors. I'm learning about edges, the different ways to stop and I would like to learn some of the skills you in other skaters teach. Today I skated my 4th trail which taught me a lot about what I don't know, and need to keep practicing. My current set-up (another new term for me lol) Moxi Lolly's with original plates and Radar Energy wheels 78a 31mm x 57mm. Would I be jumping ahead of myself purchasing the Radar "Pure" or Moxi "Fundae wheels?
Hi! Thank you for commenting! Unfortunately Radar Pure wheels are no longer made (sorry! The video is 3 years old). Radar Energies are a great outdoor wheel - that's what my son rolls on.
As for switching to Fundaes for outdoor, I am happy to share my experience with that wheel so you can decide for yourself.
In comparison to the Radar Energy, Fundaes are quite a bit harder. If you are a beginner skater, you may find them uncomfortable on rough surfaces (vibration) and if you skate slowly, you may "lurch" when you hit small debris.
In my experience, Fundaes are a great trail wheel if you are already confident on trails, are comfortable in navigating street debris and/or skate surfaces that are smooth. These wheels need momentum to navigate the streets well.
Hope that gives you some ideas regarding the Fundaes.
If you find your Energies are too slow for you, but you like their softness, you may want to consider going up in size (height). A taller wheel will give you more speed.
Hope that helps! :)
I'm Cherri! Let's Skate! Thank you for the quick response. I’ll work with the Energy wheels. When I get more experience I may change them.
Oyamiwa Walker great! Let me know if you have further questions!
I'm Cherri! Let's Skate! Ok. And thanks again!
A+++ 4 U YOU are GREAT on explaining in very detailed about the roller skate wheels. Thank U :)
You're welcome!
Great video! Love that you included the Rio wheels for comparison! Will watch again!
I agree with @flackfizer even three yrs later, incredibly helpful I am a novice and needed some help with wheel choice. Thank you so much @I'mcherri!let'sskate
Samantha Levinson you’re welcome! Thank you for the kind comment! I’m glad you find it helpful!
Happy with your video
Now thats well explained, thanks
I am skating outside for the first time since I was a kid due to Covid-19. My wheels Sure Grip boardwalk outdoor wheels 65mm, 78A hardness. I feel like my wheels slide out from under me. What the most stable, slowest roll out wheel good for an outdoor super beginner?
detweils if you’re looking for something a little slower, you’ll want to go with less height. But less height will also mean you will feel more bumps - so it’s a trade off either way. Radar Energies come in a 57mm that may provide you with a bit more control.
Before you go buy new wheels, I would give your wheels a couple more tries. Outdoor wheels have a different sensation - because of their height and width, they tend to be a bit heavier and the rebound may throw skaters off initially. Anything new gets easier with practice! Hope that helps :)
Would you be able to do one for indoor wheels too? So helpful and interesting 😊
This video is so informative thank you!
Oml love your video!
THIS IS SO HELPFUL OMG 💙💙💙💙 THANK YOU SO MUCH
This is so helpful. Thank you.
The amount of puns in this video is kinda funny 😂😂
Super helpful! Thank you so much
Thank you for posting. :) I am looking to purchase outdoor wheels which are new to me.
You did a wonderful job on this tutorial!! Thank you for the information!!
I just tried the Road Hogs, 78A 66x42, I was not happy at all with the speed of the roll. Too squishy, I was multiple mph lower than sure grip aerobics, and it took more effort to keep speed, but I was impressed with the amount of grip on wet/snowy/icy boardwalk. I'm going to try Atom Poisons next, hopefully I'll like the roll better.
Excellent Video!
Mr Perfect 407 thanks!
I know now 8d like; out door TALL for speed long distance so Im thinkin not too too wide. And a hybrid set( 90 durometer?) or just get a third set fir the rink? I might just do two pairs of skates.
That’s a sub, if any one will ever see this 😅 but is it better if u have loose trucks for hockey power stopping or tight?
I’m a beginner, (haven’t even purchased skates yet) just doing my research before I make a commitment. I was very set on buying in-line skates but love the idea of roller skates and how fun they look to ride! Can roller skates be used for outdoor use? I don’t plan on doing very long distance, just around my neighborhood. I don’t know much and would love to get some input! Thanks!
Indira Ramirez absolutely. When you Prichard skates you’ll want to consider an outdoor wheel to make your rolling experience for enjoyable
Martina aka Cherri Thanks for replying! I’m pretty torn on whether to invest in a Lolly or Panther Moxi skate. I believe the panther is just a bunny boot with suede. Wondering if you recommend one more than the other 😬
Indira Ramirez Estro from Moxi just did a video that highlights the differences between Lolly and Panther. It’s on the Moxi Rollerskates TH-cam. Right now Estro is rolling on Panthers. She gives some good insights
Thank you so much. This was so informative.
Great video thank you so much 😊😊😊❤❤❤👍👍👍
Amazing class 🤩
Thank you!
Simply outstanding video!
Thank you for this video. It’s in my important skate playlist.
Can you make a video about bearings? I am confused about finding the right bearing size that will fit my skates axel.
Someone said to measure with a pencil by putting it in the axel. What? How?
So this video was extremely helpful for me. Its seems that most outdoor skates these days come with 65mm wheels. As a beginner I have wondered if this was wise. I come from a longboard sales background and we generally sell boards with larger wheels to advanced long boarders and smaller wheels to beginners, so it surprised me that this didn't translate to roller skating. But now I see that it does, but this information is not widely available. I have been trying to learn to roller skate (outdoors) on 65mm wheels myself and feel they are very unstable. I am progressing though, so I wonder if I should try some smaller wheels or just stick with the 65s and maybe it will ultimately make me a stronger skater? Also a shame more companies don't make smaller soft wheels... Sorry for the long comment.
Radar Energy have a smaller outdoor line, I think 57 mm👍🛼
Awesome, thank you so much!
Very informative!
Thank you!
I really want to change my impala wheels ,because I fell every bump on the asphalt road
I have the Blazer roller skates, the wheels are 62x38 mm and 78a, I’m actually learning for the first time and I don’t know if the wheels are good for my (as a beginner) because it feels heavy and i feel taller and kinda scares me hahaha but i want to know your opinion, are the wheels good for beginners? Have you try or know about the Blazer roller skates? I found this video very helpful in terms of wheels so in the future I can know more if I’m going to change them, thanks
angelhbkghellen hi! That’s a good durometer, width and height. Right in the middle! If you have the $$ you might enjoy a smaller height in wheel. But if you’re just learning, you’ll likely grow out of it. Skates in general feel heavy to new skaters. I suggest to give your body time to adjust!
Martina aka Cherri thank you very much! 😊 have a nice day
Thank you!!
Glad I came across this video. Very informative. Thank you. I am trying to get back into skating. Not exactly a beginner but still have a lot that I am interested in learning. With all of the wheels you displayed and described, could the bones reds fit all of them. Like would the bones be a universal fit to all of those different wheels?
Bearings are sold by axle size, not by how they fit in the wheel. All bearings should fit in the wheel, whether it be skateboard or roller skate. If you weren't told what your axle size is, it's probably 8mm - which is standard. Hope that helps.
@@MartinaakaCherri Thank you. I appreciate your reply. I’m not sure what my axle size is but I have some Riedell R3 indoor skates in route to me. Just planning to change the bearings and the wheels to outdoor wheels.
Thank youuuuuuuuu!!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you! 💙
Could you do a similar video for indoor wheels? Thanks!
DrEnglander1999 the concepts are the same, except with indoor, the variety of surfaces require you to be more aware of your durometer. You need to choose the right durometer for your desired speed on the floor. EG: if you have a low durometer on a sticky floor, there will be more friction between the wheels and the floor, creating a “slower”’skating experience. On the other side of the spectrum, a polished concrete floor with hard wheels, will have you moving with very little effort but will also have more slide to your wheels. Because all floors, skating preferences and skating styles are different, it’s tricky to capture all that in a video. So my best advice is to know your floor surface and choose your width, height and durometer accordingly to help you achieve your desired skating experience. Hope that helps a little :)
@@MartinaakaCherri Thanks for the reply :) (ps - love your youtube and insta - thanks for sharing your knowledge)
DrEnglander1999 thanks so much! That means a lot!!!
Super!!! Thank u
this is super helpful thanks
You're welcome!
@4:08 why do you suggest the bigger outdoor wheel is for advanced skaters ? Most advanced skaters use 34-38mm phenolic wheels lol. Wood or fomacs clay wheels even.
Good question! In terms of top speed and height, many skaters find them difficult to learn on. In fact, I had a skater in a lesson last night complaining that she felt "too high" off the ground and wants to look for shorter wheels. Of course, anyone can get used to anything with practice. You're right, wood and Fomacs are nice small wheels that are great for advanced skaters to do intricate movements, but I probably wouldn't want those for outside lol I personally only use tall wheels when I'm going for long-distance outdoor endurance skates, where I want a fast top speed Choosing wheels for indoor skating is another topic on its own depending on what the skaters is doing. Hope that clarifies.
What wheels would you recommend for super-crappy roads? I have 62mm Energies, and they suck.
Hi! You might want to go taller and wider. I hear lots of good things about Atom Road Hogs!
I’m a beginner skater and I got the wheels you don’t recommend for outdoors but I am somehow learning better to skate? When I have smaller wheels I felt less stable- in fact my indoor skinny ones ALWAYS made me feel like I was about to fall. Is this because of something or just skating style? I’m honestly curious why I feel better with a “clunky” wheel.
commercialskits if you’re a new skater, wider wheels will feel more stable. It’s all personal preference! Use what works best for your skill and style. Have fun!
I just preordered some skates and on the specs it says it is equipped with 52mm 82A urethane wheels with internal hub and ABEC-7 bearings.
I would assume that's more of an indoor wheel so I went online to find new wheels and cant seem to find 52mm replacement outdoor wheels. What would you recommend? Can I go higher to like a 54mm? (I'm new to skating and really have no idea)
Rustic Bones a lot of people like Radar Energies. They have 3 different height sizes. The taller the wheel the longer your rollout and the smoother your ride. Choose a height based on your typical surfaces and what you want to do.
That being said, I skate 85a outside. I would try your stock wheels first and see how you like them.
@@MartinaakaCherri thank you so much for the info. I really appreciate it
Unfortunately, I cannot give you a hundred likes 😭 but thank you for real !
You’re welcome!
Hi...great video thank you do u have a video for indoor wheels??? Thanks for the info on the hybrid!
Hi! I don't have a video on indoor, but the wheel concepts are the same. You'll also want to take into account the indoor surfaces you skate on.
very clear!
Can you review about radar energy 57mm,62mm,65mm? I can't decide which one fit for my outdoor wheels. I want buttery cruise but easy to do transition n spin etc on rough asphalt
No specific review needed, because you can use the wheel criteria in the video to get a good idea of how they will perform. If you want a buttery cruise, go for a taller wheel. There is more surface area to go over bad pavement and you’ll get a long rollout. Transitions and spins can be done on any wheel. Truthfully, any skill can be done on any wheel if you practice. But a taller wheel will have less agility so it may take some adjustment to get spins. Many prefer the shorter wheels for tricks, because they are lighter and more agile.