Hi Tiago, now that you have mastered the fun skill of skating, I invite you to offer your wisdom and humor in the realm of life coaching or (whatever keeps us amused) here on YT. You have what it takes - I like your style! I love to skate and am now on three wheels. My two wheel Land Rollers were awesome for years of cruising but you can’t beat three for the combo of fun and aerobics. Best Wishes, 🐜
whats the best setup to do commutes? i work 2-5km away from where i live, and i'd like to go on routes and longer rides. whats the best setup for riding for distance?
Im skating since I was 8. Yet Im still considering trio skates as smth New. Is There a chance that you can Tell my why should go(or not) for it? I Love to roam around City(some jumping and longer stairs passing included) for usually a few hours and my biggest concern is always to have as much comfort as possible while not sacfricing tricks and speed.
Hi Tiago, I think you have forgotten one of the most important differences: the kind of floor you are going to skate on. In my opinion, triskates are much more suitable for skating on a rugged floor like streets, whereas 4 wheels are better for smooth floors because they are more stable. If you want to do urban skate on your town's streets and pavements triskates are recommended. But it's true, they are a little more difficult to handle, so you must have a little experience.
I live in a city (italy) where we don't have a street that isn't ruined or that doesen't go up and down And we all tried triskates (we are experienced enough) but it really didn't go well. I think that it can be dangerous triskating in not-so-perfect street and cities that are not flat
@@rgb181 You're right. I hadn't taken it into account because I live in Valencia, a completely flat town. Anyway, slopes are dangerous even with 4 wheels.
Wow, rollerblades have changed big time since the 90's LOL Damn I feel old now! Thanks for the information brotha, I gotta get back on inline skates, it was great exercise.
I learned on a 100mm tri skate set up and am very happy with their performance. I was doing 15mph on day 4 which was fun but not safe as I couldn't really stop.
@@friedchicken3242 also mount a heel brake! especially when you are skating in a city sometimes it will be packed. children, dogs, cyclists etc. best to have a very reliable braking method that requires no spacious manveuvers and you don't risk crashing into something or someone.
My 5 cents. Firstly, 3 wheels are worse for me because the taller wheels put more strain on my joints. I moved back from 3x110mm to 4x80mm coz I started to feel pain in my knees. Secondly, 4 wheels ride more smoothly on different surfaces whereas 3 wheels a more demanding on the quality of the surface. And I did not notice any speed improvement whereas the maneuvrability suffered quite a bit.
I started with the four-wheel skates, and I recently bought the tri skates. It's been hard to turn with them, and it was rough to do tricks with them. I am way more agile with four, but I do love the tri skates. They also make you taller and faster 🤪
I think I'm gonna buy tri skates, I've been skating since I was a kid but it's been a few years now. I never learned stops or tricks but I think I can manage and learn especially since tri skates are good for rough terrain which is better. 👍
Levels of inline skater: Noob level - 4 wheels City pro level - 3 wheels Master level - 2 wheels Demi-god level - 1 wheel Neo from the matrix level - what if I told you there is no wheel?
my favorite is 3x100 on 231mm frame , I have tested 3x110mm 243mm frame and it was not as manuevarable as I desired . I also have 215mm frame for 3x100 wheels and that is just crazy how quickly they turn, insane (Frame is made for hockey, slalom)! But they are not as stable in high speed. All trinity frames of course.
4x80 was my beginning, one short time i had 4x76 i refused using them because they where so slow, than 4x84 4x90 (which i didnt like the high weight and the really long frame i had in the past) Then i went for 3x110 after i found out how much easier it was to drive with 4x90 on cobblestone streets inside of our historical cities...
I am an experienced ice skater. And was looking for something that’s very forgiving on uneven urban surface. 3 wheel 110’s were perfect! Also if you’re a super beginner getting a back stopper is a must for any rollerblades you get
After probably more than 15 years since last time I went skating (I'm 34 now), yesterday I found my inline skates at my parents house. I was surprised how quick I was back on the wheels and especially how quick the muscle memory came back again! No big problem at all, just a bit trying and adjusting, listening to what my body says, and then I found myself skating in the streets around the village here for one hour and around 15 kilometres. That was a big surprise, and a lot of fun too! 🙂
I’ve skated for 11 years on aggressive four wheel skates, I’ve just bought a pair of tri wheel GC frames with 110mm wheels, being quite experienced when it comes to skating the tri-wheel was the best bet for me! I most definitely recommend going tri-wheel as it’s a smoother ride and a higher ride height overall!
Thanks for the great description! Getting back on the wheels after 20 years! Been thinking to get back for 2 years, but my partner said "More gear?". I was doubtful and stupid coz since Ice Skating last winter my passion has been burning and I should have done it earlier! cant wait, think i am headed for 3 wheels, basics are still in the bag ;) I was the skating queen back in the day!
Really good, wise advice from Tiago I think. Tri skates with bigger wheels (eg 110, 125) are SO much faster that 4x80 that skills such as stopping and turning are more critical. 4x80 (or smaller) are slower and more stable, hence more forgiving. However, once you get good on 4x80 then tri skates are a really good option for street skating because of their higher speed. Less energy needed to go places, and better over bumps and uneven surfaces because of the larger wheels. So my view is start with 4x80 then move to 3x100 or 3x110 when you are able to skate fairly well (particularly speed control and stopping)!
Hmmm, I would have like to try those 3 wheels skates, as I LOVE speed, I kinda regret not buying them right away, I did not trust them when I saw them and got myself a classic 4 * 90. I should have looked at this video FIRST... My next ones are gonna be 3 wheels for sure. It's gonna take some time to get the money though
@@brayvdb2191 Yes, fast enough, 4 * 90 is a good mix of speed, stability, and durability, but it's not as fast as a 3 wheels. Anyway I realized soon enough I could already reach dangerous speed with 4 * 90. So... I do not regret after all
I concur, I tried 3 wheel frames and it didn't work for me, Yes I had fun on them, they were fast, and smooth. But I felt my self and my pears could also see that I skated more fluid and more professionally with 4 wheels.
@@TiagoInlineSkater Whoa!! A reply from the man himself! I'm honored, bro. I'm just getting back into skating and.. Things have changed since I was 11😁. I'm having some difficulty though. Looking for skates online, and everything is sold out😬 Any advice? Thx again, Tiago. Love your channel!
Due to an accident my legs are uneven (1.7 cm difference). Skating on my 4x80mm hurts my lower back after a while due to being uneven. I was thinking about doing 3 x 110 and 3 or 4 x96-ish on the other foot.... that should get me close enough; however, I wasn't sure if that would be screwy (don't care how it looks, just care about how maneuverability will be with mixed sized wheels). Any thoughts? I wanted to try larger wheels than 80s because the streets around me are pretty rough, and I am hoping to smooth things out a bit with larger wheels.
As someone who used to very casually skate the usual 4 x 80, it's great to know the difference in configurations! Thanks for the simplified rundown and helping me get back into skating after a little break!
There in France you have the BEST inline community! Thanks to your videos I discovered Inline and I choose my first pair of real skates (I mean, I learned to slide on my old decathlon skates, and the move destroyed them) Thanks for the passion you put in your videos Tiago! (And for the useful tips) Love from italy!
Hi! I consider myself a mediocre skater, so I was wondering which ones would be better. I can keep my balance really well on a 4 weel of 76 mm and I also do some tricks such as step overs, going backwards, power stops and spins. I do value speed, but I wonder if you think I'll manage to keep my balance on 3 weels, preferably 110s
i started skating on 2013 all i was doing during thay year was just moving forward and just gliding when i found your channel i can already do tricks and understand more about inline skates that it makes depressed without it so im so happy to find your channel😋😄
my dream skates are triskates. Specifically the powerslide Swells. I just like how they look and how many colors they come in. However i feel like triskate wheels are going to be pricey $$$. but alot of triskates look really fashionable
Very well thought out video, Tiago! In my opinion you touched most important points. Just switched to 3 wheels and it's kick ass but finding it much harder to slide than on my 4x80.
Mr. Witch I’m 13 too! What all stuff can you do? I’m not that great. I’m mean I’m not wiping out all the time or anything but I can’t really do many tricks or anything
After this Covid-19 lockdown is lifted I've decided I'm going to buy some In-line skates for getting around my home-town. As a complete beginner this video was actully really helpful! I'm 6" and would like a bit of speed as well as maneuverability. What I've taken from this video, 4 wheels around 90mm would be the best place to start.
Hi Tiago, I'm 61 yrs old, just a baby after reading UP's comment below (!)...but I just wanted to say all your advice has helped me a lot...been on my 'full rocker' 4 wheel 72/76mm Chinese copy skates just 2 days, they are not too bad...a bit tight perhaps, but I'm rolling, albeit pretty slowly, ha ha. Taking it slowly, a real beginner. I had perhaps 15 hours 20 years ago on ice skates, and so I'm starting from scratch on blades essentially. So far so good....my wheels light up (they work like a light brake) which helps moderate my speed, so looks great and keeps me sloooooow. Thanks for your content....all very professionally produced, unlike some. You are inspiring, so you achieve your goal....keep up the good work :)
I spent a couple of years on a beginner pair of skates (Zetrablade 4 wheel skates), until I felt comfortable enough with my skills, and to remove the brake. I recently upgraded to a pair of FR1 310 triskates and I love them! Great advice! Thanks for the informative videos!
I begin next week and I bought an 4x110 this is going to be sketchy. now I can hope to crash intoTiago at La Defense to explain me how to stop this monstrosity.
When I started skating 11 years ago i was 6-7 yo i had it the hard way and started off with the 3 wheeler (You might think I’m professional now but I’m not💀)
Love these videos. Went back to blading recently after five years, and I'm still shaky but loving it! There aren't many skaters where I live- it's only me, so these videos make me feel like part of a community 😊 keep doing you
Totally agree that small 4 wheels setup is the best to learn basic skills, but I reckon 100-110mm Trinity 3 wheels setup has no significant difference in control, and rather better to learn correct edge control (which edge you are on).
You're right I changed from 4x90 UFS to 3x125 trinity lately, the 3 wheel setup is great in manouverability (short frame) on the middle pivot wheel. E.g. for me, trying slides is much easier on 3skates. As Ricardo Lino said few months ago, there is a big difference in the leverage with big wheels as the feet are higher above ground. After few months I still struggle with boot lacing and top buckle on my Nexts, it's never the same, sometimes very bad for handling and I get blisters and bruises from the boot after longer ride. Second thing is inertia - 4x90 is slower at similar pace but it reacts instantly to change of pace, with 3x125 setup you have to "plan in advance" accordingly. When an uphill part comes, it's better to change pace few seconds before, otherwise it is quite hard to get the speed back. Same with starts, to get similar speed after few strides, you have to push harder. On the downhills (I do only slight slopes) with triskates I need to decelerate earlier as they keep the speed once they got fast-but I keep trying slides that slow down quickly that makes the ride generally faster ;-) But the speed is great even on that short frame...
@Tiago Inline Skater would you recommend skates with shorter necks for use in cities (for experienced skaters who have used these on only skating tracks)?
Those skates are beautiful mine got ruined by water and I haven't been able to skate for 3 months. I'm so sad about it. I'm trying to save to try and buy a pair.
@Derek Simmons probably bad explanation. Mine, I'm 34. I usually take care of a lot of things and have most things from even middle school. My middle school blades, I barely used. So they sat in closet. After a few moves and cellars, and storage etc. The screws became all rusted and such. Mixed with me never really cleaning it whenever I last used it. Instead of fixing/replacing/repair etc..i just said something like "water ruined my skates"
Hi Tiago! Compliments for your video! One quetion for you...i wish an help from you...Any skate, after a few minutes, gives me very strong pains in the arch of both my feets. Do you know what can I do? It's a problem that you know? Or I...am the only in the world with this problem? -.-'
Hey! It's a common issue; it probably means that you have a high or low arch in your feet. I suggest you to use special insoles to make it more comfortable!
Hello Tiago!. Gabriel here. Huh, well, I'm looking for new skates. I like speed skating but I would like to try new things like slalom/ freestyle. The problem is that I don't want to spend in 2 pairs, so, is there a hybrid between speed skate and a slalom skate? Those triskates from the video could be useful for what I want?
I know this was a while ago but if you are starting stuff like freestyle and slaloms then I would suggest starting with 4 wheel inline skates around 4x76 or 4x80 and then maybe if you still want to then maybe get the triskates because I know from personal experience that you can still go fast in 4 wheel skates because I have 4x76 in my blades and I can get up to around 30-35 mph on a slight hill
I used to be a city skater since the late 80's (quads in my teenage years in the 70's). Had inline skates in the late 90's and very active, especially in the second half of the 90's into about 2005. The last skates that I still own are 5 wheels from Tecnica* as I was also a member of the Empire Skate Club in NYC. *HOWEVER*, I have not been on skates (except a few years ago, when I've tried to start again) on a serious, fit level since 2005. Now, 2020, I am out of shape and have ankles that are on the weaker side and tire fast and I really want to start up again, btw., I am 55 years old now. I don't want to use my 5 wheel speed-skates anymore, because they are just not as practical in the city and harder to maneuver, especially for roller dancing in Central Park (did that for years back then... super fun...!) I'll be considering to get the three wheel setup... and even I have to get slowly fit again and practice a lot... I feel that I should go with the new ones from Rollerblade... although the season is soon be over, yet I'll be able to train in Central Park (NYC), since I live in a 14 minutes walking distance). * Tecnica A lot of you young people in the US won't know that company (even people in local skate stores had now idea), but those were sold in the US with all kinds of 4 wheel and speed-skate 5 wheel models and setups. But, to clear this up... Tecnica is the parent company of Rollerblade! :)
Back when I figure skated, I used roller blades with 4 wheels, but after roller derby I've been using my quads since. i wanted to get some roller blades to see if they'd be better for street skating.....I had no idea they made them with 3 wheels! 😂. Thank you for the insight
I got the flying eagle speed skates iv been skating for 10 years and I’m 12 im a advance skater I brought 300$ blades I love them I think two skates are much easier to ride for and Vance skater 🙂
I too old now, but I did like fives. They even work for slalom and trick skating if you know how. And crossover magic happens best in fives. No question.
What model is the triskate you have in the video? Looks like a powerslide trinity frame with a seba boot? I'm currently using a powerslide kaze boot but I feel it's too soft, leaking power and causing blisters on my heel cuz it's difficult to tighten properly. I'm thinking of getting another pair of boots and the ones in this video definitely look more stiff. Cool video btw!
It seems like no one addresses the people who have mastered every skate we’ve encountered so far and are simply anxious to do the same here. I could just be missing it, but so far “new to inline skating” seems to be used synonymously with “new to skating” - period. Even better than just an acknowledgement that “beginner” might not mean the same thing to everyone, would be addressing it head on and using those comparisons - which would be so helpful to those of us who love skating and can’t wait to kick ass w/ inline skates like we have w/ ice and roller skates - to better aim us toward a good starting place. Like, “if you’re already comfortable with ice skating you might not need to worry so much about x and y, but z will be a new experience and might be easier with ______” Or: “If you’re the roller derby type, you should have no trouble at all with A, but B may take some getting used to.” (Again, I haven’t combed the interwebz, and I strongly suspect that these videos do exist, but they’re well buried.) It’s just a thought. Or, who knows, maybe it’s actually a desperate scream into the void. 🤷♀️ I’m not picky; I’ll take whichever interpretation has the greatest chance of actually working.😉
@@TiagoInlineSkater your welcome your skating is amazing I've had trouble trying to learn how to do more impressive tricks but not many people have a channel about skating and your like one of the only people who post often so thank you
What about the short rockered 3x90 frames (or even smaller)? Mustn't they be extremely manueverable? Also I really like the center pivot point a rockered Triskate provides.
This is a good video, thanks. I am a quad skater trying inlines and I went for 3x100 cause I want to traverse rough surfaces not possible (really difficult) on my 57mm quad wheels. My biggest problem is patience I think, I feel like they don't turn easily at all compared to my quads. I think my technique is wrong, do you have any tips?
The real difference between 4 wheels and 3 wheels is 1 wheel.
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Nice answer
Satisfied 😀
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made my morning.
3 Wheels is the only way to skate around town. The sidewalk and roads are full of holes and debris, but on 3 wheels its almost a smooth skate
Depends on the skater :) I skate with 4 wheels in a full rocker 24/7 despite the condition of the floor too! :3 i feel better this way!
Great information. I like that you had "Your opinion" but, still gave all around facts on all the choices. Thank You Sir.
Very helpful video.
I'm 41, am i too old to learn now? I grew up on quad skates and never tried these rollerblades.
hi... i saw a 60y old skater.
Hi Tiago, now that you have mastered the fun skill of skating, I invite you to offer your wisdom and humor in the realm of life coaching or (whatever keeps us amused) here on YT. You have what it takes - I like your style! I love to skate and am now on three wheels. My two wheel Land Rollers were awesome for years of cruising but you can’t beat three for the combo of fun and aerobics. Best Wishes, 🐜
whats the best setup to do commutes? i work 2-5km away from where i live, and i'd like to go on routes and longer rides. whats the best setup for riding for distance?
Im skating since I was 8. Yet Im still considering trio skates as smth New. Is There a chance that you can Tell my why should go(or not) for it? I Love to roam around City(some jumping and longer stairs passing included) for usually a few hours and my biggest concern is always to have as much comfort as possible while not sacfricing tricks and speed.
ok after watching this, I think I am ready for one wheel...
he has a new video out, after that youll be good to skate with just the frame. i believe in you
Haha. I just ordered my beginner stakes (with a stopper) about 3 days ago and I'm just watching this videos to help my impatience
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@@jmkaccessories u dont even need a frame to skate at this point 😂😂😂😂
You mean 8 wheels...? Bc.. More wheels = ez
Less wheels = hard
I started when I was 73 years old, now im 88 and I think im ready for 3 wheels
Are you serious?
Maybe when you grow up😂
Ghosts Are Real wow nice dude
WHAT
Dam God bless 😱
I started 4 months ago. Your videos are very useful to me. I am 46 years old, I might try 3 wheels before 50, 😀
Yay! go for it!! 😁
That's fine, i started less than a year ago, i am 45
Do it 3x 100 mm in 231mm are the best for commuting and tricks 110 + 125 are more for cruising
I'm 34. I feel better now lol
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Summary:
4 wheels - Beginner
3 wheels - Advanced
yes, but actually no
1 wheel - legendary
@@pandamilkshake Heely’s are for the pros 😂
@@mcmaleny Definatelly
i feel like 3 wheels is for beginners bc the shock is absorbed and it's easier to go faster longer...rides are smoother. less work.
Hi Tiago, I think you have forgotten one of the most important differences: the kind of floor you are going to skate on. In my opinion, triskates are much more suitable for skating on a rugged floor like streets, whereas 4 wheels are better for smooth floors because they are more stable. If you want to do urban skate on your town's streets and pavements triskates are recommended. But it's true, they are a little more difficult to handle, so you must have a little experience.
I live in a city (italy) where we don't have a street that isn't ruined or that doesen't go up and down
And we all tried triskates (we are experienced enough) but it really didn't go well. I think that it can be dangerous triskating in not-so-perfect street and cities that are not flat
@@rgb181 You're right. I hadn't taken it into account because I live in Valencia, a completely flat town. Anyway, slopes are dangerous even with 4 wheels.
@@jorgezoilorodriguezbarreir1676
Yeah, It's dangerous but we don't have the choice...when you get used to it it's very fun!
I was hesitating in saying this in the video but I decided to mention this in a next video about Wheels :)
@@TiagoInlineSkater Great!
'Should beginners start with tri skates? Yes'...'It's gonna be dangerous for you' ;)
I wanna play jet set radio now.
Sameeee
The concept of love
Understand understand, the concept, the concept, of love.
ive always wanted to buy rollerskates and jet set radio made me actually buy them, i can kinda rollerskate now??
Jet Set Radio was where I fell in love with rollerblades, graffiti, and funky beats.
Wow, rollerblades have changed big time since the 90's LOL Damn I feel old now! Thanks for the information brotha, I gotta get back on inline skates, it was great exercise.
Welcome back! ✌🏼😎
I was an avid inline skater in the early 90s...I was in 8th grade! I'm ready to get back into it. May the Force be with me and my broken body.
@@ConsumerFanatics Same thing over here.. lets get back.. hahaha
the tri-skate area
I just.. wow.. thank you for this.
Wow you remind me of that kid in rocket power lol
If Moss (IT Crowd) had a kid..that's who he reminds me of.
Tiago (Your) French Inline Rapper .
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@@TiagoInlineSkater With strong Brasilian accent :)
I learned on a 100mm tri skate set up and am very happy with their performance. I was doing 15mph on day 4 which was fun but not safe as I couldn't really stop.
Have you figured out how to stop? I’m working on stopping myself
@@victoriapfingsten3402 t stop is a basic stop perfect for beginners to learn. Dunno if you still need this info but it’s here for anyone who does
@@friedchicken3242 also mount a heel brake! especially when you are skating in a city sometimes it will be packed. children, dogs, cyclists etc. best to have a very reliable braking method that requires no spacious manveuvers and you don't risk crashing into something or someone.
@@phqnomenon personally I hate heel brakes
@@friedchicken3242 same
Hate it with a passion
My 5 cents. Firstly, 3 wheels are worse for me because the taller wheels put more strain on my joints. I moved back from 3x110mm to 4x80mm coz I started to feel pain in my knees. Secondly, 4 wheels ride more smoothly on different surfaces whereas 3 wheels a more demanding on the quality of the surface. And I did not notice any speed improvement whereas the maneuvrability suffered quite a bit.
I started with the four-wheel skates, and I recently bought the tri skates. It's been hard to turn with them, and it was rough to do tricks with them. I am way more agile with four, but I do love the tri skates. They also make you taller and faster 🤪
oh yea i love beeing so tall xD
I literally just got sent my tri-wheel skates and I’m a beginner and now I’m just wondering if I should return it or not
What did you do ? Am a beginner too and i am confused.
I think I'm gonna buy tri skates, I've been skating since I was a kid but it's been a few years now. I never learned stops or tricks but I think I can manage and learn especially since tri skates are good for rough terrain which is better. 👍
Levels of inline skater:
Noob level - 4 wheels
City pro level - 3 wheels
Master level - 2 wheels
Demi-god level - 1 wheel
Neo from the matrix level - what if I told you there is no wheel?
I also learned on 4x80mm but my favorite setup nowadays is trinity 3x110 mm
Me to
my favorite is 3x100 on 231mm frame , I have tested 3x110mm 243mm frame and it was not as manuevarable as I desired . I also have 215mm frame for 3x100 wheels and that is just crazy how quickly they turn, insane (Frame is made for hockey, slalom)! But they are not as stable in high speed. All trinity frames of course.
4x80 was my beginning, one short time i had 4x76 i refused using them because they where so slow, than 4x84 4x90 (which i didnt like the high weight and the really long frame i had in the past)
Then i went for 3x110 after i found out how much easier it was to drive with 4x90 on cobblestone streets inside of our historical cities...
Every time I watch your videos (during work) they make me want to go out to skate soon. Never lose your style, excellent channel.
The last time I drove inline skates was 5 years ago. Why am I watching this? 😂ok TH-cam algorithm
I've never done it so...
15ish years here... yet I’m still watchin’ :)
10 years here bro
You are watching it only because you have clicked on it
Yesterday
As someone who just got back into the skating life last year, this was very helpful. Thank you!!
I am an experienced ice skater. And was looking for something that’s very forgiving on uneven urban surface. 3 wheel 110’s were perfect! Also if you’re a super beginner getting a back stopper is a must for any rollerblades you get
110 is biggest diameter you can find i think? And can you rate me out of ten how close rollerblades 3 x 110 comes close to ice skating?
@@bamf6603 wheel diameter goes all the way up to 150mm :)
I just use light posts, mail box and pedestrians for stopping power
Thank you, this helped with my decision to not buy three wheeled skates as I am a casual skater, I just like going faster
The difference between 4 and 3 wheels is like one layer to another layer in Photoshop, 1 frame. Understood!
I used to own 4 big wheels when I was a kid. I missed skating so much T-T I need to practice again before trying a 3 wheels
After probably more than 15 years since last time I went skating (I'm 34 now), yesterday I found my inline skates at my parents house. I was surprised how quick I was back on the wheels and especially how quick the muscle memory came back again! No big problem at all, just a bit trying and adjusting, listening to what my body says, and then I found myself skating in the streets around the village here for one hour and around 15 kilometres. That was a big surprise, and a lot of fun too! 🙂
I’ve skated for 11 years on aggressive four wheel skates, I’ve just bought a pair of tri wheel GC frames with 110mm wheels, being quite experienced when it comes to skating the tri-wheel was the best bet for me! I most definitely recommend going tri-wheel as it’s a smoother ride and a higher ride height overall!
Thanks for the great description! Getting back on the wheels after 20 years! Been thinking to get back for 2 years, but my partner said "More gear?". I was doubtful and stupid coz since Ice Skating last winter my passion has been burning and I should have done it earlier! cant wait, think i am headed for 3 wheels, basics are still in the bag ;) I was the skating queen back in the day!
Really good, wise advice from Tiago I think. Tri skates with bigger wheels (eg 110, 125) are SO much faster that 4x80 that skills such as stopping and turning are more critical. 4x80 (or smaller) are slower and more stable, hence more forgiving.
However, once you get good on 4x80 then tri skates are a really good option for street skating because of their higher speed. Less energy needed to go places, and better over bumps and uneven surfaces because of the larger wheels.
So my view is start with 4x80 then move to 3x100 or 3x110 when you are able to skate fairly well (particularly speed control and stopping)!
i haven't skated in years and I just got 3 wheeled skates and have no problem at all with stability, I love these skates.
what brand/model?
Same, I used to skit a lot as a teenager. So I went straight to 3 wheels and didnt have any issues. Muscle memory I guess
Hmmm, I would have like to try those 3 wheels skates, as I LOVE speed, I kinda regret not buying them right away, I did not trust them when I saw them and got myself a classic 4 * 90. I should have looked at this video FIRST... My next ones are gonna be 3 wheels for sure. It's gonna take some time to get the money though
Isn't 4x90 pretty fast as well?
@@brayvdb2191 Yes, fast enough, 4 * 90 is a good mix of speed, stability, and durability, but it's not as fast as a 3 wheels. Anyway I realized soon enough I could already reach dangerous speed with 4 * 90. So... I do not regret after all
i’ve been roller skating since i could walk but i’ve never heard of 2,3,5, or 6 skates before 😂
Lol me too never heard of a difference between the amount of wheels
and you are only 12?
@@GGGamesBA ?
Nice video!!!!! I prefer 4 wheels and i skate for 7 years!!!!!
I concur, I tried 3 wheel frames and it didn't work for me, Yes I had fun on them, they were fast, and smooth. But I felt my self and my pears could also see that I skated more fluid and more professionally with 4 wheels.
Could someone please tell me what are the skates in the thumbnail of this vid. The 4 wheels, that sleek thin boot. I'm in love😍
They are the Powerslide Hardcore Evo Trinity, they normally come with 3 wheels but I put a 4 wheeled frame on them, in a rockered setup! ✌🏼
@@TiagoInlineSkater
Whoa!! A reply from the man himself! I'm honored, bro. I'm just getting back into skating and.. Things have changed since I was 11😁. I'm having some difficulty though. Looking for skates online, and everything is sold out😬 Any advice? Thx again, Tiago. Love your channel!
Due to an accident my legs are uneven (1.7 cm difference). Skating on my 4x80mm hurts my lower back after a while due to being uneven. I was thinking about doing 3 x 110 and 3 or 4 x96-ish on the other foot.... that should get me close enough; however, I wasn't sure if that would be screwy (don't care how it looks, just care about how maneuverability will be with mixed sized wheels). Any thoughts? I wanted to try larger wheels than 80s because the streets around me are pretty rough, and I am hoping to smooth things out a bit with larger wheels.
1.7 cm doesn't sound like a lot to me, can't you just build a little bit of wood or plastic between the shoe and the frame which holds the wheels?
As someone who used to very casually skate the usual 4 x 80, it's great to know the difference in configurations!
Thanks for the simplified rundown and helping me get back into skating after a little break!
Well said.
OMG, I needed this video ... Thanks man
you're welcome! 😁
I started 4days ago and i love it sooooo mutch i never wanr to ride my skateboard again this feels mutch more contebol but i mostely ride skatepark
There in France you have the BEST inline community! Thanks to your videos I discovered Inline and I choose my first pair of real skates (I mean, I learned to slide on my old decathlon skates, and the move destroyed them)
Thanks for the passion you put in your videos Tiago! (And for the useful tips)
Love from italy!
Hi! I consider myself a mediocre skater, so I was wondering which ones would be better. I can keep my balance really well on a 4 weel of 76 mm and I also do some tricks such as step overs, going backwards, power stops and spins. I do value speed, but I wonder if you think I'll manage to keep my balance on 3 weels, preferably 110s
i started skating on 2013 all i was doing during thay year was just moving forward and just gliding when i found your channel i can already do tricks and understand more about inline skates that it makes depressed without it so im so happy to find your channel😋😄
omg 😭❤️ Thank you!
@@TiagoInlineSkater Your welcome😁😁im just really happy to find this channel since i was looking and searching about inline skates😄 love your channel😍😘
my dream skates are triskates. Specifically the powerslide Swells. I just like how they look and how many colors they come in. However i feel like triskate wheels are going to be pricey $$$. but alot of triskates look really fashionable
Jokerr Fox The swells sure look nice! specially the new 2019 version :) this also means that the 2018 versions will be cheaper :)
*Skates with free will*
Very well thought out video, Tiago! In my opinion you touched most important points. Just switched to 3 wheels and it's kick ass but finding it much harder to slide than on my 4x80.
I first started roller skating when I was 5 and when I was 8-9 I started roller blades and I am still on roller blades. I am 13 now☺
Mr. Witch I’m 13 too! What all stuff can you do? I’m not that great. I’m mean I’m not wiping out all the time or anything but I can’t really do many tricks or anything
Never stop! I started at 5 and I’m 34 and I am the most fit I have ever been in My life and I have always been fit.
There was a vibe in this video that really reminded me of air gear. I liked it a lot!
I have a 4x80mm FR1, a rockered (76,80,80,76) FR1, the FR1 3x110 tri-skate, and just lately, a Wizard NR100 setup, love them all!
After this Covid-19 lockdown is lifted I've decided I'm going to buy some In-line skates for getting around my home-town. As a complete beginner this video was actully really helpful! I'm 6" and would like a bit of speed as well as maneuverability. What I've taken from this video, 4 wheels around 90mm would be the best place to start.
I almost didn't subscribe with the intro, but I was fine once you showed you were joking pfSH
to be honest, now im even more confused (especially when i read the comments) and dont know what to buy =(
Hi Tiago, I'm 61 yrs old, just a baby after reading UP's comment below (!)...but I just wanted to say all your advice has helped me a lot...been on my 'full rocker' 4 wheel 72/76mm Chinese copy skates just 2 days, they are not too bad...a bit tight perhaps, but I'm rolling, albeit pretty slowly, ha ha. Taking it slowly, a real beginner. I had perhaps 15 hours 20 years ago on ice skates, and so I'm starting from scratch on blades essentially. So far so good....my wheels light up (they work like a light brake) which helps moderate my speed, so looks great and keeps me sloooooow. Thanks for your content....all very professionally produced, unlike some. You are inspiring, so you achieve your goal....keep up the good work :)
I just ordered K2 BOA with 84mm wheals, sounds like a win size )
I just ordered those, how are they
I am tired of feeling the bumpiness of the road but I have no clue if I should get 4 wheel skates with shock absorbsion or just get 3 wheel skates
Still waiting for 2 110mm wheels street skates .
kore prod I have a 2x150 offroad setup 😆
I love the four wheels
I spent a couple of years on a beginner pair of skates (Zetrablade 4 wheel skates), until I felt comfortable enough with my skills, and to remove the brake. I recently upgraded to a pair of FR1 310 triskates and I love them!
Great advice! Thanks for the informative videos!
I just got a pair of zeterblades. How well did they hold up?
I begin next week and I bought an 4x110 this is going to be sketchy. now I can hope to crash intoTiago at La Defense to explain me how to stop this monstrosity.
i'm satified with my 3 wheel,
my favourite 3x125.
Absolutely, but with trinity mount.
same here keeping it safe
When I started skating 11 years ago i was 6-7 yo i had it the hard way and started off with the 3 wheeler (You might think I’m professional now but I’m not💀)
Love these videos. Went back to blading recently after five years, and I'm still shaky but loving it! There aren't many skaters where I live- it's only me, so these videos make me feel like part of a community 😊 keep doing you
i feel you mate. i just ordered rollerblades and i'm on my own.
I feel the both of you.
Hahaha
It's just me in my city.
"That I know of"
I'm an intermediate skater and personally i prefer a 4x80 setup. specially for skating in traffic and around people in the city.
Totally agree that small 4 wheels setup is the best to learn basic skills, but I reckon 100-110mm Trinity 3 wheels setup has no significant difference in control, and rather better to learn correct edge control (which edge you are on).
You're right I changed from 4x90 UFS to 3x125 trinity lately, the 3 wheel setup is great in manouverability (short frame) on the middle pivot wheel. E.g. for me, trying slides is much easier on 3skates. As Ricardo Lino said few months ago, there is a big difference in the leverage with big wheels as the feet are higher above ground. After few months I still struggle with boot lacing and top buckle on my Nexts, it's never the same, sometimes very bad for handling and I get blisters and bruises from the boot after longer ride.
Second thing is inertia - 4x90 is slower at similar pace but it reacts instantly to change of pace, with 3x125 setup you have to "plan in advance" accordingly. When an uphill part comes, it's better to change pace few seconds before, otherwise it is quite hard to get the speed back. Same with starts, to get similar speed after few strides, you have to push harder. On the downhills (I do only slight slopes) with triskates I need to decelerate earlier as they keep the speed once they got fast-but I keep trying slides that slow down quickly that makes the ride generally faster ;-) But the speed is great even on that short frame...
@Tiago Inline Skater would you recommend skates with shorter necks for use in cities (for experienced skaters who have used these on only skating tracks)?
Hey! If you're used to them and have the abilities to handle different skating surfaces/situations with a low cut boot, yeah why not! :)
Those skates are beautiful mine got ruined by water and I haven't been able to skate for 3 months. I'm so sad about it. I'm trying to save to try and buy a pair.
alex perez by water??
@Derek Simmons probably bad explanation.
Mine, I'm 34. I usually take care of a lot of things and have most things from even middle school.
My middle school blades, I barely used. So they sat in closet. After a few moves and cellars, and storage etc. The screws became all rusted and such. Mixed with me never really cleaning it whenever I last used it.
Instead of fixing/replacing/repair etc..i just said something like "water ruined my skates"
Great quick explanation. I've been blading for around 25 years and have decided to now try a TRI skate. Will research more. Thanks for explaining. 😃
Anyone else a quad skater that still watches tiago?
Axtra, I skate on everything, but originally I'm a quad skater. If you can skate one you can skate the other!
I enjoy quads, but that doesnt mean I'm good at them
Hi Tiago! Compliments for your video! One quetion for you...i wish an help from you...Any skate, after a few minutes, gives me very strong pains in the arch of both my feets. Do you know what can I do? It's a problem that you know? Or I...am the only in the world with this problem? -.-'
Hey! It's a common issue; it probably means that you have a high or low arch in your feet. I suggest you to use special insoles to make it more comfortable!
@@TiagoInlineSkater thanks for your answer!!!!
Hello Tiago!. Gabriel here. Huh, well, I'm looking for new skates. I like speed skating but I would like to try new things like slalom/ freestyle. The problem is that I don't want to spend in 2 pairs, so, is there a hybrid between speed skate and a slalom skate?
Those triskates from the video could be useful for what I want?
I know this was a while ago but if you are starting stuff like freestyle and slaloms then I would suggest starting with 4 wheel inline skates around 4x76 or 4x80 and then maybe if you still want to then maybe get the triskates because I know from personal experience that you can still go fast in 4 wheel skates because I have 4x76 in my blades and I can get up to around 30-35 mph on a slight hill
I used to be a city skater since the late 80's (quads in my teenage years in the 70's). Had inline skates in the late 90's and very active, especially in the second half of the 90's into about 2005. The last skates that I still own are 5 wheels from Tecnica* as I was also a member of the Empire Skate Club in NYC. *HOWEVER*, I have not been on skates (except a few years ago, when I've tried to start again) on a serious, fit level since 2005.
Now, 2020, I am out of shape and have ankles that are on the weaker side and tire fast and I really want to start up again, btw., I am 55 years old now. I don't want to use my 5 wheel speed-skates anymore, because they are just not as practical in the city and harder to maneuver, especially for roller dancing in Central Park (did that for years back then... super fun...!)
I'll be considering to get the three wheel setup... and even I have to get slowly fit again and practice a lot... I feel that I should go with the new ones from Rollerblade... although the season is soon be over, yet I'll be able to train in Central Park (NYC), since I live in a 14 minutes walking distance).
* Tecnica A lot of you young people in the US won't know that company (even people in local skate stores had now idea), but those were sold in the US with all kinds of 4 wheel and speed-skate 5 wheel models and setups. But, to clear this up... Tecnica is the parent company of Rollerblade! :)
I can't even stop on pebbled asphalt road and look at you lol
I want to learn how to inline. Actually, I've been wanting to learn for 20 years now!
Awesome! Welcome to the family then!
I've made a video that can be handy when you'll start! th-cam.com/video/n0Liyji8H-o/w-d-xo.html
Have fun!
4 wheels!
Back when I figure skated, I used roller blades with 4 wheels, but after roller derby I've been using my quads since. i wanted to get some roller blades to see if they'd be better for street skating.....I had no idea they made them with 3 wheels! 😂. Thank you for the insight
I feel a lot safer with the four one's
I got the flying eagle speed skates iv been skating for 10 years and I’m 12 im a advance skater I brought 300$ blades I love them I think two skates are much easier to ride for and Vance skater 🙂
Those last words I Ment I think it’s easer to ride triskates for advance skaters because we’re advance used to speed
So you were skating when %15 of the population weren't even able to walk
I love tri wheel skates. I'm never going back
I too old now, but I did like fives. They even work for slalom and trick skating if you know how. And crossover magic happens best in fives. No question.
coming from Aggressive Inline skating my wheels down to the core, 4x80mm felt like i had turbos on my frames.
Like wise. By the way i love your username lol
What model is the triskate you have in the video? Looks like a powerslide trinity frame with a seba boot? I'm currently using a powerslide kaze boot but I feel it's too soft, leaking power and causing blisters on my heel cuz it's difficult to tighten properly. I'm thinking of getting another pair of boots and the ones in this video definitely look more stiff.
Cool video btw!
I love the three wheels
It seems like no one addresses the people who have mastered every skate we’ve encountered so far and are simply anxious to do the same here. I could just be missing it, but so far “new to inline skating” seems to be used synonymously with “new to skating” - period. Even better than just an acknowledgement that “beginner” might not mean the same thing to everyone, would be addressing it head on and using those comparisons - which would be so helpful to those of us who love skating and can’t wait to kick ass w/ inline skates like we have w/ ice and roller skates - to better aim us toward a good starting place. Like, “if you’re already comfortable with ice skating you might not need to worry so much about x and y, but z will be a new experience and might be easier with ______” Or: “If you’re the roller derby type, you should have no trouble at all with A, but B may take some getting used to.” (Again, I haven’t combed the interwebz, and I strongly suspect that these videos do exist, but they’re well buried.)
It’s just a thought.
Or, who knows, maybe it’s actually a desperate scream into the void.
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I’m not picky; I’ll take whichever interpretation has the greatest chance of actually working.😉
I used quads when i was 4-15 now a little older. Thinking if i should get some inlines mhmm
When you get rolerblades, is it the same shoe size you wear or is there like a size different 🤔
One size bigger, I thought
Nice video. Good points. Great work going over the other setups Tiago!
Four wheels are definitely best for beginners in my perspective.
The Inline Guy Thank you! :)
You know i actually learn something thank you but i think I'll stick with my four 80mm state
Keith BETA Thank you 😊
@@TiagoInlineSkater your welcome your skating is amazing I've had trouble trying to learn how to do more impressive tricks but not many people have a channel about skating and your like one of the only people who post often so thank you
I'm personally a Speed inline skater so I do Use 4 Large wheels but from time to time I like to us 3 wheels.
Crimson o yea yea
Hey I’m curious I’m more of an indoor blader with a wooden floor. I do lots of spins and other tricks. Do you recommend 3 or 4 wheels
I would recommend 3 wheels if you are in for speed, but 4 wheels blades are fine but however, it gives you slower speed but a wider variety of tricks.
underated god inline skattttteeeeerrrr check 😂jk but like he is funny and good at skating soooo underratttteeedddd
"let me change that music man it sounds so serious" 😂😂😂joker reference?
What about the short rockered 3x90 frames (or even smaller)? Mustn't they be extremely manueverable? Also I really like the center pivot point a rockered Triskate provides.
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3 wheels look dumb, end of the video
Nice intro tho :D
I prefer 4 wheels, I’ve been skating for more than four years now
This is a good video, thanks. I am a quad skater trying inlines and I went for 3x100 cause I want to traverse rough surfaces not possible (really difficult) on my 57mm quad wheels.
My biggest problem is patience I think, I feel like they don't turn easily at all compared to my quads. I think my technique is wrong, do you have any tips?