I like the way you present the info, you take a person’s knowledge from 0 & build on it, instead of ASSUMING the person has skated before. You don’t forget the quality of the skates, that what got me hooked. THANK YOU
My first pair of inlines were the "soft boot" type. I HATED them. I had zero control or support in those skates. I returned them within a day bought myself (over the next several weeks) 4 pairs of hard shell boot skates (Rollerblade Maxxum Edge, Powerslide Next, and Flying Eagle). As a beginner, we *think* we want "comfy," but what we *need* is control and support. After you've developed some strength in your ankles and some basic skills, you could easily transition to a soft boot for just cruising around. But I've come to the conclusion that a soft boot that feels like an athletic shoe is the absolute worst thing one could recommend for a complete beginner.
If someone is watching this video, you have to try to empathize with them. If they've literally never tried inline skates ever and they put on a pair that is not comfortable like a hard boot, they might not ever put them on ever again. What you think is the best and how somebody actually feels putting on skates for the first time is not the same thing.
@@inlineedge8250 I get what you're saying, but I'm also just relaying what I hear from many, many people whose first skates were a soft boot. Nearly all of them wish they would've gotten a skate/boot with more support after skating on them just a handful of times.
@@inlineedge8250 when you buy a cheap guitar.you end up not playing because its too hard..a good guitar player would struggle with a cheap guitar.then there is golf.when you first hold the club correct it feels horrible and wrong..if you wear a soft boot.youve made it hard for yourself and that is plain wrong and on the verge of stupidity.especially when you know the reason for not buying a soft boot
if they only skate like once a month i guess a soft boot is better and cheaper. as for me, I hated the soft boot and wanted to skate a couple times in a week. Glad I got the FR2s. I’m skating more frequently now.
I recommend hard boots for every beginner.. and i think its best for pro's too.. hard shell gives you stability on the ankle which is soooo impotant It depends on the "pro" category tho.. but for beginners: i recommend FR skates: frx, fr3 fr2 or fr1's.. The powerslide zoom or next skates are also good boots only the 45 degree straps are a bit fragile.. i would buy FR3's if i would begin now! That is not a bad recommendation i promise :)
I tried several soft boot rollerblade and K2 skates. I almost went for the zetrablades, but ended up trying and buying a pair of hard-shell RB cruisers. They felt more like a ski boot, which gave me more confidence.
This was a GREAT video. Seriously, one of the best intro videos I’ve ever seen for a hobby. A friend asked me to skate with her and didn’t know were to start. Looks like I’m going to pick up a pair of soft boot K2’s with a metal frame. Thanks again!
Hands down, this is the best introduction to inline skates. Every part is so well explained! Thanks a ton, mate. This channel deserves a lot of subscribers. cheers
For how you explained every component was on point as I am a longboarder so I can relate with the wheels and bearings, you have got a new subscriber today . Good luck
Got some 80£ oxelo mf500 freeride from decathlon and they are spot on , took a bit of breaking in but for the money and fully adjustable/upgradable they are great 👍
I grew up on the Rollerblade brand, I just got back into it recently and just purchased the RB Cruisers for general skating. I plan on putting an Endless 80 frame on it for more aggressive skating eventually.
I recently.bought my first pair of rollerskates Derby 1 quanity for $45 good deal I'm not much of a skater yet; I can't wait to practice! need it to get around in the city of Calgary. I'm super excited! 🤩.Any kind of skates are easier to ride then buying a car; much saver. 🤟💯
I bought the powerline phuzion krypton voltage triskate 100. Retail 189...but 94 dollars on sale. I have really old Rollerblades but they dont fit anymore and its been years. Im excited hopefully the learning curve aint too bad....but i can switch the frame froma triskate to a 4×80/90 in the future so thts exciting
Grew up on 5 wheel inline and quad speeds and I'm currently waiting on my new boots to be made before they ship! Not my first pair at ALL. Custom built Lunas direct from Bont with 3x125 frames and jesa black bearings. Will make for some fun endurance training in FL. Skate safe, everyone!
Too late. Just ordered some Lightning 110s. Haven't skated in about 10 years, but I feel confident in my "muscle memory" and I still remember how to T brake. I brake with my foot on my longboard too, so I feel like I will be fine after a handful of sessions. Snagged an open box set for 190 on Ebay. I don't want to have to buy a bunch of sets to ease myself into the 110s.
Your production quality is great! I don't comment much, but I wanted to commend your work and knowledge. Keep it up, the video was very informative and you seem very natural :)
I bought a rollerblade yesterday but sadly I didn’t watch this video so I bought a hard shell boot its not bad but since i am a beginner but its hurting my feet and kind of hard to use I can’t refund them so i have to practice a lot to get used to them.
Great video! I was wondering how one should determine their skill level? What constitutes a beginner vs intermediate vs pro? How do you know where you are starting and when you progress from one level to the next?
Great video! I actually got the basic 99 dollar Zetrablade ones before watching this, and while alright, I've been searching for a pair that's less flimsy and plasticy
i got a pair of roolerhockey skates as my first pair there hard shell too kinda regret it but they where 100$ off gonna get new pair when i get some more money
I failed already and bought a pair from Target. I wanted a pair soooo bad. I was worried that I would buy a pair I couldn't really afford and then not stick with it. Then if I stick with it, buy a better pair. I hope I don't regret it.
Did you stick with it? I've been hesitant to spend much money as well but I figured I'd be more likely to stick with it if the skates are higher quality, so I'm saving up to get some from a local skate shop.
Great job first video I’ve found being well rounded for the beginner. Especially where to buy. I tried Amazon ....no help due to a nearly non existent skates for size 15. My wife found some her size in minutes....me not so much...So thank you your info was great on where to go and now I know at least what I want to try! 😊
I know this is an old video but hoping for some help, def one of the best videos ive found! I made the mistake of spending 70 bucks on some trash skates and the wheels basically crumbled off in 2 days. I would be using them outside around the park and sidewalk, its rough in a lot of spots so im thinking the tri-skate would be best, im a chubby guy at 245lbs as well so the harder wheels will probs be better I think? do you have any advice ?
I bought SFX 80 skates for £70 and with £10 separate gel insoles they were ok. Unfortunately, i bought a size too big so sold them second hand. However, from what I've seen , £130+ and you should get some comfortable quality skates. I've got K2 and they fit snuggly. You might be lucky and get something on market place or elsewhere if lucky as he says. Nice video pal
I used to skate as a kid, I wasn't great but could get to where I needed, stop and do some basic maneuvering. I had hard boots though and they cut into my ankles and legs... Which ultimately made me stop. I want to start up again but now my problem is my feet never grew out of youth sizes (I wear a size 3y-4.5y) and now can't find not plastic skates... It'd be nice if there were more places to try on with child sizes in all styles.
Great video. I haven't skated in 20 years. I was thinking about buying a OneWheel but was not feeling so great on dropping 2 grand on something I've never tried. F that noise, why not just spend 2 hundie on a brand new pair of rollerblades instead!
Hey not to be pedantic but ABEC is only used because it's a real thing that sounds good. It's an engineering standard and realistically means very little for skating. Provided you're using a trusted brand ABEC will likely not matter, and a lot of real brands just don't use ABEC in favor of using some "skate rated" standard of their own making. Just choose bearings from a company you trust and don't break the bank and you'll be plenty happy. Bones Reds, Sure Grip QUBE bearings, yellow jackets, and zealous bearings have all done well for me for fairly low cost ($25-40/16 bearings) TLDR: Buy whatever bearings as long as you trust the brand, it'll be fine Also great video dude. Also PS: Amazon is in fact bad for skates my guy is right
Very well done and enjoyed it. Love the straightforward advice. Sounded like it was coming from a family member. My main problem is I have wide and flat feet. I heard FR skates and rollerblade RB line area good place to start. How should someone like me approach choosing a skate?
@@inlineedge8250 But what about K2... I'm thinking of getting these but unsure if they suitable for a wide foot. I can imagine they are as they have a comfy soft boot?
Looking at the K2 f.I.t. How to decide from the BOA. ALU or? Primary indoor roller disco wooden rink or later roller hockey Sport Court. Later, leisure trail skating on Park Trail.
I got a pair of K2. Kinetic 80M skates from a sports store for 84.99. Do you think that’s a good price for them, as well as they’re a starter pair. For me. I’m on my 5th day learning to skate..
First time in 20 years that I'm going to try skating again but I really don't like how the soft boot with the brake looks So I'm going to try the hard shell ones without the brake and attempt to learn to brake on my own. Hopefully brake, not break
Thanks for the video! I was victimized by the Roller Derby Inline skates you showed in the video for about 10 years and I'm finally realizing, "Hey maybe it's the skates that suck and not me." I've been fighting these things since they came out the box and realized it's flat out because they're not properly aligned. I'm so unsure if I should drop back to beginner level or get intermediate skates now. I'm experienced like a baseball player that's been using a lead pipe the whole time. I know how to hit a home run but can I do it with a bat? Lmao
I’ve been doing distance on some very basic skates- the rollerblade blade runner. Found it at Academy when I was unsure if I was going to really take off with the sport after not skating for a good two decades. I’m just now realizing that they might not hold steadfast for too much longer based on this videos recommendation, as I like to put 10+miles on them at a time. So I’m thinking to upgrade, maybe a k2 3wheel fitness type because there’s so much debris on the trails sometimes where I go. I think that’s an advantage of the tri-wheels right? I’m throwing pebbles and getting leaves stuck😄
Thank you for the informative video. I’m looking to buy my first pair of inline and been doing research. We don’t have a lot of skate shops here so it’s been super hard to get more information, or try any in my size for that matter. I understand that you recommend the soft boot for a novice beginner, but I’ve been told by several skates shops online to purchase the FR Skates - what are your thoughts on that? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hey, thanks for all of the information! I'm a beginner looking for my first inline skates. I would like to hear your thoughts about the K2 FIT 80 BOA for a beginner. Thanks!
I am glad i came to your channel and i am very happy with details and information that you given out on this vid. I have a question, where i am kinda on a heavy weight side with a 120kg and i wanted to start skating back that i have left it out for almost several years. I have been searching for skates and i am not sure if there are skates that would also determine the weight of the person or not? I am looking into the POWERSLIDE - Phuzion Radon 80 to start back. Do let me know if this is the go to choice or i would need to look for a different type of skate. I am trying to get back into shape and to be fit again. So looking into normal skating not into anything heavy for now.
My first pair of inline skates were less than $20, and a beginner who doesn't know if he wants to move on or if he doesn't have as much money should definitely opt for them to try them out. They'll last about 4-6 months if you don't use them all day.
I purchased a pair of Firefly inline skates a few years ago. Just got back into them after a few years off. They are soft boot and the wheels are 85A. But the first two wheels are 76mm and the back two are 80mm. Is that odd or for a purpose?
That doesn't sound like a typical set up. You could have the front and back wheels a smaller size so that you can do what we call "rockering", like a rocking chair.
I ice skate; specifically free style ice skating with hockey skates (not to be confused with figure skating) and ocasionally hockey. I'm intermediate at free style and novice at hockey. I'm considering buying two pairs of skates with which I would like to accomplish: - playing hockey (easy pick up games, nothing crazy), doing cool free style tricks AND actually skating from my home to the park (1/2 mile away) where I'd like to practice free style tricks. How can I accomplish all three with just two pairs of skates instead of three? In other words, without buying skates specifically made for hockey, which two skates would allow me to do all 3 pretty well?
I've seen people rave about the k2 boa line of skates. they offer different wheel sizes though-- 80 84 or 90 --but I don't know which one I would like. Any advice?
If you are new to inline, I would recommend 80mm as they are great for tight turns and smoother surfaces like concrete. You will also have a wider selection of replacement wheels later on. 90mm is better if you plan to spend a lot of time on asphalt as it makes traversing cracks easier, but you do sacrifice a bit of the maneuverability from 80mm.
Great easy to understand video! i have a size 46EU freestyle skate with 243mm 4x80 frame, i find easy to trip on the front or back sometimes. Should i go for 276mm 4x90 or even a longer 4x100 with a 300mm-ish frames?
Im looking to get into roller blades skates im also and ice skater and do have hockey skates so would it be better for me to get into a hockey boot roller blades
i am 27 years old at the moment and am looking to get into inline, i have a shoe size of 15 with most shoes and some a 14.5. Already having extreme troubles finding any blades on the market for someone with a shoe size as big as mine. Do you have any contacts that have a similar shoe size as myself or somewhere you are aware of that i am not where i can order blades that can accommodate for my size? Very unfortunate i am not able to go to a store to try on pairs because it doesn't exist...…
I'm a longtime skater who recently bought a pair for my GF, a capable skater who has some experience skating in a 90's era pair. I splurged for the 90 mm wheels because that is my preference (K2 Alexis 90 mm), thus breaking the $200 barrier. Do you think the added cost of getting the 90 mm was unwarranted?
Not at all; 90mm wheels are great for most street skaters. I gave the $200 number in the video to help ensure that a new inline skater doesn't invest too far down a road that they later decide was not for them. For example: you don't want to spend $400 on 3x110mm skates if you later decide that you don't like big wheels. Spend the money as long as you know for sure what you want.
I just got the Roselle Inline Skate Pro 4 Wheels 76mm Cityaun 231mm skates. It’s a hardshe’ll boot. I used to skate a lot growing up. I haven’t gotten to really try them out. I wanted to switch them to bigger wheels for longer rides but that’s too expensive. I’m thinking about buying another pair or returning these and getting the bigger wheel ones to handle rougher areas and make it easier to go farther. What do you think?
Hi I want buy some rollerblade for me and my wife we know how to use so we are in the middle of beginner and intermedia... we want something durable and decent... witch one you think can we buy ? and spend ? 120 each ? thanks
I like the way you present the info, you take a person’s knowledge from 0 & build on it, instead of ASSUMING the person has skated before. You don’t forget the quality of the skates, that what got me hooked. THANK YOU
My first pair of inlines were the "soft boot" type. I HATED them. I had zero control or support in those skates. I returned them within a day bought myself (over the next several weeks) 4 pairs of hard shell boot skates (Rollerblade Maxxum Edge, Powerslide Next, and Flying Eagle). As a beginner, we *think* we want "comfy," but what we *need* is control and support. After you've developed some strength in your ankles and some basic skills, you could easily transition to a soft boot for just cruising around. But I've come to the conclusion that a soft boot that feels like an athletic shoe is the absolute worst thing one could recommend for a complete beginner.
If someone is watching this video, you have to try to empathize with them. If they've literally never tried inline skates ever and they put on a pair that is not comfortable like a hard boot, they might not ever put them on ever again. What you think is the best and how somebody actually feels putting on skates for the first time is not the same thing.
@@inlineedge8250 I get what you're saying, but I'm also just relaying what I hear from many, many people whose first skates were a soft boot. Nearly all of them wish they would've gotten a skate/boot with more support after skating on them just a handful of times.
@@inlineedge8250 when you buy a cheap guitar.you end up not playing because its too hard..a good guitar player would struggle with a cheap guitar.then there is golf.when you first hold the club correct it feels horrible and wrong..if you wear a soft boot.youve made it hard for yourself and that is plain wrong and on the verge of stupidity.especially when you know the reason for not buying a soft boot
if they only skate like once a month i guess a soft boot is better and cheaper. as for me, I hated the soft boot and wanted to skate a couple times in a week. Glad I got the FR2s. I’m skating more frequently now.
I'm looking at the flying eagle F5S as a first skate. I also do a lot of ice skating, so I'm used to a hard boot in that respect.
I recommend hard boots for every beginner.. and i think its best for pro's too.. hard shell gives you stability on the ankle which is soooo impotant
It depends on the "pro" category tho.. but for beginners: i recommend FR skates: frx, fr3 fr2 or fr1's.. The powerslide zoom or next skates are also good boots only the 45 degree straps are a bit fragile.. i would buy FR3's if i would begin now! That is not a bad recommendation i promise :)
Glad i read this comment cuz i been loving booth my fr quad and tri blades.
I just bought the fr2s :)
Thanks buddy
I tried several soft boot rollerblade and K2 skates. I almost went for the zetrablades, but ended up trying and buying a pair of hard-shell RB cruisers. They felt more like a ski boot, which gave me more confidence.
Rock a pair of RB 80 cruisers, the best most reliable, comfortable blades I've ever used. Couldn't recommend them more. BLADE IT UP!!
I love this honest look at the components and details for inline skates. You really know your stuff! Thank you for this video!
Best guide for beginners I watched so far. Your are drilling down into details that others failed to covers.
Interesting, informative and well narrated clip! Well done.
Much appreciated, good sir!
10:06 “what’s the MOST you should spend on a new pair of skates? $200.” Here I’ll adjust that for 2024/25 : $250-350.
I'm really impressed with your content. I'm personally thinking of purchasing some inline skates of my own soon so this guide was super helpful!
Honestly I would never recommend a soft boot... period.
I bought the K2 80mm with the boa because I only have one hand and I cannot tie the laces I wish more companies did that.
This was very informative, I wish more channels were this helpful and well organized. Thanks, man!
This was a GREAT video. Seriously, one of the best intro videos I’ve ever seen for a hobby. A friend asked me to skate with her and didn’t know were to start. Looks like I’m going to pick up a pair of soft boot K2’s with a metal frame. Thanks again!
Hands down, this is the best introduction to inline skates.
Every part is so well explained! Thanks a ton, mate.
This channel deserves a lot of subscribers.
cheers
Thought exactly the same... couldnt believe he hast just 419 subscribers with such a good video!
@@michaeljoszt877 so true
* Hard boot is DEFINETLY the better choice for beginners. if you get a soft boot there is a high chance you will suffer with balance
Thank you for the video! It helped me to not buy the wrong type of skates for my needs
For how you explained every component was on point as I am a longboarder so I can relate with the wheels and bearings, you have got a new subscriber today . Good luck
You nailed it man,😮 ama recommended this video to many people even if am from Kenya
Haven’t used skates in years. Thank you for the video, time to lace back up
Really appreciate how quickly you got your point across, thanks.
Got some 80£ oxelo mf500 freeride from decathlon and they are spot on , took a bit of breaking in but for the money and fully adjustable/upgradable they are great 👍
I grew up on the Rollerblade brand, I just got back into it recently and just purchased the RB Cruisers for general skating. I plan on putting an Endless 80 frame on it for more aggressive skating eventually.
I recently.bought my first pair of rollerskates Derby 1 quanity for $45 good deal I'm not much of a skater yet; I can't wait to practice! need it to get around in the city of Calgary. I'm super excited! 🤩.Any kind of skates are easier to ride then buying a car; much saver. 🤟💯
I bought the powerline phuzion krypton voltage triskate 100. Retail 189...but 94 dollars on sale. I have really old Rollerblades but they dont fit anymore and its been years. Im excited hopefully the learning curve aint too bad....but i can switch the frame froma triskate to a 4×80/90 in the future so thts exciting
Hey! Well done! This is a great introductory video for a new skater. Very thorough!
Thank you. I am looking to learn inline skating and will go this weekend to purchase my first skates, so I'm so glad to have found your video!
Grew up on 5 wheel inline and quad speeds and I'm currently waiting on my new boots to be made before they ship! Not my first pair at ALL. Custom built Lunas direct from Bont with 3x125 frames and jesa black bearings. Will make for some fun endurance training in FL.
Skate safe, everyone!
Too late. Just ordered some Lightning 110s. Haven't skated in about 10 years, but I feel confident in my "muscle memory" and I still remember how to T brake. I brake with my foot on my longboard too, so I feel like I will be fine after a handful of sessions. Snagged an open box set for 190 on Ebay. I don't want to have to buy a bunch of sets to ease myself into the 110s.
Your production quality is great! I don't comment much, but I wanted to commend your work and knowledge. Keep it up, the video was very informative and you seem very natural :)
Thank you for addressing the relevant questions for a first-time buyer. Much appreciated!
This was an amazing edit! Very insightful and accurate if I do say so myself
I bought a rollerblade yesterday but sadly I didn’t watch this video so I bought a hard shell boot its not bad but since i am a beginner but its hurting my feet and kind of hard to use I can’t refund them so i have to practice a lot to get used to them.
What about a small-wheel, low profile-boot skate just for indoor roller rink skating? Is there a jam inline skate?
My man! AWESOME video. Extremely helpful. Thank you for your advice, knowledge and hard work throwing this video together.
thank you so much for including recommendations for Europe
Great recommendations! Just ordered my son K2 FIT Alu as his 1st pair. Hopefully he likes em!
Thankyou for answering all my questions in one video rather than 10. Well done sir 👏
This is completely a very nice & informative video for beginners in inline skates. 👍👍👍
Great video! I was wondering how one should determine their skill level? What constitutes a beginner vs intermediate vs pro? How do you know where you are starting and when you progress from one level to the next?
Great video! I actually got the basic 99 dollar Zetrablade ones before watching this, and while alright, I've been searching for a pair that's less flimsy and plasticy
i got a pair of roolerhockey skates as my first pair there hard shell too kinda regret it but they where 100$ off gonna get new pair when i get some more money
Wow this is just what I needed. Very helpful. Thumbs up 👍
Such a well-made video! thank you for the help
Great video, I did learn alot.
Great video, thanks for the tips. Will go for the soft boot and start my way from there :)
great video for a total beginner. thank you!
I failed already and bought a pair from Target. I wanted a pair soooo bad. I was worried that I would buy a pair I couldn't really afford and then not stick with it. Then if I stick with it, buy a better pair. I hope I don't regret it.
Did you stick with it? I've been hesitant to spend much money as well but I figured I'd be more likely to stick with it if the skates are higher quality, so I'm saving up to get some from a local skate shop.
Great job first video I’ve found being well rounded for the beginner. Especially where to buy. I tried Amazon ....no help due to a nearly non existent skates for size 15. My wife found some her size in minutes....me not so much...So thank you your info was great on where to go and now I know at least what I want to try! 😊
For me, the learning curve took awhile. I went through a few pairs of Zetra blades and a lot of wheels before I became a jr.Wizard cadet 1st class.
I know this is an old video but hoping for some help, def one of the best videos ive found! I made the mistake of spending 70 bucks on some trash skates and the wheels basically crumbled off in 2 days. I would be using them outside around the park and sidewalk, its rough in a lot of spots so im thinking the tri-skate would be best, im a chubby guy at 245lbs as well so the harder wheels will probs be better I think? do you have any advice ?
Very useful information! Thank you!
You deserve more subscribers....!! Awesome work on the video. In-depth research. thank you
I bought SFX 80 skates for £70 and with £10 separate gel insoles they were ok. Unfortunately, i bought a size too big so sold them second hand. However, from what I've seen , £130+ and you should get some comfortable quality skates. I've got K2 and they fit snuggly. You might be lucky and get something on market place or elsewhere if lucky as he says. Nice video pal
I used to skate as a kid, I wasn't great but could get to where I needed, stop and do some basic maneuvering. I had hard boots though and they cut into my ankles and legs... Which ultimately made me stop. I want to start up again but now my problem is my feet never grew out of youth sizes (I wear a size 3y-4.5y) and now can't find not plastic skates... It'd be nice if there were more places to try on with child sizes in all styles.
surprisingly good tutorial, i recomend ebay for people with a very small budget looking for some potentially good skates, i just saved £280.
Thank you, very informative and concise for beginners. Subscribed
awesome logo on the hat on the skate! super super cool!!!!!!!
Do you do any giveaways? I'd love to start skating again.
Great video. I haven't skated in 20 years. I was thinking about buying a OneWheel but was not feeling so great on dropping 2 grand on something I've never tried. F that noise, why not just spend 2 hundie on a brand new pair of rollerblades instead!
Wish they had those green wheels still
Hey not to be pedantic but ABEC is only used because it's a real thing that sounds good. It's an engineering standard and realistically means very little for skating. Provided you're using a trusted brand ABEC will likely not matter, and a lot of real brands just don't use ABEC in favor of using some "skate rated" standard of their own making. Just choose bearings from a company you trust and don't break the bank and you'll be plenty happy. Bones Reds, Sure Grip QUBE bearings, yellow jackets, and zealous bearings have all done well for me for fairly low cost ($25-40/16 bearings)
TLDR: Buy whatever bearings as long as you trust the brand, it'll be fine
Also great video dude. Also PS: Amazon is in fact bad for skates my guy is right
There will certainly be opportunities to be pedantic in a future video when I go more in-depth about wheels & bearings. Thanks for the contribution.
Good video. Thanks for plugging in the websites. I was able to check them out.
I loved this it was very informative and felt like a really interesting commercial 😂
Very well done and enjoyed it. Love the straightforward advice. Sounded like it was coming from a family member. My main problem is I have wide and flat feet. I heard FR skates and rollerblade RB line area good place to start. How should someone like me approach choosing a skate?
Can confirm that RB has a wide foot. I have a long foot and Roces work very well for me.
@@inlineedge8250 But what about K2... I'm thinking of getting these but unsure if they suitable for a wide foot. I can imagine they are as they have a comfy soft boot?
Looking at the K2 f.I.t. How to decide from the BOA. ALU or? Primary indoor roller disco wooden rink or later roller hockey Sport Court. Later, leisure trail skating on Park Trail.
Grest video! I'm surprised there aren't more views.
Can you believe Loco Skates is in my home town but they're not allowing anyone in the shop atm. Online orders only!
Wow, that is odd
I got a pair of K2. Kinetic 80M skates from a sports store for 84.99. Do you think that’s a good price for them, as well as they’re a starter pair. For me. I’m on my 5th day learning to skate..
First time in 20 years that I'm going to try skating again but I really don't like how the soft boot with the brake looks So I'm going to try the hard shell ones without the brake and attempt to learn to brake on my own. Hopefully brake, not break
Thanks for the video! I was victimized by the Roller Derby Inline skates you showed in the video for about 10 years and I'm finally realizing, "Hey maybe it's the skates that suck and not me." I've been fighting these things since they came out the box and realized it's flat out because they're not properly aligned. I'm so unsure if I should drop back to beginner level or get intermediate skates now. I'm experienced like a baseball player that's been using a lead pipe the whole time. I know how to hit a home run but can I do it with a bat? Lmao
I’ve been doing distance on some very basic skates- the rollerblade blade runner. Found it at Academy when I was unsure if I was going to really take off with the sport after not skating for a good two decades. I’m just now realizing that they might not hold steadfast for too much longer based on this videos recommendation, as I like to put 10+miles on them at a time. So I’m thinking to upgrade, maybe a k2 3wheel fitness type because there’s so much debris on the trails sometimes where I go. I think that’s an advantage of the tri-wheels right? I’m throwing pebbles and getting leaves stuck😄
Thank you for the informative video. I’m looking to buy my first pair of inline and been doing research. We don’t have a lot of skate shops here so it’s been super hard to get more information, or try any in my size for that matter. I understand that you recommend the soft boot for a novice beginner, but I’ve been told by several skates shops online to purchase the FR Skates - what are your thoughts on that? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
If you were taking advice directly from a skate shop then I would act on their advice.
Excellent!!! Thanks!!! 🌟🙌🏼
Hey, thanks for all of the information! I'm a beginner looking for my first inline skates. I would like to hear your thoughts about the K2 FIT 80 BOA for a beginner. Thanks!
Yes, that would be a good choice for a beginner to learn the basics.
Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it!
great info. thansk for sharing!
I am glad i came to your channel and i am very happy with details and information that you given out on this vid. I have a question, where i am kinda on a heavy weight side with a 120kg and i wanted to start skating back that i have left it out for almost several years. I have been searching for skates and i am not sure if there are skates that would also determine the weight of the person or not? I am looking into the POWERSLIDE - Phuzion Radon 80 to start back. Do let me know if this is the go to choice or i would need to look for a different type of skate. I am trying to get back into shape and to be fit again. So looking into normal skating not into anything heavy for now.
Thank you for the great video.
Do you recommend Bauer RS for beginners?
My first pair of inline skates were less than $20, and a beginner who doesn't know if he wants to move on or if he doesn't have as much money should definitely opt for them to try them out. They'll last about 4-6 months if you don't use them all day.
Name and brand?
I used to be so good! At inline but I haven’t skated in 3 yrs
I bought $49 rollerblades and idk much about skating but to me there good but when I’m older and have more money I’ll buy more expensive skates
Great video. What s that "Boa" designation I see everywhere?
It's a way of tightening the boot - you twist a knob that pulls straps tight at the top of the boot.
I purchased a pair of Firefly inline skates a few years ago. Just got back into them after a few years off. They are soft boot and the wheels are 85A. But the first two wheels are 76mm and the back two are 80mm. Is that odd or for a purpose?
That doesn't sound like a typical set up. You could have the front and back wheels a smaller size so that you can do what we call "rockering", like a rocking chair.
I know this might be a dumb question but is the skates sizes the same as our shoe size?
This is not a dumb Question. I have been advised to buy 2 sizes up! But I have flat feet so need a wide boot and I dont know if this is the same>?
Forgot to mention this is so they can where football thick socks underneath for extra comfort
I can see that this guy has recommended to go a half-size larger if possible
If you're just a little bit prone to rolling your ankle, should you go with a hard boot? Or find another activity
I ice skate; specifically free style ice skating with hockey skates (not to be confused with figure skating) and ocasionally hockey. I'm intermediate at free style and novice at hockey. I'm considering buying two pairs of skates with which I would like to accomplish: - playing hockey (easy pick up games, nothing crazy), doing cool free style tricks AND actually skating from my home to the park (1/2 mile away) where I'd like to practice free style tricks. How can I accomplish all three with just two pairs of skates instead of three? In other words, without buying skates specifically made for hockey, which two skates would allow me to do all 3 pretty well?
Can you get a pair of roller blades with light up wheels or can you buy the wheels separate and switch them out I love luminescent Wheels
I've seen people rave about the k2 boa line of skates. they offer different wheel sizes though-- 80 84 or 90 --but I don't know which one I would like. Any advice?
If you are new to inline, I would recommend 80mm as they are great for tight turns and smoother surfaces like concrete. You will also have a wider selection of replacement wheels later on.
90mm is better if you plan to spend a lot of time on asphalt as it makes traversing cracks easier, but you do sacrifice a bit of the maneuverability from 80mm.
This vid is just amazing
Hey are you in Long Beach? I was watching like wait a second I know that bike path.. 🤙🏼
Awesome video
I bought jaguar skate is it good ?
Great easy to understand video! i have a size 46EU freestyle skate with 243mm 4x80 frame, i find easy to trip on the front or back sometimes. Should i go for 276mm 4x90 or even a longer 4x100 with a 300mm-ish frames?
I would recommend 90mm, as you get more stability without sacrificing agility with tight turns.
What do you recommend for ice skaters/figure skaters? (Not hockey skaters) is there certain brands to look out for for that?
I’ve got a 50$ set from big w Australia
Im looking to get into roller blades skates im also and ice skater and do have hockey skates so would it be better for me to get into a hockey boot roller blades
Long Beach area hope to see you 😂
Nice one bro. thanks you :)
i am 27 years old at the moment and am looking to get into inline, i have a shoe size of 15 with most shoes and some a 14.5. Already having extreme troubles finding any blades on the market for someone with a shoe size as big as mine. Do you have any contacts that have a similar shoe size as myself or somewhere you are aware of that i am not where i can order blades that can accommodate for my size?
Very unfortunate i am not able to go to a store to try on pairs because it doesn't exist...…
I'm a longtime skater who recently bought a pair for my GF, a capable skater who has some experience skating in a 90's era pair. I splurged for the 90 mm wheels because that is my preference (K2 Alexis 90 mm), thus breaking the $200 barrier. Do you think the added cost of getting the 90 mm was unwarranted?
Not at all; 90mm wheels are great for most street skaters. I gave the $200 number in the video to help ensure that a new inline skater doesn't invest too far down a road that they later decide was not for them. For example: you don't want to spend $400 on 3x110mm skates if you later decide that you don't like big wheels. Spend the money as long as you know for sure what you want.
@@inlineedge8250 Thanks! I enjoyed the video and appreciate the elaboration.
I just got the Roselle Inline Skate Pro 4 Wheels 76mm Cityaun 231mm skates. It’s a hardshe’ll boot. I used to skate a lot growing up. I haven’t gotten to really try them out. I wanted to switch them to bigger wheels for longer rides but that’s too expensive. I’m thinking about buying another pair or returning these and getting the bigger wheel ones to handle rougher areas and make it easier to go farther. What do you think?
Do you think I can get around a lake with these? Probably 9 miles.
Hi I want buy some rollerblade for me and my wife we know how to use so we are in the middle of beginner and intermedia... we want something durable and decent... witch one you think can we buy ? and spend ? 120 each ? thanks