Hi, I would like to purchase new roller skating wheels. I'm currently looking into the Roll-Line Giotto wheels in 57 mm, but I can’t decide which hardness to pick. I’m torn between the 49D and the 53D. A little bit about my skating and skates: I’ve been roller skating for over two years, primarily dance skating. I have the Moxi Lolly skates and have been skating for a year on the Moxi Fundae wheels (92A). However, I’ve decided that I want to get more into artistic roller skating. I’m still a beginner when it comes to jumps and one-legged spins. I struggle a lot with one-legged spins because of the rounded edges of my current wheels. And it’s less stable for landings during jumps. These two reasons are why I’ve been looking for a better alternative. Apparently, the 49D wheels are the most similar to 92A, but I’m wondering if it might be better to go for the 53D to make spinning easier. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? Unfortunately, I don’t have a coach or a place to ask for advice, so I’m hoping someone here can help!
So the D scale can be confusing but if you add 45 to the D scale number that will give you the almost equivalent in the A scale. Although because of the different material they are made from I think they feel a little harder overall.
Auuu so scary if you imagine this floor WAXED and the slippery wheels - you waving from earth orbit 😝 Also, I see these curtains as a Matisse style painting of a naked woman’s triangle, and I can’t unsee this! Unrelated, I just admire figure scathing but suddenly I realized why I see it weaker than these fluid rhythm dancers: because in the figure skating style there is hardly any move that is in unisson with the beat or the offbeat…most of the time it ignores this…
And that's why I stick to my wide Sonar Demons (95A). I am unlikely to forget my first time on the Black Pearls (100A, like you're usually using in other videos), tried to do a hot lap to see if I could get them to go as fast with the magnets in as I can do on the Demons, my outside foot completely broke grip without any warning, and I went over awkwardly and twisted my knee. The Demons have just enough grip to not do that, while still not feeling like I'm rolling through treacle. If I'm lighting up the rink on the Black Pearls I'll take it easier, to the point where I'm never going fast enough to need crossovers. I'm sure there's someone out there that gets excited at the prospect of doing an eight-wheel slide around a corner like those Japanese D1 drift nutters, but I'd end up in hospital if I tried. It'd be a bit like the time Jacques Villeneuve and Ricardo Zonta challenged each other to take Eau Rouge flat out in 1999. It didn't end well for either of them.
good explanation, that explains i am just not yet ready for slippy wheels 😅
They make you a better skater tho
@@lorenllbj88 that maby true, but not being 20 anymore, at this time i want to eliminate a slipup at any cost. ☺️
I use a grip spray on mine and it’s helped that slipping feel but still allows enough slip for turning
When we used to go to competitions and the floors where slippy we used to spray hair spray on our wheels. Not sure it made much difference. Haha
Needed this! Thank you!
Thank you for the explanation! I’m now tempted to get harder wheels to improve my skill, but also wary of potential injury.
As someone that skates on wood wheels, these tips are fantastic!
wood xD?
Thanks for this subject. I appreciate it.
Could you do a video on how to install skate plates? Or is it best to just let a professional do it?
Hi, I would like to purchase new roller skating wheels. I'm currently looking into the Roll-Line Giotto wheels in 57 mm, but I can’t decide which hardness to pick. I’m torn between the 49D and the 53D.
A little bit about my skating and skates: I’ve been roller skating for over two years, primarily dance skating. I have the Moxi Lolly skates and have been skating for a year on the Moxi Fundae wheels (92A). However, I’ve decided that I want to get more into artistic roller skating. I’m still a beginner when it comes to jumps and one-legged spins. I struggle a lot with one-legged spins because of the rounded edges of my current wheels. And it’s less stable for landings during jumps. These two reasons are why I’ve been looking for a better alternative.
Apparently, the 49D wheels are the most similar to 92A, but I’m wondering if it might be better to go for the 53D to make spinning easier. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? Unfortunately, I don’t have a coach or a place to ask for advice, so I’m hoping someone here can help!
So the D scale can be confusing but if you add 45 to the D scale number that will give you the almost equivalent in the A scale. Although because of the different material they are made from I think they feel a little harder overall.
@ thank you so much! This really helps! 💞
Auuu so scary if you imagine this floor WAXED and the slippery wheels - you waving from earth orbit 😝 Also, I see these curtains as a Matisse style painting of a naked woman’s triangle, and I can’t unsee this! Unrelated, I just admire figure scathing but suddenly I realized why I see it weaker than these fluid rhythm dancers: because in the figure skating style there is hardly any move that is in unisson with the beat or the offbeat…most of the time it ignores this…
These curtains are so hideous. Unfortunately they are found in many community halls. 😆 .
i learned at hard ...
And that's why I stick to my wide Sonar Demons (95A). I am unlikely to forget my first time on the Black Pearls (100A, like you're usually using in other videos), tried to do a hot lap to see if I could get them to go as fast with the magnets in as I can do on the Demons, my outside foot completely broke grip without any warning, and I went over awkwardly and twisted my knee. The Demons have just enough grip to not do that, while still not feeling like I'm rolling through treacle. If I'm lighting up the rink on the Black Pearls I'll take it easier, to the point where I'm never going fast enough to need crossovers.
I'm sure there's someone out there that gets excited at the prospect of doing an eight-wheel slide around a corner like those Japanese D1 drift nutters, but I'd end up in hospital if I tried. It'd be a bit like the time Jacques Villeneuve and Ricardo Zonta challenged each other to take Eau Rouge flat out in 1999. It didn't end well for either of them.