Reddit reviews Riedell Skates R3 Roller Skate,Black,14
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HIGH-QUALITY ULTRA DURABLE ROLLER SKATES - These quad roller skates are man-made using a vinyl material that creates a breathable, yet durable skate boot.EASY TO LACE & COMFORTABLE FIT - These adjustable roller skates have an easy lace system and a Velcro cinch strap that makes adjusting the skates simple.SMOOTHEST RIDE POSSIBLE - These high quality skates feature ABEC-5 ball bearings designed to roll exceptionally smooth. These skates' polished, chromed steel ball bearings minimize friction to give you the best ride.DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND - These traditional roller shoes are designed with safety in mind. The boot has a low, yet snug fit around the ankle and the Velcro cinch strap helps secure the foot in the boot while skating.VERSATILE WHEELS TO FIT ANY USE - The quad derby skates also have tough 62mm, 93A hardness polyurethane wheels that are designed to provide extra grip.
The upfront cost isn't too terrible, you'll need skates (obviously), but don't need the pricey ones when you're just starting out. Trust me, you won't know the difference until you're pretty well into it, and even then some people don't upgrade. I'd suggest Riedell R3's to start. Several websites have a "derby starter package", but unless you want to have your knees perpetually shredded, I would suggest throwing down the cash for good knee pads. 187's are awesome. I highly recommend Sin City Skates for all your derby needs. It's entirely owned and staffed by skaters who will give you great advice about gear, wheels, helmets, teams, etc.
I saw that you mentioned derby insurance in a comment above. I WOULD NOT suggest skating without "real" insurance as well. The derby insurance is basically just a legal requirement so that venues can't be held liable for skater injuries. The deductible is absurdly high and they still won't cover everything.
I absolutely love skating. Plus I get to blow a whistle and yell at people, so that's great stress relief ;)