(Part 2) Best inline skates according to redditors
We found 45 Reddit comments discussing the best inline skates. We ranked the 37 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I recommend a hardboot skate like the Seba FRX or Rollerblade twister. Hardboot skates are more supportive and durable, and 80mm wheels are the standard choice for all around skating (larger speed skate wheels are harder to balance, and smaller trick style wheels are too slow for traveling). Both of those are solid beginner skate choices.
Largest boot I know of is the Rollerblade RB XL that goes up to size 17.5. Maybe you could squeeze in? Rollerblade Men's RBXL Fitness Skate, Black/Red, Men's US 17.5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZQHIOE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l8ZLBb7NH1WR1
> what are the pros and cons of hard boots vs. soft boots?
"The Difference Between Hard and Soft Rollerblade Boots" by Skates.Org
The short version:
-- Hard boot skates are generally more durable and generally offer better support than soft boot skates, but are generally substantially heavier and generally more expensive than a comparable soft boot skate.
-- Soft boot skates are generally lighter, generally more comfort-oriented, and generally less expensive than hard boot skates, but are generally less durable and generally not as supportive as hard boot skates.
-- Hybrid boots take the best aspects of both hard and soft boots (and may add other bells-and-whistles, like asymmetric lacing), but are usually very expensive (easily in the high-three-digit or even low-four-digit range) and geared toward skilled fitness skaters, speed skaters, and marathon skaters (that is, they are generally not "beginner friendly").
The Rollerblade RB80 and the Rollerblade Fusion X3 would be typical hard boot "urban skates" skates that would fit your budget, and the K2 Midtown and K2 Broadway are typical soft boot urban skates - "urban skates" being the type that are designed for skating through a city or campus area; see here and here).
Additionally, all four of those have the ability to replace the frames (something that most recreational and fitness skates within your stated budget lack), so that one can dramatically change what the skate is capable of, or replace the frames if they are damaged, and (unlike the Seba FRX80) should come with a heel brake assembly either already-attached, or unattached in the box.
(The IW specs page for the FRX80 states, "No Brake Included - Sold Separate", so one would need to purchase the compatible brake assembly separately from the skate itself.)
3 wheeled skate are usually 3 wheel because the wheels are extra big. Tall wheels are hard to ride, the center of gravity is higher. 80mm and under wheels(no smaller than 76). 4 of them.. The most impotant part of a skate is that it fits right. It sounds like you should get a fitness skate. Have a skate fit right is probably more important than anything. Go to the store and start trying them on.. find one that fits snug but doest have any spots digging into you. make sure your heel stays firm in the heel cup. If you don't have a decent selection you will have to buy online and be ready to return them unless they fit well!! this would be a good skate for you if it fits. https://www.amazon.com/Roces-Mens-Veni-Inline-Skates/dp/B00VVK0PQM
If by gamma you mean this
https://www.amazon.de/Powerslide-940171-Herren-Inline-Skate-Gamma/dp/B00VJZ5GKE
then that'S a 185 mm mount and wont fit the imperiial.
I assume this is the beta
https://bladeville.com/powerslide-beta-243-4x80mm.html
I don't know anything about it, but it seems a good price (was first hit on google). However, not sure if single axles are samme as imperial, so you may need to buy new axles as well. (may be a good idea to email PS or whereever you shop)
Not sure if you tried this but RB Twister 80 is a little cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-Mens-Twister-Urban-Skate/dp/B00PUHPWH4
I have a flying eagle F6S an older softboot skate with mesh on top some other random skates and rollerblade maxxums from 2 years ago with all the cuts in it.When I take off other boots they are always wet and gross and stinky. the airy maxxums with the older designed boot style my feet are always slightly damp to dry even on a super hot day.
https://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-Mens-Maxxum-90-Skate/dp/B00LGYF6YE
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the cuff is always damp to wet but the rest of my socks are dry to slightly damp
Personally i think you should treat yourself to these skates they are high priority for you and you deserve them. I know it is over $50 but if you decide to buy them, I will pay the difference as a birthday gift to you :)
K2 varsity! http://www.amazon.co.uk/K2-Varsity-Mens-Stunt-Skates/dp/B00GTXHG18
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This contest was soooo fun. Happy cake day!
[General] I'm a 30/yo female and I just picked up these from amazon for specifically blading on a local wood floored rink (really nice place, Semoran Skateway in Orlando) but they have a black brake on one side, which isn't allowed in the rink because it will mark the floor. Not sure if that is common.
I was able to use an alan wrench to remove the brake, but the rivets are the kind that were not meant to be removed, and now my last wheel is just off on one skate. How can I replace the rivet if I can't find the information about what they are? There's not a lot if information available on the skate itself or the website and I am pretty new so I don't even know if I am looking at the right place or what the info I need is even called, or if my terminology is off.
I can create a video to show you what I mean as well if that would help. Thanks in advance!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SCV6K4?psc=1 looks like these.
http://www.amazon.com/K2-SPORTS-Mens-Inline-Skates/dp/B002UG97DI
I found this pair for 50$, I have no clue if its the type I am looking for though. Can I grind with them and are they suppose to have breaks?
Happy Zambambo! ♥
I would really super duper love these roller blades! I want to get into skating for fun and to help me lose weight, and as a bonus I can take the kids while they ride their bikes! Win win, fitness and fun for everyone! :)
I hope your birthday is lovely ♥ XO! Thanks for the contest!
No, aluminum. Amazon page.