u/escribiramaquina

I started inline skating about 16 years ago and had purchased hard boots from Dicks Sporting Goods. I wish I remembered the brand because they were very sturdy. I think they were mens and they were gray and blue. I only went skating a handful of times and then 2 years after that I decided to “upgrade” to something prettier and got myself the K2 Alexis 84 BOA. I thought they were awesome but…. As it turns out they were not doing me any favors…. The boa system is nice though. I hadn’t researched anything about hard/soft or wheel sizes.

To be clear I am still at “beginner” level and I am fine with that.
I stopped skating at some point until the other day (fourteen years later) I took the K2 out for a spin. Over 2 weeks I went skating but felt like I was rolling out of control on slight downhill inclines, and also did not feel they were responsive. I would do only flat parts of the loop at the local park because i was scared of any hills even small. Also the heel brake was so awkward to engage because of how far back the wheel base extended. So after much research I got myself the Roces 1992. (Sized up)

Wow! What a difference!! 76mm wheels and #5 bearings vs 84mm and #7. Hard boots vs soft. I only have to lift my toes slightly and the heel brake engages. I wanted to feel a little more grounded and a little less momentum and that’s exactly the outcome. Love my new skates soooo much. I went skating in them three times and I feel like I have already improved.

The badge is back on the Underwood 18!

and by first I mean only.

I picked up my Ambassador awhile ago after it retired from the Emmaus Public Library; then I fought hard and won the Rocket on a goodwill auction. I figured with those two, who needs a 3K? But on fb marketplace the Spanish layout and boxy design were calling my name

I just picked up this beaut after having my eye on it (fb mkpl) for months! Holy off-gassing, Batman :) This looks like a job for the pros. Can't wait to see it shine again