r/Rollerskating

I know how to plow stop but I want to be able turn around stop . That is something I can do but not at high speed I get too scared . How do I overcome my fear and how do I get smoother at turnaround stop ?

I'm from the US and have a trip to Germany coming up in the fall, specifically to Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. I want to bring my skates but I don't want to bring a lot of sets of wheels. Any versatile wheel recommendations? Ideally I want to bring 2 sets of wheels at most.

Some factors for me:

- I'm mostly an indoor rink skater, but I'll try to get some outdoor skating experience before the trip

- I'm an "intermediate beginner" - I've caught up to my beginner skill from when I was a kid, but at 35+ I'm working my way up to crossovers, transitions, etc

- I'm 5'5", ~160lbs, I cross-train so I have some muscle. Probably not enough yet for skating because I'm more comfortable in harder (A-scale) wheels than most people recommend here; for a given surface, I have a harder time pushing through softer wheels

Bonus: If anyone knows about any skate events in Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg, that would be great. We're heading there in September

I'm so mad this seems to be getting worse. Skaters shop a lot online for parts and skates and I figured I share my experience because these scam sites are FLEECING people big time. I'm not going to post the website here because it would increase site traffic and work in favor of scam sites but I spotted another one today!

A few months back one got me real good and it took me months to change ALL passwords and financial information. These thieves phished via text and got all of my information based on what I gave em and paid a trip to Miami on my credit card! They opened up token accounts in rideshare apps, got into everything, the works! This will happen to you if you don't do two factor authentication and like a dummy use your passwords over again for many sites.

Some warning signs I ignored besides being an idiot with my own digital habits.

They duped a known site I had purchased from before. But something was "off" with the website appearance. It wasn't as well put together, the header was a weird AI image and not their logo. I entered my info and then I got a text attempting to link my chase card to an app. I didn't do it but simply completed the transaction. I got email updates from an odd email. And a delivery notification that led to a Chinese shipping site say it was still in transit...to this very day. Nothing came as it was a scam that began to terrorize my financials.

Now they have AI so the websites look super convincing. (And so do you.) I came across more of these this morning. Verify unknown sites before ordering parts and skates.

You can use scam detectors online or run it through AI assistant and ask if it's a scam.

-is the site new?

-prices way too good to be true

-storefront in one city but address in a completely different one?

-no independent reviews

-name super similar to a trusted site but no reviews for your specific site?

-in stock products but you know damn well all that stuff if in another country, is in demand and needs to be shipped

-click on social media links and they don't work or link correctly

-even searching for reviews on here from vocal skaters helps!

Stay safe out there!

🚨 UPDATE: I’ve ordered the sure-grip Fame 57mm 95as! Thank you everyone! 🚨

Help!! I’ve read the articles, researched a lot online, and am still undecided on if I should get 95a or 98a durometer wheels. I feel paralyzed by decision fatigue - especially since I am on a budget and can only get one new set of wheels right now.

Where I plan to skate:
- garage with epoxy cement flooring (most often)
- kitchen (laminate wood flooring, some tile). (Most often)
- would also use these at a roller rink but I don’t expect to go more than once a month at first (if at all).

Style: total beginner but wanting to do spins, footwork, artistic skating, etc.

Does anyone have any recommendation on which I should go with? Thank you so much!!

I've been skating for about a year and a half now and Im having issues with the ball and right side of my right foot while learning how to walk on toes and do toe manuals.

Im currently using a Betty Lyttle Hyde cap toe size 10 with a falcon plate. Ive tried using an orthotic insole as well but it seems like its still too hard and not resolving the issue. Most of the softer insoles Ive seen are too big and make the skates fit way too tight so I dont know if I need to try and find a half size up or if there are thinner softer insoles.

I mostly just don't want to have wasted money on the skates because I really love there style and look but worried that the fit may not be right.

If anyone has any suggestions for thinner insoles are any way I can help. Thanks