Hey guys, I need help. There are so many brands of roller skates, and I don't know which ones to choose. I'm a beginner at roller skating. I'd like something good to start with so I can skate comfortably. I have wide feet.
I'm looking to get better skates. I was looking at these two, which is better? Or is there a better pair to get? I keep seeing the all black ones on Instagram reels they seem popular?
So I've pretty much wanted to try inline skating my entire 20 years of life, but I never got ones as a kid except for trying them on every single time we were at the ✨️Decathlon ✨️ lol. And it's been too scary trying it out because I had no clue how to get started and didn't want to embarrassingly flail around all on my own in a parking lot. But recently I found out there are ✨️Inline skate lessons✨️ really close to me that offer their memberships to every level (even zero experience) so I'm determined to take a leap and go embarras myself there! Once you get good enough, you even get to go on organized recreative rides, which sounds so fun!
I was going to go to a professional skate shop and buy whatever they advised (I did save up for it!), but the responsible part of my brain interrupted my impulsive nature quickly enough to say I should probably get more affordable second hands to atleast try the sport for like a month or a season before I jump into to that investment..
So I'm looking for skates that are good enough to not put me off the sport by starting with bad skates, but I don't think it needs to be absolute A brand since I'm only trying them out a month or so.. Are any of these good? Which one would you pick or should I expand the searche area?
These are the ones posted most recently in my shoe size
I've done a little research about all the different qualities like soft vs hard boot, but I'm just not so sure what I'm looking for yet. It'll be mostly inside on lessons, but also on streets/bike paths, maybe curbs. And right now I'm mostly still doubting whether I'll even be able to stand up without falling lol
So I’m old but I’m determined to figure these things out- this is where I’m at today- what should I do to get better?
I'm from Lithuania, Europe, so some of inline skaters are greeting, so as I am, yet is there some sort of special sign, like for example motorcyclists use their left hand and shows I think two fingers on the side. Do you even greet with other skaters in general ofc?
In Lithuania inline skaters are quite a minority, probably that's why everyone greets, at least those who know, beginners most of time looks confused :D
Hellooo, im from ottawa,ohio and ive been wanting to get a new pair of skates and would LOVE to go get new skates from an actual shop so I can get help finding ehay im looking for . But there are non around my area besides a dicks and Dunhams. Anyone know of any good places that im not seeing on Google. Most seem to be skateboard shops.
I wrote here a while back. I've been relearning how to do this because it's been a long time. At first I started on zetrablades but they were making my calves burn. Someone in the comments recommended swapping them for a hardboot style which I did. I got K2 Surge 80s now my calves don't burn when I try them out.
But now I notice my toes scrunch up when I'm on the pavement making my arches hurt. Is this a thing that beginners do that I just will eventually relax out of? Appreciate any more pointers and no falls today!
Went down a rabbit hole on wheel profile this week and it cleared up something that used to confuse me. Profile is just the shape of the riding surface when you look at the wheel end on, and it sets how big your contact patch is, which is the tiny bit of rubber actually touching the floor at any moment. A sharper bullet profile gives a smaller patch that rolls freer on clean fast asphalt, while a rounder profile spreads the rubber wider and grips better on slick or dusty tracks. Body weight plays in too, since a heavier skater loads the wheel enough to run a sharper profile and still find grip, while a lighter skater usually wants the extra bite of a rounder shape. One more thing that helped me: wheels cone as you lean and push on one edge, and once they cone the two edges grip differently and the skate starts feeling twitchy, so rotating on a schedule keeps the profile even and lets you use all the urethane.
Full write-up here: https://www.livelica.com/blogs/inline-speed-skating/inline-speed-wheel-profile-and-contact-patch-how-wheel-shape-changes-grip-and-roll
(wrote this one up on our LiveLica blog)
i live in Türkiye, and I don't have access to expensive models like the Twister XT. im thinking about buying the Flying Eagle F6S Falcon Pro. are there any better models at the same price or for less?
I just for some cheap anarchy revolution 2 skates from vinted as not skated since i was a kid so just to ease me back in (was just £26)
I always liked a chunkier boot hence going for these.
Ile need to replace the wheels if they are worn but will this skate take a 60mm wheel?
As I do intend to skate on the street also so aware i might need bigger then 57mm for this.
I do want to have a go on ramps and grinding but all use them for recreational so would like a slightly larger wheel.
Hey everyone! 👋
I’m a rollerblader myself, and over the past months I’ve been building BladeFeed, a social platform specifically for the rollerblading community.
The idea is to create one place where bladers can share clips, discover other skaters, follow each other, join challenges/battles, use Game of Blade, and generally connect with the community.
The app is still growing, so I’m especially interested in feedback from actual skaters.
What would make a rollerblading-focused social app genuinely useful or fun for you? And what features would make you keep coming back?
I’d rather improve it based on feedback from the community than just guess what people want.
If anyone wants to check it out: bladefeed.app
Happy to answer any questions about how or why I built it. 🛼
i'm torn between three powerslide skates. i wish i didn't have to buy all three of them & have to make returns later.
Anyone knows of a store in south fl where i could try skates (powerline ones) in person? i cant find anything about this on google
Hi, I (26F) am wanting to get into rollerblading for the first time and am a bit overwhelmed by all the brands, sizing and style options for blades and would love some suggestions for what to start out with.
Using the wall method my feet are 24.3 cm in length with socks on (I am usually a US size 8-8.5 in shoes) and I am primarily looking for outdoor urban/recreational use skates. I live in a smaller city and won't be using them for commuting, just for fun. I've read online that hard shell books are best for beginners so I am wanting to start there and would like to stay under $300 if possible.
Any advice or suggestions is so appreciated!
I don’t know about you, but to me it’s a brown (chocolate) color.
Even if it's 30 degrees outside, they don't change color unless they're in direct sunlight. But if you warm them up a bit with a hairdryer at home, the color changes and lasts for a very long time (about an hour).
Looking for where to replace my Rollerblade Maxxum top buckle ASAP either in London or Edinburgh. JT Skates was no luck :(
Open to DIY options as well
I just got my new Alkali inlines and I want to get good wheels for them, I’m pretty okay at skating but I want wheels that will be good for rinks. I mean glowing is pretty cool but I mostly want something that will just make my learning experiences better and skating more comfortable. Thanks guys!
hi!! i used to roller blade a lot early in high school and really loved it (nothing fancy, just riding around) but i was using my moms old skates and when they finally broke, i had kind of grown out of it. now that im in college i want to pick it back up again bc i know i need the exercise and i just think its really fun. im not really looking to do tricks or anything fancy, just riding around parking lots and maybe around campus. ive been looking forward to starting rollerblading again and have a budget ideally under $200.
after doing some research, i decided i really wanted the flying eagle bkb b9 inline skates. i liked that they said they can be adapted/upgraded as i got better (and they come in a SUPER cute brown/orange color). the thing is, the color that i want does not come in my size. i followed several different measuring instructions and they all pointed to me needing a 41/42 (26.5 cm from heel to toe, typically a 10 or 10.5 in womens). i know it’s kind of silly, but i think that i might be more likely to use the skates if i like the color. the only color in that skate that fits me is the black one, and i really want something with a fun color.
i looked around the website and then found the X 3 Shrike that’s in my price range, size, and also a cute color option. i’m just worried that they might be too advanced for me?? the description doesn’t say anything about it being adaptable, but i know that you can typically change out wheels and such.
i’m also open to any other skates that people might suggest!! i really just want to get back into skating and feel kind of cute doing it :)
tldr: i used to be really comfortable rollerblading but haven’t done it in years and am buying new skates. i’m worried flying eagle x 3 shrike might be too “advanced” for me and am looking for advice.
Highlights clip I made from the Philly Free Skate 2026 Event.
This was recorded during the Friday Night session.
I would estimate the group size was roughly 100 skaters and maybe 3 bikes during this session.
You can watch the full session from start to finish here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX7mxpsyIw0
If you'd like to skate with the Philly Landskaters sometime you can find more information about the group here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/rollerblading/wiki/meetup_directory/#wiki_philadelphia
I definitely love skating with this group anytime I get a chance to meetup with them.