If you'd like to download this video you can do so here on sellfy. The price is now "pay what you want" if you like what you see go throw a couple bucks to Mike Torres and Leon Basin so we can see more from these guys in the future!
When I saw Jump Street Podcast getting a "D" because they didn't "release Broskow's VOD for free"... Luckily I decided to keep watching and at 7:00 I recovered from the shock.
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Please, support the JSP guys on their Patreon. And that Torres & Broskow's VOD can be found here on Mike Torres' Sellfy (for $10): https://sellfy.com/p/YBRq/
He's 31 and the video was released January 2015. If you're interested you can still buy it here for $4. It's well worth it if you ask me. He's also a performer on the Nitro Circus action sports tour.
This. I picked skating back up after a 5 year hiatus at the age of 23 and I feel like I have way more potential.
Check out this dude Richie Eisler, he's well into his 30's and skates like a hard-ass: https://vimeo.com/31214119
Not sure if this meets ALL your criteria, but I got this ski bag from Amazon for my SO and he loves all the compartments and space for skates and personal items.
Amazon! It's one of those modular ones, which I wanted because we have high ceilings and tons of skates, and wanted it to fit in this space. This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZW77NC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_V7YH2HSP8531ZXKPKT4M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Take everything apart you can. If the boot can come off cleanly, take it off and either throw it in the washer or hand wash it. It may need to be done twice due to the smell. It is debatable if you wish to use a dryer or just air dry+towels. You may also consider using baking soda to soak up some of the moisture and the smell.
Plastic and metal - Any plastic parts just give them a good soak and some hand washing. I believe your frame is plastic as well, but if it is metal it would follow a similar setup, just avoid soaking to prevent rust. Axles and spacers, same thing. If they are rusted over though, you may need to just toss them though.
Wheels and bearings - I cannot speak for wheels, not much knowledge, but they are probably fine anyways just needing a good polish. Bearings, if they are the non-cleanable kind, they are probably not worth attempting to repair, just buy new ones, they run like $20 on Amazon. If the bearings are cleanable, like they have a removable rubber insert, look up some bearing cleaning guides.
If you don't have the tools for removing stuff, you can pickup a bearing pusher and Allen Wrench usually pretty cheap. Here is a $13 one on Amazon which ships in 4-5 days with standard shipping to USA. If you need help with parts suggestions in the event something needs to be replaced, feel free to ask me or anyone around here.
I hope everything works out for you. Awesome job diving into action like that, I know it is just being in the right place at the right time, but still awesome job helping the kid out.
Tagaderm is a lifesaver for road rash I get the big ones and seal it off for a few days. Doesn't hurt to wear clothes or shower. That first shower though 😬
I like these huge ones. 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing - 8" x 12" - - Box of 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CYEWKC/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_apa_i_MarfFbFQAAQY4
Following but as others have said this concept has sort of been done.
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For you and anyone else looking, I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEXKR4C
They are frameless, so I get good vision all around. They cover a good area around my eyes. They fit well under my bone-conducting headphones. They are really light and very comfortable to wear. They are tough so can easily be put into a bag (I'll at least put them in a little glasses "soft case", just a fabric bag). And the gasket they come with is removable and handy for other times where I might want glasses that can offer some extra protection. I have these in all three versions, clear, mirrored, grey (sunglasses). I wear whatever is most appropriate for where the sun is at the time.
Powerblading refers to a relatively new variation on rollerblading that combines elements and technologies of both aggressive and freeskating, with an emphasis on using urban environments creatively and at speed. "Powerblade" is a generic name for the style of inline skate used, based on aggressive boots but with larger frames and often riding a flat set-up of eight wheels, instead of the anti-rocker or freestyle frames more common in pure aggressive skating. Powerbladings adds grinds to freeskating. Or other way around – it incorporates speed and freedom of freeskating in to aggressive blading. Direct quote from wikipedia. This is an example of Powerblading BTW.
I was going to say the same thing about probably being too high. Make sure those knees are bent more than when going forward. Also scissoring your legs when going backwards will also give more stability.
Another thing you can do is get some slalom cones, they're like $6 for 10 of them or a little more for 20 on Amazon. I got this set. Space them out pretty far and go backwards through them, weaving left and right. The more you do it, the more precise and fluid your movements will get and it will help overall. As you get better, space them closer, then put them at uneven lengths, then circles, etc to give more of a challenge. I am still working on gathering more speed myself, but the slalom cones have been helping me maintain my balance and get over my fear of falling while going backwards.
Bravo on your response @Consistent_Ball_7791!
I found a good slalom playlist on YouTube that I'd like to recommend. I'd suggest going through it one video at a time and mastering each step along the way. Also take a few notes on the names of the moves for easy reference when practicing. And get some cones from Amazon! I got these and can recommend them.
InMoveSkates slalom lessons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXMFq8kmrtPOszOVIWt8DFrPaG-lwMudI
Yeah, you're doing insanely well for 2 months. I know people who have been blading for years who can't do what you're doing! Yeesh!
Where you fell, you seemed to hesitate on the transition back to front and then couldn't get your other foot in place in time. This kind of confidence and timing in execution comes in time. I am glad you had pads on though!
As for wrist protectors. There are a couple common types. There are the ones that are more like splints, with a curved piece of plastic. These can push your hand backwards and relies on you sliding on the plastic L shape. Then there are palm protector types which don't have the L shape. If those are WalMart pads, I am guessing they are the splint variety. I'd try a pair of palm protectors like these (measure your palm and wrist to ensure the right size): https://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-Skate-Protective-Unisex-Protection/dp/B07XTYQYXT/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=wrist%2Bguards%2Brollerblade&qid=1623534958&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1
Or if you got some money to burn and want some heavy duty ones: https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Snow-Flexmeter-Wrist-Guard/dp/B00K8ORA06/ref=mp_s_a_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=wrist+guards+rollerblade+heavy+duty&qid=1623535386&sr=8-23
Clip-on red blinking lights on my backside, reflective tape on my helmet, and illuminated armbands that runners use for night runs, like these.
I usually clean them monthly or after skating wet or dirty roads. Some people hate doing maintenance, but I enjoy it. I think of it as a meditative experience. With a good cleaning regimen, my bearings last almost indefinitely. As suggested, Bones Reds are the best bang for your buck and have removeable shields for easy cleaning.
Cleaning:
1. Remove shields and put in mason jar with enough acetone to cover all your bearings.
2. Shake well (you might have to do this a couple times changing out your acetone if the bearings are super dirty.)
3. Take out bearings and pat dry with a paper towel.
4. Spin bearing in your hand to make sure you get out all the acetone. Let them air dry or speed up the process with a hair dryer. Just make sure all the acetone has evaporated.
5. Drop a few drops of your favorite oil. I use Hoppe's Or get Bones Speed Cream. (I've never used it, but you can't go wrong with a bearing manufacturer's recommendation). Just don't use WD-40. Ever.
6. Spin the bearings in your hand to ensure good coverage.
7. Put your shields back on and reassemble your wheels.
Good as new!
This fixed blister problems for me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SR3MPDQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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When skating I wear them with thinner merino wool socks and these over the socks.
It could be that the bearing is a little out of alignment inside the wheel. It could also be that the bearing is not pushed down fully into the wheel. I use this tool to remove and to insert my bearings in my wheels:
I’ve found my Nathan Hydration Vest with the hydration bladder removed to be perfect for carrying just a few things. Skate tool, wallet, phone, 360 cam, selfie stick, small tripod. I’ve got room for slippers and water too.
I bought it 8 years ago when I was training for a marathon and it’s great because it’s very small and designed to be worn while moving.
There are quite a few after market brakes that work. The FR 4 wheel brake and Flying Eagle brake are both pretty universal.
Throwing this out there, but I have my daughters Rollerblade Microblades sitting in my garage not being used, since she outgrew them. They are in great condition, and can accommodate 4x76 or 3x80, have a brake and are adjustable. If you want to pay for shipping you can have them. I am unsure what shipping shipping cost is like from the US, if its even worth it. Or if its a gift and need to be new. But they are yours if you want.
These are them here.
I’m a new lurker to this sub, I mostly longboard, but this is what I like using when I’m out on the bike trail for the day. Sometimes I flip it around so I can still use my hands for things.
Try using Reddit Is Fun for android. Sticky threads are visible with that app. Or just visit rollerblading.reddit.com on your mobile browser if you can't use Reddit is Fun.
Sorry, but there's nothing mods can do about this problem. That's an issue to take up with the developers of whichever app you use.
I've been waiting for these things to come out. There's another one that's a six-rotor i've seen that's pretty badass https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sqdr/hexo-your-autonomous-aerial-camera?ref=card
>I'm a relatively new skater. Started about 10 months ago and have been loving it. I just finished high school and would love to move to the city, Melbourne, next year for university. I'd like to prepare myself with the necessary skills to skate in an urban environment. So, what skills would you guys recommend I practise before my move so I remain safe?
In general, skating in the city would/should follow the same etiquette as biking in the city, so the basic skill set needed to do that (being able to turn your head/torso when moving at speed to maintain situational awareness, being able to signal turning directions while moving at speed, and so on - see here and here, and substitute "bike"/"cycle" for "skate").
As far as skill sets, speed control (including slaloming and various stopping techniques, both with and without employing the heel brake) will always be crucial.
After that, it depends on what type of skating you're interested in doing - are you looking at more of a pure commuting experience (e.g. using the skates primarily, or even solely, as vehicles to travel from one point to another), or more of a fitness/recreational experience (e.g. using the skates primarily, or even solely, as a means of exercise, rather than primarily as a means of transportation), or more of a parkour-ish powerblading experience (e.g. less of a focus on roads/trails, and more of a focus on tackling obstacles like stairs, ledges & benches, kicking-off of walls, and so on), or some mixture of those?
You can kinda see for yourself. Overcast and wet with only a couple clear days in the forecast. I was there last month, but the smoke from the fires burning inland choked the air. The only skating I did was at the ice rink setup in Union Square, where I was the only one doing laps fakie. Got some wicked sores on my ankles from the cheap ass rental skates, though.
Haha, that's cool man but it's been much longer than 20 years. The Hoax came out exactly 20 years ago in 1994 but the Olsen brother started the company Rollerblade in 1980, Doug Boyce, maybe the first aggressive skater was doing gaps in 87 and Chris Edwards did the first recorded handrail on skates a year before you were born, in 1991.
This is well worth a watch for sure. https://vimeo.com/2266111
Yes it is limited, I have had my eyes on These for when it's time for me to change wheels but the Undercover T-rex 86A have been very good to me so far, durable and fast/responsive and not too expensive. Hopefully the market for wheels gets broader since there are pretty much just race wheels and stock wheels and just a few in between in terms of quality/price. I have even seen Rollerblade Hydrogen 125mm on the Tempest 3WD however I don't see anywhere that you can buy just the wheels. Maybe contact Rollerblade and say you want to replace your wheels?
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I use this one from Amazon. Highly recommend!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFY490E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_1SZHPCX1XB7VA9EWHPWM
Those are toe inserts for hockey skates to take away the vertical room in the toe box. It sticks to the inside of the boot, worked really well for me once when I bought the wrong size skates.
Small dab of blue loctite on the threads of each axle bolt. Apply, install, tighten, and let the loctite dry overnight to form the bond.
I kept getting rained on and my ILQ-9 bearings were absolutely terrible for water situations, so I decided to do some testing. I got these really inexpensive bearings for $8.95 for 20, then I removed the grease from them and replaced with Phil Waterproof Grease. So far I have ran it through the rain and puddles a few days and have had no issues with rust. It has additives for anti-rust and anti-corrosion. It also seems to roll a lot smoother than regular grease. In a few roll tests so far, they have performed well. I'm actually pretty impressed by these cheap bearings. If you find yourself getting trapped in the rain during this Rainey season often, you may wish to try a similar route.
Ankle booties.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791SG9BX/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_glt_i_A18RH2EQBDZQE86RNDZE
When you say ankle pain im thinking your malleolus or an accessory navicular (some people have one, some dont).
Either the padding broke down, or there was pressure on you ankle bone and you developed the injury overtime. It took me almost a year in Ps next skates before I had similar problems.
Erm you sure about it being only for inline, is this not this one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MQ4CMMH/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wife has rollerskates and she uses it to do her wheels changes as well.
I keep my gear in a large rectangular plastic laundry basket. Once the spring arrives and the temperatures are above freezing I keep the basket in my sun room. This morning I have my pads and helmet sitting outside facing towards the morning sun to dry it out and remove the smell. I went on a 21 mile / 33.79 km ride yesterday afternoon. The morning sun is pretty good at this but I have to avoid leaving it out too long as it fades the black straps on my Triple Eight Saver Series Pad Set with Kneesavers, Elbowsavers and Wristsavers:
If none of the other comments help, you could try something like lace-bite pads, but pulled up a little higher. Just put your usual socks over top of them.
Sounds like a plan! Just remember to cut it enough so it never goes behind or in front of the top buckle area. If it goes above or below, it'll put some diagonal strain on the buckle. Before I knew to cut the tab, the top strap had a sharp bend being put into it and the buckle was being pulled in a direction it isn't designed to be pulled in.
I also tighten my top cuff quite a lot. I got some 2mm ankle booties to help lock things up, but I would like to try more of an ankle sleeve which would go higher up. The ankle booties do help with ankle lock, but don't affect the top cuff much since they don't go up that high. I haven't tried these,but I'm considering maybe some lace bite ankle sleeves which come with some gel pads in the front or maybe get some skate socks.
Ankle sleeves example (I have not tried these yet): https://www.amazon.com/CRS-Cross-Lace-Bite-Pads/dp/B07T4K7PY4
Or some skate socks: https://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-High-Performance-Sock-XL/dp/B077D87X2D/
I agree with your choice of palm protectors rather than the wrist-split style wrist guards.
As for elbow and knee pads, I found some surprisingly good ones at Walmart for $20. The brand is "8-ball" but these seem to be the exact same pads as Triple Eight brand which are almost twice as expensive. They fit my arms well, do not slip, and can just strap directly to the arm.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Eight-Ball-Black-Pads-3pk-8/100456104
I'd also suggest the OP replace the wrist guards with a palm-protector style wrist guard, like these (measure your palm and wrist with a string first to get the correct size): https://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-Skate-Protective-Unisex-Protection/dp/B07XTYQYXT/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=rollerblade+inline+skate+wrist+guard&qid=1623211085&sr=8-5
Try some Ezeefit ankle booties. I just had a pair come in today (2mm). When briefly testing them, they snugged my feet in better and eliminated most of the heel lift I had in my FR skates that occurred when balancing on my front wheels. https://www.amazon.com/Ezeefitsports-2mm-Ankle-Bootie-BLK/dp/B00U9UG4QA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ezeefit%2Bankle%2Bbooties%2B2mm&qid=1622702955&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1
You might want to try the 3mm ones though since it seems you might have more of an issue than I did.
Lol, yeah.. this sort of fall used to be no big deal..back when I was a teen..but I'm getting up there in age now. My bones are a bit creakier than they used to be! lol. Thanks for the well wishes. :)
I recently started skating with a group and they've really pushed me out of my comfort zone. It's been great, but also kind of scary too, not gonna lie, lol. Going full tilt down a hill with an intersection at the bottom or bombing down a parking garage is not something I would normally do on my own! But.. it's such a rush!! This old blader is just gonna put some pads on though.. lol
I got the idea for a wearable light because a few of the people in the group have them and they seem to work really well. They aren't helmet lights, it's more like a strap that goes over your chest and back, with a flashlight on the front and a glowing light on the back. Night time skating is really nice because it's cooler out and there are less cars everywhere, but not seeing the ground in front of me in less than well lit areas was a challenge. I don't know how well this brand works yet, since it hasn't arrived in the mail, but this is what I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/sanguiner-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Backlight-Flashlight/dp/B07K9K7XC4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=night+running+light+zenoplige&qid=1622518994&sr=8-3
Why not just try these -
I have them in my RB Maxxums. Totally solved the "big in the toe box" issue. I didn't use the adhesive, just slid them in and slide my toes underneath them when I put them on. I don't even know they're there. It's worth a shot before you gut a brand new pair of skates.
They look a bit too long, but if you size down, they might be too narrow?
If the width and everything else is just right, you could try those little foam things at the toe. I actually got some Powerfoot hockey inserts for my RB Maxxums and they totally did the trick (I had too much room in the toe box but everywhere else is perfect).
Something like these. Yes they let you more easily tighten the skates as they retain tension better.
Wow, I have no idea how I missed the notification for your reply... this is so very helpful. Thanks a ton for taking the time to explain all of this! Just earlier today I was trying to go through your videos/insta to try to see if I could see the brand on any of these components 😆. I was able to find the Ulanzi VL49 and will probably pick one up because it's just so darn cool. The finger mounting of your white light is really appealing, but I might go with this bike light for the battery life and try to come up with some sort of wrist mounting. Thanks so much!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DyDo.yury.rollertutor
This app might be somewhat helpful? Depending how advanced of tricks and slides you're talking. There are also plenty of YouTube playlists of tutorials, just gotta find the right ones for what you want.
I've been using these G-Form E-line knee pads after a couple road rashes/falls. They're a bit on the more expensive side (~$100 USD), but they're quite comfortable, stay in place really well, and well-ventilated with the open back design (compared to full gaskets). Plus you get the g-form protection for the nastier spills.
Added bonus: It's a zipper and velcro-secure on the calf, and velcro-only on the thigh. Meaning, you don't need to take off your skates to put em on/take em off.
Thanks for asking! My better half who already has a pair of FRs helped me figure out the right size to get and they’re perfect. A little bit of discomfort the first 20 minutes of skating, but they’ve felt better on my feet each time I’ve put them on since then.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LNW4M44/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just did 3 laps in my neighborhood for the first time. 2 was the .6 mile i was doing before. using my knees more I think helped. and these insoles I bought are comfy with high arch support with a plasticish frame and only 13 dollars for the black ones. so there is hope. insoles
I had the same problem with powerslide boots. Don't know if thats what you got, but these are a life saver.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791SG9BX/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_f2FeGbYJMQC0D
You might have a nasty pressure point on your Malleolus. Look up heat molding or using a heat gun and how to push out the pressure point.
It could be that, your muscles not being developed or a combo of the above.
I have a combo. Once I punched out my pressure points, and once I got the sleeves and had sometime off, a month due to a unrelated broken foot, I was good.
I use a Quickdraw similar to this one:
It's basically two carabineers connected by a strap. I clip one skate to each carabineer and then carry them by the strap or over my shoulder.
I can't claim credit for the idea though, another redditor showed me that.
Yeah, the little discs are bearing spacers (specifically, those are "floating" spacers for 8mm axles - these sleeve-type spacers are for 6mm axles), and they go in between the bearings in the middle of the wheel. If you already have spacers in your wheels, then you don't need to worry (unless you were on 6mm axles before). The smaller black bolts are the frame bolts (to attach the frame to the boot), and Seba/FR uses 5mm bolts while most of the rest of the industry uses 4mm, which is why they probably don't fit in your non-Seba/FR boot.
Seba, FR, and a few other other skate/frame makers use one-sided "speed" axles that thread directly into the frame instead of a second axle component. This means you only need one allen wrench to open them up.
Joey Mantia recently did a video on frame positioning. It's from the perspective of a speed skater but the advice he gives applies to most other skating disciplines. It should help you figure out the best position for your frame.
I started skating at the age of 47 in May of 2019 on these exact skates. My recommendation is to get a set of pads like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WTUY7G
I started with the rollerblade set but moved to these last June because I liked the knee pads, which I was already using because I had replaced the knee pads months before that. I like these because the straps are better quality and they are also easier to get on and off especially in the winter months when its 30F and I have several layers on.
I wore out my stock Zetrablade wheels after about 50 hours of skating. I replaced them with a set of harder wheels 85A which last significantly longer.
Make sure you get protective gear and a helmet. I can't tell you how many times my gear saved me when I was just starting out in May of 2019 at the age of 47. My first set was the RollerBlade set but I prefer this set because it's easier to get on and off: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WTUY7G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hey there! 31F who just returned to skating after 15 years here! I bought a pair of women’s Rollerblade Zetrablades for about $100 US two or three weeks ago and have been hitting the local skate park/bike trail about every other day since then. The stock liners are not the greatest; once I’ve got my skills and endurance built back up, I’ll trade up for a higher quality set of blades. For now though, they’re great!
Here’s a link to a men’s set on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NRAEBTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_U3ibCbPNQ3AJN
I see you’re in the U.K. so I’m not sure about availability or shipping there, but they might be worth considering
I bought them on Amazon, Bladerunner 0T613100821-8 by Rollerblade Advantage Pro XT Women's Adult Fitness Inline Skate, Black and Light Blue, Inline Skates
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZWMKVL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1.KsCbETHKCBZ
Since I’m a beginner, I wanted to try something cheaper to play around with, so I’m not expecting these to be the best skates ever, but I do want to make sure they’re fitting properly
I normally wear something between 8 and 9 (womens) and ordered a size 9 based on their sizing chart
Hey I actually came across that video and have already watched it! I’ve been trying to find other people with similar problems to find a solution, but mostly I only find people talking about the fit of the ankle part of the boot and the length of the boot, where my problem is just the toebox.
So maybe my foot just doesn’t fit the width of the boot very well like you said (even with thick socks). Insoles sounds like a good idea so I’ll try that before trying to buy another pair.
I just bought these on amazon... came in a 16 pack to change all 8 wheels, and came with rollerblade sized spacers with the 8mm bearings. Some of the product reviews say they don't come with spacers, so I'm not really sure. The spacers that came with the wheels that came with my skates didn't fit in the new wheels I bought, but the spacers that came with the Bones Reds fit perfect.
I'm guessing if you bought an 8 pack, they might assume you were buying bearings for skateboard wheels and include a skateboard tool instead.
Someone else recommended those bearings, and I'm extremely happy... I roll completely across the park. Maybe buy the 16 pack and replace them all.
Interesting point! I think a recreational boot cuff that rises high enough on the calf will do, but I’m not sure. I found a few on amazon, split between K2 and Rollerblades, what’s your take given the ankle support consideration?
I ordered some circular gel pads from amazon and cut the center out to make donuts. I also wear a gel ankle sleeve and stuff my sock with a 1/2 soft foam pad to thicken up my inside upper ankle (allows the boot to be tight without cinching the top strap as much, thus taking pressure of the malleolus bone.). This is all for my left foot. My right foot is completely fine with nothing - really strange. But with this setup I have zero pain.
Yeah they do seem a bit hard to turn in tight spaces although I chalk that up to my beginner level skill. There are folks on youtube who rip with these but theyve been rollerblading for like 15 years lol.
sleeve: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000289XWQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
gel disc: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076PSX6FR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you want to go even farther back, check out my really old documentary, R-Society. I did this for school and released it on havenskate.com too.
Trailer for those that can't spend 18min watching people talk :)
I bought a set of 16 K2 twincam ILQ9 bearings for 40 Euro. That's not expensive for what you get.
u/cbrayson I'm selling my Hyper bag if you're interested (Located in EU), Hasn't been used much, hence the reason why I'm selling a few items. Not sure if this bag fits your criteria, but it's great, as you can also store your helmet too.
People say these aren't for people with wide feet. If you have normal feet you can't go wrong with the XTs, they're simply superb.
I have normal feet, bought them true to size (43 Europe) and they fit like gloves.
I would recommend you to get booties to prevent blisters around the ankle area:
>Is it safe to use isopropanol as solution?
Last time I cleaned my bearings, since I don't have kerosene around I used 100% IPS and worked like a charm.
For grease I'm using this and is truly good, although you need to have bearings you can service (removable caps/separator):
You can find them in Amazon and AliExpress.
I got 80mm 8 wheels set for 36 Euro (with bearings)
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09267B4VP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For 110mm they cost like normal wheels, around 60 Euro for a 6 wheel set.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B094JNXL75/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi. These are the laces. I tried to find thicker ones but is hard, also the color requirements make finding them quite harder.
I bought two pairs of each (150mm length each lace) and laced them in pairs since they were a bit too thin. The good thing is that I tie a knot at the end of them so when I fully loosen the laces they will never go back through the holes.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07N2WQ9PW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After some searching, I found these on Amazon UK. Just incase anyone finds this thread in the future looking for the same thing.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ABOTXDA?psc=1&smid=A14I5R3FU4V3FX&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
Would size 41/ 270mm def be too small for you in CJ Carbons?
Randomly Kate's Skates has a pair list£d on Amazon (TBF doubt stock exists) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seba-Aggressive-Black-Skates-7-5/dp/B01FMEK6BQ/ref=pd_sbs_sccl_1_1/261-1980423-5646020?pd_rd_w=1yZG5&pf_rd_p=c90ec214-58e5-4089-9469-cee2bb7b5d96&pf_rd_r=7GVK2K71P03KT09NV6BG&pd_rd_r=ebb22ac6-623b-4438-93e0-ff0c9d699e86&pd_rd_wg=TWMZv&pd_rd_i=B01FMEK6AM&psc=1
saltyneighbor says most stock seems small
Recently I saw someone posting that they replaced normal laces with those sled tying laces that are sometimes used in sneakers. Sth like these.
This is awesome, honestly need more of this - especially cause i feel this community is coming alive!!
I started my own database, bit messy but i find it useful to keep track of all the techniques i want to learn/grinding/and refining. (My Training Plan and technique database (on Notion)
This reminds me that life is like a video game, giving a visual of what to achieve next or “unlock” its honestly such a rewarding feeling. Instead of feeling like wasting your time on a digital world with no real tangible real world achievement, i wanted to gamify my life. This helps!
Will def add this to my skating tool-box 🛠
similar problem here. used heatgun, but I cant seen to get enough force into that spot
i bought these pads and glued them into the boots
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07P42VMM4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
my foot length is 220mm and width 210mm. I have managed to find 2 websites that sell smaller adult RB Cruisers 1 and 2 and these seem like they would fit me?
That's good to know! I'm also looking at the FR Junior skates as an option if I can't find any adult skates that would fit me.
Thank you so much for all your help the past 2 days!
Look like these: https://www.amazon.in/Schwinn-Girls-Adjustable-Inline-Skate/dp/B07JZ2MJDC
It seems like 64mm is the diameter of inline setup wheels. They don't look much worn, so you can just measure them.
They probably can be upsized to around 72mm, but you won't know until you try.
Hey, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the episode as much as I did making it with Chris. I really enjoy doing these and would like to continue. While these are free for you, they're not for me. Besides the usual equipment costs (I had to sell a pair of skates to buy the recorder) and hosting fees, this episode involved taking a full day off work, as well as the gas money to travel to San Jose. That being said, I've launched a Patreon account where you can give as much or as little support as you'd like: https://www.patreon.com/citizenkrans I'd prefer not to have to ask and know no one in blading is a millionaire, but I'm hoping these episodes could at least become self-sustaining. Cheers, and thanks for listening.
Can we plz change its always hot, today i go out skating with tshirt and i was sweating a LOT it is supposed to be fckn winter! In summer it is even worse, its like a free sauna but you cant get out (usually around 40-50°C)
I'd consider the sector from the problematic area shown in the screen-shot (View Full Size Image > Zoom (in section Tools)) to be semi-rural-semi-residential, which I wouldn't consider an urban environment. I don't think the Google Street View capture of the--old--pavement does it justice, it's worse than it look IMHO.
As I mentioned in the OP, it's not far from the metropolitan area limit, so the population density is considerably lower than in the metropolis. Here's part of that sector description: >After the construction of the first wooden bridge in 18##[<50], two main areas emerged. The commercial area was CITY, and the agricultural was SOMETHING_OF_CITY. So as the screenshot show (on the top-right), there's still non-negligible agricultural area although in 150+ years the population grew.
>an aggressive boot with "powerblading" frames and 80mm wheels can take a real beating no problem that's for impact, but how about vibrations? I chose my skates with a metal frame for durability but if I go a little faster than I'm comfortable with on that road, I'm starting to have trouble seeing so much as it vibrates ; and that's with 90 mm.
You could cut & add a layer of velcro tape (the softer side) either to the base of your skate or on top of the insole. You can build up a few areas with multiple layers if you wish.
It's 2.5mm but gives a bit of course. You can also place pieces elsewhere in the skate (if you can manage to insert your foot without disturbing it, Igor being one-piece might suit that if you unlace them properly & open tongues up when putting them on).
I feel like if I use larger socks it's sloppier & more likely to get movement, this can fill negative space quite well.
Link to the Gumtree ad with all the descriptions.
K2s are probably sold and I'm rethinking selling the Kaltiks 😂
They're making the frames available separately! I love how when asked about it, Pieter dismissed the Endless fad saying he prefers a frame dedicated to one setup or the other. Guess something changed his mind.
I'm glad, because the Endless frames really do not look good, and I've been so surprised to see it take this long for them to garner any competition. All Symetrics need do now is add a natural rocker to their frames. They already have a better looking and better built product, now with the 4x + 3x combo. They also cost just as much.
Well, I’ll ask you and if you can’t help I’ll make a post.
Know anything about Salomon DR85’s? I’ve found a pair locally for like 45 bucks and I’ve never skated more than a couple times in my life, and definitely not inline. Want to do it mostly for fitness/fun, not really looking to do aggressive (at least at this point).
FB post with the actual skates.
For the reference, I made my footbed out of a simple 4mm piece of rubber: Rubber Sheet 300mm x 300mm x 4mm Thick https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MUO7RSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_42XKD9KR267QKWP57JSK
Yep - FCO - except the older blue ones like so: https://www.gumtree.com/p/skates-skateboards/roces-rome-fco-rollerblades-inline-skates-mens-size-12/1326004308
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in fact.... those are identical down to the same wheels which I put on recently from skatehut lol!
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Thanks for the suggestions - I'll look into the M12 (which do indeed look quite similar... I think I read that the FCO was created as a rental skate based on the M12 originally, so it's a good idea)
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Everyone used to use Hyper Fat Boys on those old Rollerblades back in the day and those were 72s. There were some wheels called Toy Killas made by Senate that were popular and I think they were even a bit bigger but I'm not sure. So, yeah, 72s will fit.
Edit: In fact, here's a pair of TRS (same frame as boxcars) with the stock 72s on them. I had a pair of these back in the day.
https://sellfy.com/9to5digimedia/p/mviqvi/
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Here's the link to the download page, there's other sick ass content also. I don't work for them or anything, just wanted to share.
I'll contact the content creator James right now and see what the issue is!
EDIT: It seems like it's working, just the link I posted above is shoddy! Try this one HERE.
Well I was mainly joking. But as a kid it was one of my favorite movies, it's not great at all but I loved it as a rollerblading child.
Its on Disney plus as it was a Disney Channel original.
I think the megacruiser frame I have is different to what they later put on the skates, I think it's a softer alloy. I've been told the frames Powerslie later put on the megacruiser skates were much better made (https://www.ecosia.org/images?q=megacruiser+gold+frame#id=A8562821E2C92F662983EEE6D6E68336D3E9E710)
Been looking for this too.
I tried that FitoTrack that u/join_the_slark_side mentioned in this thread.
It is good. Simple and adfree. I can browse the data in app or export GPX-file to computer and view it there with any other app.
[ Had hard time finding this thread again with the search tool so I'll add some serch words here: sports tracker fitness app gps plotter free open source data protection mishandling sensitive personal information privacy guard concern android ios ]
RB did, the spitfire lol. Although I did see a pretty close version is actually available. But we can't use them because we NEED plastic frames to minimize gym floor damage. This Amazon link is the exact model I'm speaking of... literally the spitfire but we can't use them.
https://www.amazon.ca/Rollerblade-Microblade-Adjustable-Inline-Skate/dp/B07G2M76H5
I've tried a Rollerblade and the Triple8 wrist guard, but neither felt durable enough during falls. I eventually came across this. It imitates a medical brace with hard plastic splints covering the front and back of your wrist. The fabric is unlikely to ever rip since it's not on the surfaces used during falls. It's got two straps around the wrist, so it stays in place even if your wrist are skinny. Plus the palmar side has impact protection padding made from a non-Newtonian material called d3o (seems to be used for other high impact sports). A bit on the pricier side but I've not found anything more robust.
Hard Pads!!
You can slam really hard in aggressive and knees are often the second thing to hit the ground. If you have knee pads, some of the safest ways to fall are onto your knees. I find a hard knee pads have enough bulk that they protect the side of my knee even though there isn't that much padding there. If it is an issue, do both!
Ideally you want something that isn't going to move around on your leg when you fall. I really like Ennui's park pads as the sleeve and the rubbery bit at the top and bottom keep it in place really well.
https://www.amazon.com/Ennui-Park-Knee-Gasket-Protective/dp/B07QQF4881
Also, soft pads will probably get shredded pretty fast if you actually fall on them.
These are the adapters you need. They’ll make the wheels/spacers fit properly on the 6mm axles, but I cannot vouch for whether the wheels will effectively light up. The plastic/magnetic spacers have to be making pressured contact with the bearing, and the aluminum adapter might preclude them from doing that if either the plastic or the aluminum part are an imprecise measurement. I’ve seen one or two people report that they’re hit or miss on some wheels. Hopefully others will chime in with positive feedback.
These Carhartt’s have become my go-to skate sock: Carhartt Women's 3 Pack Force Performance Work Crew Socks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779JY9KB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3TR8KT3S7H82PE50GARR?psc=1
I’m certain they have a men’s analog if you poke around a bit. They are very cushy without taking up too much extra room in my boots, and I haven’t had any issues with blisters or chaffing yet.
That's the best brand of light up wheels by far.
I have found using a generous amount of light synthetic oil on the inner bearing reduces the friction on the inside, which definitely slows it down (independent of the magnetic effects).
This is what I've been using successfully for the last 6 months. Don't try normal bearing oil, it will slow down after a few sessions. This stuff doesn't seem to.
Rollerex Gladiator Waxed Skate Laces (Multiple Size & Color Options) - Quad, Ice, Roller, More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075Q4KVX5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4Y99J3WTTDE77CDQ38AH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I did this on my rb cruisers and it worked really well. I had to do it because i stripped the head on the original frame bolts and ruined the thread in the main hole by drilling the bolt out.
I had never tapped a thread before but it was really easy,
This is the tapping tool i used.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Z7LSVY7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The endless frame should fit the cruisers without doing this though. At least my endless 80 on size 9 uk rb cruisers did.
Nah, PGN bearings. Here: (20 Pack) PGN - 608-2RS Sealed Whoops, I think they are $9.50 now. These are made at a bearing manufacturer in Miami.
More on my testing, which I think you might find interesting. First I tried taking them through puddles with stock grease. 3 out of 16 got a little water in them, the rest has 0 water. I also let them sit overnight. 1 had some slight rust, but it wasn't bad, just spinning the wheel broke the rust up well. (This compared to the ILQ-9 bearings which had completely frozen up and needed major TLC after I stepped through damp grass once) The PGN bearings came packed with a standard grease. I removed all the grease from all the bearings, repacked them with Phil Wood Grease, and replaced the 3 that had some water in them so my test would be valid. The grease I used is a hydrophobic bike grease that is supposed to be smoother than lithium grease and better at protecting from rust. I saw it used on a tutorial for repacking inline skate bearings. Then I literally skated in a rain storm, ran them through 2-3 inch deep puddles, puddle bashed everywhere. Even ran them under the faucet while spinning the wheels. A few of the bearings got a little water in them. I did nothing and expected them to rust some. This did not happen. None of the bearings have rusted at all even under these extreme conditions. I also did a roll test, where I and a friend roll next to me while going at the same speed. There was virtually no difference. There was a slight difference, but I attribute this to their 90mm wheels compared to my 80mm.
I still need to do more testing, where I swap out the ILQ-9 bearings with the PGN's and try skating like 10 miles, recording my speed, time of completion, and just see how I feel, but I've gotten lazy with my testing. Lol
A while back on YouTube I saw Ricardo Lino use a small handheld bearing press that a friend sent him and loved the idea. I searched high and low but it seems like this product is either a prototype or is not easily available in the US. Regardless, I kept at it and after some simple sleuthing, I found a cheap $20 tool used on wheelchair caster wheels which share the same 608/8mm axle bearing as most rollerblade wheels. It also included a bearing puller but I haven’t used this yet.
I found that the bearings remained straighter if began with hand tightening so I purchased two additional stainless wing nuts so I could hand crank the bearing down as far as I could before switching back to the regular nuts using wrenches to bring the bearings flush with the hub. This is just my preference and not at all necessary.
I used Rollerbones bearings that have the removable rubber shield facing the outside so that I wouldn’t need to remove the bearings at all to clean and oil the balls if the puller isn’t easy to use.
This is the exact kit that I ordered on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G9PPGN5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
10/10 for ease of use and design.
In all honesty, I spent a little more to change out the two nuts and two washers with stainless to match the wing nuts but the hardware it comes with is perfectly fine and it will press your bearings right out of the package.
Those have this type of axle spacer in them. You need ones that are just to space the bearings apart, not sleeve the axle/bearings.
https://www.amazon.com/outstanding-Roller-Skates-Aluminum-Spacers/dp/B08D99QX5P/ref=sr\_1\_3?dchild=1&keywords=inline+skate+6mm+spacers&qid=1632675396&sr=8-3