Anyone know anything about roller blades?

[Gypsy]

Cue all the nineties references and mockery. I miss rollerblading and want to get back into doing it as a work out. So I'm looking at buying some online and was wondering if anyone knew anything about good places to buy from or brands. I also vaguely remember something about having to buy than bigger than your shoe size is or something. Any advice?

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[greasy]

I would go to Dick's, Sports Authority, etc... and try on as many pairs as you can within your price range. Skate around the store a little bit and see what fits/is most comfortable . From there you will know what you like. Do not buy anything below $100 as these will most likely be pure garbage. I am not sure what brands are best since all I buy are hockey skates. I would check Amazon and read the reviews. You definitely do not want your foot moving around in the boot, so get the size that you would normally wear, do not go bigger. I would look into a pair that is in the price range of $150-$200. You will get some good quality skates without going overboard.

 

[Gypsy]

Thank you! I wasn't sure that they did still sell them in stores. The one's I saw on Amazon looked kinda cheap and super gay. I'll have to check out those stores and see what I can find.

 

[divasixstar]

They still exist! i have some actually.. make sure you get ones with brakes, even though i never use mine, its still good to have for safety. also, make sure the bearings *sp* are good, the better the bearings, the smoother the blading experience will be =)

 

[Yaj Yak]

can there be a mockery thread made.

 

[greasy]

Some quicks finds that look good.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4007030#showReviews

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10871453

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10884759

 

[radioguy6]

back in HS i rigged 2 cordless 18V drills to drive the back wheels of my old blades. Shit was the best but only worked for like 5 minutes before the batteries ran dry.

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

i'd be interesting in some 5 wheel speed skates.. used to 0wn the races at roxy wheels!

 

[ThirdgenTa]

Don't know much about them, but I still use the same rollerblades I used in HS to rollerblade with my dog lol

 

[Gypsy]

can there be a mockery thread made.

Only after I have them and I'll even post a picture to kick it off!

 

[Gypsy]

Some quicks finds that look good.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4007030#showReviews

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10871453

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10884759

Thanks for taking the time to check em out. I'll look into these ones.

 

[divasixstar]

back in HS i rigged 2 cordless 18V drills to drive the back wheels of my old blades. Shit was the best but only worked for like 5 minutes before the batteries ran dry.

lazy!! but hilarious

 

[DanJ]

I wouldn't get anything with less than abec 5 bearings. Abec 3s were kinda shitty and 7 or 9s were flyin.

 

[SuperDaveGSE]

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Fruit booters LOL


go to play it again sports. I bet you could even find some hip 90's era roller blades.

 

[SirMarco]

From like 6th grade through mid high school I was a booter. Did "aggresive skating". Was sponsored by a local shop, PAWN and Salomon. I woke up and realized it was pretty dumb sport and never skated again.
OK back on topic. Head to Dicks, like stated above, and try them on. I would recommend picking up a semi decent pair. They will feel more comfy and form to your foot better.

 

[KAR]

Me personally I'd look into K2 skates. I know quite a few people that had them over the years and really liked them. I've had to borrow my brothers before as I didn't have my skates(hokey skates, Mission's FTW) and was really impressed by them. Not sure what local stores carry them but I'm sure a few of the stores you go to try skates will have them.
But here's their website for now.
http://k2skates.com/inline-skates?gender=womens

And ditto to what everyone else said, spend the money on a better pair. More form fitting,better bearings, all around it will make it much more enjoyable.

 

[KAR]

I also know playitagain will bake the blades so they form to your feet better, not sure if that is just for hockey skates or if they'll do that to any skate. It extremely helps with breaking in the skates and them forming to your foot.

 

[ThirdgenTa]

Cesar Milan the Dog Kicker!!!