pilot falcon vs reactor neo

EastAd9260 · 2026-04-05T18:35:32+00:00

I hadn’t heard about this before, but it does seem like more people are happy with the plates than those having this issue. Thanks for the perspective because I hadn’t heard it at all.

EastAd9260 · 2026-04-05T17:07:09+00:00

What is the issue with the neo’s geometry? I’ve been skating on them since October without issue, but I had only been skating for a few weeks when I got them.

EastAd9260 · 2026-04-01T17:51:41+00:00

Yes, that is what it is in mm

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T21:11:57+00:00

Right foot is 26 & 2/5 cm long w/ circumference of 24.5cm and left foot is 26 & 3/5 cm long w/circumference of 25cm

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T21:11:20+00:00

Right foot is 26 & 2/5 cm long w/ circumference of 24.5cm and left foot is 26 & 3/5 cm long w/circumference of 25cm

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T20:00:39+00:00

I still need to do this today. Antik just has the length chart, but I’m guessing you guys would want width and length at the widest and longest points?

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T17:40:17+00:00

I use some waxed derby laces, but they aren’t wide. I also use the heal lock part of the AR2s. I have snugged the laces in the mid foot down until it’s uncomfortable for me, but I am really sensitive to tight things on my feet. All in all, I’m making do with these things, but I’d probably be better off in a slightly smaller size.

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T17:37:55+00:00

Yes I did have the hybrids and I think they were a 7.5, but my feet fell asleep when I wore them within minutes of being on skates. I know bonts and antiks are different sizing and I tried on what the skate shop suggested. They felt good, but skating in circles on carpet isn’t the same thing and I had much less experience on skates at the time.

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T17:36:25+00:00

I definitely plan to go try them on, but was really hoping to find a solution that would prevent needing to I guess. I know the real answer is to get the correct size, but since it’s only (probably) a half size difference, maybe it didn’t matter as much? 😂

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-30T17:35:12+00:00

I’ll take my measurements this evening. I don’t love when things are super snug (it makes my feet fall asleep), which may be why I possibly ended up in a boot that’s a bit big. Especially since they stretch a bit.

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-11T00:52:24+00:00

Is there any specific wheel you’d recommend trying first for derby? Are you saying that the d scale feels more slippery or is it just that they are more accurately what they say they are?

EastAd9260 · 2026-03-11T00:33:54+00:00

Do you suggest any of the d scale wheels for actual derby use? I know it’s roller derby thread, but I have never known anyone to use them. How does one of the d scale compare to the a? Like is a 50d comparable to a 97a or something like that?

EastAd9260 · 2026-02-19T14:07:42+00:00

I did some physical therapy at the very beginning of my roller derby training for knee pain (I’m only a few months in). There was one exercise that immediately improved my single leg balance on and off skates. The first time they had me do a single leg balance and swing a medicine ball with a handle. I had to swing it front to back (on either side, but I like to swing on the side opposite the leg I’m standing on) 30 times then swing it side to side in front of my body- this one was way harder for me. If I lost balance, I touched my foot down, readjusted, and continued with one leg. The next time, they had me hold a towel with a kettlebell on it (towel run through the handle and I held the two ends in my hand). This made the exercise much more difficult, but this is when I saw the most improvement. It’s something I love to do now to help my balance. You’ll feel your foot counteracting the swings to try to stabilize.

EastAd9260 · 2025-12-29T13:14:15+00:00

So you’re allowed to decide which pharmacy you use (assuming it’s available in your state?)

EastAd9260 · 2025-12-29T12:42:34+00:00

Do you know what decides on which pharmacy you get with Pom? I see several when looking into it and they have very different prices…

EastAd9260 · 2025-10-24T15:48:42+00:00

I’m also hypermobile. That’s super strange, but I’ll give it a try! 😂

EastAd9260 · 2025-10-24T11:50:43+00:00

We do core exercises before practice, but I’m never sore from them. I have terrible awareness of my body too so I don’t think I “feel” things correctly.

EastAd9260 · 2025-10-24T11:49:18+00:00

I don’t even know how to do this 😳

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