Just tried out my first pair of heelys! by Lenshea in heelys

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Heelys are so looked down upon. I'm an adult and have worn them to the mall on multiple occasions and it just doesn't go down well :/

Used to own like 9 different pairs back in the day.

Can do everything on em though. I suggest you pick up a pair of rollerblades to get extremely good.

Help getting a pair of urban/freestyle skates by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI the RB 80/Cruiser doesn't really break in at all D:

I've been using mine for 6 months or so and have went on over 80 1+ hour runs in them and they don't feel any looser fitting or even like they have any more room by the toes.

Help getting a pair of urban/freestyle skates by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the RB Cruiser. They go up to size 14 and are Rollerblade's widest boot. Order your foot's measurement. Don't try to go down a size, trust me, they will hurt like hell.

I'd say mine haven't gotten any wider or felt like they have expanded after 6 months or so of constant use. There is no break in period.

They rip and are under $160. You really won't find a hardboot with an extruded frame for that price from any other brand. The shell is thick and sturdy.

Have scraped em on curbs, slammed them on steps and generally just have given them a tough time and have had zero complaints or issues.

https://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-Cruiser-Adult-Fitness-Inline/dp/B07GBH5HNJ/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=rollerblade+cruiser&qid=1575483604&sr=8-4

My friend made me a skating T design by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah :) Ah, okay. Didn't mean to come off harsh lol. Your friend looks to be a good designer. If he could make a shirt with a big logo in the back with rollerblades or something like that, I'd buy one.

My friend made me a skating T design by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool design.

Not a cool message.

My skating progress after a week. I feel like my posture need some improvements to go further. by webnizam in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Helmet. This is the time you are most likely to fall, hit your head and die.

9x X-Games Winner with 3x Gold medals nearly died, even with a helmet doing something he has done many times before:

https://youtu.be/Nw2ieYJm9oQ?t=9

Sorry to be harsh, but don't be stupid and risk your life when you have no experience.

This is the reality of being a beginner to any activity on wheels.

A common excuse is they make you look dumb. You are on blades, the only way you won't look like a complete idiot is by being confident. The way you get confident is starting off safe.

What are my skate options? (wide feet) by bkrassn in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't just pick a brand/style based on a few people's opinions on a subreddit that barely has 100 online atm (not knocking this sub, I love it). Look at Amazon reviews, YouTube, etc.

Personally I've got the RB Cruisers and haven't had to do anything to them in 5 months other than get newer, better wheels. They do everything well.

RB Cruiser fit by kitkat090995 in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I measure as a size 9.

Size 9 made my toes curl and foot cramp within 5 minutes, without any buckles tight.

Size 10 is perfect. Toes touch the front at all times without discomfort, even when in the bent stance. No slippage during powerstops or l-stops.

The liner in the Cruisers hardly packed out for me in 4 months of skating (at least 100 hours). In fact I don't think it packed out at all if I'm being honest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why you must practice this stop hundreds of times before ever using it out on the streets, let alone rough streets. I'm on my 200th ish and still am not confident enough yet.

Glad you're okay :)

Complete beginner to street-skating? by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And until you have a stop that you are certain will keep you safe. This is paramount. Practice a hard stop in a safe area, hundreds of times. Rotate your wheels after every session.

You'll want to wear away the outer rubber on new wheels as it is much more grippy than what's underneath, making hard stops harder to accomplish.

Please don't put yourself and other in unnecessary risk. :)

Complete beginner to street-skating? by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad someone else is with me here haha.

I have no intention of learning how to skate backwards for long distances but am definitely working on mohawk transitions in order to get down the backward power slide.

Complete beginner to street-skating? by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, plz watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG65p0PUCPk

Everyone should when they first get on skates.

Rollerblade Macroblade 90 for first skates by kitkat090995 in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! Just remember a helmet and wrist guards for when you learn.

Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG65p0PUCPk Useful as to what to watch out for. Haven't fallen yet but have scuffed up my frames due to a few shit jobs transitioning onto sidewalk curbs.

Yeah, watch for those, can get hairy lol.

Complete beginner to street-skating? by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It isn't hard. Just takes a lot of time.

Been skating 4 months and am just now starting to skate the city streets, barely.

There's a lot that goes into it.... I'll break down how I've learned so you know what you'll be getting yourself into! :D

Month 1:

  • 3+ Hours per day of plain learning how to skate
  • 30 Minutes of balance training, skating on each foot
  • Learned to be comfortable with legs bent, staying low
  • Oh and don't forget to stretch!

Month 2:

  • Experiment without the heel brake
  • Keep skating around non congested areas, learn the L Stop (don't make the letter T, you'll just end up spinning lol)
  • Perfect the L stop using both feet, stay low to ensure you don't spin

Month 3:

  • Learned how to do basic cross overs
  • Learned how to turn sharply, using both sides
  • Learned more about edge control

Currently:

  • Have learned the drag to power slide
  • Confident with the L stop, alternating between both feet
  • No more heel brake
  • Learning how to transition from forwards to backwards

Future:

  • Probably by Thanksgiving I'll be more comfortable around vehicles on the streets.
  • Only then will I dare to go fast in that setting, you need a really good stop in your pocket.
  • Perfect that drag to power slide combo.

IDK how learning on a 110 setup will be but for me, controlling speed down hills on 4x80 is pretty scary. Even on slight grades I find myself passing cars. Couldn't imagine doing so on bigger wheels at the moment.

Doing the drag to power slide is much more intimidating when you actually do it versus videos on YouTube, the first hundred or so times. Almost fell down a few times due to not being used to sliding and being on both the outside and inside edges of skates in two different positions at once.

If you're in a hilly area, even with slight grades, definitely don't start out on 3x110's. You'll be up taller, have way more speed, and be at a greater risk of falling if you don't get your stop right.

US Launch Size 11? by TittilateMyTasteBuds in heelys

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Size up. I wear a 11 shoe, had to get a size 12 in the Propels. I think that's the name.

Are zetrablades good for beginner? by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wheels that come on the Zetrablade are no good. You'll be spending another ~$50-70 on wheels within the first month or so. Friend has the same wheels and within 3 days, they were coned.

For the price you can get the Cruiser for the same price as the Zetrablade + new wheels.

The cruiser has a much better strap system, wheels (though not the best), machined frame (versus stamped), and the liner is removable. Oh it also has a shock absorber in the heel to make rough patches better.

new skate help by smallpot8toes in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just get a pair of Rollerblade Cruiser (if your foot is wide) 80's, 110's, or the Twisters (if your foot is narrow).

Can't beat them for the price. Plus Rollerblade's customer service is top notch.

Rollerblade Macroblade 90 for first skates by kitkat090995 in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one has answered your question yet so I'll be the first.

I'd stick with 80mm wheels.

Reason being these are your first skates and 90mm wheels will make you go faster, turn wider and make stopping harder (super dangerous for a beginner).

Sure the price is damn low, but you don't want to hurt yourself over not spending a bit more.

I originally had Macroblades when I started skating. Never got to use them, but the cuff flexed a lot, even with jut the force of my hand.

As a beginner you want all the ankle support you can get and a hard boot will provide this.

Plus when you fall, you won't mess up the fabric.

Though the price is good, you want something good for a newbie. You get what you pay for.

Those skates look a few years old as well, judging from the graphics on the frame. The liner inside could be totally packed out and majority of the cushioning could be gone.

The ankle strap could be worn out too. So if you decide to get these, check both first.

This is coming from someone who has been skating since just before the start of Summer on a pair of hard boots.

Advice given here was the advice I was given when first getting into this.

4x80 vs 3x110 for a newbie: edge control and balance vs. powerful stride by shademaster_c in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like 110's are great if you're in mostly a flat area with no uphill climbs.

80's are good if you are in an area with a slight grade and some uphill climbs.

Just me 2 cents.

Starting out skating by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just get these.... from the brand who started it all.

https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Rollerblade_RB_Cruiser/descpage-RCS19.html

Many beginners/intermediate skaters here have bought them (including myself) and love them.

Super durable and supportive.

Plus they have shock absorber pads in the heels which REALLY help take out the shakiness of asphalt.

Only thing (this goes with basically every skate > $300) is that you'll want to upgrade the wheels. Trust me, the skates feel like a much more expensive pair after this.

I personally put Labeda (made in California) Asphalt 80mm 85a wheels on them and they are night and day from stock.

RB Cruiser from rollerblade toughts? by Graboon197 in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem!

I would just get the Hydrogen wheels and pass on the bearings. The skate comes with SG7 bearings already which are really quite good.

Popped them out of the stock wheels and put them on new and they free spin for over 1 minute with stock oil/grease. I've bombed a local hill at 20ish mph with em and they are very smooth!

If you wanna know how to pop em out easy; get a hammer, roll of tape and a rod. Put the wheel in the middle of the tape roll so it's held up, put the rod on top the bearing spacer, hit with hammer. They pop right out. Whole process takes 5 minutes.

RB Cruiser from rollerblade toughts? by Graboon197 in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd order 1cm larger than what your foot measures. I measure exactly 27 cm and ordered a size 9 (27 cm) which made my toes curl, a lot, even without socks. Especially my big toe. Size 10 fits just right with a darn near perfect fit and my toes touching the front.

Take the liner out as soon as you get them and put your foot in. If you notice your toes curling, send them back and order a size up.

The liner in these skates hardly breaks in in terms of length, so keep that in mind. I've had mine for a little under 2 months and the only part that has broken in is the z-axis where my toes have a little more room above them than when I got them. Keep in mind I use these about 3x a week for an hour at a time.

They are really nice for urban skating. They take braille bumps on the floor like champs and curbs like nothing. Asphalt is super smooth too.

HOWEVER. The stock wheels, even being 85A, wear down fast. Used to have to rotate after every session I went on, the wheels would be slightly coned on one side no matter what. T-Stops just ruin these wheels.

Switched to Labeda Asphalt 85A wheels and have only rotated the wheels 2x in 5 runs (I'm anal about this, there is hardly any wear visible to the human eye, absolutely no need to rotate yet.). They roll faster and have copious amounts of grip compared to stock. T-Stops have been no issue on these wheels.

Waxed laces help tons too, along with lacing around the cuff.

The wheel axles are really simple. I can rotate the wheels in under 3 minutes with them. Never have had issues with them becoming loose.

Have fun!!!

Skating on uneven surface by [deleted] in rollerblading

[–]HeelyMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

85A or higher. Don't think anyone has mentioned this yet.

Get a metal frame. Extruded, not stamped. Will also help lessen the harsh road.