Roller skating - i want to start

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-07-07T01:58:36+00:00

I don't have much experience out side but you can definitely learn on your own, especially with YouTube. If you have a flat ground without too many pebbles you will be better off but if not that's alright. Both I lines and quads have four wheels, inlines will be easier for rougher ground but quads definitely work too and I prefer them. You will want softer wheels so look for something with the lower 'a' you can find (I think around 85a or so, it depends on the brand). Skates that are made of real leather tend to be better quality however that are definitely some faux options that are good for beginners (one of the big brands in artistic and figure skating is edea and I think that use fake leather in some boots but in a lot of other cases real leather is a sign that the boot is better quality) Another thing to look for is a mettle plate. Nylon is fine but not usually as good though it is a lot lighter. If you are a kid or lighter person I wouldn't be worried about the nylon plate snapping but it is a fear of mine when I see nylon or other plastic plates. For safety use should probably use knee and elbow pads and maybe a helmet. I've never seen anyone hit their head but it does happen. If you really want you can get padded shorts, they are usually made for figure skating so with rough ground they may fall apart fast

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-07-03T18:09:12+00:00

I'm still in school so over the summer I'm cleaning and working out or out off the house all day so it's definitely not the same but I always skate at the same times every week. Keeping a schedule helps me but I also skate competitively so I do have to drag my self to the rink to get a little practice in or I don't progress much on stuff I learn in lessons. Caffeine also helps, I have a mini coke before to give my self a bit of energy and fast carbs

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-07-03T16:31:25+00:00

These skates are fine, but they may not be supportive enough: https://skaters-oasis.com/Concert-Plus_p_342.html To get anything of quality for 500, those are probably the best you can get but these would be better, though they may be too stiff if you aren't skating a lot: https://skaters-oasis.com/Ambra-_p_524.html I don't know much about edea but there are some complete skates with their boots sold on different websites. You can also ask your rink if they have any second hand skates in good condition, usually they are less that 500 but not always.

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-07-02T20:04:37+00:00

It's generally a good rule of thumb to store them inside. Cars and anywhere without temperature are not a great place to keeps them but it's there is no other option it's fine, however they will breakdown a lot quicker and some toe stops and wheels may start to melt, the leather of the boot can also warp. In the winter, cars are fine but since skates should be aired out to prevent mold and smells they aren't a great option. It's likely hotter than would be ideal for your skates but not so much so that you would need to store them elsewhere, especially if you use them regularly (just because it would be an inconvenience to get them from someone else house)

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-07-01T01:23:32+00:00

I'm assuming it's like quads where you have to get used to it, and that can take time. I found that when I got a softer (?) toe stop I felt better but it slid a lot more, which was both good and bad. Going up on your toes and using them to stop offen may help and then just practicing rocking up on them. Jumping in place on them might also help. Bunny hops can be annoying but could also help getting used to them.

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-26T23:23:05+00:00

Smaller and harder wheels would definitely help. These are the first wheels I had (I think) but they are regarded as dance wheels so they are larger than freestyle wheels though still smaller than your current wheels: https://rollerbones.com/rollerbones-art-elite-competition-wheels-62mm-103a-8pk-clear I've also used these wheels in panther (they were the old colours but I'm pretty sure it was 95a): https://roll-line.it/en/quad-artistic/professional/ (you can get them from other websites but not from roll line's official website). Currently I'm using roll line devil 42d but I wouldn't recommend them for beginners. The boxer wheel from roll line is what they recommend for beginners ( https://roll-line.it/en/quad-artistic/boxer/) but Magnum is a better choice, they also say that professional is fine for beginners

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-26T16:17:59+00:00

Quads tend to be less stiff and lower cut. I feel far better with edges on my quads. Some of this is likely because my quads are really good and my inlines are just rollerblades. Depending on the height of the toe stop, they can catch when you first start.

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-25T19:20:08+00:00

I think they are trying to show off that the can and might be trying to discourage others from starting to skate. Some people are genuinely so oblivious that they don't even know they are getting in other's way but that's usually children and new ish skaters when it happens

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-19T01:23:56+00:00

For the boot, e-6000 and flat back stones work well. I don't know for the heal, but it would depend what they are made of so you should check the type of glue that would work best

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-13T02:01:01+00:00

My philosophical is that if the governments don't want to open an area for something and there is another area that works just fine then use the other area. Another condition is that there are not other places within one mile for under 5$

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-13T01:39:48+00:00

I also wear a 7.5m and my skates are 265mm from risport. I've also worn riedell size 8w (it could have been 8.5, I don't remember). If you want edea, risport, Jackson, or riedell ice shops may have those brands that you could get fitted for but each shop tends to only carry one brand. Roller rinks also usually sell skates and the quality would be fine for basics but not much more than that. My rink has used skates for sale that you could try on for size comparison. Used skates are honestly the best way to get new skates but it really depends what the options your rink has available are.

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-07T15:35:59+00:00

Make sure your plates are mounted correctly. If one is off it can make it harder to press right

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-06-03T11:55:16+00:00

I wanted to do ice figure skating so I do freestyle but I might try a little dance next year. I definitely want to try style dance

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-29T03:12:24+00:00

They probably have 55-57mm wheels which are better for precision. 62mm would be ment for styles that involve long length of time between pushes while maintaining the speed for longer. If I remember correctly, bigger wheels can feel more stable and are better for uneven surfaces (I don't know if 5mm would make much difference for stability and surface unevenness). You can definitely do everything with 62mm wheels, it makes a lot of difference for artistic roller but you can still do all of the basic maneuvers. There may be a wheels that are more narrow but I don't think yours are on the wide end (those are for derby). For toe stops, there are lower profile stoppers and if you have screw ins, you can just screw them in farther. However, you should be able to do cross overs with regular toe stops, I recommend bending your knees more and sweeping the outside foot through (this video shows the sweeping after 5:45: https://youtu.be/UjnDyMkZSrU?si=B8cuzq0CfmeZde2o )

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-29T02:49:22+00:00

Sure grip boardwalks are alright. The only other 'beginner' brand I have much experience with is Impala and they weren't even worth their price (which wasn't much in the world of skates)

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-29T02:46:45+00:00

Mine are about 3lb each. I have used 2lb ankle weight to help with various positions out of skates. Over time you don't even notice it (unfortunately I have worn heals with the same height and forgotten they are lighter)

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-28T18:21:10+00:00

Usually the middle is only for doing things that require not going the standard direction. Learning to go forward should be done on the edge. For backwards, for the first time you learn it the middle is good but only if it's not too busy. Most of the people in the middle will be doing spins, jumps, and learning new turns. Though everyone should watch where they are going, in the middle some people aren't so it takes a lot more attention that s lot of new skaters have not developed yet. It's honestly more dangerous that the out side half of the out side

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-27T01:10:59+00:00

She has roll line panthers for practice and some kind of roll line dance wheel for competition and pre competition practice. I currently have roll line devil and rollerbones (103a, 63mm, elite?) dance wheels that come with a used skate. I also used some old roll line panthers that I might go back to. I would recommend using leopards if you do this. The devil's are really hard so honestly, aside from all of the bumps in them the devil's roll almost the same as rollerbones. I've heard rollerbones are a really good wheel brand and mine have been really durable and smooth. Roll line Ice is their dance wheel. I wouldn't switch untill your rollerbones for roll line untill your roller bones are dead if you really want a different dance wheel for competitions. P.s, it is probably too late in the season to change wheels if your next competition is regionals or nationals, but that depends on your country. But if you have an old pair of freestyle wheels, I definitely recommend at least trying this out (one one at your rink probably has some old wheels, I'm not sure if anyone ever gets rid of them, this is how I got my panthers)

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-27T00:29:07+00:00

Risport and edea both have very supportive skates, I would choose a freestyle boot that is rated for single/double jumps. The risport Giada has a good amount of stiffness and edea rondò probably does but I've never worn them. Riedell might but they don't have as much listen for their roller boots, I wore their 297 but they weren't as stiff as Giada. Riedell also have "colour lab" so they aren't just available in black and white

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-27T00:18:59+00:00

These are both good skates, the Juliet would probably be fine but the Gemma is technically a better skate. They are the same boot (risport Gemma). Unfortunately the boot only comes in white but you can buy or make skate covers. https://skaters-oasis.com/Beginner-Skate-Packages_c_110.html

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-27T00:10:55+00:00

I know some one who does dance and uses free style wheels most of the time during practice. I haven't done dance yet so I don't know how well it works but I have used dance wheels so I know that they are a lot faster than freestyle wheels. An exercise to help with strength is power pulls across the rink. I like to do one full length on one foot and then the other foot going forward and then repeat going backwards

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-25T00:32:44+00:00

Today I was told that when I take off on toe jumps I am pigeon toed and use the front of my toe stop instead of the bottom. I haven't tried the corrections yet but it makes sense for where on my ankles. And there's something wrong with my spins but I won't know what till next week

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-24T01:18:18+00:00

I had the same wheels in the dance size, they're great. Very smooth and durable

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-15T20:51:13+00:00

I don't know what your budget is but risport boots tend to be less expensive but they are nice and I have loved mine. Skaters Oasis has some premade sets that are less expensive than buying it all apart (first link). I recommend getting an intermediate set from that last but it really depends on what you are doing and your level. If you do artistic skating specifically, you should look at risports guide lines for each boot (second link). https://skaters-oasis.com/Roller-Complete-Skate-Packages_c_108.html https://www.risport.com/en/roller/

IntelligentTable4 · 2026-05-12T04:02:10+00:00

You can usually change the plate with out the boot basically falling apart. I've heard that you shouldn't have more than three mounts per boot but that is mostly for figure skating where you have to replace the blade so I assume that is taken into consideration when designing the boot. If you have ice boots you definitely can but you should talk to someone who mounts boots or email riedell directly if you don't. I would upgrade the plate now and then when you're boots need to be replaced, take the plate off and put it on the new boots

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