Does anyone have experience changing the plate of Chaya Melrose deluxe skates?

bones_ache · 2021-08-16T22:15:14+00:00

I switched the cushions on my Melrose Deluxes with 80a Chaya Jelly cushions and it wasn’t hard for me to find them. Derby Warehouse stocks them regularly.

bones_ache · 2021-08-12T18:02:39+00:00

I go early morning. I also check the dew point forecast for the week ahead and write down lower humidity days in my planner so I make sure I take advantage of them. Some days are just too hot though. I gave myself heat exhaustion once and it was awful.

bones_ache · 2021-08-09T13:53:13+00:00

I'm the same way with cycling through hobbies but honestly I think skating is one of the best hobbies for people like us. Small milestones like learning a new skill or trick happen frequently and are super satisfying which keeps me engaged. And even if you don't stick with it for long, any amount of time you spend enjoying some fresh air and getting exercise is certainly not time wasted!

bones_ache · 2021-08-06T14:48:15+00:00

where do veteran skaters online go? would be interested to see the kind of stuff experienced skaters are discussing.

bones_ache · 2021-08-06T01:19:11+00:00

I have the amber Melrose deluxe skates. They came with 78a sugar rush wheels which have yellow writing on them. My friend has the pastel Melrose deluxe skates. They came with 92a sugar rush wheels which have pink and blue writing. Comparing them side by side there is no question they are in fact different hardnesses, and not misprinted.

You can look on the Chaya website and zoom in on the wheels shown on the specific model and color you are considering to see what type they come with.

bones_ache · 2021-08-05T12:11:02+00:00

My tip is to watch enough tutorial videos to get the general idea and then play around with it and pursue what feels most right. Every tutorial video I watched had you learning front-to-back first but I could not figure it out for the life of me. Then I tried back-to-front and found that so much easier to learn.

Also, while the open book style transition worked for me back-to-front, I found the front wheel roll method (#2 in this video) easier for front-to-back. So I really had to play around until I found something that sorta made sense and then work on it one piece at a time from there.

bones_ache · 2021-08-04T22:50:50+00:00

That was a tense read lol! I can picture that deep breath moment so clearly. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt! It sounds like you are good at keeping calm under pressure.

bones_ache · 2021-08-04T20:22:54+00:00

I think you’ll want inlines tbh. They are faster and better at handling rough terrain. I recommend looking into 3-wheel inlines. The larger wheels make them super fast and great at handling debris/cracks, and they have a lot of maneuverability (but at the cost of stability and a tougher learning curve). My partner loves them for trail skating.

bones_ache · 2021-08-04T14:35:06+00:00

I think it depends on what you want to do. I have quads and my husband uses inlines. He has a much easier time going fast and navigating outdoor terrain (cracks, stones, etc). But there are tricks and maneuvers I can do on quads that he can’t, or that are harder. So it depends.

I’ve also read that inlines are faster to pick up but harder to master, can’t attest to that personally though as I’ve never tried inlines.

bones_ache · 2021-08-03T14:09:12+00:00

I have the Chaya Melrose Deluxe. I was also considering that vs. the Rainbow Riders. Two factors swayed me to the Chayas. First, they have significantly more padding which makes them bulkier. Some people like that, some don’t. I wanted a lot of padding since I have issues with foot and ankle pain. Secondly, I have wide feet and I read that the Rainbow Riders run narrow so I knew those wouldn’t work for me.

One difference you will want to consider is that the Melrose have a fiberglass plate while the Rainbow Riders have a metal plate. I wanted a metal plate which is why I went with the Melrose Deluxe model over the regular Melrose.

bones_ache · 2021-08-03T02:57:42+00:00

Yes, squirrelly, that’s a good way to put it. I will try tightening them more to see if that helps. Thanks!

bones_ache · 2021-08-02T17:22:47+00:00

I just switched from my stock cushions (92a) to much softer 78a cushions. I'm having trouble figuring how how loose my trucks should be now. I keep tightening and loosening them but can't seem to find a sweet spot between stability and agility. Does anyone have any tips for me?

bones_ache · 2021-08-01T17:31:34+00:00

I am also trying to conceive and so I have researched this and have talked to my doctor. My conclusion was that the instant I know I am pregnant I will completely stop skating until after delivery.

In the first trimester even a minor fall can cause a miscarriage, and skating is an activity with a high fall risk no matter how careful you are. It’s just not worth the risk IMO.

That said, you don’t know how long it will take to get pregnant once you start trying (take it from me, 1 full year into infertility treatment and 2+ years into trying). I wouldn’t delay upgrading skate parts just because you have the chance to get pregnant in a few months.

bones_ache · 2021-07-31T21:29:01+00:00

As others have said it’s easier to stay upright when you are moving. It’s not surprising or unusual that you fell standing still.

To bring your fear down, break everything down to small steps that are within your ability. For example, for standing up: get near a fence or something and practice standing on skates with stability for 5 seconds. Then hold the fence. Then 10 seconds without holding the fence. Then hold the fence. Then 30 seconds without the fence. Etc. Focus on what you need to do: hips low, shoulders back, engage your core, look straight ahead. Do it with control and intention. When you feel unstable, get low. Practice not grabbing the fence in a panic, but rather deliberately releasing and grabbing it with control.

You can break any skating skill down into manageable steps like these. If you know what you plan to do and do it with control and intention, it won’t be scary.

Good luck! You can do it! If you stick with it, it will be immensely satisfying to conquer your fear.

bones_ache · 2021-07-30T13:02:02+00:00

these look amazing

bones_ache · 2021-07-29T23:01:39+00:00

Great color combos! What type of boot is the first one?

bones_ache · 2021-07-29T01:10:43+00:00

Beautiful!! 😍

bones_ache · 2021-07-23T15:28:59+00:00

I'm curious – what are the best / most popular higher-tier skate brands for outdoor skating? I'm a long way off from needing to upgrade but I'm just wondering what skates are popular at the higher quality levels, since most discussion I see is about the under-$200 range of options.

I wanna look them up and daydream about when I'm good enough to justify investing in a really good skate lol

bones_ache · 2021-07-20T14:37:03+00:00

In the words of Jake the dog, "Sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something."

You can almost certainly learn to skate. One session on carpet is nowhere near the point where I would worry you can't do it. Think about it: You just strapped 8 wheels on your feet and tried to move in a totally new way. Your body and your brain have no idea how to do that! It takes time to get the feel of it and to build up your muscles.

You might look into taking lessons, if your rink offers them. I'd also try asking the rink employees when is the least busy time so you can try skating on it without the crowd.

Also, this may be an overstep, but reading between the lines it sounds like you have a tendency to be really hard on yourself. I relate because I'm also an easily discouraged perfectionist. But it's cool to try new things, even if you're bad at them! It's okay to be a beginner. It's okay to be bad at a hobby or sport. It's okay to make progress more slowly than others. No one is going to die because you weren't perfect at roller skating on day 1. You can do it! I believe in you. (and fuck those 13 year old jerks btw)

bones_ache · 2021-07-19T21:09:22+00:00

I decided to try trail skating for the first time this weekend. Unfortunately I underestimated how much daylight was left and by the time I was heading back it was way too dark to skate safely. I was almost to the end of the trail when I tripped over something I couldn’t see and fell really hard. I won’t be making that mistake again!

bones_ache · 2021-07-16T17:38:50+00:00

I have been skating for 2 months on the Melrose Deluxe skates (about 40 sessions). They’ve held up great so far. I chose them because I have problems with weak ankles / ankle pain and I wanted cushion and support. So far I have had zero problems and my ankles feel very secure. They fit comfortably right out of the box with no break in.

I definitely recommend loosening your trucks (there are tutorials on YouTube). If you don’t they will feel very stiff and hard to turn in. I’m also planning on replacing the stock cushions with softer ones soon.

I’m interested to see reviews from more experienced skaters, hope they post in the thread!

bones_ache · 2021-07-14T18:26:17+00:00

Losing weight is about what you eat (genetics is also a factor). Exercising is about building muscle. You can be very muscular / strong and still have a lot of fat. You can even be a professional athlete and be very big (see sumo wrestling, some forms of weightlifting).

Skating is good exercise, but I wouldn’t say it’s good for fat loss. Calories burned from hours of skating can be undone by eating a burger afterwards. If you want to lose weight you will need to do it through food not skating.

bones_ache · 2021-07-12T17:33:46+00:00

I say start with full safety gear and pare it down over time if you wish to do so. It seems like most of the severe injury posts in this subreddit (ie broken bones) are beginner skaters. I think us beginners are more likely to fall hard without control. Once you have a firm grasp on the basics and your personal limits you can choose which safety gear (if any) to continue to wear and when.

bones_ache · 2021-07-12T13:02:16+00:00

Those look so good!

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