Rollerblade recommendations?

I need a new pair. Mine are 7 years old and they are ready to retire. I'll be going online and to the store down the street but I would love first hand experience, if anyone has any. thanks!

Fri. Mar 14, 11:09am

If you already have 'em you know this, but don't get the cheap ones! They will just destroy your experience with low-density wheels and sticky bearings. My bf and I have been shopping for him recently and I think we will go for the "intermediate" level K2 skates. These use high-quality bearings and have large-diameter wheels for speed. Also, the soft boot with the minimal had plastic exo is comfortable for most people.

I love to inline skate AND play inline hockey. While "fitness" skates are not suitable for hockey, hockey skates are JUST FINE for fitness skating the rest of the time. (I go about 12 mph on long skates.) I have wide feet. After some experimenting I've settled on Mission "E" skates, which really are wide enough! Mine are "hi-low," with 80 mm wheels in back and 72 mm wheels in the front. Some hockey skates also have rockered wheelbases to make turning easier, but those are expensive skates.

A note on wheels, too -- the high-durometer wheels will last a lot longer for fitness skating on asphalt. I've had really good luck with Labeda's "asphalt" wheels, although they're ugly as anything.

neon

Friday, March 14, 2008, 12:34 PM

Related Content: How To Lose Weight- The Basics Weight Watchers Points System The Fat Smash Diet The Eat To Live Diet The Beck Diet Solution How To Get The Motivation To Lose Weight		How To Be Successful Using PEERtrainer How To Burn Fat Online Weight Loss Support- How It Works Does Green Tea Help You Lose Weight? Tips On Using PEERtrainer Visit The PEERtrainer Community Diet and Fitness Resources
Fitness Weight Watchers Meetings Learning To Inspire Others: You Already Are Writing Down Your Daily Workouts Spending Money On A Personal Trainer? How I Became A Marathon Runner		Preventive Health How To Prevent Injuries During Your Workout Flu Season: Should You Take The Flu Shot? Are You Really Ready To Start PEERtrainer? Super Foods That Can Boost Your Energy Reversing Disease Through Nutrition
New Diet and Fitness Articles: Weight Watchers Points Plus How To Adjust Your Body To Exercise New: Weight Watchers Momentum Program New: PEERtrainer Blog Archive Review Of The New Weight Watchers Momentum Program		Weight Loss Motivation by Joshua Wayne: Why Simple Goal Setting Is Not Enough How To Delay Short Term Gratification How To Stay Motivated How To Exercise With A Busy Schedule
Real World Nutrition and Fitness Questions Can Weight Lifting Help You Lose Weight? Are Protein Drinks Safe? Nutrition As Medicine?		Everyday Weight Loss Tips How To Eat Healthy At A Party How To Eat Out And Still Lose Weight The Three Bite Rule Tips On How To Stop A Binge

Related Content:

How To Be Successful Using PEERtrainer

Fitness

Preventive Health

New Diet and Fitness Articles:

Weight Loss Motivation by Joshua Wayne:

Real World Nutrition and Fitness Questions

Everyday Weight Loss Tips

Related Article :

New PEERtrainer Articles :