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Rollerblading Question

Nebor

Nebor

Lifer
I've never rollerbladed in my life, but I want to start because it looks fun. I know nothing. I figure I'll need some kneepads (bring on the jokes) and the rollerblades. Looking at the Oshman's site, there are quite a few brands? What kind should I get? I'd prefer some that are less than $500.
 
Umm k2 made some good ones back in the day. Its very easy to learn too so dont worry about that.
 
If you've never done it before, invest in wrist guards.

I personally haven't bought skates since the early 90s so i couldn't tell you whats good now.
 
Rollerblading was fun back in the 4th grade but if u want to start learning, definitely get some wrist guards, your palms and unbroken wrists will thank you.
 
ahh rollerblading... get a helmet also...

and if you are ever in SF be sure to do this. it is a lot of fun stopping traffic and seeing the sites...
 
it depends on what you want to do. if you are just starting and dont know if you'll like it, a pair of skates for <$100 will be fine. Check out what kind of bearings are on the skate, I'd say go for ABEC 5 or higher (though these would add to the expense).

If you've never skated ever, then I would invest in wristguards and maybe a helmet. Start off skating on tennis courts, cause they are usually really smooth.
 
Wrist guards are a good idea. Get some used skates for cheap if you can to try them out. If you aren't coordinated you'll look like a jackass and probably give up soon.
 
Wristguards and knee pads. Helmet and elbow pads are optional unless you're very new and prone to falling. Have you done ice skating before?

$500 is a really high budget unless prices have gone up significantly. I bought some pretty top-of-the-line skates for $280 in 2000. You can get pretty passable skates for $150 on sale. Sorry, can't help with brands.
 
You guys are wusses. Get a pair of 100 dollar skates and go at it, you need nothing more. Sure you may fall a few times, you might even skin your knee's or elbow but you won't die.
 
I ice skated extensively in my youth (so that's where the homosexuality came from...) so I don't think this would be a big departure. I can still tear it up on the ice.

I am like 6'2" so I'm afraid of looking silly blading down the street...
 
if you can ice skate then rollar blading is easy! you just cant stop the same. well you can, but more often than not you end up falling on your butt haha.
 
it's "in-line skating"

rollerblade is a brand

You should be able to get something decent ~$100 -- or less if you're lucky.

I've seen lots of sales at Big-5 sports. Oshmans/Sports Authority should have decent selection too. Try K2 or Solamon for brands.

The biggest/only thing to really worry about for a beginner is this ONE question: Is it comfortable?
Try on many pair -- lace/latch them fairly tight to your ankle, and stand up.
Feel a pinch on a toe?
Does your heel lift off the back at all?
Does the arch in your foot ache?
If the answer to any of those is "yes" -- then discard that pair and move on to the next.
A poor fit will be nothing but agony -- and you'll never use them again.

If you find 2 pair at about the same price that are both comfortable, buy the lighter pair -- assuming similar build quality. Pick aluminum over plastic for any part of the skate that gets stressed -- and metal bearings in the wheel assembly.

In-line skating is simple and fun, once you get the hang of it. In-line wheels are much more stable than I was expecting, after being a clunky 4-wheeler as a kid.

good luck
 
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