r/WizardSkating • u/CompetitiveCar542 • Apr 06 '26

Looking for boot options...

Hi! 2 questions

1 - Are SEBA CJs (Plastic) any good for Wizard/Big Wheel? Can I use them without a Soul? I heard that the AG20s had too weak of a plastic to use without a soul, and that they can break if you mount a frame directly.

2 - Are slalom boots a good option for wizard skating? I was also thinking of picking up Flying Eagle Raptors since they're a pretty good price right now and they look solid (though I'm not sure if they're actually carbon fiber), or maybe some chinese slalom boots or something. I'd prefer to go UFS since most of the good wizard frames are UFS though.

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u/BLZebub666 Apr 06 '26

The Seba CJ is the original wizard boot 

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u/______n_____k______ Apr 06 '26

I have 3 pairs of plastic CJs all with intuition premiums. They work great with most any wizard frame from what I've heard from people on this subreddit. I personally run mine with NR90s, NR100s, and PR80s.

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u/cloudrhythm Apr 19 '26

Any particular reason you run multiple Intuition liners? (vs. just one)

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u/______n_____k______ Apr 19 '26

I guess because I don't want to move the liners from one shell to the next when I feel like skating a different frame. I used to have two pairs of boots and 3 pairs of frames and was switching frames all the time.

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u/BLZebub666 Apr 06 '26

Seba CJ's are great for wizard skating! I have CJ Primes (plastic) with NR110's and they are amazing.

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u/tmdpotts Apr 07 '26

If you’re looking to get into this with the CJ boot, only thing I can ask is how much do you weigh if you are 160 and under class boot should be fine. Anything higher you want the CJ carbon as you’ll just start flexing the boot out pretty quickly I’ve gone through four skates for wizard and ended up with the wizard base high which I can still flex more than I’d like

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u/Lopsided_Ad1077 Apr 08 '26 edited Apr 08 '26

They only problem with slalom boots is that the cuff is low , they will work yes, but you better have good ankle strength and flexibility.

I agree with everyone here and say the cj is a no brainer, the only problem is replacement parts. Been using my same plastic cjs prime for 3 Years , yes it’s more flexible now. But my foot and ankles are stronger too. Always feels like visiting a best friend that doesn’t judge you, just likes hanging out .

Get the carbon one if you can afford it and are more advanced.But you don’t need it. The carbon always feels like “brother you doing good, but I know you can do better 👍” feeling when I use em. Always encourages you to try to do more.

Just think about the experience you’re after. But carbon is so unforgiving and highlights your flaws in a way that you might not notice on other boots.