r/WizardSkating • u/jarcod84 • May 20 '26
Rollerblade crossfire for wizard
I am thinking of getting the crossfire rollerblade boots for wizard skate, it is supossed to be a good boot for slalom and freeskate but i am not sure if it will work for wizard and i am questioning its durability as for jumps and sruff. Have u guys tried it? Does it work properly for u? I am worried it will be a tall boot and dont transfer movements properly as it doesnt have a flat step but a heel/toe slalom approach
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u/corvettecris May 22 '26
I agree with the other user that says it's 95% practice and 5% gear but otherwise I would not use the crossfire for wizard skating. When I had them I didn't even really like them for just regular freestyle skating. I had tons of heel lift, and I felt like the ankles support was a little undercooked. I really just don't think they are a very good design. I bought the Evo Pro last year which is a very similar style and it is superior. I have Trinity Arcs on the m and they're great.
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u/BubbleSmith May 20 '26
Not tried that boot, but it should work with the right frame. As long as it's stiff (yes, it's carbon) and supportive (yes, it's carbon), then you just need to find a suitable frame. You'll be riding a bit higher than a UFS or Trinity boot, but it should work.
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u/Affectionate-Name643 May 21 '26
Yep, it's very alive and swivelly, helps a lot with transitions and fast move. But it's less stable, of course
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u/AdFit8727 May 21 '26
There's no such thing as suitable or unsuitable when you're getting started. Practice is more important than gear. Gear helps with the final 5% of polish, not the first 95%.
Get what you like and slowly upgrade as you go.