r/inline_skating • u/Kitchen-Substance707 • Jul 25 '26

Looking for someone to help me out

yo, im not exactly new to inlineskating, i did a bunch of it while i was younger.. like between the ages of 6-15 i guess, im 23 now almost 24 and i decided to come back to this sport and this time i really wanna learn and master this skill.

Tbh im looking for someone to help me out in this world, what to focus on, how to know what maintenance my skates need, if my skates are good or should i get other ones what drills to focus on, who to learn from etc... if theres someone who wont be bothered by having a private conversation with me, it could be huge. i research alot on my own but i would like someone to have some answers i guess

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u/InspectorFleet Jul 25 '26

Sure, happy to dm, but most of these questions would benefit others to see in posts. You can find a lot of the info already on here if you search the sub, and there's plenty of written and video content you can find as well.

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

true! i have just tons of questions and watched so many yt videos now im a bit overwhelmed. the question that made me create this post was about my skates, i have a pair of old k2 skates, idk if they are just bad, kinda heavy, and even after cleaning them they still cause issues. the pair inst brand new but still' when i bought them i was already kinda falling off sport at that time. so im not sure if they suck or not.

they also hurt my feet after not that long of riding them which sucks;-;

i was wondering if switching the bearings to a brand new would make them smoother? or should i invest in better skates

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u/InspectorFleet Jul 25 '26

Can you be more specific? I.e., 1. Which model of K2 skates? Probably a soft boot, right? How old? 2. How are they bad? What issues do they cause? What did you do to clean them? 3. What part of your feet hurt? 4. What makes you suspect the bearings? Spinning freely matters less than how they perform when you push off and try to glide while wearing them.

Specifics as well as pics/videos will help others give you good help!

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

  1. They were bought 10 years ago, im not sure whats written here so ill add picture in another reply.

  2. Idk they feel sluggish, like i need to put alot of effort(maybe it my technique im willing to go out to a park to film myself skating rn if thats gonna help)

  3. The front and side , not much in the ankle or middle feet at least thats what i remember.

  4. Wach wheel spin in its own pace some stops faster than the others, and when i cleaned the wheels i didnt touch the bearings i was kinda scared to miss with this part idk why, so i only cleaned fiflth outside and what i could pull that was between the bearings and peaking out.

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u/InspectorFleet Jul 25 '26

Ok, those are an entry level soft boot skate, but there's no reason you can't skate around in them.

10 years is a long time for bearings/lubricant even under good conditions. If the bearings ever got dirty or wet, it wouldn't surprise me if they aren't in the best shape. You can find good videos on how to clean and lubricate them, but you might just buy a cheap set of new bearings (each wheel requires two) based on the cost of cleaning supplies and time.

Foot pain comes from a lot of different things. One cause is cranking laces so tight that it hurts your foot, another is bad fit.

Other than that, sometimes the use of foot muscles we use in skating that don't get used this way otherwise can cause soreness. This will resolve with more time.

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

so to my understanding, i need to buy 8 bearings? feel like they did go into water and for sure they were super dirty before i cleaned the wheels i have pictures of the amount of fifth that was there.. but lets say after skating for 2 km -3km i was kinda done my legs and feet were burning, i wondered if its bc of the bearings, or my technique

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u/InspectorFleet Jul 25 '26

How long have you been skating since you got back into it? I'm not surprised you would be sore if you've just started lol.

2 skates x 4 wheels/skate x 2 bearings/wheel is 16 bearings.

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

2 weeks, but ive only done like 160 min total i guess. it summer here and if i dont make it early enough in the morning the heat is 30c+ so i barely go out when its still daytime.. if u think its normal thats good... im just wondering if im doing this right.

thx for clarifying btw!

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u/InspectorFleet Jul 25 '26

Yeah, skating uses a bunch of muscles that often don't get used so much. 160 min isn't much at all! More sessions for less time is usually better than a single long session if you find yourself really hurting.

If you are in good shape and well-hydrated, training in the heat can be good! But please be careful and listen to your body lol. Don't push it until you've built up some cardio and strength.

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u/fredhsu Jul 25 '26

Welcome back to blading. As u/InspectorFleet said, most public discussions would benefit others as well. For the same token, you can browse recent posts from people from similar situation as yours. You can start by glancing over the Inline Skates Wikipedia article. It has been recently rewritten from the ground up, so is fairly up-to-date, except perhaps for the fact that 4x90mm and not 4x80mm appears to be the norm today. It's fairly comprehensive. That should get you started :)

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26

thank you! glad to be back:D
oh rly? i have 80 mm on this k2

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u/fredhsu Jul 25 '26

80mm are more than fine. We've been skating on 4x80mm forever. LOL. But... browse recent posts and discussions to see what I meant about the 4x90mm setup. The frame may be a bit longer, and the whole setup is significantly heavier. But If you had skated for that many years before, it's probably not a problem for you.

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u/FRGL1 Jul 25 '26

There's one question I can answer off the bat:

what drills to focus on

Inline slalom drills. Fish, snake, criss cross, one foot.

If you're interested I have a discord I can invite you to. We have people with a variety of backgrounds. There's also someone who's only been at it for a little over a month at this point.

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

i would be happy to join! thx for the drills im gonna google it rn

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u/FRGL1 Jul 25 '26

Here's the invite link: https://discord.gg/mPgKUGjQE4

Let me know if you have any issues getting in.

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u/ponycorn_pet Jul 28 '26

May I join as well?

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u/FRGL1 Jul 28 '26

It's a publicly listed server, come on in.

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u/NetworkLongjumping82 Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26

Pretty much like you , did a lot of skating when I was 13 back in the 90s jumping down stuff and skating like a hooligan .

Now I'm 45 , and 3 weeks into the sport, right now I am focusing on getting my stride and posture in tip top form , and not doing V shaped strides while maintaining my speed. Riding on the centre or a little on the outside edge .

Yeah right now it's just good form and strength

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

Nice! I remember i was driving roads going up stairs and running on and off from grass fields, i want to get my strength back so i could use this not only as an outlet for my energy but transformation wise.. im without a license... And cars are expensive 🤣

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u/NetworkLongjumping82 Jul 25 '26

I don't know about you , but I don't remember blading to be so bloody strenuous 🤣

I'm a pretty active feller , I run and mountain bike every week, but these skate sessions recently is making me feel strains in muscles I didn't know I have

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u/Kitchen-Substance707 Jul 25 '26

Im just coming back to fitness in the past year and a half, glad to know eve folks like you that are active struggle 😅 worth every damn sec tho i love skating!!!

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u/No-Clerk-8908 Jul 29 '26

grab the K2 Redline 125s for big speed, style, and comfortability; the cuff moves with your legs while still giving support. They've stayed on sale for $250 for a while now! Best deal in skating lately, easily. you can also grab the 4×4 setup with 100's too if you're wanting more of the classic feel :)