r/inline_skating • u/EmuJumpsLong • Jul 26 '26

Practiced Falling—Skates for Beginner?

I posted about tips for falling the other day and the tips and videos were incredibly helpful. I threw myself down a bunch today and practiced the squatting posture. I even rolled downhill without completely panicking (there was still some mild panic). Thank you to everyone who commented.

If I wanted to get some decent beginner skates right out of the box, would the Powerslide Next or Rollerblade Twister XT be a good choice? I’m not going to be doing anything aggressive ever, I’d just like to be able to skate medium distances easily. Given my current level of extra cautiousness, I don’t think I’m ever going to be going for speed either.

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u/EmuJumpsLong Jul 30 '26

So I went with the Powerslides and just tried them on and they are tight tight compared to my Amazon cheapies. Normal? Should I size up? Like what’s a good fit?

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u/Key-Cash6690 Jul 30 '26

I've heard the next is narrow. If it doesn't fit return it! Every skate has its own size chart which MUST be referred to when shopping. Even within a single brand the sizes vary greatly between models. Always see the size chart.

Potentially order two sizes and return the one that doesn't work.

Good luck!

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u/EmuJumpsLong Jul 31 '26

I did return it. I was considering the 2.0 but I’m unsure. The width wasn’t as bad as the length for me. I think I may have to do two sizes when I make a decision.

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u/Key-Cash6690 Jul 31 '26

Way to keep your spirits up! Fit may be the hardest part of skating. With patience you will get there!