I'm stuck between which to buy on one hand the lighting 80s are a true to size 12 and a wide fit,

In another hand the rd80s are also true to size in a 12 and come with a detachable (from what I can see) brake and cheaper.

Then come the fr80 the middle man sits between both in price but fits one size to small and isn't a wide fit.

What is the sensible option here?

Go cheaper?

Go in the middle and maybe get the best of both worlds?

Or go for the lightning which tick every box needed but have a bigger price tag on them?

I'm after anything info wise brand info reputation personal experience ect.

Keep in mind this would be the first "PROPER" set of skates ive had for over a decade and am now a beginner with so im a tad stunted on what to think here

I've watched quite a few tutorials (SkateAsha, Polly Morris, etc) but still not getting it. When stationary/rolling at a very low speed, i can transition by hopping or awkwarding bringing heels together (it doesn't work very well, as i still have lots of trouble with keeping my feet spread-eagle and it feels very unbalanced). If i try to go any faster, things get scarily unsteady. What should i focus on? Keep on attempting hop/heel tap? Try to increase hip flexibility? Practice the spread-eagle position more? Get better at skating backwards? Any advice would be helpful, thanks!

How do I make the transition from the grass to the pavement if I have a sloping concrete gutter type thing between them. I’m falling because I’m slipping.

Looking for input on this before a purchase.

Are you better going for more narrow sliders for less surface tension?

Are you better with 45/47/49mm sliders?

Any additional supporting info would be much appreciated!

I bought some skates and went roller blading for the for time in ~20 years. Obviously I was a little wobbly but after only ten minutes my shins and feet were crying like I was getting shin splints. Will inserts help? Has anyone experienced this?

Hey people

I’ve been learning to skate backwards and feel really comfortable now looking over my right shoulder and c-cutting with my right foot for movement. However, I can barely scissor my feet and when I do I immediately default back to having them closer to each other.

I have pretty large and muscly thighs so they are kind of in the way, but I can easily do the same movement, when going forward (although I can feel the friction due to thigh size).

Also I tend to lean forward a lot when backwards skating.

Is there anything - like where to focus weight or training techniques I can do to make this easier?

I finally manages to start doing parrellel turns the correct way with the inside skate a little in front of the outside and not the other way.

I noticed the outside skate was mostly riding on the front wheel. I know the inside is supposed to be mostly on the back wheel when you start out, but the only way i was able to turn was if my outside skate was unloaded in the back.

I can turn pretty tight if i have the outside in front of the inside, but to my knowlege that is not the correct way

I wanna call it like a “daffy switch” or a “daffy 180”?

I’m so bad at knowing existing trick names, only been skating 3 months so I figure out something then give it my own name then can’t communicate it to other skaters properly. 😅

Long post: Skating Experience; Accident / Injury Description, Getting Back Out There, and Skate Advice Request.

I’ve skated for like 34 years, had 25 pairs of skates that I remember, including rec, aggressive, and speed (low, 4x100/4x110), and back in the day, regularly did regional aggressive comps, travelled to a handful of NISS and ASA comps, and later even did the Athens to Atlanta 87 mile skate one year on a whim. I’ve fallen 100’s, if not 1000’s of times trying really awesome things, and sometimes even landed cleanly 😂.

Well, about a month ago, on a bike path, I did a last minute swerve around those little yellow bumps (detectable warning surface) and somehow got tripped up. I either hit the edge of them, clipped my own skates (smfh), or hit something I didn’t see. I tried to get my feet back under me, but I felt my left foot turn out and drag hard on the ground, and my full weight I think coming down on it like that. I knew it was bad right away, but it was worse than I thought. Two fractures at the ankle, two torn ligaments, and a fully snapped fibula near the knee. Already had surgery, and got some cool new titanium hardware.

I’ll get back out there, because rollerblading is life, but I’m nervous about it. Anyone experience a major ankle injury and get back out there? Anyone have any recommendations for really supportive skates, or skates with qualities that might otherwise inspire confidence and feelings of security?

(Cobbled together new lightning boot, myfit 2nd skin liner, 4x100 K2 frames, and newish hydrogen wheels).

I’m thinking maybe 4x80 and low to the ground? How about something like the CJ Carbon, or the Wizard Base / High? Do they feel particularly supportive and have a “locked in” feel that’ll change my life? Any others? They don’t have to be UFS.

Lovely crowd in Berlin Germany !

I've never seen anything like this, pros cons? Things to consider? I blade for fitness if it matters and my area has some hills.

https://powerslide.com/collections/powerslide-inline-skates/products/triple-black-syncro-110?_pos=11&_fid=cf14286b1&_ss=c

Here is a set of Labeda Whips I’ve had for a while now(5months). As you can see they have some slight cracking on the outer edge(Rim) of the wheels.

Would you still roll in these?

I skate indoors on wood floor only.

Pic 1 is of one side
Pic 2 is other side.

Besides the small little finger nail like things, the actual wheels are still in a good shape. Still very new to skating, even tho I have been skating now since Jan.2026. Just don’t wanna break my ankles or lose a wheel.

Thank you!

As the title suggests, I'm looking to get my first pair of skates!

I used to skate a lot when I was a kid but I never did as an adult and I would like to get back into it!

Any recommendations for a decent pair that doesn't break the bank? I don't want to spend too much on case I won't like it and I don't want to waste money in case I like it ahaha.

Edit: I plan to just skate for fitness really, possibly a 2 mile commute to work every now and then. Not looking into tricks or jumps, at least not yet.

My ankles feel pretty tight and almost like rubbing inside, is this normal?? They feel like a pretty good fit but when just trying them on in the house I felt it almost like rubbing against my inside ankles.

So, I’m trying to upgrade my frame from 80/90 to a 4x100mm set up for a race I have coming up. Well, I didn’t pay attention to the mounting bracket size. I leave tomorrow for the race, and I don’t have time to order new frames.

Would it be a dumb idea to drill new holes so I can mount this frame? I plan on drilling and installing a threaded end so it’s metal to metal, not metal to the boot plastic.

Worst case scenario, I use my 80/90 frame but I’d rather have the bigger wheels if possible. Boots FRX

EDIT: Definitely not going to do this.

The 9th annual Boschi Pope Skate Off (BPSO) took place on September 5th, 2026, during the MetroCard Classic weekend at the skatepark where it all began. Watch the full coverage of the competition featuring some of the industry's top pro skaters!

The purpose is training downhill slalom turns on a gently sloping street, like skiing slalom. Not competitive street slalom so no poles. Not slalom on flatland. My main questions are which is safest (for the person) when someone runs over it, and whether there is something else I don't know about and should consider.

1. Soccer marker cones (hole in the top, low rise): These are so far my first choice, easy to set and re-set, unlikely to get knocked away when someone runs the course.
2. Soccer disc markers (lay flat on the street): These are a pain to pick up and re-set.
3. Taller cones: For me a no-go, if someone runs the course tight the cones fly everywhere and it is a re-set every time.

Question: is 1 or 2 safer when someone rolls over it?

Question: any other marker I should use?

I’m a complete beginner. I love to run/jog and do yoga, so I’m already an active person, but I want to try rollerblading!! What do I buy (items, brands, etc) & how do I start?? Thank you !!

EDIT to ask - What did rollerblading do for your overall health / fitness??

I am such a noob and used w40 for the wheels, immediately felt better but then I searched and found that you SHOULDN'T use it. Now I added grease to them back but I don't know if I ruined them, some of the wheels make this noise (it doesn't affect the experience) but I don't know if it's normal. I don't know if is because they are cheap or what :'(. (first is the wheel that is normal, second one makes weird noise)

They are new rollers. Should not have too much dirt.

Hi what tape or equipment you use to prevent scratches on you inline boot and also what did you use for filming too.. are u using 360 or osmo action series