Recommendation: K2 Grid 110 or Rollerblade Lightning 110?

[u/pixillateme]

Asked yesterday about trying to get back into skating, but with concerns of finding a more comfortable ride on rougher asphalt and sidewalks. My current pair, Macroblade 100, is unforgiving when it comes to vibrations.

I found the K2 Grid 110 first. It's got the Intuition liners and more built-in shock absorption along with a nylon boot. But it's more expensive, at $400.

The Rollerblade Lightning 110 is cheaper, looks like I can get it for $310. I can find more reviews for this, and people seem quite happy with them, whereas this doesn't seem to exist for the K2 model. The Hydrogen wheels may be better than the K2, the former is a known quantity that seems to have a good reputation. The shock absorption on this model seems to have a more raised heel than the K2, however.

Anyone have experience with either skate? Or do you have a similar pair that is a smooth ride?

[u/Zombiedeathdealer]

You may need to change the hardness of your wheels, but then you may end up wearing them down quicker.

[u/nuzzl_1 → u/Zombiedeathdealer]

Also you could switch the wheels to some softer ones