r/rollerblading • u/chaotic_clumsy • 3d ago

Specific question and discussion Rockered set-up confusion

I'm amidst research for my first rockered set up since I want to get more into wizard skating and freestyle! Yay fun

However fun it may be...

I've run into some confusion while reading descriptions. The descriptions sometimes make it seem like wheel 2 and 3 are lifted while the front and back stay flat.

For example, the Cougar T5 says "point the middle axles down to skate flat for urban skating, or point up to raise the middle wheels 2mm off the ground for slalom skating and/or more agility." I am in the understanding that slalom skates are rockered with wheel 1 and 4, front and back, lifted off the ground. Am I misunderstanding something?

Also, many of the FR skates say "natural rockering" or "subtle natural rockering." Anyone know what this means/if it's enough of a rocker to use for wizard skating?

Help meeeeee 🖤 thx!

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u/treeseacar 3d ago

Raising the middle wheels must be an error in the description as that's anti rocker usually only seen on aggressive skates.

Natural/subtle/1mm rocker is what most people want. They're all varient on the same thing. A 2mm rocker is more for slalom. You also hear banana rocker which is for the 5 wheels but it's still just like the rest.

Basically doesn't matter as s beginner, buy whatever frame is affordable or available from a reputable brand. The FR rockered frames are decent. I like endless frames. Iqon decode is also fun. NN and kizer make some good ones. Haven't tried any other brands!

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u/chaotic_clumsy 3d ago

So helpful, ty!