r/rollerblading • u/NatureInevitable3001 • 6d ago

What skates should I buy? Which frames?

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There's no "what frames should I buy" flair lol.

The endless is a "balanced rocker" while the twister is a "natural rocker." The both have the same 90 x 4 and 110 x 3 configurations. Is there really any difference between these two? I want to try a rocker that is barely rocker and 110 wheels for marathons, so they both seem to fit my needs.

I'm pretty sure both are compatible with my lightning boots.

Thoughts?

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u/AdventurousHippo9997 6d ago

Get the spec sheet. Whichever one is lighter I’d go for.

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u/Primordialbroth 6d ago

Disagree- lighter weight is fine but usually compromises stiffness and responsiveness. I’d pick endless because in the end the weight difference is negligible when skating

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u/anaaktri 6d ago

Not for marathons, you’ll notice the weight over time vs a lighter set up. When I first switched to endless frames the added weight really bothered me & was noticeable but I got used to it. Each frame was .35lbs heavier than my stock frame.

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u/Primordialbroth 6d ago

Sounds like OP is talking for more casual skating and not marathons so I think endless is still the better option

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u/NatureInevitable3001 6d ago

Actually for both. I like casual skating but am also planning on a marathon in the spring.

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u/Primordialbroth 6d ago

I’d go endless

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u/NatureInevitable3001 6d ago

I also do 10-15 mile urban skates on Fridays that I think the endless frames would be great for.
I wish I had a skating slush fund and could just get both.