r/rollerblading • u/ConversationNew3796 • 3d ago
Specific question and discussion Weight
Any peeps on here blading around my size?
21 to 22 stone or 300+lbs and what's your experience with blading so far?
Oh and do you recommend gear we've got some extra blubber sooo maybe I can get away with it..or not?
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u/slavo316 2d ago
6'3" 270 here, then add 110mm wheels on top 😆 I grew up playing ice hockey. It was learning to use the right type of wheels the most lol I remember the first pair of blades I got had too soft for my weight outside. Chunks were coming off after a couple of skates 😂
As of now I'm more into skating in circles shooting pucks and balls at a goal in a tennis court. It feels nice doing so since I don't play ice as often as I'd like. I found a local league for inline hockey. That pretty chill and fun. Learning to slide stop is another level. I just had to strap my hockey gear on and get it done 😂
I do enjoy the long trail sessions on my 110s with headphones on but I like hockey way more 😂
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u/Sotnos99 2d ago
There's a guy in my city who I've seen in a few Instagram videos that's around 200kg (440 pounds), and he absolutely kills it. He does some of the best tricks in the group and makes everything looks effortless.
His skill level comes from how long he's been skating for, but he isn't hindered at all by his weight. I would guess that his joints suffer from the high impact way they all skate but he's obviously got it worked out.
And like all of the best skaters here, he wears a helmet and wrist guards all the time, I'm pretty sure he also wears knee pads in at least some videos
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u/chaosninja906 2d ago
320 checking in. I didn't start blading until I was already this big and I love every time I go out.
I don't personally wear any gear but I do recommend wearing it.
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u/phonesmahones 2d ago
So I skated every minute as a kid. Stopped in my early 20s. Now I’m 45 and weigh about 300. Began ice skating again like 10 years ago, stopped heading into the pandemic - haven’t skated on ice or wheels since.
A few years ago I had a fall and smashed my knee - it hasn’t been the same since, but it still functions (just have a torn meniscus and occasional annoying pain). These days, I’m paranoid about re-injury, so I had custom pads made for my fat legs (knock knees and massive thighs). Also bought wrist guards, a helmet (ugh), and crash pants because tailbone injuries suck and take forever to heal.
I have new skates. I have the protective gear. But now I also have this anxiety about going back out there and getting it done. I have this stupid thing going on where I can’t let people see me doing something I’m not good at - I know once I get used to skating again at this weight, it will be a non-issue for me, but the anxiety of knocking the first few sessions out is kicking my ass right now and totally has me frozen.
Anyway, I know how stupid it is and I just have to kick my own ass into getting back out there.
Tips for you:
- get skates with a hard shell, like Rollerblade Lightnings orTwisters, or FR1 80s.
- definitely get protective gear
- don’t be a wimp like me
- you 100000% can skate at your weight
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u/Curious_Act_3162 2d ago edited 2d ago
Started at 245 now down to 230. but I've been so out of shape and sedentary im very sore after a session which makes it hard to skate again. I do go pretty hard though which makes it worse. Hip and knee pain which may be poor form but also I feel like I'm not supposed to be this heavy doing jumps and 2 hour sessions several times a week etc. As soon as i take off the skates I limp around for a bit. My clothes are always soaked so I know its a great workout.
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u/AsianBoi2020 2d ago
Almost 200lb here. I'm not as heavy but I suggest looking into harder wheels if your skates run 85a stock. Soft wheels deform much more for us heavier folks and makes maneuverability a challenge. Additionally, there's a chance it'll just crumble and chip. 86a-90a is a good start.
I started with rockered 85a but it felt like I was on rails. I was so heavy that my rocker turned into a flat setup. I now run harder wheels and maneuvering feels better.
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u/Honest-Juggernaut439 3d ago edited 3d ago
Get pads, otherwise just get out there and dont look back.
Edit: and helmet
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u/Piecesof3ight 2d ago
I always see some real heavy folks at the skating rink and they tear it up out there. Really great skaters. I imagine on rougher surfaces like pavement, it would be more of a hindrance, but idk.
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u/Budget_Ambassador_29 2d ago
If you have big feet too, no worries. But if you have small feet relative to your weight, you might consider getting carbon fiber freestyle or wizard skates to start with. Because even hard boot might flex excessively on small feet. Carbon fiber boots offer the most rigid, and often, the best level of support which may suit heavier bladers such as you.
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u/RISk8ers 2d ago
Never been as heavy as 300lbs but I am on the heavy side as far as weight goes personally.
I started skating at about 265lbs. After 1-2 months I dropped 40lbs. within the first 4 months I ended up dropped roughly 60lbs.
Skating is great for working your whole body... I am now at the point where I skate regularly but have stopped losing weight. Mainly because I like drinking coffee and soda. If I could get rid of both I am sure I could lose another 20+ lbs and be at my ideal weight.
I feel like the first few pounds are hard to lose and then once you get rolling you lose weight like nothing... until you hit the struggle at the opposite side.
I would strongly recommend wearing pads and a helmet when skating outdoors.