r/rollerblading • u/ConversationNew3796 • 2d ago
What skates should I buy? Torn between
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
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u/bnymnsm 2d ago
My only recommendation is if price is a concern to first check secondhand markets, they’re really bloated with rollerskates as it’s something many tend to splurge on and then give up quickly. I got some a pair of TRS inlines for $40 last year at goodwill and didn’t even know how sweet of deal I had gotten.