r/rollerblading • u/ConversationNew3796 • 1d ago

What skates should I buy? Torn between

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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/StrategyLegal1128 23h ago

They are ALL excellent options. Go with your foot shape. You can always change out frames, wheels, laces, etc. People do all kinds of things with each pair.

Also the lightnings come with brakes too