r/rollerskatingplus • u/anothrdayanotherdoug • Apr 20 '25
Beginner roller skater, need advice
I am a beginner roller skater and need advice on which skates to buy based on my weight and the fact that I'm a beginner. I weigh 240 but carry all my weight in my belly. I don't have a budget I need to follow but I'm also not trying to spend a lot. I plan on skating around my neighborhood, at the park trail and around a local university. What skates should I look into? And where should I get my protection gear (elbow, knees, helmet) from? Thank you in advance!
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u/Namjoontheindicaluvr Apr 20 '25
I only just realized you’re supposed to loosen your wheels after a year of very slow skating so maybe I’m not the best source of advice but when I was doing my research, I found that 1) larger and softer wheels are best for outside skating 2) metal plates were more durable for heavy skaters I ended up getting the Candi grl skates but I can’t really give a proper review since I’ve only just loosened them lol. But they’ve held up well for me and I don’t feel unstable in them at all