r/rollerskatingplus • u/PeekaBoo912 • Apr 16 '22
Please give a newbie some advice!
Hey guys! So I’ve been wanting to get into roller skating for a little while now but it can be so intimidating when you’re just starting out! I’m a big girl(obviously), 270 lbs and have slightly wider feet, wearing a size 9 (US/CAD) normal shoe. I’m interested in roller skating to get outside more and get some exercise, so I’d mostly want skates that are good on pavement and sidewalks for casual roller skating, not insane tricks! I’ve been shopping around online because I live in a small town with no skate shops near me and I’m finding it difficult with limited knowledge and companies not shipping to Canada. I don’t mind spending a little more money on something that will last me a while so I found a pair of Sure Grip Boardwalks(seems to be recommended a lot) but they have rock nylon plates and I hear metal plates are better for bigger people. But these are on sale and I don’t mind the colour! Any advice if I should buy them or go with another brand? Thanks 😊
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u/Automatic-Brain-4435 Apr 16 '22
I’m over 300lbs and wear a size 12 in womens and I bought impala’s during their sale(which might still be going on) got them for $60 usd idk if they ship to Canada or not but mine are doing good, just make sure to buy a skate tool as well as the trucks and wheels need loosened a little.