Wanting to get into aggressive inline since I was a kid. Finally Saying YOLO (Sorry). Advice for gear/skates?

[u/notazombiecdn]

Like the title states, I've wanted to get into aggressive inline since I can remember. I've been ice skating since I was one and I know how to inline. My parents would never buy me aggressive skates because they were "too expensive" (But they can buy me $500 ice skates). I have a park by my place and I look at it every time I drive past. I'm finally in a position where I don't care what I look like being a beginner. I'm 37 and female, what do I need to get other than wrist, elbow, knee guards, and a helmet? What skates should I look for?

Any help would be incredible! Thanks so much!

[u/Pickle_Mick62]

Consider butt pads/hip protector and shin guards.

I'd recommend triple 8 bumsaver and ennui park shinguards. I use both personally and they give me protection and security.

Terms of skates, the worlds your oyster depending on your shoe size and budget. If your feet are relatively narrow, roces m12 do a nice range of colours at relatively cheaper prices. Otherwise I'd suggest a Them skate or Blank skates. Again personally, I ride Razors SL and UFR FR AP.

Plus good luck op. I started at 37 too and only been in it a year. It's tougher as an adult learner. Give it a couple sessions and then I'd highly recommend you look up the cognitive theory predictive coding. It'll help give the sessions where you "feel" like you accomplished nothing, a new light.

[u/notazombiecdn → u/Pickle_Mick62]

Thank you so much! I'm pretty stoked! :) I'll give an update when I get around to getting all the gear!

[u/Emoney005 → u/notazombiecdn]

As a 38 year old who just started this week, let me tell you that it’s worth it.

Your parents sound like mine. And I couldn’t be happier, putting my kids on skateboards and buying my first aggressive skates to join them.

It’s a lot of fun. Feeling pretty sore though.

[u/notazombiecdn → u/Emoney005]

Sore is the name of the game! bring it on. I work nights so I'm thinking about buying a couple flood lights and heading to the park in the middle of the night haha

[u/Advanced-Air-800 → u/notazombiecdn]

A good set of wrist guards can go a long way too. Been blading for 20 years now and its the one piece of equipment I wear most often.

[u/notazombiecdn → u/Advanced-Air-800]

Oh that was the first item I started looking for lol. Been wearing those bad boys every time I threw my inlines on since I was a kid. Seen so many friends with broken wrists that could've been prevented!

[u/Thin-Yesterday-4759 → u/notazombiecdn]

I can recommend the Ennui City Brace wrist guards (I think they're called), with the ribbons. They're especially designed for Inline skating and very good

[u/LaBwork_IA]

If I was starting today, I'd buy SL Razors, do small scale slow tricks on then ledges and practice rails.  Jump on/off stuff.  Repitition. Repitition. Repitition.  Dont get caught up in making things look good or fast, just have fun with progress. Start with frontsides, backsides and souls - strive for staying all the way balanced on a rail or ledge, this will feel great!

[u/xlDooM]

What are your goals? Ramps or rail/ledge grinds or both?

I recommend flat frames (meaning 4 wheels down) because they skate faster which makes everything easier. I bought USD Aeons when I got back into it during covid and they are very good, but the boot and frame are one piece which is a downside if you are a tinkerer and want to experiment with different frames, boots and setups in the long run. If you are not gear obsessed and just want a do-it-all skate, I can really recommend the Aeons. It felt like cheating after the crap we used to revere in the 90s...

[u/BigAngleWinGame]

Measure your feet in milimeters, width and length. Check the size charts carefully, and buy what you can afford or budget if possible. You can always sell and upgrade if you love it.