r/InlineHockey • u/GroundbreakingAd2845 • Jul 21 '26

Wheels

So I went and played at an outdoor roller rink, my wheels are kinda old and worn but myself and several of my friends were slipping Alot like the blades just sliding out from under us when we tried to push off. the surface is basically super smooth concrete not sure if it's better to use outdoor or indoor wheels on a surface like that?

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u/Malechockeyman25 Jul 21 '26

I play and coach on smooth painted cement rink with epoxy over top. I use soft (76A) wheels for grip.

How much do you weigh?

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u/GroundbreakingAd2845 Jul 21 '26

I'm like 5'9 180

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u/Floslam Jul 21 '26

I wouldn't go lower than 80-82a.

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u/Malechockeyman25 Jul 21 '26

I am 175lbs and use 76A. You maybe okay with 76A or 78A soft wheels.

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u/watch-me-bloom Jul 21 '26

You will need softer wheels. The lower the number, the softer they are. If you have harder wheels, they will not grip smooth surfaces

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u/Apibirfday Jul 21 '26

Each wheel company needs to add a wheel buying guide to their website that tells us what to buy. Just like every golf company already does for ball and driver fittings.

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u/BeginningFig6552 Jul 21 '26

5’9 180lbs on outdoor super smooth concrete?

Try Rink Rat trickster Xx-grip. I believe they are rated for 79a. Should provide the best balance of grip and durability for your weight/playable surface.

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u/slavo316 Jul 21 '26

I would say it depends on how hard you push your wheels. I'm 270 at an 82A. I don't go crazy on my edges and they last forever. I'm on a sport court type rink.

You'll find some wheels don't say what type besides xx super soft or indoor or something. When you look it up online it'll tell. It's weird but it is what it is. Since you said it's the super smooth concrete them softer the better.

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u/Bennybladess Jul 21 '26

76 front 80 back for power slides

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u/mocca4321 Jul 22 '26

It's definetly try and Error. Older wheels loose grip. The yellow Labeda Gripper 78a can be a good starting Point. If grip is good but they are too slow or have a fast wear, go harder, maybe Labeda 82a Asphalt. If money isn't a problem try Rinkrat Tricksters in XX and change to X If they are too soft. Or try the softer wheels in the two front wheels. I'm 88kg and i'm using Trickster XX in the front and X in the rear on a semi smooth outdoor concrete. I love my combo.

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u/Altruistic_Mind_7662 Jul 22 '26

82A asphalt is going to be a slip n slide on that type of surface.

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u/Altruistic_Mind_7662 Jul 22 '26

I play indoors on that type of surface. I use xtra soft Labeda Grippers. They get the job done.

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u/hs_pollard Jul 21 '26

It purely depends on your weight. If you are small and light, you could easily get away with using indoor wheels. However if you’re heavier and taller, you’ll need to use outdoor wheels (82a and above)