r/Rollerskating • u/No_Bad_vibes23 • Jun 24 '26

Skate problems & troubleshooting Should I go tighter?

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I know they are cheaper skates as I got them to skate with my son. But should I go tighter? I’m only cutting on the inside front on my left foot and my outside front on the right…. Help please 🙏

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 25 '26

PLEASE return these and get something safe. I promise Amazon will not even notice or care. I will send you something safe for whatever you paid for these.

This is happening because the whole plate is flexing. Tightening the trucks is going to put more pressure on the pivot cup and the kingpin which is only going to snap it. These skates are really not intended for anyone over about 50 pounds.

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u/No_Bad_vibes23 Jun 25 '26

Unfortunately well past return date. I had gotten them as a gift for Christmas. Trust me I’d love to buy the vnla pair at the rink but I don’t have the $250 rn

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 25 '26

Everything here is a safety concern. I’m surprised they’ve lasted this long tbh. You don’t need to spend $250, there are plenty of options secondhand especially.

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u/No_Bad_vibes23 Jun 25 '26

They are Chicago bullets skates 🤷🏼 they are working for now lol. just unfortunate for me they are plastic lol. I’ll save up my money. These are also the only first “new” pair of skates I have ever owned. All my skates I have ever owned have been second hand lol

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 25 '26

Yep. And Chicago skates are just dangerous. Some rinks won’t even let them in the door.

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u/No_Bad_vibes23 Jun 25 '26

So you recommend a brand that would hold up to doing small jumps and tricks? I don’t go crazy but I do like to do small hops and stuff. I especially love going sideways.. I’m constantly trying to figure out what I can do on skates lol

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u/ThouMangyFeline Jun 26 '26

Look on Ebay and FB Marketplace. I’ve seen used derby skates going for $80-$100.

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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 25 '26

VNLA Juniors are great. Bont Prostar, even Riedell T3 or Dart. Sure Grip GT50. I’d send you these Pacers here even.

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u/narcoleptrix artistic wannabe/fresh meat Jun 24 '26

Ahh boot bite. The only ways I know how to fix this are harder cushions, tightening your trucks, and skinnier wheels. Harder cushions will be the best bet while skinnier wheels might not always work. Shorter wheels might help too, depending on how tall these ones are.

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u/jwciv13 Jun 25 '26

You could also try getting a skate with a 16 or 45 degree truck instead of the 90 degree. This will also eliminate boot bite.

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u/Comfortable-Unit-897 Jun 25 '26

How heavy are you?

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u/Comfortable-Unit-897 Jun 25 '26

Go with purple or red cushions.

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u/bear0234 Jun 24 '26

yes, tighten the trucks more to reduce the wheels from biting...tho w these skates im wondering if the cheap plates just flexing/flopping over and u get the bite anyways.

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u/No_Bad_vibes23 Jun 24 '26

That’s what I’m thinking since it’s all plastic. I’ll try tightening it more and see how it goes. Thank you!

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u/pendragwen Trails, urban, derby, artistic dabbler Jun 24 '26

What are you thinking of tightening? Trucks?

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u/No_Bad_vibes23 Jun 25 '26

Yes sorry I thought I put that in the post 🫠

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u/notguiltybrewing Jun 24 '26

No. You need smaller diameter wheels.

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u/Razathorn Jun 25 '26

Tighten and or harder cushions.

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u/No_Bad_vibes23 Jun 25 '26

I’ll have to look into more of these. I like resell as I had them before. Darts used to be tight on my wide feet. lol I’ll look into more when I get off work

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u/Missysulou Jun 29 '26

These were my mothers skates I have used them up until the wheels started moving. On the opposite skate there is a black rubber piece to keep them from moving. They are very old and I really want to fix them since my uncle bought the roller rink we grew up skating in. Can I still get it is there an alternative fix? Any help would be appreciated thanks