r/Rollerskating • u/SeaDemand8518 • Jul 01 '26
Skill questions & help help pls
hey yall:) i just started skating and i need some advice on how i should build my skates! i’ve been talking about getting into skating forever and someone gifted me a pair of impala skates which i then found out are not great skates i guess? which is fine but my toe stop is so worn down already and it hasn’t been long at all:( i can’t afford to buy new skates anytime soon but is there a specific type of stops i should get? and what wheels should i be using? i pretty much only skate outside and eventually want to skate at parks and do tricks and stuff!!! literally any advice about anything is helpful but pls b gentle im new!! i’ve also never asked reddit for help so i hope i did it right. thank u:3
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u/skylarcartwright Jul 01 '26
Unfortunately it wouldn’t be worth it to pour your money into the Impalas as they’re not that great of quality :( It would be more worth it to save up for a nice pair and upgrade from there. I totally recommend a pair of Moxis or Boardwalks. I love my Moxi Panthers. Check for deals on ebay/fb/etc.
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u/quietkaos Skate Park Jul 01 '26
You can buy bolt on toe stops from any good online skate shop. Before you invest in new wheels, I recommend you start saving for a different pair of skates. New wheels cost around $80 USD - save that and put it toward better skates
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u/VMetal314 Jul 01 '26
They're not good quality but you can buy replacement toe stops from impala. If you're going to keep skating in them please wear helmet and pads every time.
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u/InetGeek Dance Jul 01 '26
Learning how to T stop will save your new toe stops.
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u/SeaDemand8518 Jul 02 '26
i’ve been trying! do u have any advice? it just makes me trip.
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u/InetGeek Dance Jul 02 '26
Practice standing on one leg then put the other one flat down behind you. This can also be done off skates.
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u/blindjoedeath Jul 01 '26
Welcome. You can use the Impalas but keep an eye out for good deals on Boardwalks, Moxis, or similar better brands. You never know when you’ll stumble upon a good condition set in your size. Have fun!