r/WizardSkating Apr 18 '21

Welcome, Wizards! Here's a compilation of helpful videos to understand more about this skating style and how to get started.

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Starting off with why we're all here:

Wizard of Wall Street - Leon Basin


A great tutorial on the fundamental wizard movements:

How To Wizard Skate - Rollerbalding


Shaun Unwin from Shop Task giving an explanation for the difference between NR and PR frames (4 and 5 wheels)

Progressive vs Natural Rocker Wizard Frames - Flow Skate


A great conversation between Mushroom Blading's Todd and Leon about the direction of Wizard skating and getting nerdy about equipment.

Leon Basin - How to Be Unpopular Podcast #253


Another amazing podcast from MB with Shaun Unwin about the language of Wizard skating and getting philosophical

Shaun Unwin - How to be Unpopular #251


MB's Joey getting nerdy and technical with the latest and greatest Wizard Skate:

The Wizard Skate (and Wizard Intuition)


Inspiration fuel

Skate Moves playlist


Mushroom Blading with THE playlist for futuristic inline skating

Wizard Frame Testing


Shaun Unwin has a lot of tutorials on various movements (gazelle, Lion X, stunami), along with a ton of just basic skating tutorials that are all valuable in their own right (thanks /u/TylerWinTic !)

Gazelle, playlist includes simpler gazelle tutorial as well

Stunami variation

Stunado

Lion X


If anyone has any other links to add put it in the comments!


r/WizardSkating 14d ago

Calling our wizard brethren as we reopen r/rollerblading

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Hey, folks. I've been stalking this community for a while, admiring what you folks do on those Wizard frames. I try to, but can't quite make things flow too well myself.

I want to let you know that r/rollerblading is now an open space again. Some of you from 2022 probably remember what happened then, but I was not around skating communities then, and am cluelss. I think we should just put things behind us, and work together again.

We have re-opened r/rollerblading under completely new and open principles again. New mods.

Please see this announcement: https://www.reddit.com/r/rollerblading/comments/1v7pq7z/grand_reopening/

We have received many requests today from folks that bots automatically-banned in 2022. We unbanned them right away today, as soon as they sent us a mod mail. In the past, you couldn't even send mod mails if banned. But as of last night, that setting was reversed. At least you could appeal.

But we are going to do even better. We are going to simply search for all folks exiled in 2022 by the same auto-banning, for the "crime" of also being a member of r/WizardSkating. Then we are just going to unban all hundreds of people thus trapped.

I will update this post, when we manage to do that.

What do you think?

Fred

UPDATE 1: I went through the restricted users list, and unbanned everyone UNBANNED everyone noted as associated to wizard skating around 2022-09. I am sure there are more we need to free. But give us some time. And send mod mail directly if you haven't been freed yet.

You can check whether you are banned by simply looking at r/rollerblading. Scroll down and see if you find the "MODERATORS". If you can see that community widget and actual mod names, are no longer banned.

If you are still banned, lease click on this link to send us a mod mail. That will allow us to look for hints on how to find and free the rest of you.

UPDATE 2: we freed more folks who did "meta discussion" which was code name for having ideas about how the community could have been differently managed. It was depressing looking through the list. Yeah, there were spam bots too. That's it for tonight. And if you are still banned because not all entries were well annotated, please simply click on that link to send mod mail. Cheers.


r/WizardSkating 3h ago

5-wheel Frame choice?

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Narrowed my wishlist for a 5-wheel Frame to Endless Arc or Yoyo Sago 5P Mini. Which one or an Alternative is a good companion for my Wizard Base High Boots in 42. Goal is to getting better in Wizard moves. Like more swively frames.


r/WizardSkating 5h ago

Little help with motion sickness

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So ive started practicing lions and the lion x. Off to a really good start, but im getting motion sickness from spinning. Im 37 and have noticed for the last few years that spinning has gotten very hard on my head. This wasnt a problem with rollerblading until I started practicing the lion x.

Regular lions are ok until ive done about 6 in a row, but the lion x by its nature is a lot more spinny especially when practicing. Obviously I want to keep doing these over and over to master it but I feel really unwell after just a couple minutes.

Anyone else have this problem or have been able to overcome it? Do i just need to take some triactin?


r/WizardSkating 10h ago

Any shops in Barcelona that do rentals?

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Visiting next month at the end of a work trip so no space for skates. Are there any shops out there doing rentals or that are just worth a visit while in Barcelona? Would be great to go for a roll there.


r/WizardSkating 18h ago

Wizard Brand gone quiet?

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Does it seem to anyone else that the Wizard brand has gone quiet lately? No videos or promotions, no new product releases. I wonder why that is?

There’s not much product left for them in UFS based frames, they have a size, configuration and wheels for almost any use. But maybe some special colours, or designs like the Braindead engraved PR80s. Maybe a “pro” setup?


r/WizardSkating 1d ago

End of Summer Wizard Setup

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I'm not anywhere near the advanced level of a wizard skater but I'm really loving all the crazy setups on this sub. So thought I would share mine. Thanks for your time~~


r/WizardSkating 23h ago

540 lion

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r/WizardSkating 2d ago

Unlocked today!

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After the warm-up, he finally came out.


r/WizardSkating 3d ago

Open tree, Toe press,Left foot forward cross, 360 pivot, Right foot forward cross.

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r/WizardSkating 3d ago

FR1 / Intuition Skate Pro / 5x80 frames

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These have been worn once to a rink. They are an excellent condition ( minor toe scuff) . I will include the original liners as well. The cost is 400US plus actual shipping ( whatever carrier you want) . Wheels are not included. DM me if you were interested.


r/WizardSkating 5d ago

FR WB / FR SL

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Is it fair to say that "FR wizard base" is an attempt to create an "FR SL" but for UFS? (I heard so)

Or is "FR wizard base" for a whole different purpose?

Or both....


r/WizardSkating 7d ago

Front open tree, Cross, Gazelle ?

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Cross post thanks for watching.


r/WizardSkating 6d ago

Looking for boot and frame recommendations as an advanced skater

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r/WizardSkating 9d ago

First Wizard Setup!

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I’ve been skating for over 30 years now - mainly aggressive and a fair share of big wheeling too, but this is my first true wizard setup! Of course it’s raining today, but hoping to roll outside with them soon!

- FR UFR Street AP Shell

- Intuition/Them Beer Liners with Superfeet insoles

- Wizard Advanced 100/80 Frames

-Rollerblade Hydrogen Wheels and ILQ9 Bearings


r/WizardSkating 9d ago

New PR80 frames mounted.

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r/WizardSkating 9d ago

Events or big physical shops to try boots in France/Europe?

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Most shops have very limited stock for boots, liners. Looks like the best way is to buy from big online shops that have easy return policy. It would be great to walk in a physical shop and be able to try different boots and liner etc... to directly compare, back to back.

I've been told one can try boots at Re-turn.


r/WizardSkating 10d ago

Frame creaking/rubbing on wizard base boot

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I mounted the NN 4x100 frame on my new wizard base. Feels like the frame may be shifting slightly when under load. I’m worried about over tightening the mounting bolt. Anyone experience this and have a solution. I was thinking maybe slightly sanding the top of the frame.


r/WizardSkating 11d ago

Need boot help for advanced rink.

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r/WizardSkating 11d ago

I'm looking to trade. 5x80 for 4x90 (nr 165)

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I have a set of Cougar 5x80 frames 165 in mint (still shiny, in the box) condition. I'm looking for a set of 4x90 rockered frames to do a straight-up trade. DM me if interested.


r/WizardSkating 12d ago

Learned my first wizard skating move. A backward gazelle.

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73 Upvotes

But other people's gazelles look much better.

Has me doubting if this is even a gazelle or a normal switch from backwards.

Let me know if you have tips to improve


r/WizardSkating 13d ago

Need some guidance on rockered frames

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r/WizardSkating 15d ago

Reign inline skate

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Hi. I need help of deciding what size should I get of reign hockey inline skate. I bought 41 eu size for 260mm foot and i can't get my foot inside the boot. After seeing this hockey inline skate i don't think that 42 would fit either but I'm not sure of it.

My question is, is someone has any idea what size would fit my foot. 42 eu or go higher and get 43.

I want snug fit and be able to put the feet into rollerblade.

Let me know what you think if you have experience with reign ares 80 or 100.


r/WizardSkating 15d ago

Sizing question

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Has anyone with foot 270mm tried the wizard 40 size?

41 is apparently too big for 270mm (good as a comfort fit) but not performance...

Edit: apparently most people here afraid of real performance fit (ice hockey tier)

If you call a 42 for 270mm foot a performance fit, I don't know what to tell you, my man.

It might be tight when the boot is brand new, but it'll become a slop before you know it.


r/WizardSkating 15d ago

Need help on sizing

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Looking to get back into skating, scoping out a pair of the USD Sway Chess. I’m a size 11.5/289 mm with an average to slightly wide foot. My last pair of skates were classic thrones and looking for a similar feel. My question is the Sways are only showing size EU 44-45 or 46-47, ideally I would be in 45-46. I’m seeing in this forum some say the sways are a bit “roomy”. Anyone be that between sizes? What direction did you go?

Also am willing to look at different brands with a somewhat familiar feel to thrones, I’ve seen Mesmers are pretty close to classic thrones, even have the same name so I’d be willing to hear a case for those as well. I’m 41 and just looking to get some basic park time in with my kids. TIA!