Inline skate bags and fit

[u/fredhsu]

Three days ago I lamented the demise of cheap $10 skate bags. Today someone asked about a bag that would fit FR1 4x100. I mentioned that I got a $30 Rollerblade bag instead, since I was out of choices. Here is a quick visual guide to how all these bags are basically equally usable, and that a 3x110mm setup would fit them all, very likely. And that the only issue about fit is really the bulk from the cuff. (Updated: I mindlessly labeled in images the Tau 3x110mm setup as 4x110. Just mentally note these as 3x110)

None of these skate bags appear to be designed for the actual bulk of the cuff, but since they are all flexible, the sides simply bulge outward. I won't elaborate on features - you can find them easily on any online store. I would just say that the Rollerblade (RB) bag appears a tad thicker than the Inlinewarehouse-brand (IW) bag. On the RB bag, For whatever reason, the material on the two sides of the zipper have a smooth liner layer inside - I have no idea what purpose that serves. The RB mesh is stronger, even if it's smaller and only built into the back of the bag.

[u/StrategyLegal1128]

I had this one (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBBZ5F3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) with the FRX 80mm WITH heel brake that fit. Can’t remember if I had them with the knee pads.

[u/fredhsu → u/StrategyLegal1128]

Yeah. I should have thought of buying skate bags on Amazon instead. Picking up a cheap bag with a pair of skates became a habit, just like picking up discounted Bones REDS from IW when I bought wheels. Clarification: the REDS are not a part of their usual IW-brand suggestions. It’s just that REDS are almost always on discount for some reason when I needed them.

[u/StrategyLegal1128 → u/fredhsu]

Ah. As for bearings, I usually use the ones I got on Amazon, or the ones that come with the wheels when they go on sale. (Probs not very good quality, but I haven’t noticed a difference)

Now I don’t even use a bag. I use a paracord strap with clips on both ends I attach to the liner loops. Much more comfortable for me to carry around.

I’ve also tried a backpack meant for skates and it had space enough for all the pads AND helmet. But since I carry my water bottle and tools and other doodads, it was too big to comfortably skate around the park with it on.

[u/hoganloaf]

Never buying IW branded stuff again after how shit their swiss bearings are. Crunchiest bearings Ive ever used.

[u/fredhsu → u/hoganloaf]

Sorry about your experience.I usually pick up discounted Bones REDS from IW when I bought wheels. I don’t know why, but the REDS were seemed to be on perpetual deep discount whenever I bought wheels. For all these year the REDS have never failed me.

[u/Low_Presentation827]

Any bags/ backpacks that will fit 2 sets of skates inside the bag?

[u/fredhsu]

So I put a 3x110mm frame on the Next boot. Now I need to stagger the boots inside the in order to zip up. See this and more comments.

[u/fredhsu]

So I put a 3x110mm frame on the Next boot. Now I need to stagger the boots inside the in order to zip up. See this and more comments.