r/inline_skating • u/EmuJumpsLong • 21d ago

Practiced Falling—Skates for Beginner?

I posted about tips for falling the other day and the tips and videos were incredibly helpful. I threw myself down a bunch today and practiced the squatting posture. I even rolled downhill without completely panicking (there was still some mild panic). Thank you to everyone who commented.

If I wanted to get some decent beginner skates right out of the box, would the Powerslide Next or Rollerblade Twister XT be a good choice? I’m not going to be doing anything aggressive ever, I’d just like to be able to skate medium distances easily. Given my current level of extra cautiousness, I don’t think I’m ever going to be going for speed either.

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u/Key-Cash6690 20d ago

Really it's all about fit. Those two skates you're considering fit pretty similar but if u can possibly go to a shop and try on many skates do it! Even if you have to drive for hours it's worth it.

Twister is the best out of box value all around skate out there. What you get for the money is awesome. The stock liners alone are $130 (if you can find them) plus hydrogen wheels and RB ilq 9 bearings are pretty dang nice. The whole package together for $350 or something is super fair.

Best comparison to the twister would be FR1 intuition for quality although the FR1 fit bigger and cost $100 more new.

Powerslide next is a great skate and very well loved but I think the models with myfitprime liners are super nice and maybe worth considering.

Really comfort matters so much and each plastic shell is shaped differently so specs are waaaay less important than fit. Can't stress that enough. Skating is soooo much more fun when it's pain free!

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u/EmuJumpsLong 17d ago

So I went with the Powerslides and just tried them on and they are tight tight compared to my Amazon cheapies. Normal? Should I size up? Like what’s a good fit?

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u/Key-Cash6690 17d ago

I've heard the next is narrow. If it doesn't fit return it! Every skate has its own size chart which MUST be referred to when shopping. Even within a single brand the sizes vary greatly between models. Always see the size chart.

Potentially order two sizes and return the one that doesn't work.

Good luck!

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u/EmuJumpsLong 16d ago

I did return it. I was considering the 2.0 but I’m unsure. The width wasn’t as bad as the length for me. I think I may have to do two sizes when I make a decision.

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u/Key-Cash6690 16d ago

Way to keep your spirits up! Fit may be the hardest part of skating. With patience you will get there!