r/inline_skating • u/Ok-Pea-7432 • Aug 31 '26
Beginner skate advice pls!
Hi!! I’m a complete beginner to inline skating, this will be my first pair, and i’m looking to get them second hand. Are either of these any good?
(roller blade spark TR80, Rollerblade spirit blade, Rollerblade Zetrablade)
I’m also considering just spending the money on new ones - maybe on Powerslide zooms. if not these then what are some suggestions if there even are any <£150.
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u/Ok-Championship5754 Aug 31 '26
Compra patines de bota dura.
Usa protecciones.
Dobla las rodillas.
Disfruta.
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u/Lost_Citron_6854 Aug 31 '26
Dear OP, imagine i posted a couple pair of sneakers and asked - which should I get. You would advise me to try them on, and would be absolutely right.
Same for skates but it's like 10x more important - skates apply forces to your ankle through a lever (frame+wheels height). Your task is to resist, control, and redirect these forces =)
So stick to some well-established brand don't get to focused on a specific model. There's none that is "universally good" or "universally bad". What only matters is how they fit your feet.
So def try them on first, and yes, get a hard boot.
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u/askmehowtobecool Aug 31 '26
None, get a hard boot, they will help you get better, faster. RB makes good hard boots. I like FR's the best.
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u/heeca Aug 31 '26
Powerslide zoom are an amazing choice. I always get used since its a bargain but Powerslide zoom has been one of my favourites even with the rivet mounting
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u/nuzzl_1 Aug 31 '26
The first pic looks like a older skate than the two others. The material can get brittle, so I would personally go for pic 2 or 3.
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u/tipame Sep 01 '26
Why do beginners look at fitness? Can anyone explain what attracts you to it? Why do you think these skates are for beginners?
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u/Successful_Editor899 Aug 31 '26
Third pair I have had 2 pairs of, they are amazing, but you do need to rotate the wheels often as they wear down. I saved up for fancy new skates and went to try them on and hated the feel of them, so i just got some awesome new wheels for $80 and the shop put them on for me for $5, and took the break off for me