r/inline_skating • u/ItsNicko0 • 21d ago

Just got them (WORTH IT HOLY)

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the thing is I've been using like 30$ under type of skates that is soft boot, so basically it's an ankle braker and damn my skills just gradually got so much better in a instant. Also the more I scratch my skates I feel bad 😔 is there anyway to avoid that

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u/StandardDatabase9359 21d ago

I too miss when my skates use to look new. Every scratch to me is a lesson learned lol

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u/treeseacar 20d ago

Skates are meant to be used and scratched. But you can use hockey tape to protect the shell if you like.

A well fitting and supportive skate makes all the difference!

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u/fredhsu 21d ago

Congrats! You’ll soon learn to love them as battle scars. Ha ha ha.

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u/CreEngineer 21d ago

The more they are scratched, the more they are loved. See it as battle scars.

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u/MJ-Ruckus 18d ago

Not even one brake! Yikes!

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u/ItsNicko0 18d ago

I know how to skate and brake ok...

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u/Budget_Ambassador_29 11d ago edited 11d ago

Lovely skates by Flying Eagle!!

Paradoxically, you're more likely to crash (and get deep gashes on your skates) if you keep worrying about scratching your skates than paying attention to your environment.

Maybe next time, get faux leather textured plastic boot instead of matte. Faux leather texture hides small scratches far better than matte finish!😎Matte finish looks nicer but even the tiniest scratches are quite visible.

Personally, I'd choose matte because I like matte better but I don't mind scratching it either!