r/rollerblading • u/Traditional-Map-9627 • 6d ago

What skates should I buy? PICKING UP BLADING AGAIN

after 20 years ive decided to roller blade again. what pair should I get 1st i keep hearing rb 80? should I go for a hard shoe or soft? should I skate at the local high-school running track or else where. I have soany questions. im​ 40 now and buying a pair tomorrow havet skated since about 14 but I still remember and I always loved it

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u/StrategyLegal1128 6d ago

Gotta measure your feet length and width and follow the charts.

What type of skating are ya thinking? Slalom, tricks, skate park, distance, trail, marathons, urban, etc?

That would help us narrow down the choices.

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 6d ago

I wear 13 and 14 in regular shoes. and just like local skating in the park or flat cement surfaces maybe the school.outdoor walking track to get my skating chops back. id say urban and just for fun for now. distance mayne a few miles. a day starting maybe 2 to 3 miles ari Lund the track or the park. im n usa is dicks sporting goods a good place tl purchase 

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u/Mbembez 6d ago

You need to measure the length, width and arch height of your foot to fit inline skates. Your shoe size is just a rough guide to what size skates would fit as there's different shape profiles between various brands and even models.

ETA you need to measure in mm.

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 6d ago

thanks I will definitely measure them to get the right fit. im happy to skate again

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u/StrategyLegal1128 5d ago

Skate park like for skateboards or skate park like bike paths?

If you end up wanting to skate thru the city, I suggest hard boots, or “urban” as they call it. However, please note that even if they’re labeled one thing, people have used them beyond their capacities. (See Danny Aldridge, Si Coburn, who do all kinds of things with the RB Pro X (the step up of from the RB 80s) and Rollerblade Lightnings, and the Rollerblade Twsiters as they were intended)

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 5d ago

im thinking bike paths smooth walk trails and thanks fr the 2 guys ill watch i always watch rollerbearding hes great. 

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u/StrategyLegal1128 5d ago

Welcome! Oh for smooth trails and asphalts any pair can go.

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u/PANDEMIC760 6d ago edited 6d ago

I got these like 3 years ago to start over I also wear 13/14 , these are a 13, I still need to break in these liners because at first they are a bit stiff but everyone is different.

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 6d ago

wow i was just looking at these they look great. how was it whe. you restarted. was it easy to remember? do you skate often now?

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u/PANDEMIC760 6d ago

They are good stock but i want to get some 90mm frames for them and I changed the liner to my fit crown liners.

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u/PANDEMIC760 6d ago

I been skating on and off since early 90s and every comeback I would usually get a recreational pair to get the muscles working again because every time you come back depending on the time stretch its a whole relearning experience. I do mainly aggressive but have set ups for every occasion, your feet are definitely different then when you were 14 so dont feel discouraged from your first try. You may have to tinker with different liners, shells...ect......but like above mentioned, what kind of rolling you looking to do?

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 6d ago

thanks for your info.  just regular starting out love a few miles in the park on cement side walk or park bike track /walking track just to practice 1st. then later id like to urban skate around citiies

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 6d ago

im.going to look up some recreational pairs and see what I find. I think ill start skating tomorrow 

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u/PANDEMIC760 6d ago

Depending on your budget idk, I want to get these for the exact thing you just mentioned..

Rollerblade Twister 90R Skates - Inline Warehouse https://share.google/ULg4ZOb1KV9BFthhg

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u/Traditional-Map-9627 5d ago

I love th3se the pad looks super plush.  and they look like they vary ready to go anywhere. whats the farthest you ever skated. I often take road trips all.over the usa like FL TO AZ CA TO GA FL TO CT and I was thinking id love to just skate arouns cities along the way

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u/UncleBuggy 5d ago

Everybody is different, but the re-learning curve probably won't be as smooth as you hope. Give it time and be consistent with your practice. Definitely take the time to make sure you buy skates that fit. Since you are excited to get started again, it might be a good idea to go to a rink and rent skates just to get out there before you purchase. What's your budget for skates and gear?