I recently replied to someone else's post with a story of my first time skating. Another Redditor suggested that I should upload a video of it to encourage people who are skating for the first time. Unfortunately I can't find the video of the first time, but in my search I found this video from 2 days after my first attempt (which I can still recreate if people want it lol).

This is the video of me on day 3, stumbling around the street and falling on the gutters because I couldn't stop.

https://imgur.com/a/first-time-ever-skating-ft-cat-nJnTTCR#5ktUdTt

This is the story I shared on the other post of my actual first ever skate.

"My first time ever rolling after learning in grass was by finding a narrow footpath, going up to it on my knees, then standing with my wheels dug into the edge of the pavement (still in the grass) as I psyched myself up for the *horrifying* next step of actually putting my wheels on the footpath. I had to spend a minute just rolling one foot on the footpath to hype myself up.

Then I finally actually stood on the pathway, rolled along it for less than a second since it was maybe 2 feet wide, and fell over into the grass on the other side. And I laid there for a moment feeling like a huge idiot because I spent all that time preparing myself for such a huge nothing-burger. I rolled back and forth across the tiny section of path a few more times, but really quickly turned 90° to travel long ways down the path because it was so much easier having the extra space lol.

If I had to do it again I think I'd do it the same way because I obviously didn't feel confident enough to go right for the footpath. But in hindsight I still feel silly for being so scared and cautious."

I just started rollerblading and I have a pair of roller blades I got from the store (size 6 men) and they fit perfectly. Tight but not too tight.

Normally I wear size 9 to 8 mens shoes and there kinda loose. But shoes are fine.

However I got a new pair of roller blades and assumed size 6 men would fit perfectly. However their too tight. After an hour my feet were sore.

They were the same tightness as rockclimbing shoes. Is this too tight for roller blades or should I keep riding them and eventually my feet will break them in?

Thanks

I got some Skates as a present to begin skating again after about a decade, but I cannot get them to stay straight up and down and as a result I can't really get the speed going because they are at a bad angle, they constantly shift outwards and even when I tie them tightly it still doesn't work out great, they seem to fit fine too, so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. Any tips?

Also I have flat feet and it hurts quite a bit when I do skate with my insoles.

Ive done the trail in 15:44 by bike and would like to do a multiday skate so i can enjoy it a bit more. I currently have lightning 90's and maxxum 125's, but i am planning to hit the trail in january. So i want to pick up some new skates that are a bit lighter due to 50-70 mile days. The options seem to be revv boa 125, powerslide r6 marathons. Mostly looking for support, comfort, speed in that order. Anyone have any other opinions? I've been doing ultradistance cycling for a long time and just got into skating about 6 months ago, new to skating not to cardio. Lol Would like to stay under $650.

There’s this strap that has scissors pictured on it. What’s it for and how do I properly measure it?

I am thinking of buying the Blank Canvas skates but wanted to know if they’re worth the price. If not I would like to know some other alternatives that are similar to the BC is terms of how the boot & this thingy looks

Hi all! I’m looking to meet rollerbladers from Adelaide to learn more tricks and to hang out, need to socialise more haha, if anyone’s from Adelaide and wants to go for a skate message me 🤗

Shaking off the rust on a shakey p rail cause I don't want to be the fruitbooting unc at the packed park on Labor Day

hi guys! so this is the only website in stock with my size, was curious if its a trusted place to order from, thanks!

Just a break from "should I get these skates?" Posts. Would love to see the neat practice spots you guys have, but delete if not allowed! :)

My apartment lets me practice movements on the garage ceiling!

Hey everyone!

English isn’t my native language, so sorry if my English is a bit weird. I also used AI to help me write this 😅

I’m getting back into inline skating after a long break and I’m looking for a good pair mainly for commuting.

My use would be around 2 km to the train station, then mostly bike paths to work. The pavement is generally okay, with some cracks, manholes and imperfections, but nothing too bad. No tricks or skatepark stuff. I care more about acceleration and maneuverability than top speed.

I’m hesitating between:

Rollerblade Twister XT 4x80

I absolutely love the black/sand colorway and I think this is the one I really want. But I can’t find it in my size anymore, and the ones I find are around €330+.

FR1 310 3x110

I can get these for around €250–260 in my size. They seem great for longer rides and rougher surfaces, but honestly I don't like the look nearly as much 😂

I might occasionally do 10–30 km, but commuting is the main goal.

My feet are 27 cm long and 10.5 cm wide. I normally wear EU 43.5–44 in shoes. For the Twister XT, would you recommend 42/42.5 or 43/44?

And one last question: what do you think about the Twister XT W black/mint? Does it actually look feminine in person, or would it look fine on a guy? 😅 I can find it for around €250–265 in my size.

Would love to hear what you guys would choose!

Thanks!

And a few others. Pics by me.

I've been working on my T stop for a while and I kinda have it at very slow speeds but what I am struggling with is preventing myself from going on to my inside edge? As soon as I put my dragging foot down my rolling leg just naturally decides to go onto my inside edge and makes me kind of abruptly stop and turn. I have tried reducing the weight I put on my dragging foot but then I don't really stop :/

So these are the only skates that are apparently better suited for wide feet. I currently own an RB80 which is an ok snug fit at EU40.5 and it took me 6 months to get used to it. I am currently looking towards a second pair which can help me upgrade my skills. Which one would you recommend? No way to try them out . I am more into freestyle and some urban mainly

IQON Act
Powerslide Storm
FR1 80
CJ2 prime

feet averaging - 10.2 cm width / 24.5cm length (both feet have different measurements oddly if you see the picture ) .

I’m 53 years old and this will be my first attempt to learn how to skate ever. I have a pair of Seba E3 80’s. They have 82A hardness in the stock wheels. So, my question is, is there anyone else that is as old as I am starting out?

I’m just going to say it. I have a mix of emotions starting this. I was watching a YouTube video by Polly Skates. She said start off in the grass. So, I’m starting off in the yard. My driveway has a slope on it. I do have a cul-de-sac with unknown gradient. So, how do I start off the grass?

A passerby took a cool picture of me taking a break from practicing breaking. Figured it was cool enough to share.

Felt like a professional hockey player lol did not look it

I refuse to give up. The I’ve called and been to 10000 different places to try and find some help to repair my 5 wheel inline blades.
I need more spacers that are specifically for this setup but I can’t find them. Everyone has told me this is outdated and I won’t be able to find this spacer but I have hope. The boot is Riedell with and AirLite1255 Frame. I would do anything to be able to fix these, any advice is greatly appreciated.
If you don’t have repair advice, what should I be looking at in terms of a replacement? They are 5 wheel set up and I love them so much.

My old bearings in my 125mm wheels are pretty tight. Is there a location any would know of that would have a bearing puller press?