how to choose roller blades

What are the best wheels for roller blades that make then go fast out doors?

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bigger wheels make you got fast so if you got some bigger than what you already have that%26#039;d help, brands don%26#039;t matter wheels are wheels they all roll, but really its the bearings that make you go really fast, get swiss rated bearings instead of abec rated and you%26#039;ll have a faster set or get abec 7 or 9%26#039;s and you%26#039;ll have lots of speed. Keep them cleaned and lubed and they%26#039;ll last a long time. I like bones brand because i%26#039;ve been using them for years they are completly sealed and last longer than most. I use them on my rollerblades and long them, been using them on my skateboards forever.

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How do i get air on roller blades?

2009-04-15T02:13:00.000-07:00

ive got the rampage v1 ramp i go up it with a lot of speed and then jump off the edge to get higher is their a way to get more air?and also when i try to do a grab move i fall straight on my knees but that doesn%26#039;t matter so how do i get even more air?

How do i get air on roller blades?
No easy way of getting more air.

It is all about speed.

More speed= more air.

Unless you want to put on some wings and flap

whilst in mid air.
Reply:Try skate boarding it%26#039;s easier.

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What is the best brand of roller blades ~gel wheels preferably!?

2009-04-15T02:12:00.003-07:00

I prefer gel wheels anyone gotten a good pair recently or know of a great brand also where could I find the suggested brand?

What is the best brand of roller blades ~gel wheels preferably!?
I love my Rollerblade Crossfire II 90. Hope this helps...

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What is a good brand of roller blades for men?

2009-04-15T02:12:00.002-07:00

Nike Bauer is by far my favorite brand. I depend on them greatly while playing roller hockey, and they really make skating much more fun.

But it depends on which area of roller blading you plan on doing.

For men%26#039;s hockey skates, I recommend visiting:

http://hockeymonkey.com/inlineskates.htm...

On the other hand, if you%26#039;re planning on more outdoors skating, then I recommend:

http://www.k2skates.com/.

I hope this helped you.

What is a good brand of roller blades for men?
%26quot;rollerblade%26quot; or %26quot;k2%26quot; both make good skates... and for both men and women.
Reply:Yup---Rolerblade

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How old is too old for roller blades?

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Dead.

Until then, have fun!

How old is too old for roller blades?
I%26#039;m pushin 30 and I still strap em on, the Hockey guy I play with is 54...Until you can%26#039;t move your legs I suppose :)
Reply:When you can%26#039;t stand up anymore. Until then, keep on rollin%26#039;!
Reply:roller blading is 4 posers and -5 is to old

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What are important things to know before buying roller blades? whats the difference between skates and blades?

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You might need to know the sizing, just in case they don%26#039;t run true to size. Rollerskates have their wheels set up like a skateboard with trucks. Rollerblades look like ice skates with wheels on them. But, truthfully, the words %26quot;blades%26quot; and %26quot;skates%26quot; get thrown around a lot and used interchangeably.

What are important things to know before buying roller blades? whats the difference between skates and blades?
Inline skates (Rollerblade is a brand name like Kleenex rather than a type of skate) are the more common version of roller skates. The other version, with 4 wheels in a rectangle, is now called quad skates.

First decide on how you want to skate and how much.

Most people fall into the recreation/fitness catagories. They skate on streets or trails to go some distance.

Unless a skate is labeled for a specific use (hockey, agressive, racing, figure) it is going to be rec/fitness.

There are two major brands of rec/fit skates in the US.

Rollerblade (they created the first modern inline skate and made it popular) and K2. They have the money to do research and engineering on new features and it shows. There are some minor brands like RollerDerby that are good but not as good and then there are some discount store brands that are store specific and tend to be really poor.

The smaller brands may cause you problems when you try to find replacement brakes or other parts.

Larger wheels roll better (also over objects) than small wheels. 80mm is the smallest wheel size that has a large variety of replacements. Unless you have a real reason (slalom or dance moves) to want small wheels, I recommend looking for 80mm or larger.

A metal frame is better than plastic. A single piece extruded frame is best.

The difference between recreational and fitness is very blurry. Fitness skates are for skating faster and farther. Their boots tend to be a couple inches shorter for more flexibility. They usually have 90 or 100 mm wheels and extruded frames that are longer than the cheaper rec skates.

Fit is critical. Loose feels good in the store but causes problems later.

You want the skate to be a part of your foot. It should be snug all around the foot without pinching your toes.

Try on as many skates as you can find in your range. Different models and brands have different foot shapes in mind. Try both men%26#039;s and women%26#039;s skates. The companies use different foot shapes for them and the %26quot;wrong%26quot; one might fit your foot better.

Get a helmet and wrist guards. I have known a person who died after hitting the back of his head in a fall. I know others who went through months of headaches after helmetless falls.

Your hands will hit the ground in almost any fall and wrist guards can save you a lot of painful road rash.

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I want a pair of roller blades but only have 50¢. Does that make me a cheapskate?

2009-04-15T02:11:00.003-07:00

No, i think you%26#039;re a high roller.

I want a pair of roller blades but only have 50¢. Does that make me a cheapskate?
HAHAHA!
Reply:No that makes you poor.
Reply:Nah! that makes you a bargein hunter
Reply:NO
Reply:nah, it makes you walk.
Reply:not if you were at a garage sale

yes i get it
Reply:It makes you poor. lol.
Reply:No, you just don%26#039;t have as much money as you wished you did

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Reply:Not at all....it just makes you a walker :-)
Reply:oh ha ha

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How do I slow my roller blades down.I already tightend the wheels.They are still way to fast.?

2009-04-15T02:11:00.002-07:00

I have no control when I go down hill.I can%26#039;t even stop if I wanted.

How do I slow my roller blades down.I already tightend the wheels.They are still way to fast.?
See if the bearings are exchangeable.Replace them with a slower class bearing.Someone at a skateboard dealer should be able to help you.Normally the bearings have a number on them.The lower the number the slower the bearing.
Reply:Only skate uphill.
Reply:only rollerblade on grass so u go slower and if u want to stop u could just fall over without hurting yourself

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How do i stop on roller blades?

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I have a pair of K2 skates and that thing on the back doesn%26#039;t really work well.

How do i stop on roller blades?
Face first into a tree is not a good way, trust me on this one. That bark was worse than my bite.
Reply:A small rock is always a sure thing.
Reply:fall, thats what i do

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How do stop on hockey roller blades?

2009-04-15T02:11:00.000-07:00

ya know the ones with the same boot as ice hockey skates but w/ wheels? i just got some and since theres no breaks or anything i have no clue how to stop. i play ice hockey also so its hard to adjust. anyone happen to know how to stop? or do you just keep going and going and going....

How do stop on hockey roller blades?
toe drag.
Reply:you can stop by putting most of your weight of your leg in front (left if you are right handed and right if you are a lefty) also put some weight on the back leg to keep your balance.before you stop turn a bit toward the opposite direction then turn back and stick the front leg down on the ground and you stop.

you can also try to slow down by useing your hind skate%26#039;s wheels to drag on the ground usally the first two wheels starting from your toes.
Reply:I%26#039;m not sure, but I think you press the stop button.
Reply:run into the wall, it works

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