10 TIPS WHEN BUYING SKATES

When buying skates, there are a few key things to keep in mind to get the best fit and performance. In this video, we'll cover the top 10 things to look out for, from sizing and comfort to wheel types and frame material. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skater, these tips will help you make the right choice. So, before you hit the store, watch till the end to get the best advice. Let’s get started!
00:17 Fit
2:00 dubbel sizing
4:20 different types
9:15 hardboot//softboot
12:20 price
14:10 models
20:38 frame
26:14 customization
32:19 trying them on
41:58 maintenance

[zhuliks]

I think the main issue with 3 wheels is that human foot naturally has a curve in the middle and you best keep balance when front and back of it are on solid surface while the foot arch can wrap around objects like say standing on a rock or a log you wrap foot around it, you feel it with your arch. With 4 wheels there is the gap between 2 middle wheels doing exactly what your foot does with the arch, with 3 wheels there is a big wheel there, its so counter intuitive, it feels like skates arent part of my body (which good shakes should feel like) but rather Im balancing on a log in circus, middle wheel also loves to pivot on uneven ground since foot naturally tries to use its arch to find stable balance, but surprise - there is an unstable round thing in there.
Just feels wrong.
Dont get me wrong - I bought 125mm triskates as first serious investment and I loved them, but only after getting 4x90 and skating those for a while I truly realized all the issues with triskates. 4x90 is best option, but I do wanna try 4x100 next

[GoFoggy]

Very helpful for almost all skaters Ivo, one thing; your toes should touch the liner, but to touch the shell itself is another thing. Keep em coming!

[vorthothecarpathian]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[paolomoretti]

33:38 Does the 1.5cm room rule applies also if you're going to replace the original liners with Intuition liners?

[mattcanales]

Love your videos, very in-depth. Please do a video covering skates for wide feet!

[therealslimsk]

QUESTION: you mention that you are a 45 shoe, I am a US13, 305mondo. With aggressive skating what flat frames do you recommend. I have the Keizer Superfluid 5 (268mm), but with the soul the frame and wheels are the exact size of the boot and i sometimes get the feeling i'm going to fall backwards. I also tried the aluminium GC HD2 which are 283mm and extend past the boot. I find the GC more stable, harder to turn but they are also very heavy with a GAWDS team boot or TF boot. I saw IQON AG60 is 278... what would you recommend for a frame size for flat setup and a beginner skater learning to aggressive skate. Thanks so much, channel content is fantastic!! and I have found it very useful as I learn.

[BuDu-msqe]

My sister is just getting into inline skating and was sbout to get zetrablades. I told her to consider the oxelo mf500 since they're 90 euros and have very good reviews. She ended up getting them and is very happy with them. Surprisingly they have metal mounting plates and extruded aluminum frames. Not the best wheels and bearings but those eventually need to be replaced.

[AtherSo]

I am almost 40. I want to start skateing again. Last time was like 25+ years ago. I am not sure what to buy.

[MK-xwrp]

I swear yo if this shop would b in nyc I would b there b for they open up 😅.Ill tell them bring out all the skates from 9 s and then 10s so I can finally see what actual skate fits me best and buy extra parts but in nyc we don’t got that

[chadalancarson]

Why would I want my toes to touch? Anytime you do a big gap or drop your toes will slam against the inside of your skate. Your liner, yes. Nice and snug. Your skate imho should have a little bit of wiggle room. That way you don’t get pressure points, you don’t slam your toes into the inside of the skate and it feels a lot more comfortable. The 5% boost in maneuverability and responsiveness that you get from squeezing your foot into the smallest size possible isn’t worth it to me.

[zhuliks]

Bendy softskate boot on a huge 3 wheel frame thats a good idea...not

[Adam-M-]

"Don't do three wheels", meanwhile I have a 3x125 connected to my Powerslide Next 😳, lol. I love it, but I've been rollerblading for 25+ years. I would definitely NOT recommend that setup for a new skater.