Best products from r/rollerblading

Okay so,

Figuring out the sizing has been interesting lol. Being a size 11 foot sure as hell doesnt help.

1. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071X2Q2KD/ref=crt_ewc_img_olp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3H8ADXOCP7JIK
   - Has some cool reviews about it. Price is great. Color looks beautiful. Sizing ima have to go 1.5 bigger unless I find it else where. Looks very durable and comfortable, the vented boots is nice considering I live in the Nevada heat; any cooling helps! Comes with 85A Wheels, rail is removable and interchangeable with other styles/setups. $230. Available via Prime; so could return if the big size is a problem
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0XRVX0/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3H8ADXOCP7JIK
   
   - Believe this is a newer model then the F6, for $30 more with a similar style as the F6; and also has a raving
   review; I would be wiling to test them out. beautiful design. Has my sizes. $250. Not prime eligible. So sizing
   would have to hopefully be right.
   
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBVYN6N/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AI3ODVS58VYZ2
   
   - Seems to be built by a company that really put time and effort into the blades. Seems very well made. has a
   great design. some cool color options to choose from. its the most expensive of all the setups at $279. (lol,
   just realized the logo looked familiar, same company that made my boots. the dude they use on amazon
   listing was same dude on my box for blades lol. was wondering what felt familiar about this item.). 85A
   wheels. interchangeable setup. they have my "size" but they claim to run a bit small. and they dont have a
   size bigger then what I would "need". This does look like a great setup. Not prime eligible.
   
   ​
   
   ​
   
   So these are the three options.
   
   ​
   
   What do we think fellas?

Definitely pad up. At least some knee pads. I thought I was too cool for that when I started back up a couple months ago and now I have a solid lump on my left knee that doesn’t really show signs of going away. Nothing hurts I’m pretty sure it’s just from falling on it... A LOT. I got some triple eight kp22 ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ASZAA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hPbjDbP3MBRNQ ) and they fit pretty slim for a hard shell. Fits ubder shorts well. I think the size I got is to small for me over pants (I’m. 5’10 170 lbs, average build and I got a size L), but under shorts is perfect! I also wear some slip on elbow pads ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XOQR7NK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PKbjDbDEMR24F ) they’ve saved me for sure on a couple slams and You basically forget they are there. Happy rolling man! Welcome back!

>As the title suggests. Picked up a pair of Macro blade 80 Rollerblade's with slow roll. I thought I was upgrading my Zetra blades but the Macro's seem so much slower( lots of work).
>
>Any suggestions on an Amazon upgrade wheel/bearing package for outdoor asphalt/concrete skate.

As far as free-spin of the wheels goes, the stock bearings for the Macroblades are a sealed bearing lubricated with a silicone-based grease. In general, grease-lubricated bearings do have a "run-in" period where they do not spin quite as freely as they will once they're run-in & warmed-up.

"Grease lubricated super-precision bearings initially run with a relatively high frictional moment. If they are run at high speeds without a running-in period, the temperature rise can be considerable. The high frictional moment is due to the churning of excess grease, which takes time to work its way out of the contact zone." (source)

Though, it should be noted that, in truth, oil-lubricated bearings also have a similar "run-in"/"break-in" requirement - see here.

As far as slower skating speed and requiring more work to get/keep going, the stock wheels for the Zetrablades and the Macroblades are of the same hardness: 82A. in general, a harder wheel rolls better, as a harder wheel deforms less under load, and loses less energy to hysteresis - "The primary cause of rolling resistance when a body (such as a ball, tire, or wheel) rolls on a surface is hysteresis. This is attributed to the viscoelastic characteristics of the material of the rolling body." If both skates were using the stock wheels (or identical replacements), both would experience the same energy losses, assuming all else is equal.

And, as you describe your Zetrablades as "well worn" & mention using a lithium grease to lubricate the bearings in those skates, I would presume that you are not using the original wheels or bearings in the Zetrablades?

With regard to potential upgrades, pretty much any serviceable bearing from a reputable company (examples: the ILQ series from TwinCam, or the Reds series from Bones) will do, and wheels for outdoor use should generally have a somewhat higher durometer than that of the stock Zetrablade/Macroblade wheels - something like these, these, or these (all 80mm/85A) would work well.

Sounds to me your skates are too big.

To keep my heel locked in and reduce loose play, I use this set up.

Insole

Ankle Support

Also, invest in some thin microfiber socks.

Give it a shot. It’s a cheap solution and works for me.

Good luck and happy shredding 🤙🏻

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076DC26MG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I got this one a little while ago. I wouldn't say the sound quality is great (definitely nowhere near having headphones in), but it'd be a good size clipped to a belt or backpack and has the bonus of being water resistant in case you get caught in the rain.

I second trying the Ez-fits: I typically need to use these silicone cushions https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076PSX6FR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In addition to the ez fit neoprene sleeves https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Ezeefit_2mm_Ankle_Booties/descpage-EZ2MMN.html

Just be aware that the Reign v3 and Myfit Crown liner are very different. The Reign's are much more compact and slimmer, the Crown's are like puffy little clouds on your feet, but will take up more space in your boots.

I've also had good luck using myfit fatboy liners for both my big wheel and aggressive set ups.

You might want to try the neoprene sleeves first then evaluate if you need a liner upgrade.

I wish I'd taken a "Before" picture of my skates. They were filthy with dirt from lots of rolls over wet and muddy ground here in Philadelphia over the past few weeks. You can see how filthy (and worn down!) the old wheels were. I put about 575 miles on them.

I replaced the wheels with Hydrogen 80/85A wheels, the bearings with Rollerblade Twincam ILQ-9 Pro Bearings (though I got them from Inline Warehouse, not Amazon), and a new Rollerblade brand brake from Amazon. I also bought a Sonic Skate Tool, which really worked well!!! I got it from Inline Warehouse, too.

Took them out for their inaugural roll this morning, and although I couldn't skate at top speeds for long periods, due to wet, leafy patches, the spots where I could, they were AWESOME!

Like new skates again!

I just bought these on amazon... came in a 16 pack to change all 8 wheels, and came with rollerblade sized spacers with the 8mm bearings. Some of the product reviews say they don't come with spacers, so I'm not really sure. The spacers that came with the wheels that came with my skates didn't fit in the new wheels I bought, but the spacers that came with the Bones Reds fit perfect.

I'm guessing if you bought an 8 pack, they might assume you were buying bearings for skateboard wheels and include a skateboard tool instead.

Someone else recommended those bearings, and I'm extremely happy... I roll completely across the park. Maybe buy the 16 pack and replace them all.

The impact foam kneepads fit similar to a compression bandage.

I use Dakine Slayer Knee Pad Black, L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LQHTTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You forget there on and do a great job. Don't know if they'll hold up from a large fall but they're great for spills.

Alright, makes me not so nervous about the overall fit anymore, your help is much appreciated.

I'm seeing them at ~$8 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Hockey-Prolace-Waxed-Skate/dp/B004R6VACA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=ICWD1LQ71C78&keywords=elite%2Bhockey%2Bwaxed%2Blaces&qid=1556864489&s=gateway&sprefix=Elite%2BHockey%2Bwax%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1), where are you seeing them at that price? May just be looking at the wrong ones on my end or since I don't have a store nearby.

So, on a whim, I tried the only set of replacement straps on Amazon Prime: Alemon Replacement Straps

I can't say too much about them as they only arrived today and I haven't gotten a chance to really skate them, however I can say the following:

They do fit the NEXT boot with no compatibility issues. It was a very easy swap and they securely fastened to the boot exactly as the OEM ones would.

The buckle has the same basic design flaw as the OEM buckle. That is, the mounting screw is ahead of the buckle itself instead of behind. This causes the forces of the strap to pull the buckle up instead of across. Since the OEM buckle has the same problem, this is kind of moot in terms of comparing the two.

The strap itself seems tougher and to have tighter tolerances than the original. I can confidently say that I already prefer the strap to the original.

The buckle is a push to release instead of a pull to release. I can see some pros and cons of both, it doesn't make a big difference to me, but maybe someone else can chime in on that.

The OEM and Alemon parts are interchangable, you could use the OEM strap with the replacement buckle, or any configuration you choose. I chose to replace both the buckle and the strap.

You can search Amazon reviews.

Seems like one person who reviewed used them for inline skating and another 6 for rollerskating:

https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Sponge-Anti-slip-Collision-Avoidance/product-reviews/B01L379FOU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_kywd?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=1&filterByKeyword=roller

https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Sponge-Anti-slip-Collision-Avoidance/product-reviews/B01L379FOU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_kywd?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=1&filterByKeyword=inline