Reddit mentions: The best roller skates

The upfront cost isn't too terrible, you'll need skates (obviously), but don't need the pricey ones when you're just starting out. Trust me, you won't know the difference until you're pretty well into it, and even then some people don't upgrade. I'd suggest Riedell R3's to start. Several websites have a "derby starter package", but unless you want to have your knees perpetually shredded, I would suggest throwing down the cash for good knee pads. 187's are awesome. I highly recommend Sin City Skates for all your derby needs. It's entirely owned and staffed by skaters who will give you great advice about gear, wheels, helmets, teams, etc.

I saw that you mentioned derby insurance in a comment above. I WOULD NOT suggest skating without "real" insurance as well. The derby insurance is basically just a legal requirement so that venues can't be held liable for skater injuries. The deductible is absurdly high and they still won't cover everything.



I absolutely love skating. Plus I get to blow a whistle and yell at people, so that's great stress relief ;)

I think something like this cooking set would be super cute for Adela --- I remember cooking with my dad, and he'd let me pick out a recipe and we'd cook it together for dinner, it was so fun. Plus, she'd have her own measuring spoons, and you guys could do cookies or something so Isla could help decorate :)
These are a little more expensive, but you could get them both a set of rollerskates! and of course, knee pads!. Might be a little hard for Isla, but it would be a fun springtime activity, and plus getting to teach them something or to share a first activity of any kind is always fun <3
Have a great time at the birthday party! <3

One of my first skates were the rookie forever rainbows, and they go for about 65 US dollars on amazon. I would totally recommend them for beginner skaters, as I had a great time rolling on them indoors and outdoors. The wheels are actually pretty good as well, not super gummy though, so it would be a bit tougher on crappy asphalt. Toestops could use a replacement, but they would be fine for a beginner who isn't using them everyday (I wore mine down pretty quickly from skating every day). Overall though, I would either recommend the rookie forevers, or a pair of rio rollers, which are very similar and have a low price point as well.

Rookies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rookie-Forever-Rainbow-V2-Skates-4-Wheels/dp/B071RGFDN6/ref=pd_sim_200_2/261-3660803-0120905?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B071RGFDN6&pd_rd_r=c1ffbf8b-30bb-4868-97b4-8294492cf7cc&pd_rd_w=9sXfg&pd_rd_wg=wxDCW&pf_rd_p=1b8636ae-4f21-4403-a813-e8849dd46de4&pf_rd_r=XTQ1G0DMQ294N53P4FW5&refRID=XTQ1G0DMQ294N53P4FW5

Rio Roller: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rio-Roller-Child-Skates-Candi-White/dp/B00G2782PA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=K0P0UNX81G9S&keywords=rio+roller+skate&qid=1567272931&s=sports&sprefix=rio+roller%2Csports%2C269&sr=1-4

Happy skating!

xoxo

Maybe too late, but I just got a pair of Candigirl Carlin's from Amazon for $100. Metal trucks, outdoor wheels, non-adjustable toe stop, cute colors like the Moxi skates. They have great reviews, mostly from other noobs, but I think they ride great so far and seem to have more padding than the Moxis. This is my first pair of skates ever and I'm in love. I wanted a more affordable option to the Moxis to make sure I would use the skates enough to justify the price of a 'better' pair later on.

Note: even though they say 'suede', it is a faux suede and faux leather lining. I can't really tell, tbh. It's not that cheap looking microfiber.

i'm two weeks in, my team practices 2x a week but i can only make one most weeks because of an evening class: i want to get better at skating outside of that since once a week is not a lot, but i am a broke grad student and will have to save for a while before i can afford good skates. would it be worthwhile to get some cheap-ass children's skates (looking at these specifically) for outdoor use while i'm working towards that mst, or would that money be put to better use elsewhere? (i mean obviously it would be better not spent on amazon but what can ya do)

I would adore this pair of skates, and think item #2 in your album looks fabulous.

Have a fantastic time in Thailand and thank you for your generosity!

I'm 21 and a little bit of a weirdo, plus I weigh, WAY too much for my height. I blame my loneliness on my weight. I'm really outgoing and friendly, so I don't blame my inability to get dates on my personality.
When I was a kid, I LOVED to roller skate. That's how I kept my shape. A few months ago, I went with a friend to the local roller rink, I still have my groove. If I had these roller skates I know I could drop the weight. I would literally roller skate EVERYWHERE. My friends are lazy, the only motivation I have is myself. For my height, to be completely healthy, I need to lose about 80 pounds, it's all about finding active that you enjoy doing!

Ok. I am guessing that modified shoes would be too much work for multiple pitchers, so you probably want some kind of force sensing mats on the mound. This company seems to have a ready made system but they don’t even show prices so it’s probably way expensive.

Here’s an interesting instructible similar to your goal which should be not too expensive

You definitely roll your own system with load cells and a multipart platform, I am not sure how consistent the foot placement is for pitching. You can make each platform segment have 4 load cells (one at each corner) and calculate average force that way.
You could also use FSRs for the platform corner sensors.

You could make some shoe attachments like old school roller skates used to clip onto shoes where you add the load cells or FSRs instead of trucks/wheels.

I got my Reidell Darts for under $100 (I think they were $85) because I wanted recreational quad skates, and they were the minimum if I later decided to join roller derby. They served me very well skating outdoors with outdoor wheels, and my stock wheels got me through roller derby fresh meat when I decided to join about a year later. I'm looking into better skates for derby now, but still love my Darts and they'll become my outdoor skates.

EDIT: These are my skates. Looks like the price went up a bit. Pay a lot of attention to sizing if you order skates--you will need a smaller size than you think.

Oh man, this is difficult..

I absolutely LOVE these skates. Mostly for the glitter.. More than anything I love these tennis shoes. I mean, pups and sushi!? How freaking cute, right?!

So Im using a pair of Chicago roller skates, It was something for my big feet that I could learn on and I love them - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chicago-Mens-Rink-Skate-Black/dp/B000G17FXS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541706154&sr=8-5&keywords=chicago%2Broller%2Bskates&th=1&psc=1 - When I've been skating on them they start making a really awful noise, as if they are grinding and clicking together. Its a really awful thing to constantly hear and when I take the bearing out and spin it in my hand I can feel that something is off with it, it doesn't spin smoothly in my hand and feel like something is clicking around. It also has more drag on it and I really don't enjoy replacing bearings every skate session because of this. I'm still using the basic wheels that came with the skates, they're very hard wheels but they haven't really caused me any issues and I enjoy skating on them. And I don't tighten the wheel much, as long as it doesn't move side to side that's about as tight as I go, so that it spins and doesn't move other than that

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A colleague from work who deals with building bikes and fixing broken bikes/scooters and outdoor equipment says that the axle could be bent. I cant see any bend of deformity in them but the only things I can think to change are the wheels or the trucks. But at this point I'm probably better off just getting new skates...

Epic Skates 2016 Epic Sparkle 8 High-Top Quad Roller Skates, Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018N3C1TI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KNpyzbHBN5AF2

These were the closest I found on Amazon.

For a minute I thought they had only sent one.

Sure-Grip Stardust Glitter Roller Skate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FGNVYZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2BsyzbX29K5K9 😘

I used to wear Dansko and Birkis and although they gave great knee/back support, they really hurt my feet and were difficult to move around quickly in.

I feel like clogs are tough to wear if you're required to move fast or long distances. I picked up these guys about 3 months ago and I feel like a brand new cook.

Not kidding.

Some people joke that they look funny, but I cut my ticket time in half, close a half hour earlier and am just the best damn chef I can be when I'm wearing these.

Only problem is they're not non-slip.

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Look for some cheap Reidell skates on amazon. You can usu find some R3's for around $100.
The pads that came with the set you shared are probably not protective enough esp for a beginner. Cheap pads have a shell to protect from scrapes but no padding (in knee and elbow pads) for impact protection. Here's some suggestions:
Search for "triple 8" or "TSG" knee, elbow or wrist pads. They sometimes come in packages but be careful, you might have a large wrist but medium knee so buying all mediums wouldn't work out.
https://www.amazon.com/Riedell-Skates-Dart-Roller-Skate/dp/B00656362M/ref=pd_sim_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R2F7CAQAR2KBNW6WMWX6

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