Question:
What inline skates are better for a beginner?
charlie
2012-09-23 03:13:26 UTC
What skates are better for a beginner skater, picked these two pairs as they both come with in the budget

No fear inline skate senior
http://www.sportsdirect.com/no-fear-inline-skate-senior-254047

Or

Airwalk pro skates men
http://www.sportsdirect.com/airwalk-pro-skates-mens-254012

Pros and cons of both skates would be great and any personal info if you have used them before
Thanks for any help

And if you find some reviews could you post the URL for them,
Six answers:
Fun Skater
2012-09-23 04:22:57 UTC
Big negative on the dealer for not posting important information like the wheel size.

Bigger is better, up to a point. I wouldn't even consider skates that don't use at least 80mm wheels.

Most beginners can easily handle 80 or 84mm with many being ok on 90mm. 100mm and larger are generally for more experianced skaters.



The airwalk skates appear to have bigger wheels (looking at the gaps between them and assuming that the skates are roughly the same size) but I would ask the dealer.



Looks like airwalk is getting out of the skate business (their web site does not list any inline skates) which may be why they are cheap. Check if you can use a brake from one of the big makers like K2, Rollerblade, or Roces. Otherwise, you might find that you cannot replace the block when you wear it out.



No Fear is also a small company in the skate business and you may not be able to find replacement brakes in the future.



The airwalk skates have aluminum frames which are better than the plastic ones on the No Fear skates.



The No Fear skates list PVC wheels. All the good wheels are Poly Urethane which could indicate that No Fear thinks of these as toys rather than serious skates.



The laces on the airwalk skates let you fit them to your feet better than the ratchet buckles on the No Fear skates.



If you order online, you cannot try the skates on first. Fit is really important and every model fits differently, depending on the shape of YOUR feet. Check that you can return them if they don't fit well. They should feel snug all around your feet (more snug than you would want in a regular shoe) without pinching anything, especially your toes.
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2016-12-11 20:23:19 UTC
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2015-08-12 02:34:07 UTC
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RE:

What inline skates are better for a beginner?

What skates are better for a beginner skater, picked these two pairs as they both come with in the budget



No fear inline skate senior

http://www.sportsdirect.com/no-fear-inline-skate-senior-254047



Or



Airwalk pro skates...
anonymous
2016-03-18 06:04:32 UTC
I'm a mom. I also skate for a roller derby league. My kid learned to skate on inlines. She recently learned to skate on quads. It's really a personal choice. Quads and inlines are different. Learning to skate on one does not mean you will be able to skate on the other. As far as learning and getting the feel for the movement, quads provide more stability for balancing. If she starts on quads, moving to inlines will be a new experience, but she will already have a feel for rolling. Something to keep in mind when buying skates, sizes will vary according to type of skate. Ask a sales person about sizing. In most cases, you will need to get a size smaller than her regular shoe size. If she wears a size 8 shoe, she would need a size 7 skate. It depends on the type of skate. Also, be sure to purchase protective gear: knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and a helmet. Happy skating!
corbo
2016-10-01 03:50:59 UTC
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anonymous
2016-04-07 03:46:52 UTC
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I have to agree with the post by "askme." As a skating coach, I feel that quads are better for youngsters, since many do not yet have the strength in their ankles to handle inlines. There are different techniques for inlines than for quads. In addition, quads are easier to fit children with. I see many kids in the rink with inlines that are too big (turning their ankles in, which can cause injuries, obviously). As for the learning process, you can always tighten the wheels so they don't roll freely, which will give the child a little advantage. Every time she skates, you can loosen the wheels a little bit. GOOD LUCK!


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