|
S k a t e L o g F o r u m
Inline Skating and Quad Roller Skating Forum Hosts: Jessica Wright | Kathie Fry |
FOLLOW US: Our Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Email |
|
|
Home
-
Forum Index
-
Africa Skating
-
Asia Skating
-
Europe Skating
-
Oceania Skating
-
Pan America Skating
-
Roller_Rinks
-
![]() ![]() |
Forum Administrators: Jessica Wright and Kathie Fry | Email Us Access code for buying and selling subforums: "skates" How To Get a User Account and Posting Privileges in the SkateLog Forum Use Google to Search the SkateLog Forum |
|
Quad Roller Skating Forum Discussions about quad roller skates and any other quad skating discussions that do not seem appropriate for one of our other forums. |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 7
|
![]()
Im just getting back into skating after 25 years off and about to buy some nice skates.
Ive been reading up and dont know where a good wheel guide is. Im 39yrs old, 200lbs, skate on wood with clear coat. I plan to shuffle, some racing and some hockey. How do i know if i need a 87b or what? Been eyballing the riedell 395 advantage online... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Street Skater
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NH
Posts: 3,146
|
![]()
78-88a are really outdoor wheels, you might want to start at 92-96a, and get some hours in, used wheels aren't the end of the world cost wise.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,382
|
![]() Quote:
__________________
"Liberal Logic", a phrase in conflict with itself.... dims = it's OK to kill babies.. real logic there.. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
-- rufff --
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sid-a-knee, Australia
Posts: 99
|
![]()
You mentioned a wheel hardness in the B scale. Almost all skate wheel are measured in the A scale.
If the wheels really are measuring in B scale, then 87b equates to about 98a, which might be a bit too hard. I'm 86kgs (190lbs) and sometimes skate on wood with a clear coat. If the floor is clean and giving good grip, my 94a wheels roll and corner nicely for speed sessions, but can still be forced to break traction for a hockey stop. If that same floor's a bit dirty or slippery, I drop back to my 89a wheels for their grip, which is fine for general skating and some light speed, but they are a touch too soft for full speed or to hockey stop / drift in the corners. Last edited by Sunnyape; February 5th, 2018 at 04:35 AM. Reason: 87b might be a bit hard for wood |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 7
|
![]()
Thanks for the feedback.
Leaning towards reidell 395 advantage power plus with purple95a or black 93a wheels as my initial pair of skates. Make some changes after putting in some time with local speed team. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,382
|
![]() Quote:
__________________
"Liberal Logic", a phrase in conflict with itself.... dims = it's OK to kill babies.. real logic there.. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
-- rufff --
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sid-a-knee, Australia
Posts: 99
|
![]() Quote:
With only two sets of indoor wheels at the moment, I only have a choice of 94a, 89a or nuthin'. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |
-- rufff --
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sid-a-knee, Australia
Posts: 99
|
![]() Quote:
PS. There's no dignity in purple wheels >:P |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
Ninja Naked Mole Rat
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: San Antonio Tx
Posts: 6,683
|
![]() Quote:
![]()
__________________
Don't let people live in your head rent free. ~princessfluffhead~ BontQRL/InvaderDA45: Seba-FRX: Alkali CA9 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,382
|
![]()
I was down at one time to 195lbs a few years ago. I didn't see any difference. But I do think duro and grip depend mostly on the floor. More so than weight. I have been looking at outdoor wheels and skateboard wheels and am a bit disappointed in the hardness of them. I have found only one set of wheels that got up to 88a. They are not available anymore. So the next wheel in 86a. I'm not racing them, just cruising around so wheel weight is not so much a factor as being able to roll over stuff. I keep a lot of wheels around to try out. If a person skates a lot of different places, they have to gather up sets of wheels that work at different places. It's all good though, helps the fun factor. I have a used set of Green Shamans to use at a pavilion, they are soft enough to grip well on cement, but hard enough to give me a good workout.
__________________
"Liberal Logic", a phrase in conflict with itself.... dims = it's OK to kill babies.. real logic there.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 | |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 7
|
![]() Quote:
Sure-grip says purple is 95a, black 93a... Rollerskatenation says purple is 97a... Im very excited and about ready to order. Now im trying to confirm if im a 10.5 or 11 boot... So where is best to order from? My local skate shop is not exactly top notch... Rollerskatenation? my roller skate world? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,382
|
![]() Quote:
If in doubt on Duro, go conservative. IMO, you could start at 93a and not be disappointed. Look at what the guys at the rink are using and what they are doing with them. That will give you a general idea of how hard of a wheel to buy. 97a, 98a are generally used on well kept floors. So 93a to 95a should get it done. Like I said, just my opinion. But I would have a look at others skates first.
__________________
"Liberal Logic", a phrase in conflict with itself.... dims = it's OK to kill babies.. real logic there.. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 7
|
![]() Quote:
My skates when I was 12 had hard candy plates and ice lite wheels(pink hubs/white wheel) and I really liked those but I was about 120lbs back then lol. Same main rink. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Street Skater
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NH
Posts: 3,146
|
![]()
If when you check out at Connies, you use the code "RDD", you get a 10% discount.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 311
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Street Skater
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NH
Posts: 3,146
|
![]()
I just checked, last time I was there they advertised a coupon shortcut that gave anybody a discount, and they once e-mailed me with the RDD code, things change, no coupon shortcut, no RDD code, and I see they are in Georgia, I thought they were in Cailifornia, so now, when you identify what you want, google search for the best price.
Connies does have lot's of skate parts, but, wow, no sales on anything, might be new management. I see they still let you try boots for size before mounting. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,382
|
![]()
I had Hard Candy skates as well long ago. I gave them to my son, he broke a couple of trucks and dumped them. But they got the job done at the time. I always had boot bite with them though. Still it was all I could afford at the time.
__________________
"Liberal Logic", a phrase in conflict with itself.... dims = it's OK to kill babies.. real logic there.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Fishers, IN
Posts: 106
|
![]()
Riddell has sizing charts that you can print. Look under Support and then Sizing Help.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Street Skater
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NH
Posts: 3,146
|
![]()
Originally Posted by Refresh View Post
Im very excited and about ready to order. Now im trying to confirm if im a 10.5 or 11 boot... So where is best to order from? My local skate shop is not exactly top notch... Rollerskatenation? Ah,ha, this is where Connies works, you can get a boot to try for size before they drill it, you canfind exactly the boot that fits, well worth the trouble, expense. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 | |
Ninja Naked Mole Rat
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: San Antonio Tx
Posts: 6,683
|
![]() Quote:
__________________
Don't let people live in your head rent free. ~princessfluffhead~ BontQRL/InvaderDA45: Seba-FRX: Alkali CA9 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|