Have been a recreational aggressive skater for the past decade and been into mostly sliding. Dont remember the exact rollerblades I had been using (think it was an older version of the rb 110 (it had 4 wheels)). I have been into more long distance sports for the past year and so decided to get into marathon skating. Hence, I switched disciplines and got myself a pair of puls trinity 125s.
I recognise that the lower cut of the puls 125s is a different game of stability compared to what I was used to previously. For someone like me, essentially a beginner when it comes to racing skates, need some info and suggestions on how to train myself to getting used to them (other than obviously just skating more haha). Personally, I think the ankle stability is the main issue for me, and getting used to the much longer frame for the wheels. They just feel different is what I can tell from the 1 or 2 times I've worn them till now.
Two years ago I think, I saw a guy rollerblade past me and immediately said “yes I need those for Christmas.” Time jump to now I’m too terrified to use them. I’m a beginner and I made the mistake of starting on rollerblades instead of roller skates. I’m terrified sick of the in balance I get when I’m on my blades. I shake and I wobbly and then tumble or I get too scared and stop before I fall. I don’t have any protection gear and I usually fall backwards in a cartoon fall so knee pads wouldn’t really help unless I make myself fall forwards. Anyways
I feel bad for wasting my mom’s money and I want to learn how to use these but I don’t know how. The only thing I can do is bend my knees to regain balance and v shape movements and that’s only for a little bit before I panic and start doing a cartoon character running on ice and fall and eat concrete. Any tips?
I actually think it's easier for a beginner to start on inline skates than roller skates due to the length of the frame which is smaller on roller skates.
If you fall backward, it's mainly because you're not balancing properly. Maybe you're skating too vertically, and when you lose your balance, you fall backward. Try positioning yourself by bending your legs quite a bit and keeping most of your body in front of your knees. Wearing protective gear will help you lose that fear of falling, and you'll see that by skating correctly, you'll be much safer and won't fall (or at least you'll fall less often than you do now, haha).
I'm flat footed and as a kid I would always end up with blisters on my inner feet because my blades didn't fit me properly.
I've started skating again this year and if you find the right blades, they can be very comfortable and you'll be able to skate for hours without any pain. I bought FRX blades based on reviews saying they were suited for wide feet.
I'm flat footed. No issues with my FR FR2 310 triskate with the only pain coming from my left foot only when natural rocker occurs which in the case I just seat on the floor and rotate the middle wheel to the back, back to the front, and the front to the middle--problem solved and it's instant relief. I do 15 miles everyday. 20s, 30s, 40s with brand new 310mm wheels.
- Do the magnet spacers affect how the wheels roll compared to regular spacers?
- Other than the lights, do the wheels feel different compared to regular wheels?
- Do the lights last the lifetime of the wheels?
- Would you recommend them?
I plan to skate (for fitness) mainly at night and I am tempted to get Rollerblade Moonbeam wheels to enhance my visibility but I'm not too sure how the magnetic spacers will affect the wheels.
I use the Luminous wheels and find that the spacers do in fact slow the wheel down and makes for harder pushing. Don't really feel much difference in the material. I have one set that's lasted for almost two years and still light (one diode in one wheel out of eight seems a bit dim) still think they're worthwhile for night skating.
I used to place them at the outer positions, with two proper wheels in the middle so that I wouldn't lose that much speed.
Then I started using it only on the back, and finally got rid of them altogether, because there's much better ways to gain visibility without sacrificing speed.
Have been a recreational aggressive skater for the past decade and been into mostly sliding. Dont remember the exact rollerblades I had been using (think it was an older version of the rb 110 (it had 4 wheels)). I have been into more long distance sports for the past year and so decided to get into marathon skating. Hence, I switched disciplines and got myself a pair of puls trinity 125s.
I recognise that the lower cut of the puls 125s is a different game of stability compared to what I was used to previously. For someone like me, essentially a beginner when it comes to racing skates, need some info and suggestions on how to train myself to getting used to them (other than obviously just skating more haha). Personally, I think the ankle stability is the main issue for me, and getting used to the much longer frame for the wheels. They just feel different is what I can tell from the 1 or 2 times I've worn them till now.
Any and all advice is appreciated!!
Two years ago I think, I saw a guy rollerblade past me and immediately said “yes I need those for Christmas.” Time jump to now I’m too terrified to use them. I’m a beginner and I made the mistake of starting on rollerblades instead of roller skates. I’m terrified sick of the in balance I get when I’m on my blades. I shake and I wobbly and then tumble or I get too scared and stop before I fall. I don’t have any protection gear and I usually fall backwards in a cartoon fall so knee pads wouldn’t really help unless I make myself fall forwards. Anyways
I feel bad for wasting my mom’s money and I want to learn how to use these but I don’t know how. The only thing I can do is bend my knees to regain balance and v shape movements and that’s only for a little bit before I panic and start doing a cartoon character running on ice and fall and eat concrete. Any tips?
I actually think it's easier for a beginner to start on inline skates than roller skates due to the length of the frame which is smaller on roller skates.
If you fall backward, it's mainly because you're not balancing properly. Maybe you're skating too vertically, and when you lose your balance, you fall backward. Try positioning yourself by bending your legs quite a bit and keeping most of your body in front of your knees. Wearing protective gear will help you lose that fear of falling, and you'll see that by skating correctly, you'll be much safer and won't fall (or at least you'll fall less often than you do now, haha).
Here's a video that I think will help you:
https://youtu.be/AvdIqDP0wbo?si=yllYYn_7c5MBsX8D
Thank you! I’ll check this out
Is rollerblading flat foot-friendly? What other feet / ankle / leg issues can rollerblading cause or worsen?
I know of several people myself included that are flat footed and skate no problem. I use skates with shock absorbers which helps with drops.
I'm flat footed and as a kid I would always end up with blisters on my inner feet because my blades didn't fit me properly.
I've started skating again this year and if you find the right blades, they can be very comfortable and you'll be able to skate for hours without any pain. I bought FRX blades based on reviews saying they were suited for wide feet.
I'm flat footed. No issues with my FR FR2 310 triskate with the only pain coming from my left foot only when natural rocker occurs which in the case I just seat on the floor and rotate the middle wheel to the back, back to the front, and the front to the middle--problem solved and it's instant relief. I do 15 miles everyday. 20s, 30s, 40s with brand new 310mm wheels.
You could always put orthotics in your skates.
Those using LED light up wheels;
- Do the magnet spacers affect how the wheels roll compared to regular spacers?
- Other than the lights, do the wheels feel different compared to regular wheels?
- Do the lights last the lifetime of the wheels?
- Would you recommend them?
I plan to skate (for fitness) mainly at night and I am tempted to get Rollerblade Moonbeam wheels to enhance my visibility but I'm not too sure how the magnetic spacers will affect the wheels.
I use the Luminous wheels and find that the spacers do in fact slow the wheel down and makes for harder pushing. Don't really feel much difference in the material. I have one set that's lasted for almost two years and still light (one diode in one wheel out of eight seems a bit dim) still think they're worthwhile for night skating.
Thanks for your reply.
Something for me to consider. Enhanced visibility and safety vs reduced performance.
Thanks again.
I used to place them at the outer positions, with two proper wheels in the middle so that I wouldn't lose that much speed.
Then I started using it only on the back, and finally got rid of them altogether, because there's much better ways to gain visibility without sacrificing speed.
Think of it this way, it's not reduced performance, it's increased exercise 😁
Lol. That is an interesting way to put it. Makes sense.
Has anyone had the chance to compare the Bones super 6 swiss and the reds big balls?