I am a 14 year old teenager that wants to try to learn how to inline skate. I dont know which ones to buy or where to get them. I do not know how to skate but want to learn. I know, some people would suggest that I buy a beginner skate, but i really want a skate that actually will last quite a while, from right now all the way until I am a amateur at this. I plan to try speedskating on these same skates too. My parents gave me at highest budget of $150. I live in the SF Bay Area in CA so if you live around there and there are some ads you see around with some good ones that are a good deal, tell me. I also heard that it is best that I do not learn on my own and to get a instructor. Is this true? If so, do you know anywhere in the SF Bay Area that offers instruction?
So heres a summary:
I need skates and want to learn
Use of skates= learn how to all the way to recreational and speedskating
dont know what to buy
MAX budget of $150
Thinking about instruction
Thks for helping.
I am a 14 year old teenager that wants to try to learn how to inline skate. I dont know which ones to buy.?
well if you have 150$ for begginer skates, then you are good to go bro, and as long as they are not Vert Skates then your even better. Inline road skates would be a hard choice though, since there are not so many Hyped Road Bladers out there, the best idea I can give you is look up a proffesional Road Bladder and try to get there dig on the subject, and I am sure you have already tried searching online? if not try this guy right here... http://www.lowpriceskates.com/index.asp
there is a 69, and a 179... so either talk your parents out of a few more dollars or start out like a true begginer and work your way up, good luck bro
Reply:damn kids are spoiled today. when was was a young'n, we had to fashion our skates from old shopping cart wheels and a bit of wood!
Reply:For a 14 year old learning, you certainly do not need to buy anything expensive. Buy a cheap pair for around 50-75 dollars. If you decide after that you like it enough to upgrade, then spend the money. You can get a pair that allows for upgrades to braking, wheels, etc later on. The only thing I can really stress is to MAKE SURE you buy hand/wrist guards. I would recommend a helmet too, but that is your call. If you are learning plan on falling down a bit, and learning on your own is just find. The wrist guards will stop you from tearing your hands apart when you do fall as you learn. Time and practice, and a cheap pair of blades will do you fine until you are ready to upgrade. Good luck!
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
CHICAGO: Which is better along the lake front, inline skating or riding a bike?
I live 2 blocks from Lake Michigan in Chicago and want to coast along with the rest of the yuppies along the lake front. Should I buy a bike or inline skates? (Jogging is boring.)
CHICAGO: Which is better along the lake front, inline skating or riding a bike?
Hello, I would definitely say a bicycle, the skates are fun, but duirng the prime summer months there are alot of people to weave in and out of, I lived up off of Wilson and used to rollerblade/bike down to Navy Pier all the time..
the blades were fun but i was pushed around alot more when i was on my blades, which was no fun..
Reply:A bike is better because you can easily travel from far North to the South Side on the lake front. Good work out with several miles of scenic lake front view.
Reply:If it were me I would buy a bike. (I have to left feet when Im on skates).
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CHICAGO: Which is better along the lake front, inline skating or riding a bike?
Hello, I would definitely say a bicycle, the skates are fun, but duirng the prime summer months there are alot of people to weave in and out of, I lived up off of Wilson and used to rollerblade/bike down to Navy Pier all the time..
the blades were fun but i was pushed around alot more when i was on my blades, which was no fun..
Reply:A bike is better because you can easily travel from far North to the South Side on the lake front. Good work out with several miles of scenic lake front view.
Reply:If it were me I would buy a bike. (I have to left feet when Im on skates).
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How can I wash a softboot inline skate?
I have a pair of K2 softboot inline skates, and chicken noodle soup was spilled inside them. How can I wash the boot without harming the wheels or anything, I can't seem to take the boot out as it's part of the skate. Any suggestions?
How can I wash a softboot inline skate?
Take the wheels off the skate. There should have been a wrench for that with the skates. If not, they get a 4mm allan wrench, it fits almost all skates.
Once the wheels are out, use mild soap (like dish washing liquid) and lots of water. It won't bother the boots at all. Sweat is much worse than that.
Reply:I have never tried washing any of my blades over the years, be it hard shell or soft boot. I imagine it would make a racket in the washer. I would advise against putting them in the dryer too.
That'll teach you to eat and skate. :D
You might try some of those auto, or furniture upholstry cleaner sprays in them.
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How can I wash a softboot inline skate?
Take the wheels off the skate. There should have been a wrench for that with the skates. If not, they get a 4mm allan wrench, it fits almost all skates.
Once the wheels are out, use mild soap (like dish washing liquid) and lots of water. It won't bother the boots at all. Sweat is much worse than that.
Reply:I have never tried washing any of my blades over the years, be it hard shell or soft boot. I imagine it would make a racket in the washer. I would advise against putting them in the dryer too.
That'll teach you to eat and skate. :D
You might try some of those auto, or furniture upholstry cleaner sprays in them.
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I am going to buy a recreational inline skate but totaly confused what to buy?
Hi everybody thx for your reply, I am an adult male and want to start with inline skate, I can skate on ice so there shouldn't be a big difference between ice or ground.
What brand is really comfortable?
To what should I pay attention when I want to purchase?
Is there a huge difference between a 300 UK pound and a 50 UK pound skates??
Your reply is highly appreciated
I am going to buy a recreational inline skate but totaly confused what to buy?
Brand will not determine comfort. Fit determines that and different models within a brand will fit different feet best. Try on as many skates as you can.
The skates should fit snug all around your feet but not mash your toes. You want them to be part of your feet.
Based on US prices and the currency conversion, 300 UK pounds should be a really nice skate and 50 should get you good but minimal skate.
I suggest that you contact the London Skaters (www.londonskaters.com/) for better suggestion of the skates available in the UK.
In the US, the two major brands are Rollerblade and K2. You might also be able to get Salomon there but they have said that they would be getting out of the inline skate market entirely.
Part of your decision depends on how much you plan to get into it. Skates that are good for using for a few 6 km skates a year can be horrible if you are planning on 20km a couple times a week.
Things to look for: (sort of in order of importance)
Wheels - Larger wheels roll better and are more stable than small. 80mm is the smallest common size for replacements. If you go smaller, you may not have much choice for replacements.
90 or 100 mm wheels could be difficult for a beginner.
Frame - Metal is much better than plastic, especially if you are heavy. Longer is better for speed and stability, shorter is better for trick moves.
Bearings - Regardless of the advertising hype, ABEC has practicaly nothing to do with quality or speed. Any bearing that comes in a reasonable quality skate will be good.
Fitness skates, designed for skating faster or farther (but less than serious racing), will have a lower cuff than recreational skates.
The main diffences between inline and ice are:
Braking - the wheels don't slip as nicely as a blade on ice so hockey stops are pretty much out. The heel brake is the fastest and easiest way to stop. All the wheel dragging stops are less effective and will cause the wheels to wear.
The push part of the stride should be more with the heel on inline skates rather than with the toe.
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What brand is really comfortable?
To what should I pay attention when I want to purchase?
Is there a huge difference between a 300 UK pound and a 50 UK pound skates??
Your reply is highly appreciated
I am going to buy a recreational inline skate but totaly confused what to buy?
Brand will not determine comfort. Fit determines that and different models within a brand will fit different feet best. Try on as many skates as you can.
The skates should fit snug all around your feet but not mash your toes. You want them to be part of your feet.
Based on US prices and the currency conversion, 300 UK pounds should be a really nice skate and 50 should get you good but minimal skate.
I suggest that you contact the London Skaters (www.londonskaters.com/) for better suggestion of the skates available in the UK.
In the US, the two major brands are Rollerblade and K2. You might also be able to get Salomon there but they have said that they would be getting out of the inline skate market entirely.
Part of your decision depends on how much you plan to get into it. Skates that are good for using for a few 6 km skates a year can be horrible if you are planning on 20km a couple times a week.
Things to look for: (sort of in order of importance)
Wheels - Larger wheels roll better and are more stable than small. 80mm is the smallest common size for replacements. If you go smaller, you may not have much choice for replacements.
90 or 100 mm wheels could be difficult for a beginner.
Frame - Metal is much better than plastic, especially if you are heavy. Longer is better for speed and stability, shorter is better for trick moves.
Bearings - Regardless of the advertising hype, ABEC has practicaly nothing to do with quality or speed. Any bearing that comes in a reasonable quality skate will be good.
Fitness skates, designed for skating faster or farther (but less than serious racing), will have a lower cuff than recreational skates.
The main diffences between inline and ice are:
Braking - the wheels don't slip as nicely as a blade on ice so hockey stops are pretty much out. The heel brake is the fastest and easiest way to stop. All the wheel dragging stops are less effective and will cause the wheels to wear.
The push part of the stride should be more with the heel on inline skates rather than with the toe.
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How do I learn how to inline skate?
I have inline skates, knee pads, wrist guards, elbow pads, plenty of pavement and time! Do you also live in San Antonio, TX and skate?
How do I learn how to inline skate?
it takes good ballence - just get on the skates and practice. I live near San Francisco, CA, but don't skate because of ballence issues
Reply:just try it. its easy. but i gave up skating. too stupid. i like skateboarding better. but if you never take the risk of trying you 'll never learn. and if you're too scared you need to wear some pads or something. but im not saying ur scared just advising. i cant really tell you how to skate tho i'd have to show u personally but ur prolly like thousands of miles away so ur screwed. lol whatever. later.
Reply:play hockey with friends or by your self( maneuver and shoot a puck into a make shift goal, milk carton or between cones) it is great because you concentrate on the game and not your skating, you also have the stick to help you keep your balance. it is alot of fun too.
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How do I learn how to inline skate?
it takes good ballence - just get on the skates and practice. I live near San Francisco, CA, but don't skate because of ballence issues
Reply:just try it. its easy. but i gave up skating. too stupid. i like skateboarding better. but if you never take the risk of trying you 'll never learn. and if you're too scared you need to wear some pads or something. but im not saying ur scared just advising. i cant really tell you how to skate tho i'd have to show u personally but ur prolly like thousands of miles away so ur screwed. lol whatever. later.
Reply:play hockey with friends or by your self( maneuver and shoot a puck into a make shift goal, milk carton or between cones) it is great because you concentrate on the game and not your skating, you also have the stick to help you keep your balance. it is alot of fun too.
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I want to start aggressive inline skating and have no idea about how to get started-can anyone help?
I am 15 and really want to get into aggressive inline skating but i don't know like what skates and stuff to buy as a beginner. Any other basic information would be great
Thank you for your comment! =)
I want to start aggressive inline skating and have no idea about how to get started-can anyone help?
How to get started...first, get some skates. If you have a skate shop near you that carries aggressive inline skates, you're in business. They're a great resource to get quality skates and to support your local shop. Some of the best manufacturers out there of aggressive skates are Razors, Rollerblade, USD and Remz. Razors and Rollerblade both have an "entry level" skate which is still great quality, just doesn't come with the pro-model frames and wheels...this will save you at least $100. Take a look at the Rollerblade Downtown and the Razors Cult. Both quality, comfortable skates.
Be sure to also get yourself some knee pads and wrist guards at least. You'll find that whether you fall forward or backward you're going to want to catch yourself with your hands. Wrist guards can be a life saver!
Now...getting started. Any local skateparks in your area or places you see kids who are already aggressive skating? Anywhere I've lived, we've always been happy to have someone new into the sport and love to teach. Ask them for help. If not, get comfortable on your skates and start learning to jump in your skates. Maybe find a curb somewhere to learn some of the basic grinds (frontsides are where you are balancing between the middle two wheels on each skate, feet shoulder width apart).
I have included some links below with more info on the sport and a link with some trick tips. And in case you don't have a shop near you, I've included some online stores that sell aggressive skates. These shops all employ people who are into the sport so call them and ask questions. They're almost always happy to help!
Good luck!
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Thank you for your comment! =)
I want to start aggressive inline skating and have no idea about how to get started-can anyone help?
How to get started...first, get some skates. If you have a skate shop near you that carries aggressive inline skates, you're in business. They're a great resource to get quality skates and to support your local shop. Some of the best manufacturers out there of aggressive skates are Razors, Rollerblade, USD and Remz. Razors and Rollerblade both have an "entry level" skate which is still great quality, just doesn't come with the pro-model frames and wheels...this will save you at least $100. Take a look at the Rollerblade Downtown and the Razors Cult. Both quality, comfortable skates.
Be sure to also get yourself some knee pads and wrist guards at least. You'll find that whether you fall forward or backward you're going to want to catch yourself with your hands. Wrist guards can be a life saver!
Now...getting started. Any local skateparks in your area or places you see kids who are already aggressive skating? Anywhere I've lived, we've always been happy to have someone new into the sport and love to teach. Ask them for help. If not, get comfortable on your skates and start learning to jump in your skates. Maybe find a curb somewhere to learn some of the basic grinds (frontsides are where you are balancing between the middle two wheels on each skate, feet shoulder width apart).
I have included some links below with more info on the sport and a link with some trick tips. And in case you don't have a shop near you, I've included some online stores that sell aggressive skates. These shops all employ people who are into the sport so call them and ask questions. They're almost always happy to help!
Good luck!
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Would it be cool to skate(inline) to college?
have a pair of inline skates and my apartment is right off campus(about 20 min walk). would it be better to just walk, in reference to looking ok. if not is a bmx-type bike cool for going to school?
Would it be cool to skate(inline) to college?
Actually, if I had the spare money, I'd probably buy a pair of skates myself for going to class. It would be faster and more fun.
In college, no one should care what you look like, and you shouldn't really care what they think anyway. If you have a pair already, go for it. The only danger is falling on the concrete, but I suppose if you're careful, that won't be a problem.
May God bless you.
Reply:Why would it matter what it looked like? Trust me, no one is going to push you down or off your bike.
It's okay!
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Would it be cool to skate(inline) to college?
Actually, if I had the spare money, I'd probably buy a pair of skates myself for going to class. It would be faster and more fun.
In college, no one should care what you look like, and you shouldn't really care what they think anyway. If you have a pair already, go for it. The only danger is falling on the concrete, but I suppose if you're careful, that won't be a problem.
May God bless you.
Reply:Why would it matter what it looked like? Trust me, no one is going to push you down or off your bike.
It's okay!
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