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Tri-skates (3 wheeled ones) give you the ability to run larger wheels (100, 110 or even 125mm) but in a relatively short frame. The larger wheels give you better roll over and carry speed better - think 29ers vs 26ers - while the shorter frames mean that they remain maneuverable. Personally I would avoid 125mm wheels if you're a beginner. You could use them but there will be a steeper learning curve, although they are awesome as it's easier to go fast (although slower to accelerate) and they roll over ground imperfections better than anything else.
@msp I would talk to loco skates. They are really helpful and let you return skates for free if they don't fit. One possibility that might work for you is using a thinner liner as it may mean that you can fit a 48 shelled boot, but loco can help you with this.
Use grindhouse instead then 😊
Another great shop and been going for a long time.
https://www.grindhouse.eu/en/home.html
I'd love to break out the skates again, but I live in a place with no flat or smooth roads and/or parks.
I would be a bloodied mess withing in minutes.
Terrible excuse, I've lived in a small east Lancashire town based in a valley with a height variation of 800ft either side, and I've been doing it for 20+ years!
It is one of the more challenging aspects of being able to do it, but there should be enough car parks, industrial estates, possibly even a skatepark nearby to give it a go on. Takes a lot of time to get good at it though, which is why so many kids hit the scooters these days. Just so much easier nowhere near as fun though.
When Mrs noise is able to start running again, I keep toying with the idea of skating with her (I won't/can't run).
Trouble is...
One. At 53 I've never really skated on wheels at all. Was OK on ice...
Two. She runs in the woods on the fire roads. Gravelly and smoothish but deffo not tarmac.
So... Big wheels and (relatively) fat rubber for a novice? What could possibly go wrong?!?
Thanks @lucasshmucas for recommending tri-skates
Not come across them before, but have just ordered Powerslide 100mm 3x3s which will be an upgrade from my 4x 80mm roller blades that I currently use
Has anyone here used wheels that don't skite all over the place when the ground is a bit damp? With the current weather it's looking like my attempts to get better at this might be over for this year
Skate wheels tend to be made from polyurethane and has zero grip on wet conditions unfortunately. Not to mention the bearings don't last very long if you do go out when it's wet.
There are some off road style skates with rubber tyres but they are likely to be very big and heavy and expensive so not the best to learn with.
Dry days only or find somewhere indoors for winter skating.
Dry days only or find somewhere indoors for winter skating.
I did find some were slightly better in the wet but were still very poor if the ground was a bit dirty. Think finding something indoors is the solution though really.
Softer wheels may have slightly more grip but not enough to make it work enough. Lookout for roller rinks, skateparks etc.
Dry winter days are fine. Having spent many many years skating around the streets I've been out there in all temperatures and any moisture just doesn't work well. I also got better at reading clouds and knowing when to go home because of impending rain doom.
Lidl car park in a Sunday afternoon for the win!
Kids blade and scoot,.so I don't look too out of place on the skateboard.
Enjoying ice skating with daughter at the moment so wondering what kind of skate would best emulate ice skates?
I'd assume small wheeled roller blades, but wonder if quads have more in common with ice skating as you lift and place for feet in ice skating more?
Any thoughts/experience?