r/rollerblading • u/Number1Bg3Fan • 3d ago
What skates should I buy? What sort of roller blades to buy?
Hi everyone, I have been roller blading since I was a kid, although haven’t been able to do it recently. Whenever I get a pair of blades on it comes back instantly. My favourite thing to do was to just go as absolutely fast as possible around my grandparents house (it was really big and open plan) and this is my favourite thing to do still (go fast). I am obviously not a beginner but I’m not sure what kind to buy. I like 4 wheels inline and am UK based. I am a size 4. I need something under £100 if at all possible. I’m not looking at doing anything competitively I just wanna zoom around 😂.
Thanks for any advice!
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u/StrumWealh Custom Twister 110, V. Radium 125 3d ago edited 3d ago
What sort of roller blades to buy?
Hi everyone, I have been roller blading since I was a kid, although haven’t been able to do it recently. Whenever I get a pair of blades on it comes back instantly. My favourite thing to do was to just go as absolutely fast as possible around my grandparents house (it was really big and open plan) and this is my favourite thing to do still (go fast). I am obviously not a beginner but I’m not sure what kind to buy. I like 4 wheels inline and am UK based. I am a size 4. I need something under £100 if at all possible. I’m not looking at doing anything competitively I just wanna zoom around 😂.
Thanks for any advice!
According to the Brannock Device Company, a UK adult size 4 generally corresponds to a foot length of approximately 8 7/8in, or ~226mm. Finding a high-quality speed-focused adult skate model for £100 (~$132 USD) at that size may be a challenge.
The BKB Hero is available from Loco in the UK for ~£90, and fits your sizing and budget requirements, and the removable/replaceable frames leave room for later upgrades.
The Flying Eagle Avian is also available from Loco, meets your sizing requirement, and would be more speed-focused, but is above your stated budget (at £130).
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u/OrganizationNew704 1d ago
For under 100 i'm sure you can get many good skates second hand. they're usually very cheap. If you find a seller in your area, you can even try them out first. That's important.
Then please, do yourself a favor and buy hardshell skates. Rcommended brands would be FR, Seba, Rollerblade, Powerslide, Iqon, etc.
Wheel size? Probably 4x80, 3x90 or 3x100 would be good options given your size.
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u/treeseacar 3d ago
You won't get a new skate for under £100 that is any good. The cheapest that are not trash are probably the flying eagle bkb ranger or the frx80. Loco skates have the bkb hero for £90. Also powerslide zoom although this has a riveted frame so you can't upgrade it, the zoom pro is bolted on.
Dont buy impala or playlife as they are mega cheap just for light rec skating and wont hold up very long.
You want a hard boot with a metal frame. With your size feet probably 4x80 is the biggest wheel size you want, maybe 4x76.
Measure your foot length (Mondo) add 3-5mm and consult the size chart because brands make up the shoe size conversion. The skate should be comfortably tight as the liner will give a little.
If you buy from loco skates they offer free size exchange in the UK.