Since Erzina is a rollerblade freak and I used to be, I'm going to pick it up again. Should be fun to go out riding together.

But...

I haven't been rollerblading for the past 10 years or so, which is a bit of a problem since I need to buy me a new pair of skates and I don't know shit about what's available on the market these days. Maybe someone on the board can give me some pointers...

I don't need a pair of hockey skates, but something designed for speed and distance. Not competition level gear, but no "my first rollers" either.

I used to have a pair of Bauer skates with a full plastic shell (like a ski boot). Don't know if it was because of the hard shell, but after a while my feet started to hurt like hell in them. Just want to avoid throwing away money on that sort of crap again. Thx for the feedback :)

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These are what I have: [url]http://www.salomoninline.com/uk/products/products.asp?id=785652[/url]

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i own a pair of old TRS inline skates and i've had them for 10 years... still work great! i don't think the TRSs are really made for leisurely strolling though. they are more for agressive skating, but thats not to say you couldn't get some smoother bearings and larger wheels for them. i highly recommend them though. they are very comfortable, supportive and durable.

nice avatar :)

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Thx for the feedback so far guys! I was thinking of buying a pair of Salomons since I know that brand already from their ski gear (which is excellent), but you got me thinking again Garrick...

Anyway, some other n00b questions (I could ask the guy in the store, but I know they only sell the stuff they can't get rid of when they notice that you don't know shit)

• what difference does the radius of the wheel make? I mean, what is the effect of a small wheel vs a big one?
• to what should I pay attention when choosing the bearings?
• what type of boot do you reccommend?

Links to sites with objective info and tips are very welcome btw :)

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What's the hardest thing about rollerblading?

Telling your parents that you're gay.

lol Just kidding-I rollerbladed a bit back when I lived in LA and it was aight ;)

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and how did your parents take the news? :lol:

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to AF - hey man, its better than running anyday. ;)

kj - god, it has been a while since i've looked into all this... not too sure about all of that wheel stuff but make sure you get durable wheels if you are going to be riding often and/or far because cheap ones will wear quick. i do remember the higher abec bearing you go, the smoother and faster your ride will be. for example, i had abec 5 which is super fast... the standard is probably 3. there is a big difference.

[LIST] [][B][U][COLOR=#cc0000]ABEC 1 bearing[/COLOR][/U][/B] - Inexpensive bearing. Most common bearing with new inexpensive skates and skateboards. They don't provide a frictionless feeling like the other high rated ABEC bearings. Upgrade from an ABEC 1 to a higher rating and you will notice. We don't sell ABEC 1 bearings. [][B][U][COLOR=#cc0000]ABEC 3 bearing[/COLOR][/U][/B] - Common bearing on new "middle of the road" type skates and skateboards. Great for roller hockey and for skaters that need to replace bearings frequently due to the conditions of the skating surface. [][B][U][COLOR=#cc0000]ABEC 5 bearing[/COLOR][/U][/B] - An upgrade from most new skates and skateboards. Great for the recreational skater or skateboarder that wants that frictionless feeling. Most common upgrade due to the fact that the price is not much more then the ABEC 3 bearing. ABEC 5 bearings cruse very nicely and have a nice frictionless feeling. [][B][U][COLOR=#cc0000]ABEC 7 bearing[/COLOR][/U][/B] - A racers bearing. ABEC 7 bearings are used by the serious skaters and skateboarders that want the best. The manufacturing of this bearing is difficult and costly. The tolerances are very tight and they have virtually no friction under the load of your weight. They are truly a nice bearing to experience for any kind of skater or skateboarder. We sell a great number of ABEC 7 bearings due to our competitive pricing.[/LIST]from [URL="http://edsbearings.com/faqbearings.html"]http://edsbearings.com/faqbearings.html[/URL] :)

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Just get a skateboard or a bike. Jesus.