Hi!

So, I used to play hockey at school/uni, mostly on ‘banana’ rockered freestyle inlines.

Now I’m somewhat older - it’s been a while since I’ve been on blades, but I’ve regularly skated on ice, I would say I’m intermediate but more used to ice than tarmac.

My son is getting into in-line skating and I’d like to put on some wheels again so we can knock a puck about.

What would be a good (but not bank breaking) skate for me? I’d like a hockey stance but I’m thinking I might need something I can rocker (or just buy different wheel sizes I guess?).

Any suggestions hugely appreciated.

  • smeikx@lemmy.graz.socialMEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Seems like a decent pair of skates, glad you found something that works well for you!

    Can you maybe explain the wheel setup? I guess with 80-80-76-76 you are referring to different sizes; what benefits do you gain from this arrangement compared to a flat setup?

    Will report back with a longer term review if anyone’s interested.

    If you like to, please do!

    • foofiepie@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Ah yes, so 80-80-76-76 is wheel diameter in mm. Back 2, to front 2 wheels.

      Pitches your weight forward in an aggressive or ‘ready’ stance much as you would in hockey, with a stick etc.

      Comes into its own when sprinting too.