Yes we can lol. I’m around 400 lbs bro and out there skating the PowerSlide Next Core 90s. Loving being back on the skates at 33 and thinking this is going to be a great way to drop the lbs! Awesome video!
The skates your bought, did you buy anything extra for them? I weigh 414 and I really wanna start skating but worried I'll break the skates or something mess up.
Hell yeah bro ✊… I was looking at those and the Twister Edge series but they didn’t have my size. Got the macroblade 80 ABT but definitely want a full hard shell when they come back in stock… seems that rollerblades in general are hard to come by these days. Especially the hard shell boot design
Did you shed some lbs? I'm about 140 less than you but 6-1 and still about 80lbs overweight down from 120 lbs overweight Tldr; did it work as a good weight loss method for you? I have plateaud from lifting
I love this.I am 44yrs old and 286lbs and got my first roller skates since I was a teen. I tried yesterday in my house and fell.This morning I wake up to my knee feeling sprained or something.But it won't stop me .I'm going to keep trying. I believe no matter what age or size you are you can do it. It's great exercise too! Thank you for this video.Your an inspiration to us that struggle with weight.
Thanks for all details you're sharin' , i'm 266 pounds and 45 years, When I see people skating, having fun and runing on the pavement like a hot knife into butter, that's just amazing to me, I don't wanna die without having that experience. Greetings!!
My dude.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Great video!!!... way to break it down. I totally agree with your observations. Thank you for the awesome shout out. You really made my day!
Im a 250lb 29 year old woman. I used to inline skate as a kid and teen, but it has easily been 12 years since I skated. I bought a pair of skates yesterday, but I plan on returning them for a few reasons. I think they are a size too small so that is the main reason I plan on returning them. Also I want a hard boot instead of the soft boot. I want a skate that can be modified with other frames. Unfortunately the one I bought yesterday was a soft boot with a fixed frame. I plan on putting smaller and harder wheels on the skates when I buy a better pair. I am thinking that aggressive skate might be an option, but I like the look of hard boot freestyle/freeride type of skates.
20 years ago I speedskated with 74A hockey wheels. I decided since I'm heavier now, I'd be safe going to a 76A.....NOPE! They were way too soft for my new linebacker frame. Those 85A Rollerblade Hydrogen wheels are where it's at for us bigger guys for sure.
Sure it is possible. I'm 440 lbs 6'4 guy doing agressive skating atm. I was skating 11 years ago tho, mostly urban skating, so muscle memory is still there. Thanks for the video!
Bro you have my respects! I used to skate a lot in my younger years but never aggressive and after not skating for over a decade i decided to do aggressive but I just couldn't shake the nerves because of my weight. I'm 350 so I was always scared of taking a bad fall at my weight 😅 so bro mad respects!
@@panda759089 thanks, man! The most important thing is to learn how to fall. I have background in ice-hockey, that helps a lot. But youtube is full of training videos on that topic. Don't be afraid, be careful and enjoy!
6’4” 320lbs and just decided to get back into it. Something I can do alone and motivation to get in shape. I got the micro mt plus. Pretty good for big wide feet fellas. Urban style skate
Thank you for taking the time to break down the details beautifully and methodically! This was extremely helpful! Inline skating has changed drastically since the early 90s!
thanks for all the info, im 37 and almost 400 hundred pounds and havent skated since i was probably 16 but now my nieces are getting into it so i figured i get back into it with them.
To anybody planning on getting an Intuition Liner setup. The beauty of the Intuition Liner is that it allows you to downsize one whole shell size, so you should pre-plan that and get the FR1 a shell smaller if you plan on going with the Intuition.
I'm returning to skating this year and decided to take a chance with the RB Lightning 110. I couldn't resist how c*nty they look. I saw a video by Mindful Skating, shredding on the 80s, which gave me a lot of confidence in the boot and frame.
I'm so so excited to start skating as a big/heavy person (around 115 KG/233 LB). I have never had the chance of learning how to skate but now with your help, I'm so happy to start. I'm almost 23 but it's never too late! I'm not from the USA but I got me a nice beginner level pair of skates from a Latin American company and that has me way more excited. As you said, the local sellers are the best. A nice young lady helped me getting my skates. I'll let you know how it goes as soon as I star, since I'm getting them mid December. ✨ Wish me luck!
6'2" and 260. Not as meaty as a lot of you flipping clydesdales. I sure do like rolling with wheels on my shoes and the workout is great. Thanks for posting on this subject.
I am 230 Pounds, I use to play Ice hockey back in UK> i just got back into inline, feels ok, having trouble getting out, due to weather and location I am in Hong Kong. and covids been a pain, My main problem is wide feet. I eventually got some adapt cardbon skates, feel ok, a bit of pressure on the ankle bone. will be out on the skate rings this next week. And I am 61 now. so hope no kids laugh at me when i fall. lol
Thank you for sharing your experience as a bigger skater! I'm losing weight and really looking forward to reaching a point where I can pick up skating again. I appreciate your breakdown of what you're looking for in a skate, which brands run wider, and how to find the most solid materials. FR1s sound great, and OlderBladers just spoke positively about that skate in a recent video of his as well. He was using that endless frame too, but he didn't explain it like you did. I'm feeling like that would be the best first setup to get. :)
Gained 50 lbs since I was athletic a decade ago. Playing basketball was murder on my knees, feet, and ankles so I thought I'd try rollerblading since I loved it as a kid. Took some getting used to but enjoying it so far.
Just stumbled across this video and realised I'm already subscribed. I had a look at your channel and sadly there's no further videos. Are you still rolling?
You are so right about the hard boot. I made the mistake and paid $300 for the boa k2 90 and almost broke my ankles. No support. I ended up buying the hard boot RB Cruiser 100% better for my 250 lbs size.
Everyone can and should rollerblade. Low impact sport, good cardio, will improve your legs strength considerably and will give you a lot of balance improvement. I started a bit overweight and within weeks I felt light as a feather, going up stairs felt immediately a lot easier. In nearly two years I lost around 8Kg, I expected more but turns out you're also building muscle. My legs became real beefy in a matter of months. (skating one and a half hours every two days when is not raining) So probably I did burn more than 8Kg of fat.
The Rollerblade RB XL’s are the only ones I’m even able to ride. I wanted a hard boot but don’t have access to the option. being a Size 15 shoe just doesn’t give me any option at all.
Great video. And useful infornation! Im 32. I played sports year around until i was 19. Baseball mainly. I used to hate running at home, so I would skate instead. A couple miles at a time. I was a big guy then 5'8'' 210. Now I'm about 310. Down about 20lbs. Ideally would love to get back to 200 lbs. Have been tossing around the idea of putting on some skates for cardio. Thank you for sharing
Good luck getting back into it! Best tip I can give you is get a solid boot, good aluminum frame and ideally 90mm wheels. When you're carrying a little more weight it helps to have a slightly bigger wheel then the standard 80mm wheels that come with most recreational and urban stakes.
I got the Powerslide next 3x110 when i was 260. It pinched the bottom of my foot in the middle, to the point of not being able to stand for more than 2 minutes. Huge pain. It was too narrow at the bottom of my foot
The Next boot has a unique fit that I don't think is very universal. But it's a decent, strong boot. I experienced similar pain at first, but try different insoles and experiment with lacing. Cheap insoles and creative lacing made a world of difference for me. Powerslide also makes the Zoom/Sway boot that's wider and uses a slightly softer plastic. Rollerblade RB and FR are also often recommended for wider feet.
220, pounds I'm assuming, just my stats and 10 cents worth.... I'm 135 kgs X 2.2 is close to 300 pounds but I'm 6 foot 8, 203 cm so spread out, but still 135 kgs, my biggest beef is chewing through the wheels.... just standard skates.... having to replace the Laces with waxed one too.... awesome vid dude
Hi, serious question here 🙋🏼♀️ Your video was very informational; I appreciated it and you for taking the time to make it! However, I did have a question .. I see the recommendation(s) but curious, is there a huge difference between men’s blades and women blades?? If so would you (or anyone with knowledge) be able to suggest something for a plus size female, or do the same recommendation(s) stand? Any info would be appreciated, Thanks in advance!!!! 🙂
Sorry for the late response. Yes, recommendation stands. My daughter wears the mens version of the Rollerblade Twisters. I don't know that the women's rollerblades are different other than color. It is important to consider other aspects that are personal to you. For example, the women I know that rollerblade generally have narrower feet than the guys I've skated with. The FR1's for example are very wide skates, even for many guys I stake with. This can be managed with insoles and liners. Your body composition is more important for the skates you choose than whether you are a man or women, IMO. Great question!
Oh I’m a woman who came to ask the same thing: I’m at 200 and have wide feet and wide calves. The stupid RB zetrablades I grabbed on impulse are everything you say not to get. lol! I loved roller skating and ice skating when I was a kid and enjoy skiing now so I was hoping the learning curve wouldn’t be too bad. But these skates barely close around my ankles and now that I’m starting to actually skate, they don’t offer nearly enough support. So I’m looking for wiiiiiiiiide calf hard shell boots. They’re hard to find!
First of all, Thank you for making this video. You seem really nice. At the biginning (havent watched all before this post) you advice to go for hard boots. The thing I was considering was that I want to skate (mostly becouse of my kids) to lose weight. As you lose weight you will lose some feed fat. So soft ones seems more likely to slim as you go. (excuses for my english at front, Im not amarican or english.
Hi Marita, the hard boot will be more supportive for your ankles than a soft shell. It's also more durable to carry extra weight. You are correct though, your fit will "shrink" as you loose weight. My feet were very swollen when I started (EEE show width). Now I'm wearing normal to EE width shoes. The foot size issue is easily handled by moldable liners and/or insoles that can help ensure your skates stay snug as your foot diameter gets a bit smaller. Hope this helps.
@@Mar-zq6nz I haven't skated any of these. But the Powerslides have a really good reputation, including among heavy skaters. I would avoid a low boot skate, like the Maxxum as you are starting out. I also would stick with 80 inch wheels, maybe 90's if you have some experience skating. The 100s or above will seem really uncomfortable (you're pretty high off the ground with more strain on your ankles) if you're just starting or getting back into rollerblading. Let me know what you end up with and how you like them. Happy skating!
@@jeremynosek4185 Hey. Thank you for all the information. I would come back to tell you wich ones I ended up with. I got the rollerblade twister edge, the ones with the pink. They are wide, altho its a sport to even get em on lol. I tried some powerslides but the boot was to narow for me. I havent tried the Rollerblade maxxum, by looking I guess they are kinda simulair. But they did support enough.
I got rollerblades macroblade 80’s and I’m 6’3 over 200/lbs and I’ve taken a few spills. Wish I had a tailbone pad that seems to be where I always fall
You can buy padded clothing like you want - thin stretchy fabric with strategically placed foam pads. Shorts, pants, long and short sleeves for various extreme sports. Some even use a thinner, denser foam that's soft, but stiffens upon impact. You might be too upright. Bend your knees more and get lower. It you're going to fall, it's better forwards (onto your knee pads or to the side on your butt). Falling backwards is most dangerous.
Hi, I'm 34 years old, I weigh 117kg, and I have never used rollerblades, but I use skates and longboards I know the feeling of displacement. I want to start because I have to lose weight, do you recommend that I start at my age?
Learning to rollerblade does not have a very big learning curve. I've been skating since I was five, but I've talked to a lot of people that didn't start until their 30's... and have heard it's a lot easier to learn to rollerblade vs. quad skating. I'd recommend starting with a hard boot, 4 wheels and 80mm wheels. Sorry it took me a while to respond. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck and have fun skating!
I’m 320lbs, very athletic though. My issue is I have a size 14 foot wide as well. I’m also broke as hell because I’m fighting for custody of my children. My issue is finding skate my sized period, and then the price. Any suggestions?
at 290lb and very limited budge of 120-150 for skates this makes me more depressed. the ones in my budget aren't recommended because of the support and weight limit and those ones you recommend are out of my budget . i was looking at the Rollerblade Zetrablades because they are the only thing I can try on locally and are in stock in my size. Most online retailers are sold out because of the pandemic For support would compression socks be an option?
I wear compression socks, but they don't really help with support. You'll want a hard boot and a good (replaceable) frame that screens into the body of the skate. The biggest problems weight creates on skates is the stress between the boot and the frame and you'll wear out wheels a little faster. I have include a few online retailers in the comments section that carry some of the skates I reviewed in the video. The lower end rollerblades aren't a great option for bladers above 200 lbs. The Rollerblade Twisters could be an option to look at. I really like Seba/F1. They have a wider boot that deals very well with weight. Hope that helps. Have fun!
The short answer is you will have some. I don't think there is getting around that. Even when I started skating or playing hockey at a normal weight after some time off, I would go through a period of soreness. But there are things you can do to minimize it. First is the right fit for your skate. There is a sweet spot of not to loose (i.e. no heel lift) and not extremely tight. Second, if your foot soreness is on the bottom or inside arch, you might try skating with an insole. Super Feet are the best I've found and then have insoles specifically for hockey skates that work great for rollerblades. They also come with a 30-day guarantee, which is nice. I went through a few of them before finding the right fit for me. The best advise I can give you though is just be patient with the process. Try a few different set-ups for your stakes (liners, insoles, etc.). But more than that, just expect it will take a little time to get comfortable for a long session. Give yourself time... and the most important thing is to have fun (even if it's just a few minutes to start). You'll build up to longer sessions in no time. Hope this helps.
@@jeremynosek4185do you have suggestions for shin soreness? I have thin ankles but fat calves. The compression of my calf pushes the skate into my shin and it hurts. Do you have suggestions on how to minimize that? Is it skate fit, technique, or will it just get better as my body gets used to it? This problem isn’t unique to my weight. I remember experiencing this when I was younger and in very good shape. The pain in my shin would usually make me stop before I got tired.
Yes we can lol. I’m around 400 lbs bro and out there skating the PowerSlide Next Core 90s. Loving being back on the skates at 33 and thinking this is going to be a great way to drop the lbs! Awesome video!
The skates your bought, did you buy anything extra for them? I weigh 414 and I really wanna start skating but worried I'll break the skates or something mess up.
Hell yeah bro ✊… I was looking at those and the Twister Edge series but they didn’t have my size. Got the macroblade 80 ABT but definitely want a full hard shell when they come back in stock… seems that rollerblades in general are hard to come by these days. Especially the hard shell boot design
Did you shed some lbs? I'm about 140 less than you but 6-1 and still about 80lbs overweight down from 120 lbs overweight
Tldr; did it work as a good weight loss method for you? I have plateaud from lifting
I heard those are very narrow. I have wide feet. Sasquatch feet lol 😂
@@JesusHF37 I have fairly wide feet and they’ve been great for me.
I love this.I am 44yrs old and 286lbs and got my first roller skates since I was a teen. I tried yesterday in my house and fell.This morning I wake up to my knee feeling sprained or something.But it won't stop me .I'm going to keep trying. I believe no matter what age or size you are you can do it. It's great exercise too! Thank you for this video.Your an inspiration to us that struggle with weight.
Thanks for all details you're sharin' , i'm 266 pounds and 45 years, When I see people skating, having fun and runing on the pavement like a hot knife into butter, that's just amazing to me, I don't wanna die without having that experience. Greetings!!
My dude.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great video!!!... way to break it down. I totally agree with your observations. Thank you for the awesome shout out. You really made my day!
Im a 250lb 29 year old woman. I used to inline skate as a kid and teen, but it has easily been 12 years since I skated. I bought a pair of skates yesterday, but I plan on returning them for a few reasons. I think they are a size too small so that is the main reason I plan on returning them. Also I want a hard boot instead of the soft boot. I want a skate that can be modified with other frames. Unfortunately the one I bought yesterday was a soft boot with a fixed frame. I plan on putting smaller and harder wheels on the skates when I buy a better pair. I am thinking that aggressive skate might be an option, but I like the look of hard boot freestyle/freeride type of skates.
20 years ago I speedskated with 74A hockey wheels. I decided since I'm heavier now, I'd be safe going to a 76A.....NOPE! They were way too soft for my new linebacker frame.
Those 85A Rollerblade Hydrogen wheels are where it's at for us bigger guys for sure.
Sure it is possible. I'm 440 lbs 6'4 guy doing agressive skating atm. I was skating 11 years ago tho, mostly urban skating, so muscle memory is still there. Thanks for the video!
Bro you have my respects! I used to skate a lot in my younger years but never aggressive and after not skating for over a decade i decided to do aggressive but I just couldn't shake the nerves because of my weight. I'm 350 so I was always scared of taking a bad fall at my weight 😅 so bro mad respects!
@@panda759089 thanks, man! The most important thing is to learn how to fall. I have background in ice-hockey, that helps a lot. But youtube is full of training videos on that topic.
Don't be afraid, be careful and enjoy!
What skates do you use?
@@berryblumoon I'm using Roces M12
6’4” 320lbs and just decided to get back into it. Something I can do alone and motivation to get in shape. I got the micro mt plus. Pretty good for big wide feet fellas. Urban style skate
Thank you for taking the time to break down the details beautifully and methodically! This was extremely helpful! Inline skating has changed drastically since the early 90s!
It sure has!!! I used to fly and now it seems like these skates are way faster than I remember
thanks for all the info, im 37 and almost 400 hundred pounds and havent skated since i was probably 16 but now my nieces are getting into it so i figured i get back into it with them.
To anybody planning on getting an Intuition Liner setup. The beauty of the Intuition Liner is that it allows you to downsize one whole shell size, so you should pre-plan that and get the FR1 a shell smaller if you plan on going with the Intuition.
I'm returning to skating this year and decided to take a chance with the RB Lightning 110. I couldn't resist how c*nty they look. I saw a video by Mindful Skating, shredding on the 80s, which gave me a lot of confidence in the boot and frame.
I'm so so excited to start skating as a big/heavy person (around 115 KG/233 LB). I have never had the chance of learning how to skate but now with your help, I'm so happy to start. I'm almost 23 but it's never too late!
I'm not from the USA but I got me a nice beginner level pair of skates from a Latin American company and that has me way more excited. As you said, the local sellers are the best. A nice young lady helped me getting my skates.
I'll let you know how it goes as soon as I star, since I'm getting them mid December. ✨
Wish me luck!
Which kind of skates did you get? How has your skate journey been? Do tell. 🙃
6'2" and 260. Not as meaty as a lot of you flipping clydesdales. I sure do like rolling with wheels on my shoes and the workout is great. Thanks for posting on this subject.
I am 230 Pounds, I use to play Ice hockey back in UK> i just got back into inline, feels ok, having trouble getting out, due to weather and location I am in Hong Kong. and covids been a pain, My main problem is wide feet. I eventually got some adapt cardbon skates, feel ok, a bit of pressure on the ankle bone. will be out on the skate rings this next week. And I am 61 now. so hope no kids laugh at me when i fall. lol
Thank you sooooo much for this…genuinely. I needed every ounce of this.
Thank you for sharing your experience as a bigger skater! I'm losing weight and really looking forward to reaching a point where I can pick up skating again. I appreciate your breakdown of what you're looking for in a skate, which brands run wider, and how to find the most solid materials. FR1s sound great, and OlderBladers just spoke positively about that skate in a recent video of his as well. He was using that endless frame too, but he didn't explain it like you did. I'm feeling like that would be the best first setup to get. :)
Gained 50 lbs since I was athletic a decade ago. Playing basketball was murder on my knees, feet, and ankles so I thought I'd try rollerblading since I loved it as a kid.
Took some getting used to but enjoying it so far.
Here I am with my 394lbs thinking I'm screwed. Thanks for the info
Thank you for this
Might want to try cloudline merino socks, lifetime warranty, feet won't sweat or smell.
any budget options?
Great rundown, taking some notes for me, and I'll have some of my own pointers to share later too - thanks for this video!
Just stumbled across this video and realised I'm already subscribed. I had a look at your channel and sadly there's no further videos. Are you still rolling?
Good on ya mate. I'm about to get back into it after 25 years off.
You are so right about the hard boot. I made the mistake and paid $300 for the boa k2 90 and almost broke my ankles. No support. I ended up buying the hard boot RB Cruiser 100% better for my 250 lbs size.
Hello buddy fellow big guy here. Great video. Unless i missed it you said you would mention why you took the shock absorbers of them thanks.
Thanks mate, great video! Greetings from the UK
Everyone can and should rollerblade. Low impact sport, good cardio, will improve your legs strength considerably and will give you a lot of balance improvement. I started a bit overweight and within weeks I felt light as a feather, going up stairs felt immediately a lot easier. In nearly two years I lost around 8Kg, I expected more but turns out you're also building muscle. My legs became real beefy in a matter of months. (skating one and a half hours every two days when is not raining) So probably I did burn more than 8Kg of fat.
The Rollerblade RB XL’s are the only ones I’m even able to ride. I wanted a hard boot but don’t have access to the option. being a Size 15 shoe just doesn’t give me any option at all.
Great video. And useful infornation! Im 32. I played sports year around until i was 19. Baseball mainly. I used to hate running at home, so I would skate instead. A couple miles at a time. I was a big guy then 5'8'' 210. Now I'm about 310. Down about 20lbs. Ideally would love to get back to 200 lbs. Have been tossing around the idea of putting on some skates for cardio. Thank you for sharing
Good luck getting back into it! Best tip I can give you is get a solid boot, good aluminum frame and ideally 90mm wheels. When you're carrying a little more weight it helps to have a slightly bigger wheel then the standard 80mm wheels that come with most recreational and urban stakes.
@@jeremynosek4185 thank you so much for the tips!
6'2" and 400 lbs. The problem seems to be size. I wear a 15/16 shoe and everything that's recommended for my size stops at a 13
I need help. I'm trying to start skating again, but I have put on weight, my legs are big, and now the inline strap is too short and won't close.
Thank you. Great video.
Thank u! This was helpful!
I got the Powerslide next 3x110 when i was 260.
It pinched the bottom of my foot in the middle, to the point of not being able to stand for more than 2 minutes. Huge pain. It was too narrow at the bottom of my foot
The Next boot has a unique fit that I don't think is very universal. But it's a decent, strong boot. I experienced similar pain at first, but try different insoles and experiment with lacing. Cheap insoles and creative lacing made a world of difference for me. Powerslide also makes the Zoom/Sway boot that's wider and uses a slightly softer plastic. Rollerblade RB and FR are also often recommended for wider feet.
Thanks man....really need this topic. Great video !! Greetings from fellow overweight skater in Malaysia 😁
Nice skating man! You got moves… definitely look are more comfortable than me. Your street looks so smooth compared to mine
Thx dude im about 230lb (im from eu sorry im not good with imperial units 115kg) and this really helped me.
Really Useful I’m overweight looking to lose weight with in-line aggressive skates “Roces M12”
im just scared of crashing... but hey such an inspiring vid
where you are
So you bought $400 FR SKATES FR1 90 but you still modified them?
Hey are you still active on RUclips i have a question...
220, pounds I'm assuming, just my stats and 10 cents worth.... I'm 135 kgs X 2.2 is close to 300 pounds but I'm 6 foot 8, 203 cm so spread out, but still 135 kgs, my biggest beef is chewing through the wheels.... just standard skates.... having to replace the Laces with waxed one too.... awesome vid dude
Hi, serious question here 🙋🏼♀️
Your video was very informational; I appreciated it and you for taking the time to make it!
However, I did have a question .. I see the recommendation(s) but curious, is there a huge difference between men’s blades and women blades?? If so would you (or anyone with knowledge) be able to suggest something for a plus size female, or do the same recommendation(s) stand?
Any info would be appreciated, Thanks in advance!!!! 🙂
Also I’m a beginner the last time I ever rollerbladed was when I was a child and not overweight (I remember loving it though)
Sorry for the late response. Yes, recommendation stands. My daughter wears the mens version of the Rollerblade Twisters. I don't know that the women's rollerblades are different other than color. It is important to consider other aspects that are personal to you. For example, the women I know that rollerblade generally have narrower feet than the guys I've skated with. The FR1's for example are very wide skates, even for many guys I stake with. This can be managed with insoles and liners. Your body composition is more important for the skates you choose than whether you are a man or women, IMO. Great question!
Oh I’m a woman who came to ask the same thing: I’m at 200 and have wide feet and wide calves. The stupid RB zetrablades I grabbed on impulse are everything you say not to get. lol! I loved roller skating and ice skating when I was a kid and enjoy skiing now so I was hoping the learning curve wouldn’t be too bad. But these skates barely close around my ankles and now that I’m starting to actually skate, they don’t offer nearly enough support. So I’m looking for wiiiiiiiiide calf hard shell boots. They’re hard to find!
First of all, Thank you for making this video. You seem really nice. At the biginning (havent watched all before this post) you advice to go for hard boots. The thing I was considering was that I want to skate (mostly becouse of my kids) to lose weight. As you lose weight you will lose some feed fat. So soft ones seems more likely to slim as you go. (excuses for my english at front, Im not amarican or english.
Hi Marita, the hard boot will be more supportive for your ankles than a soft shell. It's also more durable to carry extra weight. You are correct though, your fit will "shrink" as you loose weight. My feet were very swollen when I started (EEE show width). Now I'm wearing normal to EE width shoes. The foot size issue is easily handled by moldable liners and/or insoles that can help ensure your skates stay snug as your foot diameter gets a bit smaller. Hope this helps.
@@jeremynosek4185 Do you think these would be good (110-120kg)? www.skatepro.nl/121-31426.htm?stockcode=FRSK-FRX80-BK-43
@@Mar-zq6nz I haven't skated any of these. But the Powerslides have a really good reputation, including among heavy skaters. I would avoid a low boot skate, like the Maxxum as you are starting out. I also would stick with 80 inch wheels, maybe 90's if you have some experience skating. The 100s or above will seem really uncomfortable (you're pretty high off the ground with more strain on your ankles) if you're just starting or getting back into rollerblading. Let me know what you end up with and how you like them. Happy skating!
@@jeremynosek4185 Hey. Thank you for all the information. I would come back to tell you wich ones I ended up with. I got the rollerblade twister edge, the ones with the pink. They are wide, altho its a sport to even get em on lol. I tried some powerslides but the boot was to narow for me. I havent tried the Rollerblade maxxum, by looking I guess they are kinda simulair. But they did support enough.
did you give up skating or just youtube?
❤💯
I got rollerblades macroblade 80’s and I’m 6’3 over 200/lbs and I’ve taken a few spills. Wish I had a tailbone pad that seems to be where I always fall
You can buy padded clothing like you want - thin stretchy fabric with strategically placed foam pads. Shorts, pants, long and short sleeves for various extreme sports. Some even use a thinner, denser foam that's soft, but stiffens upon impact.
You might be too upright. Bend your knees more and get lower. It you're going to fall, it's better forwards (onto your knee pads or to the side on your butt). Falling backwards is most dangerous.
Weight does not interfere, skating is easier than walking. The wheels just wear out faster.
88a-90a hardness for me lol
wow
Hi, I'm 34 years old, I weigh 117kg, and I have never used rollerblades, but I use skates and longboards I know the feeling of displacement. I want to start because I have to lose weight, do you recommend that I start at my age?
Learning to rollerblade does not have a very big learning curve. I've been skating since I was five, but I've talked to a lot of people that didn't start until their 30's... and have heard it's a lot easier to learn to rollerblade vs. quad skating. I'd recommend starting with a hard boot, 4 wheels and 80mm wheels. Sorry it took me a while to respond. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck and have fun skating!
I’m 320lbs, very athletic though. My issue is I have a size 14 foot wide as well. I’m also broke as hell because I’m fighting for custody of my children. My issue is finding skate my sized period, and then the price. Any suggestions?
Try this one
It start from size 14 till 18
It's designed for larg foot
www.rollerblade.com/products/rb-xl/
at 290lb and very limited budge of 120-150 for skates this makes me more depressed. the ones in my budget aren't recommended because of the support and weight limit and those ones you recommend are out of my budget . i was looking at the Rollerblade Zetrablades because they are the only thing I can try on locally and are in stock in my size. Most online retailers are sold out because of the pandemic For support would compression socks be an option?
I wear compression socks, but they don't really help with support. You'll want a hard boot and a good (replaceable) frame that screens into the body of the skate. The biggest problems weight creates on skates is the stress between the boot and the frame and you'll wear out wheels a little faster. I have include a few online retailers in the comments section that carry some of the skates I reviewed in the video. The lower end rollerblades aren't a great option for bladers above 200 lbs. The Rollerblade Twisters could be an option to look at. I really like Seba/F1. They have a wider boot that deals very well with weight. Hope that helps. Have fun!
Not going to be fat for very long if you skate regularly :)
What tips do you have for not having ankle and foot soreness?
The short answer is you will have some. I don't think there is getting around that. Even when I started skating or playing hockey at a normal weight after some time off, I would go through a period of soreness. But there are things you can do to minimize it. First is the right fit for your skate. There is a sweet spot of not to loose (i.e. no heel lift) and not extremely tight. Second, if your foot soreness is on the bottom or inside arch, you might try skating with an insole. Super Feet are the best I've found and then have insoles specifically for hockey skates that work great for rollerblades. They also come with a 30-day guarantee, which is nice. I went through a few of them before finding the right fit for me. The best advise I can give you though is just be patient with the process. Try a few different set-ups for your stakes (liners, insoles, etc.). But more than that, just expect it will take a little time to get comfortable for a long session. Give yourself time... and the most important thing is to have fun (even if it's just a few minutes to start). You'll build up to longer sessions in no time. Hope this helps.
@@jeremynosek4185do you have suggestions for shin soreness? I have thin ankles but fat calves. The compression of my calf pushes the skate into my shin and it hurts. Do you have suggestions on how to minimize that? Is it skate fit, technique, or will it just get better as my body gets used to it? This problem isn’t unique to my weight. I remember experiencing this when I was younger and in very good shape. The pain in my shin would usually make me stop before I got tired.