My equipment buying has been costly since I started in May. Having not done any research and knowing nothing I first bought some aggressive skates (because I liked the look of them), soon realised that they weren't going to work for the kind of skating I wanted to do. I then bought some FR2 80 skates, the website I bought them from said its best to size up which I did, the frames that came with them were a little small for the size of the boot so I bought some Endless frames and 90mm wheels. I enjoyed this set up but it turns out the boots were too big for me. I then bought some FR Intuition boots and endless 80 frames and new wheels!!!!! This set up fits nice and tight and I love skating on them. I sold the aggressive skates and can use the 90s frames and wheels on my correct boots so not a complete waste of money. Lesson to be learnt from this is do your research !

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you went through that its a common story. I wrote my Let's SKate Ebook precisely to help people make the right decisions when they're starting to skate. Sorry you didnt find that. Now you have the right skates and you're off. Check out my free lessons on my site which are much better than youtube stuff. Click 'Learn Online' at Skatefresh.com and check the free trial lessons.

Thank you !!! I’ve been rocking my Powerslide next with Keizer 90/100 frame . Upgraded the liner to an intuition, I was getting blisters in my arch for over a year. Helped within my foot comfort since I would skate for hours at time and daily 10 plus miles casually just to be outside to now 30+ miles skates. Then got a new trinity frame 125mm short frame Then a 125mm long frame.

There really are precious few pieces of equipment that can have an impact approaching that of putting resources and time into technique. The fact is that, for most of us, the equipment we use is plenty good enough. The allure of something new is a great way to put off facing the hard work that's always going to be waiting for us if we want to improve. That said, when you have put in the work, I think the right equipment can be revelatory. I remember clearly how rockered 4x90 immediately clicked for you and made the moves you know so well look (and I presume, feel) even better. For me and the skating I do (street and wizard), a four wheel rockered frame, an Intuition liner, and five wheel frames were all revelatory pieces of equipment. In each case there was an immediate sense of understanding and relief the first time I tried them. I'm glad to have taken that approach to learning, and I sincerely hope to continue using the exact setups I have for a very long time!

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

You speak a lot of truth here. My audience is predominantly beginner and intermediate skaters who I think (as you say) have equipment that's probably "good enough" to be getting started with, learning how to steer, stop, control speed and get about safely on skates. I love your line, "The allure of something new is a great way to put off facing the hard work that's always going to be waiting for us if we want to improve." The trick is finding a way to make that 'hard work' a fun challenge and one that keeps you motivated and satisfied even before you reach your goal. Those who do become great skaters and keep skating!

I'm sticking to my 4x80s for now, I like the idea of bigger wheels for more speed but as you say technique is a big factor in it. And for me leg strength is also a factor, I can tell my left leg is weaker than my right by a pretty significant margin so still got a ways to go. Too much of my life spent sitting around lol. Got your beginner fitness/speed skating exercises course which I've started working through which is super helpful. Not got far since I badly pulled a hamstring a few weeks ago and been stuck inside🥲

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Well done for investing in your skating with the Beginner Fitness course and for sure that will help you build some physical strength in your weaker leg as well as hone some core skills such as conscious edge control (so necessary when going up in wheel size without creating pronation problems later. Take some time to rest and heal your hamstring and then you'll be BACK!

Happy Holidays Asha I love watching your vids and am plesantly suprised you posted today just in time with a nice cup of hot coffee. I have been rollerblading (returned from hiatus) for a little over a year and there was a woman who would skate every once in a while at the park i frequent. I was still relearning my technique but my goal was to match her pace and speed one day. After changing my bearings and finally replacing my wheels I thought I think if I see rollerblade girl I will try my best to overtake and overlap her. With struggling breathe I did and I finally summoned the courage to ask her about her rollerblades. "How is it that your'e so fast and graceful? Super slick bearings? Ultimate aerodynamic movements?" Smiled she responded... "perhaps 90mm wheels?" My eyes widened and I admitted i was on 80mm. I got her name and couldn't be happier knowing that I was able to catch up to someone with slightly bigger wheels. Once I wear out the ones i've purchased I'll think about upgrading frames and wheels. Thought I'd share this little story with you because skaters like yourself and Bill and so many others have really opened my eyes to the fact that there are still so many skaters out there... truly enjoying and sharing with us all the love of rolling on wheels. Happy Holidays to you Asha and all in the community!

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Lovely story and great you two finally connected. Skaters are always up for chatting about skating. You have done yourself a service by starting on smaller wheels and slowly working up (rather than the other way around which is a way harder journey I think). My litmus test for when someone is ready to go up to larger wheels is "Are you pronating on either skate during the glide phase?" If you are then this will only become worse on larger wheels so fix it now when its easier than later when it'll be more of a challenge. Check out my free beginner and intermediate stride drills which are aimed at doing just that. Click Free Trial on these 2 pages for instant access. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-beginner-level-full-course/ skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-intermediate-level-full-course/

its good people buy skating equipment and not an new phone every 2 years i made an huge upgrade without contiously choosing to change things up i skated 100 mm cheap wheels for the past 3 years and they get slow ferley fast 2 months in so i bought 110 mm matter image wheels .i was amazed what some wheels can do to your brain quality wheels can roll 30 meter when being dragged by an chihuahua i could skate 5 hours with one minor rest

I mean it all depends what type of skate you rolling and where. I like my 3x100 outdoors and love to go down to 72x4 indoors. Quads also with the wheels change I use airwaves wheels outdoors! Technique will always be adapting to the skates you have on at that time. Be safe y’all 🙏

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Yes that's very true. I just see a lot of beginners changing equipment, wheel sizes, frame lengths etc thinking that will fix fundamental issues in their technique such as pronation. You of course are not that skater. Keep at it. Roll happy.

It's great to skate on "wizard" frames or big 3x wheels, but the truth is the best frame to start skating and learn on is the 4x80 flat. Because 4x80 is the most stable. The 3x frames, the "wizards", the 5x etc. are all awesome but they are significantly less stable than 4x80 (each for different reasons, e.g. height, rocker, length or combinations of all that). So really important to start on the right frame and go from there. You can learn figures on 4x80, you can go really fast on 4x80, you can jump, swivel, go backward, slide on 4x80. And you will do it more safely than on any other frame because more stable. Also more important than the frames get a pair of quality boots that fit well, such as the FR1, as you will be able to use the same boots on many different frames.

@SkatefreshVideos

10 ай бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. Yes, I agree. I could even go further, for people with very small feet such as EU35 it should be better to use 4x72, because the diameter, and therefore the frame length, is given by the feet size. Some people with small feet don't know this and wonder why they don't feel comfortable with 4x80, since supposedly 4x80 is "the standard size for everyone." We always recommend 4x80 in most cases, especially for beginners, 4x84 maximum. Big wheels are for speed and everything is harder to perform (except to gain speed) and wizard frames, rockered frames, etc. are all specialized options. That been said, Asha here was answering a question by someone who already knew quite a bit and obviously wanted to change equipment to improve certain maneuvres, probably someone who already was skating 4x80. Years ago, Asha used to ride 4x80 all the time and that was her choice for years and years. Then she had an accident and a permanent injury involving her hips, and 3x110 saved her life because they gave her the possibility to keep skating evenly on both sides. What she meant in this video is that wheel size is totally a personal choice, that depends on your personal taste, and what YOU do, even though the 4x80 flat setup is usually the "standard."

I've got 4x110, 3x110, 4x100, 5x80, 4x80, 4x60 rockered and flat. Smaller wheels are more stable and agile and comfortable on your ankles, but they take more effort to maintain high speed. Big wheels are harder on your ankles and foot strength, and less agile as generally longer frames, but smoother and much better at carrying and maintaining their speed. Both can sprint at much the same speed, but bigger is easier to stay at speed. I use 100+ for distance cruises, 80 for local fun street skating, 60 for the skate park, 60 on quad skates for the rink.

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

That is a super concise and accurate description of the differences, advantages and disadvantages of the options. Does it take you a long time to decide which ones to wear each day? I would spend 30 minutes just assessing my options hahahaha

@Dypsomaniart

Жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos lol yes, it is difficult to choose! Nice to have options, but i feel bad if i dont use a particular skate for a while. Thanks for replying!

I returned to skating in 2021 and it has been an interesting ride. - I started with the Aeons at 80mm. - Then the Nexts at 3x110. - Later Hardcore Evo x Iqon 490/310. Frankly, I like trying the different styles of skating and setups, as I had not skated since I was a child. I was committed to my flat 310 until I desired the stability and push of a 4 wheeled setup. I felt 4x80 was both too short and too small for the streets, so I got the 490/310 by Iqon. Fast-forward, I still see room for a 4x80 -- and the Combat Rocker frame seems interesting as it provides many levels of rocker for each wheel. I like dancing and spinning, so these varying rockered setups intrigue me. I am also interested in the trinity NN Dragon +. Heck, I'm even considering buying roller skates for more skate fun.

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's an impressive set of kit! It will indeed make you very versatile and I'm sure you'll develop various kinds/styles of skating. Welcome back to skating. It looks like you wont be going anywhere from skating which is awesome. Glad to see you got the Hardcore Evo, my absolute fave boot. I don't think I want another one ever!

4x80 rockered. Closest thing to ice and great for figure / hockey / wizard. Also 3x110 which are great for cruising. I'm not sold on the wizard frames.

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

If you like your 4x80 rockered then you're fine. The wizard frames are justa subtler version of that without the 'rocking' feeling of normal rockered frames. Sounds like you have a good balance with those 2 set ups.

@SaccoBelmonte

Жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos They seem heavy and long. I'm rather learning how to keep my weight distribution right by watching a whole lot of figure skate videos. The ice rink really inspired me.

Thank you Asha for your reply to my question on Instagram. I’ve always been curious when I see you doing your training videos. I just started skating last April. I have no idea what attracted me to this sport. I’m 56 years old 6 foot four and have no experience ice-skating or inline skating. I wish I had researched it a little bit more before I bought skates the guy at the local roller rink recommended 125 mm wheels. They seem more suited for an intermediate. Skater. I think I’ve managed to do pretty well with them, but often wonder if it’s better to learn technique on smaller wheels. Either way there is something about skating that I truly love and plan to do it for the rest of my life. I’ve never felt more free just gliding down the trail. Totally addicted. I’ve lost about 15 pounds since I started skating and I burn a ton of calories when I go about 10 miles on a path close to my home. I wish I could do it all winter but we have too much snow and slippery roads in Wisconsin. Appreciate seeing all the comments and maybe I’ll give a smaller wheel or different skate Set ups that I may try next season. Happy holidays!…and Happy Trails!!

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Wow 6 foot 4 and 125mm wheels. You're a giant on wheels. Starting on 125s is certainly one massive challenge and I'm amazed you're doing as well as you obviously are. Are you aware of any pronation on the inside edges of your wheels in the glide stage? This would be your biggest setback if that becomes a habit and larger wheels make that more likely so do check and work on gliding on centre edges. I highly recommend some smaller wheels like 4x90 or 3 or 4x 100 (I imagine you've got pretty bog feet too). You'll get an even better workout with smaller wheels but mainly you'll gain edge control, more "steering ability" and probably better stopping. Good luck getting through the winter. That's the hard part of being a skater in the northern hemisphere. But he joy of spring will never feel so good! Happy New Year.

@markhenry589

Жыл бұрын

Yes I was super pronated to start. As my hockey boys would say I was a “bender”. But I came across your videos on KZread early on and constantly work on the stride and practice “scooting”. You’re a great instructor. Thinking maybe I could subscribe in spring when I can practice. Not sure sure when ready to be intermediate but I bet the videos will tell me. Thanks for the advice on smaller wheels. Makes sense. Need to learn that power slide and put more weight on the non sliding leg😊. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

You are right about pronation and bigger wheels! I was on a flat 4x90 for awhile and didn't have problems with pronation. I moved to a flat 3x110 set up last month and I notice that I have to pay a little attention so that I don't have pronation or supination. It is not as bad a problem as when I first started....but it is there. Back to the scoots and toe rolls....grrrrrrrrr. haha!

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Well noticed and well done for realising it's just a matter of training some basics again. Think of it as subtle strength training as it takes a few more muscles to control a larger wheel and balance perfectly on it. Both those drills will do it though. Start your sessions with 7 mins of each as your warm up and return half way through your session if you feel the pronation isn't changing. The secret is in the drilling. Enjoy it if you can.

I have a 5x80 setup for speedskating, at which I kinda suck. I just bought a set of rollerblades 4x90 and the first feel is so much better.

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

You mean the 5x80s feel better? Mor stable right? Are you on the same boot or different boot?

@MrKrekkie

Жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos hi no I like the 4x90 better.

3x110s for handling rough surfaces around my city. Plus I can't do tricks. 4x60s flat at the skatepark, for similar reasons 😅😅

It’s interesting when you talked about using bigger wheels and having a pronation that resulted…that happened to me. I have SUV 125 tires (powerslide edge), and I pronate terribly. Now, I probate on everything regardless of wheel size. Personally, for me, especially coming from an ice skating background, I prefer frames with shorter wheel base, and rockered. A small 72 mm 4 wheel frame is most similar to an ice skate. I think more so than a 3 wheel figure in line. It’s the shorter frame length that achieves it. I prefer 3 by 100 for trail skating-Not rockered.

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

It's en extremely common thing I've observed with many skaters who go up to larger wheels and then begin to pronate (or a slight pronation becomes more exaggerated). This is because the wheels are taller so there is more wheel to control and the person's body weight if it isn't 100% in the correct place on the skate, the taller wheel then "pulls" the weight onto the inside of the foot, causing a pronation. My advice to my students who asked me about going up to larger wheels has always been "make sure you know how to consciously control your edges on both skates". That means that you know how to consciously change an inside edge to a centre edge while gliding for example. This is best trained and drilled using specific exercises such as scooting and Toe Rolling, where you focus on nothing but controlling the edge and maintaining a centre edge above all else. Only when you can o that can you hope to then transfer this centre edge control into your skating stride and glide. Once you get onto larger wheels the work remains the same in that if you have an inside edge pronation you need to do the work to fix it to a centre edge, but it is harder to do on larger wheels (although using the same exercise drills is the easiest way to do it). I recommend using my FREE Stride drills for Beginners and Intermediates to train this conscious edge control, as otherwise, left to "just skating" it's unlikely to improve over time. Click Free Trial on these 2 pages to get instant access. If you do these drills I promise they will help you. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-beginner-level-full-course/ skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-for-fitness-intermediate-level-full-course/ Merry Christmas x

1st. and i use 3 x 110 and 4 x 110

I have a soft boot 90mm wheels and hardboot 80s, do you think it's ok to alternate depending what I want to do and where I go? I'm 14 months skating but the hardboot relatively new and it's taking a while to get use to them. I love the soft boots for comfort and cruising around the park. What exactly is rocker, is it indifferent wheel size on one frame or is the frame designed for a specific purpose?

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's totally fine to use the skates that fit the purpose of your skating that day. Some people have skates for distance skating and different ones for tricks or slalom or whatever. One skate doesn't have to do it all. A rocker is when you either use different sized wheels or a specifically rocketed frame to create a curved wheel profile on the ground, meaning not all 4 wheels are touching the ground at the same time. For example a 'banana rocker' is when the front and back wheels are higher than the 2 middle ones, so you can 'rock' to the front of the skate or the back of the skate and this creates fewer wheels touching the ground, so a shorter wheels base and easier turning. Slalom and wizard skating are 2 styles that are easier with a. rocketed frame. But no need to get into that until you are at least an intermediate skater. learn all the skills on a flat set up and then you'll be able to assess which additional disciples of skating you want to get into. Hope this helps.

IMHO, another important aspect is foot size, as usually frames with smaller wheels are shorter and might be less stable for people with larger size. Personally, 4x100 feels more comfortable for me than 4x90 even if they're a bit less maneuverable and higher

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Yes that is a good point! I often notice how I mis guess someone's wheel size because they have larger feet! Everything is relative of course.

I had these skates in the early 90's where you could change the inserts in the frame so you could rocker or level the outer wheels....I kinda loved that option is that still I thing? I can't find it anywhere...mkaes me sad tbh

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. The K2 Uptown is a model that comes with those rockers for each wheel. The frame can be purchased separately too, if you have a UFS aggressive boot www.inlinewarehouse.com/K2_Frames/catpage-K2FRAMES.html

chasing equipment has one magik effect... your bank account gets smaller with every piece

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

That my friend is very true. I've always said that money spent on gaining better technique will continue to give you benefits for years and years (which is what my students tell me).

I dont skate on inlines but most of the people i know skate on 65x35 Airwaves USA wheels on quads but i cant stand them as they feel too clunky, even the 62x35 Airwaves USA feel like that and i will only skate on street wheels. Even though my 62x35 Air wave 'street' are technically the same width, the contact area is narrower and the rounded wheel edge is far more forgiving on a miss placed skate at speed or when you clip an object with the wheel face vs the square edge on the USA wheels. My Sims Street snakes are the same shape as the airwaves street but marginally narrower still at 34mm and are my indoor wheels due to being white!

audio is bad to low asha

Asha how can I become a Pro skater when I have only one pair of a roller blade???? Answer this question please

@SkatefreshVideos

Жыл бұрын

I only have 1 pair of inline skates (and 1 pair of quad skates). In reality, that's all you need. To become a good skater you need to be passionate, you need to enjoy the journey and ideally you need to be ok with taking things in incremental stages and learning new skills with progressions and ordering those skills correctly so you have all the necessary prerequisites before you start each new skill. Patience is fundamental. Celebrating the small wins, the tiny improvements. Being kind and encouraging with yourself. If you had 10 pairs of skates but none of the above, you wouldn't get very far.

@fedson2050

Жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos Nice comment Asha I proud of you But how can we find the Rollers because here in Malawi we don't have a Roller Blades Shop