Great stuff! Love to see other skiers on inline skates in the off season!

In the 1980s, I was a ski instructor in the Sierra Nevada and had discovered inline skating. It was a natural transition when I began skating and actually had written Rollerblade (they were the leading inline skate maker at the time) suggesting that they associate skating with skiing as a cross-training exercise. Of course, nothing came of that but I continued skating during the off-season. Skating (along with bike riding) definitely prepared me to hit the slopes and kept my legs and back in shape. One thing that I believe is not stressed enough as skaters train for skiing is weighting the outside ski. To get a deep set in a carved turn as in slalom racing, nearly all your weight needs to be on the outside ski. This is counter to recreational skiing where both skis are weighted equally. To transition to racing or any high speed sharp turns it's important to bend the outside knee much further into the turn. Would love to see that emphasized more in skate cross training.

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

Have you gone through Rollerblade's Skate To Ski Program? They actually do some drills where you completely unweight your inside skate. We're planning on doing some Skate To Ski videos coming up and we might just go through the program in its entirety as an example for others.

@proud90skid15

3 жыл бұрын

Blah blah blah

Love your videos!

I've only been skating for 2 years and I have the Macroblade 84abt, 90s and 3x100s. And i agree with you the 90s being the sweet spot, I seem to skate faster on my 90s than my 3x100s. I think that I need to upgrade to the Hydrogen Wheels to.

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah for me it's the extra balance/stability the 4 90 mm wheels provide. It just feels really nice skating 4 90s...

@iluvbiggirlz420

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkiEssentials Yeah, my 4x90s w/the hydrogen wheels are my favorites for now, I even have a better push going up hills than my 3x100s, but once I upgrade to the hydrogen wheels for my 3x100s I'll see how they match up to the others.

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

@@iluvbiggirlz420 would love to hear your feedback after you do! It's almost skating season here in Vermont :)

Do the longer frames on these make quick turns and power stops more difficult? I am looking at the new Maxxum XTs, which seem very similar to these.

@SkiEssentials

2 жыл бұрын

A little bit, yeah. Part of the design of the Maxxum is to feel more like a ski, or to mimic ski performance, which is something the long frame achieves, but at the cost of some quickness. I personally own the Twister Edge and that's the biggest difference I feel between them and the Maxxum 90. The Twister I can make those quick turns and power slides more easily with the 4x80 setup.

hello, I have k2 fit pro 84 10 inch size. I want to buy the Rollerblade Maxxum Edge 90. do you think they fit me well buying the same size i mean 10 inch size?

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, should fit about the same as the Maxxum Edge. Width is a little different, but I would go with the same size.

@alondraacosta-mora6504

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkiEssentials i cant find RB maxxum edge 90 nor twister edge for woman in size 10 u know any website available? It sucks. I live in Texas. I dont care if i order online.

I am so glad that Rollerblade changed the color scheme for the 2022 version. The new red and black is soooo much nicer. I love them!!

@SkiEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sharp!

Product review essential parts (missing) 1. How does it compare to the other Rollerblade models, especially the ones that are similar like the Macroblade 90 and 80? 2. How is the molded shoe (most prominent feature on this model) compare to the non moded models of the other similar and comparable products? Is it hotter, is it stiffer, does it hurt your foot in some spot, like how some steel toe boots hurt your feet more than the regular boots, 3. How heavy is it compare to other models? Don't bring in Mongoose because they are basically made of lead. 4. How is the price to benefit ratio compare to the other similar models? 5. Finally, anything that Rollerblade needs to improve on for this model and what you want to see in future models? I hope this is constructive feedback.

@SkiEssentials

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. We're planning more skate reviews this coming spring/summer and I will consider all your comments when the time comes!

I tested a 110mm x 3 wheel longer frame (290mm) and it felt like skis to me more than an 80 mm x 4 on a (243 mm) frame.

@SkiEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Moving to the 90 mm wheel makes a big difference over 4x80. I agree. I have Twisters that are 4x80 and the 4x90 feels much more ski-like.

I have Twister Edge X 4x80 (2018 model) and i want some 3x110 but thinking of getting these maximums and swapping out the frames for the 3x110 because they have better venting than the twisters. 4x80 is the biggest I've skated so far and I'm not sure I'll even like 3x110 but im mostly skating/cruising and LOVE parallel carving. I mainly want the 3x110 because I keep hearing that it's easier going over rough terrain. Would you suggest i get the Maximums (4x90) or the Twisters (3x110)?

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I've skated both quite a bit, and I don't find a huge difference between them. You're right about the venting, however, so if you're going to be doing fitness-based or longer skates, the Maxxum boot might be the better option. Either one will work well with a 3x110 setup. I was hesitant about 3x110 setups myself before I tried one, but I was pleasantly surprised that I still felt comfortable and not like I was way too high off the ground.

@jessa.3857

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkiEssentials That's my biggest gripe/worry about whether I'll like or not the 3x110 setup because of higher center of gravity. I keep reading so many stories of people liking it and others hating it, lol. I suppose the only way I'll know is if I try it. Thanks for your reply and help!

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessa.3857 If you're a relatively experienced skater, I doubt you'll have any issues with the higher center of gravity.

Could you put 4x80mm Hydrogen wheels on these for more stability… or would the frame not support that? I’m just getting back into skating after 20yrs

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

I don't see any reason why you couldn't, no. Have you skated 4x90? I'd try it before swapping to 4x80. I don't notice a huge difference in stability, but the 90 mm wheels do roll really nicely...

Question: does this skate have plastic wheels? If not, what type of material is the wheel made off?

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

The wheels are a high-quality polyurethane material (Rollerblade Supreme wheels). So, technically, yes, they're plastic, but it's a very durable, high-quality plastic. They are very nice wheels.

Just one question please - which number you wear (shoes) and which number did you get the maxxum edge 90? Thank you

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

I run in a size 7.5 US shoe, wear a US 8 casual shoe, a 24.5 ski boot, and I find 25.5 Rollerblade skates fit me best.

@dundjerskinebojsa

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkiEssentials Thanks a lot!

Been looking for a more urban-styled skate with smaller, but still big wheels, and this is looking like the perfect option! I currently have the Rollerblade Macroblade 110 3WD, but would like to have a more stable and maneuverable skate to use around the city, jumping curbs and such. Plus, Rollerblade seems to really be great for people like me who have larger feet. All of the foreign skates never get up to the right size for me! Hahaha, these have my size available though!

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much perfect for what you're looking for. The boot is definitely more urban inspired than the Macroblade and the 4 90 mm wheels are a ton of fun. For general freeskating, I think the 4 90 mm has become my favorite.

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

For reference, I own and use a pair of Twister Edge X (4x80 mm wheels), but really like this 4x90.

I hope you still read the comments since your about the only one talking about this particular skates... So here is the thing...I stopped skating for round about 7 years. I used to have K2 Soft boot Skates.... I decided to start skating again. Just fitness skating. I was looking for hard boot Skates. The reason for me is the stability. I remember my mom had hard shell Rollerblades from round about 1993 and they were even great years late on my own feet... So I measured my feet...one is 24,5 and the other more or less something between 24,6 and 24,8...so a little longer. So I ordered Maxxum Edge 90w in size 24.5 (8.5)....and wow these boots are tight...it feels like my larger foot is a little smushed in front. My smaller foot is better. So here is the thing. I remembered my K2 where larger Size but after a while they start becoming loose on my food. I read a lot of comments that this particular ones are tight but they will break in and grow a little in length...but since they have a hard shell surrounding the inside shoe I worry..... Any thoughts?

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! First thing you should do is take out the liner and put your foot in the hard shell skate, in the ski world, we call this shell-fitting. If you're foot is really crammed in there with not much room length wise or width wise, the shell is going to need some work. If you feel like there's plenty of room, it should just be a matter of breaking in the liner. For breaking in the liner, you can just keep wearing the skates and it'll happen eventually, but if it's unbearable you can take a heat gun to them (carefully!), heat up the fabric in the liner, and kind of just work it in where it's tight with your hands (wear gloves) to try to get the liner a little thinner. If the shell seems to tight on your foot without the liner (during your shell-fit), you'll need to have some custom work done. I wouldn't recommend customizing the shell on your own unless you're pretty handy, although it can be done. Best place to bring them would be to a custom ski boot fitter as the process is extremely similar and for someone with the right tools, it's really easy to do and shouldn't cost you very much at all. So, start by shell-fitting yourself and go from there. Feel free to reach out again if you have more questions or need any clarification.

@bonifaziuskrezenzia2026

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkiEssentials thanks...just did the trick to take liners out. I got about 2 cm room in the hardshell! I had to buy online. Where I live (in germany) we barely have any Inlineskates in the stores anymore and even if we do...the staff has no clue :D...so I read a lot about to get the right size. Since I have the Maxxum Edge 90w I wanted to make sure that they will get smoother and easier after breaking them in. I got narrow feed and chins so I need tight ones. Oh the webpage says that heating them up to change the shape is not possible!

besides the wheel sizes, what is the difference from the Maxxum Edges and Twister Edges?

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

I have both personally and find the Maxxums have more upper ankle support. It makes sense they were designed for the Skate To Ski program as they kind of feel like a ski boot. Not quite, but higher cuff and more support than the Twister.

I've heard that these fit a size and a half bigger? Can you please help on the size. Its tough to go to a shop and try on due to the lockdown

@mephistopheles5327

3 жыл бұрын

i got half a size bigger and it fit great, but i have narrow feet.

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

In our experience, a lot of people buy them too small. I'd recommend going about a half size bigger than a running shoe size, or a full size bigger than a ski boot size. I don't know if a ski boot is relevant for you, but I initially got the same size as the size ski boot I wear, and they were far too tight.

@amcoils3679

2 жыл бұрын

I got a size larger, and they are still too small, but I have wide feet.

In addition, they strongly compress the ankles, the fastener buckle is in the wrong place ...

@florinsi

3 жыл бұрын

It is not written on the box but you must put the left skate in the left foot !....

hello, Liner nice? No, the tongue is narrower than the others and one of mine the foam inside came split in the arch part, the boots from the top look like a frankkenstein orthopedic shoe. i have never returned a pair of skates, I returned these for being so uncomfortable. Rollerblade should be making better designs and keep producing or improving the old models.

@SkiEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yours is the first issue we've heard of regarding the liner of the Maxxum Edge. The tongue does feel a little different than on my personal Twister Edge, but after skating these for a few days, it loosened up a little and actually mimics the feel of a ski boot pretty nicely, which was one of the goals of this skate. Did you contact Rollerblade about your issue?

I have a pair and I can say they are very smooth. My only issue is that I have had a lot of foot paint with them. They compress my feet to the point that I can no longer go more than 30minutes on them without pain.

This is exactly what I’m looking for but won’t get them due to the awful color. What was Rollerblade thinking?

@reijicoast4175

3 жыл бұрын

Blue orange is my favorite sporty masculine color!

@reijicoast4175

3 жыл бұрын

I’m interested bc of the color!

@Elazarko

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the new upcoming Rollerblade Maxxum XT

I totally do not recommend these rolls. Very uncomfortable and stiff, screws for butter wheels (I had to ream with a drill), clamps familiarizing with soft metal after one fall stuck ...

@florinsi

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why drills should not be freely available to the general public ...

@maksxymilian713

3 жыл бұрын

@@florinsi The Rollerblades wheel bolts are so soft that they cannot be removed with a wrench. You had to bore the screw.

@flosim5087

3 жыл бұрын

@@maksxymilian713 skates are simple products, just put them on and skate dude... No drills, wrenches, angle grinders etc needed

@maksxymilian713

3 жыл бұрын

@@flosim5087 Bearings need to be cleaned and oil or replaced. For this you need to unscrew the screws, which are soft as butter in Rollerblades...

@flosim5087

3 жыл бұрын

@@maksxymilian713 If you got to the point of needing to clean, oil or replace the bearings it means you did serious, serious mileage on those skates.... I highly doubt it given your 80 pounds overweight dude...

No Protection, thumb down

@SkiEssentials

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Neumond! I appreciate your concern and comments. I've been inline skating for most of my life and am very comfortable on flat terrain like in this video. I typically wear a helmet and knee pads when skating more aggressively or on more challenging terrain. In future videos, I'll plan on wearing a helmet regardless of what I'm skating to help set a better example.

@2302Dieter

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkiEssentials your last words a fine, because it is not important how much experience you have or how good you are, good sense wins 😉