Rollerblade Twister 80 - My First Impression
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This is the first time I try on my new Rollerblade Twister 80s.
The boot fits really well. It has two straps. The lower strap locks the heel in place really well, which is nice. The upper strap is surprisingly long and extends on the outside, not on the inside which I'm used to from other skates. If this turns out to be a problem I guess I can just cut the straps short, so this is not really an issue.
The wheels have a flatter profile than I'm used to. I immediately felt the difference. It's like I need to lean a bit more before the skates start turning. I suppose this is good in terms of control but bad in terms of speed.
Jumping feels a lot more comfortable with these skates. In the heel there's a shock absorber and the wheels themselves are really thick. What I mean is that the wheels (Rollerblade Supreme 80mm 85A) have really small cores and therefore a lot of rubber/urethane to absorb shocks.
Powerstops are very easy, but today everything is frozen, so I guess I could do it with any skates. No problem.
As expected with a short frame, transitions are easy. Comparable to triskates.
Since I literally only had five meters of ice free road to skate on, I could not test speed. I know for sure that they are not as fast as my larger 100 mm wheel inline skates, that's obvious. I need to wait until the ice melts and the roads dry up to test HOW BIG the speed difference really is.
So far I can tell that these skates are really comfortable. They are suitable for technical skating, especially for jumping. For beginners they are a good choice because of the small wheels and short frame. For advanced skaters, who do tricks and urban skating, they are a also a good choice. In fact, Greg Mirzoyan, one of the best urban skaters in the world, wears the pro version of these skates. However, if you are more into speed and efficiency, I think you better go for larger wheels.
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Hii, I'm the guy that asked about the differences btwn 2016 and 2017 versions :D (big surprise when I saw my question, haha). In Europe, you can save 30€ if you get the 16 instead of 17! Good video.
I think they expect you to trim the upper plastic ratchet! The laces can be pulled up to desired tightness before you tighten the arch strap (you can see the shell tighten as you pull the laces tighter). At that point the laces are cinched down by the arch strap and you just tie a simple running shoe bow to keep them out the way. I then tighten the top ratchet to the point where there is support at extreme wheel angles, a bit looser if just cruising around. I ride the Pro model which is a significant improvement over the 80, IMO.
Thank you for the review, ive been thinkng about buying these
Thank you for your review! It help me so much!
Thanks for the review! I bought a pair of those (actually the Limited Edition) and I am loving it!
@zzkidsam
4 жыл бұрын
How much you paid them?
@jonbonesmahomes7472
3 жыл бұрын
I also bought them today
@jonbonesmahomes7472
3 жыл бұрын
@@zzkidsam Ja sam platio dosta.. Danas.. 250 eura.. U Limi, Peruu.
Nice! Glad you like the Twisters. Twister 80s were my first pair of inline skates 2 years ago when I decided to get back into rollerblading. I wasn't sure what to get but I wanted something I might be able to play roller hockey in but I knew I did not want roller hockey skates for my full time skating. I didn't even know what Urban skating was. I'm so glad I got them. Mine are now pretty much dead. I have worn a hole in the plastic near the toe. I can still use them but they have served their purpose. I might try Twister Pro but am leaning towards the Metroblade GM. I found my Twister 80 fit really narrow. I have a wide foot and needed to return mine for a bigger size. Thanks to the good service at inlinewarehouse.com! Keep rollin!
I have zetrablades with the same sort of lacing, I usually just pull the laces and they tighten up evenly.
thanks
Thank you for your review. Do you know the difference between the 2016 model and 2015?
Hi, do you know you could add a tutorial video on how to add the brake for these skates?
I really like the waxed hockey laces. They are flat and you can tighten them more and less where you need it. They improved the fit of my inline skates a lot, I mean A LOT. Perhaps you can try them? They are not expensive at all.
@HowToInlineSkate
7 жыл бұрын
Good idea. I use waxed laces for my ice hockey skates. Maybe they'll work on the Twisters too but not sure since the eyelets are different.
@andrejv3536
7 жыл бұрын
How To Inline Skate no problem with eyelets here, waxed laces are much better, the stock laces (round ones) are sh*t.
hey I got a question are the tour tr-700 hockey skates good
does anyone know how to remove the cuff screws? the plastic washer behind it keeps spinning when I try to unscrew, and the screw just spins
what knee pads are those? they look very comfortable
I'm looking to get back into I line skates (I'm not a pro, just thought I'd use this for exercise as well). And I'm looking to get this one, I think they have half size? I'm an 8 and I did a quick fit on a cheaper rb (the only one they have on my size) and it feels better than the k2, can I assume that I'm good with an 8 with the twister also? Thanks
@sidereal7478
7 жыл бұрын
I upgraded to these from a K2 as well and K2's fit true to size. Each brand has their own size structure. For Rollerblade get yourself a half size larger as recommended by a professional. I am a size 7 and I got the 7 1/2 and they fit perfect.
I ordered my shoe size. The length is perfect but they are way too tight. But I'm stuck with them lol. Should I have gotten seba freeride skates or would they be the same
@MissMerc007
5 жыл бұрын
The first store told me to buy the exact length but my toes were curls and it hurt bad. The next store told me to go up in size, thankfully. I have bigger calves, and wide feet. I went up 1 shoe size. When I bought ice skates the first store sold me exact also. But after a year of pain, I realized she sold me the wrong size. I went to another store and they got me the size that fits. So the first store really ripped me off. Not all boots fit for wide volumn feet. A lot of asians like myself have flat wider feet. So best to try. I also rock climb so I know what shoes are meant to curl the toes and which ones shouldn't.
Anyone knows if those skates are termo moldeable, i have a pair but i cant use it for more than 15 minutes because there are some preassure points in my ankle and sole. i want to know if i can bake the skates to make them bigger.
@beeman596
5 жыл бұрын
All of them are in that way. More you use them more confortable they will be for your feet and toes
inline or hokey skates ?
I am a size 8 26cm in shoes and i was woundering if i should go for a size 8 or 9 in these. what woukd you recommomend, thanks man
@HowToInlineSkate
7 жыл бұрын
Not sure. I have 44.5 EU (10.5 US, 10 UK) on Rollerblade Macroblade and the same on Twister, if that's of any help :/
@apisojgfm7149
7 жыл бұрын
How To Inline Skate What size do you normaly wear? I want to buy them and I heard that they are a bit thight so you need to buy for one size bigger. Is that true?
@sidereal7478
7 жыл бұрын
For Rollerblade - Buy a half size larger than your normal shoe size.
@MissMerc007
5 жыл бұрын
Try before buy. I tried 0.5 bigger than my length, didn't fit. I wear my shoe size 0.5cm bigger because of my wide feet. I finally went 1 full size bigger than my sneakers because I have really big calves. If you don't have flat feet, or wide feet, you can probably go 0.5 bigger than your shoe size. But best to try.
Aah, alright. just found this video
never buy twister ,the liners are sucks,thin,torn in few months of uses.and the tough just don't stay in position ,no matter how many times you puts it.and blisters your beautiful feets .
@Orphan27727
7 жыл бұрын
SHAWN LEE I agree ☝️
@Daniel-dj7fh
7 жыл бұрын
what would you recomend, staying below the 200 pricerange
@Blue2is
7 жыл бұрын
SHAWN LEE I had one and I agree
@civicsportinjectedfb613
7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Schlegel probably some K2s
dude buy new ice skates