r/rollerblading • • 18h ago

Specific question and discussion What the helly?

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Am I cooked?


r/rollerblading • • 15h ago

Interesting stuff Lay low skaters, group skating is now illegal in Mexico.

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Police in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, arrested 24 skaters (17 men and 7 women) on October 24, 2026, for organizing a nighttime Halloween skate tour ("Halloween en patines") without filing a prior notice under municipal traffic rules.

What do you think?


r/rollerblading • • 9h ago

Tutorials Any rollerblading instructor in Manchester UK?

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Any rollerblading(inline skates) instructor in Manchester UK? Would really appreciate it. Thanks


r/rollerblading • • 20h ago

What skates should I buy? I'm quite lost on what to buy

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I've skated quite a lot when I was younger but haven't in the last 8 years. I'm looking for something recreational not quite long distance but not into tricks, but I would like to turn quickly.

Budget wise preferable under 400 euros.

Thanks!


r/rollerblading • • 6h ago

Progress, videos and images Getting better at Power slides

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I feel like I’m sliding too much in to an arc kinda want to be more straight with it any tips. Back camera is broken so couldn’t get a better angle unfortunately.


r/rollerblading • • 19h ago

Specific question and discussion Skate bearing problem: one wheels spin slower, and "purr" as they spin

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You can't hear it unless you put your ear to the wheel. I couldnt tell that it was happening until I noticed some hair stuck between the wheel and the frame and decided to clean it.

Spin tested them all and noticed one vibrated/purred on my fingers, while the others didn't. On the outside it doesn't look different to the others. On my right skate it's the back wheel and on the left skate it's the 2nd to last wheel, but way more faintly

I have skated them like that for less than 10 hours total, and I didn't have problems. They feel pretty responsive and stable, and the wheels are silent on good ground.

Should I worry? Is it fixable at home? And if I need to take out my bearings, would you suggest I do it without the special tool? Thanks yall

Edit: I also used a toothbrush to clean around the bearings and to get rid of the hair stuck in the protective ring of the bearing. Does that mess with the lubrication? Doesn't feel like it does bit should I re-lubricate them??


r/rollerblading • • 8h ago

Why does my feet hurt? Former 90s inline speed skater need fit advice.

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Just like the title reads I'm a former inline speed skater who last skated on a low top speed boot made by Simmons with 5 80mm wheels. I also had a short lived riedell made 100 series hard shell boot with a 4 wheel plate set-up. I'm 41 now and back into skating after years. I really would love to refurbish these Riedell's but the clips are broken.

So I did some research and found myself looking at rollerblade twisters, powerslide nexts, and FR1s and 2s. I recently scored the FR1 intuition for $220 in great condition. I love the way they ride so far but my right foot specifically feels like it's being complete squished. It's not because I have the buckles too tight. I feel it in the heel and ankle. Would heat molding help this? I know the inserts are heat moldable and I tried it last time I went skating but I don't think I let them set long enough.

I really want to like this setup because I already have it and don't have the option to try on pairs to see what I like we no longer have any shops here at all. Help! I wear a women's size 10 normally. My feet are around 26 cm and not wide but definitely not narrow.


r/rollerblading • • 6h ago

What skates should I buy? What are the best skates to purchase for bumpy asphalt roads.

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Skates for bumpy asphalt roads?

Just skating for fun.


r/rollerblading • • 20h ago

Specific question and discussion Why does my back hurt when skating?

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I've noticed that everytime I use my blades, my lower back gets really sore in just a few minutes? I'm relatively new to this so I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if it's normal and I get used to it but any advice would help! Thank you!