Total beginning roller skater here and 69 years young. For my first skates, I ordered suede boots and the Sure Grip Velvets. I was a little concerned they might be too “slippery”, but in my first 90 minute rink session they provided a great balance of slip and grip. Love these wheels.

To anyone looking for wheels for indoor. The bone Elite 101a 57mm are amazing. Great grip for tricks and even skating quick. Very predictable wheel. Tried the 2 tone fomacs and they are very slippery but fun.

I really appreciate you, your honesty, and the information you have provided. I guess I probably would appreciate it more with one thing… Diamond skates 😁

Yesssss!!!!! Thank you for responding so quickly! I can’t wait to watch this video when I get home :-)

Thank you for another vid. It's great advice and very helpful. 😌

So helpful ❤ The pugy so interested in the conversation 😂

Thank you for the videos. I’m In Sebastian area but hoping to take a class with you in Tampa one day! Of course I won’t even need lessons once I buy my magical Diamond Skates 😅

Make sure you measure your feet so you can get a proper size. To small or to big can effect your skating. Most skate shops can measure your feet and get you properly fitted.

Others have recommended buying heeled skates because its harder to fall backwards in them and because flat skates are faster . .Thanks for the info I plan to buy skates this week .

All jokes aside, thanks for another helpful video! 🙏🏼 After almost three years of skating I've figured out a setup that I like (now starting to experiment with different wheels, tying my shoes in different ways etc) :) Whenever beginners ask me what I recommend, I usually tell them to start with a cheap pair and if you're still at it >8 months later, invest in something better/more durable... + always try the skates you wanna buy on in person! Gotta make sure they fit well

😂😂😂I love your honesty! 👍🏾🙏🏾

You got it bro!

Thank you!!!

Really helpful information. Beginner skater here. Thank you Diamond. P.S. Your dog is adorable.

This was great! Made me laugh, because I paused the video to google your plates and wheels, just like you suspected I’d do. The magic isn’t in the skates, it’s in the skater (unless they are Diamond Walker skates,whenever those are available!).

Og vanathane wheels can be found on old 70s and 80s rental wheels. The orange ones.

I'm sure that people want to get your setup and be you. I look at your skates and they remind me of the skates my parents had, their skate were set for dancing and waltzing. I know that while I enjoy skating fast, I don't want wheels that are that fast or set that loose. I bought my skates in the late 80's early 90's for $95 (I remember that because it was a huge expense for me at the time) and I loosened the front wheels from the default enough to make it feel less blocky but not too much for my balance. I love how my skates feel except the boot gets painful after an hour of wearing it since my feet became wider after having kids. I used to skate a couple times a week, but in the last 10 years, I skate once or twice a year. i just had foot surgery and am scheduled in the fall to have surgery on the other foot, so I won't be able to skate for another year, but I'm thinking that I should get a wider width skate before I go to the rink again. But I want to try on a boot before buying and local places don't carry skates that are comparable to the ones I want to replace.

We back again

See experiment! That's what I'm talking about. My 78A wheels are too damn grippy for your class!

What's your take on hybrid wheels ?

Is there a big difference between roller 🛼 skates and roller blades as far as technique?

My big booth Judy ass is too heavy to do the dang crazy legs I couldn’t do it when I was young and I can’t do it now ugh

Cutie patootie Frenchie 😂😂❤

The stare that your dog is giving you has me worried for your life!

cool dog

So where's the answer to question number 3? 🧐

Man… You answered EVERY SINGLE QUESTION in this video.

Last thing beginner skater needs to be is judged and discouraged by saying " get anything they will be in the closet after 6 mo " really ? Wow