WHAT ROLLER SKATES SHOULD I BUY? Top 10 tips to help you find the best roller skates for you!

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In this episode watch this before you buy roller skates, what roller skates should I buy? I drop 10 tips that will help people that want to begin roller skating figure out what roller skates they should buy!
Roller skates are awesome, but when you first start, it is complicated! So I am here to declutter all of the jumble you find online when trying to figure out which skates to get.
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@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

what are your favorite roller skates?

@NICOMEEKER 3 жыл бұрын

Moxi panthers! ♥️

@Astridl123 3 жыл бұрын

I have the pastel rainbow ones from impala and thus far I love them. They are good on a budget.

@emilycecilia4697 3 жыл бұрын

i have moxi beach bunnies and as a beginner i love how they feel and the security/support they give me! I thought they would be too small or tight but they fit perfectly, I’m in love w them for sure!!! p.s. i love your videos and your energy rebel! thank you for being you :)

@Yhiunta 3 жыл бұрын

neck to neck between Moxi Jack and Bont Parkstar atm. My Jacks are wonderfully broken in by now and I hope that my newly acquired Parkstars will become as comfortable at some point :) Started on Edea Skates because these are pretty much one of the first brands you get in contact with in Europe (next to Chaya and Rio but these mostly come with plastic plates ... or is it Nylon? not sure)

@NeonVlogFreak 3 жыл бұрын

I got SureGrip's Golden Hour skates as a birthday present this year (I asked for them :) and they are SO COMFY! The laces and toe stops weren't my favourite, but once I swapped those out they became my perfect skate. 💛

@novarosa24 3 жыл бұрын

Just remember: skates hold their value and if you decide skating is not for you, you can always resell them!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

This is soo true!!

@ssh_lnn_rtg 2 жыл бұрын

yes! that's why I went with a pair of Boardwalks that were on sale rather than an Impala or something in that price range. I used to go to the rink as a kid, so I was like, worst case scenario I'll hold onto these for the next time skating comes in fashion lol

@kristinec212 2 жыл бұрын

Why would they hood a value used? Wouldn't used be a disadvantage bc you've already worn down the wheels more and widened it to your foot?

@ashleykbarks 2 жыл бұрын

@@kristinec212 wheels are easily replaced and fairly cheap. As for having them being confirmed to a certain person's feet, I wouldn't say this is true for leather. Leather boots easily reshape. You can condition the leather after the fact, and also, leather/suede is a bit easier to clean up or dye to fix. As for vegan/plastic boots, I kind of agree. They're already on the lower end of the price spectrum, and if you scuff the color or design, you're kind of done and you just have a blemish on your skate.

@thesickgirl14 3 жыл бұрын

I got a pair of impala skates for my first pair. But im acknowledging that these are my beginner skates that i can practice in while i save up for better skates that are better suited for dancing.

@GwendolynKensinger 3 жыл бұрын

same

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is great ♥️

@AjaArrow 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, why is no one talking about how funny 12:23-13:13 is with the grabbing of the plant leaf?! Looking for anything to hold on to for balance. LOL

@soleplease1824 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love the vintage flair today. Stunning!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@macakuaya 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought 40€ skates from Decathlon to start rolling, there is a concrete slab next to my house that is perfect. I know I'll absolutely destroy them, but I wanted to know if I could skate and enjoy the sport. I'll try them out for a couple of months before splurging in something awesome. This video has been really helpful.

@gabbid.7413 2 жыл бұрын

your channel has been so helpful, loveee your look! thank you for your info!

@emilystollings8204 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all this info. It really has been SOOOO helpful!!

@femigemi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the videos you are very helpful. I have been on roller blades on and off for years and wanted to learn how to roller skate to dance and learn tricks. Your videos ( I binged on like 10 of them today) have been super helpful!!!

@jenevacastro1813 2 жыл бұрын

Literally the most informative video I've seen yet. Thanx & Cheers!

@lexusheid5337 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all these videos! I actually did get some cheaper skates that my parents are giving me as a Christmas present, but these are just to learn and I plan on upgrading as soon as I figure out if this is for me or not! I’m so excited to start roller skating, and you just keep making me more and more excited! I can’t wait!

@kkmei 2 жыл бұрын

This video has been a huge help!! I've been so unsure what to get and driving myself mad 😄

@aleksandrasivolob 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to watch this. I finally decided to commit to indoor dance skating. My left foot/ankle was extra tired after a 4 hour rink session.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

hell yeah. :)

@KS-op5hb Жыл бұрын

what brand/style did you go with? I am primarily going to skate indoors (due to weather) and I'm not going to dance or anything fancy just skate indoors for exercise.

@amandagehman1254 2 жыл бұрын

Hello hello! Great video and great advice! I went with the black Impala skates and I adore them! It definitely took some adjusting and trial and error but it was with it!

@michelleholden2807 2 жыл бұрын

This was what I needed to really narrow down! Thanks so much!!!

@devmacc317 Жыл бұрын

You always inspire me to put my skates back on ❤

@mrs__webber Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video!! I bought Moxi Beach Bunnies a couple of years ago and like them so much but they are stiff and heavy so I just ordered Moxi Clementine Lollies. I’m excited to try them!

@thebriarpatch9564 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You said a lot of things I as a beginner really needed to hear. :-)

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped!

@dmarie8693 3 жыл бұрын

You're glowing! 🥰 You look stunning and of course your energy is awesome as usual

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much!!

@leemons8352 2 жыл бұрын

i just got the moxi rainbow rider cause ive been watchin your channel for a while ! i really like them and feel safe wearin it i just gotta get the basics im so happy to start this new journey 😭

@christinawolf5657 Жыл бұрын

This is seriously one of the best vids of its kind on youtube, Rebel. Thanks! I watched it ages ago when we were upgrading my kid's derby skates and I decided to pull it up again today because I'm ready to invest in a nicer pair for myself.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates Жыл бұрын

wow, my heart! I am speechless. thank you so much!!!!!

@Womanofthecloth1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. It has been very helpful.

@SensationallySilky 3 жыл бұрын

I have been neck deep in your vids for the last couple weeks. While the information is HELLA valuable I am simply living for your vibe. And the look here is just **BOOM** Thanks for everything!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you!!!♥️♥️♥️

@taverhamdave Жыл бұрын

Honestly, you need wayyyyyyy more upvotes for this video xx thanks for your unbiased advice, delivered sincerely and being so awesome!! (",)

@didi1406 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been super overwhelmed with all the choices on Amazon and this video helped simplify all the noise. Thank you!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@MM-ni6fw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I love your style today!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@PoppyRoseWitch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about not needing the best skates 😅 I’ve been stressed because the skates I’ve got aren’t top-shelf quality, but I really love them. You’re right about just focusing on learning, and then worrying about the upgrades later

@tiffaneesimar435 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel yesterday, and I binged quite a few episodes, but to see this one today helped me out quite a lot! I'm looking for my first pair as we speak!

@mimi.b868 3 жыл бұрын

☺️ luckyyyyy

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Omg exciting! Lmk which ones you decide on!

@archanamendez5712 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Love you your outfit 🥰. I did buy a pair of Chicago skates 400

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@FernandoelChachi Жыл бұрын

Very nice tips. I was thinking about all of what you comment here. Many thanks.

@mssavage6927 Жыл бұрын

Hello I am happy to hear that you tell it finally right that the best roller skate is the one that best fits your foot. I can't believe how many you-tube videos there are for this is the best roller skate for you when it's not. Thank you so much.

@allisonhay8760 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! Lots of useful information. I have too many skates currently 🙃, so I am planning on selling the ones that aren't for me. Being able to try on different styles of skates would have saved me some $$, but there were no skate shops where I used to live, and no roller rinks. I love the navy and gold on your couch! Also- your teeth are looking good!❤

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. And thank you!

@megjuneau 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! I just ordered some custom Vans skates because I want easy-to-break-in skates that I can just throw on and hit a trail.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh hell yeah, I want to do some custom vans too- they are so dope

@nakiasimone 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I've been researching this information for a while now. Settled on some candigrls and before they even arrived I decided they were going back because they did not have an adjustable toe stop and a new plate would be $70. I grabbed new bearings and lube, laces, a tool and after the toe guards and possibly new cushions I decided I need a different skate. I am currently looking into the suregrip boardwalks because I can't find any moxi lollys available in my size. While I'm ranting, I also grabbed some smiths knee pads and wrist guards but now I see that on a certain online skateshop there's a 6 pad set of 187s for an extra 20 bucks. I'm not only looking into skates and protective gear but I'm searching for adequate home studio equipment for voiceovers while starting therapy for drinking! lmao what a ride. Ok I'm done. Thanks for making this video exist. Much love to you and Shove

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! I'm stoked for you!!

@ashleykbarks 2 жыл бұрын

I got some Impala skates for half off during their spring break sale and I'm stoked. I know nothing about skating. I'm a roller blader, but I feel the culture, retro look, and customizability of skates is alluring, so I'm going to give skates a shot and if I like both blades and skates, I'm going to go for the Jack boot, because I want made in USA and I prefer the extra support. I'll shop around, though, but I just think I'll keep mine for years and think that Moxi boot will be great. Ive had my same pair of roller blades for years (they're not the best, either, so I should consider upgrading those as well 😬🙄), and I want them to last.

@NatashaReeder 3 жыл бұрын

This video came out in the nick of time I recently went to my local roller rink and ate a lot of hardwood my first time. After my first experience I decided that I need to get my own pair of beginner skates to practice in my free time along with some safety gear to avoid injury. I don’t know where to start when it comes to skating.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you are getting your own pair, I think you will love it!

@kellycakes4262 3 жыл бұрын

I just adore your style and personality 😍

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much 🥰

@breannabradshaw1139 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a review of the suregrip boardwalks!

@kyk252 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I wanna start learning and Impala is the only brand that is very accessible that's not too cheap and not too expensive in my country so I think I'm gonna start with that and maybe will invest more if I'm gonna stick to roller skating🤭

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 2 жыл бұрын

Love this plan!

@AllisonTaitano 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got my first pair of skates. I got Jackson vista vipers. I love them. The boot is so sturdy and theres a decent amount of padding around the ankle and tongue. They were around 240 after tax and shipping. My feet are 25 cm long and i wear a size 8 womens in most shoes like Vans. I got a size 7 in the vistas and at first i thought they were going to be too small. They were hurting my big toes but after the break in period they fit perfect. I didnt want a skate that would be too big after the break in.

@KaoriOtinashi154 Жыл бұрын

I had a very very low budget a few weeks ago when I chose to start my skating journey after yeaaaars of wanting to. I was able to get myself cheap skates but upgrade the parts (more durabls trucks, toestops) to make them safer and meet my needs for under $70. There's all kinds of options, if you're confident to switch things out!

@NikkiLove9022 3 жыл бұрын

My dad recently got me a pair of skates for my birthday from a brand called Rookie, and they're pretty cute! I would eventually like to get a pair of Moxi skates, but I want to make sure I stay committed to skating before spending a lot of money on a more expensive pair. :)

@beabristow2939 3 жыл бұрын

When I first started skating I had a pair of rookies and they are really good. Although I’m a pretty rough skater who does a lot of jumps and tricks and my skates got worn down really quickly. I wore my toe stopper down to a 1cm block within 2 months. And I only have one toe stopper on my skates currently because I broke it off. But the skate holds up for its price and I’m still happy to skate in them. I’ve just ordered the Moxi beach bunnies because I have needed an upgrade for a while, with more customisation choices. I hope you enjoy your skates. :)

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I love this

@CleanCutCarson 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@elia.591 2 жыл бұрын

Hiii! Regard from Argentina! I needed this video so so so much! Thankyouuuuu ❤️ thinking of going to the usa to buy my first pair of skates and as u say , i will try as many as i can , so i can know what type or brand i feel more comfortable with

@caseyholt1822 5 ай бұрын

I highly recommend Moxi Rainbow Riders or Moxi Beach Bunnies for your first skates!

@Rakuen9 3 жыл бұрын

I got a pair of like super cheap Rookie Forever which are low quality but I got them used and def learned the basics on them. I also found a pair of discontinued Rio Roller Leopards what were almost twice the price as the rookies new, but I bought those used too and there's def a quality bump there. However as someone who was looking for years at over $150 skates and couldn't find the extra cash to get them.. spending 20-30 dollars on used skates got me skating. And by used I mean worn 3-4 times, so they were practically new. They made me insanely happy anyways. I will probably get a better pair next year, but for now I love these super cheap ones XD

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

OMG THIS. Such a good point! I should have added USED skates into this video.

@niarathaartist 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know about the bolt on toe stops til yesterday so I’m trading my impalas in for Moxi Lollys. I was really disappointed bc I loved the floral design on my skates and was just planning on customizing them🙁

@sarahh7096 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to note about skates is that if they are taken care of they do hold some resale value. I had a pair of sure grip Rebels from my derby days which I then sold and used that money to get my Bont park stars which I absolutely love!

@allisonhay8760 3 жыл бұрын

I am wondering how you sold your skates? Locally or online?

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss.

@sarahh7096 3 жыл бұрын

@@allisonhay8760 I sold them on eBay. Just make sure you factor in shipping (I had the buyer pay) and that eBay will take a 10 percent cut. I also posted them on roller derby recyclables on Facebook, but didn’t get many bites.

@christinawolf5657 3 жыл бұрын

So good! I love my current skates and don't need a new pair...but this video made me wish I had an excuse to shop again. Say, if you ever choose to revisit this topic, a version aimed at the experience of kid skaters would be amazing & I would share the hell out of it to my fellow skate parents. Parents and kids get a special set of weird sales messages at most skate shops - I get it, the salespeople don't want to scare us away by too-high price points and they know kids' feet grow! Result: a super narrow selection is offered and/or wildly varying advice about sizing. Or kids get sold cute colors over safe and comfy skates. It's tricky and children have an even harder time explaining what doesn't feel right than grownups! (My daughter is kicking ass at junior derby but had so much extra stress for 2 years because the ubiquitous Reidell R3s just don't fit her foot shape correctly. I didn't realize because I'm a newbie skater, too. After some serious thought and advice from our skate shop - shout out to FiveStride!! - her feet have been rejoiced in Bonts for the last 4 months!) BTW she loves you and your channel. Cheers!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I love this idea! Thank you!

@christinawolf5657 2 жыл бұрын

@@QueerGirlStraightSkates Nice. :-) I hope you and Shove are feeling better, or will soon!

@whalium889 2 жыл бұрын

I got sure grip rebel skates and I hated them and was super surprised because it was highly recommended for beginner derby

@karinaows3668 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ashkyra8961 3 жыл бұрын

And notice you can customize your Skates. I have the Rio Mayhem. But I will change the plate that I can use a adjustable toe stop

@jessiestinks 3 жыл бұрын

crawling down the stairs haha I looove

@jessiestinks 3 жыл бұрын

always great to hear an unbias opinion! getting people into rollerskating with educations & not pushing a brand :)

@thequeerrunner5745 3 жыл бұрын

I love this look on you xx

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@GwendolynKensinger 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered my first pair of skates and I did do a lot of research before purchasing however due to availability and like you said just trying to get in skates to see if I will actually skate on a consistent basis, want to take this up as a hobby I went with Impala skates because they are right around that $100 price point. I am slightly nervous though because I have wide flat feet so I am trying to curb my expectations. Would love for you to rank all your skates on a scale 1-10.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! I also would love to hear your thoughts after skating on the Impalas!

@KatrinaDancer 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Chicago sk8s I got on clearance @ JC Penney 4 only $10. It turned out they were just fine after I changed out the cheap plastic wheels.

@milda2159 2 жыл бұрын

i've always wanted skates and not blades, but my mom is not willing to get skates for me. in her opinion "blades are better for a complete beginner", but i've tried roller blading when I was a kid and they were too fast for me. now ive done my research and found that skates are a little slower, so I'm going to try and get my mom to buy them for me with my own money!

@Mel-qr5ob 2 жыл бұрын

They aren't really slower. A skate's speed changes with the wheels, bearings etc. Not inline vs quad (at the rec level) Lots of quads come with good wheels out the box, vs quads usually having 💩 wheels from the factory. That's why "they're slower". Because the cheap starter quads, ie impalas, come with 💩 wheels. But a quad IS easier to learn on because you have more sideways stability. That will also help prevent knee/ankle collapse which can cause injuries. That's a better more accurate explanation for your mum. Remember the inline "speed skates" are different from regular inlines, they're a seperate category. Same way a "snow white" skate is more a wheeled practice iceskate, rather than a inline rollerskate.

@NikcBurgundy Жыл бұрын

Hi I'm Nikc and I sk8, but this video came on and I got a new crush now🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@killingbeatrice9788 2 жыл бұрын

a HUGE thank you! I'am an italian girl, and in my country we don't have "a lot" of skate culture, very often it's just artistic/figure skate, and even the shops here, they only have skates for that, wich cost a lot! So, please I need some advice XD, I would like a "soft" skate on the ankle, as I really like freestyle, slalom, a bit of dancing, but I would also like to try some jumps. Now I have a derby shoe (because when I tried it I liked the comfort) but sometimes I wonder if I have not chosen the "wrong" shoe for what I would like to do. Some advice? Thanks so much

@honeychile7658 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not near a skate shop so my only option is online purchase. What do you recommend for trail and maybe some dance? What do you recommend? It’s difficulty to know what to purchase online so many options.

@glenstanbury9747 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rebel I find your videos very helpful I used to skate years ago but I’m now 74 yrs old and I am back on Rio signature roller skates as a beginner what if any are your thoughts on these and do you think I’m to old 😕

@thomascook3218 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about sure grip boardwalks with a nylon plate and being riveted on?

@temeshasivells5752 Жыл бұрын

Love your outfit

@QueerGirlStraightSkates Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@RobMonty248 2 жыл бұрын

When buying skates, the most important tip i can give.... save money for the pads... Especially if your going outside... The quality of pads are more important because? Going to the hospital costs a lot more then all of the gear combined... there, now you know!

@indicalangford3974 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressed with just how many older clips you added to this video. Editing must have taken ages. But I'm sure you have an excellent system for organizing it all.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It did, but it was so worth it! I keep everything on external hard drives by year

@burtusmc7470 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to get into skating and this video is rlly gonna help but I was just wondering if £50-60 is an unreasonable price for beginners or if that’s a good price for some quality skates that’ll last a while

@ramonicdemian3412 3 жыл бұрын

I have story nomad side by side skates. My first skates and trying to learn now. Do you have any information on them ?

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried them yet, but hopefully someday!

@Nino20908 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some great roller skates but I can't find any good knee guards to fit me under $70, do you have any reccomendations, im 18 inches

@mimi.b868 3 жыл бұрын

Foreal I wish I knew this type of stuff before I got my skates but it's too late I need new ones mine look like I had way to much fun scraping the concrete 😭

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but, the good news is if you wrecked your skates it means you've been using them!!

@hollymakesawish 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those shelves to display your skates? I wanna buy it!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I got them from pigeons old skate shop, but you can get the same ones from IKEA!

@alexislopez3745 2 жыл бұрын

I hev a question 😶 I need heylp, please lol. So, I'm on the fence of whether to upgrade to a lolly or a jack skate becauuuusee I know that jack skates are better for the skatepark, but I don't know if it will dancer friendly.. like I'm sure it's do-able but is it going to be like "Oh you wanna dance in me too, no problem, I gotchu boo!" My theory is that it maybe won't, bc of the stiffer boot/ankle support, bc my Riedels are stiffer and have plenty ankle support but for that reason it doesn't give me the flexibility I need to flow better in my leg and dance movements ..... if that makes sense..... I hope I'm making sense..... But if you could help me out in this area to even give so much as an opinion and/or suggestion, I would greatly appreciate it 😩💘 I also don't know if I could go ahead and use my riedells instead for the skatepark, just of course change the plate and wheels.... they are the "indoor/outdoors, 111"

@edwardd6528 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ladies My wife wants to start skating again after 40 years , what skates do you professionals recommend? I have seen some moxi rainbows or sure grip boardwalks or any other recommendations? I want to surprise her thx ED

@moonflower4295 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I have size 2 UK feet 😭 and I want good quality skates do you have any recommendations?

@brown_gurl Жыл бұрын

I know it's impossible and unreasonable, but I wish there was a skate that could do a bit of everything. I don't want multiple pairs, at least not for now, but my budget is limited and I am confident that this is something I want to do. I hurt myself really bad when I was eight and never picked them up until 7 months ago and now in my 20s. I absolute adoooore floss lollys but I'm lowkey worried about the plate, im 215lbs 💀

@skyemartin6616 2 жыл бұрын

I just got out on my new chaya melrose skates, stopping isn't my forte.

@candacekillian6530 Жыл бұрын

I went with a cheaper pair of skates as im not sure I'll be doing those long term. I also have pretty large feet which limits my affordable skate options. If I enjoy it I will purchase a more quality pair when these wear ojt

@clayhuff1705 Жыл бұрын

would polyurethane wheels and stopper be good or bad? i normally speed skate but wanna buy just outdoor skates just to wonder around

@Rainbow3264 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned that plastic plates are dangerous. Would you not recommend the Moxi Lollys then, because they now come with plastic plates?

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! The Moxi Lollies come with reinforced nylon plates. Nylon is different than plastic.

@GodsChild77_ 2 жыл бұрын

Most Moxi skates I’m seeing online are for outdoor riding. Can their outdoor skates be worn in rinks? I don’t want to skate outdoors yet but i want a quality skater because safety is a must.

@romeofonzi2300 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m sure you already found the answer to this, but usually if a skate is labeled an outdoor skate is usually means that they have a softer and larger set of wheels that are better for outside. However, they can still be used indoors, they just won’t be as fast as a skate with indoor, harder wheels. You could always replace the wheels if you’re only planning to skate inside, but I’ve used the stock wheels on the moxi lollys for 4 years and never had a problem in the rink. I hope this helped!

@derrick6058 3 жыл бұрын

What is a good outdoor wheels I do have outdoor wheels on my skates but the wheels are sticky at times

@megjuneau 3 жыл бұрын

Pulse wheels are really popular for outdoor wheels.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

So outdoor wheels are going to be sticky on some surfaces. When a wheel is softer it is considered an outdoor wheel. Typical is around a 78a hardness

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Also I really like the radar energy wheels and the rollerbone Miami wheels

@jeremyhaliski5457 3 жыл бұрын

Wish this video existed before I bought rollerskates

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry it didn't, but hopefully it will help people in the future!

@PaigeWeso Жыл бұрын

I’m buying a used pair of Carrera skates tonight for $30 a friend said they’re a lot like Reidell’s

@pippamathers 2 жыл бұрын

I have another pair.

@hollywood5703 2 жыл бұрын

Most skates are too high off the ground, lol. I need tiny wheels to start so they don’t go too fast. 😵‍💫

@jamiesonarmour4901 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Jackson Vista or Mystique?

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, but I want to!

@user-wh7dp9nh6r Жыл бұрын

P.S Scotland doesn't really do roller boots so I'm feeling totally brave in becoming the local roller woman (was gonna say girl but that's a bad fit for me 😂

@margaretgrigsby 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "plastic wheels?" I just ordered two sets and they both appear to be a plastic material. What material should I be looking for?

@delaneyharrington6146 3 жыл бұрын

What brand wheels did you get?

@theultimatebookworm 3 жыл бұрын

I think what is meant by skates with "plastic wheels and plastic plates" in the video is that there are these incredibly cheap roller skates, mostly distributed by mixed sporting good stores (that is where I usually see them), that are made with an acrylic plastic, for both the wheels and the plates. They are basically no better than a toy and can be incredibly dangerous to use (the plates snap or crack very easily and the wheels very quickly get shredded and nicked from the friction of using them). If you get your skates from a reputable shop, like a place that sells skates exclusively or a local skating goods store, you will likely not run into roller skates made with these materials. Before I realized this was a problem, I made the mistake at least twice of getting a pair of this type of skate, and got really frustrated because getting any kind of momentum, indoors or outdoors, was nearly impossible. I thought I was doing something wrong when in actuality the problem is that I had sacks of garbage on my feet. Not only are this type of skate dangerous to use, they are just really difficult to use. The materials you should be looking for at the minimum are nylon or metal plates and polyurethane wheels. This channel has a wealth of information on what you need depending on where you will be skating (indoors vs outdoors, dance skating, speed skating, etc).

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

So I mean literally plastic, not eurothane (unsure of the spelling) most roller skate wheels are totally fine, but what I'm referring to is toy wheels

@margaretgrigsby 3 жыл бұрын

@@delaneyharrington6146 I got one set of Sonar wheels and a set of Radar wheels.

@crzyinzan3 3 жыл бұрын

@@margaretgrigsby those wheels are fine they are both made by Riedell. What she meant was plastic wheels as in “toy plastic” if that makes sense.

@chantalcote4460 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner and I buy low cut boot because I have big calves. And after half hour of practice I broke my arm!! Bad luck for me.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Oh nooooo. How are you holding up and feeling?

@chantalcote4460 3 жыл бұрын

@@QueerGirlStraightSkates My arm still with and orthèse, I don't know the english word for that thing. And I feel pretty scare on putting the skates back. Very nice of you do answer my comment thank you.

@TheChaosElements 3 жыл бұрын

Say something good about bolt on toe-stops.

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

They allow skates to be made at a less expensive price so that skates are more accessible :)

@TheChaosElements 3 жыл бұрын

@@QueerGirlStraightSkates I didn't think you could do it, but you did it.

@ekaterinasabirova1971 3 жыл бұрын

More speaking and educating videos, please! Like listening to you!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@pippamathers 2 жыл бұрын

Lmnade. Should your skates hurt your big toe?

@solianalovesfrogs8357 2 жыл бұрын

You look so beautiful!

@michaeldickey7993 3 жыл бұрын

Va va voom!!!!!

@QueerGirlStraightSkates 3 жыл бұрын

✨♥️

@ClearOpacity 9 ай бұрын

So… the idea that imports are mass-produced and lower quality is incorrect. As an example, Chuffed Skates are a small company with incredible quality standards, and they’re in Australia. They make some of the best quality skates. I’d argue they’re better quality than Moxie. Please don’t make generalizations like this. Imported doesn’t mean mass-produced. Domestic doesn’t mean quality. This idea is something that was handed down through generations based in racist stereotypes. ❤