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Advice for an old timer please (self.onskates)

submitted 1 year ago by foofiepie to c/[email protected]

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Hi!

So, I used to play hockey at school/uni, mostly on ‘banana’ rockered freestyle inlines.

Now I’m somewhat older - it’s been a while since I’ve been on blades, but I’ve regularly skated on ice, I would say I’m intermediate but more used to ice than tarmac.

My son is getting into in-line skating and I’d like to put on some wheels again so we can knock a puck about.

What would be a good (but not bank breaking) skate for me? I’d like a hockey stance but I’m thinking I might need something I can rocker (or just buy different wheel sizes I guess?).

Any suggestions hugely appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I’m not sure what your budget is but Marsblade make some nice off-ice skates that vary in price. They’re rockered to feel like you’re on ice, so they would probably have the most authentic feel. I grew up on ice skates myself, so I know that feeling too.

If you’re looking for something cheaper, both K2 and Rollerblade have some rec skates that would get the job done to kick around with your son.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They do offer some strange technology. Even after reading most of their explanations I still don’t quite get how this kind of rockering is supposed to help but as I said, I have no clue about hockey. Anyway, fascinating stuff!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It’s weird. I don’t fully understand it myself and I was in ice skates as a kid. It’s supposed to give the same unstable feeling as being on ice, which is supposed to help keep your ice balance instincts and skills sharp when on asphalt. I wish I could simply try a pair just to see how it feels because the tech is indeed fascinating!