Roces 5th Elements: Grinderblader Machines! // Aggressive Inline Skating

This was my second session in the Roces UFS 5th Elements and boy oh boy do they feel amazing for grinds. I went to my favorite ledge and did all my standard soul and groove tricks. I can't remember locking on better or feeling more solid on grinds.
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[@SaschaReichertVideoBlog]

Hey Lawrence whats going on, amazing how you jump out of your grinds now, wow big level up here. respect

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks! It’s the soul plate, they’re so much more stable. Like the feeling you get on a balance frame compared to a kizer fluid. Still great speed, but more control

[@frankyaction]

It looks like you are at your best with the 5th elements

[@murfrnr]

Hey Lawrence, I am a former aggressive inline skater (late 90s - early 2000s) and an avid youtuber. I honestly don’t know if I have ever commented on more than 2 or 3 videos in my life and I just gotta say: Keep it up! I have loved following this channel. You are very positive, encouraging and so real in these videos. It inspires old geezers like me to get back out there and try it again after 15-20 years. It isn’t just about the skating (which is really getting solid by the way), the true inspiration is in encouraging people to do what they love, not care about what other people think and not being afraid to try new things (or olds things anew). Keep doing what you’re doing my man!

[@murfrnr]

Oh and one more thing. Everyone keeps talking about that farv. Sure, its smooth, but your farvs are always good! I think that mistrial at 6:21 is the best we've seen from you. So buttery!

[@BacktoBlading]

Thank you so much! I love this community. It’s amazing to be progressing in front of everyone, seeing your comments through the good and bad. I appreciate the feedback.

[@lustforlow-end6022]

I liked that 1st jump you did... I’ve always loved those kind of ‘tweaked’ straight airs, they look great!

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah! They feel great too. Better than just hucking it I think

[@carlosdiamante2614]

Man.... you are feeling it today !

[@BacktoBlading]

Thank you! Great session.

[@RageForSeven]

That farv was money, thanks for the video 👍

[@BacktoBlading]

Thank you!

[@felmlyd]

Was talking to the Roces people at Winterclash, they said the new 5th is even wider than the old one. They had to widen it to get it to fit the Valo plates. Old trick for stopping liner sliding around is the thin rubbery stuff they put under carpets to stop them sliding around.

[@SaschaReichertVideoBlog]

the new 5th element its basicly a Valo Light with 5th element style

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, looked for that stuff but couldn’t find any. Totally makes sense! And the Valo lite being skinned means there’s even more material. What a mess.

[@SaschaReichertVideoBlog]

@@BacktoBlading but i belive its the most easy and fastest size explaining its a valo light sizing. and the skate just less then 100g then a razors Shift so in my opinion a amazing skate

[@cmousdale]

Oh wow - didn't know that!

[@Thomas_de_Meijer]

Rob Harrington has a video of how to stop heel lift, which could work for the sliding too. I think he put lines of silicone on the liner to make it grippy.

[@BacktoBlading]

I’ve thought about that. Will see what I can make work. Thanks

[@th3drizzl378]

yup these are grinding monsters. I'm getting to really like them almost better then the m12. and dare I speak maybe even better then my VII.

[@BacktoBlading]

Yep, that’s the direction I’m headed. I just wish it weren’t so sloppy inside.

[@dherr3497]

Your good on those 🔥

[@BacktoBlading]

They’re feeling solid!

[@AggressiveInlineDiary]

I wish Germany had more skateparks than in your videos. I like your Videos, keep blading on! :)

[@MoonshineUHMW]

5th elements were my first aggressive skates. I hope they come out with a cream and black ufs version in the future.

[@BacktoBlading]

That’d be nice!

[@pm2007est]

Remember when the first Fifths hit the market, I think most people I skated with had a pair eventually. I had a pair of black and white ones, then painted them black with white laces. Yall might remember Petty and Julio and Jeff Fredrich and all the skaters who had these. good for farfigs. Are they like they were back in the day.

[@pm2007est]

If you can find an old pair of 5th Elements would be cool to compare, the old ones were really good for nugens too

[@BacktoBlading]

I need to get some. Classics

[@Kangaroolaser]

Ya man that was great the Royale tricks were on point i can't wait to get a pair of those I'm hoping they will come in white

[@BacktoBlading]

I think you’ll love them if you can fit them. White would look nice!

[@Kangaroolaser]

@@BacktoBlading my foot is us 9.5 what do you recommend ? My old 5th elements I got a 9 and my old khutis were 10

[@BacktoBlading]

Measure them in cm and lemme know.

[@Kangaroolaser]

@@BacktoBlading ok I will tomorrow thank you

[@breteasthouse]

Hell, try scoring the inside of the boot bed. With a dremel or multi master or whatever. Little X's or lines. That's what's I'd attempt 😛

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, this worked but I think they should have though of it

[@ebnermrenbe]

I want...NO...I must have that yellow 50/50 shirt!

[@BacktoBlading]

Available at the best skate shops and at www.balancedist.com/shop-50-50/tshirt-stamp

[@swift__]

Bro you remind me of a non bodybuilding jerry ward ( the similarities are insane!! ) awesome video 🤘🏻

[@BacktoBlading]

Ha!

[@adamlanglois563]

Cool they are making these, looks like they grind great! I'm curious how they'd feel on 80mm? They would never be for me though, skinny feet.

[@Em4gdn1m]

8:32 Literally laughing and said "holy shit" out loud while watching this... then you came in :'D

[@BacktoBlading]

Hahaha

[@maddieford345]

Everytime he hits the skates in the intro you have to take a shot (of milk)

[@BacktoBlading]

Lol

[@yetticuda]

You seam to be shredding in these even more than the vii. I wish they made a shell one size larger. My foot is 295 so I couldn't ride them even with intuition. I'm sure I could but it wouldn't be comfortable.

[@Flingumusic]

You need to size down one size. I got a real wide foot Aeons in 43 were hurting a lot. Got the US 9 (42) in the 5th Element and they were really tight at first but after two sessions they feel really good. Never thought the would give so much space compared to the first time I tried them on.

[@lroscinski5046]

what size shoe do you wear ? in US size ? I have to purchase fifth elements online, just trying to get an idea of what size to get. Im a US 10-10.5, left foot slightly bigger than right, any help ?! THX

[@Flingumusic]

shoes always 9,5US, left foot also slighty bigger. I ordered a US 9 und 9,5. The 9 felt really tight at first, but the 9,5 was way to big, got too much space in it and had to tighten the cuff to the max. Was trying both at home for a few hours :D and went for the 9. You can always try a thinner liner if the small shell fits your feet

[@Flingumusic]

@@lroscinski5046 also check the sizing chart on skatepro.com, measure your feet and you'll see what shell fits

[@KaelisRa81]

Man that frontside Royales looked so gdmn rocksolid. But yeah thats the rly nice Valo soul for ya.

[@BacktoBlading]

Yes, so solid. Thanks for the kind words!

[@krisrezulski9621]

Hi Lawrence. Could i please get some specifics on the intuition insole you are using in this vid.(cant find it anywhere online) I need some raise in my valo lights. Fan of your work. Keep it up brother.

[@Thomas_de_Meijer]

Where is the grindhouse video/article?

[@SaschaReichertVideoBlog]

online on my account in some minutes :)

[@SaschaReichertVideoBlog]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIesZHtjqqmredE

[@bancyskates1734]

Skate parks!!! 💖💖🤙

[@BacktoBlading]

Ok!

[@SteveJohnsHB]

Welcome to your first pair of Valos...cough cough... I mean 5th Elements.

[@BacktoBlading]

Ha, yeah

[@milanmontoya6903]

Would you say it is easier to royale on these or Razor SLs?

[@davo5400]

Does this skate have heel lift or is it flat like a usd carbon. Thanks!

[@keilflaherty227]

I've just watched a few of your videos. I skated religiously growing up and I was really good. I'm 33 now and got the itch to get back into it again. But am I to old now lol?

[@BacktoBlading]

I mean, I’m 43. You have plenty of years left.

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

😂

[@nickdevriese]

Man... I haven’t skated since Arlo with some K2 Fatty’s. I’d break my neck now.

[@BacktoBlading]

Only one way to find out!

[@Geert_be]

I would love to get the 5Th element booth from Roces and some 50/50 frames but how does the frame size work? Is it the bolts or the Booth size. I would go for a 44 size Booth. What to order?

[@BacktoBlading]

I’m a size 44 and I ride a large 50/50.

[@Geert_be]

@@BacktoBlading Thnx ! checking configurations. My Bday is coming up! ;-)

[@fat_ninja_status]

so comparing the them insole to the boot of the 5th element how much extra gap is there as far as width is concerned?

[@BacktoBlading]

There’s a lot. At least 5mm each side.

[@fat_ninja_status]

@@BacktoBlading wow wasn't expecting that. Might be a consideration have a wide toe skinny heal issue.

[@punkrockblader5632]

Hi. Do you know if its possible to do negative grinds on roces m12?

[@BacktoBlading]

Anything is possible, but it’s a very small negative space

[@81Garret]

I'd love to see you ride this flat and see what you think

[@BacktoBlading]

Soon as the wheels get here, I’m on it.

[@Igoigo666]

used to skate 5th in the 90s and it was amazing. But now they look really ugly coz we have usd/jordans =)) try them with oysi frames, im sure you will not change frame back to anti.

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, very different now

[@dannyd9010]

iam still confused, i skated the fifth elements when they came out in around 1996 ish and they remade them ...soooo whats the big deal its pretty much the same skate again

[@dannyd9010]

good skate but if they cant improve in 20 years then umm

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s a very different skate. I wouldn’t say they’re at all similar except for the look. The old 5th were a very unique design. These are like more current skates.

[@CityBlades]

After the first grind I said “Jesus” out loud

[@BacktoBlading]

You say pretty things