Bladerunner by Rollerblade Advantage Pro XT // Inline Skate Review

[@BrandonDrummond]

This is gonna help so many people! Such a good idea. Great review as always!

[@klisher]

i agree . low budget good quality skate is going to bring new people into blading. all the best. keep skating the micro's mate

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks! Not sure how it’ll land but I think people need to know they’re not getting crap with these. They’re actually pretty good and for $80 hard to beat.

[@-insertname-4721]

@@BacktoBlading would you say that if you replace the wheels, they would be a great investment?

[@TwoQs]

I probably laughed more than I should have at the sound the brake made. Great review. Always wondered if the best selling skates on Amazon were helping people get into the sport or deterring them from continuing. Looks like they hold up pretty well for the price.

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, sounds horrible but works a bit. Not easy! Better to just drag your foot I think.

[@kishascape]

Getting attacked by a bee swarm.

[@KingKemoSabi]

I haven't skated in 10 years I'm so excited about these now thank you!!!

[@TheMarshallMalone]

I just bought mine and am getting back to blading after over two decades! I’ve already bought replacement wheels due to this video and other reviews, so thanks for the demo on that!

[@BacktoBlading]

Those wheels are so horrible! Glad to see you’re back on wheels

[@azusenablanca84]

Same here 💪

[@malachilatroy]

@@BacktoBlading which type to buy?

[@damiesmo5427]

I bought these on sale for $65 and replaced the wheels for some Rollerex XVT 80mm 84A ,8 pack for $25. On Amazon, These skates are great. Highly recommend if your on a budget.

[@skinnyp98]

Thanks...I just bought a pair of these.

[@jaycantrell9238]

Really good review Thanks for the info man!

[@darkmatterrage2531]

Iv'e had these and have used them long term so here are so here are some extra things 1. the laces on my right foot wore out and snapped after...2 to 3 weeks of regular use 2. the wheels are only 78a hardness so they were gone after 3 hours of outdoors skating (way to soft to last) 3. the bearings will very easily build up dirt and debris (after a few times around the park i skated at they started to make an audible grinding noise...yes there was some play sand on the ground) 4. with larger skaters there is a noticeable flex in the plastic frame and boot (to be far when I started i was 6.4 and 260+lbs) 5. after breaking in the skate I noticed that the boot displaced and stretched to the point of being to lose no matter how much I tightened it (lots of unusual flex at the arch and toes of the skate) 6. the hardware started to break and strip at the heads just after a few wheel rotation (yes i was using the tools it came with)

[@BacktoBlading]

Great notes, thanks for that.

[@RageForSeven]

AH!! you stole my thunder!!! super review as always. That wall ride is really good too, my goal before Xmas. Thanks for all the work Law!!

[@amyx231]

Oh! so that's why my crossover turns don't work so well turning left! I didn't even realize I was subconsciously making bigger strides due to the break on my right foot. Thanks for the useful commentary! (I have another skate, but your videos give good tips regardless of specifics).

[@amyx231]

*brake. spelling

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks for watching! Get that brake off and see how much easier they are

[@dean3789]

I recently got back into skating after 2 years or so and was wondering where I could find better wheels for these skates. Great review by the way!

[@stevechilds4043]

Thanks man! Just bought these!

[@ShootStraight84]

Awesome review man ! I used to skate as a kid and now my kids run bikes and I want to keep up with them

[@nimbleduck]

are these better, or the Rollerblade Zetrablade Elite

[@BacktoBlading]

I preferred the zetrablade

[@nimbleduck]

@@BacktoBlading lets goo, luckily those are the ones i ordered yesterday

[@Daddy_Dirk_Diggler]

Great review!

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Those soft wheels wear down too fast & truth be told, they will end up having to replace the wheels & bearings, which is why you should get better quality , but just look for the closeouts & leftovers!

[@alexstewart4045]

Idk why people care about wheels wearing down so much.. it’s all about cruising and everything feelin smooth. I wish more aggressive skates came with soft wheels. They would back in the day

[@hakuna6887]

@@alexstewart4045 why doesn't it matter if wheels wear down, arent they unwearable then. im trying to buy skates for first time, but dont wanna break my bank account aha, you got any sugegstions?

[@HeadNtheClouds]

@@hakuna6887 FR Skates! With the 4x80mm & the 85a hardness of the wheels. Those are some great skates! I just picked up a pair of the orange FR’s 👍😁

[@thegingerbeardman3204]

Great review and vid as always man! I just picked up a pair of these for my stepson. There are some amazing deals out there right now and I was able to find a new pair in an opened box for $30 shipped!

[@jessequijano]

am i hallucinating or were you able to remove the selfie stick from your footage?

[@gamerbreadbaker]

Hallucinations are key here.

[@Huntingdownfakos]

Excellent narration tone !

[@whishey]

Great review any recommendations on wheel replacement for concrete

[@BacktoBlading]

The rollerblade hydrogens are a great priced quality wheels.

[@theeesenorita]

Thank you for the review. Lol @ it being two years ago priced at $80. They are $109 now at my local sporting good store

[@BloodLegaZ]

Skating getting more popular and more expensive. The size 11's are $100 on Amazon. I'm thinking I might make the dip and try them, I'm just learning so as long as I stay on pretty smooth concrete and the wood floor at the skate rink I should be good even on those wheels I would think.

[@Payne_White]

Just bought these a couple of weeks ago and have been teaching myself on them. Never thought to watch a review video before buying them lol. The wheels definitly wear fast as I've found out by learning to stop not using the heel break. Great video man. Any wheel suggestions if I were to replace these and keep the boot for now?

[@BacktoBlading]

Really depends what you want to spend. Check out Roller Warehouse for a few options, they have plenty of 80s and are a pretty good online shops

[@InlineSkaterDad-]

The sound of that brake, though. Ha!

[@cmousdale]

Sounded like a wounded dolphin!

[@andreaalexander2912]

Chris Mousdale dude that sounds cruel (to me a lover of any animal)

[@aidenreales]

Great review is it easy to put the brake back on

[@oldmanrolling3770]

Nice video. Good to see there alright. What are your knee pads in this video?

[@pitbikehype5281]

Any recommendations on replacement wheels

[@BacktoBlading]

Anything 80mm would work. If you have a local shop I’d ask them, otherwise go to inlinewarehouse.com in the states

[@klisher]

excellent review. the roll looked very smooth. with the sizing. it might we worth going down 1 size, with a soft boot it will stretch to accomodate after a few hours. that noise the brake made though. it sounded like me after eating paprika chicken. hahah. all the best.

[@BacktoBlading]

Hahaha, too funny. Yeah I think I could downsize to a 10 but I was worried it’d be too short. Nothing worse than stubbing your toe

[@greg6162]

How would you compare these to the Macroblade 80/ABT? Seeing how you did a power slide to stop would lead me to believe that the wheels are a harder density around 85A maybe?

[@BacktoBlading]

Those wheels didn’t last long sadly

[@ansonmcarthur3722]

I have the same skates and I want to remove the brake as well. Where can I find the right axle for the wheel once the brake is removed?

[@BacktoBlading]

Give a skate shop a call. You need an 8mm axle. Most shops will be able to help you

[@stevehenryschannel]

Do you recommend an option for a wheel upgrade?

[@BacktoBlading]

I love recommending the Rollerblade Hydrogen wheels. They’re a good balance of price and performance

[@TheBerts87]

Do u recommend to take off the brake?

[@BacktoBlading]

When you’re ready, it’ll make skating easier. But please learn to stop without one first. And helmets! 💪🏻

[@TheBerts87]

@@BacktoBlading has I am not ready lol I'll keep the brake on for a lil while exciting to get back on the skates

[@OldMusicSoul]

Are these better than the Zetrablade?

[@BacktoBlading]

Similar, but I’d go with zetrablades. My zetrablade review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boacc6F9otWpeNk

[@Bullishcowboy]

Where to get the shorter axel?

[@BacktoBlading]

I got it from Roller Warehouse

[@Bullishcowboy]

@@BacktoBlading Oh okay do I ask for a certain size?

[@ohdatzbraden]

My left blade is tight and good but my right one is also tight but feels like it still loose somehow?? Like my ankle leans to the right

[@BacktoBlading]

You might want to wear thicker socks on one side, will help fill out the boot

[@hobbybugs1286]

Can always change the wheels

[@hugolopez415]

What size axle did you use for replacement for the brake wheel?

[@BacktoBlading]

8mm. I put a link in the description for the details

[@alexandruioandumitru6247]

@@BacktoBlading and length?

[@tess4647]

I have the Bladerunner Formula 84, which have a similar design to these. Overall they're pretty darn good, but the bolts on the insides behind those big, silver ankle pieces rub very hard into my ankle. Actually wore the skin down, which took three weeks to heal. Did you run into similar issues?

[@BacktoBlading]

Hmm, I didn’t. Might want to use thicker socks? Or some padding?

[@tess4647]

@@BacktoBlading Yeah, I'm looking into it. Maybe also cover the metal bit with some flexible putty.

[@stevechilds4043]

I totally meant to ask would you be able to tell me what size the axle is so when I remove the brake, I can replace it with the proper one, rather than using washers? Thanks so much!

[@BacktoBlading]

You’ll need an 8mm axle. Most skate shops will have something if you call them. Good luck!

[@maxx2dxtreame]

What axles do you recommend for replacing the back wheel with?

[@BacktoBlading]

I use a 50/50 axle from 5050frames.com but any skate shop should have 8mm axles for you. Good luck!

[@mmc7383]

@@BacktoBlading Thank you for the review! I just bought the skates on Amazon and a 'Session Saver' from 50/50 that includes that axle.

[@allantorres4114]

How’s the fit in the toe box area? I have a wide foot.

[@stubear]

I forgot how awful heel brakes sound and how bad they are at actually stopping you. Is this new music? I like it.

[@AConnorDN38416]

the heel brake is actually really effective at stopping if you do it properly, maybe even more so than T-stopping. I think most people just don't really know that you have to sit your butt down into it and get a good knee bend so that you can forcefully push into the ground. Shaun of Shop Task did a video comparing different braking methods at high speed and he was able to stop the fastest with the heel brake. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6iQlXqJnZtkp5Y

[@sarahchristensen9740]

So do you have to buy new wheel axel if you want to take the brake off?

[@sarahchristensen9740]

Would it be bad if I skate with the long one for now? 😳

[@BacktoBlading]

You could put some washers between the axle and the frame to make it work, but it’ll still stick out a bit. Probably not a big issue but I wish they just included them in the box

[@kishascape]

Didn't know this was made by rollerblade. I just figured it was another cheap department store offbrand since I saw it at big 5. Unfortunately all out of stock for my size, all that's left is the roller derby branded ones.

[@lilyestabrooks4477]

I have skates just like these (I am a beginner) I would love to go to the skatepark. Would these be okay for be to use there? I'm just concerned since they are soft shelled but I seem to do really well on them

[@savannahpyle4467]

HALP. I have tried for an hour to remove them but I can't get them off!! :((

[@watertower1]

11 months later are they still stuck?

[@malachilatroy]

@@watertower1 A year later now?

[@raeallen2708]

What kind of wheels do you suggest?

[@BacktoBlading]

I’d probably look and see if you have a local skate shop, they’d be best to tell you what they have. If you don’t have one, check Inline Warehouse for a few good 80mm options.

[@raeallen2708]

@@BacktoBlading oh thanks ^•^

[@darkstreamfish2729]

Sizing? I wear size 11 running shoes. Is sizing the same?

[@BacktoBlading]

Close. To be safe you should measure your feet in centimeters and see what they suggest

[@darkstreamfish2729]

@@BacktoBlading Thanks for the reply. I think I'm gonna get a pair of these. I need to lose weight and I've got many industrial parking lots near me like in your video. If I like the sport, I'll upgrade to a more serious pair in the future. Also, these come with 80mm wheels, but is there room for a larger diameter wheel?

[@TailsX]

wwhat size Ludwig screws would i need to get in order to remove the brake on these?? I would really like to remove the break

[@Em4gdn1m]

ABEC 7 stock in $80 skates? Nice!

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s pretty impressive to be honest. I was shocked.

[@danatello8489]

Awesome review, been keen to see how these worked out for you. Are you going to see if they hold up to a little more urban style skating? Also the footage looks good, I'm guessing the whole thing was done on the 360 cam? The color, definition, and even fluidity is better than your usual action cam. 👍

[@BacktoBlading]

Yes, and my iPhone for the still shots. Much better colors

[@-insertname-4721]

Which screw did you use to replace the break screw?

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s an axle from 50/50. You could probably find one at any skate shop. You’re looking for a standard 8mm axle.

[@-insertname-4721]

@@BacktoBlading alright, thanks!

[@dillonc4508]

I simply trimmed the rear axle and bolt so that it fit without a brake

[@BacktoBlading]

That works!

[@malachilatroy]

how did you trim it?

[@solarpanel8195]

Im picking up some blades again, after a 17 years break. Lol. I was REALLY Good though. Im fairly certain I can still skate, At Very Least, Better than the average person... THAT being said... Anyone recommend a certain pair of skates for me? I have HORRIBLE roads. I need a SMOOTH ride, but I also want hard boot so I can at least do some half-ass tricks/half-ass grinds or stalls..... Im thinking of getting this. But if theres a better one for my needs someone please let me know. THANKS! Cool video btw!

[@BacktoBlading]

Ahh, welcome back. If you’re an aggressive skater try the USD sway. They’re a great boot, great soul and are UFS so you can ride any frames/wheels you want.

[@Oningus]

If I want to remove the brake off these boots, what size axles should i buy? also any recommendations on new wheels and bearings? or at that point should I upgrade to entirely new skates

[@BacktoBlading]

You’ll need an 8mm axle, any skate shop should have them on stock. For the wheels it’s really your call how much you like the boots. New quality wheels will run at least $40 if not $60.

[@Oningus]

@@BacktoBlading I'm thinking of taking off the brakes and slapping some gyro f2r 85a's, I heard they were durable.

[@BacktoBlading]

Great wheels!

[@dlaine5]

What kind of axel do i buy to skate without break?

[@BacktoBlading]

www.balancedist.com/shop-compass/bladerunner-xt-axle-upgrade

[@beatyoudown234]

I can not find the size of these screws for the life of me. Does anyone know where to buy them?

[@BacktoBlading]

They’re 8mm axles. Give a skate shop a call and they should have them available.

[@perksofpaige]

Can anyone recommend where to get a replacement buckle/strap for these skates?

[@ghhufgtyhj204]

Very annoyed the 11 didn’t fit me if they just made them 10.5 I wouldn’t need to return .

[@weeb121]

Yeah They're decent Definitely good if you're Beginner learning 😊👌 not to wild bout the colors tho but watever lol yeah thanks for sharing tho

[@kentvlog302]

Its my birthday today and i wish i had roller blade

[@kentvlog302]

Can someone give me roller blade i always dream about it

[@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL]

​@@kentvlog302I mailed you some. Did you get them?

[@Berries-And-Cream]

I can't ever use thers because they only have mens

[@AConnorDN38416]

nice review, but one little nit-pick I have is that the heel brake is actually a really effective method for stopping if you know how to do it properly. If you ever watch inline downhill racing it's not too uncommon to see racers using a heel brake because it is such an effective tool for stopping at high speeds. I generally recommend beginner skaters stick with the heel brake until they've acquired the balance necessary to effectively t-stop on a downhill. Shaun from Shop Task has a great video on how to use the heel brake kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnagJ6lhtqbrbc

[@BacktoBlading]

I haven’t seen that, will learn more. It’s not that I don’t like the brake, it’s that I stop faster other ways.

[@hobbybugs1286]

Breaking in cheeper wheels i may order better ones though currently sticking to carpet

[@donhatter159]

I tried them skates and it was very bad for me and my left foot from these skates.

[@BacktoBlading]

Ouch

[@Drawnime7]

Oof my size is sold out oof

[@12dougreed]

I would probably not buy from the company you suggest

[@therandomfurry7981]

When ever I had then they broke

[@donhatter159]

So that skates are very bad for me

[@TigerTT]

Wtf that break literally sounds like a dirt bike lmfao.

[@glucherru8609]

what kind of axel would i need if i were to remove the brake from my pair?