Inline skating BIG wheels - is bigger better? - rollerblading/triskates - skateflow

[@NikZvi]

I like big wheels and I can not lie You other brothers can't deny!

[@whittyskater]

Nice one Nik!

[@luislima8798]

Trinity 3x110 243mm just the best all around city combination!!

[@whittyskater]

@@luislima8798 I've never tried the trinity frame. Hope to one day!

[@jazzyfizz2038]

I mean I personally like small ones

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

@@luislima8798 4x90 270 with natural Rocker is also really great I have both.

[@teza8849]

You've pointed out my problem on 125mm wheels - less confidence in turning and stopping. But on the other hand: smooth ride does matter so I still prefer bigger wheels, although maybe 3x110mm will be optimal choice for me.

[@whittyskater]

Its all about personal choice. If you want a smooth ride big wheels are awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

That was my choice

[@jaspersquire5931]

I skated for a month using Twister Edge 110s. Then I recently found my old Salomon 4x76.5 bought over twenty years ago! I love this setup for stopping and learning tricks. That old boot is so comfortable too with a quick lacing system. I’ve just ordered a set of 80mm wheels. The 110s definitely roll more smoothly but I feel so at home on the old Salomons. I can set up the Salomons in a rocker config for slalom and hockey too.

[@CnockCnock]

I love the narration in this one, also it is great to see your channel grow. I got back into skating while watching your videos and your style is still what I am going for: fast and economical!

[@whittyskater]

Ha ha! I like the idea that I look fast and economical. I can live with that thanks! Cheers for your support buddy. It's people like yourself that are helping to make the channel grow. 🙏

[@LadyBovine]

I think people tend to oversell the improved smoothness of riding on bigger wheels. I never went above 100mm (3x100,) so maybe it would be different if I went bigger, but I don't find there's THAT much of an improvement on rough stuff, and for certain surfaces I find 4 smaller (80/84mm) wheels to be smoother. That includes going over tram lines, and certain types of cobble stones. At very low speed and to-and-from standstill (especially over those blind people bumps etc,) 4 smaller wheels always feel more stable and predictable, which is very useful in busy, European city streets. The benefits I've found to come with bigger wheels is the improved coasting, somewhat greater sense of speed, stability at speed, and less likelihood of tripping over stuff at speed. I've skated 4x80, 4x84, 3x100, and 4x100 and they're all great, just different. Which is why I find it a bit odd when I hear people referring to going up in wheel size as "upgrading".

[@whittyskater]

Agree with what you are saying here. Bigger wheels are def not an upgrade they are just a different option for people. Depending on the type of skating you want to do bigger wheels maybe be better. For me bigger wheels (110mm) do tend to roll over rough terrain a little better but bigger wheels are def not smoother...you still feel every bump! Thanks for your thoughts buddy. Great insight.

[@LadyBovine]

@@whittyskater Cheers, and excellent video.

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

On the other side there are liners with Vibration absorbing effects.

[@SingaporeSkaterSam]

Having so much fun on my 4x90 and 4x80 I STILL haven't got round to trying 3x110. I rule out 3x125 for urban for the reasons you state and seeing others flail around on them before they are ready. You have found your natural video voice, it takes a while but this sounded much less forced than earlier vids - funnily enough James Mackey also just found his after a few years (from someone who knows how difficult engaging narration is to do well). Loved the grass roll at the the end!

[@whittyskater]

I'm hoping to pick up some 4x90mm frames sometime in the future. Really want to try them out. Maybe they will be the perfect size for how I like to skate? Narration is not something that comes naturally to me! I went off script in this one so glad I sounded ok. Narration will always be a work in progress but hopefully I will get better at it.

[@franciscosegura1960]

Again a vídeo to enjoy your skating. Your comments are great value added. Very relaxing to watch. Thanks. Great job

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for watching buddy. 👊👍

[@JakeyDill]

For me I found 3x110 cumbersome but fast. Skated mostly 4x84 and felt very comfortable on that. Now skating on 3x100 and absolutely loving the combination of speed and agility. It compliments my style immensly

[@whittyskater]

I would love to try 3x100. It's on the wish list! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@alenges5839]

Do you skate the 3x100 on a 110mm Frame? Or do you have an extra 100mm Frame?

[@JakeyDill]

Alain Hasenböhler I have tried 100mm on a 110 frame and it’s still not the same as a 100 trinity mount frame.

[@fisherchi]

I have PS Next 3x100 and FS Spin 4x80. I really like my 4x80 much better. But like you, I learned on 4x80 so maybe just what I'm used to. I'm thinking of trying out the FR1 4x90 to see if that's a good compromise for a larger wheel setup.

[@yoshi314]

wow, those are indeed fast. it's noticeable.

[@whittyskater]

Yep. It's easier to maintain speed on the 110s.

[@roughrough23]

Pro tips for you big wheel luving duvings, introduce brand new wheels one by one. Replacing all wheels at once will come w/ factory traction grip. It makes it extremely difficult to turn, stop ect.

[@whittyskater]

Interesting idea. I guess though if you want to have a flat setup this won't really work as the wheels will be diffetent sizes?

[@emmanuelriou7174]

I believe 4 x 80 mm is the right setup to learn inline skating and gain the confidence required to become a good skater. Glad you're back on the 3 x 110 mm, it's faster and smoother than the 4 x 80 mm, although it has its downsides like a lesser maneuvrability. All the best.

[@whittyskater]

I agree. I think 4x80 is great for a beginner. Thanks for watching!

[@klukiyan]

Thank you for another nice video. I also ended up realizing that 4x80 is more practical. Besides the reasons you mentioned, I have 2 more: 1) on cobblestones the 4x80 are much better. There are many cobblestone segments around Prague, so 3x110's "better on rough surface" really depends on surface roughness type 2) sharp turns, slides, stairs are very much better on 4x80

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for watching! I would love to skate in Prague. Amazing city. Been there 2 times but always on foot!

[@miconomo]

Absolutely true, I just didn't expect that difference on cobblestone roads.

[@regulatorrollerskater2142]

I started out skating on 110mm wheels, but I was primarily skating on bike trails where you don't do much maneuvering or stopping. The bigger wheels for sure will amplify bad posture, but I guess in a way that's a good thing that allows you to focus on improving your form! But really for any size wheel, once you learn to reliably stop on your setup, you have the confidence to skate anywhere!

[@whittyskater]

Totally agree. Learning to stop on whatever wheel size you choose is the key to skating.

[@bmw335hdk2]

I feel less to control in turning and stoping in big wheels.. I hate it but love it

[@roughrough23]

@WHITTY My 110m triskates forms a natural rocker from my habits. I exclusively only use the drag stop and powerstop. The rocker is the key for me, so I tend to pop in new wheels seperately each of a new session. Its goes down to 90-100-90. This makes undercross and crossovers very easy and swift. I hope this helps who ever is having a hard time turning and doing stops on big wheels.

[@whittyskater]

Hey buddy great advice thanks. I tend to keep my big wheel triskates fairly flat but I might try the rocker out.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Nice flow Man! I took my skates on holiday recently to NYC and there was no doubt I was taking my 4x80 FR1s. Part of this was down to familiarity and confidence as I was rolling a city I'd never been to. I can also throw my Sebas on in seconds whereas it takes considerably longer to lace up my Kronos. I’ve only recently purchased my first set of triskates (Kronos 3x100) and as much as I am really enjoying getting to know them, I just have so much more confidence on my Sebas at this point; that may change in the future, however, these things are freakin’ addictive, but I imagine, if I had to choose only one skate setup for the rest of my days, it would be 4x80 for overall versatility.

[@whittyskater]

Super jealous of you getting roll NYC! Awesome trip I bet! Like you when I explore brand new places I almost always go with 4x80. Totally want that predictability when you are not sure whats coming up!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Mate, NYC was so good, I’d defo recommend it! Didn’t really see any other skaters - even in Central Park - but I captured a ton of good footage!

[@whittyskater]

@@RichHayterSkater sounds cool buddy. Awesome to be able to roll such an iconic city.

[@StrikeQuickly]

Just the same for me ! 110mm is the sweetspot for me aswell !

[@whittyskater]

110 are a nice mix of speed with control!

[@klisher]

Gone into somones garden! how long have you lived there hahah brilliant. Going to Yarmouth tommorow. been trying to break in a new set of wheels before hitting the norfolk streets. not much chance this week though. havent skated since Saturday (5 miles ) not ideal but with the rain this week no chance. hopefully will be dry at least 2 days next week. i got 2 areas i want to skate ( sea front, there and back just under 6 miles, and back streets/alleys and roads) and hopefully produce my first video. i actually worked out a route that if i skate it, it spells out TF WAS ERE (that is my initials T.F) dont know if that will happen though. haha. nice moment at the end where you fall on the grass. thinking of getting the Powerslide Zoom 100 next. I like the colour scheme. good price. good for going around town more than distance. all the trails round here are gravel not tarmac.it has me fuming haha. all the best. get out of my garden!! hahah. take care

[@whittyskater]

Have a great time in Yarmouth! Looking forward to seeing your vid. No pressure! My buddy does a similar thing when mapping his cycle rides....except he goes for rude pictures! Generally some sort of phallic shape...yeah he's immature but it's quite funny!

[@simonarcher1510]

I have both 4x80 Twisters and 4x110 Tempests, and I agree with you. While the 110 wheels are great for distance, they lack the maneuverability of the 80 wheels. Of course 3x110 are likely more responsive than 4x110.

[@whittyskater]

Cheers for your thoughts buddy. 4x110 seems a long wheelbase! Think I would struggle with that!

[@DashDrones]

Awesome, thanks for the explanation on 3 vs 4 wheels. I'm used to 4x100mm and have some twister edge 3wds on the way, hopefully it'll be a smooth transition. Haven't skated on 3 wheels before. Subbed and thanks for the work!

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for sub. Much appreciated.

[@Snifffski]

Nice! Hills in general scare me but grass rolling is great.

[@whittyskater]

Yeah, loads of fun!

[@omart9273]

Start small and just remember keep your feet as you pick up speed just get low and stead of worst come to worst start t stoping I hill bomb like crazy but in the beginning when I started I was t stoping a lot now I can bomb a hill none stop just gotta get past the fear of falling and going fast

[@TheLesgumes]

Big wheels roll smooth over everything, a great choice for longer distances. Cheaper to replace 3 wheels than 4 and faster. I'm using 3x110 on FR deluxe with a powerslide pleasure tool frame.

[@whittyskater]

Glad you are loving the 110s buddy! Sounds like a sweet setup.

[@miconomo]

I thought so too, but looks like the 110mm wheel selection is not that wide like 80mms. And the worst part is that usually 110mm are much more expensive than 80mm. But of course they will last longer.

[@artv4692]

Nice vid as always! You should attach those frames on your High Light Carbon and make a vid :) I've heard that carbon boots handle the 3x110 setup way better!

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for watching! Nice idea. Haven't tried that yet. Would be interesting to see how they handle.

[@natsudraganeelyt2305]

I personally like bigger wheels mainly cause when I do switch to smaller wheels I have less control of my feet because of how fast I can maneuver with them and it's very jarring to me lol. Since I learned everything in bigger wheels smaller wheels scare the hell out of me specially when I start doing 180's and 360's and jumping gaps my landings be sketchy as hell lol. I do like smaller wheels to roll stairs tho that feels way smoother then with 3 big wheels.

[@whittyskater]

I think what wheels you learn with can make a big difference to what wheels you like best later on. Thanks for your comment buddy. Interesting to hear.

[@SerialWheeler]

Big and small wheels, they're all fun :D! Guess that's how Biggie Smalls chose his name :)). Happy to see how nice your vids have evolved :D

[@whittyskater]

Thanks alot buddy!

[@jb837]

The first spring day, I did use mine (FR FR3 110) in black) Way way faster than mine zoom Pro 100mm trinity frame with red bones bearings (better than wicked ABEC 7) the speed wheels 110 mm fantastic.

[@emdschi]

I'm using 2x 90mm at the front and 2x 100mm wheels and like it a lot. I'm still very manoeuvrable, but I can also drive long distances at high speeds.

[@whittyskater]

Sounds like a good setup

[@PeckoBre]

I just got a pair of 3x110 on 243mm frame and had a nice 1h slow chill ride on the path. Didn't notice that its harder to accelerate, in fact acceleration progression on these is much nicer I feel like with even a little movement my speed just keeps increasing which is very satisfying compared to 80's. Not sure about running start though, that might be a bit finicky, will see. Weird thing is that even though I didn't tired nearly as close as to on my normal session on 80's, once I took off the skates I was so exhausted. Is it just me or does that make sense to anyone else? More of a feeling like when you haven't skated for months and your're out of shape.(not during the ride, but after)

[@whittyskater]

Glad you are liking the 110s. Thanks for your comments!

[@gcs8889]

I skate on a rockered 110 triskate setup. I find them more maneuverable than 4x80 (and by a long margin), but you still retain the speed. I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner though.

[@inlineskatesandhybridbikes1110]

Wow~ 110mm 👍👍👍👍👍

[@FredM1999]

Good demo 👍

[@kabask8er]

It was fun. 😉👍✨

[@whittyskater]

Thankyou buddy!

[@David_R._8108]

Very helpful.

[@Sharbelnajem]

I love your videos! I am at the same stage now of when you started... 38, Looking for a new hobby/skill and enjoying it. The only exception is that I am on the heavy side (110 KG) :D My stoping techniques are not refined yet, but I can manage and I am getting better as I skate. I have an old model Roces 350 4X90 Abec7 (Fitness skates) and I want to get something else, more for city skating. Would you recommend the Seba FR or the PowerSlide next? Keep up the good work!

[@whittyskater]

Well I don't own any Powerslide Next so don't know what they are like but I can certainly recommend the the FR. They are a really good all around skate and ideal for city skating.

[@SpaCCoo]

I think that the 4x80, gives more freedom of movement, with less effort to perform any maneuver. for me the 3x100 and the others are just a fashion but it does not produce joint benefits.

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for you opinion!

[@udihu]

I like 4x72 ;)

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

I have 4x80 wheels and several times I’ve hit a twig and fallen. And most roads feel rough. I’m thinking of going to 3x110 for a smoother ride. I guess all I can do is try ‘em.

[@whittyskater]

Go for it! Bigger wheels will help with rough surfaces

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

WHITTYskater Thanks. Can’t wait for the London inline shop to open to walk in customers.

[@Ivanaet]

I just switched to 3x110mm this week, not difficult to adjust and good on rough surface is true. Beginning, I don't like the turning, but now get used to it. Will not change back to 4x80.

[@LaKravenStudios]

I believe FR (which is Seba under a different brand name for legal reasons too long to go into here) made the newer skates wider because of the premium liner range you can use to upgrade your skates. Don’t necessarily quote me on that, but I’ve had this conversation with my usual skate part suppliers and they’ve told me this. Also, the wider FRs are an advantage for me as I have extremely wide feet. You mentioned the frames, but you didn’t include what length the frame is. Are they the 230mm long frame, or the 232mm long frame? Also, do they allow for converting the middle wheel to a rockered setup? I ask because I’m looking for a better triskate frame for my setups (the Powerslide triskate frames I have are far too long and massively restrict turning agility)

[@whittyskater]

That's very interesting to know about the width of the FR. For me having a narrow foot means the old Seba were a better fit. The length of the FR frame is 230mm. They are not rockerable though i'm afraid. Be careful if you just buy an FR 110mm frame seperate. The ones for sale on locoskates website are slightly longer as the front wheel is pushed a little forward.

[@shangshi6286]

Hello, I have the exactly same skates as you, even color is the same! I'm excited when I see someone is using the exactly same skate. I've been thing about getting a 3x110mm frame and wheel set for my SEBA FR1 4x80 because I struggle on uneven surfaces. Did you just replace the 4 wheel frame set with 3 x 110mm wheels set or you bought a new pair? I'm looking into buying a SEBA 3x110mm frame set to put on my FR1, but they are not cheap, so I'm wondering how much did you invest in upgradeing to tri wheelers? I don't skate very fast and happy with the stability of 4x80, how is the stability of this 3 x 110 compare with the 4 x80? what about agility?

[@whittyskater]

I bought the whole skate when I got 3 x110. Personally I still prefer 4 x80 over 3 x110. I find with the right techniques rolling rough surfaces is perfectly ok with 80 mm wheels. I prefer the control of 4 x 80 as well. I still enjoy 3 x 110 but they will never be my preferred wheel size.

[@12dougreed]

What would your advice be on wheel size. The problem I have is over here we have some good surfaces but they get messed up with small stones. With even size 80 mm the stones tend to get stuck and jam the wheels, this happens unexpectedly at cruising or high speed ( dangerous) what would you do ? Maybe small wheels?

[@whittyskater]

Generally bigger wheels will roll through stones better. Personally though I would just stick with 80mm. Just try to adjust how you skate when passing through stones - use the scissor technique.

[@altanman550]

I never tried big wheels, but 4x80 seems obviously better for riding stairs

[@whittyskater]

Yes personally I find 4x80 much easier to roll stairs than 3 x110.

[@ScaleHangar182]

Hi. What camera are you using in that video if i.may ask? thanks!

[@whittyskater]

Go pro hero 5

[@ScaleHangar182]

@@whittyskater thank you, I am going back to.inline skating after 20 years. Today i finally received my skates (twister edge x) too bad the weather sucks (I live in UK too). Anyway, Im sure a lot of beginners found your channel helpful, and you helped to convince me to buy skates again. I will check how rusty i am ehen its gonna be a little bit more dry outside.

[@whittyskater]

@@ScaleHangar182 awesome you are getting back into it. Hope you like the Twisters. The weather at the moment is just rubbish for skating. Fingers crossed for some dry days. Have fun buddy. 👊

[@ScaleHangar182]

@@whittyskater thanks man!

[@alenges5839]

Would like to try 3x 100mm. Can i use 3x 100mm on a 110mm Frame? Or do i just loose control because of the extra hight of a 110mm frame?

[@whittyskater]

Yes you can certainly use 100mm on a frame for 110. However you might loose a tiny bit of control. My 110mm wheels have actually now worn down to nearly 100mm and I still find them perfectly ok.

[@Itsmedansee]

The seba, fr thing is a designer, manufacturer dispute/disagreement i think check this video on KZbin...city blades... what happened to seba fr and micro

[@whittyskater]

Yeah I've seen the vid by city blades. Very interesting. Still strange though the FR boot is a little wider. Oh well!

[@luislima8798]

I have my 4x80 on a Box i use 3x100 231mm if i need max agility and 3x110 243 overall, to start you should go 4x80, 3x90, or 3x100 but no 3x110 because is alot harder to Control edges on them at begin, the is just a mather of option there is no bether!!

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for your advice!

[@elliegoldstone95]

😂 I'm a Raiders supporter 🔷🔶🙌🏼

[@whittyskater]

Well I guess someone has to support them😉. Come on you bees!

[@irinacikildina6405]

Супер!!! В них точно по асфальту можно кататься? Или только профессионалы умеют?

[@whittyskater]

да вы можете кататься на них по асфальту (thanks google translate!)

[@irinacikildina6405]

WHITTYskater спасибо

[@SeattleGenXDude]

I started on 110s...then I bought some 4x84s and couldn't stand them. The extra control and stability wasn't worth the mammoth amount of extra effort you need to exert to keep your speed.

[@whittyskater]

The beauty of skates at the moment is the huge choice in wheel size. Sounds like 110s are your thing.

[@mephistopheles5327]

Have you tried other setups, like 4x90?

[@whittyskater]

Nope not yet. It's on the wish list to try! Haven't seen many 4x90 frames available in the UK. Any ideas where to find some? Would need to be 165mm mount.

[@mephistopheles5327]

@@whittyskater Yes its very hard to find one. I got one from Proskatersplace( Canadian shop). It was the adapt hyperskate GTO 90mm frame. the problem was that the mounting holes were narrow, the bolt wont fit so i had to file it and make it wider. I think they still have the flying eagle phantom 90mm www.proskatersplace.com/shop/inline-skates/inline-frames/flying-eagle-phantom-frame-4x90/ I noticed that the 90mm is less maneuverable than the 3x110. But i think the roll is the same, and its closer to the ground. I still love the 90mm

[@whittyskater]

Thanks alot for the information. I'll have a look. Cheers.

[@luislima8798]

I never liked 4x80 243, and triskates was always the way to go for me, 3x110 243 and 3x125 255 mostly, but after find 4x90, my skate improved alot, much more stable and with the 110 triskates pace!

[@TechT1999]

What knee pad are you using? Thanks

[@whittyskater]

They are the Rekd knee gaskets. Bought them from LocoSkates

[@TechT1999]

@@whittyskater Thanks!!!

[@whittyskater]

No problem.

[@ramonewilson3967]

Are triskates hard to transition to from regular 4 wheel skates?

[@whittyskater]

In my experience the simple answer is no but you will need some adjustment time depending on the size of wheels and frame length you will be using. I did a video last year about my first experience on 125mm triskates which maybe useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3Pci6VmYr5gqbs

[@otakurocklee]

Can you go down stairs with 3 x 110mm?

[@whittyskater]

Yes.

[@nuttyl283]

125mm is better I have use many wheels 80 105 110 125. 125 save a lot of energy and faster

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for your opinion. 125s sure are fast rolling!

[@David_R._8108]

What about 4 by 84, or 5 by 84?

[@whittyskater]

I roll mainly 4 x90 these days. I find this the best setup for the type of skating I do.

[@kevsal7346]

What camera are you using?

[@whittyskater]

Go pro 5

[@Ryosubari]

bigger the better is what she said 😉

[@andyhlawnchhing8337]

If big bearings are invented that will really do the job. Big wheels are great but still they roll in small bearings that have the same ability and still roll deep inside in a small balls... But in big bearings ahuge change will take place. So, why dont they create big bearings till now ??

[@samsonionut8728]

What camera you use?

[@whittyskater]

Go pro

[@robsthedon]

Couldn't you just change the liner?

[@whittyskater]

That's an option for sure.

[@crni2780]

2:02 uhhh so bad streets🙈

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Big wheels roll better in the street