Roller Skate Wheel Guide! (English)

[@ashlaav]

The perfect video, clear straight to the point with photos. No extra BS. Bless your heart! lol

[@zakiyajaha1295]

This was so straight to the point and easy to understand, thank you!!

[@ParadiseIsStupidAndsoAmI]

That fact that this has 0 dislikes is amazing it’s the first video I have ever seen that has no dislike

[@riotjohnson889]

OH MY GOSH! This was so incredibly helpful! I thought I knew it all but this just simplified everything, thank you. You just got a new subbie!

[@stevemcgowan3017]

hi skatie.love your video style nice soothing voice .I recently started outdoor roller skating after 45 years later it was 1975 school discos.i had own skates then.But obviously 60 now so bit creaky.im a window cleaner 40 years now son found its best to skate when I haven't worked that day as ankles ache .Been watching dirty Debbie use lady been practising my crossovers.found a outdoor netball basketball court near me.it made me feel more confident about crossovers.i did used to skate backwards etc years ago.Now I bought skates off ebay 2nd hand.seller said they quite fast skates.they are78a 62mm supreme aerobic says on wheels.i have tightened wheels up bit to slow down bit.i can stop quick with spin round turn ok.im nervous about stopping with toe stop maybe t stop better haven't tried that but I realised crossover turn can slow you if you have room.one problem is my wheels seem to catch now and again and not sure if its me or skates .dont think its me so I want to get bit of speed going along and I get this wobble now and again which jolts me.im wondering is it wheels or bearings.any advice would be greatly appreciated skatie.imoff to penzance in 2 weeks so trying get practice in. I saw a lady mature I think skating up down by sea.great place to skate..,also we have nice place near us north Wales llandudno it has wide promenade by sea but the surface there was like chipping in surface which is rough.a shame don't know if different wheels help there.i found pavements or roads better.thanks.steve Show less

[@luishurtado5399]

Thank you for this! I'm buyinging my first quad skates and the information compiled here was very informative! Gracias Eva!

[@evaquin9711]

Luis Hurtado por nada! 😊 Have fun skating!

[@luishurtado5399]

@@evaquin9711 Thank you! Hey sabes dónde puedo comprar wheels that are 78A? I tried looking everywhere for some. eBay, Amazon, and a few skate stores pero it looks like everywhere wheels are out of stock 😔 maybe it's just a California shortage?

[@evaquin9711]

Luis Hurtado hey!! I don’t know sadly :( I’m actually in California at the moment so funny you mention the shortage here!. I do think In quarantine roller skating has gotten super popular and so has online shopping haha I’m not sure where else you could keep looking. What wheels are you looking for??

[@luishurtado5399]

@@evaquin9711 Yeah its a bummer! Lol it's just my crappy luck. ☹️ Thanks for replying! If you happen to come across any site online that have any in stock, it would be greatly appreciated. 😊

[@luishurtado5399]

@@evaquin9711 As far as wheels go I'm just looking to start off with soft wheels for outdoor use. Thanks to your break down I sorta have an idea what I should be looking for. It be nice if they weren't pink. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@prolificF8]

Thanks Eva... a little difficult to hear you over the music.

[@evaquin9711]

Opps yeah he he will have to sync the volume better next video haha

[@TheMsLovelyD]

Thank you! This was the best explanation of wheel specs. 👏 👏👏

[@stokrotnie]

Fundeas are 92a! :) 👋🏼

[@nickolasrios7435]

I love fiber wheels!! Love sliding around

[@evaquin9711]

Dude I havent used fiber wheels but would be interested in trying them for fun haha

[@nickolasrios7435]

Eva I guarantee you will have a lot of fun hahaha. 🙌🏼

[@evaquin9711]

@@nickolasrios7435 hmmmm might look into getting me some then haha

[@nickolasrios7435]

Eva suregrip sells just basic black,with one size and sk8fanatics sells black with many more colors and sizes, just trying to help 😁

[@erinwoolseytilghman6643]

So helpful, thank you!

[@ValtalksHair]

Awesome video! Everything you shared was quite helpful for this beginner ☺️

[@Bigboria]

This was super helpful Thank you!!!!

[@rachellofton7419]

Super informative and clear.. thank you thank you!!!!

[@IndianBeauty02]

I have the Impala skates but they are not good on asphalt, and sidewalks in Mia. Can u recommend some wheels less than 80 .00 for the asphalt pavement. The wheels and bearings are all I need correct

[@evaquin9711]

Hey! The only ones I have used that felt alright to me were the radar energy wheels which were the green ones in the video. Hope that helps!

[@LL-xj4so]

New sub, looking forward to more of your videos :)

[@CloudsInMyCoffee69]

Hi, what wheel and what durometer for dance and what wheel for practicing on tennis courts . Keep up the cool videos !

[@evaquin9711]

Hey Jennifer! Thank you! I have some videos currently in the works :) As for the best wheel for dancing, I don't have any personal experience with any. I am not sure what dancing you are referring to ( competitive or just street) but I found this link skatingmagic.com/best-roller-skates-for-dancing/ . Hope this helps! Also, I just use my radar energy wheels at the court and they work just fie with me. I also have the moxi lollies :)

[@CloudsInMyCoffee69]

@@evaquin9711 thank you so much !

[@kalliopistefani4182]

hi there, I am also searching for a good wheel for dancing in outdoor tennis rings. Did you find one? I think I prefer square edges and small diameter (57-58mm).

[@thehussynexgen]

Super helpful, Thanks 👍🏻 happy rolling x

[@mixeymouse]

Very good video, just the music in-between talking goes really LOUD.... lol... I kept having to turn the volume up when you talked, then turn it back down for the music intervals, then turn it back up when you talked lol. Overall, very good though and thank you :) x

[@cd7964]

Amazing! Thank you

[@suzanneburleson274]

Hi Eva- great info! Thank you! I noticed that you included OJ Super Juice wheels- which I thought were for skateboards. Will they in fact work for roller skates? I like the size and colors and would love them if they’re compatible. Please share if you know for sure. Thanks!

[@evaquin9711]

Hi Suzanne! They are indeed skateboard wheels :(((((((( I actually have not tried them on roller skates (maybe I should ;)) I think in trying to find wheel picture I tried really hard to find some where you could see the numbers (maybe that is why I added it). Sorry to disappoint, they are pretty wheels :( . If what attracts you to them is the colors and look, you should look at radar energy wheels!

[@bumstudios8817]

@@evaquin9711 they look the same as skateboard wheels, I’m now curious if they are interchangeable? I have seen people put rollerblade wheels on skateboard, it has same size bearings so I assume skate wheels would too

[@cicatrixnictophilii]

Can I put moxi wheels or any brand on my impala roller skates? And does the hub diameter matters.. Cause I've seen some wheels say 32mm and others 22mm

[@evaquin9711]

Hey Daisy! Yes, you can put wheels from any brand! Now, in terms of the hub, they are pretty standard atleast for the brands you named ( I would still check on sizing obviously but aside from ordering the wrong size bearings, I didn't have any issues getting the appropriate wheels and bearings to fit my impala skates. Here is the link the bearings I have, I have used them on Radar energy wheels and the moxi fundae wheels. www.amazon.com/-/es/gp/product/B0094J6GQ0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@zoeolsen3256]

so i have the basic gummy wheels that come with the moxi lollys, and i’m looking to get the fundae wheels so i can start part skating! do you think the fundaes would be good for the rink as well as the park?

[@evaquin9711]

Hey Zoe! Fundae wheels are kind of an in between of gummy outdoor wheels and harder park wheels. Because rinks are usually coated hardwood they have a lot more grip . For this reason the fundaes will probably be better for the rink than the moxi lollys and may work fine, but I am not sure if they would be the best but I believe they would be fine they only thing I would like to test out is how the wheel does with the smaller width. I actually have some, once the quarantine is over I will probably let you know by experience! :P

[@d-digital3612]

I see 7mm bearings and 8mm. Do that matter?

[@tennischickypoo]

Very helpful but what size should the bearings be if I want outdoor wheels? Please help!

[@evaquin9711]

Hey!! The standard size for bearings is 608 size, with an 8mm bore, a 22mm diameter, and 7mm wide. Here is an amazon link o the ones I use! www.amazon.com/RollerBones-Bones-Roller-Bearings/dp/B0094J6GQ0/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3O1DKEOQ1NW9S&dchild=1&keywords=roller+skate+wheel+bearings&qid=1605735682&sprefix=rollerskate+wheel+be%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-5

[@nakiasimone]

What size and hardness would you recommend for someone trying to practice in a skating rink?

[@minniekookie7183]

I have the candi girl skates and was searching for outdoor wheels and I'm kinda lost with what wheels to get. I was wondering are they any recommendations on what wheels to buy?

[@evaquin9711]

Hey Minnie! I personally use the Radar energy wheels, they are great for outside and you can also use them inside although you sacrifice a bit of speed. That being said, I really do like them for outside skating :) The only other ones I have used are the ones that came with the impala skates and the moxy fundae wheels which I thought were also good outdoor wheels. Here is a link to planet roller skate outdoor wheel recommendations! planetrollerskate.shop/collections/outdoor-wheels

[@minniekookie7183]

@@evaquin9711 thank you!!! This helps a lot

[@farahiyahalia]

Is it okay to change wheel sizes or do we need to replace every time with the same diameter

[@evaquin9711]

Hey! you can change wheel sizes, you just have to make sure they fit well and they don't hit the truck or else they wont spin!

[@jazwillville4737]

what about spacers

[@jessica-sm1nc]

hey Eva! I’m currently skating with some very old wheels ( to the point where the numbers have worn off) but they are the smallest size you can get, and very hard. while these still work good for skating indoors and that’s where I’ve learned and become comfortable doing spins and such, outdoor skating seems impossible. do you have any recommendations for hybrid wheels? As much as I’d love to have 2 pairs of skates for both indoor and outdoor, I think that just buying a set of hybrid wheels should do the job. any help would be appreciated! thank you so much!

[@evaquin9711]

Hey Jessica! Yes, it is definitely more economical to have 2 sets of wheels versus 2 pairs of skates! I'm on the same boat as you though and changing out wheels again and again gets tiring. I am currently using the radar energy wheels as a hybrid wheel. I like them a lot but it is on the softer side on the durometer scale for a hybrid wheel at 78a, which means that they are good outside, and pretty decent inside but you do lose speed skating inside (which I don't mind, so I'm good with them). Additionally, I do own the moxi fundae wheels, and they work fine outside and at the skatepark and they are a little harder so although I have not tried them I think they would do better inside than the radar energy wheels. (I could not find the durometer for reference thought) So to summarize everything, I would get a wheel that is within 78a- and up not exceeding mid 80's. if you go higher the wheel will get harder. My recommendation would be trying the moxi fundae wheels, although I haven't tried them inside myself, hope that helps. Sorry this is so long!

[@jessica-sm1nc]

Eva no need to apologize for the long message, thank you so much for the information! I’ll look into those wheels ( and probably buy them too haha) thank you for being so helpful! :) 💖 happy skating!

[@evaquin9711]

@@jessica-sm1nc Same to you :)

[@mixeymouse]

What wheels would you recommend for Outdoor Skating for Beginners learning to Spin and Twirl? :)

[@Nina_Sophia]

Can you go over wheel size and whats best for specific applications? I noticed some are bigger than others and idk what to go with.

[@evaquin9711]

Hey! This info might be faster than waiting for to do a video about it haha extra height means bigger diameter, it height will mess with speed and stability. Here is a link that may be helpful to you! www.rollergirl.ca/misc/roller-derby-wheels.html That being said, I think depending on what type of skating you are wanting to do, choose accordingly!

[@Nina_Sophia]

@@evaquin9711 thanks i will check it out!

[@sebsuch]

I am newbie. I bought smaller wheels with smaller width but i cant change because the small wheels dont fit, there are rooms left. What should i do ?

[@evaquin9711]

I am not sure, what skates are they and what wheels so I can get a picture of what you are dealing with :)

[@lauraespinosa1775]

I have a question it might be stupid but do I need to change the bearings every single time I get New wheeels ?thanks

[@nicolecabrera9317]

laura` Espinosa I don’t have my skates yet, but I did read up on it. It depends on how old they are, most said as long as they’re still working the way they’re suppose to, you can just switch them to your new wheels. Hope this helps, anyone who actually has their skates feel free to correct me.

[@evaquin9711]

Hey laura! When I get new wheels I also get new bearings to put in. No one that I know removes bearings from other wheels, so I have never tried that! I hope this helps! I personally have not tried removing bearings

[@kalliopistefani4182]

I started with Impalas and then upgraded to Chayas.. oh. my. god, I can't get used to the big chunky wheels :') the worst part for me is the rounded edge. I do not skate on the street, I mostly roll on outdoors basket courts, so I'm thinking of changing to a smaller and more edgy wheel. I had just managed to learn some artistic moves and it feels like I know nothing while wearing the Chayas. I can't even shoot the duck O.o Has anyone tried radar energy 57 wheels on Chayas? Let me know! I'm also thinking of trying the impala wheels on them.

[@greencraft3530]

Infomative

[@va.j]

Can I put any size of wheels on my rollers?

[@evaquin9711]

Usually, yes (assuming you are using any roller skate wheels) but if they are too big sometimes they hit the plate and can't spin as well. If you have this issue there are little dividers you can slide in to separate your wheel from the Truck.

[@va.j]

Eva perfect ! Thanks !

[@blanding3236]

Can I indoor skate with gummy wheels?

[@evaquin9711]

You can but, you will go slower the gummier

[@lolalineyc4331]

I really wish there wasn't any music in this video, its so distracting to the important information you are providing. I couldn't continue the video because of it.

[@In_time]

When are you gonna _skate_ tho?!☺️

[@evaquin9711]

hahaha Ikr! I will finish the 30 day challenge this Friday and then will edit all the videos I compiled so ya'll can see the improvement I have made in 30 days! :)

[@In_time]

Eva woohoo!! So excited!! Go girl!!!!🎉👏🏻❤️😁