ROLLERBLADE CROSSFIRE REVIEW - Made For PowerStops?

[@rerollinginline]

Top notch video and skating as usual, Bill! I’m glad you’re enjoying the Crossfire, especially paired with Endless frames. You’re too kind for the shoutout, thank you 🙏

[@gokaruna]

Like Bill, I thoroughly enjoyed your review and see the same pain points about these skates.And like Bill said the 45 degree strap should be little higher to better lock in the heel. I find the fitting "slightly" loose. With 26"cm foot length I got size US size 8.5 (41). Not sure if it worth trying one size smaller.

[@BillStoppard]

Thanks so much, for the props and your thorough, honest vid. Yes! Dare I say...this frame makes the skate.

[@DeezSkates]

Great review Bill! I’m glad you like the skates and just want to say thank you so much for the best shout out ever!

[@BillStoppard]

Your amazingly detailed and well shot vid took me off the hook! I could forward people to a real review, then do the easy thing and just talk shit in mine. 😂👊 Big thanks!!!

[@vasvsilva]

God, your videos are so good! Glad to see you shouting out Deezskates, you both certainly are my favourite inline skate channels!

[@YosiOren]

9:30 looks like you dropped the lens cover for the insta360 ?

[@lazylalo1]

Awesome video! by the way Thuro shop has the this crossfire boots with and endless frame and hydrogen wheels, 4x90s at 599 full set.

[@MusiCaninesTheMusicalDogs]

I'm also riding Endless frames and I love them!

[@berlinfelicia15]

Great review, sir! 👏👏 Just curious about that thing that fell in 9:30 of the video lol

[@CarlFlex]

Welcome to the RB club Bill! Product performance and RELIABILITY second to none imo, perfect match for your adventurous way of moving through the city :)

[@EricaBlades]

Endless Frame are pretty much taking over!! I love mine. The micro-rocker is just sublime, and I feel that I'm always able to give a nice refresher to my skates by switching the set-ups. At this point I'm expecting Endless to partner with FR, RB, or PS and just release a skate that already comes with them. These things are taking over and I think all the bigger skate companies are taking notice. Also, did you break-in these skates in 3 sessions? Sheesh, I figured it would be like 20-30 hours of skating before they felt good.

[@endlessblading]

Thanks so much for the support! We do currently offer custom FR1 Intuition setups through our website. It would be a dream to partner with Rollerblade on a skate. My very first skates were Rollerblade back in the early 90’s. Send them emails to let them know you’d like to see this and maybe we can all make it happen together!

[@timmorphine]

@@endlessblading Do you consider single size setups, maybe in the near future? As low as possible and with some thicc bridges for that tankiness? Tried endless 90 recently, but man, they resonate/vibrate so much to a point I thought "huh, they sing", haha. Excellent frames, no doubt but just wish they were a bit more rigid and a bit less noisy for that silent whoosh.

[@BillStoppard]

'Sublime', I totally agree. The fluid stability has changed how I feel when I skate. I love your vision for the endless skate!

[@SaccoBelmonte]

8:22 I think the buckle is fine where it is. I got my Crossfire and is all about putting the foot firmly against the heel pocket until you feel pressure relief on your toes THEN lacing up for the whole system to work. I didn't do that the first 2 times and I ended with a foot that shifts frontally inside which caused heel lift and crushed toes.

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

Was really looking forward to your full review on these and it didn't disappoint. Glad you like the Rollerblades, my first pair of inline skates ever was a pair of their Twister XT skates, that i bought just some weeks ago and I'm very happy with them.

[@RollinWithSteven]

Such a great video! Loved how you put this together. Really enjoy your talk overs and when you included the random expressions. I’d probably be just as star struck as Kenneth if I met you in person 😂

[@BillStoppard]

Thank you so much J!! I enjoy talking to you skaters!

[@chadkoons]

Watching Bill Stoppard is my inspiration before a skate 🥳 Takes me from *meh* to YEAH!

[@chilli_pips]

9:29 What did you loose there :(

[@bluerazei]

Damn, good eye. The guy behind him definitely checked out whatever it was.

[@DeezSkates]

I saw this too and was wondering. Kinda looked like a camera lens cover or something like that.

[@moisesjr.9669]

Bought these Crossfire!! Smooooth, soft ride, and I just started rollerblading a month ago. I haven't skated for like 15 years. These are a def. Upgrade from when I last rode.😂amazing will get the endless soon

[@Pratalax]

Very glad to hear these things are working out for ya!

[@claudeJUNIOR]

Wow, thanks a lot. I've seem lotas of reviews on this skate, but this one was awesome...

[@DJPawelB]

Thanks for your work with vids. I just started skating few weeks ago but im trying hard (only 60+km on my counter) and your vids are real inspiration!

[@wecare.]

Absolutely love your city skating skills. You are now my inspiration to get to this level. Thank you!

[@9jhlikesmusic9]

Hey Bill! I was eagerly awaiting this vid and your review was great:) I wanted to ask why did u choose the crossfire which has a plastic cuff over other skates with carbon cuffs?

[@FactsNReason]

Stoppard … I’m coming to Toronto this summer 2023 - what a pleasure it would be to connect!!

[@maloneycraig]

“I don’t mind checking out skates, but I like to get into one skate and settle into it…”. Says the guy standing in front of a wall of skates with colored LED lighting. But seriously, nice review.

[@krisk.4935]

I got the crossfires in size 44/285mm (foot size 280mm or maybe a bit less, with a relatively wide foot) and they fit well width-wise but could be a bit shorter as my toes barely reach the end. Since size 43 is 278mm and probably not as wide, I wonder if I should try them out first as well and then decide. Also, I have no experience with how much carbon can break in and to what extent to they become more comfortable over time. I read a lot of posts about how you should size down but I think they were regarding hard boots mainly.

[@AndreiSCUBA]

First! Great footage as always! Can't wait for Crossfire to appear at local outlet to measure!

[@Glowtrey]

Been wondering about those new crossfire for quite some times. I have 15 years old crossfire boots, they have been my only pairs for 13 of em ❤ Even with my new pairs, they are my favorite ! The boots arent as precise as before, but they feel perfect 😂 gonna take a while to readjust.

[@fknid]

9:30 - what did you lose?

[@blikefire]

Bill you inspired me to save up for the boot and endless frame tytytytyty for all your vidz. What size wheels do you like to use on them and do you have to set the rocker a certain way?

[@BladeDan852]

I'm sorry to hear about that face dive. I'm glad to hear the new skates are working out for ya. The wheel size is a bit small for city skating, though something in the 84mm or higher would be nice. Overall, it seems like a pretty good versatile skate to roll around in a great job altogether. 👊

[@tadeusznorek9620]

I Love your videos, you inspired me to start inline skating ♥️

[@picbuz8507]

Excellent skill. I want to buy Crossfire and experience it but not with endless frame now :D You are my Boss.

[@rollingdubaiguy6415]

So good! I ordered a pair a few days ago. The reviews by Deez and Rerolling had me sold. This video confirms I have not made a mistake! Do you hear that Detroit city skate this summer calling us Bill?

[@Dark_Oopa]

hello, So you don't have heel lift like Rerolling en Endless Co. ?

[@ericbernardi8116]

It seems not...I did though. I laced and ratcheted (is that even a word? 🤪) them so hard my feet started to get numb after like 5 min but my heel still happily moved up and down 😅

[@endlessblading]

@@ericbernardi8116 Perhaps Bill has some girth to his ankles?

[@Dark_Oopa]

@@ericbernardi8116 :( thx for the experience sharing

[@Freestyl0rz]

76mm? Mine are 80. Maybe it changes with sizes.

[@Napolitano24]

What kinda blades was Joshua wearing? Both are 🔥

[@tonybrindley9436]

Hi Bill, how are you getting on with the Crossfires after a month of use? I'm considering purchasing a pair after skating Seba highs for the last 5 years. I've seen a few people commenting about heel lift but damn they look nice. Thanks for inspiring me to keep rolling for the past 5 years - never to old to roll.

[@hisnameisiam808]

Which endless frame did you test and did you like the most?

[@ujec00]

What is better crossfires or twister xt ?

[@hanstollo]

I apologize in advance If you get this question a ton but I’ve been searching for opinions on this skates sizing for a few weeks now and I figured since you’ve skated these a lot now you would have some solid advice. This is my first non-aggressive pair of skates. My largest foot measures 27.5cm so I ordered the 9.5 based on size chart. They seem to fit length wise but my foot has little space at the end. Also my feet are a little wide. Is it normal to have a lot of ankle pain in these boots? Should I try sizing up to a 10.5 or do these skates just require break in to get comfortable ? I just don’t want to end up spending so much money on something that I will not be able to enjoy but also have zero experience with non-aggressive skates. Love the videos, you inspire me to keep rolling!

[@v.miller]

May I ask what you bought?

[@frankyaction]

What was the other two options other than rollerblades?

[@ZadakLeader]

Do you own the SEBA High-Lights v2 or FR Spin? How do they compare?

[@StucklnAWell]

I just got my FR2s last year, and I love them, but I fear I got them too big, and I'm really thinking about getting a pair of these. I have very wide feet though and I'm worried they wouldn't fit properly.

[@endlessblading]

The FR1/2/3 stock liners really pack out over time. I’ve found it’s best to size them so they are a bit uncomfortable when you first try them on. My initial thought with mine was “oh hell no my foot isn’t going in there!”. But then a month later it was perfect.

[@StucklnAWell]

@@endlessblading yeah.. I'm afraid I'll have to sell them or buy these crossfire's in the right size, and only use my FRs for short skates or something. Or maybe I can get myfit crowns

[@nerdthewise]

+1 for Deez Skates

[@kirksmiley9060]

What model of Endless Frame do you run? I am thinking about switching to Endless. Any suggestions?

[@sunnyskies3969]

I'm rolling the powerslide next boot with the endless rockered 4x90 mm wheels. I swapped over very recently actually after rolling the same boot with its stock 80mm wheels and frame. I gotta say, the speed and turn response of the new endless frames are unmatched. I just struggle to get the axles at the right tightness. I usually tighten them until full, and do a quarter turn back. Usually far enough to get the wheels free spinning. But I've found the axles come out after some rolling. Also the powerslide next boot is really bad on the pressure points of my ankles. They're nice boots but they chafe. I've never gotten a blister but after about 4 hours of skating I need to stop or Ill tear up my feet. If anyone knows how I can get more roll and smoothness out of my wheels without risking my axles popping out that would be nice. Also theres some rattling in my skates. I think the wheels shift around. If anyone knows what I can check to possibly fix that, that would be nice!

[@CarlFlex]

i can highly rec the rb pro x boot for endless comfort(zero pressure points, ankle problems..)! alternatively the new twister xt is supposed to be an option for wider feet now also..

[@sunnyskies3969]

@@CarlFlex tyty

[@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw]

axle popping out as in loosening and eventually turning itself out ? If so use Loctite thread locker. I use the Medium Blue 243 Put some of that stuff onto the thread then just tighten till the desired point. This stuff works in about 2-3 hours but I recommend you to do it at night, sleep, then take them out the next morning. 24 hours is recommended Just remember to get the medium and not the lowest or highest . The highest is too tacky and you will more than just elbow grease. A bottle of this stuff will last you a year or more as long as it doesnt dry out.

[@sunnyskies3969]

@@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw thanks!!

[@llyshon]

I had the same problem. They're known for ankle pressure points and narrow fit. I tried to fix mine with intuition liners, removing the insoles and heel pads, and not skipping the lace holes over the arch, which helped a bit. But ultimately what really fixed it was pushing out the hotspots with a heat gun.

[@picbuz8507]

Hey Bill, you are amazing. I noticed maybe you lost your lens cap at 9.30 minutes of this video :D

[@wza360]

what exact Endless frames model are you using in this video? I am wondering if I could fit those frames on my FR2 boot. When I did a review, FR2 told to be non removable frame, but I can see that mine has a screw and it is obviously removable. So at this point I am not sure if my FR2 would be exactly the same as FR1 from frame mounting perspective.

[@wza360]

At this point it seems that Endless 90 Frame is the best option for me, as it is compatible with FR and it also allows setup of 4 and 3 wheels, which I would love to have an option in the future as well.

[@Swivelsonwheels]

Awesome Bill😊

[@MrXmoda]

Do you have a spotify playlist or some tunes you like to blast while skating?

[@jakobc1998]

It kills me that Rollerblade is only making this skate up to size 11.5 US - it's so hard to find good options with size 13 feet! I'm rolling on K2 uptowns + R100 frames and Rollerblade RB 80 pros + NN Ronin frames and they do the job, but there's not enough love out there for big footed skaters!

[@CarlFlex]

i feel you man! i m pretty much in the same boat, even smaller one with my mondopoint of ~31cm the RB pro x in 48 is pretty much my only option (besides the somewhat clumsy RB XL;) But after some years of skating through the city I feel I dont miss out on much. After swapping to hydrogen wheels I honestly cant think of a greater experience, rock solid - tank like built quality you can rely on even with 100kg in every situation, amazing new liner, very nice stable+manuverable frames (261mm) and a comfort level that allows me to skate for as long as there is some juice left, without even noticing I m in skates while the buckles keep my foot perfectly in place:) so I m really gratefull to Rollerblade for the super comfy- high performing RB pro line up to my perfect foot size in 48! I might try out the new twister xt sometime as I heard only good things and am curious if the new mold now fits also.

[@ashleygravenell2560]

Which endless frames have you fitted?

[@ROT8TED]

how do they compare to seba high?

[@lebowski_dude]

Perhaps I should add a carbon fibre wrap to my RB80s... will that make me faster?

[@RobyMontes22]

No

[@hotforrobot]

Great video!

[@duc696monster6]

You are actually going fast as fuck..that was a good compliment

[@orlandovazquez2915]

You always skate some cool locations, love your videos but for some reason I can't stop laughing when I watch you skate. You have a drunken master style of skating 🤣🤣🤣

[@LegibleW-vy7uq]

Feel like I watched this once before.....hmmm going to watch it anyway.

[@ignasiusadam]

I want to buy a Crossfire rollerblade. what size for a 27cm foot? My foot type is wide in the front. should I size up?

[@v.miller]

I have same feet size and bought EU43. After 10-15 minutes I got pain in the right toe box and the toes were numb. Foot wide ca. 10.5cm

[@delphiner638]

Are they true size?

[@lass4916]

What is your favorite skate and its configuration?

[@JoshLruns]

It would be cool if you had Strava to see your max speed and total distance traveled.

[@jacobpaint]

Reviews are one thing but just seeing the skates being put to the test by an experienced skater probably sells more anyway... Although I’m worried that when I upgrade from my concrete rolling boots* to something serious I may go too fast, feel too comfortable and start hurting myself. Maybe these are too much for me. *They are old lower level Rollerblades and not really customizable. Crappy buckles, non-adjustable frames, they feel ok and don't hurt my ankles but I’m constantly adjusting them to try and get a bit more control.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Awesome action and insight, Bill! Looks like you’ve found your new city skate! These do look like supremely capable skates, they make me wanna upgrade! Looking forward to the future of BSS with the Crossfire X! 👊

[@ericsyoutube]

Nice skates. I have the Twister Edge X’s from about two years back in red.

[@BillStoppard]

Big thanks Rich! 👊 You'd love how these support yet articulate. You're upgrading all the time, without even changing equipment!!

[@RichHayterSkater]

@@BillStoppard Thank you, Bill, always learning! 👊

[@zhuliks]

Something fell off at 9:29

[@pokechopachunky2905]

Can you recommend some skates that attract the ladies? Toronto looks like an amazing place to ride

[@dinguskhan9969]

You are the best bro. Thanks for everything. Btw I can’t get your shop to work. Realease a action poster of yo ass skating

[@BillStoppard]

That’s a great idea; but my sponsors always choose prettier people for photoshoots! 🤣 😢

[@shortydownunder2192]

They should be called rollerblade black stelth 🤘

[@fugitive011]

These are going to be my next skates. Right now i have the twister SE's. ***EDIT nevermind. They dont make them big enough for my feet.

[@robingoods7880]

Just an hello from germany

[@KillMiWi]

“You were actually going fast AF” - Cyclists reaction 😅 11:16

[@m0_NekoL9]

can u maybe link josh acc ?

[@lexnite22]

Alright, I need poppin fore-arms like Bill! What's your workout?!

[@joseiltonricardo]

Show!!!

[@MrMokey24]

I would never be brave enough to skate with these... I would just frame them on the wall and skate my old skates I wouldn't want to trash them.

[@danidingo977]

The Crossfire are Just a fine skate. If that 45 buckle would really be 45 (it is just too f. forward), or the laces could anchor in that middle part of the boot and the heels would stay down, then the Crossfire would be a great skate. Unfortunately they are a unfinished product...

[@martinandrew2683]

Can't you just add a decent footbed to allow better fit?

[@danidingo977]

@@martinandrew2683 the only thing you can do is to use a 45 degree external strap like Powerslide has… but that is just another gadget one needs to buy… I don’t skate them very often… This product was released on the rush.

[@VIEW-ut3bu]

🤯🤯🤯🥺🥺🥺🥺👊🏾👊🏾

[@Tony-zz8lf]

Hey Bill, to be honest it’s a little hard to take you seriously in your endorsement of the super mass-produced, mid-range at best, skate from Rollerblade when a year ago you were rolling in the Bugatti Veyron of the inline world… hand made at Adapt skates. Now that’s a story I’d like to hear more of… what happened between you and Adapt? Somebody dropped the other like a hot potato and I can’t figure out who dropped who! All I know is you are a great skater and Adapt are the pinnacle of inline skates… oh the intrigue!!!

[@CarlFlex]

only because something is hand made does not mean it is more advanced in regard to funtionality/quality etc. in any way.

[@BillStoppard]

I've had several very inexpensive, mass produced, 'favourite' skates. There was even a time that I had adapts, but declared the Krono's Reign my current fave. I loved the skates as they were, yet I really wanted adapt to move toward a more robust street design. They did not have the desire to adapt. I left adapt last year due to their unorthodox communication style, but still rate their skates highly.

[@Tony-zz8lf]

Thanks Bill! That’s the candor I expect from a fellow Toronto city skater! Fair assessment. See you out on the streets!

[@BillStoppard]

@@Tony-zz8lf Congrats on your verbal Jiu Jitsu! You presented some tricky subjects, in a way I could not resist answering!! 😂 See you on the streets T!!

[@kenmastersmaster]

How are the cross fire mid range? They're $400 skates. The sebas, evos, crossfire are all high end skates. Adapts are just overpriced because they're niche

[@schmingusss]

That's all fine and dandy but THE LEAFS LOST TONIGHT! They lost :(

[@kchappelle]

Nice try Rollerblade but these skates look like a knockoff from old Seba models. The skates suffer from being too high off the ground. A really inferior mounting system. Look at the space between the tops of the wheels and the soles of the skates. There’s a mile of space that doesn’t need to be there. This is old technology. Power Slide has done a good job of getting you as low as possible to the ground with their two bolt mounting points up front. My old pro Bauer hockey skates from the 90’s were way ahead of their time the second wheel was set into the sole so high it was almost rubbing on the bottom of your feet. Aeon skates with their boot and frames in a unibody design with the second wheel right up into the sole. You want stability and control, you want a low center of gravity. I’d pass on these skates, as much as I like Roller Blade and what they’ve done for the industry. Look at PS skates and their Trinity design frame mounting system.

[@CarlFlex]

instead of repeating ps marketing you probably should try them yourself buddy :)

[@kchappelle]

@@CarlFlex it’s not a matter of trying them rollerboy. I can see what they are. I know the design very well. What time are you due back in Boy’s Town? Try them? Lol I don’t need to put my head under water to know I can’t breathe underwater.

[@CarlFlex]

@@kchappelle u sure about that breathing thing? i thought you were under water for some time already..very close to the ground lol