Rollerblade Twister XT Review | Big Wheel Inline Skating

Rollerblades newest model of their famous Twister skate finally landed in my hands to review! Are these new Twister XTs any different/better than my current favorite urban/freeskates the Rollerblade Twister Edge? Find out in this weeks episode!
Huge thanks to ‪@AuthenticRollerblade‬
0:00​​​​​ Start
0:08​​​​​ Skating
2:46 Review
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
------
T+R MERCH
teespring.com/stores/thirtyan...
T+R PATREON
/ thirtyandrollin
T+R INSTAGRAM
/ thirtyandrollin
T+R WEBSITE
www.thirtyandrollin.com/
T+R AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK
www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UT...
T+R RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
----
BIG WHEEL INLINE SKATES
Rollerblade Zetrablade Skate amzn.to/32ynkeR
Rollerblade Twister Skate amzn.to/3ephgiw
Rollerblade Maxxum Skate amzn.to/3VfcGEd
Powerslide Zoom Pro Skate amzn.to/3SW3R0e
Powerslide NEXT Skate amzn.to/3elEYvY
Roces X35 3x110 TIF Skate amzn.to/3MogBu8
Micro MT Plus 80mm Skate amzn.to/3CsVsun
AGGRESSIVE INLINE SKATES
Roces M12 Skate amzn.to/3fOvMk2
USD AEON Skate amzn.to/3Tfze5E
Flying Eagle Enkidu Skate amzn.to/3zaKJ7Z
Rollerblade Blank SK Skate tinyurl.com/2p8jc4k7
SKATE PARTS
Rollerblade Hydrogen Wheels amzn.to/3EzmMK8
Rollerblade Hydrogen Pro Wheels amzn.to/3SVWOEL
Bones Reds Bearings amzn.to/3CQuP3Q
Bones Reds Big Balls Bearings amzn.to/3Vm7A9a
Rollerblade ILQ9 Pro Bearings amzn.to/3Mmr09L
Derby Waxed Laces amzn.to/3rNelTP
PROTECTIVE GEAR
Outdoor Master Skate + Cycle Helmet tinyurl.com/yfv6uuf6
Triple Eight Dual Certified MIPS Helmet amzn.to/3VmpM2a
Triple Eight ExoSkin Elbow Pad amzn.to/3CRfr7a
Triple Eight Wristsaver amzn.to/3RXhlrg
Triple Eight Bumsaver amzn.to/3epzDE0
DMoose Padded Shorts amzn.to/3SWlNrA
Bodyprox Padded Shorts amzn.to/3Cqk9aO
G-Form Elite Knee-Shin Guards amzn.to/3CQfRLm
OTHER GEAR
Rollerblade Backpack Pro LT Pro amzn.to/3fOOw2S
Rollerblade Blade Tool Pro amzn.to/3g0MaxU
PAVEHAWK Running Backpack Vest amzn.to/3WwhUek
EarFun Wireless Earbuds amzn.to/3VnkCDp
Outdoor Master Hawk HD Revo Sunglasses tinyurl.com/h2v8catu
Triple Elite Liberty Oil amzn.to/3Mms5yq
WD-40 White Lithium Grease amzn.to/3TgUO9Q
Bones Skate Bearings Cleaning Kit amzn.to/3CRh3Og
Skate Cones amzn.to/3Vx8SOP
ACON Air 15ft Trampoline amzn.to/3CRfJeD
Skiboards summitskiboards.com/aff/1/
VIDEO CAMERAS
Sony a7s III amzn.to/3rKZ5qD
GoPro Hero 10 Black amzn.to/3CQAUNI
Insta360 ONE X2 amzn.to/3EAbcyu
DJI Spark amzn.to/2TavzcI
CAMERA LENSES
Sony 12-24mm amzn.to/3ekUgkP
Sony 24-105mm amzn.to/3TfWCjK
Sony 50mm amzn.to/3SURth8
CAMERA SUPPORT
DJI Ronin RS 3 amzn.to/3D0il9U
Manfrotto Tripod amzn.to/2WjwdpO
Manfrotto Fluid Head 502 amzn.to/3mlpWEr
Benro Travel Tripod amzn.to/3EGvHJN
AUDIO
Rode VideoMicro amzn.to/2y6hVA6
Rode Wireless Go amzn.to/37nJWSC
Zoom H1 Audio Recorder amzn.to/3CzXHfs
Inline skating is dangerous. In some situations, I may choose to skate
without protective gear at my own risk. I highly encourage the use of protective gear.
All thoughts, views + opinions are my own.
Thanks for watching!

[@warawick]

Seeing videos like yours makes me want to skate!

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Love that! Thank you!

[@warawick]

@@ThirtyandRollin Holy... Pinned Post! I am not worthy! But seriously, love all your videos. As someone nearing their 40s, I feel this is the best time to be skating! Keep doing all that you do! Love from the Philippines!

[@hisnameisiam808]

​​@@warawickyes! Definitely one of the best hobbies because it works your whole body and hones your balance! You got this! (I'm 31 and grew up roller blading and just getting back into it)

[@MisterMcKnight]

I've had these for roughly two months and can confirm they are amazing. I've skated everything from urban areas and city streets to the skating rink-they can handle it all beautifully. Yesterday I skated a beltline for almost 3 hours and my feet were fine! On top of comfort, they look stellar-so sleek and mean. I LOVE them.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Ya they definetly hit all the marks in my book! Glad you are enjoying them too!

[@falkomatzler271]

The Twister XT worked like magic for me. I'm hitting 64 and I've picked up Inline Skating last year. At that age you avoid falling and gettin hurt like the plague, since bones break a LOT easier and recovering times seem endless. The support in these skates and the feeling of stability and control is so amazing that I went from plain fitness skating to riding on pumptracks, in skateparks, on rough urban surfaces, crossing tramway rails etc. Just fantastic. On a sidenote: I wish Rollerblade would build an additional Twister XT version with 4x90s plus a little longer frame for more stabilty at higher speeds. I tried the 3x110 which are fast but still have too short a framebase imho and the extra height make my flimsy ankles pronate.

[@deltafour1212]

Welcome to 60+ inline skate club

[@hisnameisiam808]

Have you tried endless frames? They have the endless 90 that should fit up to your boots... I think 😅. Roughly 200 or 3 something if you get the hydrogen 90 wheels and some good bearings with them.

[@falkomatzler271]

@@hisnameisiam808 Funny you mention that: I've just mounted endless 4x90 frames to my Twister XTs the other day and tested them on a pumptrack. What can I say... this is absolute MAGIC! The added stability PLUS agility (balanced rockers) PLUS better accellaration PLUS better control are beyond belief. And I still use the 80mm Hydrogen wheels that came with my Twister XTs. Just heaven. (btw: I bought the Rollerblade 4x90 Maxxum XTs a while ago, those are kind of 4x90 Twisters but sadly the buckles are crap and ruin the straps within weeks.)

[@hisnameisiam808]

@@falkomatzler271 nice! Bummer about the straps... have you purchased new since?

[@howlinbeagle]

3rd day of skating in the twister XT , upgraded from old K2 soft boot, Amazing Feel, great support, smooth as hell, fast, what more can ya ask for !!!! I know there's lots of brands out there, surely some great skates, stuck with a brand I know.......

[@caiosossolote]

After comming back to rollers (thanks to you years back while watching your videos), now I'm on the town's hockey team, doing freestyle, street or just having fun rolling here in France. Thanks again !

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Hah that's so cool to hear! Thanks for sharing and keep rollin!

[@chaindriven61]

Follow up - I've been skating on these 2022 US 9.0 model now - for almost 12 hours now. They are some of the most comfortable skates I've ever skated on. The liners are incredible. No hot spots, they are just-right. I only use the sizing insole on my right foot. The shells are where they should be for my size. Not to bulky like the 2018 models. These just work for me. I'm not a wizard skater like you but I do cardio, rink,trail skating and a lot of jam, dance stuff, slalom. I think Rollerblade hit a home run here.!🤙

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Agreed.

[@hshwang75]

Your natural wizard skating with flat wheels is amazing! 😀

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Haha thanks! It was very hard with a set of flat fresh wheels.

[@SupaFlyTTom]

It's been more than a 15 yrs since I last rollerblade. I just went on my first skate and did 13 miles. It was fun to start knocking the rust off. I went with the 11-11.5 witch is my actual shoe size. I returned the 12-12.5. I know usually with rollerblades they suggest going down a size but with these I don't think that's the case these are pretty true to size and fit pretty snug with minimal toe wiggle room. Im happy with my purchase just need to continue knocking off rust and learning how to powerslide

[@SaccoBelmonte]

I do love the cuff extra plastic, at first I was fighting it a bit, but once I got a hang of how to do it easily I appreciate is there along with the stiff tongue so the skate is really supportive.

[@Snifffski]

I echo your comments about the Twister Edges - I love how connected they feel to the foot and they're my favourite skates to date but, like you, I had to push out that inner ankle hotspot. I'm seriously tempted by these now though!😅🤔

[@HeadNtheClouds]

I wish they would put a 255mm frame with 84mm wheels.

[@tanookiboi1562]

Love how the review comes out when I was planning to get these for my birthday lol

[@ThirtyandRollin]

You are going to enjoy them!

[@agxiii9619]

Rad intro. Quality content as always.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Thanks!

[@kenmastersmaster]

They sure took their sweet time sending you these for review

[@RyanFordePhotogaphy]

Was waiting for your review. I bought these skates and I'm just waiting them to arrive. I'm a beginner so this my first pear of skates

[@ThirtyandRollin]

You will love them! Enjoy!

[@JeremyMcCant]

Let’s go!!!

[@kenmastersmaster]

I wanted to point out 2 things The anti torsion box isn't the metal mounting plates it's actually that square that's cut out in the center of the boot, with reinforcement there to prevent the boot from flexing And i have both versions of the edge (X/XT) and while i have heard numerous skaters mention the mold changed i can't find any evidence of this, the extra width and better fit are solely from the new liners which are thinner and slightly denser. For cons i would say a better insole and shock absorber would be nice but really doesn't matter.

[@BladeDan852]

Love those twists and turns you're able to do on a flat setup 👌 hopefully you can do a tutorial on it. I still have my Twister Edge X skates they can definitely handle just about anything on the streets!

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Still got my Twister X skates as well great skates!

[@rjsanders1981]

Tigard Oregon, I know that area very well haha. Nice review!

[@jacobpaint]

I loved the edit at the start, great shots, I’m guessing you work in video production. The talking to camera shot would have looked better out of the camera. It looked fine and you could say was good enough because the shortcomings due to KZbin compression don't really detract from the video in a meaningful way. Having a single-colour backdrop is always going to mean that KZbin adds a lot of digital noise. I wonder if some subtle lines through the grey would make it so that KZbin could display the solid colour areas without all the noise.... Might have to try it myself when I get the chance.

[@imaxinebrown694]

Thanks for sharing……

[@jessa.3857]

I have the twister edge x from 2017 and those things murdered my feet, lol! I ended up getting the RB pro x back in 2022 but those are a tad too wide. Im hoping these XTs will fit well for me.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Yes the XTs are like the best of both worlds.

[@joehiatt1992]

Just ordered these yesterday,hope the chart is correct,have a 260 cm foot & got the 8-8.5 size

[@Ka17788]

Hey, how the fit ended for your feet size? Hopefully you enjoyed your new XTs 😊

[@ericbernardi8116]

Treated me to a pair today... I like the comfort and heel lock of the stock liner but beeing used to Intuition's still had to change them... One downside is that my Endless frame is not exactly centered, it would be so cool if RB would add multiple mounting points like FR 😬 The response of this skate is unmatched by any other plastic skate, sizing is perfect for me, going down a size adds even more control 🤩

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Totally agree with the multi mounting points. It would be nice.

[@Senshi00]

Still rockin twister edge

[@hughmungus581]

Could you make a video on skating backwards? I'd watch the hell out of that

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Noted.

[@ThatShaunBoy]

yeah..... I really want these! hah

[@piotrbykowski4390]

Could you please compare them to a powerslide next as you did before with older version of twisters? Which mounting system absorb vibration better?

[@FainHenderson]

I’m trying to find something closer to skiing for the off season and I think this video has me convinced. Got my first pair in 94 but probably haven’t skated since 2000. I know these aren’t beginner skates but would you recommend these just getting back into it? Definitely not buying soft shells!

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Yes these are great for all skill levels.

[@Michael-xr5yx]

Hey man. Love your channel. I'm in the portland area too and was just wondering what is the best skate shop for inline skates? From shopping around online I'd probably like to get a pair of FRX80s but I would like to try them on in person if there's a shop in town. Thanks man, and thanks for the sweet videos, probably wouldn't be getting into this without your vids!

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Unfortunately the closest shop is Shop Task in Seattle. Thanks for the support!

[@Michael-xr5yx]

@@ThirtyandRollin Ah that's too bad! Thanks for the reply man.

[@user-pg1hc3jg6w]

What is the speed and maneuverability of these compared to the Twister 110? I want the best of both of those worlds.

[@xavierbullett7219]

I normally go to a skate rink, but I want to start cruising outside this summer. What pads/ helmets do you suggest?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I enjoy anything Triple8.

[@MaCostaII]

Thanks for another great review. May I ask how do you compare the fit with the blanks you have? Are they the same mondo size? And are the blanks too much wider compared to the XT. I wear my XT size 11-11.5 us and the fit just perfect and I'm looking to get my first pair of agg skates. Any other recommendation? Thanks in advance.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

The Blank skates are much wider, almost too wide for me. The length is pretty similar to the Twister XTs.

[@MaCostaII]

@@ThirtyandRollin Thanks for the reply. I should look for a narrower skate with a similar lenght

[@fourseasons7207]

How about the weight? I have the edge x, love them… definitely some advantages to a heavier skate, but I prefer them lighter. Probably because I ice skate. Did they shave any weight off this version?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

A little weight but nothing too noticable.

[@coryascott]

I can get over them not being wide enough even though all of my shoes are barefoot shoes. It’s not like I’m wearing them all day like I am my shoes. It’s something you can put up with on a commute or whatever

[@SecretAchivement]

Length of the laces ?

[@MendyAnkri]

Thanks for your advices Do you think the twister edge are still the best 3 wheel option on the market for this range of price? Also i was wondering if the trinity are effectively better for the stability, for example, I’m having troubles rolling on one wheel, do you think it worth it to buy power slide just for that?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Yes I still enjoy the Twister for any wheel setup. I don't think Trinity is any better for one wheels.

[@MendyAnkri]

Thanks, i actually bought the twister 110, great skates, but i can't get rid of the pressure points, i must try heat molding.. And you mentioned the costumer service: i got a problem with the crossfire and they answered me after 3 email a month later and still didn't sent me the parts that are defective, even though they said they are gonna send me them 2/3 weeks ago..

[@MendyAnkri]

Thanks for all the advice :)

[@chaindriven61]

Hi and thank you for your video. I'm going to order the 2022 mens 9.0-9.5 boot. I'm switching from the 2019 boot size 11. I originally got the 10.5 and they were still not long enough. The width was fine and I have a wide foot. I'm assuming your review is the 2022 model boot? My question is - with the new design do you think the 9.0-9.5 2022 new design size will be okay? I'm a Men's 9.5 US. My left foot mondo is 265mm and my right foot is 275mm. I skate on Seba High Light's size 9.0 Mens US. Thank you in advance. Greg

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Yep these are the 2022s. I think you should be good with the 9.0-9.5s

[@chaindriven61]

@@ThirtyandRollin Thank you!🤙

[@RayRayNYC]

I am looking to purchase the Twister XT and swap out the Frame to an Endless 90 ES. Would anybody know if there are a more comfortable Hard shell boot? I was lookin at the FR1 as well...HELP

[@austinfisheroutdoors]

Any idea if these will work for someone who wears a US Size 10EE or is the RB Pro X my best option?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

RB may be best.

[@rururu5630]

Which do you like better in terms of fit: maxxum or twister xt?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Twister XTs. I have not tried the new Maxxum's yet though as they may fit very similar to the new XTs.

[@gordonhorse4283]

I found the Maximum to tight and bothered my shins Was wondering if these would be better and if the frame and wheels from the Maximum would fit If you have the frame and wheels from the Maximum still could you see if they do I have tried them on different 165 boots but the wheels rub Great skating wish I could skate like that

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I can try but they should because its the same shell.

[@gordonhorse4283]

The 2 different boots I tried them on didn't have that little groove in the bottom like the Maximum do

[@jimmie159]

i want a tight fitting skate but i have a wide foot (like i cant buy nikes because every nike ive worn has been too narrow). would these be too narrow to bear? 🤔

[@ThirtyandRollin]

More than likely yes.

[@benr2952]

Thanks for all your thorough reviews! Do you have suggestions for boots which are slightly wider in the toe box region than these XTs?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Rollerblade RBs

[@joehiatt1992]

Lookin at these & the Fr1 ,any thoughts???

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I haven't been on FR1s

[@GameConnoisseur69]

You gonna try out RB's new Crossfire model? I'm probably gonna be purchasing at the end of the month once I get sizing down

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Yes I hope to at some point!

[@GameConnoisseur69]

@@ThirtyandRollin Awesome lookin forward to hearin your thoughts on the boot

[@ericbernardi8116]

Just tried Crossfire and Twister today... Both true to size, 265 fits for both 265 boots... But the mold is very different, hope you can try them on. On the Crossfire no matter how much I cranked laces and ratchet my heel was always moving up and down, plus some weird pressure point on the outside of only my right arch... Twister XT locks (my feet) much better in and very responsive for a plastic boot and of course I can put in my Intuition liner to bring it to even higher level 🤩

[@ThirtyandRollin]

@@ericbernardi8116 Thanks for the input!

[@ericbernardi8116]

@@ThirtyandRollin Yeah, very happy they had them brand new in the shop to try, I still look for a carbon skate to be not painful 😅 even the heatmoldable Hardcore EVO doesn't work... Maybe no need anyway with a Twister XT now 😝 Keep up your good work and sick skating 😎

[@maskambasadak867]

What EU size did you get we have about The same foot mesures

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I got the US8/8.5 so the 40.5/41

[@MBommeli]

i love my #twisterXT but i still ride my #rollerbladeRB more 😂

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Interesting. Why do you think that is?

[@MBommeli]

I have wide feet. I can ride a 43 in the RB and it fits me perfectly. The xt (43/44) is too narrow at the ankle. it takes much more time to break in for the liner to fit perfectly.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

@@MBommeli Ahhhhh makes sense.

[@timmorphine]

What can you tell about the power transfer compared to PS Trinity mount?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

The Trinity mount is great and may have a very slight edge over the Twisters Anti-Tortion Box but it so subtle that even I can hardly tell. Plus you have more frame options with the classic 165 mount.

[@timmorphine]

@@ThirtyandRollin Thank you, I'm considering giving up PS because of the narrow fit of their next skates (I really like them) and double sizing scheme that misses my size for a much better fit of the RB skates (twister xts), dispite them feeling a bit less rigid on the frames.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

@@timmorphine I don't think you will ever notice a difference in frame rigidity.

[@hvdb4492]

I just don’t understand how they would differ from the agility of a aeon for example

[@2knowhere]

Can I get a compass frame review next.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

On my list!

[@2knowhere]

@@ThirtyandRollin siiiick. Looking forward to it.

[@mikeb.7381]

I would rather have a 4x90mm setup instead of the 80's and the color scheme looks boring, only black. Twister SE is the same skate I believe with better colors. I wish rollerblade had that but as 4x90. Anyway, great video.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I agree. I think RB could release a few variations of this skate with different frames. I don't skate the stock frames anyways.

[@tigheklory]

I'm trying to decide between these and the new Lighting 80. I was a huge skater in the 90s (I rode the old Lightning II). I just bought a pair of K2 Kinetic and they are horrible I keep falling over the outside of the blade and the frame is molded into and are unadjustable, they were such a mistake. I'm almost 50 and I thought there was something wrong with me and not the skate at first.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I have not been on the new Lightnings yet but want to. That being said they don't carryover any heritage from og Lightnings unfortunately. I love the Twisters.

[@tigheklory]

@@ThirtyandRollin I loved my 90s lightnings, do you think I would be happier with the Twister? The lighting is $199 and the Twister is $349. That's a big price difference, I just want a skate that's going to be comfortable and I'm not rolling over the outside of the frame.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

@@tigheklory As long as you have a narrow to standard width foot you can't go wrong with the Twisters.

[@tigheklory]

@@ThirtyandRollin my foot is size 11 and is about 4" wide at the widest point which I think is somewhat wide?

[@ThirtyandRollin]

@@tigheklory That would be in the standard range. Should be ok.

[@Abu.Shakir1]

Change the background color ⚠️

[@ThirtyandRollin]

What would you prefer?

[@MrFroggy29]

Lol une review dans laquelle on ne voit pas le produit