Rollerblade Twister XT Unboxing, Review, and Q&A

[@carlosfernandezgonzalez6485]

How is this different from the Twistter Edge X?

[@ianbuck_oh]

I’ve never skated the X. But from Rollerblade’s site, the Edge and Edge X seem to be almost identical with just a few differences, which is as follows: -The Wheels: The Edge comes with 80mm, 85A Rollerblade Supreme Wheels with ILQ7 Plus bearings. The Edge X comes with 80mm, 85A Hydrogen Wheels with ILQ9 Classic Plus bearings. The ILQ9s will roll faster. And I’ve found Hydrogens have a little bit grippier wheels. (If you wanna practice slides, id recommend the Supremes. So, in a nutshell, the Edge Xs are faster, which is less ideal for beginners. -The Model: The Edges have two models. A man and woman model, where the X has one, unisex model. Whether or not the Man and Woman models differ, I have no idea. I think it has to do with some marketing strategy. Thats it, really. So, the Edge would be better for beginners and the X is for someone who has more confident control and comfortable with speed.

[@carlosfernandezgonzalez6485]

@@ianbuck_oh but the 2 have the same bearings hahaha

[@ithinkthereforeivlog284]

Pretty sure I saw the Xs are for narrow profile feet? It’s why I couldn’t get them

[@kenmastersmaster]

I have the edge and the x and the XT and I can tell you there's no difference between ilq7 and 9 in the real world. Hydrogens feel softer than supreme and the XT only improvements are to the liner such as lace up and a harder tongue. Everything else is the same.

[@uu3903]

@@kenmastersmaster Have you experienced difference in durability/wear between Supremes and Hydrogens?

[@xXSummonNightXx]

This rollerblades ended up being my first blades. The shop staff told me that I have wide feet but they ran out of size for the rb cruise and rb 80 pro x so they recommend me this rollerblade since it was the only rollerblade left that was wide and in my size. I’m not exactly sure if they are wide but they fit my feet when I use the thinner insoles. I’m pretty happy with how easy it is to balance and skate in them.

[@SaccoBelmonte]

The liners in the XTs are a glove. They put some great design to them and they really grab your feet, the "heel pocket feeling" is real on these. I have Both the 3WD and the XT and they feel like you really have the control, besides being extremely comfy. I'm 42/43 and bought 43/44 and they fit me great if I put the extra insoles.

[@ianbuck_oh]

Yes! I feel like I have so much control and support.

[@sharingmatters]

Like a glove! "Heel pocket feeling" - great description.

[@Spacefiddler]

nice review mate. i'm gonna pull the trigger and get a pair of those beauties

[@ianbuck_oh]

ayy, have fun homie!

[@AVMermaid]

Just got these today to add to my collection. Feels so comfy with the insoles! But you still get pressure point blisters near the inner ankles… I’m hoping it’s just because they need to be broken in. Otherwise, they’re seriously awesome!

[@Ka17788]

Any news after the brake in period?

[@sharingmatters]

Bought mine 2 weeks ago. I have similar width of my feet and they fit perfectly fine. The liner is truly amazing. Especialy at the back. Regarding shock absorbtion - these must be Hydrogen wheels. The have a very "soft" feeling, because apart from that there are noto so many differences. The boot get scratched easily but it doesn't really matter. I loved the VHS-like videos. Amazing skills, man! And you are right - the reinforced toungue is a perfect solution. It seems easy to do. Finally!

[@ianbuck_oh]

Yea, I suspect the Hydrogens have a big part to do with how soft they feel. But thanks so much for the support!!!

[@gigoxstyle]

help me to decide... this or the FR1 skates?

[@lordprettyfakko]

@@gigoxstyle I would say this. Really good liner and Hydrogen wheels make it worth it

[@ОгненныйМарк]

great vid ! enjoyed watching it ! GL :)

[@elvanradjab8385]

Your flow looks, feels like bill stoppard. Great review and great flow!

[@ianbuck_oh]

Thanks a lot, man! I saw his video just recently about assault skating and it really resonated with me.

[@andresisbomb123]

Love the video 😊

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Reign liners have a shank in the tongue. I just got the new camo ones & they fit like a glove & have a neoprene toe , so it isn’t bulky in the end of the toes area. Rollerblade is awesome. Only thing is, I wish they came with 84mm 255mm frame, it is much better in handling, while still being very maneuverable. I put Seba deluxe frames & street invader wheels on all my rollerblades! You should do that!

[@ianbuck_oh]

Just looked up the reign liners, they look slick asf!! Great choice! You know what, 84mm sounds like something I'd definitely be interested in! I love 90mm (the frames for those broke so I cant use them anymore :/). I do love my hydrogen wheels, currently. I would LOVE to keep buying new gear, but money is tight right now... Maybe I'll open up a patreon at some point 👀👀

[@jarekjakubczyk3525]

Hi from Poland. hey. I have slim feet, the left size is +- 270 mm and the right size is 265/6 mm, the instep is normal. I bought roller skates in size 9/9.5 and my left foot fills the entire shoe without the insole, and my right foot has minimal space, so if I use the insoles, it will be even more full. I'm wondering whether to stay with what I have or go for a smaller size or a completely different model of roller skates. When I drove around the house, they drive themselves, they are light and agile. I don't know if the smaller ones will be too small. In the ones I have, when I bend my knees slightly and the leg moves back, there is plenty of room in the hard shoe. When I drove around the house, they drove by themselves, fast, light, agile.

[@Ka17788]

Hey there, did you end up exchange them for a smaller size? Or just kept them, and how do they fit after this period of time please?

[@jarekjakubczyk3525]

@@Ka17788 I'm keeping them for now. I'm still going to the Zico racing Poznań store to try on others and then I'll make a decision.

[@Ka17788]

@@jarekjakubczyk3525 ok thank you! Keep us updated, and best wishes 🤗

[@jarekjakubczyk3525]

​@@Ka17788hey. I'm leaving these Twisters because I bought them for +- 200$ anyway, but after visiting the store I also bought the FR1 84 and I'm satisfied. Both are size 42 so I assume they will ride well. I'm currently refreshing my knowledge about riding at Rolkosfera school 😀

[@brucekai7462]

Got these around the same time you did... Love them!! Also had the pressure point around the pinky but that's started to fade now that I'm breaking them in.. I just ordered Endless 90 frames to go with these and I'm stoked... Would love to hear your thoughts on frames, if you've ever tried them or if you will in the future? I skate similar style to you!! Great vid!!

[@ianbuck_oh]

Endless frames are gonna be my next big purchase. I love 90mm wheels too!! I have some 90s lying around because my Powerslide Next Core 90s frames snapped :/ I was always curious about the hype revolving around Endless frames. I would love to try them out, they seem really nice. I've never skated anything with any sort of rockered setup, so I would definitely love to check out the hype.

[@spacedcityskater]

I got the endless 90 es and they are mad wild man 100% worth the money

[@Martz604]

Great video and review, a bummer about the riveted cuff receiver. Also the plastic bottom of the insole is a good feature for power transfer, they make them similar to the Superfeet Hockey insoles which are solid upgrades. Regarding the reinforced liners, the only ones that I can think of off the top of my head are the MyFit Crown liner which seem to be out of stock everywhere and the new Intuition Premium liner which I'd probably get for these skates but they are also very expensive at $220.

[@ianbuck_oh]

Yea, currently I can't see myself buying a $200 pair of liners. I think more manufacturers should consider putting that reinforced tongue.

[@Martz604]

@@ianbuck_oh I just got my Twister XTs and something I noticed comparing to my FR1s is the 45 degree ratchet does seem to reach a stopping point where it no longer ratchets. I think it becomes fully flush with the outside of the boot. The FR1 you can just crank and crank until there are no more strap grooves left and your foot is constricted. My foot size is about 27.8 cm (+ or - 1 cm) and I went with the US 9.0-9.5 (EU 42-42.5/ 27.0-27.5 cm) version and it fits perfectly. I am a proponent of the "performance fit" and ultra precise skates if I can squeeze my foot into a downsized skate I'd try for sure and these worked out beautifully. Also the liner is super plush, much softer than I was expecting and quite comfy. It fits great and the insole is excellent but I have replaced with some Superfeet Hockey Carbons I had laying around. Stock laces aren't great though and I replaced with some waxed hockey laces which makes them nicely tight and ultra responsive. The floppy cuff buckle is a little annoying but feels decent for being plastic. Another interesting thing I noticed is the cuff itself has the bolt sort of freely spinning instead of being torque tightened like pretty much every other skate out there. Those tend to become loose over time but this design has it's receiving end internally and that is what you need that special tool they give you for. Very clever design to prevent the cuff bolt from getting loose on you. I am going to skate them with the stock wheels and frames for a while but I have some Endless 90s and NN Ronins to try which should be fun. Thanks again for your review!

[@ianbuck_oh]

@@Martz604 thats awesome! As far as the stopping point for the strap, You think you can trim it? I personally hate the idea of having to make destructive adjustments like that, but if it works, it works, yknow? Thanks again for the view and comment!

[@Martz604]

@@ianbuck_oh So my description wasn't very accurate I think. The strap works just fine and locks my foot down very well. The plastic receiver where the ratchet buckle is gets tighter and tighter until it can no longer physically go down any tighter and the mechanism stops engaging the teeth on the strap. The length is perfectly fine. It's mostly just a minor quirk I noticed. And you're welcome!

[@dino_1972]

@@Martz604 I do have FR1 skates (infact old Seba with a new Intuition liner). I doubt to buy a new pair of FR1 or this Rollerblade Twister XT. Which one do you prefer? Secondly you talk about your footlength 27.8cm (more or less 1 cm... that difference is huge!) I do have 27,3cm foot and have the 42 FR1 and would go for the same size as yours 27.0-27.5cm. Downsizing is maybe not a good idea I guess. Thanks for feedback.

[@carrygun_]

Hey man, very good review. I am about to buy a pair of these. Luckily they are the only pair that actually fit. I will pay twice the price of FR FRX and almost twice the price of RB Cruiser but I think they are worth it. It is a completely different feeling when I have them on my feet compared to FRX/Cruiser/Next/Zoom. I guess it's not only about the fit but mostly about the shell ergonomics and liner build quality. Was really impressed by them at my local store. Getting a pair next week.

[@ianbuck_oh]

Yea, i think fit and comfortability is the most important aspect in skates. First of all, what fun is skating if they aren’t enjoyable to wear or put on. Also, my thinking is if they fit well, that will translate to performance. You can have the nicest FR or Micro skates with endless frames but if they dont fit comfortably and ergonomically you won’t be able to reap the full benefits of your high end gear.

[@carrygun_]

@@ianbuck_oh Hey man, I bought them yesterday. I am impressed with the build quality but have some doubts about of how they fit. Is there any way to contact you directly in some way to ask a few questions about the skates (like whatsapp or something). I would like to ask how much they will burn out etc.

[@sharingmatters]

The same - Pro X were too wide for me. They looked funny on my feet. I had no choice but to buy Twister XT, but man - these wheels and bearings! So smooth.

[@carrygun_]

@@sharingmatters no Panie Pawle. Kupiłem je i na razie jeździłem z 5 h ale są meeeega. Grałem w hokeja 12 lat więc porownalbym to do wyczynowej jazdy na łyżwach. Zwrotność i szybkość 1 klasa. Siedzą na stopie super i przekazanie energii 1 klasa.

[@leyitah2]

Between these and FR1, which one would you recommend?

[@SavageDoesSomething]

Welcome to Rad Unboxing

[@jacedragon]

I ended up getting the rb cruiser. Couldn’t decide if I should get these or the cruisers. It’s my first skate so ended up going with cruisers but keep looking at these and the fr frx 80 skate too. Have u tried the cruisers?

[@samwell1791]

great video. deciding between these or the powerslide next.

[@ArthurBizkit]

which one did you end up getting?

[@aleksandr4409]

ps next is narrow as hell

[@xxerthos]

Just ordered a pair brother

[@georgevargas3089]

Would this be what back on the days were the rollerblade TRS?

[@TechSalesTom]

just got mine in, was hoping that they wouldn’t have the same arch pressure point that my maxxum edge 125s has which would give me blisters after 8 miles. guess i’m going back to the macroblade 110 😭. can verify that they are a little bit bigger than the old ones, footbed on my 10.5 macroblade is identical to the 10/10.5 twister XT.

[@wylfritz2339]

Any update about ur experience with this rollerblade? Are you with the flat feet or wide feet?

[@TechSalesTom]

@@wylfritz2339so I ended up exchanging them for a size up (12/15.5) and they’ve been fairly comfortable for the last 2 years and 1000+ miles. I skate 3-4 times a week and they are my go to. I’ve since tried the macroblaxss again and they’re not as comfortable. I think it was a combination of breaking in the boots, as well as my accessory naviculars getting used to a lot of skating. My feet aren’t super wide or flat, just the annoying accessory navicular I learned.

[@PierusFromHill]

Hello, i have a question for you. I wear usually 42 shoes (270mm) and i own a rollerblade RB 42( also270mm). I want to buy a twister XT and a measured my feet and are 263mm . So now I don't know what side i need. The fitter said 40.5/41 (260/265mm) but I think will be too stiff, but maybe the 42/42.5(270/275mm) will be too big when the liner will stabilize.

[@kokainakralj]

go with smaller shell always, unless u are total beginner, but when u are advancing your want your skates to be tight, plus u can size with liner upgrades.

[@Ka17788]

Which size did you end up getting please?

[@santanaaazxturbo]

How is the forward flex on these?

[@notenrique666]

I fall between sizes too. 7.5 & 8. Do the 8-8.5 fit you well? Even after breaking them in?

[@ianbuck_oh]

Yep!

[@jarekjakubczyk3525]

How big is your feet?​@@ianbuck_oh

[@MBommeli]

I love my #RollerbladeTwisterXT but i ride my #RollerbladeRB much more ;-) btw. nice skating demo 👌

[@ianbuck_oh]

Thanks! Yea, I've had my eye on the RBs for a while now.

[@vajona2495]

A lot of people say the Edge had a rivet/bolt that would tear into your liner and hurt your ankle. Have you experienced this with the new XT?

[@ianbuck_oh]

Not for me personally. Neither with the edge and I really only skate the twisters.

[@vajona2495]

@@ianbuck_oh Well, I bought 10 different skates in 3 different sizes each from $100 - $700 a pair. And I went with the Twister XT. Now I have to return the entire skate shop... I think most people who have issues with these skates must be wearing a boot too small or have odd feet because these are very comfortable. Thanks for answering my question.

[@javiergallardo4867]

I´M US 12 OR 30 CMS. I SHOULD WEAR 45.5/46. IS CORRECT?

[@martaz3611]

I am confused. I bought them with size 8/8,5 . My feet is 25cm long. In the right liner everything is ok but with the left I have discomfort with my toe. It is pressing a bit ( hard to explain it) . I don’t know what to do . Should I change for the bigger size 9/9,5 or they will adapt to the feet later …

[@ianbuck_oh]

hmmm... Do you have different sized feet? Are the left and right skate different sizes? It could be a quirk with your feet or it sounds like a manufacturing error. I'd call the customer support from where you bought them.

[@dijaaaaa]

Hello! I am considering purchasing these but I have a question to do with the sizing. I know these are narrow boots and I have a slim, narrow foot so that's great for me. But.. I have a foot of 24cm/EU40. The only options available on the site I'm looking at though are 39 or 40.5 Which one do you think I should go for? I am afraid the 40.5 will be a bit bigger but in the same time don't want them too tight if I get a 39. How was the sizing for you?

[@ianbuck_oh]

I feel your struggle because buying skates online always feels like a shot in the dark. I think it can discourage people from buying some. That said, I'd say go with your gut. For me, the sizing felt like these come like a half size bigger. The footboard sizers I mentioned in the vid it comes with accommodates smaller feet or those who want a more snug fit.

[@dijaaaaa]

@@ianbuck_oh Absolutely, you totally get it 😅 Thanks for the advice!

[@cts5555]

What is your foot length for good fit with the US10/10.5? Thanks for the vid.

[@nicolaszapata777]

Hi! Which model do you recommend the most? Twister XT OR Twister 110?

[@ianbuck_oh]

I've never tried the Twister 110, but it looks to have the same exact boot as the Twister Edge. You can get a frame and 110 wheels for the XT to make it 3 wheeled. So, I would say, if you want to skate 3 wheels right out of the gate, get the 110. The boot to the XT is extremely similar to the other Twister models, so unless you're comparing them side by side with a very detailed eye, it's likely you won't notice much difference anyway. Hope this helped!

[@hoohm]

I'm in search for my new skates and am considering this model. I have an old pair of RB90 from almost 10 year ago. I have two questions. 1. How can I figure out if my old frame is compatible with the xt model. I would want to keep my old frame, and try it out in the xt (90mm wheels) 2. How practical and durable is the bottom strap? I tried a pair of maxxum and I really don't like the straps on them. That's why I disqualified them in my selection.

[@ianbuck_oh]

I don't have much experience in frames and how they fasten, but if I'm not mistaken, I think there's a universal attaching system unless otherwise stated. I know the Endless frames fit to the Twisters, so I suppose your RB frames should fit no problem. Personally, I think they're a good quality. I've definitely experienced some REAL flimsy straps (I'm looking at you, Razors Shift!) and I'm very happy with the durability of the 45 degree straps on my XTs.

[@hoohm]

@@ianbuck_oh bought a pair of twister edge X, the frame from my RB 90 fits perfectly.

[@joehiatt1992]

What size if my foot is 260 cm ?

[@Blastoisiken]

How are these for freestyle?

[@inlineboy7749]

nice content thanks

[@theblurmetalhead]

Subscribed and congrats too!

[@ianbuck_oh]

I'm pretty sure you're my 100th subscriber!!! Thank you so much man. There's way more where this came from! I'm going to try to abide by weekly uploads so stay tuned!!!

[@theblurmetalhead]

@@ianbuck_oh will stay tune thank you and keep rolling too

[@peterandersson2080]

K2 is the best forget about the rest.❤🥇

[@iluvbiggirlz420]

That cross over is so nasty! I won't do half the shit you do,but you sold me.

[@ianbuck_oh]

Thanks!! I have a really sick skate edit dropping this week, so stay tuned!

[@franlu78]

Are these recommended for wide feet or are they still for narrow feet only?

[@ianbuck_oh]

They're still for narrow - regular sized feet.

[@jessa.3857]

Just get the RB Pros if you have wide feet.

[@sharingmatters]

Which camera are you using?

[@ianbuck_oh]

For the shots in my room I use the Canon Vixia HF R800. For my skating shots I use the insta360 One R

[@michellehadnot9034]

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