Rollerblade Pro XT Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)My first impression was of amazement and excitement when I received my skates. Unfortunately, my happiness started to fade away when I first used them. The first flaw in the design are the wheels. I was skating in a basemanet (smooth floor) and my wheels started to crack everywhere. On the third day of skating, one of wheels was completeley destroyed, even though I never took the skates through a rough surface.

Even though, I had a bad experience with the wheels, I quickly changed them for some Hyper Wheels. Things ran smoother after that, until yesterday (two weeks later!!!) when the joint on my boot fell off. So now, one of my skates is not supporting my leg or ankle, making me wobble from side to side.

I don't know if it's just my luck, or this product is faulty, since a friend of mine (a girl) has bought the same skates (but obviously te women's line), and she has no complains until now.

As for me, I'm buying a new pair of skates, since these hace caused me a lot of trouble. If you need more proof, here's a link with some photos of my wheel and the skate that broke:

http://picasaweb.google.com/joaco2004/RollerbladeMalfunction

Hope this review helps you in your decision...

Joaquín Abreu

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The Bladerunner Pro XT inline skate for men combines great looks, high-end components and a supportive and comfortable fit. The upper includes a padded liner, tongue and a molded cuff. The rigid, aluminum frame holds 78mm wheels with ABEC 7 bearings. A buckle, lace and power strap closure system helps to keep the fit secure. Want a lot of bang? Don't want to spend a lot of buck? Look no further than the Pro XT from Bladerunner! . Liner: Well Padded, Removable Liner, Skate Type: Recreation, Number of Wheels: 4, Wheel Brand: BladeRunner, Wheel Configuration: 78mm - 78mm - 78mm - 78mm, Bearing Type: ABEC 7, Bearing Size: 608 - Standard, Chassis Material: Aluminum, Maximum Wheel Size: 82mm, Brake Type: Standard, Closure System: Laces, Straps, Bearing Grade: Performance, Front Wheel Size: 78mm, Ventilation: Yes, Skill Range: Beginner - Advanced Intermediate, Model Year: 2007, Product ID: 96344

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VFX Vapor Youth Adjustable In-Line Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)do not buy, the customer service sucks as well.The skates were defective and didn't have time to deal with the manufacturer and seller would not take them back.

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Give your kids the skates that grow with their feet! The VFX Vapor Youth Adjustable In-Line Skate features an auto adjust system that adjusts mulitple sizes with the push of a button. With micro adjust buckles and a vented, lightweight semi-soft boot, comfort is never a concern. This beginners rollerblade features a removable quick stop heel brake and 3-part safety buckle system for the ultimate in safety. And, PVC wheels and speed bearings provide a smooth, controlled performance. Dont waste money trying to keep up with their feet- bring home the skate that grows!

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Rollerblade Astro 8 Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)These are the last skates Rollerblade made with the Advanced Braking Technology (ABT), which was an excellent aid to help beginners to learn braking and a totally acceptable braking method for experienced skaters also.Sad, and it will be missed. Suspect it was a victim of cost cutting during these the poor economic times.
The down side of the Astro 8.0 is that the wheel frame is not square to the boot frame and they need to be shimmed square to be useable.Later Rollerblades have a one piece wheel/boot frame which would eliminate allignment quality control problems in the third world countries where they are made and assembled.

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The Rollerblade Astro 80 inline recreational skate for men is designed to be breathable, supportive, and comfortable. The light weight, supportive shell and easy entry makes this a great fitness skate for any condition. The Astro 80 includes the ABT braking system a brake that allows your wheels to stay on the pavement for consistent, powerful stopping, without losing balance. It fits snugly with a buckle powerstrap, and lace closure. What also makes this an awesome skate is the light weight frame, made from coated composite for durability and vibration dampening. Overall this is a great all around recreational skate. . Liner: Breathable light weight foam, Skate Type: Recreation, Number of Wheels: 4, Wheel Brand: Rollerblade, Wheel Configuration: 80mm - 80mm - 80mm - 80mm, Wheel Durometer: 82A, Bearing Type: SG7, Bearing Size: 608 - Standard, Chassis Material: Aluminum, Maximum Wheel Size: 82mm, Brake Type: ABT, Closure System: Laces, Buckle, Powerstrap, Ventilation: Yes, Skill Range: Beginner - Advanced Intermediate, Model Year: 2008, Product ID: 118150

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Rollerblade Crossfire II 90 Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)I am still a beginner, and I find these to be excellent inline skates. My opinion might not matter much, but I think these strike a fine balance between being cheap enough for the novice to buy without fear of losing money and good enough for the skilled to use without noticing any lack in features.
Comfortable fit also, assuming you use the "half a size larger" rule. My shoe size is around 12, so I got 12.5 (I think this applies to the Rollerblade brand only; other brands might require different adjustments for size).
I don't have a single complaint with these, and I would recommend them even more for the beginner, since I've found these to be an excellent first pair of inline skates.

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What has become the industry standard began with Rollerblade and Rollerblade still leads the pack in quality, durability and performance. The Crossfire II 90 is no exception. Rollerblade designed the Crossfire II 90 to be a user friendly, high end performance skate. This comfortable skate features the Rollerblade exclusive TFS closure that allows you a secure fit with the pull of a string, no wasted time with tying laces and worrying that they'll come untied while you skate. One pull of the draw cord and you are locked in secure until you are ready to get out. The Crossfire II 90 features an Alu-tech frame that holds 90mm/84a Active wheels. New to the Crossfire are the SG9 bearing technology that out performs even standard ABEC 9 rated bearings. When you need great performance, look to a skate that has proven the test of time, the Rollerblade Crossfire II 90. . Liner: Specialized, Skate Type: Recreation, Number of Wheels: 4, Wheel Brand: Rollerblade, Wheel Configuration: 90mm - 90mm - 90mm - 90mm, Wheel Durometer: 84A, Bearing Type: SG9, Bearing Size: 608 - Standard, Chassis Material: Aluminum, Maximum Wheel Size: 90mm, Brake Type: Standard, Closure System: TFS Power, Ratchet Buckle, Ventilation: No, Skill Range: Advanced Intermediate - Expert, Model Year: 2007, Product ID: 101507

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Bladerunner Formula 80 Men's Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)Very nice set of inline skates. Just like any other new set of skates it is takes a short time for the bearings and wheels to get broken in. Build and quality are very good. The aluminum frame is very nice compared to the plastic frames, the 80mm wheels are pretty quick even though they are not broken in. The skates were accurately described and were delivered in a timely manner.

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The Bladerunner® Formula 80 men's inline skates are an ideal choice for value-driven customers. The semi-soft boot is built around an aluminum frame, and the 80-mm wheels roll on rugged ABEC 7 bearings. A secure fit is provided by the locking buckle, powerstrap, and lace combination.

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K2 Athena 2.1 Women's Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay, so I just got these skates yesterday evening, and yeah, I'm used to $30 skates, but geez these are comfortable! I took them for a spin last night. They roll very smoothly, and they feel very light on my feet, even though I don't think they're actually any lighter than my old ones. They're really supportive of my ankles, and all around just really nice skates. I tried on the K2 Athena 6.1 skates also, and actually liked these better. The other (more expensive) ones squashed my feet. Maybe I would've just needed a bigger size in those, but I wonder why? I really like these skates so far. I'll update when I've had more experience on them.

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Combining comfort and convenience, the slim and sleek-looking skate features K2's trademark "soft boot," made from breathable, comfortable, and flexible materials that fit like a pair of broken-in running shoes and function like a second skin. A medium frame length provides stability and maneuverability, making it easy for anyone to go out and roll. The sculpted, anatomically designed cuff is contoured to match the shape of your ankle so that it provides excellent support without hindering your freedom of movement, while a buckle, lace and power strap closure system helps to keep the fitsecure. Covered by a one-year warranty.
About K2
In February of 1961 the first pair of fiberglass skis was produced by brothers Bill and Don Kirschner in their Vashon Island, Washington shop. The Kirscners, avid skiers, built fiberglass animal cages for medical use and were convinced that their process could build a ski that was lighter, stronger, and more lively than the wood and metal skis of the day. They really just wanted to build some cool skis for themselves and their friends. And the rest, as they say, is history. Much has changed since those early days on sleepy Vashon Island, but one thing has not: K2 is still a bunch of adrenaline junkies who just want to make some cool stuff for themselves and their friends.
Today, K2 Inc. is a premier, branded consumer products company with a portfolio of leading brands including Shakespeare and Stearns for marine and outdoor products, Rawlings and Worth for team sports, K2 and Brass Eagle for action sports, and Marmot and Ex Officio for apparel and footwear. K2's diverse products includes fishing, watersports activities, baseball, softball, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and inline skating.

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Youth Vapor Adjustable Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)I gave these rollerblades as a gift and my nephew couldnt even stand up because the rollerblades had no grip and he just slid around and they were not safe. I contacted the seller and they contacted me back promptly but their return policy SUCKS! All I could get was a credit and they were going to charge me a %10 restocking fee if they didnt get the rollerblades back within 10 days of contacting me. Crappy product... even crappier return policy. Save your time and money... if you want cheap rollerblades that are at least safe, go to Wal mart or Targert.

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K2 Radical Pro In-Line Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)They look like 5 star out of the box. The shoes have a great mix of materials. Carbon for stiffness, mesh for breathability and leather to look precius.
Nevertheless, after about 300 miles the mesh has holes, the carbon shaft has cut into the fabric below and the coated leather is flaking at stressed parts of the shoe tongues.
The quality of this shoes is just embarrassing for a brand like K2.

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The Radical Pro is the only skate that will allow you to experience the speed and smooth roll of a race skate along with the proven comfort and support of the K2 Softboot. This super light skate has all the features of its Radical 100 cousin along with our new Radical Hi-Lo frame and Carbon Radical Cuff (the same cuff that won 15 Medals on Madshus athletes at the 2006 Winter Olympics). It's perfect for long training skates, marathons and anywhere else speed junkies want to roll them.

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Rollerblade Men's Twister 243 Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)I owned the original Lightning TRS's in college twentysome odd years ago.... I have had those, the 3 buckle men's Fusion, the spiritblade or purple thingy skates that are womens which I forgot the name of. I purchased the Twisters 243 because they are the style of the original Lightnings and more. They are MY ultimate skate. THANK YOU Rollerblade! They fit like bedroom slippers and move like a dream. I move out with them. Fabulous! I don't say this often but 10 stars... forget 5 stars. Nice when some companies get back to basics.... I love this skate. Thank you !

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A versatile and maneuverable molded skate that's perfect for urban, freestyle and slalom use. Hot Rod 243 low frame and low-profile wheels are ideal for fast/controlled maneuvers.

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Rollerblade Speedmachine 6 Men's Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)These are the best pair of blades ive ever had they ride smooth and the wheels still look new after a month

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The Speedmachine 6 is the perfect model for putting miles on your new wheels.The lower cuff allows better leg extension while still offering ample support for braking

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K2 Exo Mens Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)The build quality is excellent (I compared in store to roller blade brand counterparts-- price for price these have far better quality).

The fit is excellent.

The styling is excellent.

The boot is comfortable, even after 100s of uses.(In the store I found it to be far more comfortable than roller blade brand and this really sold me).

They're midrange skates with a beginner feel to them.They can be easily upgraded to pure midrange skates.

The thing that makes them beginner friendly is that the wheels are soft.Wheels have a hardness rating, so in general softer wheels give you more grip and the skates feel less slippery, and your speed is actually restrained by this.For beginners, this is quite helpful.One downside is that soft wheels will appear to wear out quickly, but that stops after a few rotations and they begin to harden up a little bit.They actually lasted about 5 months for me under intense conditions.

In January, I started learning skating by doing small circles on the patio of my backyard.I taught myself, and some 9 months and a few upgrades later I'm hopping off curbs, skating backwards, and taking my dog (or he's taking me) on wild runs down steep hills.I've lost 60 lbs in 7 months doing this (I have been at an correct body weight for my size for more than 2 months now).

That doesn't mean these skates will do the work for you, of course.But I've found that I love skating, and so the weight just sort of fell off.While I'm not on a strict diet, I do watch what I eat and avoid foods that are obviously high calorie (sorry, there's no way around that -- it's a fact of life). I am still quite satisfied with what I eat and don't feel like I'm missing anything.I'm 32 years old, and I've got essentially, a 6 pack of abs for my efforts.I'm getting off topic, but I guess my point is that exercise *can* be fun.

I skate about 30 minutes to an hour a day, about 5 days a week. And these skates handle it.I've since replaced the factory wheels (due to simply wearing them down to nothing) and bearings with faster bearings (ABEC-7) and slightly larger and harder wheels for asphalt (80mm, 82a hardness).The result made them into performance skates on a budget. I am VERY hard on these skates, but the actual skates have held up well for 9 months.I may end up replacing them just because I have scuffed them up with my usage.But they are very durable, nonetheless and have no functional problems.

Feel free to shop around.Note that you can get substantial savings for getting last year's model.You can find the 2008 model for $70 at some places online.The differences, as far as I can tell, between 2007-2009 models of this skate are the colors and graphics.Everything else looks to be the same (down to the stitching).As time goes on it will be harder to find the older models in stock, for obvious reasons.But you might save about 35% by doing that.It's an incredible value.The ones I used (and still use) were the 2008 model of the K2 Exo, which had a silver on black look.

I look forward to trying more advanced models of K2 skates.

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Men's Inline Skates - Recreation

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K2 The Don Mens Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)I haven't been on blades in years and recently have been feeling that old itch again. First off these blades are not for beginners out of the box they do not come with the brake outmatched, which for me is a huge plus because Ive always taken the back brake off. The barrings are nice and smooth and seem to roll forever. They have a really nice weight to them, not too heavy at all. The sizing is a little big, comparing to my shoe size, I ordered the size 11 and I usually fit in about a 9.5-10.5 shoe. The colors are nice not tacky. Being a former soldier I the DIGI-CAM kind of swayed me a little. As far as K2 is concerned these skates are classified in their "Commission" line. Which is second to the aggressive skate. In other words this is a pretty high end piece of equipment again not for beginners. So to wrap this up I would recommend these to just about any one that's more than comfortable on 8 wheels, you wont be sorry.

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Men's Inline Skates - Recreation

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Rollerblade Men's US RB-10 Urban Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)The RB-10s are nice but not nicer than my old lightning TRS that I got back some 15 years ago for less money. The wheels are nice and big and the bearings will keep you moving. The boot isn't the most comfortable for being Rollerblade's top of the line memory foam. I wanted to try the boots on before buying them but couldn't find any local shops that sell the higher end boot. For the quality, I would recommend just going to Big 5 or the like and getting a hundred dollar pair.

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The Urban Rockstar. The RB-10 delivers a unique combination of performance and stability to handle the demands of ANYTHING you can skate on. A true SUV with utility drivin class. Fast, fun and fearless!

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Rollerblade Crossfire 8.0 Men's In-Line Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)This rollerblade are fast and very hi tech , use it for rolleblading in smooth surface and smooth pavement

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The Rollerblade® Crossfire 8.0 men's inline skate combines three 100-mm wheels and a 90-mm wheel under the ball of your foot for minimal height and weight and a lower center of gravity, allowing for longer and more powerful leg extension during strides. The TFS 1-pull closure system with a ratcheting buckle gives you a secure, customized fit.

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Rollerblade Kids Spitfire LX Adjustable Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)My son reports that they were very comfortable from the start. Very good quality, balanced and quiet.

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Rollerblade kids skates are tough, durable and feature a patented 4 full size adjustment which allows the skate to grow as fast as your kids feet! A great value for a real skate that rolls smooth and provides years of fun.

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K2 SPORTS Junior Merlin Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)My two sons received the skates from their cousins after they had grown out of them.My older son loved them so much he didn't care how cramped his toes were.I wasn't sure if he would stick with it, but since he puts them on every day I decided I better buy him the correct size.Very comfortable and the kids really notice a difference in the way the wheels roll--very smooth and easy to glide on.Spend the money if they want to skate, they will love them.

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The perfect skates for the entry-level skater, they offer unsurpassed support, an easy fit, and superb comfort. The Marlee boasts an easy-pull lace system with a locking buckle and pushbutton adjustment, so it's simple to fine-tune the frame to fit different-sized feet.The composite material, meanwhile, holds up to frequent use, so you needn't worry about the skates falling apart after just a few months. Add in an attached brake and smooth 72 mm wheels with ABEC 3 bearings and you have a great pair of skates for the budding skating freak in your family. The skates come in three sizes--small (J13-3), medium (3-6), and large (4-8)--and carry a one-year warranty.

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K2 Fat Joe Mens Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)the skate it's self is great but the axlesif you want to change them don't unscrew i needed to use two allen wrenches to take out the break and to clean them the front wheel is rockered a bit which helps somewhat on patio or floor boards though the foot padding is a bit thin it's a good skate for beginers

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Blending a dash of affordability with style and performance, the K2 Fat Joe Softboot-style men's inline skate looks and feels like a regular shoe and is a great choice for new skaters looking to refine their technique. K2's comfortable, stable Softboot construction features the most breathable uppers, supportive cuffs, and best fit known to any inline skate. It's also outfitted with a stability cuff, composite frame and 80mm wheels with ABEC-5 bearings.


The K2 Fat Joe.

K2's Stability cuff. Stability Cuff
The Stability cuff offers fitness skaters confidence and control. The anatomical design is contoured to match your ankle profile for better balance and support.
Composite Frame
This balanced composite frame is designed for maneuverability and stability. This frame absorbs road vibration and lowers the skater's center of gravity. A composite frame is very forgiving and makes the learning process of skating a little easier.
About K2
In February of 1961 the first pair of fiberglass skis was produced by brothers Bill and Don Kirschner in their Vashon Island, Washington shop. The Kirschners, avid skiers, built fiberglass animal cages for medical use and were convinced that their process could build a ski that was lighter, stronger, and more lively than the wood and metal skis of the day. They really just wanted to build some cool skis for themselves and their friends. And the rest, as they say, is history. Much has changed since those early days on sleepy Vashon Island, but one thing has not: K2 is still a bunch of adrenaline junkies who just want to make some cool stuff for themselves and their friends.
Today, K2 Inc. is a premier, branded consumer products company with a portfolio of leading brands including Shakespeare and Stearns for marine and outdoor products, Rawlings and Worth for team sports, K2 and Brass Eagle for action sports, and Marmot and Ex Officio for apparel and footwear. K2's diverse products includes fishing, watersports activities, baseball, softball, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and inline skating.

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