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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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 TFS Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)I didn't buy these from amazon, but I wanted to write a review to level out the terrible one star review the previous person gave these skates. Their great skates if you're just interested in fitness skating. The included bearings are a little weak (SG7's) and I would recommend that you step up toABEC 9's if you want to get any more speed out of them. The wheels are pretty good, 82mm (size) 82A (hardness). For those who don't know, the hardness rating (durometer) tells you how hard the wheels are. Extremely soft wheels, such as 78A's, will be best for riding on rough concrete. The softness will help the skates absorb bumps and make for a more comfortable ride at the cost of speed. Extremely hard wheels, such as 90A's, are better suited to skating indoors. The harder the wheels, the faster (and rougher) the ride. These skated meet in the middle, but may leave much to be desired if you're looking for speed. The TFS fastening system is amazing. One pull on the disk and your skates are perfectly tightened. The mechanism seems very sturdy, I haven't had any problems. The skates also have a ratcheting buckle system. If you've ever had skates that have the buckle strap around the ankle, you know how much of a pain it can be to get it tight. The Crossfire TFS are great skates for intermediate skater; a great stepping stone toward the Radical 90's or other speed skates.

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The Rollerblade Crossfire TFS is a performance level skate designed for convenience and comfort. The TFS closure makes for easy in and out when you are on the run. One pull of the draw cord and your foot is securely locked in place until you are ready to get out. The Crossfire TFS has an aluminum standard frame that is equipped with Lite 84mm/84a wheels and SG 7 bearings. SG bearings are the evolution of bearing technology and include high quality materials, a more precise tolerance, and a mixture of silicone and grease lubricants for improved durability. . Liner: Specialized Liners, Skate Type: Recreation, Number of Wheels: 4, Wheel Brand: Rollerblade, Wheel Configuration: 82mm - 82mm - 82mm - 82mm, Wheel Durometer: 82A, Bearing Type: SG7, Bearing Size: 608 - Standard, Chassis Material: Aluminum, Maximum Wheel Size: 84mm, Brake Type: Standard, Closure System: TFS Power, Ratchet Buckle, Bearing Grade: Performance, Front Wheel Size: 82mm, Ventilation: Yes, Skill Range: Advanced Intermediate - Advanced, Model Year: 2007, Product ID: 96271

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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 SPORTS Moto Skating Pad Set Review

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(More customer reviews)These are tight and too small for a grown man. They cut into my legs and arms. The so-called extra large set seem like they were made for a 10 year old. Now that I think of it, I should just give them to my 10 year old.

Haven't crashed yet to test out the protection, but they don't seem too promising in that department...

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K2's Moto Pad Set consits of knee, elbow and wrist guards. Good solid protective pads providing good support while skating. Has abrasion resistant polyester, PE protective caps, adjustable velcro straps and optional elastic sleeves.

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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 LUX Plus 3-Pack Protective Gear Review

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(More customer reviews)Same problem as previous review.Ordered the 3-pack in small, recieved only the wrist guards.
I had noticed the difference in title in the checkout, called Amazon and was told by the agent I would recieve all three pieces - nope.If you want the small, don't even try.

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Protective gear 3 piece set, comes with wristguards, kneepads and elbow pads, provides excellent protection for skating and other sports.

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Men's Inline Charger Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)The skates were a Christmas present for my 15 year old son.
He loves them! A true to size fit and good quality. A wonderful
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Rollerblade Pro Gear 3 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set to go with my Razor Pro kick scooter, which I got to keep up with my four-year old on his scooter rides.I'm 6', average-proportioned/sized guy, and I had some doubts about ordering XL as opposed to just Large, in case the XL set ended up being too large.I finally figured it'd be better to have it a bit too big than a bit too small, so I opted for XL.

The set consists of three pairs of protective gear, for the knees, elbows, and wrist/palm.The elbow and knee pads have stretchy backing, and you pull them through your legs/arms.After properly positioning them, the stretchy velcro strips (about 1" wide) keep them secure in place.

The elbow pads are fine for me, but the knee pads--XL and all--are almost, but not quite, too small for me.My wife says I have "tree-trunk" legs, so that may have something to do with it.I can still wear the knee pads fine, but the velcro pads are a bit too short to go fully around.I can still use them, though.I may do a bit of home-DIY sewing to extend the length of the velcro strap.

The wrist/palm guards are a lot like the wrist braces.A bent piece of rubber-coated metal wrapped in velcro/stretchy brace.Comfortable to wear, although it gets in the way of gripping the scooter handles (figures, as the set probably is designed for rollerblading and not scooter riding).I will probably forego the wrist guards and continue using my cycling gloves.

The components seem well made and durable.For $22 that I paid for the set, I am happy enough with them.I gave it four-star because I feel like an XL set for adults should really be large enough to accommodate those who are larger than my 6ft frame.

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The Rollerblade® Pro inline adult protective 3-pack features 1-pair each of anatomically-shaped wrist, knee and elbow pads. They're constructed with a breathable mesh material and designed to offer you a high level of durability and protection.

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Roller Derby Pro Line 900 Men's Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)These skates could have been great, they would have been exactly what I had been searching for in a skate for sometime.The boot in these skates were much smaller then they should have been. I would have loved to kept them, however ordering another size was not an option, since they only had size 11.Therefore, I recommend if you order them and you were a size 10 the 11's should fit you well. Don't order your exact size, they will be too small.

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Roller Derby's Pro Line 900 is a great skate for the entry level skater.The 76mm Speed Formula Wheels, and Bevo ABEC-7 bearings ensures a smooth and comfortable ride.

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Rollerblade Spark Men's Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)Haven't used these too much since i got them right before winter but what I HAVE used of them has been great. Truely. Everything's riding smoothly. Haven't had any problems. I've probably used them about 10+ times now covering a total distance of about 3 or 4 miles....maybe more. Idk, I'm not too good with distances lol. But anyways, good product. If that changes I'll let you know.

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Roll into action with Rollerblade's Spark Inline Skates. The Spark skate successfully combines up-to-date technology and rugged durability to meet the rigorous demands of extreme sport skating. The Lo-Balance Alu frame provides excellent control and power transmission for a smooth, fast ride. Other features include an asymmetrical lace-up closure system for a unique fit that adapts to the shape of the users foot, a 5-star fit breathable liner, 80mm wheels with smooth-rolling SG5 bearings, and a closure system that includes laces, a cuff buckle and a Velcro strap for an excellent, secure fit.

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Rollerblade Men's Pro 78 Inline Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)It's still hard to say if I'm completely satisfied with these skates. They run a little on the small side so I would recommend buying the next size larger. I don't know if I just need to break them in but the right skate pinches so I'm hoping over time that won't be a problem since I've worn them already and can't return them.

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Comfortable and sleek, the Rollerblade men's Pro 78's variety of high-end features are perfect for all-around skating. The Pro 78 is equipped with a unique composite frame that maximizes stability and durability. The semi-soft boot, ABEC 5 bearings, and 78mm wheels, meanwhile, combine to produce a comfortable, smooth-rolling performance. Finally, the locking buckle and Powerstrap help the skate fit snugly around the ankle.
About Rollerblade
The world leader in the inline skate market, Rollerblade pioneered the inline skating boom by changing the perception of inline skates. Once seen strictly as an offseason training device for hockey players, inline skates are now a widely accepted lifestyle product that can be used by just about anyone, including professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and fun seekers of all ages. Rollerblade traces its history to 1980, when two hockey-playing Minnesota brothers discovered an inline skate while rummaging through a sporting goods store and decided that this design would make an ideal offseason training tool. They refined the skate and began assembling the first Rollerblade skates in the basement of their parents' home. Nordic and alpine skiers soon began integrating the skates into their own training regimes. In the ensuing years, the brothers used grassroots marketing tactics in such markets as Miami Beach, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Venice Beach, California to position inline skating as a new sport. Headquartered in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, Rollerblade is now an established brand, and continues to push the sport in new frontiers with innovative technologies and revolutionary marketing programs.

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Bladerunner Men's Formula 80 US Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)This item was amazing. it was ready to use right out of the box. the size of the rollerblades is basicly the same size as your shoes. they fit snuggly on your feet and you can rollerblade for up to an hour without getting sore or tired. i use these every night, one down side of this package are the wheels. i believe that they are abit too soft so i recommend getting better ones. the brace for the shoes are great but they look like they might break if you put too much stress on them... but over all this was amazing. i love it

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The Bladerunner Formula 80 is loaded with high-end features and perfect for all-around skating. 80mm wheels and ABEC 7 bearings are found in skates selling for $100 more. Bladerunner, by Rollerblade, has great support and durability for years of fun.

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Roller Derby Men's V500 Adjustable Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased these for my 12-year old son last Christmas.He loved them--great fit, solid build, and good quality wheels and bearings.Just this week (8 months later) one of the buckles tore out of the PVC shell while he was putting them on.Since he hasn't used them more than once a week during this time I was a little surprised at this, but then I noticed that the buckle mounting holes aren't reinforced at all--just a simple rivet through the plastic only about 1/2 inch from the edge.

Adjustable skates aren't much use if they fail before your child's foot has a chance to grow!We'll be trying a different brand next time.

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The Roller Derby® V500™ adjustable men's inline skates feature a reinforced nylon frame that adjusts with the push of a button. The soft boot has with a triple cam-lever buckle closure system and comfort padding.

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Rollerblade Spiritblade XT Men's Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)These skates are great! Only problem I have with them, hense the 4 stars, is that the bearings that come with the skates, SG5's, are pretty pathetic and don't spin that fast. I definitely recommend changing them out, as I did, with ABEC 9's. Yea they're more expensive but if you're going for speed as I do, you'll want to change out the factory bearings.
Other then that, as with any new pair of skates, expect your feet to be sore after the first few times you go out with them until you break them in.
Since they're soft boot, go 1 step down in size from your shoe size. I'm size 11, and I bought size 10, and it fits perfectly!
You know you're getting quality when you buy Rollerblade. When these eventually wear out years down the road, I'll definitely go with this manufacturer of inline rollerblades again!

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The Spirtblade XT is a great skate for gaining skating experience.It offers a perfect balance of comfort, support and the right features to help you skate better.The adjustable brake makes every stop easier.

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