Chicago Bullet Quad Speed Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had nothing but trouble with these skates. I got them as a Christmas present because I wanted to try out for the local roller derby league and thought I should get some practice under my belt before-hand since I haven't skated in 15 years.

The first time I wore the skates I barely made it around the rink once because some of the wheels weren't spinning and the trucks were so loose they were actually touching the base of the boot and wore a grove into the plastic! I had everything adjusted by someone who knows what they're doing and they noticed the bearings were smashed but thought they'd be OK for what I needed.

The skates still made me feel extra clumsy, like I was tipping over (by this time I had used the rentals enough to know I could get around OK).I tried to skate through it and only spent about an hour and a half on them altogether. When I got home, I realized that the whole skate was bent which was why I felt like I was leaning (I was!) and also why the wheels were touching the edges of the boot. Oh, and the wheels were actually fraying, but that was the least of my safety issues.

Bottom line, for $50 no it's not worth the struggling and risk of injury that they brought. I ended up buying some Riedell R-3's at the suggestion of some veteran skaters and I couldn't be happier. They cost a bit more but are so worth it when it means I'm not constantly falling and cursing my feet!

They get the 1 star because the boots were comfortable and because I don't think you can give no stars. Maybe these would be OK skates for children, but other than that I wouldn't waste my money.

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Chicago "Bullet" Speed Skates are designed for beginners. They feature a vinyl speed boot, lightweight chassis, indoor/outdoor urethane speed wheels, ABEC 1 Bearings.Available in black only and in men's sizes only.Men should order skates in street shoe size. Half sizes order down a size.Women should order down a full size less than your street shoe size. Half sizes order down two full sizes.

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Riedell R3 Quad Skates - ABEC5 - White Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched and tried on quite a few low-top speed skates in the $100 range -- I didn't intend to become a figure skater or a derby queen, I just wanted a good quality skate so I could get exercise and rediscover a little bit of youth at the rink. I finally settled on the Riedell R3s. I'd heard that they were the quality of a $150 or $175 skate for a lower price.

After skating on these for several months at my local rink, I have to agree. Of course, these aren't the fastest skates in the world; you can spend closer to a thousand dollars and get some really speedy skates. But for the price, these are an excellent beginner's speed skate.

They'll need adjusting out of the box (as all skates do), to make sure the wheels are all spinning evenly, and none are tightened down too hard. If you're skating at a rink, there's probably someone in the pro shop who can help you get them even. They have adjustable double-action trucks, which can be tightened up when you're just starting, and loosened as you get more comfortable.

The bearings, ABEC-5s, are a sizeable step up from the ABEC-1 found on most $50 skates. The wheels themselves are wide and a bit grippy, which can help with balance for a beginning skater. The skates also have adjustable toe stops that can be replaced with plugs, another step up from the fixed toe stops on lesser skates. The white version of this skate comes with two pair of laces, pink and white. They also come with a skate wrench, although I prefer to carry around a socket wrench in my bag (it's easier to get into tight places).

On the pro side, they have a wider toe box than other skates in the price range. On the con side, the insole is very thin; if you need arch support or more cushion, you'll have to add in extra insoles.Also, the tongues are a bit stiff when new; they'll take a few hours of skating to soften up.I had such a good experience with these skates, two of my skating chums bought them too.

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Riedell R3 Quad Skates - ABEC5 - White

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