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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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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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
value!

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Rollerblade Women's Spark 80W Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)First pair of skates purchased after 15 years and they are pretty comfortable.Skated for 2 hours and no foot pain!I wanted a faster skate but decide to get these b/c the boot was comfortable -I could always change the bearings later on.why 4 stars?the foot bed is thin and offers very little arch support, I will most likely change them.& the brake offers no stopping support.I'm a pretty good skater and tried to skate home from the park in these and the brake just wouldn't slow me down enough to not go crashing into parked cars.Maybe I don't know how to use the brake, I still miss the old school roller skate rubber stop.However these skates are pretty fast and are comfortable.I would recommend them to anyone looking for new inline skates.
p.s. I bought mine at a brick and mortar store and paid 30$ more than listed on amazon. There was no customer service and limited selection.

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Rollerblade ladies recreational/fitness skates are stable, very comfortable and provide a smooth ride at every price point. Designed to provide an exhilarating workout or a fun cruise on the local path.

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Rollerblade Women's Spark Pro Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a little concerned about buying these, especially since they don't have many reviews yet, but when they went on sale for $99 - the same price as the regular Rollerblade Spark skates that I was considering - I immediately bought them. I'm a beginner, and was having problems even standing up in my borrowed Ultra Wheels skates. These fit me perfectly,were true to size, and are very stable and comfortable...no more wobbling. The wheels are definitely fast me, even on carpet, but I'll just change them for slightly smaller ones. Update once I improve :)

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Rollerblade women's recreational/fitness skates are stable, very comfortable and provide a smooth ride at every price point. Designed to provide an exhilarating workout or a fun cruise on the local path.

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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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Bladerunner Women's Pro 78 US Skate Review

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(More customer reviews)Where do I start?The first thing I disliked about these skates was the look. They look really cheap. After putting themI noticed they were really 'grabbing my ankles' which I thought would be a good thing, but I turned out to be rather painful. I usually skate about 4 miles. I couldn't even make it a mile with theses skates my ankles were hurting so bad on the inside. When I pull the soft boot out of the skate the boot itself is really comfortable and well padded but the hard plastic part on the insideof the skate just isn't shaped the right way. In my opinion it needs to curve just a slight bit. Another thing I dislike is the wheels. They make a lot of noise and you can feel every little ridge in the road which makes it feel like your feet are vibrating. I think that's the only reason why I made it a mile in these. My feet were so numb from the vibrating that the pain didn't fully hit me until I stopped. I tried the a few more times, once with sweat bands around my ankles which helped a little bit.
I wouldn't recommend these skates to anybody.

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The Bladerunner PRO 78 Women's Skate has high-end features and perfect for all-around skating. 78mm wheels and ABEC 5 bearings are smooth and fast. Bladerunner, by Rollerblade, is comfortable and durability for years of fun.

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Roller Derby Hybrid G900 Womens Inline Skates Review

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(More customer reviews)I got these and they are awesome and fast. Great price here with amazon and free shipping no other store could beat their price. Comfy well padded skate. Where else can you get an abec 9 bearing on a skate under $70? I do recommend ordering one size up from reg shoe size. I wear an 8 and ordered the 9 and its a perfect fit. size 8 was way too tight.

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Roller Derby's Hybrid G900 is a great skate for the entry level skater. The Deluxe Soft Boot Fit System provides a comfortable fit with support and performance. The aircraft aluminum frame, 80mm Speed Formula Wheels, and Bevo ABEC-9 bearings ensures a smooth and comfortable ride.

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