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Originally Posted by Preemo
^ That's an interesting setup you got there. Sometimes when I start to power skate on the first stride (going after loose puck) I lose my balance like I'm about to fall back. I'm currently on the traditional 72/80.
What bearings do you use?
EDIT: Also, does anyone know if you can REMOLD a boot after it's been heat molded to someone elses feet?
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I don't want to come off as an ass, but if your on 72/80 and have that "falling back" balance problem, then no wheels will help you. Your skating form probably isn't the best. I don't know exactly why your having that problem, but I'd say your upper body isn't centered properly. Possibly knee's not bent enough as well.
Bearings...I think its Abec5?
You can remold boots safely 2-3 times, but it can only be done when the boot is still new. How old are your skates?
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Originally Posted by cakeTech
i'm not too new, just new to roller. i tend to ride on my toes cause of my ice skates.
anyhow, i'ma little confused because you said the VT333's aren't good. then you say they are.
but i'm a consistent 155lbs. or so. i'll going to try the Labeda Grippers
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Yes, I realized my mistake. VT333's are crap, I have VT733. haha..oops. For your skating, a hi - lo 72/80 is fine or you can try 72/76 or you can do what I'm doing. I find I can still carry speed into my turns, but having the 80mm at the back allows me to ride my heels a bit. I know I'm not supposed to, bad habit I'm trying to fix.
We weigh about the same. Dual compound wheels won't work for us.