troybruins89 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2005 Im looking for some inline skates just for off-ice training and Im wearing Vapor XX on ice. Are there any inline skates that would fit similar? I dont really want to spend more than $150 because of the additional cost of putting on the Bauer rocker chasis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted November 27, 2005 HG has a skate based of the XI boot in that range..of course if you are going to need new wheels, etc because of the rocker ..you might want to just find an XI type boot ..XV's can be had for abut 189..maybe they will give you some credit to keep the holders/steel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troybruins89 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2005 If I buy inlines can I use the wheels that come already on the skates with the rocker chassis? I didn't really want to buy all new wheels and bearings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
logan 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2005 I'd suggest the same as Jim and just downgrade in the Bauer line to get a similar boot. Have you already purchased the Rocker Chassis? If you haven't, then I'd recommend skipping it. I've tried all the inline chassis styles out there (Hi Lo, Straight, Tri Di, Vibe, and Rocker) and in the end I always go back to Hi Lo. I think it has the best balance of feel and performance.To answer your question about the wheels---the Rocker chassis accepts 72mm and 76mm wheels only. There is a chart that relates the different wheel setups to different pitches and radii.The Rocker Chassis does feel SOMEWHAT like ice, it is still very different.Being on wheels will always be different from a thin steel blade because you are using the SIDES of the wheels to push off, and you glide on the peak edge.I tested the Rocker for a few months and after a while and even with proper maintenance, it still had a lot of movement. It is great for turns and pivots, but it is heavier, and is not great for my overall speed.Rollerhockey is a completely different game and so is inline skating. You can definitely use it as an off ice/ off season training tool, but stick with what works for inline hockey. If you are worried about it affecting your skating, I think it is negligible. If you are a good skater, you'll adjust very quickly. If anything it will work slightly different muscles and get you to be stronger since you will excercise a larger range going from ice to inline and back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troybruins89 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2005 What setup/chassis do you think would be best for training purposes only? If I dont need to put rocker chassis on I might just try out some different models of inlines and pick what feels best instead of buying an ice boot and having to make all of those modifications..from what Im reading that shouldnt hurt my ice skating, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted November 27, 2005 you will need to use a mix of 72 and 76mm wheels to create the radius you want on a rocker...i skate on a 9ft..but used a 10 ft on the Rocker...I thought it was a great tool if you are the type of person who after skating nothing but inline for a long interim, has trouble getting back into the rythym on the ice...it worked very well for me in that regard...but I just blew through wheels at times..got a lot of flat spots..but that might have just been an issue I have with Bravo wheels as it continued even when I went back to a Hi Lo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
