pantherstud09 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Currently, i am playing ice hockey but the season is ending in a couple of months. In the summer i love to play roller hockey for a couple of teams. My wheels are shot. If anyone has any ideas for what kind of new wheels i should get, let me know. I dont want to spend to much on them. Let me know what kind, the price, and where can i get them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSW1618 5 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 first off what surface are you gonna be playing on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherstud09 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 not concrete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAMPS19 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 I would strongly suggest the Rink Rat Hot Shots. Depending on your weight you will want to choose the hardness, 76A for light weight and 80A for heavier. The hot shots are a very good and very durable wheel that will last you all summer and longer depending on your frequency of play and your surface. You can get the wheels at most online hockey shops but I would recommend www.inlinewarehouse.com because they give you free shipping on orders of 50 bucks or more. The wheels I believe are 6 bucks each, or if those are a bit pricey I would try the TB 822. They seem like a very nice alternative at a couple bucks cheaper than the Hot Shots. Don't buy Hyper Wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Yes you cant go wrong if you stay in the Rink Rat family... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stainy 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 I have Rink Rat MB 816's on my new Helium 10k'sWheels were awesome... untill the second training session where one of the front ones blew out...I was kinda surprised as I'm not that heavy or hard on my skates (i thought)They were the 76A wheels... So I might try harder ones next.But yeah other than the blow out they were extremely nice wheels.It could have been a one off fluke, but some of the others have wear signs.. I'll know by the end of the week.I skate on smoothed/painted concrete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 I have Rink Rat MB 816's on my new Helium 10k'sWheels were awesome... untill the second training session where one of the front ones blew out...I was kinda surprised as I'm not that heavy or hard on my skates (i thought)They were the 76A wheels... So I might try harder ones next.But yeah other than the blow out they were extremely nice wheels.It could have been a one off fluke, but some of the others have wear signs.. I'll know by the end of the week.I skate on smoothed/painted concrete. Thats why...RR's arent meant to be used on painted concrete or reg. concrete unless they are the world cup model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSW1618 5 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 yeah use those bad boys on sport court man.. and especially the 10ks.. ur boots gonna be torn up.. good luck with that.. and theres signs of wear because its not the right surface Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stainy 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Cool thanks for that guys....I'll save the RR's for when we play on sport court rinks.What could you suggest for concrete? (like I said it is smooth polished and painted)I see everyone's saying stay away from hypers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Rink Rat World Cup Wheels...Cant go wrong with those for concrete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shute 4 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 RR wheels are perfect for that kinda of concrete... i think they are thinking of outdoor on the street concrete cause if you use those world cup wheels on a indoor concrete rink you'll just slide all over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hehatemefrisbee 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 i had been using Rink Rat Hornets for 2 years, and just recently i switched over to Labeda Fusions. IMO they feel way better than the Rink Tats. I'd reccomend them for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raygunpk 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 whats wrong with hyper wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevoc 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 whats wrong with hyper wheels? I love my Hyper formula G era wheels. Awesome and inexpensive. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 a lot of wheel stuff is trial and error...I was hyper guy forever, but the newer stuff ('00 forward) hasn't worked for me..I've used Revision for the past 6 months or so and love them..prior to I'd used the Hornet's..also a good wheel...and they'd be my first choice if the Revision's were out of stock.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 You should check out those Labeda team usa wheels they have around I know hockeymonkey and inlinewarehouse has them...they are like the gripper lites and good wheels for the price also I think hockeygiant has some formula G's on sale pretty cheap those are pretty good wheels for the money as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveTheWave 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Can't go wrong with Gripper Dynasty Pro's. Make sure to get the right hardness per your weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stainy 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 I;ve been hearing about some new Labeda Genesis wheels...Any good?Then again I guess it comes down to horses for courses :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamlabeda 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2006 The Labeda Genesis is our high end light weight mini-bearing wheel. If you have mini's they are definitely the way to go, great grip, speed and wear in an extremely light wheel. They had a few core issues when they first came out but the problems have been remedied and the wheels are phenomenal.The Fuzion is Labeda's newest 608 wheel and in my opinion the hottest wheel of 2006. I would put it up against any other wheel companies top wheel and watch it come out on top. Unmatched grip, speed and wear and lighter by a few grams to boot! All of the top players swear by them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
