Tour Code-1s

[Caustic Mick 0]

Hello, I'm an ice player but am looking for good an inline skate for use in work on backwards crossovers, etc. I'm looking at the Tour Code-1s. Any feedback? Okay for outside use?

[Spreedizzle 1]

I have been using my Code 1's on a smooth concrete surface for 2 years. No major issues to speak of. I have however done a touch of preventative maintenance by spreading a thin layer of plastic epoxy at the junction of the toe cap/boot. I consistently drag my left toe on slap shots, and I do this to wear through the epoxy as opposed to the boot.

[Caustic Mick 0]

Are the factory wheels too soft for blacktop?

[DamnLocust 0]

I use them outdoors. They're a great skate, but they probably won't feel quite like that you're using on ice. They're a lower cut skate with a pretty good deal of forward flex and good stiffness. They've held up well for me, but I don't use them all that much anymore. The Hum'er frame is great for playing outdoors as you don't have to worry about different wheel sizes, and the 80mms will last you a good amount of time. My main gripe with them is the heel pitch of the skate, as I use Grafs for ice and it takes me a couple of minutes to get used to it again every time I play roller.

If you want the closest feel to your ice skates, your best bet would be to go with the same manufacturer of skate (if possible). This will give you a fit close to your ice boot.

depending on how serious you want to get into roller hockey, you may want to look into investing in a pair of sprung frames as well. I've never used them, but near everyone who has says they're the closest thing to ice that you'll find.

edit:

The Labeda genesis will chunk to all hell on blacktop. If you're a very light guy (I'm talking under 140-150) you might be able to get away with it for a little while. Otherwise, swap them out.

[Caustic Mick 0]

Great info! Thank you to both of you!

[youngin19 0]

I use mine outdoors also with no problems as of yet. I would suggest that you change the wheels over to a harder wheel though if you plan on using them outdoors.

Hope all goes well, enjoy!

I love my code 1's.

[thefelixculpa 0]

i've always preferred harder indoor wheels for outdoor...I like how they grip well but let you do a controlled slide at the same time. 80 or 78a usually last me for a 14 game outdoor season and I don't ever rotate. I don't feel like I get very good grip with true outdoor wheels

i'd recommend the green labeda grippers or those blue rink rats...can't remember the name of them

[Thockey17 1]

i've always preferred harder indoor wheels for outdoor...I like how they grip well but let you do a controlled slide at the same time. 80 or 78a usually last me for a 14 game outdoor season and I don't ever rotate. I don't feel like I get very good grip with true outdoor wheels

Give the RR World Cups a try. Sounds like they'd fit your need.

[TBLfan 25]

I ordered world cups along with code 1s.

World cups > everything else.

[li7039 0]

you putting sprungs on the code 1s?

[TBLfan 25]

plan on it.

[li7039 0]

nice, i just got a pair of code carbons and i love them

[TBLfan 25]

I just hope totalhockey comes through.

[Roach 0]

I have 2 pairs of Code-1's. The first pair is still on the original Hum'er chassis. The second pair I had converted to Sprungs. Both have been used indoor and outdoor with no problems. Chassis-wise, I prefer the Sprungs over the Hum'er. Sadly, I could never get used to the straight frame in spite of all the benefits I've read up on it. Boot-wise, the second pair I have has to get re-baked to fit as well as the first pair even if they're both the same boot. I'm very happy with the skate over-all. I have fallen and scraped them quite a bit on smooth and rough concrete and they are still holding up very well. Putting Sprungs on the second pair made me a believer. I would recommend anyone to do the same.