Skates for Roller, total roller nub

[docar15 1]

First, my apologies, I have never been on roller, seen roller hockey anywhere else outside YouTube, etc.

Looking to buy my first roller hockey skates.

I am currently in CCM V08 in size 8D an have been in CCMs and Grafs all my life. Will CCM V08 roller hockey skates (boots) fit the same?

I have been skating for about 30+ years now, yet I am paranoid that I will kill myself on these things. Kind of like skiing vs snowboarding.

Setting the boot fit aside, what are the best chassy - wheel combos for beginners?

Thanks in advance.

[thugnation00 0]

If you've been skating that long I think you'll be fine on inlines. The only part with potential for killing yourself is stopping. Other than that it's pretty much the same IMO.

Also to make the transition easier you might want to just get a pair of your favorite ice boots and throw a chassis on there.

Good luck.

[in da crease 0]

I was in the exact same boat last year. 30+ years of playing hockey. My kids have played for about 6 years and last year they picked up inline too. I enjoyed watching it so much, I jumped into the sport soon after. You will do fine and will have a blast if you get with the right group of players.

In my very limited experience, the CCM inline boot fit will be very similar to ice, but for some reason, inline boots felt different to me. I couldn't get over the difference so ended up mounting an inline chassis on a ice boot. I picked up a pair of ice skates on clearance to use as my inline boot (ccm size 8 no less :D ). I then had somebody remove the tuuk and mount Sprung Chassis on them. I really like the combo. It wasn't the cheapest route to go but it didn't break the bank either. More importantly, I'm comfortable in them and the transition back and forth from ice to roller is easy. If you're handy or have somebody that can mount chassis/tuuks, I would recommend looking at an ice boot of your choice with sprungs. I don't think you would be disappointed. The sprungs will give you a bit more of an "ice-feel". Not exactly by any stretch, but certainly some.

I'm still learning as I go with the inline thing but as for wheels, I use Rink Rat Hornets. They work and I really have no opinion one way or the other since It was the first wheel I put on there. My kids have used Milleniums, grippers, and Hotshots and have never complained about any of them. I will say I've tried a few sets of bearings between my kids and me and would highly recommend Bones. I use Reds (as well as one of my kids) and I really like them compared to the crap I originally bought (bevo I think). One of my kids is lucky enough to have Bones Swiss. They are very nice!

That's my opinion. Hopefully it helps. There were alot of helpful people here when I made that transition. I think you will find alot of useful information and alot of opinions but it should help you decide what direction to go.

Yep, stopping on wheels takes a little time to learn (still learning).

I've worked with a few inline to ice converts in my past and they really struggled stopping in ice. I think it may be easier going from ice to inline then the other way.

[docar15 1]

Dumb question. Is there such as thing as a wheel that I would be able to use inside at the inline rink and outside for skating around, playing in the parking lot, etc.?

I have been reading about Sprung setup. Looks like it is a good way to go. What are the differences between the A6, A7, and A8 chassis? Are 76mm wheels the way to go for a nub?

Many thanks for your time.

[Darshu 0]

Dumb question. Is there such as thing as a wheel that I would be able to use inside at the inline rink and outside for skating around, playing in the parking lot, etc.?

I have been reading about Sprung setup. Looks like it is a good way to go. What are the differences between the A6, A7, and A8 chassis? Are 76mm wheels the way to go for a nub?

Many thanks for your time.

You're not going to find a wheel that will work for inside and outside both, unfortunately. Indoor wheels will fall apart almost immediately if you skate on them outside and you'll never be able to stop on sportcourt with outdoor wheels. Changing your wheels doesn't take more than 5 minutes or so though, so it's not too big a deal to switch between sets.

[Holden Caulfield 5]

Docar 15:

Regarding killing yourself on inlines - they will feel different at first but eventually you get used to them and you will be able to go from ice to roller to ice without a problem.

In addition to stopping, another area that is different is tranisitioning between forward to backwards as inline skates do not pivot like an ice skate. Be ready for a difference so you don't fall the first time you try - eventually you will develop the muscle memory and it will be second nature.

KB

[docar15 1]

Thank you for your help. Sound like I would need to wear some protection when I give the rolle setup a try for the first ime.