shades9323 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 I am looking for some outdoor skates. Will be playing a little street hockey on a basketball court. It is kind of in rough shape. I will also be using them on a rail-trail some as well. I'd like to keep the price at $150 or less. What should I look at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vet88 674 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 I'd recommend you go for an all 80mm setup, the bigger the wheel the better it goes over rough surfaces. Then buy the hardest possible wheels you can find for them and you should get ok use out of the wheels. Alkali CA5's are on clearance and with a sale on (21% off at inline warehouse) they would be sub $150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shades9323 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 I'd recommend you go for an all 80mm setup, the bigger the wheel the better it goes over rough surfaces. Then buy the hardest possible wheels you can find for them and you should get ok use out of the wheels. Alkali CA5's are on clearance and with a sale on (21% off at inline warehouse) they would be sub $150. How do you size these? I wear NikeBauer Supreme 50's on the ice. Should I size the skates similarly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Alkali Skates run 1 to 1.5 below your shoe size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Souldriver 64 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Not much better than the alkali clearance + holiday 21% off sale right now, as long as they fit your foot they should be gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shades9323 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Ok, so the next question would be the Ca5 or RPD comp? What are the differences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Very similar features but the Comp has our newer Chassis (lower to the ground, better turning, better balanced), wider forefoot and reduced toe spring. Both are good options, and you can't go wrong with either. I personally would go with the Comp (because of the Chassis). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shades9323 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 What wheels would you suggest for outdoor skating? Can I pop the bearings out of the wheels that come with the skates and put them in other wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strosedefence34 175 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 What wheels would you suggest for outdoor skating? Can I pop the bearings out of the wheels that come with the skates and put them in other wheels?you should be able to use the same bearings providing you do not get wheels with micro hubs. Seeing as those wheels are less popular you shouldn't run into that issue. Labeda Gripper Asphalts are one of the better wheels out there for outdoor inline. Right now Im currently skating on some tron wheels (http://www.hockeytron.com/Hockey-Skates/inline-hockey-wheels/Tron-Mega-Hz-Oudoor-Inline-Hockey-Wheels.html) I have only used them twice in a pickup game of hockey on a tennis court so I cannot comment on the durability just yet, but they are getting the job done. As far as wheels go you really can't go wrong with anything of a durometer rating of 82A and above. Also recommended is a skate tool. Something along the lines of this http://www.hockeytron.com/Hockey-Skates/inline-hockey-bearings/Sonic-Pro-Inline-Hockey-Skate-Tool.html . It will help with changing bearings and rotating wheels. This will help when changing bearings or rotating wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vet88 674 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 How do you size these? I wear NikeBauer Supreme 50's on the ice. Should I size the skates similarly?I don't know if the sizing has changed between NikeBauer Supreme line and the current Supreme line.With reference to TotalOnes that fit me well for length (toes close to feathering the cap) and I'm a D then I'd buy a 1/2 size up eg TO's size 8 width D = Alkali size 8.5. If you are an E or EE and the length is perfect then you would be looking at 1 size up. Do the pencil test and see how they fit you for length then go from there.If you have any access to Graf skates then Alkali fit similar in length to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shades9323 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 you should be able to use the same bearings providing you do not get wheels with micro hubs. Seeing as those wheels are less popular you shouldn't run into that issue. Labeda Gripper Asphalts are one of the better wheels out there for outdoor inline. Right now Im currently skating on some tron wheels (http://www.hockeytron.com/Hockey-Skates/inline-hockey-wheels/Tron-Mega-Hz-Oudoor-Inline-Hockey-Wheels.html) I have only used them twice in a pickup game of hockey on a tennis court so I cannot comment on the durability just yet, but they are getting the job done. As far as wheels go you really can't go wrong with anything of a durometer rating of 82A and above. Also recommended is a skate tool. Something along the lines of this http://www.hockeytron.com/Hockey-Skates/inline-hockey-bearings/Sonic-Pro-Inline-Hockey-Skate-Tool.html . It will help with changing bearings and rotating wheels. This will help when changing bearings or rotating wheels. At 155lbs, might an 80a wheel work ok for me outdoors? Or should I stick with 82-84? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strosedefence34 175 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 At 155lbs, might an 80a wheel work ok for me outdoors? Or should I stick with 82-84?Honestly I stopped playing competitive inline over 10 years ago so my knowledge of wheels isn't what it used to be. If I'm playing inline its just on a tennis court. I used to love using old indoor wheels (72a) grippers instead of outdoor wheels although they wore down too fast. You would defiantly get more grip from an 80A but consider the surface you are playing on. If it is really rough go with a hire rating so they last longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shades9323 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Honestly I stopped playing competitive inline over 10 years ago so my knowledge of wheels isn't what it used to be. If I'm playing inline its just on a tennis court. I used to love using old indoor wheels (72a) grippers instead of outdoor wheels although they wore down too fast. You would defiantly get more grip from an 80A but consider the surface you are playing on. If it is really rough go with a hire rating so they last longer.Playing would just be on a tennis court for now and riding on asphalt railtrails. I was wondering about the 80's because there I haven't found any yellow 82-84's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strosedefence34 175 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Playing would just be on a tennis court for now and riding on asphalt railtrails. I was wondering about the 80's because there I haven't found any yellow 82-84's!I think you are talking about the Grippers which are not meant for outdoor use. The asphalt ones are orange and if you look on inline warehouse they are all 84A http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Labeda_Gripper_Asphalt_Outdoor_Wheels_2013/descpage-LGA3.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
