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bootspace
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I’ve saved up some dough and i’m looking at Them 909’s and USD aeon 60’s. I ride mostly street so i like being able to cruise around and go fast but still need a wide h block. If you’ve ridden either please share thoughts on what you think of them
Apr 22 2023 8:31PM
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tawmi
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909s are really really good. Very high quality, and a very good "all-rounder" skate, especially with the frame it comes with. They also work wonderfully with Intuitions. If they fit you, they're a no brainer imo
The Aeons are the gold standard skate for beginners and vert skaters with their idiot proof groove and power transfer but I personally do really like the ability to swap frames. UFS frames are also catching up with some very nice grooves. With that said, they're probably better for the style of skating you're describing. I'd even consider the Aeon 68 or 72 if you really want to zoom
Apr 23 2023 3:35AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Them's are pretty costly. Also consider these if that's your price range https://rollerwarehouse.com/Rollerblade-Blank-Sean-Keane-Pro-Skates.asp. Or buy just the boot and pick your frames/wheels.
Apr 23 2023 4:15PM
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Slowbro
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What ski boots do you wear? If you have a narrow foot Roces M12s or Razors Cults are great skates and can be had super cheap too. Roces is better quality but both are good. If your foot is wider then I second the Blank recommendation, Rollerblade makes very high quality stuff.

Make sure you read up on shell sizing before you buy as skates fit weird compared to ski boots.
Apr 23 2023 4:30PM
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EggMann
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Is skating cool? I never seen anyone just skating around. No hate just didnt know this was a thing
Apr 23 2023 10:08PM
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bootspace
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SlowbroWhat ski boots do you wear? If you have a narrow foot Roces M12s or Razors Cults are great skates and can be had super cheap too. Roces is better quality but both are good. If your foot is wider then I second the Blank recommendation, Rollerblade makes very high quality stuff.

Make sure you read up on shell sizing before you buy as skates fit weird compared to ski boots.


currently own cults but i’m ready to step it up, they are also pretty slow so i’m thinking aeon 60/68’s. love my cults though, perfect for short rides/ sessions on my pvc rail
Apr 23 2023 10:27PM
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Slowbro
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bootspacecurrently own cults but i’m ready to step it up, they are also pretty slow so i’m thinking aeon 60/68’s. love my cults though, perfect for short rides/ sessions on my pvc rail

Sounds like you’re more in need of a good flat setup than new skates. Aeons are a great option if you want them, but a good flat frame like symetrics or entente diridari and some new wheels will be just as fast
Apr 24 2023 1:17AM
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Newsheepers
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bootspacecurrently own cults but i’m ready to step it up, they are also pretty slow so i’m thinking aeon 60/68’s. love my cults though, perfect for short rides/ sessions on my pvc rail


how hard is it to slide a pvc rail on blades?
Apr 24 2023 1:15PM
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Icant_kfed
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Newsheepershow hard is it to slide a pvc rail on blades?


Harder than skis
Apr 24 2023 2:57PM
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bootspace
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Newsheepershow hard is it to slide a pvc rail on blades?


i agree that it’s harder than skis, and tbh i do more soul tricks with blades cause they’re more fun
Apr 24 2023 7:09PM
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bootspace
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SlowbroSounds like you’re more in need of a good flat setup than new skates. Aeons are a great option if you want them, but a good flat frame like symetrics or entente diridari and some new wheels will be just as fast


i’ve kind of been eyeing oysi frames, do you think they’d be worth it over the ones you mentioned?
Apr 24 2023 7:10PM
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Slowbro
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bootspacei’ve kind of been eyeing oysi frames, do you think they’d be worth it over the ones you mentioned?

Oysis are supposed to be great too yeah. A little harder to buy wheels for but probably even easier to grind on than the other options. I think 50/50 and Mushroom Blading make wheels in the right sizes for Oysi
Apr 24 2023 8:50PM
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Slowbro
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EggMannIs skating cool? I never seen anyone just skating around. No hate just didnt know this was a thing


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1069945/Chris-Haffey---Leading-The-Blind



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1069946/Bang---Feinberg
Apr 24 2023 9:14PM
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EggMann
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Slowbrohttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1069945/Chris-Haffey---Leading-The-Blind



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1069946/Bang---Feinberg

thats tough as hell.

ngl makes me wanna pick up blading
Apr 25 2023 1:52AM
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Farmville420
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I hear thems are the shit rn
Apr 25 2023 4:28PM
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bootspace
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Farmville420I hear thems are the shit rn


100%, everyone who’s anyone is rocking 909’s
Apr 25 2023 6:37PM
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