What kind of roller blades should I get?

What kind of roller skates should i get? ( what do you recomend?)?

• OK. so every friday i just go to a regular skating rink which is used for stupid kid party's and indoor hockey. I use rental skates there, but i want some of my own. not the cheep ones you get at target and Academy. i want the real stuff. iv looked online and stuff but i still don't know what KIND of skates i should get. like indoor skates is what i need but should i get roller derby ones? even if i don't play roller derby? Or what should i get? whats the difference between all skates? and where can i get the best? thanks a bunch.!

• Answer:

  Here's a breakdown of the different type of skates there are and what they are used for. . Artistic skates are used in many different skating disciplines, but the easiest comparison is to that of a figure skate used on ice. Like ice skating, an Artistic skate is used on a roller skating surface for single free skate, pairs skating, solo dance, pairs dancing, precision or synchronized skating, and show teams. Jam skates are different than any other type of roller skate because of its unique low-cut design and lack of toe stop. Yes, they do not have a break. They feature lightweight frames for fast, agile movement for the skating style associated with jam skating. From a usage standpoint, speed skates are intended to be used in lap skating, time trials, sprints, relays and marathons. They typically offer lightweight plates to reduce fatigue for skating long distances Derby skates are designed specifically for use in the sport of roller derby, though they resemble the everyday roller skate design. Derby skates feature a low-cut boot design with a lace up closure and Velcro strap to properly position and fasten the foot in place. The boot design itself has more padding than a speed or jam skate so that it can withstand the bashing and bumping that roller derby entails. Similar to a Jam skate, Rhythm skates are designed for dancing, shuffle skating, and slides. The difference between a Rhythm skate and a Jam skate is most evident in the boot design. Unlike a Jam skate boot, a Rhythm skate boot is not low cut. In fact, the boot design looks very similar to an Artistic skate, essentially providing you with the ankle support benefits of an Artistic skate, but the freedom of movement of a Jam skate. Rhythm skates do not have the traditional toe stop, but instead a dance plug like a Jam skate. One additional thing to keep in mind is indoor and outdoor skates are the same except for the wheels. Outdoor skates have softer wheels which help with going over cracks and bumps in the surface. Softer wheels have a better grip than harder wheels. Indoor wheels are harder so they can roll easily on indoor rinks and surfaces The typical size of an indoor quad skate wheel is 62mm in diameter by 35 to 44mm in width. The width of a wheel corresponds to the speed that you want to travel. The suggested indoor wheel durometors are as follows, 97A for standard surfaces, 95A for slippery surfaces and 92A for extra slippery surfaces (Yes, not all rinks are the same).