What does 80mm mean for rollerblade wheels?

What does 80mm mean for rollerblade wheels?

Aggressive skate wheels are small and very hard (42 – 72mm, 88 / 90A), recreational and fitness wheels are large and medium hardness (70mm – 90mm, 78 – 84A), speed skates are very large and medium hardness (90 – 100mm, 78 – 85A), and hockey skates are medium and relatively soft (72 – 80mm, 72 – 74 A).

Can you put any wheels on inline skates?

Most inline skates use wheels that are all the same size (flat setup), but some use Hi-Lo, ‘rockered’ or anti-rocker setups, which will require different sized wheels for the different wheel positions. Be sure to check all 4 wheels on your skate to ensure that they will all fit and spin without hitting your boot.

What does 80A mean on rollerblade wheels?

Multi-Surface
80A (Multi-Surface) – While still considered a multi-purpose wheel, 80A wheels are less grippy than 78A wheels and perform best on smoother rough surfaces, for example wood, or painted and sealed outdoor surfaces. They do not provide enough grip for sport courts, no matter the skater’s weight.

What size wheels are best for inline skates?

Inline Skate Wheel Profiles

• 42-72mm for aggressive skating.
• 72-80mm for slalom skating.
• 64-80mm for roller hockey skating.
• 68-76mm for artistic or figure inline skating.
• 70-78mm for general recreational skating.
• 76-90mm for serious fitness skating.
• 90-110mm for speed and marathon skating.

What do bigger wheels on rollerblades do?

Best for the need to speed – Bigger wheels are difficult to accelerate at first, but once they are rolling, they offer the best speed. They trap more energy while rolling and can maintain the speed for a much longer duration making them a perfect choice to run marathons.

Why do some inline skates have small wheels?

These are called Anti Rocker wheels. They are usually made of either a much harder urethane or a plastic similar to the material of your frames. They are used to grind on, and slightly roll as you hit bumps, or cracks so you don’t stick while rolling across the object.

Are 90a wheels soft?

Skateboard wheels are made from polyurethane (PU) and their hardness is measured in durometer. Most range between 75a to 104a. Any wheel in the 78a to 90a range is considered a soft wheel, 90a to 98a is in the middle, 99a+ is referred to as a hard wheel.

Are bigger roller skate wheels faster?

Smaller wheels provide maneuverability needed for aggressive skating, artistic skating, roller dancing, and roller hockey, while wheels on the larger side will provide a smoother ride and faster speed than the smaller wheel. Larger wheels are typically used for fitness and speed skating.

Is 99A good for street?

96a to 99a are good wheels for all-around use. They offer a balance between grip and speed, making them a beginner’s choice for both street skateboarding and for smooth surfaces like skate parks and ramps.

Is 100A good for street skating?

Hard Wheels Skateboard wheels between 96A and 100A is fine for regular street skaters, a safe choice would be 99A. Pro skaters for often skate wheels between 100A and 84B. Very hard wheels are not comfortable on rough roads, they also tend to slide on slick surfaces.