I must agree with the getting better/best pads before upgrading to better skates... if you fall badly on crummy pads, your messed up knees will not allow you to to utilize those fabulous skates anyway. You are likely to fall for a while when start...
Just to add to the stuff nobody should listen to:
I've been skating derby for 5.5 years. I currently have the 265's, after skating on the 125's for four years. I have wide feet, so the 265's are GREAT for that, as they run more true to size than ...
I read over everyone else's and I don't know your stats but let me tell you that the skater makes the skate and NOT vice versa. Try everyone's you can. Wheels, different boots, etc. I have seen VERY amazing jammers on R3's and also 695's and there...
i also have the Reidell Wicked 265s, i have not skated on anything else so as far as i know, i love them! it is what at least half of our team skates with it seems, and when we play other teams i've noticed alot have the same as well. i've been sk...
I started out with a $100 pair of skates that were trashed within a month. Luckily(?) they were stolen from my car and I was forced to buy new ones. I got the riedell 265s and I LOVE them. So comfortable. My break-in time was not long at all. No b...
I just got a pair of atom strokers and they are incredible! They are grippy but still give you speed, especially paired with bones reds. And they are smooth like butter, no joke. They are pricey, but you get what you pay for. The best wheel out th...
I agree about the safety equipment. Last season was my first and i should have bought the top of the line pads 1st. Trust me you knees will thank you.
Then save for the boot. My first skates got trashed so I'm glad I went with a mid level boot fro...