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blackmesa
03-26-2008, 03:35 PM
Hello all. Im 18 and looking to play in some outdoor rec roller hockey games over the summer. I believe the surface is sportcourt. I'm a complete beginner to inline hockey so I had some quick questions.

1) What the correct hardness for an outdoor court? I've noticed that some wheel charts include the players weight (Im 140, its a work in progress ;)) but would that really factor in, in my case?
2) Im currently considering either the RBK 3k or 5k skates as my first pair. Does anyone know of the differences between these two? I'll spend the money on the 5ks if it means getting a good pair of skates but I dont seem to see any difference between the two from what I've read online.
3) How is the majority of stopping done while playing inline hockey? Do you just make quick turns, slide similar to and ice hockey stop or do you have to do that crazy spin around and power slide thing?

Thanks.
quick_dry
03-26-2008, 06:50 PM
stopping looks more like an ice hockey stop.

if you're skating on sport court you'll want something pretty soft and grippy, the harder 'outdoor' wheels are named with the idea that you'd be skating on asphalt/street type surfaces.

good luck with your hockey :)
DannyG
03-26-2008, 08:20 PM
stopping looks more like an ice hockey stop.

if you're skating on sport court you'll want something pretty soft and grippy, the harder 'outdoor' wheels are named with the idea that you'd be skating on asphalt/street type surfaces.

good luck with your hockey :)

durmoeter rating of 76A, 74A, or lower...some manufacturers label their wheels as "soft" or "extra soft," which usually refers to the above durometers...anything in the 80's, and you'll slip around like carazy...good luck with the rebok skates...mt recommendation is either tour or mission, just personal opinion.

learn to stop startng with tight turns, and kick/slide the outside rear wheels just like an ice skate...you will get used to stopping, and you will find it is the same as on ice, althought the "touch and feel" of wheels on floor differs from ice blades digging into ice surface...

I hope you become an inline player for life.