If you recall, I initially bought the 120 (Uptown) with the PowerDyne Thrust Nylon plate based on research for the best beginner setup. The rationale was that the Uptown nylon plate has flexibility that beginners may benefit from vice the hard and rigid (Juice) aluminum plate that is less forgiving if you make a mistake. Obviously, being a newbie to the craft, I chose the first. Even on Riedell’s site, they list the Juice as “… ideal for intermediate and advanced skaters upgrading to a performance-focused rhythm setup.” They also describe the Uptown as “This reinforced boot combines with the sturdy PowerDyne Thrust nylon plate for a skate that’s built to support your moves and encourage you to try new ones.” When I tried on the Juice, it didn’t feel sturdy enough and when I was testing the edges, it just felt like it wanted to collapse when I leaned on my right skate. This was upsetting to say the least, considering all the research I did and the amount of money I spent. I would have just returned them and purchased the Juice but I can’t use UPS from out here in China so I bought the Uptown to replace them (only to later on find out that I may have gotten away with just replacing the stock cushions with harder one…obviously I didn’t know that was a thing). Anyhow, I’m not going to use the new ones yet until I feel like I’ve got a grasp of all of the fundamentals down. But I’ll have my upgrade in hand when I’m ready to move forward. P.S. I got harder cushions so I’m going to replace them on the Uptowns and see if they feel more stable.

Barely broken in. After visiting skate shop I learned I have the wrong size. Serious offers only. Send a direct message

Hi Skate Peeps! I skated in these for 6 months and realized they were too big. Know anyone interested in buying my Wifa Black Roller Skates Women’s Size 8? *STD Ion plates 7mm axel. *Hybrid Wheels- STD VYLC 63mm 90A -8mm bearing with a 1mm sleeve. *Blue jam plugs. The skates are in great condition with a few scuffs on the toes. Please see my ebay listing link https://ebay.us/m/vi6s4K Thank you!

Free! I have a brand new set of Green/Turquoise Riedell Criss Cross Duo laces (Derby Laces, 108" / 275cm) up for grabs. Bought them over a year ago for my old boots, but switched to a different pair of Sk8s before I ever used them. They've only been unrolled at the ends so I could check out the colour — otherwise unused. Hit me up if you’d like them!

Good morning all, I have a pair of moxi strawberry lemonade roller skates, size 7, warn once to practice skating 4 years ago when my daughter tried teaching me. Life got in the way, surgery on a toe and now I can get my foot in the skates. Is anyone is interested in buying them for $75. They are literally like new. I bought a new pair and waiting for them to arrive . Super excited to get started.