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- Seba (I haven\u2019t come across a bad one yet, but the latest collection has a lot of bells and whistles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rollerblade (watch out for old stock and knock-offs like \u2018Rollerskate\u2019 etc. The brand itself is perfectly fine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fila (watch out for old stock and cheap models, including those with non-interchangeable frames. The brand does, however, also have some top-of-the-range models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- K2 (often has styles suitable for wider feet too)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Powerslide (there are cheaper, comfortable models that can wear out quickly, but there are also high-quality options. Powerslide also produced a copy of the Seba Urban which you can find at Decathlon, featuring a Trinity chassis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Newcomers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- FR skates (a continuation of the classic Seba Urban, read more here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oxello MF500 (I know Oxello skates as ones that bend easily,\u00a0the MF500 is the first one I haven\u2019t heard any complaints about. It looks similar to the Seba Urban and similar models, but the price is remarkably low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also worth checking whether replacement parts are available. Is it a skateboard with a standard frame? If so, you could buy a different frame later on, or at the very least, it means you\u2019ll probably find replacement parts more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This is an example of a classic frame (the most common type)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne mounting screw at the front and one at the rear, each secured to a plate on the boat against a plate on the frame; the frame plate is slightly higher at the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A feature unique to Powerslide is the \u2018Trinity\u2019 frame, which uses two screws at the front, allowing the toe to remain slightly lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA third standard is the UFS frame. This frame originates from the world of \u2018aggressive\u2019 skates (for use in the skatepark), and the mounting points at the front and rear are at the same height. You don\u2019t get that heel-strike sensation here, or it\u2019s barely noticeable. These frames were originally only available for small wheels, but recently you\u2019ve also been seeing them with larger wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRecommended shops:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Sportservice (Michel Segers) in Dessel: It\u2019s best to make an appointment with Michel himself. You can try on skates in the shop and there\u2019s space to have a go on them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dims Destelbergen: long-standing supplier to most competitive skaters, but is now holding a clearance sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SlidingTiger Gent: I\u2019ve never been there myself, but I know plenty of people who\u2019ve bought good brands there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Online: if you can return items for free (Zalando), that\u2019s an option, but you can\u2019t rely on any customer service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Decathlon: good warranty service, but I\u2019m afraid you\u2019re unlikely to receive much personal assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Finally, I should mention that I\u2019ve limited myself to recreational inline skates. If you have ambitions in competitive skating, you might also want to consider speed skates (also known as \u2018skeelers\u2019 in Flemish):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese skates do not provide ankle support. This makes skating technically more challenging, but these \u2018race cars\u2019 are a must-have for competitive skaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You won\u2019t find quad skates on the list either. \u2018Quad\u2019 is the name given to the traditional \u2018roller skate\u2019 style of skating (as opposed to \u2018in-line\u2019) that still has its place today. Not ideal for the road, but perfect for tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Oxello MF500 (I know Oxello skates as ones that bend easily,\u00a0the MF500 is the first one I haven\u2019t heard any complaints about. It looks similar to the Seba Urban and similar models, but the price is remarkably low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n