AboutPat Palmer Expertise I feel I can answer most questions regarding the sport. I`m a registered Artistic Roller Skating Coach and have taught at various rinks for over 20 years. I coach competitive dance teams and teach anyone from the beginner skater to the very advanced skater.
Experience I'm a registered coach and have credentials from both the Roller Skating Association and
USA Roller Sports which is recgonized by the US Olympic Committee.
Question My son now plays competitive roller hockey but needs new wheels. On his in line agressive skates, the wheels have a sort of hi -lo set up from 2 x72mm at the front,80mm centre and 78mm. He is keen for speed and grip for turns etc and weighs about 8 stone. I am unsure what durometer to get him (possibly 74a/76a) but also how the wheels should be set up in size now he has more experience. Should it be a flat set up with all 76,78 or 80mm wheels or stick with the hi-lo set up (which sems expensive as i can't seem to find the wheels as a pack. Any advise welcome. Many thanks Mike
Answer Hi Mike,
I wish I could help you but I can't. I deal mostly with artistic roller skating and some inline skating but not usually hockey. I would hate to give you the wrong information.
I would talk to his hockey coach and get his opinion. I'm sure he can recommend exactly what your son needs and what's best for him. Most coaches have a preference as to what their skaters are skating on.
