Bsx Roller

Bsx Roller

Which inline skates to get?

I just need some inline skates to mess around with and to keep in shape when off the ice. Nothing to expensive like under $130.00. I just need them for a local roller rink, because the ones I have are old and hurt my ankles. These are the three I've been looking at, give me your opinion on which one I should get and why:

http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/viewlarge.html?PCODE=BSX

http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/viewlarge.html?PCODE=RHV029

http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/viewlarge.html?PCODE=RH3K

Thanks

If I had to pick one of those, I would pick the Reebok 3k or the Mission BSX. However, NONE of these skates are going to offer a long-term solution for playing roller hockey. Any skate, ice or inline, that is less than $150-200 when it is a current product will not provide the support, protection, or durability that you need to play hockey correctly.

In short, you get what you pay for, and that is ESPECIALLY true in hockey.

Mission BSX:
Mission is a quality company that has now been bought by Bauer. I don't know what what will mean for future production of skates, nor do I know what it could mean for warrenty issues. They've been making skates for a while, but you're looking at a low end product here. The boot is not stiff and when you try to corner your foot will actually fold the sides of the skate instead of allowing you to turn.

If you're willing to look at something just a little more expensive, check out the Mission DSX. It's just a little more durable and might have a little more staying power.

CCM 2.0:
If you buy this skate, expect to have some issues nearly immediately. The rivets like to come out of this one, sometimes ripping through the sole of the boot. This is because there are no copper rivets on this skate to provide extra durability in pressure points. If you buy these, take them to a skate shop and get coppers put in the back two holes on each skate.

Again, the boot is not stiff and will fold on you.

RBK 3K:
This does not have copper rivites either, but the skate is put together in a much more complete way. The sole is more durable, so rivets will not rip through it as easily. You should still look into putting coppers in, but this skate is the most solid of the three. The toe box and sides of the skate have a lot of venting, keeping your foot a bit cooler and drier than it would otherwise be.

You'll also want to consider the wheel set up. Mission uses a "Hi-Lo" setup, which consists of two 80mm wheels and two 76 mm. RBK and CCM (RBK owns CCM, by the way) use a "Hi-Mid-Lo," which uses an 80mm, two 76mm, and a 72mm. The larger variety of wheels mean that the setup can be a little more costly to maintain.

If I had to pick one, I would pick the 3k for its venting and better construction in comparison to the other two. If you're willing to go up just a little bit in price, check out the Mission DSX (usually around $150), which will provide better and stiffer support in a more durable package. Just remember that you're going to get what you pay for and while $100 may seem like a lot of money, the high-end skates cost $500 or $600. These low end skates are going to break down quickly.