Buy Riedell R3 Quad Skates - ABEC5 - White Size 5Riedell R3 Quad Skates - ABEC5 - White Size 5 Product Description:
- The New Riedell R3 features a new vinyl boot from Riedell.
- It is well-padded for comfort. Mounted to the PowerDyne Nylon plate with metal double action trucks
- 62mm Radar Cayman wheels with power groove
- Kwik ABEC 5 bearings.
- Available in men's sizes 1 - 14 whole sizes only, medium width. Women should choose one size smaller.
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Riedell R3 Quad Skates - ABEC5 - White Size 5
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
A great entry-level speed skate!
By Missy Meyer
I researched and tried on quite a few low-top speed skates in the $100 range -- I didn't intend to become a figure skater or a derby queen, I just wanted a good quality skate so I could get exercise and rediscover a little bit of youth at the rink. I finally settled on the Riedell R3s. I'd heard that they were the quality of a $150 or $175 skate for a lower price.After skating on these for several months at my local rink, I have to agree. Of course, these aren't the fastest skates in the world; you can spend closer to a thousand dollars and get some really speedy skates. But for the price, these are an excellent beginner's speed skate.They'll need adjusting out of the box (as all skates do), to make sure the wheels are all spinning evenly, and none are tightened down too hard. If you're skating at a rink, there's probably someone in the pro shop who can help you get them even. They have adjustable double-action trucks, which can be tightened up when you're just starting, and loosened as you get more comfortable.The bearings, ABEC-5s, are a sizeable step up from the ABEC-1 found on most $50 skates. The wheels themselves are wide and a bit grippy, which can help with balance for a beginning skater. The skates also have adjustable toe stops that can be replaced with plugs, another step up from the fixed toe stops on lesser skates. The white version of this skate comes with two pair of laces, pink and white. They also come with a skate wrench, although I prefer to carry around a socket wrench in my bag (it's easier to get into tight places).On the pro side, they have a wider toe box than other skates in the price range. On the con side, the insole is very thin; if you need arch support or more cushion, you'll have to add in extra insoles. Also, the tongues are a bit stiff when new; they'll take a few hours of skating to soften up. I had such a good experience with these skates, two of my skating chums bought them too.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.It's A Fantastic Skate, But...
By Cydni Perkins
You know how it says to order one size smaller for ladies? Don't. I did and my spiffy new skates are too small.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.R3 w/ ABEC 5 bearings
By William H. Bonnie
I just bought these for my wife and she loves them, so far. I have to agree with the 1/2 to 1 full size smaller recommendation.I didn't get them from Amazon, though. I bought them from my local skate shop for $113 after tax. They also came with a cheep but effective tool to adjust trucks and wheels AND pink laces. I assume that those will also be inside this box, but they are not advertised here... Perhaps another reviewer will say if they are or not?!?They were bought for the sole purpose of rink skating and came highly recommended by the rink shop as their most common skate sold.If she were going to really challenge them, I might consider spending more on an even better skate, but I am very confidant she will get at least a few good years out of these and feel proud wearing them.UPDATE: After 1.5 years, these skates are still in terrific shape with the only complaint that my fiance gets a blister at the top of her ankle (from the skate tongue), every time we go out for more than 90 minutes. She skates occasionally. Personally, I feel they still need breaking in. She does keep the ankle strap rather tight. Still, this was an excellent purchase because I can't justify spending $300+ for someone who skates only 12 times per year. Still, she needed something decent. If I were to do it again, I might have bought her the high boot skates (Mustangs or Angels), but for folks that like ankle mobility in a skate, these are a terrific entry level skate that FAR exceed all my beginner skates.
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