Where is a good place to try/buy inline skates? and should i look for?
I'm looking to buy inline skates so that I can use them to commute with work.
I'm overweight (230lbs) and plan on skating ~8 miles a day, monday - friday.
I tried going to all the *mart stores in the area, Dicks Sporting Goods, duhnams sports...and they all have very little selection and all about the same quality.
So my questions, Where do i find a store that sells more than different pairs of skates so that I can try them and choose something that meets my needs?
Also,
What should i be looking for? I haven't skated in a decade, but when I did (this was in college) I was what I though "good" (jumping, quick turns, quick stops, stairs).
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Unless you're doing specialty stuff, what the big box stores have should be sufficient. I would also add REI Outdoor to your list.
As far as fit, I always like them to fit fairly snug, almost like ski boots. Make sure that they are consistently snug, it's no good to have your ankles flopping around while your calves are being choked. (My wife has that problem, she can't find ones that fit due to small feet and large calves from Irish Dance).
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