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Rollerblade Twister Edge – Not So Twisty
from LocoSkates on 20 Jun 2025

The Rollerblade Twister Edge skate is a staple in the premium segment of Freestyle inline skates. It’s got a whol;e bunch of great features that make it stand out against other models in it’s class. Jake takes a closer look at components, fit, engineering and reports back on how they skate.The main models of the Rollerblade Twister Edge skates are the ‘XT’ model, 2025 versions just here:Mens: https://www.locoskates.com/products/rollerblade-2022-twister-edge-xt-skates-black?_pos=1&_psq=twister&_ss=e&_v=1.0Womens: https://www.locoskates.com/products/rollerblade-2022-twister-edge-xt-w-skates-black-green?_pos=5&_sid=a15c356fc&_ss=rVideo/Edit: Jake EleyArtwork: Duncan Barton0:00 Intro0:50 Variants2:15 Three reasons it stands out3:56 Liner/insole/tongue4:35 Shock Absorber5:16 Anti Torsion Box6:37 Wheels/Bearings7:32 Trying them on8:32 Footboard sizer9:30 Skating9:58 Impressions

Best Inline Skates For Beginners. Four Obvious Choices…
from LocoSkates on 12 Jun 2025

When it comes to buying your first pair of inline skates you can be overwhelmed with too much choice. Not only that but it can be hard to understand which TYPE of skate is best for you (4 Wheels? Wheel size? Boot material? Frame length?).In this simplified buyers guide we’ve taken most of the confusion away and provided you with the 4 best choices for adult inline skates based on your budget (we’ve still kept all the prices cheap though).Jake takes you through offerings from Rollerblade, Flying Eagle, Echo and FR Skates, all top choices for beginner inline skates.1. Flying Eagle Shrike Lite Skates: https://www.locoskates.com/products/flying-eagle-shrike-lite-skates-black?_pos=1&_psq=shrike&_ss=e&_v=1.02. Rollerblade RB80 Skates:Mens/Unisex: https://www.locoskates.com/products/rollerblade-rb80-skates?_pos=1&_psq=rb80&_ss=e&_v=1.0Womens: https://www.locoskates.com/products/rollerblade-rb80-womens-skates?_pos=2&_psq=rb80&_ss=e&_v=1.03. FR Skates FRX80:Mens/Unisex: https://www.locoskates.com/products/fr-skates-frx-80?_pos=1&_psq=frx&_ss=e&_v=1.0Womens: https://www.locoskates.com/products/fr-skates-frw-80-black-pink?_pos=2&_psq=frw&_ss=e&_v=1.04. Echo Freeskate: https://www.locoskates.com/products/echo-80mm-freeskates-black?_pos=1&_psq=echo+freeskate&_ss=e&_v=1.0Additionally, check out this larger collection of great options Beginner Inline skates for adults: hhttps://www.locoskates.com/collections/best-for-beginners-adult-inline-skates

Bauer Killers? Rio Roller Flow Hockey Skates
from LocoSkates on 16 Apr 2025

With Bauer Roller Skate conversions being so popular amongst quad roller skaters at the moment, the introduction of the Rio Roller Flow Hockey skates as an off-the-shelf solution is pretty appealing. Here I review the skate in full, test out how it skates and compare directly with the Bauer rollerskate conversion boots.With Jake Eley.You can find the Rio Roller Flow Hockey Quad Roller skates here:https://www.locoskates.com/products/rio-roller-flow-hockey-quad-skates?_pos=1&_psq=hockey&_ss=e&_v=1.0

The Most Versatile Skate Ever Made – Iqon ACT Full Review
from LocoSkates on 23 Mar 2025

The Iqon ACT is an inline skate boot that allows you to effectively skate Aggressive, Freestyle (cruising/recreational) and Wizard all on the same boot. ACT stands for ‘Aggressive’, ‘Classic’, Trinity’ which refers to the mounting options on the base of the skate. The skate is innovative to say the least with many never-seen-before features allowing you to customise the overall feel of the skate.With Jake EleyFind out more about each Iqon skate option here:Iqon ACT AG (for Aggressive skating): https://www.locoskates.com/products/iqon-act-ag-team-skates-for-aggressive-skating?variant=54958893629818&_pos=5&_fid=692a0433c&_ss=cIqon ACT Interlink boot (shell-only): https://www.locoskates.com/products/iqon-act-interlock-boot-only-skates?variant=54959010120058&_pos=4&_fid=692a0433c&_ss=cIqon ACT WZ (for Wizard skating): https://www.locoskates.com/products/iqon-act-wz-team-skates-for-wizard-style?_pos=6&_fid=692a0433c&_ss=cIqon ACT CL (for recreational / Cruising): https://www.locoskates.com/products/iqon-act-cl-team-skates-for-cruising-recreation?variant=54967419109754&_pos=3&_fid=692a0433c&_ss=c0:00 Intro / Different models available0:54 5 Cool Things About this Skate

Echo are bringing New Tech to Freestyle skates
from LocoSkates on 14 Mar 2025

The Echo Freeskate is a brand new release for 2025. It’s a Freestyle skate but targeting skaters who want a great all-use inline skate. The most exciting thing is that they have fully innovated new systems never seen before