The impala skate has a standard of 70mm wheels, but we found a trick to put in up to 80mm wheels in the standard frame that comes with the skate! You can up the size by changing the position of the frame spacers. > learn what the max wheel sizes are.
Can you change wheels on Impala skates?
Replace your roller skate wheels with a new set of Impala outdoor/hybrid roller skate wheels. Available in lots of cute colours including aqua, blue glitter, red, black, pastel lilac, pastel yellow, marble Marawa or pink. An 82A wheel is classed as a hybrid wheel (suitable for most indoor/outdoor surfaces).
What wheels fit on Impala skates?
Impala 58mm Quad Wheels – 4 pack
These replacement 58mm wheels from Impala are perfect if you want to keep the standard look of your skates or mix and match to add your own combination of wheels to your feet.
Can I put bigger wheels on my inline skates?
In short, you can physically do it (in fact, here is a video of someone putting tiny (<60mm) aggressive wheels on a triskate frame designed for much larger (>100mm) wheels), but there are a large number of (mostly, but not exclusively, disadvantageous) factors to consider when planning to do so versus using a frame
Can you change wheel size on rollerblades?
Not only will replacing your wheels be an improvement for your skates but in many cases, you can even upgrade wheel size for added speed and performance as you get more comfortable.
Should you size up in Impala skates?
True to size, select your usual shoe size. Half size? We recommend going up to the next full size.
Are Impala skates good for wide feet?
Pro Tip: The Impalas are a narrow boot! While they’ll break in after some skate time they’re not ideal for super wide feet.
Are Impala skates good for indoors?
Our skates are designed for recreational use both in and outdoor. If you prefer a specific type of skating, you can switch to eg.
Are Impala skate wheels indoor or outdoor?
Impala is perhaps best known for its candy-colored Quad Skates, which have an aluminum plate, hybrid indoor-outdoor wheels, and a fixed toe stop.
Are Bigger wheels better on rollerblades?
With bigger wheels, you can skate faster, but you will have less stability. They are better suited for trained athletes or more experienced inline skaters, and generally not recommended for beginners.
What size wheels are best for inline skates?
Inline Skate Wheel Profiles
- 42-72mm for aggressive skating.
- 72-80mm for slalom skating.
- 64-80mm for roller hockey skating.
- 68-76mm for artistic or figure inline skating.
- 70-78mm for general recreational skating.
- 76-90mm for serious fitness skating.
- 90-110mm for speed and marathon skating.
Are 82A wheels good for indoors?
82A & 58MM*32MM: This 82A hardness is great for indoor & outdoor roller skate occasion. Wheels size 58mm diameter give you stability when skating out, while 32mm width increases control.
Which rollerblade wheels wear faster?
When inspecting your wheels it’s good to start at the front, this area almost always wears faster and typically on one skate more than the other. This comes from skating tendencies when turning or stopping.
Why do inline skates have different sized wheels?
Your ankles have further to move and it’s a bit harder to balance. The reason there are so many different size wheels – 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 (and the ones in between with 5s on the end) – is because as you change the size of the wheels they become suited for different types of skating.
How often should you change rollerblade wheels?
Based on average, 500 kilometers of inline skating on one set of wheels is not uncommon. That means if you skate a 10 kilometer loop three times a week, your wheels last about 4 months.
How do you take the wheels off of an impala skate?
How do I remove the inline wheels?
- Unscrew with the skate tool and allen wrench (included in box).
- Remove axle.
- Take out wheel and wala! Your wheels have been removed.
How often should you rotate inline skate wheels?
There is no set time to rotate your inline hockey wheels—you should rotate them when you notice signs of uneven wear. Wheel wear is affected by several factors, including skating surface, skating frequency, a skater’s weight and skating style, and wheel hardness and quality.
Do Impalas run big or small?
Our skates typically run true to size. We recommend you stick with the US women’s sizing to be accurate. However, if you’re a half size, we recommend sizing up. If for some reason, they don’t work out, our exchange process is fairly easy.
Do Impalas stretch?
The boots will stretch over time with frequent use on their own, but you can try a heat molding method to help speed things along. Essentially put on a few pairs of thick socks, put the skates on and lace them up snuggly and use a hair dryer to heat the outside.
Do Impala roller skates fit big or small?
Ladies can order according to their regular sneaker size while men can order a full size to a size a half up from their regular sneaker size (e.g. if you’re regular US men’s size is a 6, you would order an Impala size 7).
Is Moxi or Impala better?
Ultimately, we chose our Moxi skates over the Impalas. The fit and performance were just so much better.