Speed of a roller blade
Question
Recently, I purchased Rollerblade Astro 10.0, today I tried them on, however they are much more sluggish (slower) than my old K2, even though the wheels are 80 (compared to 78 on K2). I skate only outside on the pavement. Why would more expensive blades give worse performance?
Answer
Hi Jerzy,
I wish I had an answer for you. The Astro 10.0 has a larger wheel and the bearings are rated as SG7's. The only thing I can think of is that the bearings aren't broken in yet? The more you use them the better the bearings will roll. They're usually packed in grease and it takes a while for the friction to create enough heat to melt the grease so the wheels roll faster.
Another thought is.....even though the Astro wheels are bigger, are they a softer wheel than you had on the K2's? That will slow you down, if that's the case.
I would check to make sure all the wheels are rolling freely and not bound up by being tightened down too much.
Other than that.....I honestly don't have a clue, I'm sorry.
If you think something is wrong with the skate or your just not happy with them, I would try to return them. K2 is know for being a fast skate. I'm not that familiar with the Astro.
Good Luck....I'm sorry I couldn't be more help
Pat
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