It's not always easy to find the ideal wheel for roller derby. To help you, here's some basic advice on choosing the right size, hardness, width and weight. Depending on the terrain and the position you play.

Width:

The profile of wheels corresponds to the shape of the surface in contact with the ground, also known as the contact patch. A narrow profile improves manoeuvrability but offers reduced grip, while a wide profile provides greater stability and increased traction. The choice of profile will mainly depend on your position: wide profile then blockers, or narrow for experienced jammers.

Hardness:

The nature of the surface on which you will be skating will strongly influence the choice of your wheels of roller skate. The wheels designed for indoor use are generally harder, offering better speed on smooth surfaces, while those intended for outdoor use are softer to absorb irregularities in the ground. For maximum grip, the contrast between the hardness of the ground and the hardness of the tread is accentuated. wheel.

Hybrid 84A: Mixed use on different surfaces

86A to 88A: Slippery, hard floors such as smooth concrete and certain types of parquet.

90A to 93A: Intermediate hardness. Moderately slippery floors: sports fields, painted concrete, etc.

94A to 96A: Eye-catching floors. Ex: synthetic

97A to 101A: Very sticky floor. Ex: rubber tiles, synthetic rink hockey pitch.

Weight:

Depending on the model of wheelsmodels, the weight can vary considerably. The wheels are a great help in terms of both comfort and performance.