This is absolutely incredible. I’m sure you have to be frustrated by negative comments from people on the Internet. You’re humorous about it but I’m sure it’s soooo exhausting. However, I can’t explain how awesome this video was. You covered literally everything, every aspect of the mounting, shouted out people that gave you tips and perspective and this whole thing with like, no ads? Many thanks from someone who is trying to learn as much as possible!
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Tbh my channel is kind of under the radar so I don’t get that much trolling, I just like to joke about it. I think you don’t really get trolls until the algorithm starts showing you to people who aren’t looking for stuff like yours. Right now pretty much the only people who see my stuff are people who specifically look for skate nerdery and they’re generally pretty nice…
@thejoyism8
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! I’m glad WIFA is getting more recognition. I got the street suede as a beginner and they’ve been great and so comfortable. For the price I’m so glad I went for them rather than Moxis which are so overhyped on social media. I have narrow feet but don’t find them to be uncomfortable, I just go HAM when tightening the toe box area heh Thanks for the review; I’ll be interested in getting the extreme when I start doing more intense moves
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
Ah great, I’m happy to know they work for narrow feet as well. Thanks for chiming in!
@CO-iz7wp
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I read this, I really want these boots and almost cried when she said they’re not good for narrow feet. Moxi have their place, but I really do want something better quality now, however I always come back to them because they are literally the only brand I can access that fit. Fingers crossed the Wifa works out.
@SensationallySilky
2 жыл бұрын
Department of Skate/Adrienne ROCKS!
@CO-iz7wp
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how thorough your review was. I am so uncertain about what boot to get, but the shock absorption sounds very ideal. I’ve been getting a lot of knee pain from jumps, and hope something like this may help.
@rollerskaterevival8484
Жыл бұрын
I used to get knee pain but what really helped me was FP insoles. I’m not affiliated or anything I just think they’re really good. I wear them in my parkstars bc otherwise the bont insole is basically nothing
@uu3903
2 жыл бұрын
That was wonderfully in depth and detailed. No need to apologize for so much good, free information. I'm about to convert some Riedell ice skates to roller skates (great deal, new old stock eBay special) so this is very useful. I've got a set of used Avenger plates. The overall plate length is shorter than the skate compared to your setup. But the front axle still ends up under the ball of the boot so I think I'm ok (?). Wish me luck!
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Wheelbase does end up coming down to personal preference and what you’re going to use or for, so I couldn’t say if you’ll like it, but I hope you do! And thank you!
@miromiko0
2 жыл бұрын
Oh im so glad I found this. Thank you!
@IamAutumn_
7 ай бұрын
I love you, don't ever change! ❤
@rollerskaterevival8484
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! That's so sweet!
@havinaru
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Than you very much for the detailed video, it gives plenty of insight into mounting Wifas that are hard to find elsewhere! I was wondering about the wedge that you put in though, I am having a hard time finding/making an appropriate piece, so I wanted to know how important it really is. Does it stress the boot too much if we pull it all the way to the plate without a wedge? Does the bolt connection need a washer if we decide to do so? Thank you again for taking the time to read :)
@rollerskaterevival8484
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I would *not* say that the power wedge (aka toe wedge) is absolutely necessary and the reason I say that is 1) I've seen mounts by experienced people who know what they're doing and don't use them 2) I know the point is to reduce stress on the boot and tbh I've never seen a boot blow out prematurely bc it was just stressed too much from being pulled down like that. As far as I can tell it's more of a Best Practice, which I included so people would consider it as a possibility bc maybe they had never seen it/heard of it before. I don't think it's necessary at all. If you want to find one I suggest you look for your nearest artistic skating shop, and email them bc sometimes it's not on the site but if they sell Roll Lines or Edea products I'm sure they will have them. Whether I use it or not my washer use is the same, which is to say I put a washer between the lock nut and the plate (the toe wedge would go on the other side of the plate, between plate and boot).
@havinaru
Жыл бұрын
@@rollerskaterevival8484 I see, thank you very much for the in depth reply! I will try to find some then, but won't stress it if it doesn't work out, it is relieving to know that the boots won't fail because of it :') Thanks again and happy skating!
@TheCoatingChronicles
3 ай бұрын
Do you wear the same size in these as you do with the parkatars ???
@deanrugaard8118
2 жыл бұрын
Its very interesting how Camilla mentions that there does not seem to be a break-in stage for them, yet Lea mentions specifically that the break-in period is fairly short, but noticiable effect wise. What is your experience with it? Also, what is your take on the top of the achilles cut-out that Lea talks about? Has that softended up at all or? The gunk you had on the drillbit, might be a combination of leather and glue from the heel. Bonus tip: For marking on the boots for drilling: Posca pen or nailpolish = something that is super easy to mark (and if you mark the wrong spot, just paint over it again). As always, very nice and informative video :)
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
Right? That’s why I like to include other people’s feedback, bc sometimes it’s contradictory, so it gives a sense of what everyone agrees on and what varies. Anyway to me they feel pretty much the same as the first time I put them on which is mostly very comfortable with slight discomfort on my right ankle. When I’m skating I don’t notice it anymore, only when I first put them on. So no I did not observe a break in. I even unmounted them and tried to heat mold but they felt same after that also. (I forgot to include bc it made no difference) So I’d say if you try them on and don’t like the fit, it won’t change much. I never lace the top eyelet that Juni was talking about (“zero understanding”) and sometimes I don’t lace the top 2 hooks either. In that sense I agree with Lea- if I’m kinda cruising or carving around I don’t lace all the way, but if I’m going to try something where I expect to fall a lot I’ll lace all the hooks for extra support. I have noticed that if I lace all the way and skate several days in a row I feel kind of tender on the 3rd day, which is why I don’t lace all the way of I don’t need the support. I love the nail polish tip, sometimes my sharpee isn’t good enough. I’ll try next time, thanks!
@cucumberwhale
10 ай бұрын
I like how the screws inside the boot make a face :)
@rollerskaterevival8484
10 ай бұрын
haha thanks!
@FatCatsOfWallStreet
Жыл бұрын
I think they have cork in the heel that’s why they dampen the rough surface
@rollerskaterevival8484
Жыл бұрын
Very cool, thank you!
@shedeoma
2 жыл бұрын
ILY
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
❤️!
@allisonhay8760
6 ай бұрын
Did I understand you correctly - you are using a plate size that is bigger than the one recommended for your boot size? I desire to have a longer wheelbase, and I wonder if this is my solution.
@rollerskaterevival8484
6 ай бұрын
Well "recommended" by whom? for example when i was in derby I'd use one shorter than recommended by manufacturers on their sizing charts, for agility, but it was within "recommended" size for people who build derby skates. I recall I did get the largest plate I could fit on my boot, but now that I look up the a sizing chat I see the size I got is what would be recommended (by whoever made the chart). In general you are correct, plate size is preference based on skate style, for example my very smallest wheelbase is around 145mm and my longest is around 175, depending on the purpose of the skates.
@allisonhay8760
6 ай бұрын
@rollerskaterevival8484 - yes, recommended by the manufacturer site. I suppose I could go by how long my boot is and compare to total length of the plate in order to get the longest one. My recommended plate is a size 4 sunlite fir a size 6 men's boot but by my measurements, a size 5 plate is exactly as long as my boot, and would hopefully fit. I want the 170ish wheelbase.
@allisonhay8760
6 ай бұрын
Another question- what are you using for toe protection on your skates? Looks like tape? It looks so nice and streamlined!❤
@rollerskaterevival8484
6 ай бұрын
@@allisonhay8760 Thank you! on that boot I use hockey tape. The black one stays on pretty well (I had white which did not, don't know if it was the brand or what) and I just re-apply from time to time. By now it looks like my skates have tan lines, when I take the tape off. Something that's pretty much the same is gaffer tape but I *think* hockey tape is cheaper.
@rollerskaterevival8484
6 ай бұрын
@@allisonhay8760 Also the sulite size 4 is weirdly small. the wheelbase is only 2mm bigger than the 3, and 16mm smaller than the 5! I don't know why. But I would expect a 5 to be really long on your boot, I'm usually a size 8 and my 5 was almost too long. Are you 100% married to the sunlite idea? Maybe consider something comparable, like SG Probe?
@rogersporterie3498
Жыл бұрын
What size drill bit did you use??
@rollerskaterevival8484
Жыл бұрын
I'm in Germany so my drill bits are metric but i usually use 5, unless it's for Roll Line. in which case i go for 4
@stephenvarney334
10 ай бұрын
Did you think of using the Snyder skate alignment tool.
@rollerskaterevival8484
10 ай бұрын
I've been told that that works best with snyder products and is not very general. Would you disagree? I've actually never used it.
@stephenvarney334
10 ай бұрын
Would it hurt to try it
@rollerskaterevival8484
10 ай бұрын
@@stephenvarney334 This is a bit of a strange answer, which makes me uncomfortable because it's reading as hostile instead of helpful. Of course it wouldn't hurt to try it (unless I'm super using it wrong, haha), the reason I haven't done so if because my local skate expert told me it was really just useful for snyder products, which I don't use. Additionally I try to make videos for people who probably haven't committed to being the local skate tech and prob wouldn't have super specific tools like that. But I am curious if other people disagree with what I've heard, which is why I asked you if you disagreed with what he told me. Do you use it? Do you find it helpful?
@stephenvarney334
10 ай бұрын
I am sorry if I make you uncomfortable, it was meant to help. Almost the same centering device is used in woodworking to find the center of a board to divide it into two equal parts.
@stephenvarney334
10 ай бұрын
Don’t always take others words, unless you try it yourself.
@yume-town
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much for making this video! It's really helpful! Sorry, I didn't quite catch the closing summary about the ankle stiffness being comparable to Moxi. The Wifa deluxe is like the Jack. Do you what the Wifa street is comparable to? Any help would be greatly appreciately! I do find the Moxi Lolly to be too soft for me. Thanks!
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
Lolly is definitely softer than Wifa suede. Since making the video I’ve bought a pair of Lollys and skated a few sessions in Wifa suede so I can say that confidently. As far as where the Jack fits in relation to Wifa I hear conflicting opinions. Adrienne, who I mentioned in the video, says Jack after a few months is softer than Street suede but a new Jack is firmer. I think another friend of mine would disagree and place Jack above Street suede in firmness, new or old. For me I found the street suede acceptable for carving, wall rides, etc but I prefer my Xtremes for jumping and falling. Another important aspect is the boot last fit. Some people like me are happy in either Moxi or Wifa but some feet love one or hate the other. Really best if you can try a set on. Does that help, or more questions? Btw if you are in Europe and order from Wifa site, I have a discount code.
@yume-town
2 жыл бұрын
@@rollerskaterevival8484 thanks so much for replying so fast! If you ever do a review of the Wifa Suede I'd love to see the ankle being squished, bent and pulled around and how it compares to your Extreme or friends Moxi Jack. Unfortunately I can only order online and don't have access to try them on. So it would be alot of trial and error which makes shipping super costly :( No worries if that type of video takes too much time! I might just have to bite the bullet and order to find out. Can the code be outside of Europe?
@rollerskaterevival8484
2 жыл бұрын
@@yume-town damn I actually had a ton of Wifa skates on loan last week but I didn’t think to make a video, just skated in them. Maybe I’ll get an opportunity in the future. AFAIK my code (MICKEY) can be used anywhere, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it outside of Europe, when shipping fees are considered. You might get cheaper at a skate shop near you. But by all means, if it seems like my 5% discount plus shipping is your cheapest option, please let me know to confirm it works!
@emmamariamakes
Жыл бұрын
Nice video! With the Parkstars, did you feel the top of the skate with your foot like above your toes? I think I might have accidentally put some force on top with heat moulding and now mine feel claustrophobic :/
@rollerskaterevival8484
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! the answer: yes and no. my parkstars are very comfortable on my feet, I can wear them for hours and not notice any discomfort, BUT I have experienced what I think some people call "Bont Toe" -- ie toenails that got bruised, and eventually fell off. Sorry to be gross. I'm telling you bc I think the cause might have been pressure on my toe bed. So if i were you I'd rather have extra space, rather than pressure that might cause the toenail problem later. I think you should try to heat mold again, maybe with thicker socks.
@gregl2406
6 ай бұрын
Your Sunlites are a size too large if they run the length of the boot and are hanging off the heel. Shorter plate will also give more agility.
@rollerskaterevival8484
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm aware. When I played roller derby my wheelbase was 145mm and now for park skating I'm at more like 175. I don't want agility for this setup, and the flipside of agility is "falling often". The Xtremes are super stiff so this is my safe and protective setup. I have antiks with narrow trucks, some former derby skates, when I want agility.
@Scythesyn
Жыл бұрын
I’m in need of moxi skates who ever feels the desire to donate to me just respond to this comment
@user-yt7pz2xm8x
10 ай бұрын
Hi) please tell me what is the name of the lining between the boot and the frame on the front?
@rollerskaterevival8484
10 ай бұрын
Edea calls it a "Power Wedge", I think mine was Roll Line but it's the same
@sasithornamy
Жыл бұрын
What a size drill bit did you use?
@rollerskaterevival8484
Жыл бұрын
I typically start with something small and then widen it to M5, unless the plates are Roll Line in which case I only go to M4
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