[–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

If you don't mind projects from the archive:

The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of Niggy Tardust (2007)


Ministry - The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste (1989)


Non-Aggression Pact - Gesticulate (1992)

Spent Casings: Gesticulate Reloaded (expanded edition)

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    Rollerblade RB are cheap, well-made, comfortable, and true to size. Follow sizing guides that better skate shops have in their listings. New skates should feel very snug but not painful. It will take a little time and a few sessions for the liners to mold to your feet. There are very good deals on eBay and other marketplaces and there looks to be major clearance sales going on now. Other skates to consider are Powerslide Zoom Pro and the brands FR Skates and Flying Eagle.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (5 children)

    You'll have to be more specific. If you're brave and skilled enough, it's possible to skate on grass and dirt paths. I can't, but it ultimately depends on experience mostly.

    How long have you been skating, and what skates were you using? The size and type of wheel might make a difference for beginners, but I've seen great skaters make it look easy gliding on nasty challenging urban terrain with aggressive skates that have very hard and tiny wheels.

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