Riedell’s story begins over 60 years ago with Paul and Sophie Riedell. The only goal was to produce skates of the finest quality for both ice skating and roller skating. Paul is now a member of the ice and roller skating hall of fame. Paul’s heart is both in the roller skating world and the ice skating world. Because roller skating has evolved and because there is now a demand for specialized roller skates, Riedell has created a variety of high quality Radar Wheels, Power Dyne plates and Kwik bearings. The company continues to stay in the family as Paul’s grandsons Bob, Dan, Scott and Paul Riegelam carrying on the quality and traditions that had made Riedell one of the biggest names in skating. If you have read many of the reviews then you know that the one consistent trend when it comes to Riedell; they make great skates.
Riedell R3 Quad Roller Skates Review
Just over $100 the Riedell R3 Quad Roller Skates are not only a great deal but you get what you pay for (in a good way). Many skaters use these skates for normal rink, to Jam and for Roller Derbies. It’s a very useful and diverse roller skate.
Boots
The boot on the R3 is very similar the Riedell Dart boot with small design differences. The boots come in both black and white. The boots have fish eye lace holes and a Velcro strap at the top. The sizes (per Riedell’s website) are 1-11 in white, and 1-14 in black.
Plates
These rollers skates are made light due to the trusted reinforced PowerDyne Thrust Nylon plates. If you weren’t a fan of nylon plates you will be with theses skates. There is a 15 degree kingpin angle in the plates. These plates also allow for different stops to fit your needs.
Bearings
The Riedell R3’s come equipped with KwiK ABEC -5 bearings which is a middle of the road roll bearing. The bearings are completely appropriate for these skates and are a complement to them.
Wheels
The skates are equipped with Radar Cayman 62mm x 43mm urethane wheels. They are 95A wheels which are a bit hard and recommended for rink floors. You can always get a softer wheel for outdoor use if you choose.
My Thoughts on the Riedell R3 rollers skates
For the price and quality the Riedell R3’s are a fantastic deal and the previously mentioned price. You know a skate is special when no one has anything bad to say about them. These skates are light and comfortable. R3 owners who report they have abused their skates and worn them out continue to buy these skates again as they leave a lasting impression on buyers.
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