What size should I pick when ordering a set of plates?
Last Updated: 08/11/2011
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If you ordered a new plate today, for a standard mount, order the same size as your boots. If you are a half size, I would suggest to order the next size up if you've been skating less than 2 years or still feel beginner or intermediate and a size down if you know that you are an advanced skater with better control.
Reason why? is this- Imagine skating on a plate that extends in front and off the back of your boots. (HUMUNGO plates that stick out) Imagine it. Are you there? Okay, it feels like you are skating with flippers on. Like you are swimming through the floor, with your feet.
Now imagine a plate that is much too small. Like, all 4 wheels are in between the ball of your foot and your heel. You have barely any control at this point because it is really hard to balance.
Those are the two extremes. Many very advanced skaters prefer a smaller plate so they have more agility, but it doesn't matter that there is less stability to them because they have have better control over their skates, because they are skilled.
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