ATB Brake/Bravoblade vs. Macrobld
David P. Robinson
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> After a fair amount of research, I've narrowed my first time buying
> decision down to the Bravoblade with ATB brakes and the Macroblades. The
> ATB brakes look like a good idea (at least in theory). I know the
> Macroblades come with bigger wheels and better bearings but I don't mind
> upgrading the Bravoblades in time. Is there something else I might be
> missing? Perhaps a different skate entirely?
>
> I'm 38 and will use the skates for fitness and transportation. (I
> promised my wife this is as far as I would go until we upgrade my health
> insurance! :-)
>
> Any thoughts on all this would be most appreciated.
>
> Scott
I just got a set of Macroblade Maxuim and I think they're great...I
liked the straps over the laces on the plain Macroblade..as for ATB
brake, that strikes me as a gimmick and not worth the extra bucks...but
I never tried a pair of Bravoblades...
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Doppeljr
upgraded the wheels and bearings and know that I will get many miles from
them. I also have a good friend who skates on Macros and he has had them
for several years with no complaints. The only drawbacks with the new
macros are the laces. The older ones had 3 strap/buckles.
Someone famous once said, "If you can't be good, be good at it..."
Kendric333
few models with the features you want, in the price range, then spend some
time testing them out on your very own feet. Different Rollerblade models
will fit differently, so a 28.5 Bravoblade GL fit me differently than a
same sized Macroblade Maxxum or a Fusion. Buy the one that fits your
foot, buy them a little too small rather than a little too big.
You can always replace bearings and wheels, but not the boots!
Andy Aganad
the regular brake is just as effective. Larger wheels and better
bearings will make the going easier. Larger wheels help take bumps and
stones easier, too.
rogue
>I have the Bravoblade GLX with the ABT brake and I love them. I have also
>upgraded the wheels and bearings and know that I will get many miles from
>them. I also have a good friend who skates on Macros and he has had them
>for several years with no complaints. The only drawbacks with the new
>macros are the laces. The older ones had 3 strap/buckles.
The macroblade maxxums have the three buckles..they retail for about
$60 more. they also have a heel fit system. The regular macro's have
the lace buckle.
Ken Russell
recommend) upgrading the wheel spacers to aluminum ones. The plastic
spacers they come with are junk and make adjusting the wheels tough.
The ATB break works great. It's probably easier to learn to use (and
quite effective) for a new skater. Fit should be one of your primary
concerns. It's no fun looking good...and hurting to beat hell!
Ken
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set of Macroblade Maxxums.
From skating against each other, what they boil down to is this: both are
upgradable (tho Macros are moreso than the bravos) for wheels, plates,
etc. The ABT brake is a terrific idea that works well; but it isn't a
standard, so to speak. Meaning, you get used to it, you DON'T get used to
braking standard (IE, lift-toe stoppage) or using other alternate methods
(T-stop, powerslide, etc). ABT makes skating backwards and some
crossover-ing clumsier tho doable if you raise it high enough. The Macros
are more ...sturdy?... for truly aggro skating. If you're buying blades
for fitness/recreation, you can't go wrong iwth the Bravos, then. Macros
would be just as good, I think, and moreso if you eventually want to
experiment with rail grinding, 540's... y'know, all the things your
insurance premium won't cover right now.;)
To sum up: For your needs, the Bravoblade was designed for them. Macros
work just as well, prolly, but are more geared for aggressive style and
are thus more flexible that way. ABTs are a great braking method but
sometimes get in the way (but then again, most brakes do).
My $0.02. Hope you get what you pay for.:)
-J.
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>same sized Macroblade Maxxum or a Fusion. Buy the one that fits your
>foot, buy them a little too small rather than a little too big.
Why a bit smaller ? I'm curious. I tested a pair of Bravoblades yesterday,
and they fitted nice at the heel, and my toes could winkle up and down.
The shopguy said that that was fine. Better a bit to large than to small.
Is he F***** me ?
Just curious, I hate salespersons who lies.
Ciao
JJ
Leo Cheung
bearings wheels axles but the fit is just sooo comfy! You should give them a
try especially if you have wide feet!
Leo
Kendric333
>Why a bit smaller ? I'm curious. I tested a pair of Bravoblades
yesterday,
>and they fitted nice at the heel, and my toes could winkle up and down.
A little smaller because, like ski boots, the liners will tend to pack
down so the boot will fit a little looser after getting broken in.
Slipper-comfy in the store with thick socks would likely wind up loose and
sloppy with heel lift several weeks later.
Why not make the liners a little firmer so they won't pack down? I
suspect the manufacturers feel that if they were more firm, they wouldn't
be as first impression comfy in the shop, and the customer would go for
brand X instead.
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When you are speeding down a park lane a brake system that does not send you
flying on to your back can be appreciated :)