@Logan McTaggart welcome back to the skate journey!

@Ben Fillmore have you bitten the bullet and decided to purchase your own skates yet?

@Josie Torres you went from an 85a wheel to a 78a wheel outside and are describing them as feeling more slippery. I've seen others describe that as well, which I initially thought was unusual because you're going from a harder more slippery wheel to a softer and stickier one. The harder wheels will feel more bumpy, more vibration, louder. The softer wheels will feel smoother, quieter. I think what's happening is that your body is interpreting the smoother ride as "slippery"... Those 78a wheels actually have more grip than your previous set. You will notice it more if you try skating on hardwood with them, you won't be able to slide or slip the wheels across the ground in any direction except forward and backward. You can still work on edges and carving, but things like crabs and pivots, you definitely have to exaggerate the heel/toe lifts off the ground. I have those 78a wheels and find them great for trail skating outdoors, but not for dance skating outdoors. For dance skating I still prefer a harder wheel, even outdoors.

@Josie Torres that's just my preference, to use those 78s for trails and the street. Ultimately, I think it's cool to try different wheels and find what works for you and what you like best.... The downside is that you end up with a lot of wheels, and some you end up liking more than others, and they're such a niche thing to sell off used.

That's awesome! Glad you got to spend some quality time on wheels with your sister. Falling is part of the game though, no points lost to her for that 😄

@Albert Schepis https://www.instagram.com/reel/C84ke-GOJRP/?igsh=d3dnaGxxODR1NWJw https://www.instagram.com/reel/C87X6AsO2EM/?igsh=bXp1bDlwY3UzaWJk I know @Paula Pride has seen these, this is immediately what I thought of 😆

@Albert Schepis Volume up on the music definitely changes the video experience. I'm just falling into a rabbit hole now, but here's some ballroom style you might enjoy https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW6vL1ujnil/?igsh=bWt1dXJ0cGtlMWc3

https://roller.riedellskates.com/Product/set-120-Juice Good for recreational skating. These also can be made in size 15, though it sounds like there would be an additional fee, and they can be pricey, not sure what your budget is. Highly suggest getting accurate measurements of your feet and contacting them about a custom size. Your measurements will help for various brands, as they all size differently, so knowing those numbers is the first step, length and width. If you have a skate shop nearby , even an ice skate shop, you can get a professional fitting and they might have some boot recommendations.