what to look for in roller skates plates: a guide!

buying roller skate plates? here's a buying guide for roller skate plates. best roller skating plates? what plates are best for roller skates? what are plates on roller skates? how do I know my roller skate plate size? what plates should I choose for my custom roller skate build? I got you! subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHfAFue2-Nz-nx6Y-2-PNw/ tap the "🔔" icon to get notified when a new video posts to this channel 📲 LET'S CONNECT! Follow my rollerskating account ('Simon Slays') on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simon_slays55/ ➡ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@simon_slays55 ➡ Pinterest (NEW!) https://www.pinterest.com/simonslays55/ ➡ Blog https://simonslays55.wordpress.com/blog-2 Get to know my skate story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnPE9VOOh8o 💬 do you have favorite rollerskate plates? 💬 share why you love the plates you've skated on & comment below! shop plates: - sunlite nylon plates - sure-grip avanti aluminum plates (*out of stock currently) - sure-grip avenger magnesium plates https://amzn.to/2ULhXsx (low stock, order now) - bont skates athena aluminum plate with toego toe stop https://amzn.to/38b6q93 - atom pilote falcon plus aluminum rollerskate plate (colors!) https://amzn.to/2WoceJV plate assessories: - sure-grip plate pivot inserts (set of 4, buy 2) https://amzn.to/3sIgjod - antik skates gumball superball natural rubber toe stops https://amzn.to/3BfIKwV - atom pulse outdoor 78a rollerskate wheels (4 pack, 68mm x 37mm) https://amzn.to/3jfcZ0M ★ ROLLERSKATE SET-UP RESOURCES ★ Looking for more? Watch these videos! ▶️ Watch "Moxi Lolly Roller Skates | Cost, Prices, Sizing, EVERYTHING on my roller skates!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPzuBHeiZCo ▶️ Watch "Wildbones Sliders REVIEW + tips for slides on rollerskates!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMLTnmw2_ZY ▶️ Watch "Grind blocks for park rollerskating [how to choose + REVIEW]" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wd7ZepKOE ▶️ Watch "Can you drop in on roller skates without sliders?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Mz_MIT4ac ▶️ Watch "Outdoor Roller Skate Wheels 78a: Radar Energy Wheels Review 57mm, 62mm, 65mm" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnzLx3geMuE ▶️ Watch "Skate Park Rollerskating Essentials! [ALL MY GEAR + more!]" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcqih0o6uyI ▶️ Watch "How I Dyed My Moxi Suede Boots" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp6ID4nrWtE ▶️ Watch "How to Clean Your Moxi Suede Rollerskate Boots" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_lQTYCVByc Rollerskates Set-Up Playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFnzHWt43ys&list=PLwusSKiYr8I4nzPKRM1Rgm-P28SdtBBbL ➡ Blog https://simonslays55.wordpress.com/blog-2/ 💻 Read "Sure-Grip Avanti Aluminum Plate Sizing" Blog Post w/ Sizing Chart: https://simonslays55.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/sure-grip-avanti-aluminum-plate-sizing/ ★ROLLERSKATING PLAYLISTS★ ▶️ Learn how to rollerskate! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4tKrKEIsHY&list=PLwusSKiYr8I7n0bG5vANfTo9HP0Vfy3xh ▶️ Park rollerskating trick tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8yQO9jATu8&list=PLwusSKiYr8I67Nt4xz1KKE4sm4BpkWUzg ▶️ Outdoor rollerskating moves tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f536fZTbF5k&list=PLwusSKiYr8I6Y72rQ6ApreMkc6gurE-bb 📧 Business email: simonslays55@gmail.com 🎬 All content is original & created by Simon Slays 55 What to look for in roller skates plates: 0:00 a guide to buying rollerskate plates 0:58 what's a plate on a roller skate? 1:13 aluminum rollerskate plates 1:30 nylon rollerskate plates 2:55 nylon vs. aluminum plates: differences, pros & cons comparison 3:00 rollerskate plates weight 4:48 rollerskate plate sizing 5:59 kingpin length & rollerskate trucks (standard rollerskate trucks or park wide grind trucks) 7:30 toe stops 9:03 rollerskate plate cost / prices 9:30 cheapest rollerskate plates 9:40 best quality affordable aluminum rollerskate plates 10:28 color rollerskate plates 12:19 park rollerskating plates upgrades (rollerskate sliders) 13:55 what rollerskate plates are in stock? rollerskates plates in stock *some links are affiliate links; I earn a very small percentage of sales made via those links, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra & helps support my channel when you buy from them. Thank you!!