This is the first time I try on my new Rollerblade Twister 80s.

The boot fits really well. It has two straps. The lower strap locks the heel in place really well, which is nice. The upper strap is surprisingly long and extends on the outside, not on the inside which I'm used to from other skates. If this turns out to be a problem I guess I can just cut the straps short, so this is not really an issue.

The wheels have a flatter profile than I'm used to. I immediately felt the difference. It's like I need to lean a bit more before the skates start turning. I suppose this is good in terms of control but bad in terms of speed.

Jumping feels a lot more comfortable with these skates. In the heel there's a shock absorber and the wheels themselves are really thick. What I mean is that the wheels (Rollerblade Supreme 80mm 85A) have really small cores and therefore a lot of rubber/urethane to absorb shocks.

Powerstops are very easy, but today everything is frozen, so I guess I could do it with any skates. No problem.

As expected with a short frame, transitions are easy. Comparable to triskates.

Since I literally only had five meters of ice free road to skate on, I could not test speed. I know for sure that they are not as fast as my larger 100 mm wheel inline skates, that's obvious. I need to wait until the ice melts and the roads dry up to test HOW BIG the speed difference really is.

So far I can tell that these skates are really comfortable. They are suitable for technical skating, especially for jumping. For beginners they are a good choice because of the small wheels and short frame. For advanced skaters, who do tricks and urban skating, they are a also a good choice. In fact, Greg Mirzoyan, one of the best urban skaters in the world, wears the pro version of these skates. However, if you are more into speed and efficiency, I think you better go for larger wheels.

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