Freeline skates are tricky to learn but once you get the technique it feels natural and it allows for great maneuverability. A unique way to get around; the ride is like inline skating + skateboarding + snowboarding. They are also super portable - just throw them in a backpack and you're good to go.
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March 27, 2008
Reviewer:
Jeremy
from Sacramento, CA United States
They're great, however there is a learning curve. Naturally, people accustomed to skateboarding & snowboarding can pick them up fairly quickly. Once you ultimately get rolling, they're absolutely exhilarating.
Whether you're pumping on flatground or charging a winding downhill slope, you're in for a nice ride.
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Freelines vs. Xliders
September 20, 2007
Reviewer:
Crowman
from Maplewood, NJ United States
I have both Freelines and Xliders. Xliders are much easier to learn and are much more fluid (castors are more fluid than fixed wheels). Freelines are more stable and provide firmer control (fixed wheels are more stable than castors). Freelines also have the advantage of being bi-directional (which Xliders are not). Which one is better depends on the type of riding you like. Freelines are better for steep hills, ramps and bi-directional tricks. Xliders are better for carving flats, moderate hills and spin tricks (spinning is pretty easy on them).
One warning about Freelines: when I first got them, I rode almost every day and started to have some knee pain. The fixed wheels require some rotational force to carve and that put some strain on my knees. I scaled back my riding a bit and the pain went away. I never have this problem with Xliders since the castors do not require significant rotational force.
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My review
August 13, 2007
Reviewer:
greg
from SF, CA
They are cool. It's addictive and fun cause once you get the learn how to travel, it feels as if there are no limits to how much you can manuver. Haven't tried it on hills yet... but im thinking it may be actually easier to learn by just diving in.
Freeline = Fun 
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