Rollerblade Crossfire II 4D vs Rollerblade Lightning II

[JnL]

I can't make my mind up between the two. They're the same as far as wheels and bearings.

I like the lacing system of the Crossfire, but wonder about durability since I read of one whose Kevlar lace broke. They're not cheap to replace.

How do they compare weight wise?

The Crossfire has the option to adjust wheel spacing. Is that a very usefull option, or would the tendency be to set it and forget it?

Do you have a recommendation that you think is a good alternative to either of these two?

Thaks for your help.

[IW Staff]

The Lightning II would be a little lighter. As for the lacing, there isn't any abundance of problems with those. Very little. It's a preference really. Some really like the lacing and seek it out, others not so much.

My preference would be the light II for whatever it is worth.

Thanks!

[JnL]

Thanks for the help.

I regularly skate around a small lake (2.4 mile loop) with some hills, along a pathway that varies from about 4' - 10' feet in width.

Sometime there are people walking; sometimes others pushing strollers; etc.

Which would provide better maneuverability, the Lightning II or the Crossfire II 4D?

Or are they close enough in that respect not to matter?

Thanks again.

[IW Staff]

Smaller wheels will provide more maneuverability. Not to say you can't do so with larger wheels, but easier with smaller.

Stan @ IW