7.5 inch spacing vs. 6.5 inch

[sk8blaster]

What does anyone think about 7.5 inch spacing? I hear and see a lot of people selling their new 7.5 inch skates and returning to 6.5. I have not skated on the 7.5 inch myself and am unsure what it is that no one seems to like. Can anyone give me a good answer why not to use 7.5 inch spacing?

[IW Staff]

No responses... Sorry..

I was hoping someone would get you as I don't have an opinion on the spacing. 6.5 is the more traditional and feels more stable to me.

Thanks for the post!

[gem]

What does anyone think about 7.5 inch spacing? I hear and see a lot of people selling their new 7.5 inch skates and returning to 6.5. I have not skated on the 7.5 inch myself and am unsure what it is that no one seems to like. Can anyone give me a good answer why not to use 7.5 inch spacing?

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The market is changing from the ole 165mm to 195 mounting and some with even 190mm. I believe that since wheels are surely getting bigger and now even 110mm wheels are even more common, the lenght of a frame is hitting 326mm and longer so the spacing is more even and better mounting of frames for strenght.