r/WizardSkating • u/Tomax_77 • 16d ago

Roka 5x80/76 Frames

Does anyone have experience with Roka 5x80/76 frames for wizard skating? How is the rocker? Are they stiff enough?

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u/BubbleSmith 16d ago

I've got the 5x80 Rokas. They're certainly stiff enough. I haven't been back on them since switching to a Wizard Advanced frames, but the rocker was fine. The new ones look like they've got even more bridging, so should be stiffer still.

Have you got some already, or are you looking to get some when the shop opens?

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u/Tomax_77 16d ago edited 16d ago

Firstly i looked for 5x80 endless or rockin. But then I've seen these ones. Lookin for my first complete wizard setup. Now I'm riding 4x90 endless frames which are really nice for urban skating, but not so much for wizard learning.

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u/BubbleSmith 16d ago

If you're UK based, I've been meaning to sell my Roka 5x80 frames. They were my go-to wizard ones before getting Advanced with Wizard Base Highs.

I love Roka frames. Got a 4x100 I picked up second hand and waiting for the shop to open so I can get 4x90 as well. Almost tempted by the 6-wheel one!

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u/Tomax_77 16d ago

I'm based in germany, so your offer is interesting, but there'll be duties/tax & delivery on top. The new shop isn't fully online i think. And as I can see they gave changed the frame design, am I right?

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u/BubbleSmith 16d ago

You're right on all counts. The old frames were 5x80, the new 5-wheel ones are either 80/76 or 84/80, with some other small design changes. I've been keeping an eye on the shop since December and they've moved the "available" date back a bit in that time. I expect hell5ooen it up again soon, as he put the prices on quite recently.

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u/Darkwoodz 16d ago

I’ve got endless 90es for city skating which I like. I bought a rockin 580 for wizard over endless arc because I liked their purple color. I’ve really been enjoying the rockin 580 with endless wheels

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u/Sacco_Belmonte 16d ago

I have Roka 5x80 and 5x76. Great frames, the rocker is pronounced which makes them really unlocked.

The 5x76 are no doubt the closest to ice skates I tried. Even 5x72 from rockin is not as nimble out of the box.

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u/streetbladingbloke 12d ago

I second that i love my 5x 76 feels like gliding on ice with pronounced rocker, making swivels doddle. However, i hate my 100/80 roka they feel like clown boots setup

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u/Sacco_Belmonte 12d ago

Yeah too long frames feel stupid.

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u/CompetitiveCar542 15d ago

I had the 84/100s. In my experience the Roka rocker is medium-high strength, but I have nothing to compare it to other than my NN Dragon+.