I love your review. I have the Chaya melrose Red skates also. I changed the cushions which is 92 hardness which for my body type is to hard so I put 72 on. I also charged the wheels for inside the rink to roll-line 92a Fox. I just started back skating this year after a 60 year break. I’m in my 70’s I love skating I go twice a week to the rink. I learning the crazy legs now. I which I could get more older people to come out to skate. Keep rolling
That's so cool! Yes, we need to have all ages skating. There are some in my age group at the rink I go to and one of them is 77 years old. I think we need more attention on ageless skaters!
What a great review thanks so much! I was looking at these exact skates but also considering Jackson Vistas, and Suregrip Boardwalks. There are ups and downs to all 3 but this video has me leaning more toward the Chayas. I love that there isn't a break in period like the Suregrips have and the kingpin isn't as long at the Jackson's which apparently gets caught on debris. I really think I'm gonna go for it!! Can't wait!! :)
Whatever you decide to buy let me know how you like them. I want a pair of black suede skates. I was looking at the Jackson Vista Viper, Moxie Panther ( I love their look), and Crazy Evoke. It's darn hard to buy without trying on. Every foot is different.
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Thank you for the great review. I also watched the Indy Jamma Jones review, which was great. I have a pair of Chaya Melrose Deluxe skates coming this week! Again, thank you for the awesome review!
I love your reviews! I started skating again too at 49. I’ll be 50 next month. I’ve never had so much fun! I’m currently in a Riedell 297, but wanted pick up another Skate to have a dedicated pair the rink so I don’t have to keep changing wheels. I’m considering the Chaya Melrose Elite Purple Evil, which brought to your channel. ❤
I have been looking for a review for these, I will get my second pair of skates and I truly want to get Chaya for rink skating (since moxi ones I have is not very adaptable for me) so thank you for your review!!💙
I love my Chaya's and now have two pair. The wheels are great but you may want to get a harder wheel for regular rink skating. I have some Roller bones 98A wheels which I'm going to put on my new Chaya Purple Evil Elites and use those for rink and learning to dance skate even though my Ruby Reds have been great at the rink. The wheels are a little too soft/gummy to go very fast at the rink. :)
No, the Chaya Ruby Red Deluxe come with a bolt on stopper. I think they are upgrading their deluxe models. I also have the Chaya Elite Purple Evil and it has the type of stopper that uses a Allen wrench to adjust, which is an upgrade from the bolt on. But I love my Chaya Ruby Reds and the bolt on is great.
with your ankle history, is there any reason you wouldn't get the premiums? I've been thinking about those, but I just got out of a wheelchair so my ankle joints are a bit weak and i worry about the low back on them compromising the stability. thank you for this review and your hair is so beautiful!!
I haven't tried the premiums but I also noticed the boot is a lower cut. I would have to try them on and test them. But, the ladies at Volition Skates love the premiums. I bought the Chaya Melrose Elite Purple Evil and will do a review on them, too. They are more like the my red Chaya's but have a 20 degree angle kingpin and are micro suede. It's a nice skate! I put indoor wheels on them for rink skating. Check out the ladies at Volition and their review on the premiums. They are a small operation so you can chat online with them or call them with your questions. Enjoy skating and keep rolling! Get well! :) Here is Volition's review. www.volitionskate.com/blogs/roller-skate-tips-and-reviews/chaya-melrose-premium
I don't have anything to compare the Chaya 62mm 78A wheels with other than the wheels I have for rink skating. Mine roll great on concrete and I've skated on asphalt. The asphalt, of course, is a lot rougher surface but on the trail I use they work great. They are great on tennis courts, too. I did adjust my trucks. I loosened them so the so when I lean into the edges for turns it's easier. I think that is personal preference. The wheels spin out the box but, if not. then a 1/4 turn until you adjust them to your liking. Let me know how you like them after you've skated for a bit. :)
Curious why you didn’t go with Moxi skates as your first buy. With all of the reviews I’ve been watching I keep hearing how the Moxi Beach Bunny style is great for beginners because of the ankle support! I’m like you with doing a ton of research before making any purchase. I’m between the Chaya and Moxi Beach Bunny!
The Beach Bunnies look like they are made of cheap material. That is one reason. The other is I kept reading that the Moxies tend to work better for narrow feet. The more I looked at Moxie's the more I thought they are far overhyped. I also didn't like that the boot on the Lolly's is not firm. I think they got popular with younger people and the hype carried them.
True to size for me. Chaya says the EU size 40 is equivalent to 8.5 American. I have plenty of toe room and the boot is super comfortable. The boot has thick padding and I like that.
Mine were delivered today the 40 fits ..I also ordered the 39.the tip.of my toes press against the boot ..too small..they are very comfortable i was getting practice in the house..i got the cobalt blue
