What bearings for inline skates are the best?

Question

What bearings for inline skates are the best?

Answer 1

A lot depends on how you are going to use them.  There is no best for everyone.

I get my bearings from RollerBob (www.rollerbob.com) because he is local and I can get them in person.

He has several levels of ZeroDrag bearings that compare well with anything on the market.

If your wheels use the 688 micro bearings (only in common use on some roller hockey wheels) your choices will be very limited.  The 688's were popular on fitness and racing skates a few years ago but were found to not have the promised advantages and people complained that they were not as durable when subjected to outdoor conditions than the traditional 608 bearings.  Most companies quit making 688 wheels and bearings, except for hockey.

Answer 2

Abec-5 Boss Speed bearings (better known as "Swiss"), and I happen to have an un-used set that I am selling since I hardly ever play roller hockey anymore.