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Impala Quad Skate vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Impala Quad Skate is cheaper at $107. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Impala Quad Skate or VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Impala Quad Skate is the cheaper at $107.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Impala Quad Skate VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate
US price $107 $249.99
BrandImpalaVNLA
Released
Wheel diameter (mm) 58 62
Wheel durometer (A) 82 92
Bearing rating abec ABEC-7 ABEC-9
Plate material aluminum nylon (Gorilla plate, aluminum trucks)
Boot type low-top low-top
Toe stop type fixed (replaceable PU brake stopper) jam plug standard; adjustable toe stop available for +$6.00
Truck kingpin angle (°)
Weight per skate (g)

Sources — Impala Quad Skate: impalarollerskates.com (verified 2026-08-11). VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate: rollerskatenation.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Impala Quad Skate and VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wheel diameter (mm): Impala Quad Skate 58 vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate 62
  • Wheel durometer (A): Impala Quad Skate 82 vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate 92
  • Bearing rating abec: Impala Quad Skate ABEC-7 vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate ABEC-9
  • Plate material: Impala Quad Skate aluminum vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate nylon (Gorilla plate, aluminum trucks)
  • Toe stop type: Impala Quad Skate fixed (replaceable PU brake stopper) vs VNLA Jr. Lagoon Jam Skate jam plug standard; adjustable toe stop available for +$6.00

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