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Riedell R3 Roller Skate vs Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Riedell R3 Roller Skate is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Riedell R3 Roller Skate or Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Riedell R3 Roller Skate is the cheaper at $199.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Riedell R3 Roller Skate Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate
US price $199 $335
BrandRiedellBont
Released
Wheel diameter (mm) 62 60
Wheel durometer (A) 95 92
Bearing rating abec ABEC-5
Plate material nylon (Powerdyne Thrust plate) aluminum (6061 aircraft aluminum)
Boot type low-top low-top
Toe stop type adjustable (Powerdyne, nut & washer lock) adjustable (5/8 in., clamp lock)
Truck kingpin angle (°)
Weight per skate (g)

Sources — Riedell R3 Roller Skate: icewarehouse.com (verified 2026-08-11). Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate: derbywarehouse.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Riedell R3 Roller Skate and Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wheel diameter (mm): Riedell R3 Roller Skate 62 vs Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate 60
  • Wheel durometer (A): Riedell R3 Roller Skate 95 vs Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate 92
  • Plate material: Riedell R3 Roller Skate nylon (Powerdyne Thrust plate) vs Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate aluminum (6061 aircraft aluminum)
  • Toe stop type: Riedell R3 Roller Skate adjustable (Powerdyne, nut & washer lock) vs Bont Prostar Tracer Roller Skate adjustable (5/8 in., clamp lock)

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