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Riedell R3 Roller Skate vs Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate is cheaper at $79.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Riedell R3 Roller Skate or Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate is the cheaper at $79.99.

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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 Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate
US price $199 $79.99 Current price on rollerderby.com
BrandRiedellCandi Grl (Roller Derby)
Released
Wheel diameter (mm) 62 58
Wheel durometer (A) 95
Bearing rating abec ABEC-5
Plate material nylon (Powerdyne Thrust plate) nylon composite (high-impact chassis)
Boot type low-top high-top
Toe stop type adjustable (Powerdyne, nut & washer lock)
Truck kingpin angle (°)
Weight per skate (g)

Sources — Riedell R3 Roller Skate: icewarehouse.com (verified 2026-08-11). Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate: rollerderby.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Riedell R3 Roller Skate and Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wheel diameter (mm): Riedell R3 Roller Skate 62 vs Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate 58
  • Plate material: Riedell R3 Roller Skate nylon (Powerdyne Thrust plate) vs Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate nylon composite (high-impact chassis)
  • Boot type: Riedell R3 Roller Skate low-top vs Candi Grl Sabina Quad Roller Skate high-top

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