Is there a weight limit for inline skates? I know why you’re asking whether inline skates have a weight limit. It’s because you’re a big boy or a large girl. And you’re wondering whether that pair of beginner inline skates you’ve been eying can support your higher-than-average weight. In this post, I’ll answer your question … Read more
We previously wrote a post on the best knee pads for roller skating, but we feel that wrist guards need a bit more attention than they get when you lump them together with everything else. Also read: Best large-noggin skateboard helmets Broken wrists happen at a scarily high rate in inline skating, roller skating, skateboarding, longboarding, … Read more
So you’ve decided you want to be a roller dancer. But you’re not sure whether you can use your inline skates for artistic skating. Can you dance with inline skates, really? Can you jam skate or moonwalk or spin or do everything else roller disco dancers do in rinks? Related: Best Roller Skates for Dancing … Read more
One doesn’t have to clean their roller skate boots all the time. However, for the few times that one has to do it, it might be confusing to decide how to clean it. No worries anymore, based on several years of experience using various types of skate we have compiled a summary of some of … Read more
Your new ice skates just shipped in, and they arrived dull. Or, your beginner ice skates came factory-sharpened, but after skating for a while, they’re beginning to feel somewhat sluggish. Which is taking the fun out of your play. But tell me: why do you want to learn how to sharpen skates at home? Is … Read more
Slippery roller skate wheels can make skating harder and increases the odds you’ll fall and probably get injured. It can be quite annoying and frustrating too if the wheels keep sliding out during sessions. Also Read: Skating in the Rain The best way to deal with skate wheels is to improve your overall balance and … Read more
Inline skating on bad roads and poorly maintained sidewalks can be tough. And it’s easy to tumble over. Below is a rough road rollerblading video tutorial I put together to show you how I do it. Rollerblading is complete freedom and boundless adventure. But what happens when you encounter uneven terrain, rough roads, bumpy paths, … Read more
Watch this video to gauge how fast I can go on 4x110mm inline skates. How fast can you go on rollerblades? The average and top speed reachable on inline skates depends on a slew of factors. Factors that can influence your inline skating speed include your skating ability, technique, boot type, slope gradient, and wheel … Read more
In this post, you’ll learn how to rollerblade, even if you’ve never inline skated your entire life. You’ll learn all the fundamentals of rollerblading—everything you need to know when learning to inline skate. Specifically, you’ll learn how to wear your skates, how to get up, and how to get in the correct inline skating stance. … Read more
5 wheel vs 4-wheel inline skates, what’s better for different skating styles and skill levels? Are 5-Wheel Inline Skates Good for Beginners? New to inline skating and wondering what’s the best wheel setup for that skill level? I recommend that you start with a 4-wheel setup. Why? Because four-wheel skates are good at almost everything. … Read more