Best Wrist Guards for Skating

5 best wrist guards for skating

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

Can You Dance With Inline Skates ?

Inline skate dance

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

How to Rollerblade on Rough Ground

how to rollerblade on rough roads

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

How Fast Are Inline Skates

Me rolling down a hill on my 4x110 skates at 40-70km/h

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

How to Rollerblade for Beginners

a beginner learning to rollerblade

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

5 wheel vs 4 wheel inline skates

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