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
Below is my honest-to-goodness video review of the Triple 8 Saver Series Pad Set. I’ve personally tested these knee, wrist, and elbow pads, and I’ll let my firsthand experience speak to you. I’ve uploaded original photos to show you what the kneesavers, elbowsavers, and wristsavers look like and how they fit me. You may also … 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
Being able to glide forward and backwards on inline skates feels good. But being able to pull off a few cool inline skating tricks as a beginner or intermediate-level skater feels even better. And this post offers you a list of 11 inline skate tricks you can learn even if you’ve not been inline skating … Read more
How do you rollerblade without falling? I hate to break it to you, but there’s no way to inline skate without falling. Falls are inevitable when it comes to inline skating. Even pro level skaters like our very own Bujie falls once in a while. Also read: How to powerslide on rollerblades But here’s the … Read more
What’s are urban inline skates and how do they differ from fitness skates? In urban vs fitness inline skates, Bujie, a member of the skatingmagic team, will answer that question, highlighting all the differences between the two skate types. I’ll now let Bujie take over and share what he knows with you. Also read: How … Read more
Unless you’re from an extremely flat location, you’ll encounter hills of different shapes and sizes as you skate, at least some of the time. And hills can be terrifying if you’re new to rollerblading. So, is there a safe way to inline skate downhill for beginners? Related: How to skate uphill on rollerblades If you’ve … Read more
Crossovers are a great help for when you wanna go into and out of a turn at high speeds. If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to go so fast on rollerblades, wonder no more. It’s because those people know how to do forward and backward crossovers. Fortunately, this post discusses nothing else aside … Read more
Jumps are super important when it comes to becoming a better skater. If you can jump properly and safely, that additional ability becomes an integral part of your evolving skill set. In this post, Peter, one of our team members, will handhold you through jumping on inline skates. You’ll learn the techniques required to master … Read more
Today, one of us (Peter, a budding skater) will show you how to put on inline skates so you can do it correctly each time. Inline skates are a kind of special shoes, which is why absolutely new skaters may wonder if they’re wearing them correctly. Related: How to get up on rollerblades By the … Read more