The freestyle boot should be somewhat rigid and firm to give the skater adequate ankle support for their spins and jumps. A leather boot is preferred due to it’s support. The plate should be made of an aircraft type of aluminum or light weight titanium with a double action and adjustable pivot pin. Figure skates …
Kids like to go fast; speed skates are popular with teens and young adults for regular rink and social skating. Some skaters remove their toe stops and replace them with jam plugs. Jam skating and tricks are the fastest growing element of roller skating. Children can learn to skate with toy or plastic type skates and …
Outdoor skates can be either high-top or low-top leather shoes or tennis shoe (canvas) type skates. The best prices and values are in tennis shoe (sneaker) skates. Many women prefer these skates for aesthetic reasons. Be aware that an outdoor wheel when used indoors requires more effort to maintain momentum—the outdoor wheels wheels will slow down …
Soft wheels are for skating outdoors while hard wheels are for indoor skating. The durometer (hardness or softness) of the roller skating wheel is measured by numbers. The higher the number, the harder the wheel. For example, an 78A durometer would definitely be an outdoor wheel. A 95A durometer would be an indoor/outdoor wheel. A …
The type of skate you choose depends on what kind of skating you wish to do. For all-around fun and enjoyment in a roller rink quad skates (roller skates) are your best bet. This skate may also be used for outdoor skating especially if equipped with softer, stickier wheels. (As per pics below). The wide wheel …
The success of braking depends on the skater’s ability to put full pressure on the right heel brake. Just as in an automobile the brake pedal does not stop the car unless the driver PUSHES on it, so the skate brake won’t stop the skate unless the skater puts full pressure on that heel. To …
Skating is squatting, meaning that when you skate your body should be as low as possible to the ground for maximum balance: knees bent and shoulders slightly forward. Hands are best kept low and in front. The easiest method to start skating is to walk like a duck, toes pointed out, heels together so that your …
Bend your knees so that when you look down at your toes your knees hide your view of them. This will lower your center of gravity so that you will be more balanced. If you do lose your balance, stretch your palms forward touching the pavement first with your wrist guards, then your knee pads, and …
It is our policy to maintain a well-regulated public facility, operated with emphasis on the safety and good conduct of our patrons. Our rules and regulations are firmly and fairly enforced. Because of the normal risk of maintaining balance on skates, and the probability of occasional contact between skaters, accidents can and do happen. You …
Roller skating is the perfect way to combine fitness with fun. It helps people develop a fitness habit with a sport that’s enjoyable for all ages. The children of this generation are really the first to grow up in the age of fitness. Much research and emphasis has gone into the importance of lifetime health …