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These are very good skates for very young children to learn to move at a slow speed with wheels on their feet. Many people relate this to walking on skates. As the child progresses, serious consideration should be given to moving them up to a quality type quad roller skate. These may be purchased from your local […]

You will get the best price and bargain for your money with a tennis shoe (sneaker) skate. These type of skates are very popular with the ladies. Any type of roller skate, whether speed skate or recreational skate may be adapted to outdoor skating by using an outdoor type wheel, which should be a high-impact and

Throw a pair of skates into the mix and you’ll have your students sliding and gliding towards a very memorable learning experience, plenty of laughs and some great stories to tell. Get your students active, enthusiastic and refreshed at our world-class ice sports facility with experienced coaching staff who will take your students on a journey

We carry roller blades that cater to those who’ve been at it forever as well as inline skates for those who are slightly newer to the activity. Our roller blades come in various colors and styles, so you’ll be sure to find a pair that’s in line with your goals and desired activities. If you’re

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