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Which Skate? There are two different types of foot mounted skate: roller and inline. Both skates have a boot that is mounted to a frame that holds the axle containing the wheels. The major difference is the style of wheel alignment. ___________________________________ Roller Skates Roller skates or "Quad Skates" have the classic 4 wheels aligned … Continue reading What is the difference between Inline and Roller Skates?

What Type of Inline Skate?

When you first start out inline skating it’s important to know what type of skate to use for your situation. Inline skates come in a wide variety of styles along with varying wheel types. There are 7 different types of inline skate: recreational, fitness, urban, race, off road, hockey, and aggressive. Each skate has a […]

Wheel Rotation

Wheel rotation is essential to keep your skates safe and reliable. Here is a quick walk through of a basic wheel rotation that can be done on most styles of inline skates!

Skating in Public

Public skating, when you first start out, may seem like a daunting task. The fear of running into someone or hurting yourself may keep you from trying. Although, at times it is necessary to pass through crowds to get to your destination, so knowing how to do so is crucial. This is an in-depth guide […]

How to Inline Skate

First Steps Learning to skate is a tricky but rewarding process. It takes lots of time and practice to get right so be ready to push yourself to the limit! To start off, you will need the gear shown above. Skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. The helmet is essential as falling […]

What is the difference between Inline and Roller Skates?

Which Skate? There are two different types of foot mounted skate: roller and inline. Both skates have a boot that is mounted to a frame that holds the axle containing the wheels. The major difference is the style of wheel alignment. ___________________________________ Roller Skates Roller skates or “Quad Skates” have the classic 4 wheels aligned […]

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My name is Wiley I am a senior ATEC student with a focus on 3D modeling and sculpting. Most of my free time is spent on my computer with video games and my personal work. When I am not playing games or working I tend to spend allot of time on YouTube or Reddit like […]