Roller Skates for Post-Bunionectomy & Flat Feet: A Guide for Active Adults

QuestionI am in my mid fifties, very active, have flat feet, and 6 months post-op for a bunionectomy.  I dont think in line skates would work for me d

Aggressive Inline Skating: Knee Alignment & Turning - Expert Advice

QuestionHello Pat! My name is Chaner and you answered one of my questions a little while back, about 7 months ago. At that time i was new to inline skating

Rollerblade Astro 10.0 Speed & Performance: Why the Sluggishness?

QuestionRecently, I purchased Rollerblade Astro 10.0, today I tried them on, however they are much more sluggish (slower) than my old K2, even though the w

Rollerblading for Beginners: A Guide for Couples

QuestionHi! My girlfriend and I are wanting to pick up rollerblading this summer as a fun activity as well as exercise. We dont really know where to star

Rollerblade Wheels Not Rolling? Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI bought my roller blades a couple years ago and never used them  because I found out I was pregnant...Now I have used them twice and the whee

Best Practices for Teaching Someone to Skate - Avoid Bad Habits

Questioni have recently begun teaching a friend how to skate. I have been skating for years, but as i taught myself to skate forwards and backwards i have

Outdoor Rink Skates: Can They Be Used on Roads & Sidewalks?

QuestionHello,i just got a pair of rink skates,it ssays its for in/outdoor use,but the wheels are plastic.Can i use them on the road and sidewalks????? An

Ankle Strengthening Exercises for Roller Skating (50+)

QuestionIt has been 15 years or better since I have skated, and am now in my 50s. I know my ankles are very weak now, and though I totally enjoyed my first

Rollerblade Wheel Replacement: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI have gone rollerblading on a local bike path a couple of times and the other day my wheels cracked and fell to pieces.  The rollerblades are

Roller Skating Levels & Equipment: Understanding What Your Child Needs

QuestionHI My 9 yr old son has started learning using learners skates(Quads roller skates). His tuitor is saying that he has learnt Level 1 well and to go

Find Artistic Skating Coaches in Atlanta - National Figure Skating Association

QuestionPat, My sister and nephews just moved from New Jersey to Atlanta and are anxious to find a new coach.  They skate figures, freestyle and pair

Best Protective Gear for PIC-Skating: High-Quality & Stylish Options

QuestionIm have just bought a pair of PIC-Skates (artistic inline skates resembling figure skates), and I will be doing different spins, jumps, footwork an

Adjusting K2 Exotech Inline Skate Brakes: A Solution?

QuestionHi - I just bought a pair of K2 Exotech inline skates. I LOVE them but the brake seems too high...it is hard for me to access and brake with it. I

Choosing the Right Rollerblades: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionIm a beginer roller blader. After looking online, there are so many kinds of blades to choose from. I would like to rollerblade outside now that th

Safe Skating Spots in NYC for Beginners - Quad Skates

QuestionHi Lezly, My friend and I saw a roller derby match and she wants to try out in the fall so we both bought skates and pads. We knew enough to get ou

Best Inline Skates Under $150: A Buying Guide

QuestionWhat kind of inline skates should i get that are under $150? AnswerHi Rusty,   There are many different kinds of skates under $150.00 s

Creative Inline Skating Crew Names: Ideas & Suggestions

Questionwhat is a cool name for  my inline krew cuz we cant figure it out?? AnswerHey Rusty,   Tell me a little bit about you and your kr

Find the Right Inline Skate Wheels: A Size Guide & Help

QuestionI have a pair of Inline Roller Blades that were given to me sometime ago.  THey are in still good condition but I need to replace the wheels.

Mongoose Skates: Beginner-Friendly Design & Performance

QuestionI just bought these mongoose brand skates from some dude on craigs list. The have cloth boots in which i never used before. Is it me or just that t

Best Skate Parks & Rinks in Long Island & NYC - 2024

QuestionHi - Im looking for places to skate In-Line outdoors in Long Island and places to skate in doors at night in NYC like the Roxi was. Love dance skat