Understanding Rollerblade Wheel Sizes (80mm/84mm)

QuestionWhen I am looking at roller blades to buy some skates say 80mm/84mm. Does that mean that the wheel size is all 80mm or possibly 84mm. Or it is a co

Rollerblading for Beginners: Direction Changes, Backward Skating & Safety

QuestionI am 57 yrs old,rather heavy 102kg (over 220 lbs ),184cm ( touch over 6 ft ) on rollerblade 90mm wheels. any technical advice how to change directi

Rollerblade Spark 4.0 Brake Swap: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionDear Pat, I saw your website when trying to find some help... Ive bought a Rollerblade Spark 4.0 womens training inline skate last week. I was

Finding In-Line Skates for Wide Feet (2E/4E)

QuestionI read with great interest your answer to another question about wider width in-line skates. My wife has the same problem - she needs a 2E or 4E sh

Salomon Inline Skate Power Strap Replacement & Repair

QuestionHello, Can you tell me where I can buy a power strap for Salomon inline skates?  I just purchased some on ebay and the strap/buckle is broken

Where to Buy Metal Grind Plates for Roller Skates | Lezly

Question hey lezly, ive been looking EVERYWHERE trying to find metal grind plates, but haven/t had any luck! all the skate stores hardly sell that stuff an

Replace Broken Skate Bearing Covers - Bladerunner Advantage

QuestionI had an issue while I decided to take apart my skates to clean and lubricate them. In the process, I ended up breaking two plastic covers that sec

Understanding and Finding Rollerblade Brakes: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi, I am a very amateur skater, and I have an old pair of roller blades that I loved because of the braking system, where I just had to apply pres

Correcting Inward Ankle Roll in Rollerblading - EVO 07 Skates

QuestionI am 56 year old female who has been  roller blading for 7 years.  I have noticed my left ankle tends to lean inwards.  I dont have

Building a Successful Skating Rink: Operations & Planning

Question Hello   Im currently working for a Family Entertainment Company down in Georgia and we are going to be expanding our business by openi

Starting a Roller Skating Rink in Costa Rica: A Business Opportunity

QuestionHello, I have lived in Costa Rica for 20 years.  I wrote the first guidebook to this country, have had several successful businesses here in

Find Salomon Inline Skates Replacement Parts - DR70 Cuff

QuestionHi Pat, One of my Salomon Inline Skates DR70 cuff was broken. Can you tell me where I can buy a new one. Thanks AnswerHi Fion,   Salo

Roller Skating Rink Business Plan & Floor Plan Design

Questioni would like to start a roller Skating business,I will be building it from scratch and would like if you could send a drawing of a floor plan on ho

Roller Skates for Adults in Australia: Buying Guide & Recommendations

Questionhi lezly. im planning to buy myself a pair of roller skates. i hav skated in e past when i was little but not in many years and just really wanna g

Rocker Wheels for Rollerblades: Finding Adjustable Skates

Questionhi, im looking for skates that are adjustable so the 2 middle wheels can rocker down. I would also like the wheels to be 78- not the tiny wheels fo

Rollerblading Ankle Pain: Causes & Fit Adjustments

QuestionI loved rollerblading as a kid and recently purchased landrollers to start running with my dog.  After about 20 minutes of skating, the outsid

Replacement Straps for Inline Skates: Finding the Right Fit

QuestionI just purchase a pair of Mystic youth size 10-13 inline skates for my daughter from a consignment shop, and noticed when we got home that the stra

Best Skates for Beginners: A Guide for Adults

QuestionI am 55 years old. I live right across the street from a huge walking park where one can also sidewalk skate. I know I am older but I am flexible a

Energy in Roller Derby: Understanding Endurance and Motivation

Questionwhere does the energy come from and where does it go in rolling derby? AnswerHi Angelica,    Im not quite sure I understand your q

Choosing the Right Skates for Commuting: Rollerblades vs. Inline Skates

QuestionHello, How you doing today? I`m 28 yrs old,i dont know how to skate.. I want to skate from my home to office which is 5 miles. So can you please te