Rollerskating vs. Inline Skating vs. Rollerblading

QuestionI am looking to lose some weight and have become bored with the usual exercises that various fitness experts recommend (i.e. running, walking, jo

Quads, Inlines, and Going Fast Oh My

QuestionHi there Lezly! As Ive seen a lot in other answers, I am a recently re-addicted skater. I skated a lot (3+ times a week, often for 4 hours a sessi

Outdoor wheels and bearings for older skaters

QuestionI am 58 years old and an artistic skater but there isnt really anywhere here where there is dedicated artistic time where you dont have to fight fo

arch problems

QuestionHi, whenever I am in my inline skates for very long (more then 45 minutes) the blood tends to pool in my arches and I get blisters. nothing really

going down ramps

Questiondear pat i would like to no how to go down ramps and how to drop in AnswerIm sorry Matthew but I really dont know much about skating on ramps. &

inline vs quads

QuestionFor My 5 year old son who wants to do skating, I would like to know which skates are better for learning to rollerblade , inline or quads AnswerHi

comparing the two

QuestionI am writing a paper on the difference skills needed for the quad vs the inline skate.  Can you give me some insight on how a competitive quad

Alignment of speed frame

QuestionHi, so far cant find any website that explain how to align the speed frame to the speed boot. Understand different blader have different alignment

Left brake

QuestionHello... My son and I are left handed. Im looking for roller blades that the brakes can be switch to the left side or maybe have brakes on both ska

comfortable skates

QuestionHi, What type of skates do you recommend for women who want to skate as exercise and have wider ankles?  Regular inline or roller skates can d

buying skates

QuestionHello, I am about to buy roller skates for myself and my daughter (7) to skate on our church parking lot which is paved in asphalt.  I was wou

Curbs

QuestionHi. I am fairly new to the world of skating, and am trying to take advantage of my surroundings. I hve no good skateparks around, so i want to get

INLINE VS ROLLER.....?

QuestionPAT, MY FRIEND KIM SAYS THAT INLINE SKATES ARE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY...WHILE ROLLER BLADES ARE FOR OUTDOOR USE.  IS THERE ANY VALIDITY TO THIS S

baking inline skates

QuestionHi! I am an ice hockey player and  just got my 1st inline skates - Rbk 6K w. pump (similar to my  7K ice skates). Can I bake the boot of

Roller Skating (Quad)

QuestionHi, I am just starting to learn how to roller skate and I am having a hard time with my balance. I know it takes practice but what can I do, what

teaching roller skating

Questioni have done figure skating since i was 7 and now in the intermediate level and my sister wants me to teach her how to inline skate which i havnt do

Inline Skating for children

QuestionHi, My daughter would like to compete in inline skating events for children.  Can you tell me where in South Florida (preferable Palm Breach a

OPENING A ROLLER SKATING RINK

QuestionQUESTION: Good afternoon, Im looking to open a skating rink in Chicago. What you you advise my first step(s)? ANSWER: My advise for your first st

trouble with new roller skates

Questioni brought a brand new pair of roller skates(quads)they have abec 1 bearings,the wheels are fattish & a bit soft when squeezed.the problem is that t

Forward/back outside parallel spins

QuestionHiya, Ive been roller skating for years now, unfortunately though, Im no longer competing due to knee problems. I have a question about parallel s