Best Rollerblades for Beginners: Comfortable & Affordable Options

QuestionI am an amateur skater and have no intention of becoming a professional.   I do however like to skate for long distances.  My previo

Transitioning from Inline to Quad Skating: Tips for Beginners

QuestionHi Pat, I need to get up to speed rapidly on quads, for a scene in South Pacific that Ill be performing in about two weeks here in Boston. I am an

How to Get Sponsored as an Inline Skater: A Guide

QuestionHello Pat...  I have been agrressive inline skating for over about a year now.. People say I am very good... and I help little grommets out wi

Improve Your Ice Skating with Inline Hockey: A Guide

QuestionJoAnne A couple of the guys on my ice hockey team play inline in the summer.I am a weak ice skater,having just learned a couple of years ago.Would

Beginner Rollerblading Tips: Build Confidence & Enjoy the Ride

QuestionHey, Pat! Im a 53 yr. old male - beginner skater. I want to be a heck of a lot more confident than I am now ... which is not great.  I own ska

Foot Pain While Blades Skating: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello, I have been skating on an off for a few months.  The problem I have is that when I am skating I experiance a lot of pain in the middle

Rollerblading for Beginners: A Guide for Adults

QuestionHow do I start roller blading.  I am middle aged, married and my daughter whos 14 has started to roller blade - I dont want to be left out - w

Understanding the Lunge Turn in Inline Skating: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi,I just had a question. Im new at inline skating and I wanted to know what a lunge turn was. Thanks. AnswerHello John and thank you for your que

Family-Friendly Skating Rinks & Paths in DC & Maryland

QuestionMy wife and I plus two daughters (10 and 13) will be visiting DC, Bethesda, and Reisterstown (Glyndon), MD for a week.  I know well be overtir

Roller Skates: Wheel Size & Chassis Compatibility - Expert Advice

QuestionIm looking to replace the wheels on my skates.  I play roller hockey, and as a defenseman, I was told that I should buy smaller wheels (58mm)

Buy Quad Roller Skates in NYC | Skate Guru

QuestionI live in New York city and want to strap four wheels on my feet.  Any ideas on where to go to get some roller skates in the city? thanks, j

Skateboard Bearings: How Many Do You Need?

QuestionHi I have only just stated skating and i screwed up my bearings past repair and i need to but some new ones im looking at abec 7s cause thats what

Trouble Reaching CPDSA: Email & Contact Information Inquiry

QuestionHi lezly..I have been emailing contacts as per website instructions..have no phone,,all contact {bobn..alonzo..webmaster}have been returned Ive tri

Weight Training for Skating & Roller Hockey: Reduce Back Pain & Improve Skills

QuestionPat Are there any exercises using weights that I can do that would benefit my skating? My lower back gets sore after about an hour and I have to qu

Roller Skating Workout: Improve Technique & Fitness for Hockey

QuestionHi! Last summer I learned to do most of the basic moves such as crossovers,heel stops,pivots(at slow speed). Now that it is nice out I want to star

Skate Braking Techniques for Beginners: A Guide for Bladers

QuestionHi there, I like your profile you obviously have lived and seen a lot. My question is ... do you have any tips on braking? I am a beginner and re

Choosing the Right Skate Wheels: Size & Durometer Guide

QuestionI am wondering what size, and hardness i should get in my skates. They are agresive Inline skates and I skate 2 hours a day at a skate park and 2 h

NYC Roller Skating: Find Adult Roller Disco & Rinks

QuestionHey there - Next December will be my third trip to NYC and before I even got there I found out about Roxy Wednesday night roller disco on a search.

Custom Inline Skates Made to Order - Find the Perfect Fit

QuestionMy son wears a size 17 double wide shoe, he loves to inline skate but we cant find any in his size. Do you know of anyone who can custom make them

Find Custom Inline Skates for UK Size 15-16 Feet

QuestionRight, its time to really test your expertise. Im looking for some inline skates for my boyfriend, agressive hopefully or hockey otherwise. The onl