yea so im gonna start to aggressive inline cuz i have too much time on my hands. lol. anywho, which skates would u recommend?
I wanna buy some aggressive inline skates what are good ones?
trs. I used to have a pair and those things last forever and look bad ***. I had the estilo's, but any of the trs ones are good
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Why is my dog scared of men on inline skates ?
when i took my dog to the park there was a man there on inline skates and he wanted to say hello to my dog but my dog was very scared..he run away and was barking at him and he kept looking up at me..asif to say get him away from me lol..nothing has ever happen to him concerning a man and inline skates ! im just curious as to why he was like that ?
Why is my dog scared of men on inline skates ?
the guys was on wheels... coming towards your dog who didn't know him... i'd be scared too esspeccially if i was a smaller breed. it also may have just been the guy that scared him
Reply:Several things
1. the man wasn't "walking" normally.
2. the skates made a strange sound. Not normal
3. the man could move very fast - again not normal for humans
4. the man was taller than he should have been because of the skates - again not normal
5. Probably the first time Dog has ever been around a person wearing skates.
Cure: exposure. You should walk your dog more.
Reply:Not sure, but mine hates skate boards !
Reply:perhaps it was the sound and smell of the skates..
perhaps it was the smell of the human.. listen to your dogs instinct when he does something like that with a stranger..
Reply:Because dogs used to have wheels but they evolved. Inline skates makes them remember what they once were. Lol. Just kidding. Your doggie is probably just a little scared because it's something new he doesn't understand. He probably doesn't know what to think about a person on wheels. Dogs bark and run away from things they don't understand.
Reply:Try walking your dog close to someone else in the park on skates, maybe near a skate park if you have one near by.
This will solve the mystery of whether it's the skates or the man that bothered him.
If it's the skates, the best thing is exposure to people on skates, so walk him regularly by the skate park. As long as you remain calm and relaxed he will get used to the sight of them and the sound they make, and this should solve the problem.
Reply:He probably hates the noise and motion. It may make him anxious.
Reply:my boy is as well I think it might be the clatter of the wheels
I do not walk him by the skate park any more
Reply:Hi
Trust your dogs instinct it may have had nothing to do with in line skates, your dog could have been trying to warn you, on the other hand he may have not wanted his paws running over, being a father myself I'm always suspicious of men who wander through parks on their own but perhaps that's just me, be careful anyway.
Ray. West York's. U.K.
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Why is my dog scared of men on inline skates ?
the guys was on wheels... coming towards your dog who didn't know him... i'd be scared too esspeccially if i was a smaller breed. it also may have just been the guy that scared him
Reply:Several things
1. the man wasn't "walking" normally.
2. the skates made a strange sound. Not normal
3. the man could move very fast - again not normal for humans
4. the man was taller than he should have been because of the skates - again not normal
5. Probably the first time Dog has ever been around a person wearing skates.
Cure: exposure. You should walk your dog more.
Reply:Not sure, but mine hates skate boards !
Reply:perhaps it was the sound and smell of the skates..
perhaps it was the smell of the human.. listen to your dogs instinct when he does something like that with a stranger..
Reply:Because dogs used to have wheels but they evolved. Inline skates makes them remember what they once were. Lol. Just kidding. Your doggie is probably just a little scared because it's something new he doesn't understand. He probably doesn't know what to think about a person on wheels. Dogs bark and run away from things they don't understand.
Reply:Try walking your dog close to someone else in the park on skates, maybe near a skate park if you have one near by.
This will solve the mystery of whether it's the skates or the man that bothered him.
If it's the skates, the best thing is exposure to people on skates, so walk him regularly by the skate park. As long as you remain calm and relaxed he will get used to the sight of them and the sound they make, and this should solve the problem.
Reply:He probably hates the noise and motion. It may make him anxious.
Reply:my boy is as well I think it might be the clatter of the wheels
I do not walk him by the skate park any more
Reply:Hi
Trust your dogs instinct it may have had nothing to do with in line skates, your dog could have been trying to warn you, on the other hand he may have not wanted his paws running over, being a father myself I'm always suspicious of men who wander through parks on their own but perhaps that's just me, be careful anyway.
Ray. West York's. U.K.
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Where can i but inline skates in london ?
i want inline , aggressive very fast skates but where can i buy them ? please help
Where can i but inline skates in london ?
Absolutely any good sports store.
And there are hundreds of them in London.
Reply:if you goto marble arch there is a skate store near the tube station i cant remeber the name but its near the cinema there, its a big store and also sells many things of that nature.
Reply:The best, oldest and the most well known place for all skate stuff is http://www.skateattack.co.uk/
I used to use these for street hockey stuff 'back in the day'.
flower
Where can i but inline skates in london ?
Absolutely any good sports store.
And there are hundreds of them in London.
Reply:if you goto marble arch there is a skate store near the tube station i cant remeber the name but its near the cinema there, its a big store and also sells many things of that nature.
Reply:The best, oldest and the most well known place for all skate stuff is http://www.skateattack.co.uk/
I used to use these for street hockey stuff 'back in the day'.
flower
How to break with inline skates?
I bought some inline skates (not aggressive) and I only know to break with the heel. I want to take it out, can someone link me a video or something?
Thanks.
How to break with inline skates?
The heel brake is the (by far) most effective method you have for stopping. Unless you are going to be doing something like slalom or dance moves where it will get in the way, I suggest leaving it on. You can always learn other stopping methods with it on then decide.
The T stop is relatively easy to learn and reasonably effective.
Kathy has links here to other pages with videos of T-stops and some good instructions.
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping/t-s...
Here is her stopping page that includes many methods, almost all of which take much higher skill level or are much less effective.
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping
The act of physicaly removing the brake is somewhat diffent on every skate. Frequently you can remove the back wheel and the skate will be able to drop off but sometimes there will be extra pins or mechanisms to remove.
The axle for a brake is also frequently different from the others and you may need to find a spare that came with your skates or buy a new axle that matches the others.
Reply:If u want to take out the break, then you will need 2 pairs of the same type of allen wrenches. use them to unscrew the bolts, and take out the wheel, ALONG with the break piece.then replace the wheel, screw it back on, and your good to go.
NOW, as for stopping, thres a few ways to do it.
ride slow- as long as u don't go too fast, the more easier it is to stop due to friction. ride, and just wait to slow down.
spin- while riding, shift yoUr weight to spin on yoUr blades. doing a 180.
(CAUTION)-doing so could throw you off balance and whip you into a 360, even throw you on ur ***.
AND using ur back foot-while riding, drag your foot behind you to slow you down. ALTHOUGH it may slow you down, this can also wear your wheels and frames down.
Reply:I think what you're looking for is how to do a hockey stop on inline skates. First, you need to learn how to glide sideways with your back foot pointed backwards and your front foot pointed forwards. Practice standing this way in your regular shoes until you can do it for long periods without losing your balance. When you can glide that way on your skates (it's great for sneaking between people because it gives you a flat profile), the next step is to lift your forward facing foot off the ground, and point your toe to the inside. Bend your back facing knee just a little, lowering your front foot back toward the ground very carefully until your wheels are barely scraping the sidewalk. If you do this too abrubtly, your wheels will catch the sidewalk and propell you forward, so practice very slowly at first. The trick is to lay your foot down at the correct angle for the speed you are going. You almost have to lay your skate flat on the sidewalk to get a good slide. With enough practice, you won't have to think about it and will be able to stop this way going very fast. It takes me about 3 feet to come to a complete stop though, so I have to think ahead. Most of the time, if there are people or obstacles in the way, I have learned evasive techniques so I don't have to come to a complete stop. This is just a one foot hockey stop. In my younger days, I could do it with both feet sliding, toes pointed in the same direction. To see some amazing inline skate freestyle videos, google 'London Skaters'. Good Luck!
Reply:I think the heel is the only way. or you could just fall on your but but i don'trecommend that
Reply:I believe the best way to brake (not breaking, you don't want anything broken) is to spin. (ie. Change your forward momentum into a spinning one.
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Thanks.
How to break with inline skates?
The heel brake is the (by far) most effective method you have for stopping. Unless you are going to be doing something like slalom or dance moves where it will get in the way, I suggest leaving it on. You can always learn other stopping methods with it on then decide.
The T stop is relatively easy to learn and reasonably effective.
Kathy has links here to other pages with videos of T-stops and some good instructions.
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping/t-s...
Here is her stopping page that includes many methods, almost all of which take much higher skill level or are much less effective.
http://www.skatelog.com/how/stopping
The act of physicaly removing the brake is somewhat diffent on every skate. Frequently you can remove the back wheel and the skate will be able to drop off but sometimes there will be extra pins or mechanisms to remove.
The axle for a brake is also frequently different from the others and you may need to find a spare that came with your skates or buy a new axle that matches the others.
Reply:If u want to take out the break, then you will need 2 pairs of the same type of allen wrenches. use them to unscrew the bolts, and take out the wheel, ALONG with the break piece.then replace the wheel, screw it back on, and your good to go.
NOW, as for stopping, thres a few ways to do it.
ride slow- as long as u don't go too fast, the more easier it is to stop due to friction. ride, and just wait to slow down.
spin- while riding, shift yoUr weight to spin on yoUr blades. doing a 180.
(CAUTION)-doing so could throw you off balance and whip you into a 360, even throw you on ur ***.
AND using ur back foot-while riding, drag your foot behind you to slow you down. ALTHOUGH it may slow you down, this can also wear your wheels and frames down.
Reply:I think what you're looking for is how to do a hockey stop on inline skates. First, you need to learn how to glide sideways with your back foot pointed backwards and your front foot pointed forwards. Practice standing this way in your regular shoes until you can do it for long periods without losing your balance. When you can glide that way on your skates (it's great for sneaking between people because it gives you a flat profile), the next step is to lift your forward facing foot off the ground, and point your toe to the inside. Bend your back facing knee just a little, lowering your front foot back toward the ground very carefully until your wheels are barely scraping the sidewalk. If you do this too abrubtly, your wheels will catch the sidewalk and propell you forward, so practice very slowly at first. The trick is to lay your foot down at the correct angle for the speed you are going. You almost have to lay your skate flat on the sidewalk to get a good slide. With enough practice, you won't have to think about it and will be able to stop this way going very fast. It takes me about 3 feet to come to a complete stop though, so I have to think ahead. Most of the time, if there are people or obstacles in the way, I have learned evasive techniques so I don't have to come to a complete stop. This is just a one foot hockey stop. In my younger days, I could do it with both feet sliding, toes pointed in the same direction. To see some amazing inline skate freestyle videos, google 'London Skaters'. Good Luck!
Reply:I think the heel is the only way. or you could just fall on your but but i don'trecommend that
Reply:I believe the best way to brake (not breaking, you don't want anything broken) is to spin. (ie. Change your forward momentum into a spinning one.
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Why were the classic 4-wheel roller skates replaced by modern inline skates?
Why did the 4-wheel skates fall out of fashion?
Why did inline skates take over? Are they faster? More maneuverable? More durable? Safer?
Just wondering...
Why were the classic 4-wheel roller skates replaced by modern inline skates?
Faster, yes
Manueverable, mixed
Durable, about even
Safer, depends
The rules for roller skate racing had to be modified to allow inline skates (they were based on quad skates, that is the new name for the traditional roller skate).
The inlines were so much faster than quads that they took over racing. That happened with ice skating when the Dutch showed up with their clap skates. They were so obviously better that no on races seriously on non-moving ice blades.
Part of being faster is that the inline skates used for recreation through racing are longer and more stable at speeds. This makes them less manuverable.
For use with slalom and dance moves, people use shorter versions of the skates, sometimes with the front and rear wheels raised slightly so that only two wheels are on the ground at one time.. The moves tend to be different between the inlines and quads but both can do similar moves at low speeds. Part
There is even an inline company called Pic Skates (http://figureskating.about.com/od/equipm... that mimic the geometry of ice fiture skates so that people can do those moves.
Durability is more a factor of how individual skates are made. I have seen some very poorly made discount store skates. One person who was at a trail had a wheel that wouldn't turn. It turned out that the plastic frame had broken (he was much heavier than average).
For skating outdoors, there is a safety factor due to the longer wheel base of inline skates and narrow wheels. The narrow wheels will hit fewer small objects and tend to spit them out to the side. The longer wheel base helps people when they hit an object or rough areas since it gives more ability to not fall forward (your weight should always be positioned so that you do not fall backwards).
At lower speeds in smaller areas, the stability and sharper turning radius of quads can be an advantage.
There is also the fad issue. Inline skating went through a fad period about 10 years ago. It wasn't cool to be on quad skates.
The fad era peaked at about twice the number of people on inline skates than presently but the number of people skating on inlines as a sport is growing.
You see a lot more people on quads out on trails than you did a few years ago.
Reply:You asked:
Are they faster? - No. If you know how to skate properly, any skate can be fast.
More maneuverable? - Not necessarily. Again, if you know how to do it, you can make quads do anything.
More durable? - Could be. Since most inlines are made of plastic, the boots may hold up longer than leather quads.
Safer? - Not necessarily. Roller skating is one of the safest sports around!
And just as a point of information, inlines have not taken over. In fact, inlines sales are dropping, mostly due to the comeback of Roller Derby.
Reply:They replaced them so you can do more tricks and do basic stuf mor efficent and quick
tanning
Why did inline skates take over? Are they faster? More maneuverable? More durable? Safer?
Just wondering...
Why were the classic 4-wheel roller skates replaced by modern inline skates?
Faster, yes
Manueverable, mixed
Durable, about even
Safer, depends
The rules for roller skate racing had to be modified to allow inline skates (they were based on quad skates, that is the new name for the traditional roller skate).
The inlines were so much faster than quads that they took over racing. That happened with ice skating when the Dutch showed up with their clap skates. They were so obviously better that no on races seriously on non-moving ice blades.
Part of being faster is that the inline skates used for recreation through racing are longer and more stable at speeds. This makes them less manuverable.
For use with slalom and dance moves, people use shorter versions of the skates, sometimes with the front and rear wheels raised slightly so that only two wheels are on the ground at one time.. The moves tend to be different between the inlines and quads but both can do similar moves at low speeds. Part
There is even an inline company called Pic Skates (http://figureskating.about.com/od/equipm... that mimic the geometry of ice fiture skates so that people can do those moves.
Durability is more a factor of how individual skates are made. I have seen some very poorly made discount store skates. One person who was at a trail had a wheel that wouldn't turn. It turned out that the plastic frame had broken (he was much heavier than average).
For skating outdoors, there is a safety factor due to the longer wheel base of inline skates and narrow wheels. The narrow wheels will hit fewer small objects and tend to spit them out to the side. The longer wheel base helps people when they hit an object or rough areas since it gives more ability to not fall forward (your weight should always be positioned so that you do not fall backwards).
At lower speeds in smaller areas, the stability and sharper turning radius of quads can be an advantage.
There is also the fad issue. Inline skating went through a fad period about 10 years ago. It wasn't cool to be on quad skates.
The fad era peaked at about twice the number of people on inline skates than presently but the number of people skating on inlines as a sport is growing.
You see a lot more people on quads out on trails than you did a few years ago.
Reply:You asked:
Are they faster? - No. If you know how to skate properly, any skate can be fast.
More maneuverable? - Not necessarily. Again, if you know how to do it, you can make quads do anything.
More durable? - Could be. Since most inlines are made of plastic, the boots may hold up longer than leather quads.
Safer? - Not necessarily. Roller skating is one of the safest sports around!
And just as a point of information, inlines have not taken over. In fact, inlines sales are dropping, mostly due to the comeback of Roller Derby.
Reply:They replaced them so you can do more tricks and do basic stuf mor efficent and quick
tanning
Does anybody know a good Skating shop that sells Inline Skates in MANCHESTER?, Please help!!?
I am looking all over the net for a good skate shop which acctually sells, Roller Blades or inline skates, whatever you call them, I have searched www.yell.com and rang all the shops in manchester/bury and they all say no, so if anybody knows any good shops please post them THANKS!!!
Does anybody know a good Skating shop that sells Inline Skates in MANCHESTER?, Please help!!?
All I can think of is Decathlon Sports in Stockport. Its a massive store which should have what you need. Look them up in the yellow pages and give them a call first.
Reply:Try here:
http://www.rollersnakes.co.uk/help.php?s...
You can order via Internet or visit their store in Derby.
flower
Does anybody know a good Skating shop that sells Inline Skates in MANCHESTER?, Please help!!?
All I can think of is Decathlon Sports in Stockport. Its a massive store which should have what you need. Look them up in the yellow pages and give them a call first.
Reply:Try here:
http://www.rollersnakes.co.uk/help.php?s...
You can order via Internet or visit their store in Derby.
flower
I want to buy a pair of inline skates for me and my boyfriend..?
My boyfriend and I live in an area with a lot of asphault and rough sidewalks. What type of inline skates should we buy for recreational use? Are Bladerunners good for the job? They seem to be the leader in inline skates right now. I want them to last through some wear and tear. Should we be using a certain type of wheels and/or bearings? Thanks =)
I want to buy a pair of inline skates for me and my boyfriend..?
Bladerunner is Rollerblade's "cheap" brand. They are designed to compete against the no name brands sold in discount stores rather than sporting goods stores.
Rollerblade and K2 are the two major brands. You will have to go to a sporting goods store to find them.
Are they good enough? That depends on what you want from them. If you are going out occasionally, they may be good enough. If you are going to skate regularly or for longer distances (10 miles), you might want something better.
The wheels and bearings that come in the Bladerunners or any of the skates from K2 or Rollerblade will be acceptable outdoors. The quality of the wheel is much more important than the bearings but you really don't get a choice on that.
The bladerunners come with 76 or 78mm wheels. You might want to check if they can be replaced with 80mm or larger wheels. At some point, you will end up replacing the wheels and anything under 80mm is not very common and you have less options when you do replace them.
Larger wheels are better for rough surfaces and speed.
A metal frame (the part that holds the wheels) is better than plastic, especially if either of you are heavy. (for heavy people, larger wheels are also much better)
You want to try on every model that is in your range. The skates should fit snug all around your feet without crushing your toes. You want the skates to become part of your feet instead of letting your feet move around inside them.
Get helmets (bicycle helmets are good if you are not planning on doing tricks) and at least wrist guards. Hitting your head is not common but it can kill you (I knew a person it happened to) and your hands are going to hit the ground on almost any fall. Elbow and knee pads are up to you depending on your desire to avoid scrapes and balance.
You can usually find sets of wrist/elbow/knee pads at better prices than getting them individually.
Check (internet search) if you have an inline skate club in your area. They may be able to get you skating sooner and better than if you muddle through on your own.
tanning
I want to buy a pair of inline skates for me and my boyfriend..?
Bladerunner is Rollerblade's "cheap" brand. They are designed to compete against the no name brands sold in discount stores rather than sporting goods stores.
Rollerblade and K2 are the two major brands. You will have to go to a sporting goods store to find them.
Are they good enough? That depends on what you want from them. If you are going out occasionally, they may be good enough. If you are going to skate regularly or for longer distances (10 miles), you might want something better.
The wheels and bearings that come in the Bladerunners or any of the skates from K2 or Rollerblade will be acceptable outdoors. The quality of the wheel is much more important than the bearings but you really don't get a choice on that.
The bladerunners come with 76 or 78mm wheels. You might want to check if they can be replaced with 80mm or larger wheels. At some point, you will end up replacing the wheels and anything under 80mm is not very common and you have less options when you do replace them.
Larger wheels are better for rough surfaces and speed.
A metal frame (the part that holds the wheels) is better than plastic, especially if either of you are heavy. (for heavy people, larger wheels are also much better)
You want to try on every model that is in your range. The skates should fit snug all around your feet without crushing your toes. You want the skates to become part of your feet instead of letting your feet move around inside them.
Get helmets (bicycle helmets are good if you are not planning on doing tricks) and at least wrist guards. Hitting your head is not common but it can kill you (I knew a person it happened to) and your hands are going to hit the ground on almost any fall. Elbow and knee pads are up to you depending on your desire to avoid scrapes and balance.
You can usually find sets of wrist/elbow/knee pads at better prices than getting them individually.
Check (internet search) if you have an inline skate club in your area. They may be able to get you skating sooner and better than if you muddle through on your own.
tanning
In inline hockey, how do you stop? I see they use their skates but are they a special kind of skates?
Like it wont work on the street with my aggressive inline skates. I am starting on a team soon!
In inline hockey, how do you stop? I see they use their skates but are they a special kind of skates?
its just like ice hockey where you turn your skates as you want to slow down, but unlike ice you have to have a feel for the grip that your wheels are taking on the surface. Or start out like a ice hockey stop and just keep turning in a tight circle, you wont actually stop which is better because you will keep your momentum.
Reply:Fall face first and drag your lips on the ground until you come to a complete stop.
Reply:like this ... "eerrrrrrrr"
Reply:turn backwards and slide either skate behind at a 45 degree angle so it slides and you don't go boom, kinda like ice skating but the wheels are very hard to slide unless you angle them.
Reply:Form a " T " with your feet or stop like you would in ice hockey if you feel like you're ready.
sweating
In inline hockey, how do you stop? I see they use their skates but are they a special kind of skates?
its just like ice hockey where you turn your skates as you want to slow down, but unlike ice you have to have a feel for the grip that your wheels are taking on the surface. Or start out like a ice hockey stop and just keep turning in a tight circle, you wont actually stop which is better because you will keep your momentum.
Reply:Fall face first and drag your lips on the ground until you come to a complete stop.
Reply:like this ... "eerrrrrrrr"
Reply:turn backwards and slide either skate behind at a 45 degree angle so it slides and you don't go boom, kinda like ice skating but the wheels are very hard to slide unless you angle them.
Reply:Form a " T " with your feet or stop like you would in ice hockey if you feel like you're ready.
sweating
If you Roller skate do you like quad or inline skates?
My opinion-Quad skates are ok at the rink,outdoor
skating inline would be better suited for that.
If you Roller skate do you like quad or inline skates?
You can use quads for both indoor and outdoor skating. Just make sure that you clean off any debris from outdoors before you skate on an indoor track. If you have a bit of money, you can buy another pair of wheels, bearings, and a tool to change the wheels out between indoor and outdoor wheels. Indoor would be need to be more grippy than outside wheels. I can't skate on Blade for anything, I say it makes you look like you have to go to the bathroom or maybe want to do the splits. On Quads you can look stylish and cool at the same time.
Reply:I like quad, but I'm an old fart and that's what I learned on. There was no such thing as inline skates way back when!
Reply:I prefer the quads - I have a special set of outdoor wheels and bearing that I switch out when I'm out of doors. Outdoor wheels are softer so that you don't bail when you encounter a rock or twig.
Reply:Hmmmm..... tough question. I guess it all depends on what you prefer. I started on quads, went to inlines in my 20's, now back to quads. I think inlines may be easier for outdoors because you have less of a chance of tripping on debris. However, you can buy some decent outdoor wheels for your quads and skate just as smoothly. I think it takes a little more balance to skate on quads.
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skating inline would be better suited for that.
If you Roller skate do you like quad or inline skates?
You can use quads for both indoor and outdoor skating. Just make sure that you clean off any debris from outdoors before you skate on an indoor track. If you have a bit of money, you can buy another pair of wheels, bearings, and a tool to change the wheels out between indoor and outdoor wheels. Indoor would be need to be more grippy than outside wheels. I can't skate on Blade for anything, I say it makes you look like you have to go to the bathroom or maybe want to do the splits. On Quads you can look stylish and cool at the same time.
Reply:I like quad, but I'm an old fart and that's what I learned on. There was no such thing as inline skates way back when!
Reply:I prefer the quads - I have a special set of outdoor wheels and bearing that I switch out when I'm out of doors. Outdoor wheels are softer so that you don't bail when you encounter a rock or twig.
Reply:Hmmmm..... tough question. I guess it all depends on what you prefer. I started on quads, went to inlines in my 20's, now back to quads. I think inlines may be easier for outdoors because you have less of a chance of tripping on debris. However, you can buy some decent outdoor wheels for your quads and skate just as smoothly. I think it takes a little more balance to skate on quads.
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Is it possible to skate with inline fitness skates?
im going to get a pair and the aggresive ones aare kinda pricy, i'm not going to even grind that much, i just want to know that if i wanted to , i could. also, can i do other tricks on them? like the spins and stuff? sorry these'll be my first pair (transition form skateboard to inline skates)
Is it possible to skate with inline fitness skates?
You can definitely do spins and skate transition with them. You could also do frontside and backside grinds, but you would have to take out the middle two wheels first. You could do soul tricks as well, but you'd have to lean in a lot, because the soul space is more like a crevice.
aircraft
Is it possible to skate with inline fitness skates?
You can definitely do spins and skate transition with them. You could also do frontside and backside grinds, but you would have to take out the middle two wheels first. You could do soul tricks as well, but you'd have to lean in a lot, because the soul space is more like a crevice.
aircraft
2 wheeled stylish inline skates?
Do you know of any inline skates thats stylish like this and has 2 wheels.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4HoFAm-hGjc
2 wheeled stylish inline skates?
The ones you showed was a four wheel frame with the middle wheels taken out. There are a lot of frames made especially for two wheels though. Check these out. http://www.connectionsskateshop.com/cata...
Reply:Landrollers are veerrry cool 2-wheeled skates. I have some and like to skate in them just for the surprised looks I get.
http://www.landroller.com/
Orbitwheels are a cross between a skateboard and inline skates. This is a brand new concept for wheeled sports.
http://www.newdavincis.com/orbitwheelska...
Here are some other two-wheeled inlines:
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture11...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
The ones you are showing are actually 4-wheeled skates with 2 middle wheels missing and tricked out a bit... you could do that, too.
sweating
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4HoFAm-hGjc
2 wheeled stylish inline skates?
The ones you showed was a four wheel frame with the middle wheels taken out. There are a lot of frames made especially for two wheels though. Check these out. http://www.connectionsskateshop.com/cata...
Reply:Landrollers are veerrry cool 2-wheeled skates. I have some and like to skate in them just for the surprised looks I get.
http://www.landroller.com/
Orbitwheels are a cross between a skateboard and inline skates. This is a brand new concept for wheeled sports.
http://www.newdavincis.com/orbitwheelska...
Here are some other two-wheeled inlines:
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture11...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture97...
The ones you are showing are actually 4-wheeled skates with 2 middle wheels missing and tricked out a bit... you could do that, too.
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Can the brakes on Nike Inline Skates be removed?
Specifically the NIKE AIRMAX inline skates. I am buying them for roller hockey and need to lose the brakes. I know that real roller hockey skates come without brakes but I'm wondering if the brakes can be removed and if they then are basically roller hockey skates.
Can the brakes on Nike Inline Skates be removed?
Not sure - bring them where you got them (or a retail store that carries this model) and have them remove the brake, but you will probably have to adjust the hardware for when you put the wheels and bearings back in, as the part of the skate where you have the brake usually has a longer axle to compensate for the brake. I know this doesn't make sense, but any employee with an IQ will know what I am talking about.
Reply:sure. just unscrew em.
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Can the brakes on Nike Inline Skates be removed?
Not sure - bring them where you got them (or a retail store that carries this model) and have them remove the brake, but you will probably have to adjust the hardware for when you put the wheels and bearings back in, as the part of the skate where you have the brake usually has a longer axle to compensate for the brake. I know this doesn't make sense, but any employee with an IQ will know what I am talking about.
Reply:sure. just unscrew em.
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Good aggressive inline skates?
Buying guide for Aggressive Inline Skates.
Good aggressive inline skates?
There are quite a few skates out there now made specifically for aggressive inline skating, and you're right...hockey skates won't get you very far. Many companies offer an "entry level" skate, but don't let this scare you off. Often times, they just come with a factory frame and parts rather than the more specialized after-market stuff.
Some brands that you may want to consider are: Rollerblade, Razor, and USD. They offer some reasonably priced skates and are quality manufacturers.
Below you'll find a site I put together with info on aggressive inline skating. It lists out several different online stores and resources as well as information on the sport in general. If you have any questions on skates or anything else about the sport, feel free to contact me through Answers or through the site below.
Good luck and happy skating!
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Good aggressive inline skates?
There are quite a few skates out there now made specifically for aggressive inline skating, and you're right...hockey skates won't get you very far. Many companies offer an "entry level" skate, but don't let this scare you off. Often times, they just come with a factory frame and parts rather than the more specialized after-market stuff.
Some brands that you may want to consider are: Rollerblade, Razor, and USD. They offer some reasonably priced skates and are quality manufacturers.
Below you'll find a site I put together with info on aggressive inline skating. It lists out several different online stores and resources as well as information on the sport in general. If you have any questions on skates or anything else about the sport, feel free to contact me through Answers or through the site below.
Good luck and happy skating!
visual arts uk
Bones Reds for Inline Skates?
I need to replace the bearings in my skates. I want bearings that go fast without spending too much. Should I go with bones reds? Aren't these just for skateboards? What's the difference between skateboard bearings and inline skate bearings anyway?
Bones Reds for Inline Skates?
You should go with RocknRons Cruise missiles. Faster and smoother than Bones at much lower price.
www.skatetechnology.com
No difference betweek in line and skateboard bearings, except some inline shates have a 7mm axle insetad of 8mm. Cruise Missiles will give you more speed with less effort. I used to ride them in my Shima 5 aggreesive in line skates at all the skateparts. Very Fast. Now, I have turned to skateboarding and took the same bearings from my in lines and put em in my skateboard. Very fast. Rockin Ron also offers your money back if you arent happy with them. Bones Reds are made in China. : (
Reply:Bones makes inline bearings also, they may be a different size is all. They make reds,ceramic and swiss for inline skates. They are the best bearings out there, they are all sealed so it's harder to get gunk in them making them last a lot longer and keeping them rolling smooth.
http://www.skates.com/Inline-skate-beari...
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Bones Reds for Inline Skates?
You should go with RocknRons Cruise missiles. Faster and smoother than Bones at much lower price.
www.skatetechnology.com
No difference betweek in line and skateboard bearings, except some inline shates have a 7mm axle insetad of 8mm. Cruise Missiles will give you more speed with less effort. I used to ride them in my Shima 5 aggreesive in line skates at all the skateparts. Very Fast. Now, I have turned to skateboarding and took the same bearings from my in lines and put em in my skateboard. Very fast. Rockin Ron also offers your money back if you arent happy with them. Bones Reds are made in China. : (
Reply:Bones makes inline bearings also, they may be a different size is all. They make reds,ceramic and swiss for inline skates. They are the best bearings out there, they are all sealed so it's harder to get gunk in them making them last a lot longer and keeping them rolling smooth.
http://www.skates.com/Inline-skate-beari...
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Aggressive inline skates?
what are some good quality inline skates for less than 200 dollars?
Aggressive inline skates?
Go visit a local inline skate shop. I'm sure they will be glad to help you out and recommend one that is suitable for you and something of your preference.
A good skate whether it's aggressive, recreational and so on, is one that gives your ankle a good support and also able to carry your weight and it should also be something you are comfortable with. It should give you a snug fit. If you are not on the heavy side, any skate would be good enough but if you are on the heavy side, a skate with aluminium frame would be more suitable.
Reply:Talk to a local shop. No skate is good if they don't fit your feet and your style of skating.
You can't get that without talking to people who can see you and see how the skates fit you.
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Aggressive inline skates?
Go visit a local inline skate shop. I'm sure they will be glad to help you out and recommend one that is suitable for you and something of your preference.
A good skate whether it's aggressive, recreational and so on, is one that gives your ankle a good support and also able to carry your weight and it should also be something you are comfortable with. It should give you a snug fit. If you are not on the heavy side, any skate would be good enough but if you are on the heavy side, a skate with aluminium frame would be more suitable.
Reply:Talk to a local shop. No skate is good if they don't fit your feet and your style of skating.
You can't get that without talking to people who can see you and see how the skates fit you.
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Which major retailers sell quality, durable, inline skates?
I am interested in purchasing inline skates, but I don't know where to get them. I want durable, quality, inline skates but don't want to pay an absolute fortune for them. Would you suggest retailors for me? I am talking about stores like: Big 5, Zumiez, etc. Thank you for your help!
Which major retailers sell quality, durable, inline skates?
Zumiez doesn't appear to carry inline skates. Big 5 does but doesn't list the major brands on it's site (They are not in my area).
You can get very cheap (OK if you are only doing it a few times a year) brands at places like Kmart, Walmart, and Target. If you want to really use them, you will want better ones.
There are only two major brands for recreation/fitness skates left in the US. Rollerblade and K2. There are a number of smaller companies that also make good skates but you may not find them or brakes for them in the future.
The big box sporting goods stores like ***** and SportMart tend to carry the major brands and some smaller ones. Typicaly they will have the bottom to middle of the product lines.
If you want the higher level of skates from the major brands or specialty brands like Bont, you will probably need to find a local shop that is more into skates and skis.
From what you are saying, my guess is the mid level skates are more than enough.
If you are going to be doing agressive skating or inline hockey, you will want skates designed for those uses.
Otherwise you want to go with the typical recreational/fitness skates.
I would avoid any rec/fit skate that will not take at least an 80mm wheel. Below that you are in the low end section.
You want the skate to feel a little snug all over your feet but not pinching. You want them to be part of your feet.
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Which major retailers sell quality, durable, inline skates?
Zumiez doesn't appear to carry inline skates. Big 5 does but doesn't list the major brands on it's site (They are not in my area).
You can get very cheap (OK if you are only doing it a few times a year) brands at places like Kmart, Walmart, and Target. If you want to really use them, you will want better ones.
There are only two major brands for recreation/fitness skates left in the US. Rollerblade and K2. There are a number of smaller companies that also make good skates but you may not find them or brakes for them in the future.
The big box sporting goods stores like ***** and SportMart tend to carry the major brands and some smaller ones. Typicaly they will have the bottom to middle of the product lines.
If you want the higher level of skates from the major brands or specialty brands like Bont, you will probably need to find a local shop that is more into skates and skis.
From what you are saying, my guess is the mid level skates are more than enough.
If you are going to be doing agressive skating or inline hockey, you will want skates designed for those uses.
Otherwise you want to go with the typical recreational/fitness skates.
I would avoid any rec/fit skate that will not take at least an 80mm wheel. Below that you are in the low end section.
You want the skate to feel a little snug all over your feet but not pinching. You want them to be part of your feet.
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Where can I buy roller skates in London (not inline ones)?
I would love a pair of old fashioned roller skates (I think they are referred to as quad skates), either the ones that look like white ice skates or the coloured 70s roller disco look - (NOT the heavy duty plastic ones that look like inline skates, but with four wheels)
Where can I buy roller skates in London (not inline ones)?
If you are based in London. You can get quad skates in Streatham.
Reply:If you're talking about the ones with the adjustable clamps that fit onto a shoe and have metal wheels, I'm not even sure they make those any more. Try yellowpages.com for your area. Look under roller skate sales, maybe a dealer can help you find a pair.
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Where can I buy roller skates in London (not inline ones)?
If you are based in London. You can get quad skates in Streatham.
Reply:If you're talking about the ones with the adjustable clamps that fit onto a shoe and have metal wheels, I'm not even sure they make those any more. Try yellowpages.com for your area. Look under roller skate sales, maybe a dealer can help you find a pair.
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Best inline skates?
I'm looking for a really good pair of inline skates for under $70. does anyone have a pair that they love that they bought recently that they could recommend? Comfortable and sleek are always good, preferably lace-ups with one velcro/plastic strap. thanks
Best inline skates?
Need more $$$$ for a good pair,and lace ups are usually for hockey and dont have much venting in them.
Reply:It's going to be very hard to find a good pair of skates for under $70. They're mostly in the price range of $120 and up. I would recommend Rollerblade, Salomon, or K-2 for comfort. Almost all the newer skates are sleek.
Alot of sport shops put inline skates on sale--sometimes @ 40-50% off. That would probably be your best bet. Or you can try them on in the stores, and look for them on EBay. I have bought many great skates on EBay @ really great prices. Make sure you note the brand, the model name/number, and the size that fits you. Of course, the bad thing about that is sometimes, it's a long waiting game.
I wish you luck in finding a great pair of skates~Happy Rolling!
Reply:I have a pair that i got a few years ago, i will sell them to you.
They are a size 8 mens....
LMK, ive only used them twice...not bad condition
Reply:the brand K2 is pretty much the best so any K2's will do it for you even a begginer
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Best inline skates?
Need more $$$$ for a good pair,and lace ups are usually for hockey and dont have much venting in them.
Reply:It's going to be very hard to find a good pair of skates for under $70. They're mostly in the price range of $120 and up. I would recommend Rollerblade, Salomon, or K-2 for comfort. Almost all the newer skates are sleek.
Alot of sport shops put inline skates on sale--sometimes @ 40-50% off. That would probably be your best bet. Or you can try them on in the stores, and look for them on EBay. I have bought many great skates on EBay @ really great prices. Make sure you note the brand, the model name/number, and the size that fits you. Of course, the bad thing about that is sometimes, it's a long waiting game.
I wish you luck in finding a great pair of skates~Happy Rolling!
Reply:I have a pair that i got a few years ago, i will sell them to you.
They are a size 8 mens....
LMK, ive only used them twice...not bad condition
Reply:the brand K2 is pretty much the best so any K2's will do it for you even a begginer
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Looking into inline skates need some help please?
I have skated before, not too much but i know basic movements and i learn quickly if i apply myself. I wanted some inline skates for getting around to school and whatnot, also for exercise. I want something low profile, i don't mind paying for quality. Also the sidewalks/roads in my city aren't very "funded" so they've got cracks and unbalances. So i need something that will be efficient aswell as fun to use. Thanks
Looking into inline skates need some help please?
When you say "low profile" what do you mean?
The wheels or the top of the boot.
If you ment boot, you are looking at the higher end skates. Both Rollerblade and K2 make good fitness skates with 90 and 100mm wheels. You might have to look around locally to find them in a store where you can try them on. Most of the big box sports stores don't carry anything above the mid level skates.
I recommend checking if you have a local inline skate club by searching on the web. They can probably tell you what stores would carry them.
Otherwise look for stores that are more specialized like ski shops.
The larger wheels will also help with the rough surfaces. If you have some inline skills, the 90mm wheels should be easy to get used to. The 100s may take more work.
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Looking into inline skates need some help please?
When you say "low profile" what do you mean?
The wheels or the top of the boot.
If you ment boot, you are looking at the higher end skates. Both Rollerblade and K2 make good fitness skates with 90 and 100mm wheels. You might have to look around locally to find them in a store where you can try them on. Most of the big box sports stores don't carry anything above the mid level skates.
I recommend checking if you have a local inline skate club by searching on the web. They can probably tell you what stores would carry them.
Otherwise look for stores that are more specialized like ski shops.
The larger wheels will also help with the rough surfaces. If you have some inline skills, the 90mm wheels should be easy to get used to. The 100s may take more work.
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Best inline goalie skates for price are...?
what are the best goalie skates for your money... looking under $150 perfered.. but idc that much... all answers will be searched.
(inline skates.. not ice.)
thank you
Best inline goalie skates for price are...?
Bauer makes a descent one which I think is on clearance over at Goalie Monkey, but what's your shoe size, I saw one on Craig's List by Riddell that look to be better quality, me I had a pair of CCM 755's customised years ago. They have a zytel chassis, not aluminum, but are lightweight, protective and comfortable. TOUR also makes a roller hockey specific goalie skate .. as long as you use them on sport court or tile you should be ok, but I hear they are not holding up well on asphalt.
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(inline skates.. not ice.)
thank you
Best inline goalie skates for price are...?
Bauer makes a descent one which I think is on clearance over at Goalie Monkey, but what's your shoe size, I saw one on Craig's List by Riddell that look to be better quality, me I had a pair of CCM 755's customised years ago. They have a zytel chassis, not aluminum, but are lightweight, protective and comfortable. TOUR also makes a roller hockey specific goalie skate .. as long as you use them on sport court or tile you should be ok, but I hear they are not holding up well on asphalt.
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Aggressive inline skates sizing help ! please help . Thank You =)?
i jost brought a pair of Rollerblade TRS Downtown 3 Agressive Inline Skates . my shoe size is 8.5 so i got a 9 . when i ride a feal alot of room in the front of the skates . is this ok ? all my friends tell me that it shouldnt be tight on your feet .
thank you =)
Aggressive inline skates sizing help ! please help . Thank You =)?
The skates should feel snug all around your feet (with the exception of the tips of your toes, you don't want them smushed into the end of the skates).
You want the skates to be a part of your feet with no shifting of the feet inside of them. Then they will do whatever your feet do.
If the room you feel is to the sides of the ball of your feet, they are probably too large. How skates fit to you compared with your feet depends on a lot but I have never seen a person that needs larger sizes than their normal shoes.
If you can't swap them for a smaller size, you can try putting one or two flat insoles in under the one in the boot. That can take up a 1/2 size or so.
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thank you =)
Aggressive inline skates sizing help ! please help . Thank You =)?
The skates should feel snug all around your feet (with the exception of the tips of your toes, you don't want them smushed into the end of the skates).
You want the skates to be a part of your feet with no shifting of the feet inside of them. Then they will do whatever your feet do.
If the room you feel is to the sides of the ball of your feet, they are probably too large. How skates fit to you compared with your feet depends on a lot but I have never seen a person that needs larger sizes than their normal shoes.
If you can't swap them for a smaller size, you can try putting one or two flat insoles in under the one in the boot. That can take up a 1/2 size or so.
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Inline skates as hand luggage?
do you think it's allowed to take inline skates as hand luggage on an international flight from germany to the us? airline would be lufthansa.
Inline skates as hand luggage?
Its completely fine. I have taken mine the other way and forgot them in York! Just ensure that you have them out, because they are going to take them out anyways for a closer inspection
Reply:I have just looked at Lufthansa's website under travel preparation and it says that Lufthansa caters for everyones needs (overall). So I see no problem why they shouldn't allow inline skates as the hand luggage.
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Inline skates as hand luggage?
Its completely fine. I have taken mine the other way and forgot them in York! Just ensure that you have them out, because they are going to take them out anyways for a closer inspection
Reply:I have just looked at Lufthansa's website under travel preparation and it says that Lufthansa caters for everyones needs (overall). So I see no problem why they shouldn't allow inline skates as the hand luggage.
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Waveboard or inline skates?
what's better? I have inline skates already, but i don't know if I should get a waveboard. people tell me it's really cool and all, but should i spend $100 on one? can you do lots of tricks with it?
Waveboard or inline skates?
i have a wave board myself...its not much of a trick board...its more of a cruising board that u can turn really hard with...if u get good enough i can do a 360 in place....stuff like that...I've had it since the beginning of the school year until now and i still play with it...if u live near a beach u can take it there and ride or even take it to skate parks and ride up and down the ramps.....but beware....u CANNOT go in the opposite direction without turning....there is only 1 way the wave board can go and thats it...don't try the other way because you WILL fall
Reply:i have both and i prefer to wave board. i just use to to cruise around but its still fun but its hard to do tricks. in line skates are more for trick and for cruising so it just depends if you want a wave board to cruise around. but i love my wave board!!!its a lot of fun!!
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Waveboard or inline skates?
i have a wave board myself...its not much of a trick board...its more of a cruising board that u can turn really hard with...if u get good enough i can do a 360 in place....stuff like that...I've had it since the beginning of the school year until now and i still play with it...if u live near a beach u can take it there and ride or even take it to skate parks and ride up and down the ramps.....but beware....u CANNOT go in the opposite direction without turning....there is only 1 way the wave board can go and thats it...don't try the other way because you WILL fall
Reply:i have both and i prefer to wave board. i just use to to cruise around but its still fun but its hard to do tricks. in line skates are more for trick and for cruising so it just depends if you want a wave board to cruise around. but i love my wave board!!!its a lot of fun!!
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Aggressive inline skates sizing help ! please help . Thank You =)?
i jost brought a pair of Rollerblade TRS Downtown 3 Agressive Inline Skates . my shoe size is 8.5 so i got a 9 . when i ride a feal alot of room in the front of the skates . is this ok ? all my friends tell me that it shouldnt be tight on your feet .
Aggressive inline skates sizing help ! please help . Thank You =)?
The skates should feel snug all around your feet (with the exception of the tips of your toes, you don't want them smushed into the end of the skates).
You want the skates to be a part of your feet with no shifting of the feet inside of them. Then they will do whatever your feet do.
If the room you feel is to the sides of the ball of your feet, they are probably too large. How skates fit to you compared with your feet depends on a lot but I have never seen a person that needs larger sizes than their normal shoes.
If you can't swap them for a smaller size, you can try putting one or two flat insoles in under the one in the boot. That can take up a 1/2 size or so.
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Aggressive inline skates sizing help ! please help . Thank You =)?
The skates should feel snug all around your feet (with the exception of the tips of your toes, you don't want them smushed into the end of the skates).
You want the skates to be a part of your feet with no shifting of the feet inside of them. Then they will do whatever your feet do.
If the room you feel is to the sides of the ball of your feet, they are probably too large. How skates fit to you compared with your feet depends on a lot but I have never seen a person that needs larger sizes than their normal shoes.
If you can't swap them for a smaller size, you can try putting one or two flat insoles in under the one in the boot. That can take up a 1/2 size or so.
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Which Inline Skates to buy?
I would like to start some inline skating, I am a beginner. Seeing the large range available skates is there somehting I should look out for? What would be the best brand for me to buy?
Which Inline Skates to buy?
There is no general best brand, as the major brands (like Rollerblade, K2, Solomon, and Nike, Rocces, Rollerderby, Bauer, CCM, and Mission) all make good skates, and each skate fits differently for different feet, so your foot may not fit well for some companies compared to others. Your inline skating needs (later on) may also push you toward different companies when you decide to "specialize".
There are two things you'll want to look for in a new pair of skates.
1%26gt; The most important is the fit and comfort. Even if you've mastered all of the inline skating skills, if you have skates that do not fit you properly and your foot moves around too much, you will get hot spots and blisters after skating, which will be very uncomfortable (and not worth skating). Make sure your heel sits well into the back of the skate and it doesn't move around much. This may mean having some sort of a power strap of some sort that runs from ankle to your instep. Also make sure the rest of your foot and your toes don't slide around, since it will give an unstable base when you're skating. With a lot of skates these days, it may be a good idea to get a skate that fits more snuggly (but still allows for blood flow!), since the padding will wear thin over time, and can cause blisters in the future when your foot has more room to move around. (My 6-year-old inline skates currently do that now, which is making me want to buy a new pair!) Be aware of any pressure points, which should be ABSENT, that can arise from the design of the boot. The Solomon brand was the one I could choose that was available, since I had incredibly uncomfortable pressure points with K2 and Rollerblade skates. You may or may not have similar problems, so keep your mind open for different companies, since each company is different.
2%26gt; Reliability and features: As mentioned above, you'll generally want to go with the well-known companies like Rollerblade, K2, Solomon, and Nike, Rocces, Rollerderby, and UltraTec (sp?) (also Bauer, CCM, and Mission for hockey skates, but you may want to stay away from those for now) since they are pretty well-known and highly regarded. However, for a skater your level, you don't have to go all-out for a pair of inline skates, unless you definitely know you want to commit to the sport. Generally, you'll be spending about $75+ retail for a low-end skate. Nothing too fancy other than making sure you have that powerstrap that can secure your heel in the boot. No fancy braking mechanisms needed. About ABEC bearings, it's more of a selling gimmick rather than an actual contribution to performance (dirt in the bearings and skating surface contribute much more). IMO, ABEC 3s are good enough, and are probably the lowest end you'll get. ABEC 5s are on mid-range skates. There's no need to shell out for the incredibly expensive ABEC 7s and 9s. Actually, for a skater your skill, I would have recommended the lowest end Wal*mart skates, since their bearings, with a little bit of extra lubrication, would be great for your skill level, since the bearings (non-ABEC, generally) have more resistance to spinning when you hit an incline. However, the boots in the el cheapo skates are incredibly uncomfortable, thus they are never recommended. You'll generally want to go with a soft boot skate, since they're much more comfortable and flexible for when you move around. As for the wheel frame (what the wheels mount on), you'll probably be stuck with plastic, the cheapest kind, though aluminum/magnesium metal frames are more sturdy. Go with a light skate if you can. Finally, the wheel diameter won't matter much at your level, but it'd be best if you can get skates that can accommodate 80mm wheels. 80mm wheels let you go a little faster vs 76mm wheels, and you can always downsize if you want to. There may be 100mm skate frames out there (as they seem to be the new rage these days), but they are generally reserved for racing skates. You may also want to look for skates that have loops at the top of the skate, which will make the skates easier to tote around. Finally, the look. Go with what you think is a pair of skates you'd want to be caught skating in ;-) Generally, all of the features, aside from the look of the skate, are the same across all companies. However, it wouldn't hurt to give the skates a spin in the store to see how they handle and how they are balanced to your personal balance on the skate.
3%26gt; After you get your inline skates, immediately invest in a helmet and a full set of pads (wrist, knee, elbow). Make sure they fit well and don't skimp on these, since you will most definitely fall when you learn, and you won't have to worry about taking a nasty fall when you have these on. Actually, you'll learn to skate faster because you'll be able to experiment a little more boldly without having to worry about whether you can get back up after taking a fall. And don't copy those other guys who don't have helmets and pads. It'll save you a trip to the ER and having your arm in a cast--I broke my left wrist from an inline skating fall a few years back. A decent helmet will cost about $15-$20 retail (don't substitute a bike helmet here, since you need a different kind of helmet), and a decent set of pads will cost about $30-40 retail.
Good luck on shopping for your new inline skates! It's well-worth investing in if you're willing to learn it!
Reply:Don't buy cheap skates! They'll be uncomfortable and they won't last. Stick to brands like Rollerblade, K2, Salomon, Nike, etc. From there, it's just a matter of what look you like and what is comfortable on your feet.
Starting out, you'll want skates with 4 wheels, not the racing skates with 5 and be sure that whatever you get has at least an ABEC 5 bearing. ABEC is the speed rating, how fast the bearings will spin. 5 is a pretty good rating...when you get up to 7 or 9, they may be too fast and you might find yourself falling a bit more.
I'd also recommend that you pick up a pair of knee pads and wrist guards at least. Whether you fall forward or back, you'll find that your instinct is to put your hands out. Many broken wrists have resulted from inline skating.
Once you've got all your gear find a smooth, flat surface and get rolling.
Good luck and happy skating!
Reply:Dont buy inline go for quads first, they are much easier to learn on!
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Which Inline Skates to buy?
There is no general best brand, as the major brands (like Rollerblade, K2, Solomon, and Nike, Rocces, Rollerderby, Bauer, CCM, and Mission) all make good skates, and each skate fits differently for different feet, so your foot may not fit well for some companies compared to others. Your inline skating needs (later on) may also push you toward different companies when you decide to "specialize".
There are two things you'll want to look for in a new pair of skates.
1%26gt; The most important is the fit and comfort. Even if you've mastered all of the inline skating skills, if you have skates that do not fit you properly and your foot moves around too much, you will get hot spots and blisters after skating, which will be very uncomfortable (and not worth skating). Make sure your heel sits well into the back of the skate and it doesn't move around much. This may mean having some sort of a power strap of some sort that runs from ankle to your instep. Also make sure the rest of your foot and your toes don't slide around, since it will give an unstable base when you're skating. With a lot of skates these days, it may be a good idea to get a skate that fits more snuggly (but still allows for blood flow!), since the padding will wear thin over time, and can cause blisters in the future when your foot has more room to move around. (My 6-year-old inline skates currently do that now, which is making me want to buy a new pair!) Be aware of any pressure points, which should be ABSENT, that can arise from the design of the boot. The Solomon brand was the one I could choose that was available, since I had incredibly uncomfortable pressure points with K2 and Rollerblade skates. You may or may not have similar problems, so keep your mind open for different companies, since each company is different.
2%26gt; Reliability and features: As mentioned above, you'll generally want to go with the well-known companies like Rollerblade, K2, Solomon, and Nike, Rocces, Rollerderby, and UltraTec (sp?) (also Bauer, CCM, and Mission for hockey skates, but you may want to stay away from those for now) since they are pretty well-known and highly regarded. However, for a skater your level, you don't have to go all-out for a pair of inline skates, unless you definitely know you want to commit to the sport. Generally, you'll be spending about $75+ retail for a low-end skate. Nothing too fancy other than making sure you have that powerstrap that can secure your heel in the boot. No fancy braking mechanisms needed. About ABEC bearings, it's more of a selling gimmick rather than an actual contribution to performance (dirt in the bearings and skating surface contribute much more). IMO, ABEC 3s are good enough, and are probably the lowest end you'll get. ABEC 5s are on mid-range skates. There's no need to shell out for the incredibly expensive ABEC 7s and 9s. Actually, for a skater your skill, I would have recommended the lowest end Wal*mart skates, since their bearings, with a little bit of extra lubrication, would be great for your skill level, since the bearings (non-ABEC, generally) have more resistance to spinning when you hit an incline. However, the boots in the el cheapo skates are incredibly uncomfortable, thus they are never recommended. You'll generally want to go with a soft boot skate, since they're much more comfortable and flexible for when you move around. As for the wheel frame (what the wheels mount on), you'll probably be stuck with plastic, the cheapest kind, though aluminum/magnesium metal frames are more sturdy. Go with a light skate if you can. Finally, the wheel diameter won't matter much at your level, but it'd be best if you can get skates that can accommodate 80mm wheels. 80mm wheels let you go a little faster vs 76mm wheels, and you can always downsize if you want to. There may be 100mm skate frames out there (as they seem to be the new rage these days), but they are generally reserved for racing skates. You may also want to look for skates that have loops at the top of the skate, which will make the skates easier to tote around. Finally, the look. Go with what you think is a pair of skates you'd want to be caught skating in ;-) Generally, all of the features, aside from the look of the skate, are the same across all companies. However, it wouldn't hurt to give the skates a spin in the store to see how they handle and how they are balanced to your personal balance on the skate.
3%26gt; After you get your inline skates, immediately invest in a helmet and a full set of pads (wrist, knee, elbow). Make sure they fit well and don't skimp on these, since you will most definitely fall when you learn, and you won't have to worry about taking a nasty fall when you have these on. Actually, you'll learn to skate faster because you'll be able to experiment a little more boldly without having to worry about whether you can get back up after taking a fall. And don't copy those other guys who don't have helmets and pads. It'll save you a trip to the ER and having your arm in a cast--I broke my left wrist from an inline skating fall a few years back. A decent helmet will cost about $15-$20 retail (don't substitute a bike helmet here, since you need a different kind of helmet), and a decent set of pads will cost about $30-40 retail.
Good luck on shopping for your new inline skates! It's well-worth investing in if you're willing to learn it!
Reply:Don't buy cheap skates! They'll be uncomfortable and they won't last. Stick to brands like Rollerblade, K2, Salomon, Nike, etc. From there, it's just a matter of what look you like and what is comfortable on your feet.
Starting out, you'll want skates with 4 wheels, not the racing skates with 5 and be sure that whatever you get has at least an ABEC 5 bearing. ABEC is the speed rating, how fast the bearings will spin. 5 is a pretty good rating...when you get up to 7 or 9, they may be too fast and you might find yourself falling a bit more.
I'd also recommend that you pick up a pair of knee pads and wrist guards at least. Whether you fall forward or back, you'll find that your instinct is to put your hands out. Many broken wrists have resulted from inline skating.
Once you've got all your gear find a smooth, flat surface and get rolling.
Good luck and happy skating!
Reply:Dont buy inline go for quads first, they are much easier to learn on!
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What Inline Skates Best Simulate Ice Skating?
I want a pair of inline skates I can use to practice when my school's ice rink closes for the season. I've looked at the Pic Skates and they are a bit pricey. I was wondering if people know how good a simulator they actually are, and if there are any less expensive "second-best" simulators?
What Inline Skates Best Simulate Ice Skating?
Pic Skates are probably the best "known" substitute off ice . . . but there are other brands you might check out:
Snow White Artistic Inline Figure Skates (supposedly lighter)
http://www.inlinefigure.com/snowwhite.ht...
Jump-Spin Skate (I don't know much about this one - its definitely not a figure skate boot. but it is "cheap").
http://jumpspin.com/skate/id39.html
I haven't actually compared prices or anything yet . . . but I have been looking into it off ice skates too (um - I have been for years!!!!).
I have tried the Pic Skates when the company came out to our rink. The boot is a figure skate boot so that feels "familiar" - but the frames are clunkier (heavier) and you just know you're not on the ice. It feels slower . . . and spin technique is definitely different (I tried and I nearly ate it!).
I only tried them on for 5 minutes tops . . . so I couldn't have possibly given them a good chance. I'm sure with practice I could figure out the inline technique for figure moves - it is kinda different - but if you get muscle memory for that, you may have to rework your ice technique when you get back.
It is pricey, but if I were to get them, I would get a new pair of the same exact figure skate boot I have and then the frame. When I tried on the Pic Skates long ago, the wheel configuration for my size was either too long or too short compared to my figure skate blades - maybe they worked that out since then. At this point, I lean more towards Pic Skates - only because I've seen and read more about them.
Reply:There are many brands of inline figure skates including Snow White (also the manufacturer of Jump Spin/Entry Level), Custom Inlines, PIC, Triax and more. Snow White and Custom Inlines are used by most of the World Championship medalists. Report It
Reply:The PIC skates are the only ones designed with the toe pick to emulate that part of your figure skates. If you want that feature, that is going to be your only choice.
To give you the manueverability of your figure skates you can look for "street" or roller hockey skates. They will have a shorter wheelbase than the typical skates for skating distances.
You might find some that allow the wheels to be rockered. That would mimic the curve of your ice blades better.
Without rockerable axles, you can possibly mimic the effect by finding some wheels that are only a couple millimeters different in diameter. That is not allways easy to find. You put the smaller wheels on the front and rear.
Reply:Since the other posters have pretty much covered everything there is as far as figure skating goes, I'll take a gander that you might mean skates for hockey. The answer is pretty simple, just get hockey inline skates. Even if you're not going to play hockey, and aren't going to figure skate either, hockey skates still are best at mimicking the motions and feel of ice skates. This is because in the last 10 years of so, the brand Mission developed something called the "hi-lo" chassis, which Incorporated two 72mm wheels and two 80mm wheels in the back.They're situated so that the two middle wheels are always touching the surface, and rocking back and forth gives that feeling of a slightly curved ice blade. This is now the standard formation for all inline hockey skates and is used by all brands. Hockey skates also lace up, which could be an easy transition from most ice skates, but might not be something that appeals to you. Like I said, this might not be what is right for you, but just in case it is, hope I helped.
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What Inline Skates Best Simulate Ice Skating?
Pic Skates are probably the best "known" substitute off ice . . . but there are other brands you might check out:
Snow White Artistic Inline Figure Skates (supposedly lighter)
http://www.inlinefigure.com/snowwhite.ht...
Jump-Spin Skate (I don't know much about this one - its definitely not a figure skate boot. but it is "cheap").
http://jumpspin.com/skate/id39.html
I haven't actually compared prices or anything yet . . . but I have been looking into it off ice skates too (um - I have been for years!!!!).
I have tried the Pic Skates when the company came out to our rink. The boot is a figure skate boot so that feels "familiar" - but the frames are clunkier (heavier) and you just know you're not on the ice. It feels slower . . . and spin technique is definitely different (I tried and I nearly ate it!).
I only tried them on for 5 minutes tops . . . so I couldn't have possibly given them a good chance. I'm sure with practice I could figure out the inline technique for figure moves - it is kinda different - but if you get muscle memory for that, you may have to rework your ice technique when you get back.
It is pricey, but if I were to get them, I would get a new pair of the same exact figure skate boot I have and then the frame. When I tried on the Pic Skates long ago, the wheel configuration for my size was either too long or too short compared to my figure skate blades - maybe they worked that out since then. At this point, I lean more towards Pic Skates - only because I've seen and read more about them.
Reply:There are many brands of inline figure skates including Snow White (also the manufacturer of Jump Spin/Entry Level), Custom Inlines, PIC, Triax and more. Snow White and Custom Inlines are used by most of the World Championship medalists. Report It
Reply:The PIC skates are the only ones designed with the toe pick to emulate that part of your figure skates. If you want that feature, that is going to be your only choice.
To give you the manueverability of your figure skates you can look for "street" or roller hockey skates. They will have a shorter wheelbase than the typical skates for skating distances.
You might find some that allow the wheels to be rockered. That would mimic the curve of your ice blades better.
Without rockerable axles, you can possibly mimic the effect by finding some wheels that are only a couple millimeters different in diameter. That is not allways easy to find. You put the smaller wheels on the front and rear.
Reply:Since the other posters have pretty much covered everything there is as far as figure skating goes, I'll take a gander that you might mean skates for hockey. The answer is pretty simple, just get hockey inline skates. Even if you're not going to play hockey, and aren't going to figure skate either, hockey skates still are best at mimicking the motions and feel of ice skates. This is because in the last 10 years of so, the brand Mission developed something called the "hi-lo" chassis, which Incorporated two 72mm wheels and two 80mm wheels in the back.They're situated so that the two middle wheels are always touching the surface, and rocking back and forth gives that feeling of a slightly curved ice blade. This is now the standard formation for all inline hockey skates and is used by all brands. Hockey skates also lace up, which could be an easy transition from most ice skates, but might not be something that appeals to you. Like I said, this might not be what is right for you, but just in case it is, hope I helped.
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REAL inline skates?
does any1 know were i can get some good inline skate not the crappy plastic wheel skates walmart has but real goos 1s like the whole line of Agressive skates but a little bit cheaper leave the url and who ever has the best site(s) i will give u the best answer
REAL inline skates?
For online places (in the US) try:
www.sportsauthority.com/category/index...
www.dickssportinggoods.com/category/in...
www.inlinewarehouse.com
www.skates.com
However, except as a last resort or a very knowledgeable person, I would not suggest ordering skates online.
The sizes vary a lot from what you wear as a shoe or even between skate models.
If it takes a 60 mile trip to find a sporting goods store that carries skates in your area, it will be worth the trip.
The skates need to fit your feet well so that they become part of the feet instead of flopping around. They should be snug all around your feet without crushing your toes.
Agressive skates are more critical. The boots are heavier and don't flex as much, plus you will be jumping and landing on them.
Reply:http://www.sportchek.ca/sportchek/do/men...
my sister got hers there and they are great!
but she bought them from the actual store
(bigger variety)
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REAL inline skates?
For online places (in the US) try:
www.sportsauthority.com/category/index...
www.dickssportinggoods.com/category/in...
www.inlinewarehouse.com
www.skates.com
However, except as a last resort or a very knowledgeable person, I would not suggest ordering skates online.
The sizes vary a lot from what you wear as a shoe or even between skate models.
If it takes a 60 mile trip to find a sporting goods store that carries skates in your area, it will be worth the trip.
The skates need to fit your feet well so that they become part of the feet instead of flopping around. They should be snug all around your feet without crushing your toes.
Agressive skates are more critical. The boots are heavier and don't flex as much, plus you will be jumping and landing on them.
Reply:http://www.sportchek.ca/sportchek/do/men...
my sister got hers there and they are great!
but she bought them from the actual store
(bigger variety)
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Fast aggressive inline skates with good speed?
I want aggressive skates that are fast. I know that aggressive skates aren't face becuase they weren't ment for speed, but i want to get a pair that are fast. If you know any skates then pleas help. If not, then is there a way to trick out a pair of aggressive inline skates to be fast and have control? I know bigger wheels make the skates go faster but im not sure if they can fit in aggresive frames. so maybe i can change the frames.
Thanks for you help
Fast aggressive inline skates with good speed?
Get the rollerblade point 8s. They have 72 mm wheels, but higher precision bearings: abec 7, abec 8 should also help you go faster. http://www.aggressivemall.com/Rollerblad...
Reply:You don't say how fast is "good speed" to you.
Agressive skates use USF frames which have different mounting points than fitness/race frames.
Some of the Slalom or Freestyle skates use the USF mounting. Check out Rollerblade and K2.
The Forum at Freestyle Skaters (www.freestyleskaters.org/forum/) should be able to help you find places that sell UFS freestyle frames.
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Thanks for you help
Fast aggressive inline skates with good speed?
Get the rollerblade point 8s. They have 72 mm wheels, but higher precision bearings: abec 7, abec 8 should also help you go faster. http://www.aggressivemall.com/Rollerblad...
Reply:You don't say how fast is "good speed" to you.
Agressive skates use USF frames which have different mounting points than fitness/race frames.
Some of the Slalom or Freestyle skates use the USF mounting. Check out Rollerblade and K2.
The Forum at Freestyle Skaters (www.freestyleskaters.org/forum/) should be able to help you find places that sell UFS freestyle frames.
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Are walmart inline skates worth the money?
i am trying to lose weight by inline skating, but i haven't skated in 8 years. so i'm wondering if i should spend my money on just buying a nice pair of walmart inline skates. i'm 18. i also need to stay under $60.
Are walmart inline skates worth the money?
I have never seen adult sized in-line skates at our Wal-Mart, but if you see one that you like, try it on, roll around for a little while, and if you like it, go for it!
But I would highly recommend looking around a bit; there are sales at sports shops that you can take advantage of, or you can look online for a bargain on a better brand. Well-known brand skate parts are alot easier to find when you need them. And if you like a particular pair of skates, try them on if you can, and find out what size you wear, and check EBay. Here's a page of brand new skates at well under $60:
http://search.ebay.com/new-in-line-skate...
I have bought a few skates on EBay, and I have not been disappointed yet.
The main thing is that you find one that are comfortable because if they're not, you know you're not going to use them. Hope that helps, Happy Rolling! (^_^)
Reply:It all depends on how bad you want to "Rollerblade".
You should save your money and go to Big 5.
You could purchase a pair of [quality] inline skates for about $30 more.
Reply:Nothing from Wal Mart is worth any money.
Reply:you said nice and walmart in the same sentence.
Go somewhere else and get a quality pair.
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Are walmart inline skates worth the money?
I have never seen adult sized in-line skates at our Wal-Mart, but if you see one that you like, try it on, roll around for a little while, and if you like it, go for it!
But I would highly recommend looking around a bit; there are sales at sports shops that you can take advantage of, or you can look online for a bargain on a better brand. Well-known brand skate parts are alot easier to find when you need them. And if you like a particular pair of skates, try them on if you can, and find out what size you wear, and check EBay. Here's a page of brand new skates at well under $60:
http://search.ebay.com/new-in-line-skate...
I have bought a few skates on EBay, and I have not been disappointed yet.
The main thing is that you find one that are comfortable because if they're not, you know you're not going to use them. Hope that helps, Happy Rolling! (^_^)
Reply:It all depends on how bad you want to "Rollerblade".
You should save your money and go to Big 5.
You could purchase a pair of [quality] inline skates for about $30 more.
Reply:Nothing from Wal Mart is worth any money.
Reply:you said nice and walmart in the same sentence.
Go somewhere else and get a quality pair.
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Can you turn inline skates into aggresive skates?
i want to aggresive skate because iam a very good inline skater but i have teo pares of 200 dollar skates and dont want to spent more the 50 dollars can u some how cange the inline skates to be aggresive skates?
Can you turn inline skates into aggresive skates?
Livewire's suggestion to look at used skates could be your best bet.
A lot depends on what your "$200" skates are and if you want to grind.
The early agressive skaters were using the old Rollerblade Lightinings. The sport had to start somewhere.
My "less than $200" skates have 13.5" five wheel frames. Even with proper wheels, they would require a lot of skill to do ramps.
If you have relatively strong frames, you could swap the small agressive wheels.
Grinding could be a problem unless you don't mind scraping up the skate's soles and frames. If you have aluminum frames, you would probably want to make up some form of grind plates to slow down your slide a bit.
If you took out the middle two wheels, you could make a grind block that used the axle bolts to mount to the frame.
Reply:no, i've never seen it done and doubt it can't be done without some major remodeling to your skate, probably cost as much as just buying a pair of aggresive inline skates. Go to a sports shop that sells used equipemnt and buy a pair of aggresive inline skates if all you have is $50.
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Can you turn inline skates into aggresive skates?
Livewire's suggestion to look at used skates could be your best bet.
A lot depends on what your "$200" skates are and if you want to grind.
The early agressive skaters were using the old Rollerblade Lightinings. The sport had to start somewhere.
My "less than $200" skates have 13.5" five wheel frames. Even with proper wheels, they would require a lot of skill to do ramps.
If you have relatively strong frames, you could swap the small agressive wheels.
Grinding could be a problem unless you don't mind scraping up the skate's soles and frames. If you have aluminum frames, you would probably want to make up some form of grind plates to slow down your slide a bit.
If you took out the middle two wheels, you could make a grind block that used the axle bolts to mount to the frame.
Reply:no, i've never seen it done and doubt it can't be done without some major remodeling to your skate, probably cost as much as just buying a pair of aggresive inline skates. Go to a sports shop that sells used equipemnt and buy a pair of aggresive inline skates if all you have is $50.
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Which inline skates do you prefer?
I had a pair of Bauer inline hockey skates, but they are a little too much for my skating needs. I just need a lightweight skate, soft or hard doesn't concern me. Also, the ability to quickly strap them on would help too, it used to take me about 15 mins to lace up the hockey skates.
Which inline skates do you prefer?
Hockey skates are great for hockey, and I would recommend that you stay with them if you are going to be playing hockey.
It sounds like you are not doing that. If you are using them to get around or skate on trails or streets, you probably want recreational skates.
The two major companies making rec skates are Rollerblade and K2. Try on all the skates you can in your price range. They fit differently between brands and between models within a brand.
Some of their models come with speed laces that are very fast to put on and take off.
Ignore Emma's comment, about the same time you asked your question, she asked "I want to start inline skatin and i want 2 no if these are good skates?" about the skates she is saying are what you need.
Reply:hey, these skates are a good skate for your needs and what you want . on some sites the same ones for like £160 these are a bargin and really good to thanks hope i helped . http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...
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Which inline skates do you prefer?
Hockey skates are great for hockey, and I would recommend that you stay with them if you are going to be playing hockey.
It sounds like you are not doing that. If you are using them to get around or skate on trails or streets, you probably want recreational skates.
The two major companies making rec skates are Rollerblade and K2. Try on all the skates you can in your price range. They fit differently between brands and between models within a brand.
Some of their models come with speed laces that are very fast to put on and take off.
Ignore Emma's comment, about the same time you asked your question, she asked "I want to start inline skatin and i want 2 no if these are good skates?" about the skates she is saying are what you need.
Reply:hey, these skates are a good skate for your needs and what you want . on some sites the same ones for like £160 these are a bargin and really good to thanks hope i helped . http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...
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Aggressive inline skates in toronto?
Hey, do you guys know where I can buy any aggressive inline skates in Toronto, not downtown (but only if I have to go). I am looking for Rollerblade TRS alpha 7's , downtown 3's and then the remz morales or anything else I can get a look at and try on. So far I have only been able to find these skates online through sites like aggressivemall.com or rollerwarehouse.com. Id prefer not to buy it shipped if you know anything tell me, thanks.
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Quad skates versus inline for a beginner; which is better for learning?
I want to buy my 8 year old daughter roller skates for Christmas. She is just a beginner, and can't skate. I had planned on buying her a pair of the old style quad skates thinking those would be better for learning. However, when I was shopping, I saw a lot of inline skates for her shoe size, and now I don't know what to buy. Which is better for learning? Or are they pretty much the same? I would like to hear from other parents whose kids recently learned to roller skate.
Quad skates versus inline for a beginner; which is better for learning?
I have to agree with the post by "askme." As a skating coach, I feel that quads are better for youngsters, since many do not yet have the strength in their ankles to handle inlines. There are different techniques for inlines than for quads. In addition, quads are easier to fit children with. I see many kids in the rink with inlines that are too big (turning their ankles in, which can cause injuries, obviously).
As for the learning process, you can always tighten the wheels so they don't roll freely, which will give the child a little advantage. Every time she skates, you can loosen the wheels a little bit.
GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Get inline skates. they are easy to learn and much better for control once she gets a little better at it. plus she will feel more comfortable skating with what the majority of other kids are using and can learn from watching them too. If she has skates a lot different from the others, she won't be able to have the other kids help teach her as effectively
Reply:I think inline skates are MUCH easier. They have a longer "wheelbase" and are more stable. Also if you look around you'll see many many kids with inline and hardly any with quad skates (outside of roller derby), so she'll be more in style.
Don't forget helmet, as well as knee and elbow pads, specially at first! If she gets a bad whack on the knee it may take years to recover.otherwise.
Reply:I'm a mom. I also skate for a roller derby league. My kid learned to skate on inlines. She recently learned to skate on quads. It's really a personal choice.
Quads and inlines are different. Learning to skate on one does not mean you will be able to skate on the other.
As far as learning and getting the feel for the movement, quads provide more stability for balancing.
If she starts on quads, moving to inlines will be a new experience, but she will already have a feel for rolling.
Something to keep in mind when buying skates, sizes will vary according to type of skate. Ask a sales person about sizing. In most cases, you will need to get a size smaller than her regular shoe size. If she wears a size 8 shoe, she would need a size 7 skate. It depends on the type of skate.
Also, be sure to purchase protective gear: knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and a helmet.
Happy skating!
Reply:Quads for the very first pair. She wont need major strength in her ankles. Once she has found her "centre" move her onto inlines if desired.
Quads are dead cool though.
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Quad skates versus inline for a beginner; which is better for learning?
I have to agree with the post by "askme." As a skating coach, I feel that quads are better for youngsters, since many do not yet have the strength in their ankles to handle inlines. There are different techniques for inlines than for quads. In addition, quads are easier to fit children with. I see many kids in the rink with inlines that are too big (turning their ankles in, which can cause injuries, obviously).
As for the learning process, you can always tighten the wheels so they don't roll freely, which will give the child a little advantage. Every time she skates, you can loosen the wheels a little bit.
GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Get inline skates. they are easy to learn and much better for control once she gets a little better at it. plus she will feel more comfortable skating with what the majority of other kids are using and can learn from watching them too. If she has skates a lot different from the others, she won't be able to have the other kids help teach her as effectively
Reply:I think inline skates are MUCH easier. They have a longer "wheelbase" and are more stable. Also if you look around you'll see many many kids with inline and hardly any with quad skates (outside of roller derby), so she'll be more in style.
Don't forget helmet, as well as knee and elbow pads, specially at first! If she gets a bad whack on the knee it may take years to recover.otherwise.
Reply:I'm a mom. I also skate for a roller derby league. My kid learned to skate on inlines. She recently learned to skate on quads. It's really a personal choice.
Quads and inlines are different. Learning to skate on one does not mean you will be able to skate on the other.
As far as learning and getting the feel for the movement, quads provide more stability for balancing.
If she starts on quads, moving to inlines will be a new experience, but she will already have a feel for rolling.
Something to keep in mind when buying skates, sizes will vary according to type of skate. Ask a sales person about sizing. In most cases, you will need to get a size smaller than her regular shoe size. If she wears a size 8 shoe, she would need a size 7 skate. It depends on the type of skate.
Also, be sure to purchase protective gear: knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and a helmet.
Happy skating!
Reply:Quads for the very first pair. She wont need major strength in her ankles. Once she has found her "centre" move her onto inlines if desired.
Quads are dead cool though.
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How to skate backwards on inline skates?
Can someone give me a tip or a link on how to skate backwards on inline skates? all i find is for ice skating, and the c-cut, but i dont think thats how your supposed to do it with inline skates.
How to skate backwards on inline skates?
Ive been skating both and playing hockey in roller and ice leagues my whole life, its very similar. Its all hips really you dont keep your feet straight you sway your hips legs and feet and the more you do it the quicker you'll go, keep practicing you'll get good at it that way
Reply:There are several methods for moving backwards, the most common I have seen for beginners is a backwards swizzle.
That is the method used in the Pegasus Flyers web page on backwards skating at www.pegasusflyers.org/tips/backward_swiz...
My personal preference is to use the reverse of a poor forward stride.
Angle the toe in slightly (10-20 degrees) on your pushing foot with the weight on the toe.
Push out and forward (from your viewpoint). It will move you much faster than a swizzle so it is easy to outrun your skill at rolling backwards.
The Skate Faq site also has information on the swizzle and how to turn front-back and back-front. http://faqs.org/faqs/sports/skating/inli...
The ehow web site suggest using a slalom type motion, again just weight and move opposite of what you do forwards. www.ehow.com/how_9643_skate-backward-lin...
I'm not into jumping so I use a modified spin stop to transition from front to back. www.getrolling.com/orbit/spinStopVideo.h...
You start the turn for the stop, then straighten your turning foot out as you are going backwards.
For transitioning back to forwards, I just pick up my right foot (I turn better to the right) and turn it around as far as I can comfortably (140-160 degrees) and put it down, then swing my other foot next to it.
Reply:Simple: Open your leg, close, then open (Go forward 'n backward).
After that, try go backward only.
Then try cross your legs.
Hope you can do it, I can do in only one day. ;D
(Sorry my Enligh is bad)
Reply:Try putting some pressure on your toes and then do the movements. It helped me learn how to skate backwards.
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How to skate backwards on inline skates?
Ive been skating both and playing hockey in roller and ice leagues my whole life, its very similar. Its all hips really you dont keep your feet straight you sway your hips legs and feet and the more you do it the quicker you'll go, keep practicing you'll get good at it that way
Reply:There are several methods for moving backwards, the most common I have seen for beginners is a backwards swizzle.
That is the method used in the Pegasus Flyers web page on backwards skating at www.pegasusflyers.org/tips/backward_swiz...
My personal preference is to use the reverse of a poor forward stride.
Angle the toe in slightly (10-20 degrees) on your pushing foot with the weight on the toe.
Push out and forward (from your viewpoint). It will move you much faster than a swizzle so it is easy to outrun your skill at rolling backwards.
The Skate Faq site also has information on the swizzle and how to turn front-back and back-front. http://faqs.org/faqs/sports/skating/inli...
The ehow web site suggest using a slalom type motion, again just weight and move opposite of what you do forwards. www.ehow.com/how_9643_skate-backward-lin...
I'm not into jumping so I use a modified spin stop to transition from front to back. www.getrolling.com/orbit/spinStopVideo.h...
You start the turn for the stop, then straighten your turning foot out as you are going backwards.
For transitioning back to forwards, I just pick up my right foot (I turn better to the right) and turn it around as far as I can comfortably (140-160 degrees) and put it down, then swing my other foot next to it.
Reply:Simple: Open your leg, close, then open (Go forward 'n backward).
After that, try go backward only.
Then try cross your legs.
Hope you can do it, I can do in only one day. ;D
(Sorry my Enligh is bad)
Reply:Try putting some pressure on your toes and then do the movements. It helped me learn how to skate backwards.
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Question about inline skates vs. aggressive skates???
So I have been skating all of my life and I want to get a new pair of skates. i was thinking that i might want to learn some tricks and grinds and stuff like that but not all the time. so my question is should i buy inline skates bc the wheels are bigger and they are better for long distances (this is probably what I will do more) or should i buy aggressive skates? The aggressive skates just look so much better:) and what if I bought a lighter aggressive skate would that be ok. sorry for being long and drawn out, any suggestions would be great. thanks
Question about inline skates vs. aggressive skates???
regardless of what type of aggro skates you get they weigh about 5-6 pounds each skate. so your going to have to learn to jump with an extra 12 lbs of shoes with wheels on to a rail. inline skates are a bit lighter but only built for riding around. while aggro skates have smaller wheels but are heavy because the frames that hold the wheel and the mold of the boot is more dense and harder cause your going to take those skates and beat them to the ground. there built for it.
its up to you. i have been skating for 9 years and the feeling i feel grinding the rail is unexplainable!! i love aggressive skating.
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Question about inline skates vs. aggressive skates???
regardless of what type of aggro skates you get they weigh about 5-6 pounds each skate. so your going to have to learn to jump with an extra 12 lbs of shoes with wheels on to a rail. inline skates are a bit lighter but only built for riding around. while aggro skates have smaller wheels but are heavy because the frames that hold the wheel and the mold of the boot is more dense and harder cause your going to take those skates and beat them to the ground. there built for it.
its up to you. i have been skating for 9 years and the feeling i feel grinding the rail is unexplainable!! i love aggressive skating.
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What is better, inline skates or quad skates?
What do you find better? I havent been skating for a while but i just went yesterday for my birthday and i am going to start going more frequently and i am going to buy some skates and i don't know which one to buy..... I want to be able to skate backwards and turn easily and a skate fast (i know picky) lol. what do you recomend and why? thx
BTW- i've ben skating with quads all of my life and i've tried inline when i was younger but will lose my balance more with inline?
What is better, inline skates or quad skates?
I prefer rollerblades. The main reason for me is that the 'stopper' thingy is on the back of most rollerblades and on the front of most if not all rollerskates. I find it harder to stop without falling over with rollerskates cause when i put my foot forward to slow down or stop i tend to fall, its a more jerky less smooth motion than easing the rollerblades back. I also tend to balance better with rollerblades ....I guess its up to personal preference though:P Inline skates...do take a bit more getting used to with balance but once you get the hang of it, it actually seems easier.
Reply:It is easier to stand around and go slow on quads at first. If you are going to stay in a roller rink it will be a little easier on quads because of the small area.
Once you decide to skate outside or want more speed, the advantage moves to inline skates. They are much faster and more stable from front to back which keeps you from "tripping" over things that will cause a face plant on quads.
I find the stability of inlines also helps me when skating backwards.
Stability while braking depends on the proper technique for each.
On inline skates, think primarily of pushing the braking skate as far forward as you can, then tilt it up and letting your weight shift forward onto the brake. The farther forward you can get the skate, the more stopping force you can create and the more it will hold you up. Bending the knee on your gliding leg will allow you to get the braking foot farther forward.
On quads, bend your gliding knee and let your braking toe drag lightly behind you. As you get the balance between the two, you can bring the braking toe closer to you and put more weight on it.
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BTW- i've ben skating with quads all of my life and i've tried inline when i was younger but will lose my balance more with inline?
What is better, inline skates or quad skates?
I prefer rollerblades. The main reason for me is that the 'stopper' thingy is on the back of most rollerblades and on the front of most if not all rollerskates. I find it harder to stop without falling over with rollerskates cause when i put my foot forward to slow down or stop i tend to fall, its a more jerky less smooth motion than easing the rollerblades back. I also tend to balance better with rollerblades ....I guess its up to personal preference though:P Inline skates...do take a bit more getting used to with balance but once you get the hang of it, it actually seems easier.
Reply:It is easier to stand around and go slow on quads at first. If you are going to stay in a roller rink it will be a little easier on quads because of the small area.
Once you decide to skate outside or want more speed, the advantage moves to inline skates. They are much faster and more stable from front to back which keeps you from "tripping" over things that will cause a face plant on quads.
I find the stability of inlines also helps me when skating backwards.
Stability while braking depends on the proper technique for each.
On inline skates, think primarily of pushing the braking skate as far forward as you can, then tilt it up and letting your weight shift forward onto the brake. The farther forward you can get the skate, the more stopping force you can create and the more it will hold you up. Bending the knee on your gliding leg will allow you to get the braking foot farther forward.
On quads, bend your gliding knee and let your braking toe drag lightly behind you. As you get the balance between the two, you can bring the braking toe closer to you and put more weight on it.
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Are inline skates the same as roller blades?
inline skates just an other name for roller blades?
if not, is it ok to skate on the street with inline skates...
thanks
Are inline skates the same as roller blades?
YES, inline skates and rollerblades are the same thing, but much like tuna, albacore and chunk light are the same thing, only different.
The reason that we refer to inline skates most often times as "roller blades" is that the first company to successfully market inline skates was Rollerblade!!
Keep in mind that INLINE is exactly that, all of the wheels are IN LINE with one another, as opposed to offset, as with roller skates.
There are different inline skates for different activities, such as hockey, stunting, exercise, speed-skating, figure, etc.. My advice would be to decide which activity you wish to participate in, and then head off to a REPUTABLE sporting goods store and tell the sales person what is on your mind. Since we are on the subject of your mind, PLEASE wear a helmet, okay!?
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if not, is it ok to skate on the street with inline skates...
thanks
Are inline skates the same as roller blades?
YES, inline skates and rollerblades are the same thing, but much like tuna, albacore and chunk light are the same thing, only different.
The reason that we refer to inline skates most often times as "roller blades" is that the first company to successfully market inline skates was Rollerblade!!
Keep in mind that INLINE is exactly that, all of the wheels are IN LINE with one another, as opposed to offset, as with roller skates.
There are different inline skates for different activities, such as hockey, stunting, exercise, speed-skating, figure, etc.. My advice would be to decide which activity you wish to participate in, and then head off to a REPUTABLE sporting goods store and tell the sales person what is on your mind. Since we are on the subject of your mind, PLEASE wear a helmet, okay!?
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Quad skates? or inline?
i want to learn to skate better and i was wondering which type of skates are better for doing tricks. currently i have inline skates but cant do much more than go forward and stop.
Quad skates? or inline?
It depends on what "tricks" you want to do.
Anything in the agressive area, inlines.
Spinning in place, quads
Skating backwards, slalom, and dance moves can be done by either one. If you look at the european competition videos (they do a lot more of this than in the US), you will see many more people on inlined but a lot of quads also.
People who compete will go to whatever works best for them and aparently each type of skates works best for different people.
Reply:Quad skates. My family owns a roller rink, and I have to say from my experience you can do a lot more things on quads than inline. With quads its easy to spin and keep your balance while going into other tricks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I learn from in line and it took me about 1 month to grind and i taught my little sister on the same skate's and see got better than i was in less than a few weeks,
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Quad skates? or inline?
It depends on what "tricks" you want to do.
Anything in the agressive area, inlines.
Spinning in place, quads
Skating backwards, slalom, and dance moves can be done by either one. If you look at the european competition videos (they do a lot more of this than in the US), you will see many more people on inlined but a lot of quads also.
People who compete will go to whatever works best for them and aparently each type of skates works best for different people.
Reply:Quad skates. My family owns a roller rink, and I have to say from my experience you can do a lot more things on quads than inline. With quads its easy to spin and keep your balance while going into other tricks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I learn from in line and it took me about 1 month to grind and i taught my little sister on the same skate's and see got better than i was in less than a few weeks,
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Inline skates : Proffesion advice please.?
Dear people,
I am a semi professional inline skater, and I want to buy a new pair of blades.
the problem is that I want Agressive skates, but at same time I want speed (and easiness) If I buy agressive skates, will I fall behind while skatin wiz people wiz non-Argessive skates, which have bigger wheels.
Agressive blads have smaller wheels, and speed skates have bigger wheels. What can I do? what should I do? I want Speed and grinding on rials
Inline skates : Proffesion advice please.?
just buy two sets of wheels, and interchange. if you can use larger diameter wheels in aggressive blades. idk
Reply:The idk at the end was a hint for a bad answer.
Aggressive skates top out at 59mm.
Smallest (cheap) rec wheels are 82mm.
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Reply:Is that "professional" in that you either earn money by skating or at least have skates given to you?
If you are that good at agressive skating, you don't want compromise skates for agressive.
Get two pairs of skates. A great pair for your professional work and a pair of rec skates for skating with others.
You might want to look into "street" skates. They are not as fast as the better rec or fitness skates but are more manueverable. You can use them for some mild jumps and for dancing around slalom cones as a crossover between agressive and rec skates. I suppose that you could attach some grind plates and do some sole grinds with them.
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I am a semi professional inline skater, and I want to buy a new pair of blades.
the problem is that I want Agressive skates, but at same time I want speed (and easiness) If I buy agressive skates, will I fall behind while skatin wiz people wiz non-Argessive skates, which have bigger wheels.
Agressive blads have smaller wheels, and speed skates have bigger wheels. What can I do? what should I do? I want Speed and grinding on rials
Inline skates : Proffesion advice please.?
just buy two sets of wheels, and interchange. if you can use larger diameter wheels in aggressive blades. idk
Reply:The idk at the end was a hint for a bad answer.
Aggressive skates top out at 59mm.
Smallest (cheap) rec wheels are 82mm.
No way will they fit. Report It
Reply:Is that "professional" in that you either earn money by skating or at least have skates given to you?
If you are that good at agressive skating, you don't want compromise skates for agressive.
Get two pairs of skates. A great pair for your professional work and a pair of rec skates for skating with others.
You might want to look into "street" skates. They are not as fast as the better rec or fitness skates but are more manueverable. You can use them for some mild jumps and for dancing around slalom cones as a crossover between agressive and rec skates. I suppose that you could attach some grind plates and do some sole grinds with them.
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Inline skates that attach to shoes. If you remember a few years ago they made inline skates that snap to shoes
I have been looking for those for the longest. I remember a few years ago seeing a commercial were a black guy walks in to a store with somthing in his coat. After he buys a bottle of water or somthing he looks at the owner and pulls out the inline skate blades, snaps them on his shoes and skates out of the store. I have been looking for them for weeks now. If you know were to get them PLEASE post after market is fine (ebay , etc).
Inline skates that attach to shoes. If you remember a few years ago they made inline skates that snap to shoes
I think they got run off by the Wheelies business where the wheels drop out of the bottom of the shoes.
Reply:I'm not sure if these skates are what you're thinking about; they're boots that look like snowboard boots, and you're able to lock on inline frames and skate. Here's the website:
http://www.hypnoskates.com/
There were many similar skates that were made by Rossignol, Rollerblades, and some other companies, but I haven't been able to find any recently. I have 4 pairs of Hypno skates, and I absolutely love them. Check out EBay:
http://search.ebay.com/Hypno-skates_W0QQ...
Hope you find what you're looking for--good luck!
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Inline skates that attach to shoes. If you remember a few years ago they made inline skates that snap to shoes
I think they got run off by the Wheelies business where the wheels drop out of the bottom of the shoes.
Reply:I'm not sure if these skates are what you're thinking about; they're boots that look like snowboard boots, and you're able to lock on inline frames and skate. Here's the website:
http://www.hypnoskates.com/
There were many similar skates that were made by Rossignol, Rollerblades, and some other companies, but I haven't been able to find any recently. I have 4 pairs of Hypno skates, and I absolutely love them. Check out EBay:
http://search.ebay.com/Hypno-skates_W0QQ...
Hope you find what you're looking for--good luck!
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Inline skates and Derby Skates?
Are inline skates any different than derby skates, as far as support or shape and what you can do on them, i'm looking for nice aggressive inline skates.
Inline skates and Derby Skates?
Derby skates are typically quad skates which means that the wheels are set up two in front and two in the back, like a square. If you're looking for aggressive inline skates, you're going to want skates that have all four wheels set up one in front of the other. I've listed some sites below for online shops that sell aggressive skates.
As for the second part to your question, if you purchase aggressive skates you won't have to bother removing any middle wheels as they come with ample space to grind. In fact, there is a new form of frame out there called Freestyle which only has two wheels per frame. This gives you MUCH more room to grind on royale tricks.
Best of luck and happy skating. If you have any questions don't hestiate to ask!
Reply:I would go with the inline skates. I think you can do everything that you'll want to do with those type of skates. No need for derby type. As for removing wheels, it's been done, but I wouldn't advise it.
Reply:In contemporary roller derby the girls use quad speed skates. So, yeah, very different from inlines.
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Inline skates and Derby Skates?
Derby skates are typically quad skates which means that the wheels are set up two in front and two in the back, like a square. If you're looking for aggressive inline skates, you're going to want skates that have all four wheels set up one in front of the other. I've listed some sites below for online shops that sell aggressive skates.
As for the second part to your question, if you purchase aggressive skates you won't have to bother removing any middle wheels as they come with ample space to grind. In fact, there is a new form of frame out there called Freestyle which only has two wheels per frame. This gives you MUCH more room to grind on royale tricks.
Best of luck and happy skating. If you have any questions don't hestiate to ask!
Reply:I would go with the inline skates. I think you can do everything that you'll want to do with those type of skates. No need for derby type. As for removing wheels, it's been done, but I wouldn't advise it.
Reply:In contemporary roller derby the girls use quad speed skates. So, yeah, very different from inlines.
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Womens inline skates?
Hey guys, well i was looking for some inline skates, but i had a few questions. I was wondering if there is a difference between mens and womens skates, or are they all the same? i used to skate a lot, and had the recreational skates that were like 60 or 70 dollars, and they tend to hurt after a while, im looking to spend no more than 110 on skates, i was wondering if you guys would know any good brands that are worth looking at.
And the skates will be used for some tricks here and there, but nothing like jumping off a 10ft wall or extreme stuff. Pleasee let me know!! THANKS! :)
Womens inline skates?
I'll chime in as a blader for years, sine the early 90's.
Both of the ones you have look into will be HOT and heavy! Good for occasional skate park runs, but horrid for outdoor, summer, long runs.
If you are getting back into it, after giving up with sore feet %26amp; ankles, look into soft boot models with velcro %26amp; or buckle closure straps up top.
I have owned "Roces" and they busted quite fast. The frame broke loose from the boot. That sucked! They were, as mentioned, hot and heavy for summer fun outdoor skating (sidewalks, roads, blacktop paths, etc...)
"Rollerblade" are great, but overpriced, and usually high in the boot, causing pain and wear on the shins. I had a pair that outlasted many, many, many wheels.
The latest pair I picked up are Ultra Wheels 608's or 808's, with a softboot black/gray/yellow upper, aluminum frame (lightweight), with large diameter Hyper wheels, soft 76a compound for a smooth ride, and ABEC 7 bearings...fast %26amp; smooth! (Which is what I like on in-line skates.)
They weren't expensive, are deadly fast when maintained, and have held up to many jumps, no 10' walls for me, but loading docks, park benches, other skaters, etc...
Basically, small/ hard wheels for slick agressive moves
%26amp; large/ soft wheels for speed and grip on any surface.
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And the skates will be used for some tricks here and there, but nothing like jumping off a 10ft wall or extreme stuff. Pleasee let me know!! THANKS! :)
Womens inline skates?
I'll chime in as a blader for years, sine the early 90's.
Both of the ones you have look into will be HOT and heavy! Good for occasional skate park runs, but horrid for outdoor, summer, long runs.
If you are getting back into it, after giving up with sore feet %26amp; ankles, look into soft boot models with velcro %26amp; or buckle closure straps up top.
I have owned "Roces" and they busted quite fast. The frame broke loose from the boot. That sucked! They were, as mentioned, hot and heavy for summer fun outdoor skating (sidewalks, roads, blacktop paths, etc...)
"Rollerblade" are great, but overpriced, and usually high in the boot, causing pain and wear on the shins. I had a pair that outlasted many, many, many wheels.
The latest pair I picked up are Ultra Wheels 608's or 808's, with a softboot black/gray/yellow upper, aluminum frame (lightweight), with large diameter Hyper wheels, soft 76a compound for a smooth ride, and ABEC 7 bearings...fast %26amp; smooth! (Which is what I like on in-line skates.)
They weren't expensive, are deadly fast when maintained, and have held up to many jumps, no 10' walls for me, but loading docks, park benches, other skaters, etc...
Basically, small/ hard wheels for slick agressive moves
%26amp; large/ soft wheels for speed and grip on any surface.
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Inline skates, I want a pair of inline skates or roller skates that I can use on asphault.?
I have a pair of inline skates but the road is too rough to use them. Are there wheels I can put on my skates or skates that I can use on the road? I want to take my dogs, so I need to be safe.
Inline skates, I want a pair of inline skates or roller skates that I can use on asphault.?
When skating rougher terrain, it is best to use the largest wheels that your in-line skates can take, and the softer, the better.
Look at the wheels on your in-line skates. There should be 2 numbers; the size in millimeters (ie: 78mm), and the durometer, which is the hardness (ie: 78A). If the wheels are the original wheels that the skates came with, the size is probably the largest size that it can use. However, if you have been using the original wheels and you've had the skates for awhile, they just may be too worn. One clue that it's worn is if there are large gaps between the wheels. Just replacing the wheels with newer ones will make a world of a difference! Now, the hardness. The smaller the number, which is followed by an 'A', the softer the urethane. The softer the urethane, the grip is better, and will absorb the shock a lot more. I would not recommend using wheels harder than an 82A on asphalt. If you can get something as soft as a 76A, that would be much better! The harder wheels, like 85A's are better on smoother terrain, such as a wooden floor, for racing.
Hope that helps. Happy Rolling! (^_^)
Reply:The post above me is way off. For outdoor use you need HARD wheels. Soft inline wheels are for sport court and other indoor hockey surfaces.
If you use soft wheels outdoors, they will wear out very quickly. And I mean in an hour or so. And since soft wheels are more expensive than hard ones, you'd be wasting a lot of money.
I always buy Labeda wheels for hockey, and I know that they make a hard, outdoor wheel called the Labeda Asphalt. I think a set of 8 should run you about $40.
Just make sure you get the right size. Just match whatever wheel size is currently on your skates.
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Inline skates, I want a pair of inline skates or roller skates that I can use on asphault.?
When skating rougher terrain, it is best to use the largest wheels that your in-line skates can take, and the softer, the better.
Look at the wheels on your in-line skates. There should be 2 numbers; the size in millimeters (ie: 78mm), and the durometer, which is the hardness (ie: 78A). If the wheels are the original wheels that the skates came with, the size is probably the largest size that it can use. However, if you have been using the original wheels and you've had the skates for awhile, they just may be too worn. One clue that it's worn is if there are large gaps between the wheels. Just replacing the wheels with newer ones will make a world of a difference! Now, the hardness. The smaller the number, which is followed by an 'A', the softer the urethane. The softer the urethane, the grip is better, and will absorb the shock a lot more. I would not recommend using wheels harder than an 82A on asphalt. If you can get something as soft as a 76A, that would be much better! The harder wheels, like 85A's are better on smoother terrain, such as a wooden floor, for racing.
Hope that helps. Happy Rolling! (^_^)
Reply:The post above me is way off. For outdoor use you need HARD wheels. Soft inline wheels are for sport court and other indoor hockey surfaces.
If you use soft wheels outdoors, they will wear out very quickly. And I mean in an hour or so. And since soft wheels are more expensive than hard ones, you'd be wasting a lot of money.
I always buy Labeda wheels for hockey, and I know that they make a hard, outdoor wheel called the Labeda Asphalt. I think a set of 8 should run you about $40.
Just make sure you get the right size. Just match whatever wheel size is currently on your skates.
Nike
Inline Skates help for medium Beginners?
Well i can skate quite well on my inline skates but i can use some help if u plz!!!!!! like i cant stop (brakes dint how to use them), and im really bad wit turning corners so some ADVISE will be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!! my inline skates look a bit like this...
http://www.rei.com/OM/style/768447?cm_mm...
it kinda looks like that but different design and i only have the brake thing (well i think it a break) on one foot so HELLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP plz ??????????
yeea as much advise as u can give PLUS i will give a best answer no intentions bribe. so huh????????
Inline Skates help for medium Beginners?
Most skates only come with one brake but you can usually change it to the other foot if that is the one you prefer to have out front.
A quick test to know which foot to have the brake on is to glide forwards on your skates and to scisors your feet (one forward one back) in each direction. The side that is more comfortable being ahead should be your braking foot.
The big key to effective braking (and much else in skating) is to get some bend in your knees. This allows you to scisors your feet farther. You want the front skate to be completely ahead of the back skate, then you can put more pressure on the brake.
There are tutorials on a couple of sites.
Rollerblade, link to skate lessons on left (www.rollerblade.com/home)
Liz Miller descriptions and Video (www.getrolling.com/orbit/heelbrak.html)
The rollerblade site (link above) also has two animations on different turning methods with good descriptions about how to do them. The A frame is a good place to start and the parallel turn is more advanced. Most of the time, my turns are a mixture of the two.
The key to the A frame turn is the outer foot. Most of your weight goes on it and it controls the turn with your inside foot just supporting you.
The key to the parallel turn is the leading (inside) foot. It guides you around the turn.
Both turns can be done with both feet solidly on the ground but, as with many skating moves, are easier if you take a little weight off the toes.
If you do an online search for inline skate clubs in your area, you may find people who can show you the details in person.
Reply:put more weight on the inner foot with respect to the turn. to break just lift your toes.
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http://www.rei.com/OM/style/768447?cm_mm...
it kinda looks like that but different design and i only have the brake thing (well i think it a break) on one foot so HELLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP plz ??????????
yeea as much advise as u can give PLUS i will give a best answer no intentions bribe. so huh????????
Inline Skates help for medium Beginners?
Most skates only come with one brake but you can usually change it to the other foot if that is the one you prefer to have out front.
A quick test to know which foot to have the brake on is to glide forwards on your skates and to scisors your feet (one forward one back) in each direction. The side that is more comfortable being ahead should be your braking foot.
The big key to effective braking (and much else in skating) is to get some bend in your knees. This allows you to scisors your feet farther. You want the front skate to be completely ahead of the back skate, then you can put more pressure on the brake.
There are tutorials on a couple of sites.
Rollerblade, link to skate lessons on left (www.rollerblade.com/home)
Liz Miller descriptions and Video (www.getrolling.com/orbit/heelbrak.html)
The rollerblade site (link above) also has two animations on different turning methods with good descriptions about how to do them. The A frame is a good place to start and the parallel turn is more advanced. Most of the time, my turns are a mixture of the two.
The key to the A frame turn is the outer foot. Most of your weight goes on it and it controls the turn with your inside foot just supporting you.
The key to the parallel turn is the leading (inside) foot. It guides you around the turn.
Both turns can be done with both feet solidly on the ground but, as with many skating moves, are easier if you take a little weight off the toes.
If you do an online search for inline skate clubs in your area, you may find people who can show you the details in person.
Reply:put more weight on the inner foot with respect to the turn. to break just lift your toes.
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Inline Skates?
I am looking for a pair of skates... They are attachable to shoes i believe and have 1 wheel on the back and 1 on the front. There is also a large gap inbetween them for grinding. I saw a guy at the skatepark with them can anybody tell me what they are called and where i can get them?
Inline Skates?
Those dont attach to your shoes there boots. They are called agressive inline skates. They have them at pro stores and sports authority. They have them online too. A good pair runs about 250-300 bucks.
finance
Inline Skates?
Those dont attach to your shoes there boots. They are called agressive inline skates. They have them at pro stores and sports authority. They have them online too. A good pair runs about 250-300 bucks.
finance
Inline skates?
I am having a party at the roller skating rink tomorrow and I was practicing skating in them up and down the driveway tonight. I came inside after about 5 minutes because my feet were hurting so bad it they were pulsing %26amp; going numb! How can I make my skates comfortable (maybe shoe inserts??) or adjust my skating technique to make my feet hurt less?
Thanks.
Inline skates?
try putting on longer socks and maybe thicker socks. try this technique out to see which one is most comfortable for you. good luck skating
FISH
Thanks.
Inline skates?
try putting on longer socks and maybe thicker socks. try this technique out to see which one is most comfortable for you. good luck skating
FISH
Inline Skates?
I am looking for a fast pair of inline skates that can really take a beating. I play street Hockey. I was using my friends pair of Tour TR8000 Inlines yesterday and they were AWESOME! Does anyone know a pair that is good for Hockey, or a place where I can get some TR8000's?
Inline Skates?
hockeyworld.com is a good place to check out or greatskate.com
Reply:Try ebay, or a sporting goods' store like Modell's or Dick's.
selling
Inline Skates?
hockeyworld.com is a good place to check out or greatskate.com
Reply:Try ebay, or a sporting goods' store like Modell's or Dick's.
selling
Inline skates?
anybody 30 and over that can skate. I have bought some inline skates so I can skate with my kids and i've just had a go and i'm all over the place. My kids make it look so easy. Is it an age thing or a balance thing.
Inline skates?
I love this question. I am an in-line skater. Firstly you must understand that in-line skating involves a number of actions: a) balance. b) forward trust. c) turning. d) slowing. e) stopping. Not to mention falling down.
Quite similar to cycling.
Secondly, you must know which one to master first. As you can see from the list, balancing is the most important. Break it into 2 steps again: one when you are standing - not moving; the other when you are moving. When you are standing, bend your knees and hips, with your feet in v shape, lean slightly forward, this would help to lower your center of gravity and less likely to fall. If you still cannot stand without falling, try placing the skates right angle to each other.
Next, after you can stand without falling, pick an inclined path where it ends with a grass patch. Go down the path while you learn to balance in motion. Try it again and again. By the way, you can train yourself standing on a grass patch and walk on it first. Of cause with the skates on.
The next important things, however is to learn how to fall. You must get all the protective gears: Helmet, wrist guards, elbow guards and knee guards. Everything that is mentioned. Learn to fall forwards and break the fall with those guards. Learn it on a grass patch. Do not skate on wet surface, you are asking for trouble.
After you have mastered this 2 important steps, the rest would fall into the picture. You can start trusting yourself forward, learn to slow with the hind brake, turn slowly towards left or right and even emergency stop or turning 180 degrees.
It is a great sport. Do not give up and happy skating.
Reply:look..i'm a kid and have a problem too..(rthen again i've skated on inline and regular skates like 10 times..) it's hard to mantain ur balance and momentum...
Reply:just takes practice, get your kids to help you
i'm 22 and taught a 40 year old how to skate and play hockey on inline skates,
Reply:Practice, I was 30+ when I first got a pair of inline skates.
Reply:Hi ,hope u master it ,wear wrist and elbow protection as well as a helmet at least for a while.I f you have good quality blades it will be easier. Relax,dont look down,look ahead and pick a smooth parking lot even if U have to drive there.Enjoy.
car audio
Inline skates?
I love this question. I am an in-line skater. Firstly you must understand that in-line skating involves a number of actions: a) balance. b) forward trust. c) turning. d) slowing. e) stopping. Not to mention falling down.
Quite similar to cycling.
Secondly, you must know which one to master first. As you can see from the list, balancing is the most important. Break it into 2 steps again: one when you are standing - not moving; the other when you are moving. When you are standing, bend your knees and hips, with your feet in v shape, lean slightly forward, this would help to lower your center of gravity and less likely to fall. If you still cannot stand without falling, try placing the skates right angle to each other.
Next, after you can stand without falling, pick an inclined path where it ends with a grass patch. Go down the path while you learn to balance in motion. Try it again and again. By the way, you can train yourself standing on a grass patch and walk on it first. Of cause with the skates on.
The next important things, however is to learn how to fall. You must get all the protective gears: Helmet, wrist guards, elbow guards and knee guards. Everything that is mentioned. Learn to fall forwards and break the fall with those guards. Learn it on a grass patch. Do not skate on wet surface, you are asking for trouble.
After you have mastered this 2 important steps, the rest would fall into the picture. You can start trusting yourself forward, learn to slow with the hind brake, turn slowly towards left or right and even emergency stop or turning 180 degrees.
It is a great sport. Do not give up and happy skating.
Reply:look..i'm a kid and have a problem too..(rthen again i've skated on inline and regular skates like 10 times..) it's hard to mantain ur balance and momentum...
Reply:just takes practice, get your kids to help you
i'm 22 and taught a 40 year old how to skate and play hockey on inline skates,
Reply:Practice, I was 30+ when I first got a pair of inline skates.
Reply:Hi ,hope u master it ,wear wrist and elbow protection as well as a helmet at least for a while.I f you have good quality blades it will be easier. Relax,dont look down,look ahead and pick a smooth parking lot even if U have to drive there.Enjoy.
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Inline Skates??
What is a pair of inline skates that doesnt even look like you are wearing skates? They are nice and small. Can anyone tell me where I can find a pair of skates like this?
Inline Skates??
There really aren't any. The closest I could suggest would either be the Hypno skates (www.hypnoskates.com/) or a racing skate with a smaller frame to replace the usual ones.
The boots on the newer hypno skates look more like a skate boot. If you can find an older pair or a pair of similar ones from Rollerblade (about 5 years ago, I don't remember the model) the boots look more like hiking boots.
The racing boots are much shorter and barely come up over the ankle. It takes some time to get used to skating without the support of the taller boot (which is why the rec/fitness skates have taller boots).
You might be able to find a frame that was designed for smaller wheels (most frames that will mount on them are designed for 80mm-110mm wheels) or modify a UFS frame for agressive skates (designed for tiny extremely hard wheels) to fit the boot.
http://www.adamsinline.com/boots_bont.ht...
http://www.adamsinline.com/boots_luigino...
http://www.aggressivemall.com/UFS-FRAMES...
Reply:Hockey skates and racing skates are generally low-profile. They don’t have the big heavy boots and plastic straps, but are more flexible and lace-up. This may not work for you though, considering that you don’t mention playing hockey or racing.
Reply:I don't think there is a pair .
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Inline Skates??
There really aren't any. The closest I could suggest would either be the Hypno skates (www.hypnoskates.com/) or a racing skate with a smaller frame to replace the usual ones.
The boots on the newer hypno skates look more like a skate boot. If you can find an older pair or a pair of similar ones from Rollerblade (about 5 years ago, I don't remember the model) the boots look more like hiking boots.
The racing boots are much shorter and barely come up over the ankle. It takes some time to get used to skating without the support of the taller boot (which is why the rec/fitness skates have taller boots).
You might be able to find a frame that was designed for smaller wheels (most frames that will mount on them are designed for 80mm-110mm wheels) or modify a UFS frame for agressive skates (designed for tiny extremely hard wheels) to fit the boot.
http://www.adamsinline.com/boots_bont.ht...
http://www.adamsinline.com/boots_luigino...
http://www.aggressivemall.com/UFS-FRAMES...
Reply:Hockey skates and racing skates are generally low-profile. They don’t have the big heavy boots and plastic straps, but are more flexible and lace-up. This may not work for you though, considering that you don’t mention playing hockey or racing.
Reply:I don't think there is a pair .
flower
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
New youth hockey player....?
Hi, i'm 14 years old and i really want to start playing ice hockey. i can skate pretty well and i have played informal inline hockey before, but i don't know everything about the rules of ice hockey. i know basic stuff about the red/blue/red lines and offside rules and stuff, but thats about it. if i was to start playing on a house team for 14 year olds would i be way out of my league? i figured i would take a few stick handling/power skating classes first to get used to the ice, but would going right to a team after the classes be too big of a step? thanks.
New youth hockey player....?
you're always able to learn and just because you're a girl doesn't mean you still can't play with the pre pubescent boys. good luck and beware of the vampire jesus he gave you his blood and wants it back right now
Reply:Size isn't everything. If you're a quick enough skater, you can negate a lot of the size advantage that the guys will have on you. Also, you could try playing goalie.
The best thing you could do is probably sign up for a learn to play session at the rink. Most of these spend half the time on drills and half the time scrimmaging so that you can put what you learned in the drills into practice right away, and last anywhere from a few sessions to a month or more.
flower
New youth hockey player....?
you're always able to learn and just because you're a girl doesn't mean you still can't play with the pre pubescent boys. good luck and beware of the vampire jesus he gave you his blood and wants it back right now
Reply:Size isn't everything. If you're a quick enough skater, you can negate a lot of the size advantage that the guys will have on you. Also, you could try playing goalie.
The best thing you could do is probably sign up for a learn to play session at the rink. Most of these spend half the time on drills and half the time scrimmaging so that you can put what you learned in the drills into practice right away, and last anywhere from a few sessions to a month or more.
flower
Do I need a certain type of rollerblades to do tricks or grind?
my cousin keep saying that aggressive skates is what i need to grind or do tricks but i cant find any that says aggressive they all say inline, epic, formula and other stuff.
Do I need a certain type of rollerblades to do tricks or grind?
Check out what the big boys use, the professionals I mean.
tanning
Do I need a certain type of rollerblades to do tricks or grind?
Check out what the big boys use, the professionals I mean.
tanning
HOCKEY PLAYERS ANSWER ONlY?
Well my winter team ended in feb, so me and my friends played alot of inline for like 3 months, and i havent played much since and i got the itch to play, i work and i cant afford to join a summer league, i can't hit and play hard in pick up or inline, but i feel the overwhlimg urge to lite someone up on skates, so besides knocking down little kids at free skate what can I do any ideas would help lol
HOCKEY PLAYERS ANSWER ONlY?
WHAT YOUR SAYING IS TRUE OL SCHOOL BUDDY!!!!
I FEEL YOUR PAIN
I LIVE IN CANADA, DAMN THERE'S HOCKEY YEAR ROUND HERE!!!!!!
FULL CONTACT, NO CONTACT, BALL HOCKEY, INLINE, WHATEVER.......
FIND A LEAGUE, PLAY SOME PICK UP, DAMN PROP A MANIKIN UP AGAINST A NET
HEHEHE
WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!!!!!
HIT EM HARD
J.BRATTTT
Reply:you can join an adult league or the police acadamy league. i think that's what PAL stands for.
Reply:well unless u are a defensemen u should not be going out of your way to check people it gets you out of position if you are a center or winger you need to stay in position to keep from odd man rushes. even if u are a defensemen you need to keep your ground and let them come to you. its called a pinch when you go to hit some one or get the puck and are out of position. what you need to do in order to be a good hockey player is you need to have a strong lower foundation the legs hips that area your shot power is generated from the lower region also speed for making plays and getting away from defenders. do squats, everyday ride your bike uphill, run. also you need to be able to read the defense who is a good option to pass the puck to. in other words a hockey sense that you get with experiance and as simple as watching games but putting yourself in the game. hope this helps you turn from tie domi to jaromir jagr. good luck and practice.
Reply:hahah man i know exactly what your talking about. just try going to different pickups and go with friends and just tell them before that they should go full contact on eachother and split up onto both teams, that way your sure to be able to hit people. just dont go for the random old fart who will try to fight you lol just bring a lot of friends and make sure you guys play against eachother on each line shift and go all out, thats what we do at pickups here in california when theres no hockey with hitting. good luck
Reply:Well since you're "dying to light someone up on skates," take your meat head mentality to the gym and get stronger for next year. I don't feel bad calling you a "meat head" if you're going out to free skate and knocking down kids who are smaller than you. If you really want to get better, try hitting someone who's your size or bigger than you. That'll get you ready for next season.
Reply:like he says, take it out on the weights until fall
sweating
HOCKEY PLAYERS ANSWER ONlY?
WHAT YOUR SAYING IS TRUE OL SCHOOL BUDDY!!!!
I FEEL YOUR PAIN
I LIVE IN CANADA, DAMN THERE'S HOCKEY YEAR ROUND HERE!!!!!!
FULL CONTACT, NO CONTACT, BALL HOCKEY, INLINE, WHATEVER.......
FIND A LEAGUE, PLAY SOME PICK UP, DAMN PROP A MANIKIN UP AGAINST A NET
HEHEHE
WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!!!!!
HIT EM HARD
J.BRATTTT
Reply:you can join an adult league or the police acadamy league. i think that's what PAL stands for.
Reply:well unless u are a defensemen u should not be going out of your way to check people it gets you out of position if you are a center or winger you need to stay in position to keep from odd man rushes. even if u are a defensemen you need to keep your ground and let them come to you. its called a pinch when you go to hit some one or get the puck and are out of position. what you need to do in order to be a good hockey player is you need to have a strong lower foundation the legs hips that area your shot power is generated from the lower region also speed for making plays and getting away from defenders. do squats, everyday ride your bike uphill, run. also you need to be able to read the defense who is a good option to pass the puck to. in other words a hockey sense that you get with experiance and as simple as watching games but putting yourself in the game. hope this helps you turn from tie domi to jaromir jagr. good luck and practice.
Reply:hahah man i know exactly what your talking about. just try going to different pickups and go with friends and just tell them before that they should go full contact on eachother and split up onto both teams, that way your sure to be able to hit people. just dont go for the random old fart who will try to fight you lol just bring a lot of friends and make sure you guys play against eachother on each line shift and go all out, thats what we do at pickups here in california when theres no hockey with hitting. good luck
Reply:Well since you're "dying to light someone up on skates," take your meat head mentality to the gym and get stronger for next year. I don't feel bad calling you a "meat head" if you're going out to free skate and knocking down kids who are smaller than you. If you really want to get better, try hitting someone who's your size or bigger than you. That'll get you ready for next season.
Reply:like he says, take it out on the weights until fall
sweating
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