Rollerblading

Check the bottoms of your in-line skates if you've been using them for a while. Notice how parts of the wheels have been worn down. Depending on your skating style, you may notice the inner...

Inline skate wheels wear down over time and should be rotated and alternated between the four positions on a skate boot. Too much wear on one side will result in a cone shape that is easy...

Anyone who skates often will wear out Rollerblade bearings. When Rollerblades are exposed to rain and puddles the bearings can corrode and become stuck. Normal bearing maintenance is sometimes not...

Changing regular wheels for hockey wheels on in-line skates is a quick and easy task that will greatly improve your skills when playing hockey. Having the right equipment makes skating much...

You can take the bearings out of Rollerblade wheels for maintenance or to replace them. The bearings are what allow the wheels to spin. Rollerblades begin to slow down and may hesitate as you...

Inline skating, often called "rollerblading," is a popular sport that gets children off the couch. When teaching your child how to skate, keep instructions positive and literally be there for...

Loosening roller skate wheels, or tightening them, is a simple job. Roller skates consist of a boot attached to a "truck" that contains four wheels with ball bearings. The wheels are arranged in...

Skates for inline hockey, or roller hockey, are different from recreational, speed and trick skates. They were created for use in a smooth-surfaced skating rink and are not recommended for use...

Rollerblading, or inline skating as some call it, is a popular sport and exercise for many Americans. It is relatively low-impact and helps strengthen your core body muscles. In addition,...

The array of in-line skates available today includes models for beginners and advanced skaters, ramp skaters, in-line hockey players, and everything in between. But you don't have to buy a...

Buying skates online can result in substantial savings. This is not because online dealers are cheaper than regular stores but because they often have a greater selection including last year's...

This article instructs you on the easiest way to roller skate forward in quad-skates. It is fun and easy and will be more fun the more you practice. This is a great way to get started skating!

Maybe you've seen kids gliding around town while wearing sneakers. These combination skates/shoes, called Heelys, require a slightly different skating technique. Heelys are a brand of sneakers...

Inline skating gives you low-impact exercise and tones muscles in the legs, hips, buttocks and thighs. It is a great way to burn both calories and fat. Inline skating is actually better for you...

The wheels of inline skates will have the most direct effect on how well the skates perform. You are going to have to look closely when you choose inline skate wheels in order to ensure that you...

This article will explain step-by-step the techniques and positions required in order to successfully make the transition from rolling forwards to rolling backwards on your inline skates. Do not...

Have you ever wanted to rollerblade in Manhattan without the fear of being struck by a speeding taxi? Do you want to avoid the crowds in Central Park while still having a nice view to look at? Try...

Every now and then while you walk through a mall, some child will quickly zoom by. Carefully looking, it is quite obvious he isn't running, he's skating. Skate shoes have made seemingly tiresome...

Rollerblading, skateboarding and roller skating all have one thing in common--riveted wheels. The wheels are riveted into place for safety and engineering purposes, but you may need to replace...

One of the first skills beginning skaters like to learn is how to skate backwards. For some reason, it gives them a mild thrill and a sense of accomplishment to skate one way without looking. Of...

Rollerblading can be a lot of fun once you have some simple tasks and tricks down. With the right protection of knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet, you can try these simple steps to try turning on...

Rollerblading can be a fun sport and hobby. It also can be great exercise. You must take precautions and use the correct skills when rollerblading so that you don't get hurt. By trying a few...

Rollerblading can be a fun sport. Before learning how to skate forwards, backwards, and turn, there is one simple trick you must learn first. The first important step towards learning how to...

You can't always go forward on rollerblades so learning how to turn is important. This basic turn will help you to avoid obstacles as well as spin to a stop. Practice this technique on a wide flat...

Unless you spend your time skating indoors, you've probably encountered curbs during rollerblading sessions. Aggressive skaters like to use curbs to pull off all sorts of stalls and tricks....

Aggressive skating is the most acrobatic form of inline skating. Aggressive skaters do a wide variety of tricks, including grabs, grinds, flips and spins. In contrast to recreational...

Gliding on rollerblades looks good and helps you skate better. Rollerblading on one foot at a time gives your other foot a rest and lets you go farther with less effort.

Roller skating's a great way to socialize while exercising and having fun. All sorts of interesting folks congregate around skate parks and skate rinks, and you're bound to meet someone you'd like...

The crossover turn is commonly used to turn a corner while rollerblading. To do it, you lift one leg up and over the other foot, then set it down again. Lift the second foot and set it down beside...

Keeping your wheels and bearings clean won't help you go faster - only your legs can help with that - but it can give you a smoother, more comfortable ride and can help with your "grip."

Spectacle has always been a huge part of roller derby's popularity. The mix of speed and violence has made roller derby an American institution for nearly 100 years. To prepare to compete, you'll...

One way to distinguish your roller derby team is through uniforms. Coordinate your skates and find matching pads and helmets. You may also want to buy roller derby jerseys.

There's plenty of equipment you'll need to purchase before you're ready to skate in roller derby. While helmets and pads are a necessity, the most crucial piece of equipment is a good pair of skates.

Very little has changed in the sport of roller derby since it was created in the early 1920s. For the most part, the rules and the equipment necessary to play have remained unchanged. Before...

Roller derby is part fantasy and part reality. Much like the characters in professional wrestling, a competitor may create a costume or pick an alternate name to enhance her fan appeal.

Inline skating has grown up in recent years. Once upon a time, the only decision you had to make when buying skates was the color of your Rollerblades. Today, Rollerblade is just one of many...

"Heelys" look like regular tennis shoes, but kids know they are much more: These sneaky shoes have hide-away rollers. The ingenuity of these modes of transport mean children have fun while getting...

Checking your rollerblade bearings for wear is an easy way to keep skates rolling smoothly and safely. Since bearings are cheap and easy to replace, finding wear early can prevent major damage to...

Taking care of your inline skates is important, so follow these steps to keep rollerblade wheels rolling smoothly, boots looking mad-cool and your skating safe.

The bearings of your rollerblades are critical to the skates' functioning. After time, bearings inevitably need to be cleaned or replaced with a new set. Follow these steps to change your inline...

Damaged, dirty or defective rollerblade bearings will slow the skates down and can pose a danger to the skater. Buying a new set of bearings periodically will keep your skates fast and safe....

Inline skating is one of the fastest growing and most popular sports. Stepping into a pair of rollerblades is a way to spend a fun afternoon, an extreme sport or even a reliable means of...

You've made it past birth, past teething, and walking was a piece of cake, but now your child wants to rollerblade! Here's how to teach your child to rollerblade while maintaining safety as well.

When you are a first timer a skate park can be pretty scary to you so heading on over to the mini ramp (A small half pipe as shown) is probably a good idea. Trying these tricks will increase your...

One of the great things about in-line skates is that they're attached to your feet, which makes them great for jumping.

You're going to fall because everyone does. But knowing how to fall - and preparing properly - can mean the difference between getting back up or not.

Until you learn how to T-stop like the pros, replace your worn brake regularly to avoid injury and other skating mishaps.

Learn to skate backward on your in-line skates. Once you've mastered that, you already know the fundamental skills of the 180 jump. Now take it to the next level.

You might look cooler without the safety gear, but remember: Nobody looks cool in a full body cast. Gear up and skate with safety in mind.

Buying fitted skates appropriate to your skill level can prevent serious injury, not to mention a lot of frustration.