Tag: Skate

All outdoor skates should roll smoothly on rough surfaces like sidewalks, pavement, concrete, cracks in concrete, and asphalt. All outdoor skates should have outdoor wheels made specifically for outdoor skating. What material is best for roller skates? Plates: The plate of your skate is attached to the bottom of your boot. They typically come in […]

On average, roller skate wheels last from 12 to 18 months. Now, that might not be the case every time; there are other factors that come into play, when checking out the lifespan of wheels. When should you replace roller skate wheels? You will need to check your wheels from time to time to make […]

It Will Take Weeks Before You Skateboard Comfortably Most of us aren’t natural talents and start rocking the streets on day one. It will take several weeks before you feel how your skateboard reacts and handles. You need to get muscle memory and find your balance. This can only be done by practicing as much […]

Hybrid Derby Wheels are versatile wheels that can be used both indoor and outdoors. Indoors they are great for slick concrete. They are great for outdoor skating on smooth concrete. What hardness are hybrid wheels? 82a to 88a durometerHybrid wheels may be a good option to easily switch between indoor and outdoor skating. They are […]

Longboards. Longboards are a popular choice for beginners because they are the easiest to ride from day one. Drop through boards are even more friendly to beginners because they lower the ride height for extra stability and easier pushing. When choosing longboard size, it is important to keep your own size in mind. What kind […]

Well, normally it’s a bad idea. This is because roller derby skates are designed to be used indoors on a smooth and level surface. If used outside, you will not only risk serious injury but that will be bad for your skates too. Are roller derby wheels good for outside? They provide a smooth ride, […]

Longboards have a more flexible truck to give you a smoother ride, which is perfect for longboarders who want to cruise for long distances or race downhill. Longboards also hold wider trucks that usually measure around 150 millimeters to 180 millimeters. Are longboards better than skateboards? Most longboards are designed to provide much better control […]

Push down sharply on the tail, to lift up the front of the board, transferring some of your weight backwards and bending your front leg. You can also use your shoulders and your front foot to turn backwards, turning the board away from the direction of travel. Your heel and the tail will bring you […]

For beginner girls, an ideal deck width should go around 7.5″ to 8.25″. t’s not too wide, but with enough space for moving the feet on the board. What size skateboard should I get for a beginner girl? For grown-up girls who are beginners in skateboarding, the ideal size recommended for them is between 7.75 […]

Typically it takes at least 12 months to 3 years to become good at skateboarding. In 12 months you’ll be able to learn a few basic tricks. Between 1 and 3 years you can learn advanced tricks. The progression timeline varies from person to person. Is it hard to learn to skateboard? The basics of […]

What’s the difference between indoor and outdoor skates? You can buy roller skates specifically for indoor or outdoor skating, but many skaters just switch the wheels out and use them for both. Is there a difference between outdoor and indoor roller skates? Indoor/Outdoor Roller Skates The difference is the wheels! Outdoor skates feature wheels that […]

You’re never too old to learn skateboarding, at least when you’re still healthy and in reasonable physical shape. There is no age limit, whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties or even fifties. It might be a little embarrassing when you start skateboarding at your 30’s or 40’s but practice makes perfect. What age do […]

Penny skateboards are smaller-than-average boards; they have plastic decks and are designed for basic cruising and portability. Standard skateboards are larger with wooden decks and are more versatile for cruising, riding vert and doing tricks. Is it easier to ride a skateboard or Penny Board? For beginners, especially smaller people, the Penny is an excellent […]

Longboards. Longboards for. Beginners. Longboards are a popular choice for beginners because they are the easiest to ride from day one. Drop through boards are even more friendly to beginners because they lower the ride height for extra stability and easier pushing. What type of skateboard is best for riding? A cruiser board is the […]

Press the heel brake against the ground with your front foot. Extend your foot forward more if needed and allow the heel brake to make contact with the ground. Then, apply firm pressure to stop quickly or gentle pressure to stop slowly. Practice braking while skating slowly until you become comfortable with the motion. How […]

Out of every 1000 inline skaters, 3.4 reported severe injuries requiring hospitalization. For cycling it was 4.1 out of 1000, for soccer it was 8.6, and for basketball is was 8.8. By this measure inline skating is less dangerous than these sports, but more dangerous than tennis (2.6), golf (1.2) and swimming (0.7). Are inline […]

Whenever you find a crack or chip in the deck, remove the grip tape, clean the surface, and apply epoxy to fill and close the fissure. After letting it dry for 24 hours, smooth the surface with fine-grit sandpaper, and apply a new grip tape. What glue is best for skateboards? Skateboarding Glue Most manufacturers […]

Impala Outdoor Roller Skate Wheels 82A – 4 pack An 82A wheel is classed as a hybrid wheel (suitable for most indoor/outdoor surfaces). Do Impala skates have indoor or outdoor wheels? Impala is perhaps best known for its candy-colored Quad Skates, which have an aluminum plate, hybrid indoor-outdoor wheels, and a fixed toe stop. What […]

Warm the affected areas with the heat gun for about 5-10 minutes. What this does is ‘reactivates’ the glue in between your layers of veneer, and allow you to bend the board back straight when the glue sets. There may be multiple areas that need bending, but it is a good idea to focus on […]

Really good pairs of indoor roller skates will on average go for around two hundred dollars. How much does a good pair of roller skates cost? Prices range from $25 to $300. Inline skates can cost over $200. Dick’s Sporting Goods: Dick’s carries around a couple dozen models (most of them for traditional indoor/outdoor skating) […]