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Welcome
to InlineSkates.com
Speed
- Hockey - Artistic - Street - Recreational
Inline
skating has become one of the most popular activities worldwide.
Rollerblade, Inc. led the promotion for inlines skates in the 1980s.
They became so successful that the term "Rollerblades"
has become synonymous with "inline skates.” Rollerblade
created the market and continues to be the market leader.
The InLine Roller Skaters
Artistic figure skating includes singles, pairs, dance, and precision
skating. Speed skating includes inline speed skating and quad speed
skating. Roller hockey includes inline or quad hockey on skates.
Recreation fitness skating includes jam and dance skating. Aggressive
skating includes skateboarding and extreme inline skating.
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Artistic
Inline figure skating began as an off-ice training alternatives
for figure skaters. It has been recognized officially with
artistic inline skating competitions.
Hockey
Inline skates for roller hockey are very similar to ice hockey
skates. The wheels are for quick stops and turns that
are required in hockey.
Recreational
Inline skates for recreational activities use a hard plastic
boot for ankle support, or a soft fabric boot for comfort
with standard brake and wheels.
Speed
Inline skates for racing have five wheels, a longer frame,
and low profile boot. Speed skates are specifically
used for racing and experienced skaters.
Street
Inline skates for skate parks, ramps and rails have smaller
wheels, grind plates, and are intended for use
in extreme conditions.
The Advanced Power Slide:
Skating forward make a 90° quick turn
Stretch non-curving skate backwards
Turning completely around
Bending knee forward
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High
Boot Support and Low Boot Flex
o Aggressive - hard/soft boot for shock absorbing
o Beginners - higher boot for control and support
o Recreational– soft boot padding for comfort
o Control - harder boot for impact and control
o Speed - lower boot for ankle flexion Big
Speed and Small Acceleration
o Aggressive 48-60 mm
o Artistic 68-7 mm
o
Recreational 7-80 mm
o Roller Hockey 59-80 mm
o Speed 80-110 mm
Brakes and Bearings Maintenance
o replace worn inline skate brake pad
o maintain and tighten brake pad weekly
o Lubricate skate, ball and shielded bearings
o drying after skating in wet conditions Purchasing
Tips, Fit and Protective Gear
o Purchase quality skates that fit properly
o Get advice from a professional skater
o Online lower prices with wider selection.
o Ankle in skate heel should be snug
o Protective gear, pads and guards |
Roller Hockey
Inline Skates and Quad Skates
Roller
Hockey has traditionally has been played on quad skates by two teams,
consisting of four skaters and one goalie, on a dry rink divided
into two halves by a center line, with one net at each end of the
rink.
Quad Roller Hockey
Quad Roller Hockey is played using traditional quad roller skates.
Quad skates allow for tight maneuvering. Goalies use a flat batting
glove that provides rebound characteristics when blocking a shot on
goal.
Inline Roller Hockey
Inline Roller Hockey is played using InLine skates that allow for
fast racing action and is similar to ice hockey. Goalies use a Catch
Glove to catch the shot on goal.
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