First of all, it’s important that you guys know that heat molding is a method of breaking in roller skates or skates in general. For clarity sake, I’ll give a definition; For a skate to fit properly and to be more comfortable for the skater right away, heat molding skate boots is necessary. For a … Read more
You know that emery, sandpaper-like sheet glued to your skateboard’s deck, yep that’s the grip tape. It is used for securing your legs, providing friction between your feet and the deck to allow for better balance. But as you use the board often, the grip tape begins to wear off and hence, requires replacement. Normally, … Read more
I don’t know about you guys, but there is an excitement that comes with buying a new pair of roller skates. It has this magical feel to it. The smell of new skates, the unused wheels, and laces, literally just everything about it sits right in my head. Although it’s a thrilling process, there is … Read more
Skating involves the proper position of the limbs and the upper body—but mainly the limbs. If there is any misalignment or improper placement of the two limbs, it becomes difficult or impossible. Although the human bones were designed to stand upright or straight and only bend at a certain degree during movement, some medical, orthopedic … Read more
Cleaning your ice skate blades is the surest way of maximizing their longevity. It’s one thing to buy the best ice skate in the market, and it’s another to maintain it. The best ice skate doesn’t guarantee the best durability. Moreover, spending hundreds of dollars on an ice skate and getting just a few months … Read more
If you ask a regular skater the thing that they are scared of the most, their likely answer would be stopping while skating downhill. The truth is stopping downhill is tricky because most stopping techniques you employ while skating on flat roads might not work there. This is probably the thing that makes it even … Read more
Hi guys, always a pleasure to have you read my blog (literally gives me joy when I get feedback and comments from you guys) So, today we’ll be talking about breaking in your roller hockey skates after it’s been newly acquired. The first thing you should know about breaking in skates is that it is … Read more
Roller skating is fun, but the mere thoughts of it scare a lot of people. Worse of it all is skating over obstacles, cracks, or twigs on the road. Most roller skaters, especially beginners don’t attempt skating over twigs and obstacles because of the risks associated with it. While we acknowledge the risks, it isn’t … Read more
Skating is life for me! From the first time I got on my aunt’s old skates and felt the wind in my hair and my feet gliding against the asphalt floor as I skated down the road in my grandmother’s house, I knew I was hooked. I felt wild, free, and confident, and this was … Read more
Finding the perfect set of roller skates can be complicated. Even after finding the right pair for myself, I dreaded having to break them in and being uncomfortable. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. There are several ways to widen roller skates and make them fit you like a glass slipper. So, how can … Read more