Some roller skates can be used for longer trips and transportation while others are well-suitable for dancing and disco. Roller skates come with four wheels in pairs which makes them stable to stand on. If you want to look into wheels as a first time buyer, you only need to decide whether you want hard wheels or soft wheels.
The hardness of a wheel is specified by the durometer scale that goes from A. The closer you are to , the harder the wheels will be. It is important that you treat the bearings well to ensure that your quad skates perform their best.
This means:. It is usually not important to pay that much attention to bearings when buying roller quad skates since you rarely reach a speed high enough to affect which rating of ABEC bearings you should have. Choosing the right size can be a bit tricky.
What is important is that the skates have a firm fit around your feet without being too tight nor too loose. For some people this means choosing the same size as their regular shoe size while for others going a size up gives the right fit. As a first time buyer we recommend that you go one size up. Also remember to read the size guide first, because if a specific model is very small in size, you might have to go two sizes up.
Either way, it is always a good idea to try your roller skates on at home. It is important that your toes do not touch the nose of the skate since this means that they are too small. Roller skates come with a truck and a plate underneath. Most plates are made of nylon which makes the skate lighter in weight and the trucks are made of aluminum which makes them strong but heavier.
Quad skates are also designed with cushions underneath that can be replaced to your liking. They determine how agile the skates are. One of the unique characteristics about quad skates, apart from having four wheels in pairs, is the toe stop. The purpose of the toe stop is to set off with, and it can also be used as a brake. The wheels! Indoor wheels are harder less grip , which allows them to glide easily on rink floors or derby tracks.
Outdoor wheels are softer more grip , which allows them to absorb more shock as they roll over outdoor debris or rough surfaces. This means they are at a hardness level that is in between a standard indoor wheel hardness and a standard outdoor wheel hardness. Children's skates typically come with all-purpose wheels. More serious skaters prefer to change their wheels when they move from indoor skating to outdoor skating for best results.
To learn more about wheels, check out our wheel FAQ. We have a wide selection of adult skates both with outdoor wheels and indoor wheels. When it comes to high-top vs. High-top boots offer a more nostalgic look, while low-top boots look and fit more like a sneaker.
Low-top boots are considered speed boots and are used on derby and jam skates. Now that you've narrowed down whether you are looking for a quad skate or inline skate, indoor skate or outdoor skate, and low-top or high-top boot, you're almost there!
From here, many skaters choose based on budget, boot color or brand. Typically boots made from materials such as leather or suede will be more expensive than boots made from vinyl or microfiber. Like a lot of things, same with skateboarding you get what you pay for! We pride ourselves on only stocking suitable skateboard products that work well, so you can be sure all of the skateboards on our website are great quality. There are cheaper skateboards out there but they are mass-produced using very cheap materials.
They might be fine to use a couple of times but they will wear out or break quickly. Also, cheap skateboards, are a lot harder to learn on, which can be very frustrating and demotivating for beginners. We recommend you go for a quality mid-range skateboard to start with, this will give them the best balance of quality and value for money.
This way they can see if they like skateboarding on a good board without you investing loads of money, just in case they decide it's not for them after all! Brands like Venom and Enuff are very good quality starter boards. Check out our range of Complete Skateboards here We love hearing from skaters that used to own a board in the past and now want to get back into skateboarding, welcome back, we've missed you! A lot has changed over the years, deck sizes and brands have all changed but luckily we're still old enough to remember them and advise you on the right set up!
As you've already got some skate experience, you'll most likely be looking for a better quality setup. Modern Complete Skateboards are far superior to the ones available back in the day and should be still be considered. You could, of course, build a custom complete skateboard with all the top-end brands and components that you wished you had as a kid.
But you might be more suited to a Skateboard Complete Kit, this is where we have matched pro decks to the right components.
This would be a great option if you want a quality board that is great value for money. The most common deck widths are now 8. We highly recommend wearing protection when learning to skateboard.
We know it might not look super cool and feels weird to begin with but the truth is, falling off a skateboard hurts and when you're learning, you're going to fall a lot! The more you can stop it hurting when you fall the better your chances of enjoying skating and sticking with it for longer. We recommend wearing pads and a helmet for all ages, once you get much more experience and learn how to fall properly, you can decide to wear them or not. First, what type of skateboarding do you want to do?
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