High- or mid-cut boots are best for aggressive skating or long-distance skating, as they provide more ankle support and protection. For disciplines like jam skating, a low-cut boot is more suitable. However, many jam skaters choose a high-cut roller skate boot and undo the top loops of ...
Lace the skates tightly, using a lace-tightening tool. If the laces are too loose, you risk a sprained or broken ankle when making a fast turn or stop. If the laces are too long, wrap them once around the top of the skate before tying them tightly. This prevents the laces from becom...
For snowboarders, roller bags are also nice, as they are generally larger and more convenient. They allow you to pack more clothes and other gear along with your snowboard with the extra room. Some ski and snowboard bags also have special compartments for boots, read on and we’ll share so...
(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate). The liner is an important aspect of the boot construction because it provides the cushioning, stability and insulation you need to ensure comfortable feet on the mountain after long days of ripping. Some liners are removable, while others are permanently attached to the...
While it might seem intimidating to have to start from scratch, it won’t take too long to get you rolling along. You can try the following to increase your ankle strength: Skate regularly Skating more will naturally strengthen your ankles. Just as you practice any other sport, continuing to...
As Cary Grant, who knew a thing or two about style (and was born Archie Leach in Bristol, lest we forget) once said: “All it takes are a few simple outfits. And there’s one secret – the simpler the better.” Simple, however, should never be confused with plain. “For me, prac...
Roller skating and rollerblading can be a fun leisure activity, a great form of exercise, a competitive sport, or a mode of transportation. Once you learn the proper stance and how to glide and stop, you'll be sailing around the rink in no...
Just like your go-to pair of shoes, your skates are bound to get dirty after all the fun you have in them. Luckily, cleaning skates is a pretty simple process. This is true for both roller skates and ice skates, so no matter what your...
For snowboarders, roller bags are also nice, as they are generally larger and more convenient. They allow you to pack more clothes and other gear along with your snowboard with the extra room. Some ski and snowboard bags also have special compartments for boots, read on and we’ll share so...
Tie Roller Skate Laces Maybe you’ve picked up a brand new pair of skates, or perhaps your current lacing set-up just isn’t cutting it. Although it’s a bit time-consuming, lacing your skates is a really important part of the skating proce... ...