LandRoller Inline Recreational Skate

The LandRoller inline skate delivers quality, durability, fit, and comfort in an attention-getting recreational skate design. Some experienced skaters have reported that the LandRollers are a little heavier, a little slower and less maneuverable than many premium speed or hockey inline skates, but they are not targeted to speed or hockey enthusiasts. Landrollers are for any skater. Rocks, gravel and other irregularities are my weakness, so I find the multi-surface capability and the big wheel stability are attractive enough to offset any minor differences in technique or speed that are part of the user experience.

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LandRoller skates initially caught my eye because of the unusual design. They look really cool. And according to the manufacturer, the cool look has an important function. LandRollers were initially designed as all-terrain skates, and feature a patented Angled Wheel Technology™ that allows large wheels to be mounted on the skates while still keeping a short wheelbase and low center of gravity. However, the off-road features combine to give them good performance on all surfaces. So, they are marketed more as a recreational multi-surface solution and are delivered with all-purpose large wheels. Off-road wheels may come later, but are not currently shown as an option in the online stores.

In spite of the unusual configuration of this skate, you will not need to learn to skate again. Or, if you are a new skater, any inline learn-to-skate training program you choose will work for this equipment. The LandRoller may appear to be quite different, but since the actual surface contact points for the wheels are similar to other inlines, a skater can use traditional skating techniques with few adjustments. These skates also feature a good traditional braking system that resembles the rear braking system on recreational inline skates. Videos on the LandRoller site show the range of maneuvers and stunts that an experienced skater can execute.

Overall, these are great skates to own for fun on trails, but there is enough stability on rougher surfaces and surface changes to consider them for city rolling, too. Off-road wheels are not available, so the concept that inspired these skates has not been explored.

Three Models Are Available:

• Women’s Terra 9
• Men’s Terra 9
• Apolo Anton Ohno Limited Edition

Accessories Include:

• Shoulder Strap
• Easy Grip carrying handle
• Replacement wheels with shielded bearings
• Brake arms and pads
• Baseball caps and tee shirts