Articles Index
What is a Rail-with-Trail?
Learn about rail-with-trails that run next to active railway lines.
What is a Rail Trail?
Find out what a rail trail is for skaters. Learn about rails-to-trails.
What was the ABT braking system and where is it used today?
Learn about the ABT inline braking system. Discover where Active Brake Technology is used today.
Is it easier to roller skate or rollerblade?
Learn whether rollerblading or roller skating is easier. Find out if inline skating is more difficult than quad skating.
What is the difference between rollerblading and inline skating?
Learn about the difference between inline skating and rollerblading. Discover that rollerblading and inline skating are the same activity.
What are the mechanics behind roller skating?
Learn about the mechanics behind inline roller skating. Find out what makes skates roll forward or backward.
What is a banked track speed skating clinic?
Learn about banked track clinics that give inline speed skaters and coaches an opportunity to become familiar with the international competitive standards and techniques for outdoor racing.
Can you explain the differences between the types of bearings?
Can you explain the differences between the types of bearings?
What should you expect at your first inline skating class?
Learn about what to expect at your first inline skating class. Discover things you can do to get the most benefit from your rollerblading lessons.
What is a pro inline skater?
Discover that an inline skater who is compensated for participation in roller sports activities or competitions is considered a pro.
What is an amateur inline skater?
Learn when an inline skater who participates in roller sports activities or competitions is considered an amateur.
What are the differences between the types of inline skate wheels?
Discover the differences between the types of inline skate wheels.
What is the benefit of joining a skating team or club?
Learn about the social and training benefits for a skater who joins a recreational or competitive skating team or club.
How often should inline skate wheels be rotated?
Learn when to rotate inline skate wheels.
What is an inline to ice transfer camp?
Learn what an inline to ice transfer camp does for speed skaters. Discover why inline to ice camps have developed in roller sports.
What Are Shin Splints for Inline and Roller Skaters?
Discover that shin splints are not the diagnosis of a lower leg skating injury.
Will quad roller skates become extinct?
Find out if quad roller skates will become extinct. Find out the effect that inline skating has had on traditional roller skating.
Is there a difference between dry land skating and dry land training?
Discover the difference between dry land skating and dry land training.
Why are some inline skate wheels slippery for indoor rink skating?
Learn why some inline skate wheels are slippery for indoor rink skating. Discover what can be done to correct unnecessary slipping and falling on indoor surfaces.
Where Can I Get Expert Inline Skate Assembly?
Learn where to go to get inline skates or rollerblades assembled.
Can aggressive inline skates be used as fast transportation?
Learn about using aggressive inline skates for transportation. Discover how speed and effort are affected in aggressive skates.
How old should a child be before learning to inline skate?
How old should a child be before learning to inline skate? Learn that skating can be a good fitness, fun and social activity for young inline skaters between the ages of three and six.
What is a private lesson inline skating coach?
Discover what a private lesson skating coach does for an inline skater. Learn about one-on-one inline skating instruction.
What is Aggressive Inline Skating or Freestyle Rollerblading?
Learn the meaning of aggressive inline skating.
What is balance and why does an inline skater need it?
Learn about balance and why an inline skater needs it.