From Carlesa Williams,
Your Guide to Inline Skating.
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Inline skating is one of few affordable activities that is fun, healthy and suitable for all ages. With proper instruction, inline skating's basic techniques can be learned in a relatively short time. It’s a recreational sport that can be taken seriously, and an outdoor activity that can come indoors. Inline activities can create excitement and relieve tension at the same time, if you want them to. Inline skating has no size restrictions, although your size may change if you do it enough. Inline skating is a great way to stay out of big trouble with little inconvenience. If you are the type that needs a more specific reason to skate, we’ve got some more answers below that may be right for you.

1. Inline Skating is Social
   Groups, clubs, couples and friends who love inline skating will find that there’s no better way to bond than on wheels. And it’s a wonderful way to develop new friendships, too. Wearing inline skates puts everyone on an equal footing regardless of skill level and provides lots of opportunities for conversation, laughter, sharing and empathy.
   
   
2. Inline Skating Loves Families
   Every member of the family who can walk can participate in inline skating activities at the same time and in the same location. In fact, everyone from toddlers to grandparents can go to the park or visit a skating center together.
   
   
3. Inline Skating Offers Solitude
   So you prefer to be a loner on skates. Inline skating is a great way to fly solo. Enjoy the wind in your hair, the scenery passing and let peace envelope you. Or let your iPod entrance you if the trail isn’t busy.
   
   
4. Inline Skating Provides Cross Training
   The modern version of inline skates re-emerged as an off-ice training tool for hockey players. Now, they are used by speed skaters, figure skaters, downhill skiers, cyclists and a runners as a fitness and training tool, too. In fact, many athletes can benefit from cross training on inline skates, because it puts less stress on joints than running and jogging but provides the same aerobic benefit.
   
   
5. Inline Skating as Transportation
   Reap the benefits of being a pedestrian while enjoying the speed of a small vehicle. Your inline skates are a wonderful way to transport yourself from one place to another, especially if there is a scenic view. But wait, there’s more. Once you arrive at your destination, there’s no need to pay for parking. Just take your vehicles with you.
   
   
6. Inline Skating is Very Green
   Motorbikes, go carts and jet skis burn precious gas and emit poisonous fumes. Inline skate and help save the world while having fun, because you are the fuel that powers your adventure.
   
   
7. Inline Skating Equals Physical & Mental Fitness
   Burn some calories, tone some muscles, relieve a little stress, get an aerobic workout, strengthen your heart and clear your mind.
   
   
8. Inline Skating is for Thrill Seekers
   Vert, aggressive, freestyle slalom, downhill and off road inlne skating can fulfill every thrill seeker's dreams. Or nightmares depending on who’s dreaming.
   
   
9. Inline Skating is Competitive
   Hockey, speed, figure, and aggressive inline skating have competitive activities for anyone who loves to choose a target and shoot for it.
   
   
10. Inline Skating is Flexible
    Enjoy an activity that can be all that you want it to be, where you want to do it and when you’ve got the time for it. Morning, noon or night, there is a place to inline skate. Choose social, fitness or competitive... you can have inline skating your way.

Hopefully, there was something here to fan your flames of interest in inline skating.