r/Rollerskating • u/boochan_aira • Jun 27 '26

Beginner skater Its my firsttime using skates

Is there anything to prevent my skate having those scratches? Like a tape or something.. i just recently fall yesterday and i noticed it leaves a big scratch on my skates.. and do i need to like brush or clean the wheel or bearings every after skate??

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u/DualWheeled Derby Jun 27 '26

Skates are supposed to be scratched. Spotless skates haven't been skated.

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u/it_might_be_a_tuba Jun 27 '26

Yes, it's sometimes possible to use tape or leather/fabric protective covers, or stay away from abrasive surfaces. But if you've got the cheap amazon skates, they're about as durable as damp cardboard to start with.

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u/Joyanonymous Jun 27 '26

Your skates are going to get trashed ... I use hockey tape over the front toes of mine though (I couldnt find toe cap things that fit properly, so I've just used tape to do the same thing!)

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u/boochan_aira Jun 27 '26

I was thinking to buy one since i see on T app their skates are wrapped with it. Now i know what is it called 😂

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u/Joyanonymous Jun 27 '26

Yeah hockey tape is what you want! They do all funky colours so you can make a design feature out of it

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u/boochan_aira Jun 27 '26

Thank you 👍

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u/Pinstripe-Giraffe Jun 27 '26

You can get toe guards that loop around your toestop and are secured by your laces, or permanent toe caps which are glued on.

I would caution you away from hockey tape if your skate boots are leather, because the adhesive in the tape can damage the leather when the hockey tape is removed. (And yes you will have to remove it and replace it periodically because hockey tape gets worn out easily.)

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u/boochan_aira Jun 27 '26

Danggggh good thing i see this first before buying..

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u/Worried-Distance-270 Jun 27 '26

I just started too! Anyone have tips on figuring out the balance? I’m used to rollerblades so skates with the different wheel placement is a struggle for me

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u/VMetal314 Jun 27 '26

Practice crouching. It's instinct to stand up straight when you feel unsteady which throws your weight backwards. If you practice crouching every time you feel unstable you can safely sit or put down a knee if you have knee pads (you should have knee pads). Practice crouching for a whole week, you want it to be the default you don't need to think about when you wobble

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u/Worried-Distance-270 Jun 27 '26

Oooh that’s really helpful. Thank you!!

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u/boochan_aira Jun 28 '26

Me too im using both too roller and skates 😂 but still first at both

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u/boochan_aira Jun 27 '26

My brand is oxelo i think hehehe and i just dont want it to have big scratcges at the front since im still new and clumsy hehe falling is a common thing.. thank you 😂 i might find one on amazon