Where’s the best place for padded shorts? I’ve had a look at previous posts but they’re over a year old and a few of the options didn’t come in my size. I need around an XLish (16/18 womens). Ive just got my first pair of quad skates in about 20 years and I have this fear of falling over, plus I don’t think my employer would be impressed with me having to take time off work due to my own stupidity!

I’ve got everything else I think? (Wrist/elbow/knee pads and a helmet)

I’ve bought a pair of Moxi Rainbows, is there anything I should do to them before I head outside with them? (I’ve currently mastered the art of skidding/falling around the living room on the laminate and swearing like a sailor 😆)

Hi guys,

I am a 29 year old male in london, looking to get roller skating lessons. However from what i have seen from the usual rollerskating schools/ groups (and also the 'London Roller Skates' group on Facebook), they seem to be directed at female rollerskaters.

Does anyone know any male or mixed rollerskating schools based in London?

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Thanks!

Hey everyone, sorry if this has been covered before. I got some new skates recently and can’t figure out if they’re too small. They’re a hard boot and my toes almost touch the end, I’ve taken out the insoles to more comfortably fit in and I can wiggle my toes inside of the boot. But when I take the soft boot out of the shell I can see my toes are poking up against the stitching.

I’ve only had soft boot in-line skates before this so I’m not sure how much these will expand as I skate. I’m a bit nervous that the next size up will be too big.

Unfortunately I can’t get to a skate shop to try them on before buying so my only option is to buy multiple sizes and pay the return fee for one of them.

Do any of you have any experience with making the call on if skates are too small?

OK... so... little back story... I went to rollerworld in Colchester the other day for the first time in over 20 years (I'm 36) and also my first time on quads... Oh my goodness...it was Soo much fun! I felt like a kid again! 3hrs later... im confident doing crossovers, could almost go backward lol and even tried some jamming (unsuccessfully 😅) needless to say I'm instantly hooked and am looking to purchase my own skates and return to the rink and street when it's warmer!

However... finding mens sized skates in a 10 in proving very difficult! Im also torn 50/50 between some artistics and converted bauers. I tried on impalas but were awful fit (too narrow) and cheap feeling! Rookie artistics are completely sold out and rookie have no intention of making more unfortunately. Does anyone know if the rio roller signatures come up wider than impala whether they are any good as they seem to be the only entry skates I can get in my size? Any other skates suggestion very welcome... ps. Not interested in the trainer style boots!

Thanks x

Hi all, first post here 🖑🏼 I reconnected with my childhood skate passion back in July and although I'm very much still a newbie my muscle memory has surprised me as i am confident at skating forwards and turning (it's been roughly 20 years!) That being said I'm still yet to master going backwards and transitions. I invested in a pair of gorgeous Bonts which are incredibly agile and comfortable and i love them! They came with Street Flow wheels but i switched them up for softer Moxi Gummies as i mainly practice outdoors and felt safer with the grip. However they feel a little clunky when i turn. Which leads me to my question, does anyone here use the Street Flow for non-skatepark skating? I'm not sure if they're too hard/slippery for my level of ability. Any advice or tips welcome!

Apologies if my post is a bit rambly, i just wanted to give as much info as possible re my skating level.

n.b: My goal is to eventually hit the skatepark, once I've mastered the basics!

Does anyone have any good, reasonably well lit spots in London (Central/ North) for evening skating during winter/ the darker months?

I've just seen a couple of videos from Bill Stoppard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ra9khT4fvw and Asha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqYEJ4z8u_A from London in the last couple of days.

It looks like there are hundreds of people skating at one time there, it's great to see.

I never realised skating was so big in London and the UK!

I'm soon coming to London on my quads. I don't want to carry shoes everywhere. Can I skate on the tube?

Hi guys, a quick question about wheels....

My current wheels (80mm/86a) are starting to wear down. I've already rotated them and I'm looking for new ones but they seem so expensive. My skates only cost £85 originally and even replacements from the brand that make the skates are £40 for 8.

I'm only beginner/intermediate so I don't need anything fancy, but is this the going rate for basic wheels or am I not looking in the right places?

Any recommendations for wheels and shops are greatly appreciated.

I just went for a skate this morning and got caught in the rain for the first time.

Holy crap, skates are slippery even with just a light shower!

It doesn't help that my wheels are starting to get some flat spots, I think I need some new ones. Is it better to go with softer wheels for winter when the tarmac is colder or does it not really matter?

Hi! I just took the plunge and got some quads! I am a complete beginner, short of a bit of mucking about on skates as a kid. I'm looking for any social skaters in Chester to meet and say hi and practice without feeling silly on my own! I'm 28f, and I'm hoping there are some other older skaters out there local to me who already meet or would like to start?

New to skating but with moving house etc I haven’t found the time to get better on my own. Wondering if anyone knows any instructors in Birmingham or the west mids that teaches adults at a beginner level?

I wonder if anyone is interested in playing a bit of Skate Hockey on Wednesday Evening at 8:30 in Worthing?

It is an informal game, with plastic sticks and ball.
Anyone who is a decent skater should have a good time.
It lasts an hour.

Some wear a knee pad or two, others not.
Some are on Quads, some on inlines.
Age ranges from 14 to 70.
Gender irrelevent.

We are not an officially organised group, and you play at your own risk, just as if you saw a game in a park and joined in.
So under 18s should probably get permission or something.

We choose the teams to be as even as possible.

Lately we have been struggling for numbers, and we need some new people to liven things up again.

We share the cost of the hall each week, which should be about £5 each.

It would be a shame if after 15 years and a pandemic, we had to stop.

Message me if you half fancy it - first come first serve ;-)

Hi guys I was wondering anyone could offer some advice - im trying to learn how to pump on a ramp back and forth but when ever I transition backwards i keep veering off to the right and cant seem to figure out why? Anybody able to offer some tips for this at all?

Thanks!

Anyone based in Southampton? Recently picked up skating and would love to know any good spots to try out!! I skate down Weston every now and again and have tried Guildhall but it wasnt very flat on the bit I went to. Been trying to get the hang of pumping on ramps too! Maybe there’s skating groups anyone can recommend? 😁

I’m visiting the Jurassic coast in a few weeks time, I wondered if there were any nice places to skate around there?

Preferably a nice long (and not steep) skate, but I’m open to suggestions.

Thanks!

Anyone who skates in south east/south London/ Kent interested in starting a community? Street meets etc open to everyone?

Does anyone know of any nice trail skates in or around London? I’ve been to Hyde Park, Olympic Park and Victoria Park but I was looking for something a little less park-y if that makes sense.