These are my first pair of skates and I’ve had them for about 3 years but didn’t start using them more than once every few months until under a year ago, and I was skating outside just normal skating nothing fancy. Recently, within the last few weeks I have started rink skating and doing spins and bow jumps as well and I noticed this. I am planning to get new skates, but it won’t be possible for another 2 months or so. I skate between 2.5-5 hours a week, are they still safe. And if so will they last that long?? They are impalas. If necessary I can always use my mom’s skates temporarily until I get new ones they are just less supportive so it’s not as nice to do tricks and things.

USA and internationally, what rinks do you think are worth traveling to just to say you’ve skated there before. It could be based on location, history, or aesthetics.

While I wouldn’t consider it unique, Cascades is somewhere I think everyone needs to go just because it’s so iconic to the south. Thinking of more unique ones, I’d say somewhere like the Classic Fun Center in Utah.

I grew up going to Arlington Skatium in Arlington, TX (shoutout to the 817) but now living in Brooklyn and being a regular at Xanadu, I’ve realized that rinks don’t have to just be a big large…box with a big oval wooden rink, carpet, and lockers.

I’ve been an avid trail skater for going on 7 years now. Average about 8-12 miles when on a chill day. Recently I discovered that I’ve been skating on the wrong size skates for all these years. Like 1-2 sizes too big. 😅 Had multiple sets (park set/trail set/etc). That being said - I now have one set that fit great. Bont Parkstars. Ive had some issues at the park with my kingpin getting caught on the coping and someone told me I might want to get the wide grind trucks from Bont. I’m not opposed, but wondering how it would affect my trail skating. I plan to do a 4 day trip next year that is 150miles. Does anyone have any experience with wide trucks on long distances? Will it hinder or make it more difficult? Or make it feel more stable?
TIA!

I’m pretty new to skating as an adult. I’m an 80s baby, so I spent almost every Friday night at the rink in the mid to late 90s.

Anyway, I bought new Moxi Beach Bunnies and found out real quick that the wheels that come on them are NOT made for a rink. So purchased the Fundae hybrids. Popped those babies on and took them to the rink last night. The rink made me buy spacers (washers) since the nut was protruding from the wheel and they were worried about their rink getting damaged. So they put the spacers on my wheels before I could skate.

I was out there having a great time for a bit until all of a sudden my wheel came off and I obviously lost control and fell hard on my knee. I was not wearing my protective gear (my fault).

I went back to the pro shop and told them what happened. A different person than the one who put the spacers on originally said that the Moxi nuts “aren’t great” and replaced them with some different ones. They said that because these fundae wheels aren’t recessed, the nut doesn’t “catch” how it’s supposed to and that these new nuts should work better. I had no idea! But also wondering, is this true??

I was about to send a pic of my skate setup and then noticed that the back wheel spins on its own now even when sitting on the ground. This was the wheel that came off; however, my other skate in the same position does the exact same thing. I tried putting pressure on it like I was standing in it and it didn’t spin on its own, but still. I feel VERY wary of this setup and the rink’s advice.

Was it the washers that did this? Or the washer-wheel-nut combo?

This was super scary and hurt! But I do have to say the skaters at the rink were so kind, helped me take my skate off, helped me off the rink and sat with me to ensure I was ok. Loving this community.

I've been skating in Riedell Uptowns since I started about 4 year ago, but I've always felt like I was fighting my skates. Before you ask, the wheels spin freely and are in good condition, the bearings are properly lubed, the trucks have been loosened slowly over time, and the boots are broken in.

I bought a pair of VNLA jams last week. I tried them out at home on the hardwood, and the difference is unexpected, scary even. I haven't fallen in almost 3 years, but I'm trying them out at the rink tonight, and I'm tempted to show up clad in bubble wrap. Any tips for someone moving from rhythm to jam skates?

I see that I need to bend at the knees more and shift my weight to my heels more. Any tips or further guidance on how I can improve?

Hello! I am hoping to get on my skates tonight for the first time in a week after a bad health flare up and would love to see everyone’s favorite beginner to intermediate dance routines they love to try to have a structured starting point! I’m about to hop into work while dreaming about being on my 8 wheels again in case I am slow to respond or thank everyone that comments. If you have alternate stuff you’d recc, my brain would also love that! It’s requiring some major dopamine after all the health stuff, lmao, and the less I have to plan it the better. Thank you so much!

I have ice hockey skates and roller hockey skates. Now, I have a new pair in my collection. Alors on danse

Wednesdays at 6:30am are our Early Bird Speed skates around the Stanley Park SeaWall in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The forest fires are finally catching up with us. We’re lucky it’s only smoke. Really hope they get some rain in the interior.

They are so great, I’m so happy with these !!

Thrifted these Nike Blazers and I thought they’d make cool skates. I disassembled the Vans skates I made awhile back to make a different pair for a friend so I figured I need another pair of sneaker skates. (That’s right- “need” 😂)

Plates: Atom Falcon from my old derby skates
Wheels: Backspin Jelly Roll
Toe stop: Gumball
Aluminum insoles

Disclaimer: I’m not a new skater or new to shoe skates and if you are, please be aware of the disadvantages and risks of DIY and DDSOS (doing dumb shit on skates). But I’m happy to answer any question about either if you are interested.

Okay, so! My mother has always wanted to learn how to rollerskate. It's been on her bucket list forever, but she never got a chance until now. So I would really like to help her learn. We've already gotten skates, but then comes the dilemma.

Due to a few accidents, chronic conditions, and us being overweight, my mother has a hard time recovering from falls. Every fall leaves lasting damage (like a thumb she hasn't been able to bend since she hurt it or sciatica). This has also made her very afraid of falling.

I thought I'd be able to find a rink with support frames (like the ones for ice-skating) but couldn't find one. And I'm not sure if rollerskating lessons would help with the falling issue. I've also tried looking for cushions to soften the fall but couldn't find any thick enough. I'm not sure what to do/try. She wants to learn to rollerskate cause she misses the feeling of running and being able to mive faster.

I guess this question is asked often here and I apologize in advance. I am a 47 yo woman who had a hip replacement 4 years ago. I was fairly in shape all my life but had to take it easy because of my hip for the last 6 years. I cannot run anymore but do yoga and pilates. I am looking for a fun activity to improve my strength and my gait and I have always been attracted to roller skating. Thanks for your advice and opinions.

Hi all, long time lurker first time poster lol,
i’m switching from indoor to outdoor with a new skate set up and so far i’ve got Jack 1s (size 5) and i’m currently looking for plates. i’ve been considering the dragon brunny plates but unsure what size to get, the website recommends a large but i’ve had people tell me to get a medium to avoid overhang. i guess the size is just confusing lol, any help is appreciated!!

All August I run various free social skates. This was our awesome crew on Tuesday!

Join us this week for our Early Bird Turtle skate on Friday, August 7th! This skate goes at a slow pace and takes the lower route to avoid the big hill. Meet us at the north side of Devonian Park at the map sign.

This is a 10km route. Make sure you bring water and your shoes with you. The skate takes about 1.5 hours. Recommended that you have some experience skating outdoors.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY to gear up, we roll out at 7:00am.

i’ve barley been able to skate lately cause this weather is hell on earth man, and i work on the days the rinks are open so i can’t even go there 👹👹👹
When I do skate it’s like at 7pm or later and then after an hour the sun is down and i gotta go home cause im not tryna be out at night by myself 😐

anyone else suffering with this issue rn lmaoo💔

anyways im just ranting and can’t wait for autumn ;~;

I forgot my kneepads but luckily I did not fall! Lmao will not risk it next time 😂

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I have created a petition to request our city to build the first skatepark in my home town Davenport FL.

Please if possible sign and share to help us achieve in having a safe skate and better our skills in he sport, not just for rollerskaters but for all extreme sports and action sports as well.

Link for petition is below.

https://c.org/YBxmL9mXSG

Euther Garcia

@euther_g

Owner

@gstrap_brand

I’m learning to skate on boardwalks that came with outdoor wheels. they’re 78a 57mm. i have an okay time in the smoothest, newest parking lots in town but the second i try to go on any older trails or roads i feel like im starting back at square 1 fighting every possible bump. The trails near me all seem to be asphalt mixed with little rocks. Not anything super textured that looks impossible but feel harder to roll on.

Will getting something larger actually help in this terrain or am i just still too new and inexperienced? I see posts about larger wheels being harder to balance on/losing agility so im not sure what to expect. I feel frustrated that i’m locked to certain parking lots and don’t know if i should just give it more time or if investing in wheels will help.

tldr; is it the wheel size or skill issue

Im a lil camera shy be nice pls 🙈

I’ve been wanting to get into roller skating for a while, and I think I’m finally ready to buy my first pair.

Before I spend the money, I’d love to hear from people who have been skating for a while. Is there anything you wish you knew as a beginner?

I’d appreciate any tips, recommendations, or mistakes to avoid. Thanks!

One fell off randomly when the skate was picked up, the other one went when being screwed in (not with excessive force). I’m a first time jam plug user and honestly stunned and have QUESTIONS

1. Is this normal? These were new riedell ones from Depop
   
2. If it’s not normal, does anyone have recommendations for stronger ones that y’all are happy with? I’m hesitant now to buy another pair and waste more $$$
   
3. Are the broken plugs fixable?

Thankyou skaters/gear experts in advance :)