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Inline skate wheels with different diameters and profiles. Wheel sizes vary depending on the skating style. 44–72 mm (1.73–2.83 in) for aggressive skating. 47–80 mm (1.85–3.15 in) for roller hockey skating. 68–72 mm (2.68–2.83 in) for artistic inline skating. 72–80 mm (2.83–3.15 in) for freestyle slalom skating and downhill skating.
Inline Skate Wheels diagram 54 mm wheels – aggressive (flat profile) 68 mm wheels – inline hockey (round profile) 76 mm wheels – recreational / fitness; 100 mm wheels – race (elliptical profile) Legend
Rollerblade USA is warning consumers that some of its Spark and Spitfire inline skates might have loose frames and wheels that could cause falls, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety ...
Artistic roller skaters skate on quad skates or inline skates (for the inline free skating discipline). Skates consist of four essential parts: boots, plates, wheels, and bearings. Skaters may sometimes use jump bars on their plates for added stability. Free skaters (both quad and inline) have a toe stop on their plates.
When shopping for the best rollerblades, keep in mind your skill level and whether you’ll be skating outdoors or in a rink. Experts share the best tips to find highly-rated rollerblades.
A man inline skating at Vondelpark in Amsterdam.. Inline skating is a multi-disciplinary sport and can refer to a number of activities practiced using inline skates.Inline skates typically have two to five polyurethane wheels depending on the style of practice, arranged in a single line by a metal or plastic frame on the underside of a boot.
Roller skates are shoes or bindings that fit onto shoes that are worn to enable the wearer to roll along on wheels. The first roller skate was an inline skate design, effectively an ice skate with wheels replacing the blade. Later the "quad skate" style became more popular, consisting of four wheels arranged in the same configuration as a ...