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A Day at the Beach
My nephew and I had a wonderful time skating at the old Neilsen Park skate rink in Bargara, Queensland. Here is a little video that my brother-in-law made. Beach and Skating Prac Video
A Bit about Bearings
Bearings are at the heart of roller-skating, and it does makes sense that many people ‘follow the white rabbit”, when trying to answer the question of which bearing provides the best rolling experience. A bearing consists of two stainless steel races, an inner and outer race, between which rest a number of evenly spaced stainless-steel or ceramic ball bearings, kept in their place by a steel or polymer bearing cage. The bearing is designed to minimize rolling friction and influence a skaters acceleration and deceleration rates. The quality of manufacture is very important to provide a durable product with as little rolling resistance as possible, all whilst under the load […]
How do I know my Skates are the Right Size?
It is good to know your skates fit properly, and if you are unsure about fit, do consult someone who knows about how to check the size is right. As skates are not meant to flex in the way that typical shoes are, skates typically will feel too tight to new skaters. This will change as you wear in your skates. The foam padding will gradually give over a few hours of skating to provide a customized shape for the feet. Your toes should ‘almost-but-not’ touch the ends of the toe box area, with your heel positioned against the back of the skate boot. Correct skate sizing makes a big […]
How Old Do I have to be to Skate?
Learning to skate is possible at any age, if the motivation and equipment exist to fit your needs. It is highly recommended that protection equipment such as a skate helmet, wrist-guards, elbow-pads, knee-pads and even padded-shorts be worn by beginners to avoid the annoyance of grazes, scratches, bruises, sore bottoms and possibly concussions, etc. it isn’t a matter of if you will fall, you definitely will. Doing it in style and comfort will make the experience enjoyable and less stressful. You learn best by pushing your limits and without falling your body won’t know the extremes of what skating can offer. Skaters who do not wear protective gear are hopefully […]