| Roller blades are a variation on roller skates, with a | | | | important aspect of the skate. |
| unique and different design. In line skates, also called | | | | One of the most important aspects of an in line skate |
| Roller Blades, were created based on the design of | | | | is the foot bed, especially when it comes to comfort. |
| ice skates and adaptations were made. The smooth | | | | The foot bed should consist of more than just stiff |
| polyurethane wheels on in line skates are set in a | | | | cardboard, and there should be plenty of soft material |
| single row underneath the boot of the skate. | | | | under it to cushion the foot. Top of the line foot beds |
| Some in line skates have laces as fasteners, but the | | | | are usually either made from some type of |
| most common type of fasteners are clips. Laces are | | | | biomechanical technology or they are custom molded. |
| still used by some people because of the fact that | | | | The two things that affect the performance of the |
| they offer more precision and control, and the in line | | | | skate the most are the wheels and bearings. These |
| skaters who are aggressive with their movements, | | | | two pieces of equipment have grading classifications |
| participate in hockey, or race actually need laces for | | | | that are internationally recognized, and these |
| additional control of their movements. Clip fasteners | | | | classifications are the best knowledge you can have |
| are preferred by most skaters for several reasons, | | | | when going to purchase in line skates. Avoid any |
| including the fact that they are much easier to fasten | | | | wheels that are soft and cheap, as these will not roll |
| and unfasten. The clip systems that are available | | | | right. The hardness of a wheel is measured by a |
| today can be very sophisticated and will provide a | | | | durometer. The numbers for the durometer range |
| precise fit. | | | | anywhere from 74 to 100, and the higher that the |
| The wheel frame is the actual structure that gives | | | | number is, the harder that the wheel is. The most |
| support to the wheels. This frame is normally made | | | | popular wheel hardness is 78A. Good bearings should |
| out of polycarbonate or nylon that is reinforced by | | | | be silent and spin freely. Always make sure to inspect |
| glass. The lighter and stiffer the frame is, the better the | | | | your skates before and after each use for any |
| performance of the skate. The frame of the skate | | | | problems or spots that need maintenance. |
| affects the performance and the control, so it is an | | | | |