Why should I use knee pads when skating?
Knee pads are soft pads that have a hard shell exterior that prevent your knees from getting scrapped if you fall. Knee pads, like many other pieces of equipment in the skating industry, have evolved |
Do I need to use elbow pads?
Elbow pads are similar to knee pads, the exceptions being the size of the pad and the place that you wear them. Just like knee pads, elbow pads typically fasten by two Velcro straps, and should fit sn |
Youth Pad Sizing Chart
Youth Pad Sizing Chart One Size Elbow (Measure 3" above center of elbow) Knee (Measure 3" above center of knee) Wrist Junior Top Opening (A): 7.5-11 inches Top Opening (A): 10-13 inches 5-6 in. |
Atom Armor Gear Sizing Chart
Courtesy of Nistevo Sport Manufacturing. |
How to Heat Mold your Vanilla Speed Inline Skates.
All Vanilla Speed boots are easily molded for increased comfort and performance. We have specifically designed our speed inline boots to fit tight rather than loose, as it is much easier to make a boo |
Do different manufacturers of skates fit the same or different?
The same as your everyday shoes different manufacturers may fit different. Riedell Carrera tend to run on the small size because of the extra padding in them. We recommend choosing a size bigger . Mos |
What other type of gear will I need?
Protective gear is an absolute must when skating. Wearing protective gear will eliminate most injuries and improve the overall safety and enjoyment of your roller skating experience.
A complete set o |
Protec Protective Gear Sizing Charts
obtain the correct size for your protection gear will allow you the most safe fit and protection. |
Protec Helmet Sizing Guides
Obtaining the correct size for your protection gear will allow you the most safe fit and protection.
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Shoe size to skate size conversion charts
Once you have determined what your foot size is in inches, you can use the charts below to find out your skate size. Ladies Size Conversion Inches Skate Size 9 1/4" 6 9 5/16" 7 9 11/16" |
Why doesn't the Bones Bearings have an ABEC rating on them?
Please review the below article courtesy of George A Powell Bones Bearings. We are often asked, “What ABEC rating are your bearings?” The answer is that “Bones Bearings are Skate |
Why do some inline skates have brakes and others do not?
Most manufacturers offer different braking systems
The most common form of braking system is a pad or cylinder on the rear wheel that stops movement by applying pressure on the heel
Hockey skates |
How to choose an inline skate?
Types of In-line Skates
Recreational
Aggressive
Speed
Hockey
Recreational
Designed for a leisurely rides in the park or around the neighborhood, and fitness activity
Comfort and durabilit |
What is some protective equipment that I should wear?
One of the most common injuries that occur with skaters is a wrist injury. Almost every wrist injury that occurs can be prevented by simply wearing a pair of wrist guards. Wrist guards are available i |
Vanilla Sizing Charts
Review Vanilla Sizing Chart for Freestyle,Curve,Diamond Walkers,and Tony Zane's . Vanilla Junior Sizing Chart Vanilla Junior Size Interior Length Sure-Grip Boxer Ri |
