Everything you need to know about skating in the UK and beyond!
In this article i’m going to tell you everything you need to know about speed skating. Where and how it originated, where it is practised, what competitions are available, what sort of skates you need. Let’s get straight into it! What is Speed Skating? Roller speed skating is a very fast paced form of skating, …
In this article i’m going to talk about the significance of roller skate wheels. Why do they matter? How do they affect your skating? What impact can ‘changing your wheels’ have on your skating? Let’s take a look! What types of roller skate wheels are available? Roller skate wheels come in all different types of …
In this article i’m going to talk about the famous double axel in figure skating. I’m going to explain what components are involved, how the skaters train, what it looks like when well performed. Let’s get straight into it! What is a Double Axel? This is a jump when a skater completes 2.5 full rotations …
Ever wondered what they mean by triple axel? In this blog article, i’m going to explain… let’s get straight into it… Where do we hear the term, Triple Axel? You may have heard the term triple axel when you were watching figure ice or roller skating. Perhaps you are at the start of your figure …
In this article i’m going to give you some of the history on figure roller skating. How it came about, where, who was involved and any key differences between this and ice figure skating. I hope you find this interesting! What is figure roller skating? Figure roller skating is a type of sport which is …
In this article i’m going to share with you the best roller skates for toddlers options I found. I’m going to consider how adjustable they are, the practicalities of a toddler wearing them including safety, and whether they come with any protective gear. First of all, what are we looking for in a pair of …
In this article i’m going to share with you the best toddler roller skates options I found. I’m going to consider how adjustable they are, the practicalities of a toddler wearing them including safety, and whether they come with any protective gear. First of all, what are we looking for in a pair of Toddler …
In this article i’m going to share my views on the Suregrip Boardwalk skates. I’m going to talk about comfort, fit, suitability for skate parks, free skating, dancing and more, as well as whether or not they provide value for money. Suregrip Boadwalk Skates – first of all, what do we know about the brand, …
In this article i’m going to review the Powerslide Zoom Pro 80 skates. I’m going to talk about overall fit, price, functionality, suitability for the skate park, free skating the streets and much more. Let’s get straight into it! First of all, who makes Powerslide Zoom Pro 80 Inline skates? Powerslide Zoom Pro 80 inline …
Roller skating is a very popular recreational activity in recent years but can it benefit your body? If so, in what ways? In this article i’m going to explore some answers to the question, is roller skating good exercise. I will talk about which muscles are involved and how many calories it burns. Let’s get …