Try looking in the monthly archives. August 2018

Which Skater Simulation Is Better?

Two skater simulations are currently competing to win the love of the audience. The first program is called Skater XL and another is Sessions. These games are responsible for a revival of the skater games. The announcement of the famous skater Tony Hawk claims that he wants to bring a remake of his first two …
Skating During Cold Weather Months

Skating During Cold Weather Months Winter means bitter cold and lots of snow, but it also means lots of outdoor activities and family trips. Skiing, snowboarding and ice skating are some of the many perks that snow offers in the months of winter. These activities also help to keep the body warm, which is an …
At What Age Can You Start Skating and How to Prepare

Skating is a sport that is considered by many to be a hobby. It is usually indulged in during one’s spare time and is sometimes done to have some fun. There are many forms of skating that are available in the modern age. Each is known to cater to different people and their likes.
Careers in Skating – A Possible Path

If you’re a skater looking for a job, then here are a few careers that you can pursue that involves skating in some way. Getting into a career that includes something you love will make the job much easier to love. In the long run, you will enjoy it more than you would enjoy a …
Slalom Skating Ideas – DIY Slalom Cones

It is tough to find slalom cups that are of somewhat decent quality. Even the ones that are available are either too expensive or are terrible in quality. There are loads of solutions for those who want to leg knit and don’t want to spend too much money if they are willing to DIY. The …
The Future of Roller Skating – A Decade into the Future

Roller skating, as a sport, is seeing a decline in many countries. The choice of skates, as well as the surface of skating, has also undergone a sea change. Due to the rising size of the average younger generation, the standard wheel size of roller skates has been on the rise too. It has managed …
Injuries Caused by Roller Skating and How to Prevent Them

You can count on burning hundreds of calories by roller skating. The amount of energy expended when you roller skate is almost the same as you will spend when you run or cycle for exercise. Roller skating keeps your joints safe and does not put pressure on them like the other forms of exercise would. …
The Difference Between In-line Skating and Roller Blading – Part 2

In part one of this blog we saw that it was really a mistake that Rollerblade Incorporated started to manufacture inline skates for pleasure purposes. The skates were first developed by the Olson Brother as a piece of training equipment for professional Ice Skaters and Hockey players. In this blog we look how Rollerblade Incorporated …
The Difference Between Inline Skating and Roller Blading – Part 1

Many people get confused between inline skating and rollerblading, and wonder if there is different techniques that are used or if the equipment differs in any way, shape or form. Basically rollerblading is a brand name that can be used for inline skating because of the huge impact that Rollerblade Incorporated had on making skating …
The Health Benefits of Roller Skating – Part 2

In part one of our blog on the health benefits of roller skating we saw that this great fun activity was good for burning calories and great for improving your mood. Who would have thought that by having so much fun you could really be helping your body in so many ways. In this blog …

Sports That Use Roller Skates – Part 3

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The concluding part of our blog on the different sports that can be used wearing roller skates continues with Roller Derby. We have already seen that many great sports that are normally played on ice are also great sports for enjoying on roller skates. We commence part three with a team game where players compete on an oval track. This particular game was featured in the well-known Hollywood movie of […]

Sports That Use Roller Skates – Part 2

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The second part of our blog to discover all the different sports that use roller skates takes a look at Roller Hockey and Rollball to name just two sports. The great thing about roller skates is they can be used just about anywhere and they are great for sports similar to ice skating.
Roller Hockey
To participate in Roller Hockey the competitors use inline skates, it is a version of field hockey […]

How In-Line Skates are Made – Part 2

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In the second part of our blog to learn how in-line skates are made, we looked at the history of in-line skates and how they were developed. In this edition we concentrate on the actual parts and build of the roller skate and what materials are used.
The Parts of an In-Line Skate
Today’s modern in-line skate has wheels that are made out of polyurethane that are fixed to a chassis that […]

Sports That Use Roller Skates – Part 1

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Roller skating is a sport / pastime that basically is the act of moving whilst standing on a pair of roller skates. It has become a highly popular activity all over the world, particularly among the younger generation. Its popularity is based on its low cost and flexibility.
Anybody can take up roller skating young or old, and basically you can roller skate just about anywhere. That is to say places […]