Inline Skating

Inline skating came into vogue in the early 90s, and has been widely enjoyed as a recreational activity ever since. Often called "Rollerblading" after the popular brand name, an inline skate  is comprised of a boot with four or five wheels lined in a row--as opposed to roller skates , which feature two rows of two aligned wheels. Though it may take some getting used to to transition from rollerskating to inline skating, once you get the hang of it, you'll find that inlines provide for more streamlined movement and graceful maneuvering.

Inline Skate Brands and Tips

Below are a few popular inline skating brands -- find skates for women ,men ,girls  and boys . Make it a family hobby!

• Rollerblades 
• K2 Inline Skates 
• Salomon Inline Skates 
• Roces Inline Skates 

When you're trying out inline skates for purchase, you'll want to be aware of a few critical factors:

• Fit: Make sure the boot is both comfortable and snug around your foot, and won't wobble when you set off.
• ABEC rating: An acronym for the Annual Bearing Engineering Council, these four letters followed by a number -- 1, 3, 5 or 7 -- signify each level of bearing precision. Level 1 is the most inexpensive bearing and often leads to a less frictionless, pleasurable ride, while ABEC 7 would be a racer's bearing, and accompany the skates used by serious and professional skaters.
• When purchasing inline skates for children, it's a good idea to select a pair whose boot can be adjusted to fit your child's foot as he or she grows. This feature is available in a number of inline skating brands.

Check out our guide to purchasing inline skates for more relevant information.

Blading for Sport

Inline skates are featured in team sports like inline hockey skating  and individual competition like inline speed skating .Aggressive inline skating  is an extreme sport involving manipulation of tricks, stunts and style, and can be adapted to any environment. All three activities require special skates designed specifically for that purpose.

Safety

Whether you're skating at the rink, on a sidewalk, or in a park, you'll need some protective gear to make sure you don't suffer unnecessary injury -- even the pros fall down once in a while! In addition to a well-fitting pair of skates, you'll need one or more of the below items.

Helmets	Wrist Guards	Knee Pads	Elbow Pads

Top-Selling Inline Skates

K2 Exo Men's Fitness Skate   A great skate for an adult male beginning skater. A comfortable boot paired with an ABEC rating of 5, which ensures a smooth skating experience. Good for exercise and recreational skating.	Womens Schwinn Inline Skates  An affordable and fun pair of women's recreational inline skates. Array of laces allows for an adjustable fit.	Bladerunner Adjustable Inline Skate and Protective Pad Combo Kids  Thanks to an adjustable fit, your child can hold onto these as s/he grows through sizes 1 - 4. Protective padding for beginning skaters. Offered in pink and blue.	Rollerblade Crossfire II 90 Mens Inline Skates  3 Tech with Power Lateral Support offers excellent support for miles. Appropriate for the advanced intermediate skater.	Rollerblade Dynamo Adjustable Girls Inline Skates  An attractive skate with ample comfort and support. Grows with your child -- adjusts to four different sizes.

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