What type of skates are good for beginners?

Inline skates tend to offer better ankle support and more speed, but quad skates are better for overall stability. Inlines are generally easier for beginners to learn with, but quad skates are both highly customizable and better for artistic movements like strutting or spinning.

Do better roller skates make a difference?

Rollerblades are better for longer distances because you go faster. You can go long distances too on roller skates, of course, but you may struggle to keep up. Roller skates might be easier for very young children, and feel more stable initially, but counter-intuitively blades can be easier to learn how to skate well.

Are roller skates or inline skates better for beginners?

The back brake of inline skates is also arguably a more natural motion as it requires you to apply force to your heel while extending your leg. Beginners may find this easier than the front brake of roller skates that requires you to drag your foot and apply pressure at the same time.

What is the difference between rollerblading and roller skating?

Roller skating is a lot less technical than rollerblading. It is suggested that beginners start on roller skates because they provide more control and offer better maneuverability than your average skate blade.

What equipment do I need to start inline skating?

Just like any equipment for athletics there are various ranges of equipment available. The inline skate skill range will start out at beginner with plastic framed skates, with smaller wheels and lower grade bearings. As a skate’s skill range goes up you will get better components including frames, bearings, wheels and boots.

What is the difference between Rollerderby and speed skating?

Rollerderby uses rollerskates, whilst speed skating use inline speed skates. Rollerskates are also used for dancing. If you are looking for leisure skating, you could choose either but it’s worth noting that inlines are easy to go fast on.