Alberto Ray

No it is not safe to rollerblade on the road. There’s traffic that will run over you obviously & the surface of the road is… Read More »Can Roller Skates Be Used On Roads?

Instruct your little one to keep her knees bent and to lean slightly forward. She should then start walking in her skates to practice her… Read More »How Do I Teach My 5 Year Old To Skate?

If you are a first-time skateboarder, running or regular walking shoes are okay to use. However, we highly recommend that do not skate in running… Read More »Can I Wear Sneakers To Skate?

When you take your skates to be sharpened, the professional will cut out the steel of the blade, creating the hollow, between the two edges… Read More »How Are Ice Skates Sharpened?

Pairs Pre-juvenile. Juvenile. Intermediate. Novice. Junior. Senior. What are the 3 types of skates? Inline Skates Recreational Skates. Also known as fitness skates, these recreational… Read More »What Are The Levels Of Skates?

Figure: Most beginner and instructional skaters can skate on a 1/2″ radius. A 5/8″ radius will take care of most recreational skaters. How sharp should… Read More »How Sharp Should Beginner Skates Be?

You’ll be able to save a bit on the wheel by doing less passes, it’s when skates come in with a bad edge that you… Read More »Is Sparx Skate Sharpener Worth It?

Generally, you can expect to pay about $100-125 to a decent beginner skate set (with attached blades) that you can use for recreational skating and… Read More »How Much Should I Spend On Figure Skates?

Not at all! I started skating when I was 50. It’s great exercise and there are plenty of skaters of all ages – including me… Read More »Can You Learn To Ice Skate At 40?