Skaters often put off getting their skates sharpened for a variety of reasons. These include the fact that a poor sharpening can ruin the blades; the blade will feel different after sharpening, even with a good sharpening; sharpening reduces the...
Figure skates and hockey skates differ from one another in several ways, including the shape and features of the blade and the composition of the boot. These differences adapt each skate to its particular sport. Understanding the differences...
Jackson and Riedell are two of the biggest names in the skating world. Both companies have a distinguished history, and both manufacture a broad range of figure skates to suit everyone from a beginning skater to an Olympic champion. Riedell makes...
Aggressive inline skates are a specialized version of traditional inline skates, also referred to as recreational or fitness inline skates. While recreational inline skates are used primarily for long strolls down the bike path, aggressive inline...
The sport of roller skating can be carried out on either traditional roller skates or inline skates. Traditional roller skates, also known as "quads," differ in many ways from inline skates.
All quad skates are roller skates, but not all roller skates are quad skates. "Roller skate" refers to both kinds of skates: in-line and quad. Both kinds of skates have existed since the 1700s, each with its own design styles, techniques and...
Inline skates are generally recognized as a modernization of quad roller skates. However, the first known pair of roller skates, created in the 1760s, actually had a single line of wheels, and that design was standard for about 100 years....
While it's obvious that figure skates are for figure skaters and hockey skates are for hockey players, those who do not participate in either sport may not be sure which type of skate to purchase. If you're just getting into ice skating, learning...
At first glance, all ice skates may seem the same. With more careful inspection, significant differences can be noted between the two primary styles of ice skates. Ice hockey and figure skating are significantly different in the style and manner...
In-line skating is similar to ice skating. Of course, the surfaces are a bit different, but the basic movements are the same in both activities. If you're a hockey player, you may want to convert your ice hockey skates to in-line skates for the...
Ice skaters of all levels can choose between a variety of skate brands and features. Figure skates provide the support for jumping and spinning, while recreational skates allow casual skaters to glide comfortably around indoor and outdoor rinks....
Figure skating is an Olympic sport that combines athleticism and artistry. Highly choreographed programs set to music and colorful custom costumes increase the level of drama. Singles skaters perform jumps and spins in a short and long program....
Inline skate manufacturers produce several different styles of skates, including aggressive skates for stunts, recreational skates for casual skating, and speed skates for skating fast and for long distances. Speed skates typically have five...
Decades after their introduction, in-line skates have become such an established, widely accepted form of recreation that they're available for highly specialized applications. Aggressive in-line skates are easily recognized by their...
The first and most important step to becoming a decent hockey player is learning how to skate powerfully. Hockey skates are quite different from figure skates, and you must push off and to the sides in order to generate speed and velocity. Hockey...
Hockey is a fast-paced sport that requires skating both forward and backward. Skating backward allows you to look at your opponent while she is skating toward you. This is especially important on defense. If you are unable to skate backward, your...
Ice skating in hockey skates can be very different from skating in figure skates or rink rental skates. Hockey skates have a unique blade shape without the familiar front toe pick. The skate boots are stiff and designed to help you maintain a...
According to the Inline Skating Resource Center, inline skating is as beneficial as running or cycling, but causes 50 percent less stress on the joints than running. The right gear for your fitness goals and skill level -- whether fitness skates...
In hockey, it is not about how fast you can shoot the puck, how well you can pass it or how many shots you can block. Those are all factors but they are all secondary to how well you skate. Nearly every elite-level hockey player learned to skate...
Not all inline skates are designed to be used on the road. Rollerblading on pavement, blacktop and other road surfaces can eat up your wheels quickly and will have you replacing them more frequently than you probably would like. Road surfaces are...
Roller skating requires lower-body movements similar to those made by ice skaters, so it can introduce to children to the concepts behind ice skating. To roller skate well, children must learn how to balance and move like ice skaters do. A major...
Inline skates are used for exercise and recreation. Inline skaters can be found on busy city streets, in Olympic stadiums and on scenic paths in the park. The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association estimates that more than 17 million Americans...
Inline skates provide a good source of aerobic exercise. You can find inline skates designed for a variety of skating styles. Common types of inline skates include recreational skates, inline speed skates, aggressive skates and hockey skates. Each...
Roller skates, also known as quad skates, have two front wheels and two back wheels rather than four wheels in one line. Roller skates have wider wheels than in-line skates. You can find a roller skates designed for a variety of different...
Hockey skates are the most important aspect of a hockey player's equipment. The size, brand, type and specifics of the skate that a professional athlete likes are so crucial to their success or demise in the sport. From the time a young athlete...
Hockey skates can be made from leather, plastic or vinyl. The cheaper synthetic skates are typically used by beginning players, who may quickly outgrow the skates. More advanced players usually wear leather skates, as they are more durable....
Just as there is more than one way to roller skate, there is more than one style of skate. Each style works to enhance different skating techniques. Skate styles include those for artistic, dance and gymnastic movements, racing, hockey or roller...
Hockey skates have definitive features that make them easy to identify when compared with other skates. Ice hockey skates, quad hockey skates and inline hockey skates differ from recreational skates. Hockey skates are always cut lower than figure...
Inline skates feature three or more wheels arranged in a single line along the base of each skate. The skates provide an excellent cardiovascular workout for people of all ages and skill levels, and also provide a fun recreational or social...
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