osteoarthritis and rollerskating

QuestionHello Pat, Age 49. Ive been on dialysis for the past 15 months.  I had physical therapy for 7 months because i couldnt move my legs due to kid

roller derby/tile floor

QuestionI was wondering if any tile floor was suitable to skate on. We are a roller derby league looking for a practice site and this seems to be all thats

floors

Questionhi im Michael, i want to open a roller skating rink and i wanted to know what are some kind of floors i can use on a rink floor i know i have to u

lessons

Questionwhere in Chicago can i go to learn besides the rink to learn skating from a professional like U? where it wont be that expensive? AnswerHi Raunden

Aggressive skates

QuestionQUESTION: Hi i have a pair of Valo TV2 aggressive skates the biggest pair they do. I have a problem in that the right skate fits perfectly but my l

rollerblade wheels are too fast

Questioni received a very nice pair of rollerblades as a gift, but they are a bit too advanced for me i think. the wheels are very fast and i have a hard t

inline 3 wheel or 4 wheel

Questionshould my 10 yrs son should skate on 3x100 or 4x100 wheel. Pls let me know the advantages & disvantages for next 2 yrs. AnswerHi Liladhar, I talk

Shin pains during hockey

QuestionI play roller hockey i had played for years without these shin pains however its been a solid 2 years or so and i have relatively new skates.  

How do I remove quad roller skating apparatus from skating boots?

QuestionI have a pair of quad roller skates onto which the axles, wheels, etc. are all attached to one metal unit riveted onto the bottoms of the boots. I

Marathon skates

QuestionHi, I want to try a marathon and right now I have K2 Exos with 8o wheels. I want to try upgrading my skates and am thinking about 90s. Would that

brake on the roller blade

QuestionToday I went out to skate and the brake on my rollerblade is down even with the wheels so I couldnt skate.  I tried to move it, and it wouldnt

Skates to Donate

QuestionHello, Pat, I have two pair of quad roller skates that I no longer use, due to my age:  One pair is outdoor (gray) & the other pair is indoor

roller skating rink

Questioni am a roller derby referee.. i know you have heard of USARS. but are you familiar with W.F.T.D.A. womens flat trak derby association.. also W.O.R.

BULDING ANKLE STRENGTH

QuestionPat, I am getting back into speed skating and I want to drop the beans on a nice pair of low cut boots.  But after trying on some today, that

blades

QuestionHi Can you tell me if a wheel with an APEC 5 bearing can be used and fit a ILQ 9 bearing? I have been using a K2 Mod 8 skate for years and do 17 mi

Rollerblade help and info

QuestionHey RollerBob, I needed some info and help for choosing the right Wheels and choosing the best way of slowing down/stopping down high speeds and gl

Trouble turning on quads

QuestionHi I am a chubby 45 year old woman who started skating 5 months ago on inline skates to help with giving up smoking. Even though I was terrified I

Looking for rollerblade lessons in Delaware

QuestionI am looking to improve my basic rollerblade skills but have not been able to find someone qualified and willing to provide lessons in the New Cast

balance practice and blade alignment

QuestionDear Pat Palmer, I am 42 and have started learning how to roller blade about two weeks ago.  I am having trouble with my right foot alignment.

buying rollerblades in DC

QuestionI just moved to DC (Georgetown area) and want to buy rollerblades, is there a shop close by (Im on foot) I can get them at? Im looking for basic wo