In-Line Skating

QuestionHi, I recently moved to the Netherlands, where lots of paths are reserved for cycling and skating, and with spring (finally) arriving I am conside

New skates... new pain...

QuestionHi Pat... I recently tried on a pair of 2005 Salomon Motion 7Ti at Princeton Ski Shop... i loved the fit and the comfort they provided but when i r

We are looking for a Roller...

QuestionWe are looking for a Roller Derby Coach in the Wilmington, Delaware area.  Anywhere from once a month to four times a month or every practice

going backwards

QuestionDear Pat, Im a beginner, and Id like to know how to go backwards on skates. I figured it out just by screwing around, but I know its not the correc

Starting - In Line Skating 101

QuestionI am about to plunk a $100 for a reasonable good pair of skates.  I am fairly athletic (thought myseld to ice skate- great achievement if you

turing around on a QP + stopping

QuestionHey Pat, Carson again! This time, Im wondering how to turn around on a quarter pipe, in a skatepark. Say I go up forwards. How do I come down forw

where can i...

Questionwhere can i find some inline speed skates (5 wheeled skates)????????????Please help me! AnswerHi Sevie,   I would suggest you go straig

Where to buy Roller Skates in NYC

QuestionHi there, I am heading down to NYC (from Toronto) July 1st and looking to pick up a pair of Roller Skates (for Roller Derby).  I think I want

Mens skates

QuestionI have been looking for a pair of skates for my dear husband since his birthday last August.  He has tried on all the ones in the rinks around

Roller bladding lessons

QuestionHi Pat I have been trying to find a beginers roller bladding class in my area, and Im finding it hard to find. I live in Auburn CA, and I always wa

Safety Concerns

QuestionIve never used in-line skates and Im concerned if I blade outdoors that any small pebble or twig will stop me cold and send me flying.  How la

stopping on roller blades

QuestionHi: i used to ice skate quite frequently when I was a youth. I just purchased a set of k-2 roller blades with the break in the back. Ive noticed th

help me learn

Questionhi! i love rollerblading and want to learn. tried it twice and i fell down many times. i do not wanna giveup. please help me learn how to get the

Inline Skates and knees

QuestionThanks Pat for your response.  I have a couple of followup questions. 1) I will look for abec 9 bearings, is there a particular manifacturer

where to inline skate indoors in NYC

QuestionHi Lezly-   Just wondering where I could inline skate indoors in NYC (I live in Brooklyn).  Its 102 degrees out today so I dont want to s

skating technique

QuestionIve relatively new to roller blading. Im having difficulty with my technique. When Im pushing off, my opposite ankle that is gliding, rolls out. As

Wheels and Bearings for Inline Skates

QuestionHi Lezly, I was wondering if you could guide me in selecting wheels and bearings for my inline skates (4 wheels) that would be most appropriate fo

learning roller skating

QuestionI live in Marietta near Woodstock, Id like to learn the proper way to skate, skate backwards and some other skating stuff, would you please recomme

Remz or Xsjado?

QuestionHi Ive been skating for around 1 and a half years and am about to purchase some new blades but i cant decide between remz or xsjado and i was wonde

Leg pain

QuestionHi Pat, I would like to ask you a question. I have just bought a new inline rollerblade today and started using them. (I used to play the roller