skating problem

QuestionI have a problem with my left ankle turning outside and inside while skating and standing. My right foot seem to be stable but my left seem to be g

How to brake with Roller Skates Quad

Question------------------------- I would love a few private lessons. I live on 66th and West End. I am not available Sats so I cannot go to the outdoor cl

Why is roller skaiting considered...

QuestionWhy is roller skaiting considered an areobic exercise? AnswerHi,   Depending on how you skate, it may or may not be aerobic.   &

traditional roller skates - quads

QuestionSince Peck & Goodie has closed, where can I buy quads in NYC? Additionally, I havent skated in a long time, but loved it as a teen. I plan to sk

From inline to Roller?

QuestionHi Kim, I know how to inline skate...but Ive never roller skated.  How similar are the two? Do you have any thoughts on how fast I can pick

From Inline to Roller

QuestionHi Pat, I know how to inline skate...but Ive never roller skated.  How similar are the two? Do you have any thoughts on how fast I can pick

Upgrading equipment

QuestionGreetings, I recently signed up for an inline race to get back into shape after having a baby and am looking for some advice on equipment.  I

numb big toe after roller skating

QuestionHi! My 7 year old son recently discovered roller skating and has been asking me to take him. I used to roller skate every day as a little girl, b

Shin pain

QuestionThank You sincerely for your prompt response.  It is purely a muscle fatigue issue, so I was wondering if it is common thing for new skaters t

Liability

QuestionHi Pat, Im an online retailer for skates both inline and quad.  I was wondering what you thought my liability was in selling these products?

proper fit of my quad skates

Questionso i was given apair of Dominion quad skates. i recently started skating at the Roxy and i love it. i want to get into more flashy stuff but my fee

need help

Questiondear Pat,       it is me hector again I got the list of questions 1.How much money do you think i need to start my

Teaching

QuestionHow can I teach my 6-year-old nephew to roller skate? AnswerJulie, I rarely get a question I have to decline to answer. You are asking me to sit d

comparison of skates

QuestionHi!  If you actually take the time to read this and respond, THANK YOU! I know basically nothing about skates, but I just bought some on eba

pain in the arch

QuestionMy husband & I just got fitness rollerblades.  My problem is my arches hurt.  They are fine when I put the skates on, but soon after I st

Curling toes while skating

QuestionI was reading through some of the questions posted by other skaters, and noticed one point where you referred to curling ones toes while skating. W

Coaching

QuestionWho do you register with to become an artistic coach. I used to compete as a teenager and it is something I have always been interested in Thanks,

blades vs skates

Questionis it true that inlines are safer and easier to learn than quad skates?  I want to skate outdoors withmy kids who blade. What are teh best siz

about hop-up kits for my blades

QuestionI recently retired my old rollerblade lightning rollerblades and bought a pair of bladerunner performas. (i know thats a step down but anyways) &nb

Rollerblading trouble

QuestionPat, I am in my late 20s and not in great shape.  I have recently started rollerblading outdoors.  It has been about 15 years since I did