Ready to try inline skating? So what do you need to get started?

Skates

So you’ve decided to try inline skating. It is a great sport: fun, great exercise, and looks really cool.

Now what? You already know you need the skate, but which skates?

Well there are several things you can do

·First check the boot (hard or soft)

·Then the frame

·And the fastenings

·Don’t forget wheel size

·Then there’s the rocker

Okay now that your totally confused, pay a lot (from $35 to $100 or more).

Then there’s the easy way, go and rent some skates or buy a used pair. It will be cheaper than buying new and you can find out if you like them.

The most important thing about extreme skating is the part about having fun (and looking cool while doing it).

If you buy according to price or some one telling you what skates you “need”, you may not like the way the skates feel once you use them. If they don’t feel right, you won’t want to skate.

There are some things to look for even in used skates

·Fastenings: (how the skates stay on your feet) you can go with laces or Velcro straps. I prefer laces, Velcro straps are quick, but don’t allow for as much adjustment if your ankles are a different size than “average”.

·Fit: The skates shouldn’t allow your feet to move around.

Now go get your skates.