SFR Classic Roller Quad Skates

If you are new to roller-skating in any of its forms, you've probably found that the sport has it's own jargon rich language that only those in the know seem to understand. This section aims to explain what it all means, why it is important, and whether it is something you need to consider when buying skates. You will find 2 types of rollerskate available nowadays, rollerskates with two wheels at the front and two at the back are known as Quad skates, those with all of the wheels in a line are called Inline skates. The history of Roller skating goes back to the mid 1700s, predating both bicycles, and of course the first motor vehicle. You may think that the ...

I have decided that roller skating is my new favourite form of exercise and going to a weekly Learn to Skate session with my teenage son has proved to be excellent fun. I invested in my own set of skates as the thought of wearing their skates' week in week out was a bit much for me. (I am funny about other people's feet! LOL) I found the perfect looking pair from an online shop called skateasylum.co.uk and we ordered them. I plumped for a size bigger than I am, as this was recommended from the shop and I couldn't stand the thought of having too tight skates. As it turns out these skates fit perfectly at one size bigger and so if you are tempted to order them I ...