| Many people don't realize how diversified In line | | | | wheels are 76mm. 100mm wheels are for going |
| skates can be. You think you can buy an | | | | straight, trail/speed skating. They are not a |
| expensive pair of skates and they should be able | | | | recreational skate. The frame is too long and rigid. |
| to do pretty much everything you want - right? | | | | Recreational skates generally have about |
| Well you couldn't be further from the truth. In line | | | | 78-82mm wheels and are a good halfway to allow |
| skating is as diversified as any other sport. You | | | | you to still trail skate and play around." |
| have slalom skating, trick skating, recreation | | | | She did not mention Extreme skates as that is a |
| skating, extreme skating, and speed skating. I had | | | | whole new arena. One that I don't normally cover |
| a viewer who was having trouble deciding on | | | | and always refer to an Extreme skater expert. |
| which skate and wheel size to buy to suit his | | | | So for those of you who are looking to buy new |
| wants and needs. So he came to me for help. I | | | | in line skates, it is important that you know how |
| am not an expert on the different types of | | | | you plan to use them so you can make the right |
| skates yet, so I asked an expert, my instructor - | | | | choice. However, if you already have skates that |
| Trish Alexander, and here is what she had to say. | | | | don't seem to fit this criteria, and yet they seem |
| "Slalom skating should be done in about 76 or 74 | | | | to suit your needs just fine, don't fret. It just |
| mm wheels and yes Rollerblade Twister or SEBA | | | | means that you are able to work with what you |
| skates are an excellent choice. However, Slalom | | | | have and now know why they don't always do |
| skating requires a very short frame and rockered | | | | what you want them to do. |
| wheels; front and back are 72mm and two middle | | | | |