Learning Center

Our team of roller skating experts have put together this Learning Center to help you either find the perfect skate, learn more about our roller skates, or simply find useful tips on the topic of roller skating.

If you have a question that's not included in our Learning Center please reach out. You can chat with us (by clicking the bottom right-hand button) or call us at (888) 987-5283. Our skate experts are available Monday - Friday from 9am-9pm (CST), and Saturday and Sunday from noon-9pm (CST). 

Top Selling Skates

• Top selling Speed Skates
• Top selling Outdoor Skates
• Top selling Indoor Skates
• Top selling Jam Skates
• Top selling Roller Derby Skates
• Top selling Kids Skates
• Top selling Inline Skates

Top Buying Guides

• Explanation of the different types of skates
• How to choose the right skates for you
• Difference between an Outdoor and Indoor skate
• Which skates are the best?

 Sizing Tips

• How to find the right size skate
• Sizing tips for purchasing kids skates
• Brand specific size charts

Protective Gear

• What protective gear do I really need? 
• What protective gear do I need for jam skating?
• Choosing the right wrist guard

Tools

• Choosing the right skate tool

Boots

• Boots 101
• Boots FAQ
• All about laces

Plates

• Parts of a plate
• Plates 101
  
• Plates FAQ
• What is in a mounting kit?

Wheels

• Wheels 101
• What parts do I need for my wheels?
• How to change your wheels
• Wheels FAQ
• Nylon hub wheels vs aluminum hub wheels

Bearings

• Bearings 101
  
• Bearings FAQ
• How to change your bearings with a tool
• How to change your bearings without a tool
• How to press bearings in an aluminum hub
• How to use a bearing press

Toe Stops & Plugs

• Toe Stops & Plugs 101
• Toe Stops & Plus FAQ
• How to install toe stops using a lock nut
• Tips for adjustable toe stops with lock nuts

 Other General Tips

• How to maintain your roller skates
• Anatomy of a roller skate
• How to skate backwards
• Difference between a quad skate and inline skate
• General maintenance tips
• Skating glossary
• What is a skate last
• How to adjust Lenexa Venus and Viper Skates
• How to assemble a skate trainer