Pro Skater Brian Shima Seriously Injured

Legendary pro skater Brian Shima was severely injured when he collided with another skater as he was coming down a ramp at Eisenberg's 11th Annual Hoedown. He injured both of his...

He Thought He Could Skate Until He Tried Indoor Speed

From Birgit: "Welcome in the club of beginning speed skaters who thought they could skate until they went indoors... "

FIRS Confirms Positive Doping Result at 2007 Inline Speed Worlds

FIRS, through its Vice President Dr. Carlos Trimming Ferreira has confirmed that a single positive case of doping appeared during the 2007 Speed Worlds in Cali, Colombia. [Read More]

Beautiful Photos of Skating in Nansha China

From Clemens: "This time my conference and skating venue is Nansha, China. Don't worry if this does not ring a bell for you. It is right in the middle of nowhere..." [View Photos]

Are Women Naturally Better Skaters Then Men?

Do the shapes of women's bodies make it easier or harder for them to skate?

Stories About Disasters on Skates

What is the worst disaster or near-miss experience you've had on skates?

2007 Northshore Marathon Results and Reports

This year's Northshore Marathon is over and results, reports, and photos are starting to come in.

Horseback Riders vs. Skaters in Scotland

Here's what can happen when skaters meet horses on the trail.

Inline Figure Skaters Start Their Own Federation

The new federation will use ice figure skating rules instead of the rules currently used at competitions sanctioned by the International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS).

Grim Reminder of Why To Wear a Skating Helmet

A 53 year old doctor wearing inline skates was found unconscious and bleeding from a head wound on the side of the Benjamin Trail in New Jersey. He died in the hospital the next day.

Who's Going to the Houston Inline Marathon?

The Houston Inline Marathon is scheduled for Sunday November 4th and there will be a vendor expo and skater's party on Saturday, November 3rd. Who's going?

Skaters Share Heart Attack and Recovery Experiences

From MNRon: "For the past month I have been tired all the time. Very tired. Thought I'd been overdoing it so I took some time off. Still tired. Ate a little better and gained a couple pounds, but still tired. So I go to the doctor and here's what he said...."

79 Reasons For the Decline of Skating

Wow, almost 80 replies to our discussion about the decline of skating and opinions are still coming...

Hardness of Sure Grip Fugitive Wheels

From zinger: "Sure Grip Fugitives seemed to get good reviews as decent,mid-priced wheels, but practically every website advertising Fugitives gives different information about the hardness of those wheels..."

Memories of Skateland San Diego in the 1960's

From Nomad66: "Hi from an OLD Rexer who skated at the old Skateland roller rink in San Diego in the early sixties. It's hard to remember ever being that young or in that good of shape. Does anybody out there remember the good times and parties we had at Skateland? "

What Was Your First Roller Derby Bout Like?

A roller derby girl preparing to skate her first bout is wondering what to expect.

Is Slalom Possible in Rockered Fitness Skates?

From zombiestyle: "My new skates fit really well, but being fitness skates they have a longer frame then slalom skates. With some rockering, will slaloming be possible on my fitness skates?"

Lightweight Boots and Plates for Dance?

From NYsk8m8: "I'm a skinny little thing and would like to get new light weight boots and plates for dance. Does anybody have any recommendations?"

Vertical Roller Skaters Do it Like a Crab

What's up with that weird side stance?

Carrying Skates Onto Airplanes - Is It OK?

Will the airlines let me carry my skates onto the plane?

Who's Skating the London Marathon?

The 2007 London Inline Marathon is coming up this weekend - it's Sunday, September 2. Who's planning to be there?

How to Avoid Pronating in Speed Boots

From Npawn: "When doing crossovers, I find myself pronating HORRIBLY on my right leg. This causes me to slip pretty badly on that foot..."

How to Cover Scuff Marks on White Boots

From Kennedy: "My jamskates have white 695 boots. Is there any easy way to cover scuff marks on white skate boots?"

Amsterdam Friday Night Skate - 10th Anniversary

From harmen: "The Amsterdam Friday Night Skate on August 31, 2007 will be the 10th anniversary of the oldest night skate in Holland. "

Paris Friday Night Skate - Largest in the World?

I read somewhere that the Paris Friday Night Skate had 28,000 skaters at their largest night skate. Is that true? What is it like to roll with that many skaters?

Help! I'm getting killed out there!

Derby Girl: "I joined a roller derby team about two months ago, and do pretty good at keep my arse off the ground, but there is always one fall that gets me really bad. My hips are swollen and bruised..."

Does Ohio Have the Most Roller Rinks?

Does the state of Ohio have more roller skating rinks per square mile then any other part of the world? It sure seems that way...

Best Way to Lace Up Artistic Boots

From MWehmeier: "How you lace up your skates depends on your foot, the type of boot your wearing and what type of skating you're doing." [Read More]

Best Way to Lace Up Speed Boots

From an article by Glenn Koshi: "Make sure your laces are laced up going over the top of the eyelet. In other words, as you lace up the boot, lace in the next eyelet by going from up - down through the hole." [Read More]

Bridging the Gap Between Recreation and Speed

Sometimes recreational skaters have not felt welcomed when then ventured into the world of speedskating. What can be done to encourage more fitness and recreational skaters to try speedskating?

Is Simmons Making Speed Boots in Korea?

From Simmons/Schankel Racing: "We will still be making boots in the United States but we will be offering the choice of... "

Skating Almost Naked in a Muscle Suit

You have to watch this video clip all the way to the end to "appreciate" it.

USA Roller Sports Regional Web Sites

From ChristyS: "Is there any reason why the U.S. regional Web sites can't be subdomains of usarollersports.org? "

Do Male Skaters Wear Too Many Sequins?

From Dennis Belkofer: "I was taken aback by the costumes worn by the men at U.S. Artistic Nationals. Why all the sequins and flowing sashes? Forgive me for not being politically correct, but all those gaudy decorations are far from masculine!"

Difference Between Stock and Custom Speed Boots

From j nolesfan: "I don't think I need to spend all that money for a custom boot, plus waiting for molding, plus waiting while they're made, unless they are going to bring me more than just a perfect fit, which I can get with a heat gun on almost any stock boot. Why buy customs?"

Live WebCast of 2007 U.S. Artistic Nationals

From MWehmeier: "USA Rollersports is WebCasting for FREE the entire 2007 U.S. Artistic Roller Figure Skating Championships live from Omaha, Nebraska between July 22 and August 5, 2007. All levels of skaters will be included in the WebCast, from beginner to World Class Senior competitions." More

Skating Alone for 24 Hours Straight

From Cowbell Lawrence: "I had expected most of the Montreal 24 hour solo skaters to start fast, but I was still surprised to find myself in last place after the first lap, with nearly the entire field out of sight. "That's okay," I told myself. "Just stick to the plan...." More"

Skating in 100 Degree Weather

Tips from our forum visitors about skating in really hot weather. Hydration, sunscreen, what to wear... More

Guide to Being an Old Guy Skater

(1) Roll up with your wife and kids in a mini van, (2) listen to Country music the whole way there... More

How to Skate With Cars

From Ken Roberts: " I like skating on public streets with cars and trucks because of the better surface, interesting terrain, bigger audience. But it's a different game with different risks..."