Tell Us About Your Roller Derby Team

What is the name of your favorite local roller derby team? Where do they practice? Are they a flat track or banked track team? Do they have a Web site? What else can you tell us about them?

Who Makes Inline Speed Boots These Days?

Are Bont, Riedell, Technica, and Verducci still in the game? Who else?

Is Inline Skating Banned in Florida?

Some articles say skating is illegal on roadways throughout Florida, and others suggest the ban may have been lifted. What's the truth about skating in Florida?

Skater Has Numb Toes and Too Much Ankle Room

From Akiko: "I tried my new K2 Celena skates for the first time last night. My toes got numb after about 30 minutes of skating and my ankles moved around too much..."

Skating 100 Miles in One Day

The story of a skater's first 100 mile skating adventure.

Are the Biggest Wheels Really the Fastest?

From Spencer.Berry: "if your form isn't perfect and your ankles aren't rock solid, you might actually be faster on smaller wheels..."

Let's Talk Marathon Strategy and Experiences

What's your strategy for skating an inline marathon? Tell us about your experiences!

Sven Boekhorst Pictures and 2008 USA Tour

Pictures of Dutch Pro skater Sven Boekhorst on a half pipe in Southern California plus the schedule for Sven's tour of the USA and Canada with the 4-Ish Hip Hop and Skate Demo Show Company.

Quad Roller Girl Experimenting With Inline Skates

From PowerSnatch: "Okay, I broke down and got a pair of inlines to just play with. How the freak do you people skate in these blasted things?? I can barely even stand up for like 2 minutes before I think my ankles are going to break off."

Losing My Innocence at an Artistic Roller Skating Meet

From Gailforce: "I was puzzled as to why these advanced skaters would want to skate with such a lower skilled group. My coach told me this was legal and it happened all the time..."

The Phoenix Zoo Allows Skating - Does Yours?

According to the FAQ of the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona, zoo visitors are welcome to tour the zoo on skates or bicycles. Does your local zoo allow skating?

Music Videos Featuring Skating

George Benson, Tonic, Jessica Simpson, and more.

Bont's New Quad Speed Skating Boot

Bont Skates has released a new version of their famous Black Widow quad roller skating boot that incorporates technological advances such as a carbon composite base and Bont's Super Mold Technology... [Read More]

Skating With a Child in a Jogging Stroller

Would you do it?

A Beginner's Story: First Time on Inline Skates

From Rat: "After seemingly 40 days and 40 nights of rain, it finally subsided enough for me to try my first inline skate. Here's how it went..."

Should Kids Watch Roller Derby?

Would you take your kids to a live roller derby game?

Things to Include in a Skater's First Aid Kit

What items would you include in a skater's first aid kit? Bandaids for blisters and what else?

Skater Was Bitten Twice by a Pit Bull

From SwedeInHouston: "While skating today I was bitten twice by a pit bull! I'm usually not scared of dogs but this one was pretty scary..."

Two Roller Derby Associations: OSDA and WFTDA

What's the difference between the Old School Derby Association and the Women's Flat Track Derby Association?

Breathing Tips for Cold Weather Skaters

From Boazarad: "I can keep my body warm while skating in cold weather, but there comes the issue of breathing. After my last practice, I was left with a sore throat, and probably infected sinuses "

Why Have Heels on Roller Skate Boots?

What is the purpose of having a raised heel on a roller skate boot? What kind of skaters like them and what kind of skaters typically avoid them?

Best Quad Skate Setup for Speed on Outdoor Trails

If money is no object, what are the best boots, plates, and wheels for quad speed skating on paved outdoor trails?

Best Songs for Shuffle Skating

What are your all-time favorite songs for shuffle skating?

Tips for Practicing Crossovers

If your feet get all tangled up and you trip over yourself when you practice crossovers, these tips will help you get past that.

Anti-Skating Devices

What do you think about the anti-grinding devices and the pavement specifically designed to be UN-friendly to skaters that is seen more and more around public buidings?

What Skates Do You Dream of Owning?

If you could have any skates in the world, and money was no object, what skates would you buy?

Have You Ever Heard of Inline Figure Skating?

Most people don't know it's even possible to figure skate on inlines. How did you first learn about artistic inline skating? Or have you also never heard of it?

How Hard is Moving from Quads to Inline Speed

How hard is it to transition from quad roller skating to inline speed skating?

SkateLog 2008 Montreal 24 hour Team - Who's In?

Last year's team had a blast! Who's in for 2008?

What Is the Definition of "Old School" Skating?

What exactly does "Old School" skates or skating mean?

How Much Room Do Your Toes Need?

From 73watermutt: "Do you like your toes to touch the ends of your skates or do you like a little room in the toe area?"

How often do you clean your bearings?

From sk8rmom: "I clean my bearings every three months but I wonder if that's too often. Is there such a thing as too often?"

What is the correct pronounciation of "Roces"?

From Bill in Houston: "Anyone know how to pronounce Roces?"

How to Deal With Skating Obsession

We all have it. We have it bad. Here what you and your family can do about it.

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?