Guides

Tips, buying advice and technical know-how on inline skates, speed skates and accessories – from your specialist retailer, offering advice since 1995.

Female inline skater putting on helmet and pads
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Protective gear for inline skating: helmet, pads and what you really need

Helmet, knee, elbow and wrist pads, protective pants and Kevlar protection: which protective gear you need for inline skating and what matters.

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Finding the right inline skate size: measuring your feet and checking the fit

How to measure your feet correctly and check the fit of fitness, speed and kids' skates. With a fitting checklist and notes on Custom-Made Boots.

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Avoiding blisters and pressure points when inline skating: 7 tips

Friction, moisture, the wrong size: why blisters develop when skating and how you can prevent them with the right fit, socks and neoprene protection such as Ankle Booties.

Technik & PflegeClose-up of an inline skate on tarmac

Choosing the right inline skate wheels: diameter, hardness and profile

80, 110 or 125 mm? 82A or 86A? How to find the right wheels for your frame, your weight and your route – and recognise when it is time to replace them.

KaufberatungGroup of fitness skaters on a waterfront promenade

Speed skates or fitness skates? How to find the right inline skate

Low-cut speed skate or comfortable speed fitness skate? We explain the differences in boot, frame and wheels and show which skate suits your goal.

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