Skate Kingdom

Keeping your wheels and bearings clean won’t help you go faster – only your legs can help with that – but it can give you a smoother, more comfortable ride and can help with your “grip.”  Above all else, however, constant care of your roller skates will ensure its longevity.

Things You’ll Need:
• A bearing cleaning solution – I prefer brake parts cleaner
• household oil (graphite)
• wheel cleaning solution
• a towel
• a tool to remove the bolts from your wheels

Let’s start with your bearings. Bearings are usually protected with at least one cover (plastic/rubber lining). Remove this before cleaning to expose the bearings and allow the cleaner to make direct contact.

Hold the bearing on an axle or bolt or anything that will allow the bearing to spin while you clean it and give the bearing a few sprays with your cleaner of choice. Give your bearings a spin and watch for splatter! You can use a towel to dry them, but air drying is preferable.

Finally, lubricate your bearings with a household oil. Oil keeps dust at bay and means less frequent cleanings.

To clean your wheels simply spray them with a liquid cleaner. Carefully wipe between the grooves until all the dirt is removed.

Rollerblading is a sport popular among the youth. It is actually another term for inline skating. In inline skating, the wheels, usually from three to five, are arranged in one line. The wheels are made of polyurethane. Aside from recreational rollerblading, inline skates are used for hockey and artistic inline skating.

When speed matters and it is a battle of who goes the fastest, inline speed skates are worn. This is a specialized form of inline skates. The diameters of the wheels are larger and the boots are more close-fitting. Inline racing is a difficult sport that needs strength, endurance, and a lot of practice. Mastering the different maneuvers requires discipline as well as skill.

During the rainy season, there are still activities that can keep kids fit and busy. One of these activities is skating. Kids as young as 5 or 6 can learn the basics of roller skating. There are kid’s roller skates available for rent in skating arenas. However, if you think your child would like to spend more time learning how to skate, then it is wiser to invest in a pair. Owning one can come out cheaper in the long run.

Even adults can learn how to skate. For beginners, skating can be tricky. For sure there will be times when you will fall bottom first. Once you get the hang of it, skating can be a graceful sport. Aside from keeping you fit, the leg muscles are kept toned.