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Recreational Roller Skates
Recreational skates are roller skates with the least specific role. In many ways they can think of as the original roller skates because these are the type of skates that most roller rinks rent. At the very least recreational roller skates can be thought of as multi purpose skates.
The pricing of recreational skates very greatly because it is just as easy to find cheaper, new recreational skates as it is to find skates that were made this year. This makes it difficult to estimate just how much a person can expect to spend, but it can range anywhere from $50 - $300. Most all recreational skates are high tops because it is important for these skates to have better ankle support.
If a person buying recreational roller skates intends to skate both indoors and outdoors and does not wish to have to constantly change from hard to soft wheels, then the recommend wheel would be somewhere in the 85a to 90A range.
Outdoor Roller Skates
The main difference between recreational skates, and skates solely intended for outdoor use is the wheels that are used. Any skate can be adapted for outside use by simply changing to a softer wheel. There are, however, boot specifications that may be desirable if a person intends to do most of his/her skating outdoors.
Outdoor skates can be either high top or low top, and it is best if the boot is suede because this will make it easier to brush off the dirt that outdoor skating inevitably causes. Recommended wheels for outdoor skating are 62mm to 65mm. These wheels will make indoor rink skating very difficult and should only be used if the majority skating is done outside.
Speed Skates
Speed Skates are meant for exactly what their name implies they are meant for: Speed! They can be used for competitive racing, recreational use, indoors, and outdoors. Like the recreational skates, speed skates are a true multi purpose roller skate with one essential quality that makes them unique, they are intended to go fast. Speed skates are favored by the younger crowed for obvious reasons and if you are intending to purchase a pair of skates for a teenager or young adult, it is a good bet they he/she will be very pleased with a pair of speed skates. Most speed skates have a low cut boot with a Velcro strap that provides extra ankle support. The speed wheels are typically wider (40mm) and taller (62mm) than recreations wheels , 95A to 98A is the typical hardness for speed skating wheels. Certified speed wheels will not tell you the exact hardness, its a secret, they are usually listed as soft (grip) and firm (less grip)
Childrens Skates
Children Skates can range from plastic skates that will fit over a childs shoe to regular skates that lace up. When purchasing a pair of skates for a young child it is important to consider the childs skill level. These types of skates, by their very nature, do not go fast and they will help a young child make the transition from movements needed for walking to movements needed for skating. Most of these skates will have adjustable wheels that will be able to tighten or loosen, helping the child go slower or faster, depending on his/her ability.
Childrens skates usually range in price from $30 to $65. Childrens skates should be bought one size larger than shoe size to allow for growth. If your child takes off and quickly becomes a great skater, call us toll free 877-265-9099, we have ways to make the kids skate a bit faster.
Artistic Skates
Many people interested in roller skating as a fun hobby may not be aware of the competitive sport of freestyle roller skating and figure skating. Though not as popular to the general public as figure skating on ice has become, the roller skating version is still a thriving industry. It is important for freestyle skates to be light with small wheels and an ABEC-3 rated bearing (this will be explained in the bearing section). Artistic skates should be built with difficult maneuvers in mind, and therefore should have an adjustable stopper, and a leather boot for flexibility, a plate that is made of light weight titanium, or aluminum. The boot of an Artistic Roller Skate is identical to a figure skating ice skate. A dance skate needs a special wheel approx 62mm and 101A to 103 A, but for other artistic style skating any good gripping, light wheel should be fine. To find the wheel that is best for you, ask the other skaters in your rink. They will know what hardness works best on that floor.
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