Users questions 

Is roller skating or blading better?

Joe Ford

Is roller skating or blading better?

Roller blading is more faster to gain speed and there is less friction and less painful on the knees compared to roller skating which takes more pushes to gain enough speed. So if you want to learn at a slow speed use roller skates.

Can you die from roller skating?

“The US NEISS database recorded 43 in-line skating deaths between Jan 1992 and Aug 1996. For the record, 43*(2/3) = 28.667, so ~29 inline skaters died over a ~4.6 year period (during the early -to-mid 1990s, at the height of inline skating’s popularity) as a direct result of head injuries sustained while skating.

How dangerous are roller skates?

A prospective survey of 111 cases of roller skating injuries within one year are reported. Males were more commonly injured than females. There was a high incidence (86%) of serious injuries, 28% of which required surgical treatment.

What are good beginner roller skates?

Inline skates tend to offer better ankle support and more speed, but quad skates are better for overall stability. Inlines are generally easier for beginners to learn with, but quad skates are both highly customizable and better for artistic movements like strutting or spinning.

Are roller skates easier than rollerblades?

Lots of people ask us what is easier – roller blading or roller skating? While many people expect quad roller skates to be easier to learn than inline skates (or roller blades as they are commonly known), the truth is that many children and adults find inlines to be very easy.

Can a 4 year old roller skate?

It’s not until the age of 4 to 5 that most children develop the balance and coordination of an adult. That means it’s best to wait until at least the age of 3 before giving your child their first pair of toddler roller skates.

How is roller skating as exercise?

Works the arms and legs: Skating works the legs and glutes as you power through movement, while your arms and core get a workout as you balance your body during the movement. According to GetRolling.com, roller skating helps build strength, especially in the muscles of the lower body.