All About Inline Skating/Roller Blading

[bee8250]

Hi,


Thank you for all the information. Really very appreciate. We check out with the centre if there is any trial lesson.

Thanks, heutistmeintag. You have given me the idea to learn the sport with my son.


Have a nice day.

[karmeleon]

heutistmeintag:

Firstly no offence to those who bought the cheaper boots coz I used those before too. I just want to point out the difference between the ~$40 and ~$100 skate boots. My kids used to have a set from Carrefour and another Scorpion brand, before we \"upgraded\" to K2 brand. The differences we found are
1) K2 has better ball bearings, which means it's smoother and easier to \"roll\" the wheels
2) K2 set of wheels are aligned and all 4 wheels will grip the floor
3) K2 boots are constructed with better paddings.
.

I can definitely attest to the difference in the skates. In fact, its easier to learn with better skates!!! And for myself, i also found such a world of difference betwn carrefour & K2 skates. Nv again do i go for the carrefour type since.

[csc]

Hi folks,


Thanks for the info . My kids have no problems with their current skates - maybe there was no opportunity for comparision yet !

Anyway, will look out for those brands recommended by some of you when it's time for them to \"upgrade\". :lol:

[heutistmeintag]

csc:

Hi folks,


Thanks for the info . My kids have no problems with their current skates - maybe there was no opportunity for comparision yet !

Anyway, will look out for those brands recommended by some of you when it's time for them to \"upgrade\". :lol:

Have your kids tried turning or A-turns yet? The difference becomes more obvious when the wheels are not in full contact with the ground and ball bearings are of lower ABEC rating - referring to ball bearing accuracy and smoothness. you can check out more info at wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inline_skates

Take your time and test the boots, they arent cheap and actually the flip side is while you can go faster with better blades, you could also fall harder if you are not ready. I fell so many times and was a joke for my kids. Now, that's bonding too.

[mickeyhmh]

hi bee8250


Skateline is conducting holiday camp this March again. You can check out more at http://skateline.tzin.net/article/view/Holiday-Skate-Camp-for-Juniors-00010101.rails

My son went for the Nov AND Dec camps last year & had a lot of fun. I find that the instructors did a good job in getting him from a non-skater to a relatively OK one in just 3 days! After the camps, WE (yes, both DS1 & I) then signed-up for lessons together... :roll: It was fun as he was able to 'show-off' his skills to mummy. He's gone on to the next level, while mummy is still struggling with the A-turns.

[phankao]

mickeyhmh:

hi bee8250


Skateline is conducting holiday camp this March again. You can check out more at http://skateline.tzin.net/article/view/Holiday-Skate-Camp-for-Juniors-00010101.rails
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Yea, u can try the k2 blades there during the camp.

[slk90]

Hi anyone know where i can get a good roller blading instructor for my family of 3??

[super_dad]

Try skateline...I think they do hold courses.


http://www.skateline.com.sg/

[buds]

slk90:

Hi anyone know where i can get a good roller blading instructor for my family of 3??

I won a free introductory session with
http://www.inlineculture.com.sg/ in a
contest i took part in. Got to go for it
with my daughter.

The instructors were very helpful,
funny and extremely encouraging.

[super_dad]

buds:

slk90:

Hi anyone know where i can get a good roller blading instructor for my family of 3??

I won a free introductory session with
http://www.inlineculture.com.sg/ in a
contest i took part in. Got to go for it
with my daughter.

The instructors were very helpful,
funny and extremely encouraging.

Have fun. Skating is good for bonding.