The Gen X Skater Blog

I was looking for a cost effective way to add some black wheels to my new custom skate build [thanks to Double Threat skates]. I thought I’d have a go at dying my roller skate wheels at home.

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After buying a fresh new [or pre-loved] pair of roller skates, you're enjoying that initial buzz—admiring their sleek look, feeling their perfect fit, and soaking up the excitement of finally getti...

The UK's roller skating scene is thriving, with an increasing number of roller skate shops catering to a broad range of roller skating styles, from artistic and dance skating to park and street skatin...

Many of us older skaters started skating as kids way back in the 90' and 80's and even some of us way back in the 70's! That's when we first got our first taste of the roller skating bug! But as you k...

Although I learned to skate at a very young age, I had decades where I didn’t skate very much at all. It wasn’t until I rediscovered my love for skating in 2021 (at age 46) that I got into it in a big...

Are you an adult who is interested in roller skating? Are you also unsure of which one of the various roller skating styles to start with? Read on for a brief exploration of UK roller skating styles.

Ok, so I’ve put together a few key beginner roller skating tips so you can get yourself ready for your first roll! Skating regularly can help improve your agility and coordination (at pretty much any ...