The Gen X Skater Blog

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Providing Roller Skating Information, Education & Inspiration for Adult Skaters

An assortment of wheels showing different skate wheel hardness in a range of bright colours.

Are UK Skaters Hard? Let’s Talk Roller Skate Wheel Hardness! rhythm skating roller skates safety skating styles Apr 01, 2025

When it comes to choosing the right wheels for your roller skates, one of the most important factors to consider is wheel hardness. Whether you're chopping it up through the streets of London, fines

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A-Z Of UK Roller Skate Shops: High Street, Online & Pre-Loved Roller Skate Outlets boomers complete beginners gen x skaters rhythm skating roller skates safety skating styles Mar 24, 2025

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...

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Beginner Roller Skating Tips: Where To Start As A New Skater complete beginners safety Sep 09, 2024

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 any age, so no e...