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Artistic Skating
Artistic roller skating is basically figure skating, but on roller skates. Within Artistic roller skating there are the following disciplines: Figures, Freestyle, Pairs Dance/Couple, Solo Dance, Precision (synchronized swimming for the rink) and Show Teams.
The wheels that help these skates jive are typically 55-65mm in durometor by 30-31mm in width. The smaller width allows for the wheels to be easily maneuvered. Freestyle singles skaters typically use smaller wheels compared to figure skaters and dance skaters who tend to use wheels on the larger side. Artistic skaters tend to use very hard wheels typically ranging from 97A to 103A. The Artistic wheel helps skaters perform various jumps, dance movements and other freestyle skating moves. The artistic roller skate wheel is smaller than the recreational wheels
Indoor Skating
The typical wheel size for an indoor roller skate wheel is 62mm in diameter by 35 to 44mm in width. The width of a wheel corresponds to the speed that you want to travel. Indoor skate wheel Durometers are typically suggested as follows: 97A for standard surfaces, 95A for slippery surfaces and 92A for extra slippery surfaces. The wheels that are used by artistic skaters are also the wheels that are most often used by indoor recreational skaters. Recreational wheels are what many consider the traditional roller skate wheel. The wheels are designed for hard wood surfaces (90A and harder).
Outdoor Skating
The typical outdoor skate wheel is anywhere from 60-70mm in diameter and 32-42mm in width. The different sizes help give the wheel more surface area in order to make the skate more stable when skating outside and encountering different terrains. Outdoor wheels will usually have a hardness range from 78A to 85A. Outdoor roller skate wheels use softer wheels (under 90A). This makes a smoother ride on the rough surfaces. Anything over 90A hardness should be used for indoor skating.
Speed Skating
A general speed skate wheel for roller skating is 62mm in diameter by 40mm in width. Roller skate wheels for indoor speed roller skating in general are wider than other roller skate wheels. Speed skate wheels are typically on the harder side ranging from 95A to 98A. Speed roller skate wheels allow skaters to move at higher speeds with less physical effort.
Why can’t I just pick the ones with the pretty colors?
If you have learned anything from above, you realize that there is a measurement for everything on a roller skate wheel. The hardness or durometor, the physical size and the width really do matter. Yes, if you’re like me you’re persuaded by pretty things and bright colors. But, there is more to wheel shopping than just what looks awesome. Good luck and have fun!
About the Author
A skater of Roller, Ice or inline for 20+ years. Education and sharing my passion for the sport is my goal. So, if you have any questions, please ask.
Kilian Martin: A Skate Escalation
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DMT W6EP 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener – Extra-Fine With Plastic Box $30.39 This all-purpose whetstone sharpens and hones a variety of household tools and equipment, maintaining the accessories for the hobbies of just about everyone in the house. Its most common use is for sharpening kitchen cutlery and scissors; however, this whetstone also works on chisels, planes, masonry drills, and other shop tools; garden tools; ice skates; climbing equipment; ski edges; fishhooks; … |
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Wilton Skate Pan $12.16 Everyone loves to skate! Celebrate the sport and your special occasion with exciting cake designs for kids and adults alike. Perfect for birthdays, competitions, holidays, more!… |
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ROLLER SKATES Sports Candy Mold Chocolate $2.29 … |
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Miss Thang $4.11 MONICA… |
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Pure Funk $7.10 Music Audio CD… |
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Dogtown and Z-Boys (Deluxe Edition) $4.89 In the early 1970s, a group of young surfers from a tough neighborhood south of Santa Monica took up skateboards and offhandedly changed the world. At least it appears so after watching Dogtown and Z-Boys, a documentary about how twelve “Z-Boys” (including one girl) resuscitated a dead sport and created a lifestyle that spread infectiously to become a worldwide counterculture phenomenon, namely hi… |
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Torvill & Dean – Path To Perfection: World Ice Dancing Champions [VHS] $19.99 This fascinating chronicle tells the story of World Ice Champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Their rise to the top featuring interviews and exciting ice footage from three World Championships and more!… |
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Bishop’s Wife [VHS] $11.90 Perhaps if The Bishop’s Wife had lapsed on its copyright and fallen into the public domain like It’s a Wonderful Life, it would be as much a Christmas staple as that classic. It certainly deserves to be. Dudley (Cary Grant) is an angel sent down by the prayers of a new bishop (David Niven). The bishop is trying to build a new cathedral, and he’s so entrenched in his fundraising that he’s watching … |
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Fulfill the Dream: Shorty’s Skateboard’s … |
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6 Skateboarders – Boy Wall Stickers Art Decals Decor $17.50 This Listing Is For (6) Skateboarders Each Measuring Roughly 8″ x 8″ Manufactured and Marketed Exclusively from The Custom Vinyl Shop. We offer over 10 Colors with 50 additiona colors available upon request (Slight Delay in Manufacturing time will apply). Please email us after your purchase to specify your vinyl color choice. Decorate your home with beautiful and affordable vinyl lettering wall ph… |
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Skate $6 Skate |
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Skate Couple $6 Skate Couple |
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Skate Rims $6 Skate Rims |
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Skate Grafite $6 Skate Grafite |
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Happy Skate $6 Happy Skate |
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Go Skate $6 Go Skate |
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Skate Trick $24.16 Skate Trick |
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Cholo Skate $13.77 Cholo Skate |
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Skate Charm $54.95 14k Skate Charm. |
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Deftones Skate Board Sticker $4.99 SKATE – STICKER |
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Skate On $17.58 A movie-house accompanist for silent films in the ’20s, organist Ken Griffin moved into the spotlight in the late ’40s, notching some big hits and providing the soundtrack for skating rinks everywhere. Here are 52 of his best: his hits Cuckoo Waltz and You, You, You Are the One plus The Doll Dance; Josephine; Doodle Doo Doo; Side by Side; You Belong to Me; To Each His Own , and more! |
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Skate. $4.99 For everything you do, there’s a song that hits the spot. MOG brings them all to you: a world of music on demand, unlimited mobile downloads and ways to discover music free from the limitations of Pandora. The music you love, with you everywhere you go. |
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Skate! $5.19 No Synopsis Available |
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$15.19 shipped–Super Sports Ski Snowboard Skate UV Protection Goggles Glasses (Black) $15.19 Fashionable style with fashionable design snowboard skate glasses to keep you in fashion. |
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$15.19 shipped–Super Sports Ski Snowboard Skate UV Protection Goggles Glasses (Orange) $15.19 Fashionable style with fashionable design snowboard skate glasses to keep you in fashion. |
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$15.19 shipped–Super Sports Ski Snowboard Skate UV Protection Goggles Glasses (Silver) $15.19 Fashionable style with fashionable design snowboard skate glasses to keep you in fashion. |
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$2.58 shipped–Tech Deck 96mm Fingerboard Finger Skate Board $2.58 Specially designed finger board toy for kids. A great gift and collection for kids. |
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$3.35 shipped–007B 2 pcs of Tech Deck Hand Board Mini Skate Board Toy $3.35 This min skate board toy is a good gift for kids. |
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$4.47 shipped–Fashion Protective Eyewear Frameless Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Black) $4.47 Fashion Protective Eyewear Frameless Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Black) |
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$4.47 shipped–Fashion Protective Eyewear Frameless Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Yellow) $4.47 Fashion Protective Eyewear Frameless Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Yellow) |
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$6.38 shipped–Fashion Protective Eyewear Big Frame Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Black) $6.38 Fashion Protective Eyewear Big Frame Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Black) |
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$6.38 shipped–Fashion Protective Eyewear Big Frame Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Yellow) $6.38 Fashion Protective Eyewear Big Frame Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Safety Glasses Goggles (Yellow) |
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‘Playa’ What You Skate? $0.99 4580810~~~~’Playa’ What You Skate?~~~~USA370379374~~ |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Accel $65 Increase your speed and agility in the awesome Accel skate shoes from S. Leather or suede upper with ventilating mesh in a technical skate shoe style with a round toe. Triangle ollie pattern with triple-stitched toe cap, padded tongue and collar, hidden TPR rubber underlay, elastic tongue-centering straps. Fabric lining, EVA insole with removable arch support, full-length EVA internal midsole, 400 NBS stitched gum rubber outsole. Silithane heel crash pad. |
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‘eS Men’s Duran $63 Make the most of your sessions in the Duran skate shoes from ‘eS.Canvas upper in a technical skate shoe style with a round toeLace-up frontLogo detail, leather overlaysSTI Heel Lockdown System(TM) Shock-absorbing System G2(TM) in heelFabric lining, cushioned STI Foam(TM) insoleEVA midsole400 NBS gum rubber outsole |
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‘eS Men’s Duran $63 Make the most of your sessions in the Duran skate shoes from ‘eS.Canvas upper in a technical skate shoe style with a round toeLace-up frontLogo detail, leather overlaysSTI Heel Lockdown System(TM) Shock-absorbing System G2(TM) in heelFabric lining, cushioned STI Foam(TM) insoleEVA midsole400 NBS gum rubber outsole |
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‘eS Men’s Duran $63 Make the most of your sessions in the Duran skate shoes from ‘eS.Canvas upper in a technical skate shoe style with a round toeLace-up frontLogo detail, leather overlaysSTI Heel Lockdown System(TM) Shock-absorbing System G2(TM) in heelFabric lining, cushioned STI Foam(TM) insoleEVA midsole400 NBS gum rubber outsole |
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‘eS Men’s Duran $63 Make the most of your sessions in the Duran skate shoes from ‘eS.Canvas upper in a technical skate shoe style with a round toeLace-up frontLogo detail, leather overlaysSTI Heel Lockdown System(TM) Shock-absorbing System G2(TM) in heelFabric lining, cushioned STI Foam(TM) insoleEVA midsole400 NBS gum rubber outsole |
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‘eS Men’s Duran $63 Make the most of your sessions in the Duran skate shoes from ‘eS.Canvas upper in a technical skate shoe style with a round toeLace-up frontLogo detail, leather overlaysSTI Heel Lockdown System(TM) Shock-absorbing System G2(TM) in heelFabric lining, cushioned STI Foam(TM) insoleEVA midsole400 NBS gum rubber outsole |
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