Parts for skates
Navigating the World of Rollerblade Replacement Parts
Skating enthusiasts, particularly those new to the sport, often find themselves navigating a maze of technical terms and skate components. Understanding these parts is crucial for maintenance and ensuring your skating experience remains safe and enjoyable. Here’s a simplified guide to the major rollerblade replacement parts you should know about.
Essential Rollerblade Components:
Boots:
- Structure: Often made of materials like plastic, carbon, leather, suede, or synthetics.
- Interior: Padded for comfort, can be linerless or have a detachable liner.
- Types: Vary from high-top (for freeride, city, or slalom skating) to super low-top (speed skating).
- Additional Features: Include soles, laces, tongues, hooks, eyelets, Velcro straps, and buckles for added security.
Frames:
- Materials: Constructed from metals (like magnesium or aluminum), carbon, composites, or nylon.
- Design: Can be CNC machined or stamped, with the former being more durable.
- Function: Supports the entire rollerblade structure.
Wheels:
- Variety: Wheels for inline skates are available in different sizes and hardness levels.
- Use: Outdoor wheels are generally harder for durability, while indoor wheels' hardness varies based on the surface.
- Common Sizes: 80MM (inline skates) and 62mm (roller skates), typically with an 83-85A hardness.
Bearings:
- Location: Found in the wheel hub.
- Quantity: Each wheel contains two bearings, totaling 16 in a pair of skates.
- Maintenance: Regular cleaning is necessary for smooth rotation and longevity.
Buckle Straps:
- Purpose: Ensure a snug fit.
- Durability: Require replacement over time, especially in high-impact skating like street skating.
- Variety: Available in plastic, velcro, or metal, with top buckles attached to the cuff and low buckles to the shell.
Where to Find Replacement Parts:
For all your rollerblade part replacement needs, visit our online store or warehouse. We offer a wide range of skate parts, ensuring you find exactly what you need. Our store provides prompt shipping at an affordable price, making it convenient to keep your skates in top condition.