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How to Put Together a Pro Scooter
Assembling your very own custom trick scooter is not a simple task. Many parts are incompatible, and incorrect assembly can lead to damage. This guide offers helpful advice for putting your scooter together. Scooter components for stunts are normally
Pro Scooter Headset Purchase Guide
This guide is all about pro scooter headsets. Selecting a new headset for your pro scooter is straightforward. Bear in mind that the headset bearings are crucial for ensuring your fork and bars rotate smoothly when performing bar spins or manoeuvring
Purchasing a Scooter Deck
The scooter deck serves as the platform you stand on while riding. Swapping out the deck on a scooter is akin to replacing the frame on a bicycle, requiring you to switch all components and ensure they properly fit the new one. Thus, remember to veri
Guide to Fitting a Scooter Headset
Seeking assistance with assembling your scooter headset? Mike from our workshop is available to walk you through the installation process of a pro scooter headset: Begin by applying grease to the upper part of your head tube. Repeat this procedure on
How to Apply Grip Tape to a Scooter
Keep in control of your pro scooter with a fresh layer of grip tape. Although you can apply the grip tape on your own, it's crucial to follow several specific steps. Our scooter specialist, Mike, is here to assist you through this process: Initially,
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Inline Vs. Roller Skating: Best Choice for Beginners?
Both inline skating and roller skating are enjoyable pursuits that need practice to become proficient. The ideal option for you depends on your preferred style of skating. Whether it's fitness skating, aggressive skating, rhythm skating, or roller derby, there are various disciplines you can explore.
Inline skating is often seen as an activity that's easy to start. Unlike roller skating, it offers the opportunity to enjoy outdoor areas with increased confidence: thanks to the longer wheelbase of inline skates and their larger wheels, it becomes easier to navigate small bumps and road cracks, providing speed and effortless propulsion.
Roller skating, or quad skating, provides a broader base for stability, though the skate plate is relatively short, potentially leading to more frequent falls forward or backward while learning. However, quad skating offers enhanced lateral balance, which can boost a beginner's confidence. Roller skating is suitable for indoor practice or on smooth surfaces outdoors, making sharp, tight turns more manageable.
Advantages of Inline and Quad Skating
A key benefit of both inline and roller skating, across any style, is the improvement in muscular endurance and development. Engaging your hips, lower back, and buttocks, these movements strengthen your leg muscles. Similar to other forms of aerobic exercise, both skating styles provide an intense cardiovascular workout without putting stress on joints and knees.
Uncertain about which skating style to choose? Learn more about the different types in our guide: What Skates Should I Buy?
