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Are the Knee and Elbow Pads in a Protective Gear Set Too Tight for Some Children? Bernard Ryan We often buy protective gear sets to keep our kids safe while they ride bikes or skateboards. But many parents… Read more
Are Knee Pads in a Protective Gear Set Slippery and Likely to Cause Falls? Bernard Ryan Many people worry that knee pads in a protective gear set might be slippery and actually cause falls instead of… Read more
How Do I Fix Bearings that Are Slower After Applying Bearing Lubricant? Bernard Ryan Applying fresh lubricant to your bearings should make them faster, not slower. If you are noticing more drag after lubing,… Read more
Is the Included Allen Key Useless for Skate Toe Stops? Bernard Ryan Many skaters struggle with the tiny Allen key that comes with new toe stops. It often feels flimsy and hard… Read more
How Do I Tighten Skate Toe Stops Without a Proper Socket Fit? Bernard Ryan You are having trouble tightening your skate toe stops because you don’t have the right socket tool. This is a… Read more
What Size Socket Actually Works for Skate Toe Stops Nuts? Bernard Ryan If you are tightening or removing your roller skate toe stops, you need the right socket size. A wrong fit… Read more
Can I Use a Different Socket for Skate Toe Stops If the 3/8 Won’t Seat? Bernard Ryan You are trying to swap your skate toe stops, but your 3/8 inch socket just will not grip the nut.… Read more
Should I Return a Protective Gear Set that Runs Small for the Size Labeled? Bernard Ryan We all know the frustration of ordering a protective gear set, seeing the right size on the label, and finding… Read more
Can I Use Bearing Lubricant on Ceramic Bearings Without Losing Speed? Bernard Ryan You might be wondering if adding lubricant to ceramic bearings will slow you down. This matters because many skaters and… Read more
Should I Complain If My Bearing Lubricant is Underfilled by One Ounce? Bernard Ryan You just got a new container of bearing lubricant and the label says it should hold 16 ounces. But when… Read more
Why Does My Bearing Lubricant Bottle Leak from the Cap During Storage? Bernard Ryan You’ve noticed a puddle of oil around your bearing lubricant bottle after it sat on the shelf. That leak from… Read more
Is this Bearing Lubricant Worth the High Price I Paid? Bernard Ryan I recently spent a lot of money on a premium bearing lubricant and wondered if it was truly worth the… Read more
Why Are Palm or Hand Pads Too Big for Toddlers in a Protective Gear Set? Bernard Ryan I’ve noticed many parents buy a protective gear set for their toddler only to find the palm or hand pads… Read more
Is the Thread Die on Skate Toe Stops Tools Always Weak? Bernard Ryan I’ve wondered if the thread die on skate toe stop tools is always the weak link. This matters because a… Read more
How Do I Check If My Skate Toe Stops Thread Die is Solid? Bernard Ryan You need to know if your skate toe stop thread die is solid because a cracked die can ruin your… Read more
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