I have spent a lot of money on skating gear over the years. One item I always question is the price of specialized skating socks. It is fair to wonder if they are really worth the cost for how long they last. Many skaters I know buy cheap athletic socks to save money. But those … Read more
If you have extra long truck bolts, you might wonder if your standard skate tool set will work. This matters because the wrong tool can strip your bolts or make adjustments frustrating. Most standard skate tools have a socket depth of about half an inch, which often works fine. However, bolts longer than 1.5 inches … Read more
TUOSAMTIN Adjustable Rubber Toe Stoppers Review I’ve been skating on rink floors and rough asphalt, and my stock toe stoppers wore down fast. That’s why I grabbed the TUOSAMTIN Roller Skate Adjustable Rubber Toe Stoppers, which weigh just 7.2 ounces and are made from natural rubber. These brakes are for skaters who want a customizable … Read more
I’ve wondered if my bulky skate tool set would actually fit inside my skate bag without taking up all the room. This matters because nobody wants to carry a separate bag just for tools. In my experience, most standard skate bags have a main compartment that easily holds a tool set up to 8 inches … Read more
You pull out your new skating socks and the sizing chart seems totally off. This is frustrating because the wrong size can ruin your fit and your performance on the ice. I have found that most skating sock charts ignore how much the fabric stretches during a skate session. The numbers on the package often … Read more
Sure-Grip Carrera Toe-Stop 5/8″ Stem Review When I first started skating faster in derby, my clunky old toe stops kept catching at the wrong moment. I needed something slimmer that wouldn’t interfere with my agility, so I tested the Sure-Grip Carrera Toe-Stop with its 42mm footprint and 20mm thickness. This is really the go-to for … Read more
You know that annoying wobble when your screwdriver bit won’t stay put in your skate tool? That loose bit can strip your hardware and ruin a good session at the park. I have fixed this exact problem dozens of times with my own kids’ skate tools. A simple fix often takes less than two minutes … Read more
I’ve been frustrated when my trusty skate tool just wouldn’t grip the axle nut on a new set of trucks. This problem matters because a loose or stuck nut can ruin a skate session and even damage your bearings. Many newer trucks use slightly different axle nut sizes or deeper nuts that standard tools can’t … Read more
I have noticed my skating socks developing those annoying little fuzz balls after just a few washes. This pilling makes the fabric feel rough and less comfortable against my skin during practice. The pilling happens because the short fibers in the sock yarn break loose and tangle together from the friction of washing. My experience … Read more
Nothing is more frustrating than reaching for your skate tool, only to find the screwdriver bit has fallen out again. This common problem can turn a quick adjustment at the skatepark into a major hassle. I have dealt with this issue on many of my own tool sets over the years. The fix is usually … Read more