Skylety vs Sumind Toe Stops with Screws: Best Roller Skate Brakes for Beginners? I’ve been testing two popular roller skate toe stop options — the Skylety 5 Pieces Roller Skate Toe Stoppers Set and the Sumind 2 Pieces 82A Rubber Skate Stoppers. Both come with screws included, but they differ in how many parts you … Read more
9 best Skate Bearings for downhill longboarding that stay fast When you’re bombing a hill at 40 mph, the last thing you need is bearings that slow you down mid-run. Finding the best skate bearings for downhill longboarding that stay fast means balancing low rolling resistance with durability. I’ve tested dozens of sets to find … Read more
Bones Reds vs Limit 608RS ABEC 9 Bearings: Best Scooter Bearings in 2025 I’ve been testing the Bones REDS 8-pack against the Limit 608RS bearings to help you decide which set deserves a spot in your scooter. The Bones Reds are the all-time bestseller with over 9,375 ratings and ABEC 5 specs, while the Limit … Read more
Picking the right lace thickness for your Jackson skates makes a real difference in how they feel and perform. The wrong size can cause discomfort or make your skates feel loose, even when tied tightly. Jackson skates have specific eyelet sizes that work best with certain lace widths. I have found that 96-inch laces in … Read more
You spin your skate wheel and hear a dry, gritty sound instead of a smooth, quiet hum. That unlubricated noise is a clear sign your bearings need attention, and ignoring it can ruin your ride. That dry sound is metal rubbing against metal, which creates friction and heat. Without lubrication, the tiny steel balls inside … Read more
SUPER YOUNGSTER Adjustable Light Up Roller Skates Review I remember the struggle of buying skates my nephew would outgrow in six months. So when I tested the SUPER YOUNGSTER Adjustable Roller Skates Boys Kids Ages 5-8 8-12 Roller Skates Girls with Light up Wheels, Fun Rollerska, the adjustable sizing from 11j to 6 US immediately … Read more
I recently bought a new toe stop tool and was surprised to find it didn’t have a ratchet mechanism. This is a common question among skaters who expect the same convenience from their skate tools that they get from a socket wrench. The simple truth is that a ratchet would make the tool too bulky … Read more
9 best Skate Tool Set that is a great gift for a skater If you’ve got a skater in your life, you know the struggle: their hardware always loosens up at the worst time. A proper skate tool set that is a great gift for a skater saves them from wobbly trucks and stripped bolts. … Read more
WHYHKJ Adjustable Rubber Toe Stops Review If you’re a quad skater like me, you know the frustration of toe stops that wear down fast or slip when you need them most. I grabbed the WHYHKJ 1Pairs Adjustable Rubber Brake Block Stoppers to see if these 85A hardness plugs could handle my aggressive stops and lateral … Read more
Yingzhao 4 Pairs Waxed Skate Laces Review I was tired of my skate laces loosening mid-game, so I grabbed the Yingzhao 4 Pairs Waxed Hockey Skate Laces, Wide Strap for Ice Hockey Roller Skate Accessories, Adults & Youth 5.0 to see if they’d hold up. Each pair is about 108 inches long, made from high-strength … Read more