Anatomy Of A Roller Skate

[@shanesmith3427]

You need more subscribers, very clear video and fun and professional energy.

[@Skatie]

Thank you! 🤞🛼

[@mateogomales-it3eo]

Dear Katie, love your explanations. Allow me an important correction: You should ALWAYS use a spacer on the wheels. This is not to prevent rotation but to prevent you from damaging the bearing when tightening the nut without a spacer. You do not want loose wheels or nuts, so you should thighten. These bearings can only take light pressure from the nut side so it generates pressure and high friction on the bearing balls making them fail much sooner. Use spacer and tighten them well. (im an industrial mechanic)

[@Skatie]

For inlines they are 100% required for quads they are fine without. Unfortunately they cause more issues with beginners transferring incorrectly sized spacers between wheels which makes the bearings not seat correctly in the wheels. Speed skaters and artistic skaters will tend to use spacers as they skate at a higher level but for beginners they are safer without. Lots of starter sets ship with spacers because it protects the bearings from the machine tightening. I still roll bearings from the 90’s. 🦖 without spacers.

[@prgoddess114]

Girl, I love your channel so much. You’re so clear with everything subject that you mention.

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much xx. 🛼

[@adrianasorrentini]

This video was so helpful to me as I just got my first ever skates for my birthday. I'm looking forward to beginning my customizing journey! 🥰 Thank you Katie! You deserve so many more views.

[@Skatie]

Thank you! We’re working really hard to try and grow the channel xx. I’m glad the video helped. Keep me updated on your journey x happy rolling

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Best video on bearings, types, wheels and why, chaning bearings and parts. I love how concise and succinct you are. Its so helpful.

[@Skatie]

Thank you for the lovely feedback x 💕🛼👍

[@julianapichler-barnett9023]

I recently started skating again after 10 years and was just about to buy new skates, but now I 'revived' my old Derby skates. I've learned so much from your videos so thank you!

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s fantastic! Welcome back! x

[@adelesteele3854]

Love your videos so clear to understand. Thank you from a beginner

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Really appreciate your kind comment xx

[@misspianohands]

Thank you for your videos! They’ve been immensely helpful. Do you have any opinion on Jackson skates?

[@katie1808]

@@misspianohands thank you I’ve not had personal experience of the Jackson skates but from what I’ve heard from skating groups they are a good complete set to buy.

[@lauribricker9439]

I recommend Harlick, SP-Teri or Edea boots. They're expensive, but worth every penny! I especially recommend the Edea Showgirl boots for all skill levels. In the Edea product range there's no such thing as overbooting (boots are stiffer than you want them to be).💕

[@Skatie]

I agree, I love my artistic boots. Excellent quality, good construction, strong materials. Thank you for sharing your experience x

[@lauribricker9439]

@@Skatie You're welcome! 💕

[@biff5856]

Harlicks if you have deep pockets. I bought custom Harlicks for figure skating. There's no way I can afford them now, plus the wait is I think about a year. Where I live I bought stock Reidells that can be modified. I'm getting a strictly indoor beginning artistic set up. My first time with quads. My understanding is quads is a totally different experience.

[@biff5856]

I just heard my Reidells shipped out today! I let you all know how they turned out.

[@biff5856]

@@Skatie I'll probably have a lot of questions. I may not know even where to begin. I'll have them next week. I've watched this video several times.

[@Laranimates]

I know I’ll be referring back to this guide all the time. Thanks for making it nice & clear! I’ve got a pair of Impalas, and I’ve had a pretty good experience with them so far! I don’t see them featured too often, but I find them to be fairly decent, especially for beginners.

[@Skatie]

Thank you, so glad to hear that the video helped you 🛼💕😀

[@cherelled6419]

What a great video! So informative - it has really helped me to understand the anatomy of my skate x

[@Skatie]

Fantastic! 👍💕

[@SmilingHorror_8D]

Thank you! I’m currently wanting to get my own pair because I have fun at skate city skating. In skiing I’ve always had a chill and calm style so I wanted to learn more to help my relaxed style transfer onto skates.

[@Skatie]

Great idea! If you can ski the balance should really help with your skating.

[@SmilingHorror_8D]

@@Skatie Yep! I’ve always had pretty good balance. I just got a pair but they have indoor wheels and I haven’t gotten outdoor wheels yet.

[@yourlocalcryptid2419]

My first skate is a moxi beach bunny! A tip for anyone else getting moxi skates- get different cushions!!!!! Moxi has a replacement kit(I’d recommend mediums hardness for beginners) and if you can’t get them (constantly out of stock) suregrip cushions will fit well with them

[@Skatie]

Definitely. The stock cushions on those are known to be super hard. Great advice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Tigresa07]

I love my Chuffed! I've always wanted to buy Moxi but when I tried Chuffed I felt in love. They are an Aussie brand. It's unbelievable how comfortable they are. Way more comfortable than Moxi and cheaper.

[@Skatie]

I’ve heard good things about Chuffed. Yes I do agree the Moxi are overpriced unfortunately with moxi you do pay extra for the brand.

[@youtubewontletme]

Unfortunately i checked and the prices for me, taking in account my country as the web allows you, go above 250€ which is more expensive than the prices im seing in dollars for the moxi :'( but i will note down that brand anyway cause im searching every brand i find, thanks!

[@Kornkitt3n]

my experience with suregrip and impala: absolutely love my suregrip fame. they have a nylon plate and being a light skater i find it alot less demanding on my body when extending my free leg. especially having sacroillitis which often gets irritated while skating. i've had to swap the cushions they came with to softer ones as i noticed how loose my trucks were to make up for the lack of movement. i had impalas that were in a uk5, and found them super super heavy. the plate, and being 3 sizes too big for me. the boot ended up ripping up after 6 months of skating. my suregrip's have been skated on almost everyday for a year and they're still firmly attached. they're more maneuverable than impala and more responsive. my outdoor rollerdance set up: suregrip fame, moxi cheetah laces, better bearings in purple, radar crush wheels in 84A lilac and black bionic mirage toe stops. my indoor set up: the same but wheels are swapped to suregrip fame wheels in purple, and the suregrip carrera toe stops which i absolutely adore. i skated on impala 82A wheels for a year and a half and recommend them for beginners. i found i outgrew them as i progressed but they're still in really good shape and have given me no issues apart from just being not my preference

[@Skatie]

Great info. I hear lots of skaters saying how much they love the fame wheels. Sounds like you’ve got a really nice setup. ⭐️⭐️⭐️💕💕💕🛼.

[@lawsbrettart]

Yessss! I will always have time for nerdy skate anatomy vids :D Please do a special cushions n click nut vid? I'm never sure of the 'right' way when considering cushion hardness, nut / axle tightness, my own weight and style of skating...

[@Skatie]

Thank you. I’m a bit of a skating geek. Haha. Great idea for the video. 😎🤩

[@andyb9994]

So helpful...been getting so many tips from you, my daughter and I took lessons and are now skating...wish we would have done it years ago but never to late...

[@Skatie]

Never too late! Have lots of fun. Having a skate friend to learn with really helps too.

[@andyb9994]

@@Skatie yup love skating with my daughter such good time together....

[@henkychen]

very good video & full of information....highly recommended 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx

[@fierce_circus]

I just came to say that your gear is just amazing and I'm jealous (especially of those Atlas plates!)

[@Skatie]

Oh wow! I didn’t realize there was anyone else out there that knew what an Atlas plate was!!! I love my Atlas. 💕💕💕⭐️

[@fierce_circus]

@@Skatie I used to have them! I got rid of mine sadly 😭 (because mentally I'd broken up with skating permanently.) I wish I had them now. I'm on Snyder's now but regret getting rid of those atlas's every day.

[@katieparker-green6393]

@@fierce_circus oh no. 😢

[@lauragwillim1055]

Super helpful! Great channel!

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx 🛼💕😀

[@ladyjrider666]

I am sat here like lightbulb moment. I didn't know about lacing down. 😮 my walking boots sometimes 'catch'.

[@Skatie]

I lace all my hooks like that now! 😂🛼💕😎⭐️

[@elvinmay54]

What size nuts and washers should I look for in the hardware shop.

[@Skatie]

Most skates have an 8mm axel so any 8mm washers will be fine. I’d recommend purchasing skate specific nuts as they have a little locking nylon ring which stops them from working undone as you skate.

[@kristianborg2971]

Love your videos! Is there any way to know if a bigger wheel is going to be resting on a nut on the plate? I was thinking of buying some 65x36mm wheels but I'm not sure if they are going to scrape on the nut (it's a Powerdyne Reactor Neo plate, if it's any information.)

[@Skatie]

The reactor can usually take any wheel. Just make sure the nut is flush with the bolt or that could cause wheel bite.

[@JadeAlexander2624]

Do you know if the impala quad is a good skate to start with for a beginner?

[@LeapThroughTheSky]

You should do a video for wheels! I feel like there's a lot of videos, but either people have one favorite or it's via Moxi and so they don't discuss anything else. I want to get into artistic andeventually try freestyle specifically, but only have access to crappy ground. I have two indoor wheels, and one outdoor set (78a), but I'm small and light and think I need something with easier manueverabilty. Currently skating Risport, looking at Komplex 88A ghibli and Luminous. But I don't see a lot online about wheels that could potentially be used for artistic on a bad surface.

[@Skatie]

That’s a really good idea. Thank you. Lots of artistic skaters use Roll-Line Helium wheels outside. They’re very good. Artistic is hard on a rough surface as your wheels need to have the ability to slip. If I’m doing tricks outside I’ll go for a 57mm 80D wheel for manuverability.

[@LeapThroughTheSky]

@@Skatie Thank you!

[@marissaquinn6196]

Great video

[@Skatie]

Thank you very much x

[@sommerjohnson9129]

I’m currently skating impalas. While they are so cute and comfortable, I don’t want to ruin them and I’ve already ripped my laces so I’m considering moxi’s for my outdoor skates in terms of durability

[@Skatie]

Moxi are a good skate. Other ones to look at too would be Chaya Melrose or suregrip boardwalk.

[@nabufica]

Thanks for the vídeo, it's really clear!❤ I recently bought a pair of Chaya Lifestyle rollers that were quite recommended among some skaters on the Internet. They don't have a metal plate. I Will go check if the boot it's glue or not!

[@Skatie]

They look like a good skate. Metal trucks, composite plate, adjustable toestop.

[@nabufica]

@@Skatie Thanks for checking them :) the ones I bought doesn't have an ajustable toestop, the Chaya lifestyle melrose skates (no Deluxe 😅)

[@RedZy2004]

Hey Skatie, What Do You Think About The Brand Flaneurz, For Beginners? Because I Want Something To Be A Shoe And A Skater, Can You Please Make A Video 📹 About It?

[@Skatie]

I think they look good. I’m hoping to do a review on them at some point

[@julie99nl]

Do you have any video about adjusting artistic plate trucks?

[@Skatie]

I have a video on adjusting your skates. I actually use roll-line skates in a lot of my demos as that’s the skates I use.

[@julie99nl]

@@Skatie Thanks! I saw that! I have new artistic plates and trucks with click adjustment and was looking for more info specifically to those.

[@Skatie]

The ones I skate on are all Click action. I never demo them as most beginner skates don’t have the click. I count the clicks when adjusting them then if it’s too loose / too tight I can go back a click or two.

[@aalifquitaify]

Hi Katie! Thank you for your helpful videos! I'd like to ask. My skates got the Variant M plates, it looks similar like one of the the plates on your videos. I wonder if you could help me with how to adjust it. Do I need to unlock the one that looks like a bottom nut that sticks on the kingpin or just the click nut? Because the bottom one seemed didn't want to move 😭 Thank you so much in advance! :)

[@Skatie]

Should be that you just need to adjust the click nut in the Variant.

[@aalifquitaify]

@@Skatie thank you so much!

[@swvsnick]

Is the wheel hardness the number before the capital A? (I have wheels that say 90A) EDIT: Just looked it up: it is.

[@Skatie]

Yup. That’s right. They will often have mm measurement in there too which is the “height”.

[@foongkevan415]

Very informative. Looking for a pair of roller skates to practice at home and rink. Would you recommend Chaya or Impala to a beginner? My 2 mths skating journey with Katie is awesome.

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s so lovely to hear your journey is going well xx. Glad the videos help. I’d definitely recommend Chaya over Impala. Impala have lots of known safety issues and common faults. The Chaya brand is much better.

[@leightonvermaak]

where can you buy individual trucks

[@Skatie]

Hi. Do you have a local skate shop you can talk to?

[@NathaliaSouza1971]

I am looking a pair of skates online from ROLL LINE brand and the model is called ballet. It is a very good price. Do you recommend this Italian brand ? I am a beginner but I want to buy a safe skate.

[@Skatie]

Roll-line make exceptional plates. It’s what I roll on. Highly recommend. Do you know what boot and which plate it is?

[@NathaliaSouza1971]

@@Skatie it the the ready-to-go called BALLET.

[@NathaliaSouza1971]

@@Skatie the plate is Mirage 2 , the boots I don’t know. The problem is the wheels. They are the BOX ones. They are made with hard plastic and ‘slides by side’ not only back and forth. I am in doubt if I should resell it or just buy new wheels. What do you think ?

[@Skatie]

@@NathaliaSouza1971 the plate is an entry level roll-line so good for a beginner skate. If it’s a good price it sounds like it should be a good starter skate. Replacing the wheels might be a good idea depending on what type of skating you intend to do. I’d suggest trying the wheels and see how you get on before investing perhaps? I have a wheels video which may help you decide which hardness and size of wheel you’ll need.

[@oblivious_prime]

what brand wheels are those pink and yellow outdoor wheels?

[@Skatie]

They’re Rio Rollers. They’re just a super cheap set for outside. I’ll grab a link for you. smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GY4S7U6/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0DBGRDTKH61FX3TPR75J?linkCode=ml2&tag=skatie00-21

[@oblivious_prime]

What do you think of WIFAs? I have a set of their Street Suedes.

[@Skatie]

I haven’t used them. But I’ve heard really good things about them. How do you find them?

[@katiekruse7547]

Which brand are your white skates Katie?

[@Skatie]

They’re Risport. I love these boots they are so comfortable.

[@firstnamelastname-vv5it]

what skate is your white skate?

[@Skatie]

My skates are Risport boots with a mix of roll-line and atlas plates.

[@Ikacakes]

My dad tried to see if he could stand on my roller skate. It has a 60 kg limit plastic plate and I’m kind of worried because he is 70+ kg I think. I haven’t had a problem before as I’m only 43 kg but I feel that my skates were a bit off after he tried it. Should I be worried?

[@Skatie]

Yes, you are right to be worried - it sounds like the roller skates that you have are not generally suitable to support the weight of an adult. Check out this video I made about this very subject kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIPZmmBvgbeWrZY

[@terezasokolova]

Hi. I want to ask about nylon plate. Is good? I have been skating for 4 years and i like to buy more advanced skates. I found Riedell Angel skates but they have nylon plate and i do not know if it is ok.

[@Skatie]

Nylon is ok as they tend to be reinforced with other materials. Plastic plates are not ok.

[@terezasokolova]

@@Skatie thank you so much!!✨

[@biff5856]

I wouldn't know if there's a difference between a boot for ice and a boot for rollers. If not a custom pair of Harlicks are heaven on earth. I had them for ice. You would have to go to a shop that has a knowledgeable fitter. You also need patience. It can take 6 months or more to get them. I'm still waiting on the Reidells. It's been 5 weeks now for semi custom. This is from the U.S. I didn't have much choice in a boot like you would have overseas. I wanted the Moxy's but they don't come in white. They're made by Reidell as well. I will only be skating indoors, mostly in my house for starters.

[@Skatie]

I’m lucky. Living in the UK Risport and Edea are readily available and can usually be received within a few days. However, I don’t believe they offer a full custom option but knowledgable shops can make them fit with some alterations.

[@pippamathers]

I love my pink lemonade skates!!

[@Skatie]

Very pretty. I love the rainbow stripe heel on those.

[@aeryngale6124]

how do I clean my skates?

[@Skatie]

Great question. You can clean the upper if they’re leather or vinyl with a damp cloth or for suede you can use a suede brush. Does that help or are you looking for advice on cleaning the plates and wheels too ? 🛼

[@bo-nitro2582]

I'm In love,

[@Skatie]

👍

[@youtubewontletme]

Hi Katie! Or anyone who read this because im aware this is an old video. Ive heard of Impala, and checked a lot of stuff, and read about people comparing them with other brands and some pros and cons, and i already made a picture of them, but i wanted to know your opinion or someone's if theyve used them and can tell me. Also i cant find much reference to a brand called "Story" that has some designs i like (some pretty similar to Impala i must say) but i dont know if they are good enough or in which scenarios those rollers succeed most, could someone tell me about both brands?

[@Skatie]

Hi. Unfortunately Impala, Story and Dollskill are all know for having poor quality, bad customer support regarding warranty and common failure points. I’d recommend rookie, Chaya or suregrip. I have a list of recommended skates and parts on my website. Www.skatie.co.Uk/shop

[@natkapietruszki2705]

I use two pairs of laces. One for first half of roller skate and another one for the rest.

[@Skatie]

I haven’t tried that. Sometimes I tie two laces together to make them longer.

[@natkapietruszki2705]

@@Skatie I just can't tie the first part loosely and then tie the second part tight:)

[@yanauno6643]

What can I do if my back wheels touch the nut?

[@Skatie]

Hi. Great question! If there’s any bolt hanging down below the nut you can dremel the excess off or if it’s only just touching. Popping a washer on the axel to push the wheel out a little may help. Unfortunately not all plates can take 63mm or 65mm wheels but these little hacks can sometimes help. Let me know if you need any further advice x

[@Carter44444]

A great scaring compine for a begener or expert is roller berbe

[@Skatie]

⭐️💕🛼

[@snowquill1210]

I don’t know how to explain this correctly but my trucks can bend back and fourth and i don’t mean back and forth as in the way that helps you turn i mean that it makes my roller skate turn on its own to one side i hope that makes sense does anyone have any tips for what i can do?

[@Skatie]

Could the trucks be too loose? It’s also possible on some skates to adjust the pivot that sits in the pivot cup that may need adjusting too.

[@snowquill1210]

@@Skatie thank u so much for ur help!! I don’t think the trucks are too loose since my skates r brand new and the trucks feel kinda tight but ill try looking at the pivot

[@Carter44444]

rooler derbe

[@Skatie]

⭐️💕🛼

[@brettley100]

Xxxxx sweet xxxxxx

[@Skatie]

💕💕😂

[@videosformyfamilies]

how stiff is the Risport Antares boot? how critical is proper sizing and how can it be done without trying on?

[@Skatie]

The Antares is an entry level skates so a good choice for a new skater. Proper sizing can make such a difference. Risport are great as they are sized in mm so the fit can be very exact. Draw around your foot whilst standing and measure the longest and widest points this will help you find your size. For example my largest foot measures 246mm I wear a 255mm skate size.

[@videosformyfamilies]

@@Skatie Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.

[@videosformyfamilies]

Okay so you used an outline. That helps. Looks like you added a cm.

[@videosformyfamilies]

I might get 255 too:) my feet are 241 mm long and 245 mm long. Took me a while to decipher skate sizing. I P R A Y it works because I am ordering online without trying.