Snowboard clearance sale: combining board, bindings and boots correctly
How long should your snowboard be, and how do board, bindings and boots fit together? Our guide explains the rules of thumb and presents remaining stock from the snowboard clearance sale.
Buying ice skates: recreational, ice hockey or adjustable for kids?
Recreational or ice hockey skate, adjustable for kids? Our guide explains the differences, fit and blade care, and shows remaining stock from the ice skate clearance sale.
Inline skate care and maintenance: rotating wheels, frame, screws, brake
How to keep your inline skates in good shape: rotate wheels, check spacers and screws, replace brakes and buckles, and store them correctly.
Skike and off-road skating: training on farm tracks and forest paths
Skikes and off-road skates take skating onto farm tracks and forest paths. We explain the differences, choosing poles, suitable surfaces and how to look after pneumatic tyres.
Inline skate bearings: ABEC, ceramic and proper cleaning
What ABEC and ILQ ratings tell you, how steel and ceramic bearings differ, and how to clean your bearings step by step.
Protective gear for inline skating: helmet, pads and what you really need
Helmet, knee, elbow and wrist pads, protective pants and Kevlar protection: which protective gear you need for inline skating and what matters.
Finding the right inline skate size: measuring your feet and checking the fit
How to measure your feet correctly and check the fit of fitness, speed and kids' skates. With a fitting checklist and notes on Custom-Made Boots.
Avoiding blisters and pressure points when inline skating: 7 tips
Friction, moisture, the wrong size: why blisters develop when skating and how you can prevent them with the right fit, socks and neoprene protection such as Ankle Booties.
Choosing the right inline skate wheels: diameter, hardness and profile
80, 110 or 125 mm? 82A or 86A? How to find the right wheels for your frame, your weight and your route – and recognise when it is time to replace them.