Guides

Tips, buying advice and technical know-how on inline skates, speed skates and accessories – from your specialist retailer, offering advice since 1995.

Snowboarder in powder snow in front of Alpine peaks
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Speed skates or fitness skates? How to find the right inline skate

Low-cut speed skate or comfortable speed fitness skate? We explain the differences in boot, frame and wheels and show which skate suits your goal.

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