So if you are just starting out or are a regular at the rink or park, The VX4’s will be perfect for you. A lot of beginners prefer the feel of the TPU collar around their ankle, giving them stability whilst they improve their skills and as mentioned, the VX4’s have plenty of features to make a lot of old-school speed skaters very happy! The anatomically shaped and padded boot liner nestles within the protective hard boot to provide a comfortable & protective fit. With mesh elements for added ventilation offering the skater comfort & performance unequalled by most hard boot quad skates. Will also fit similar style moulded style skates with removable liners, includingSupreme, Ventro Turbo, Roces, SFR Raptor and others These premium quality VX4 quad skate wheels, offer amazing skating performance. Cast from a soft and grippy 78A urethane they offer superb control while the larger diameter allows for greater speed performance. All the big Roller Skate brands like Impala, Moxi and Rio Roller sell there own brand skate wheels.

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Updated clearance and bushings allow for responsive turning and feel. Coupled with a new adjustable toe stop which allows you to tweak the stopper to your preferred height for optimal braking. Quads are considered a more versatile Skate type in terms of the kind of Skating you’re able to do. Although generally designed as slower than Roller Blades, you are able to venture into rhythm and dance Skating with the utilisation and removal of the toe stop. There are various types of Skating and each has their own boot best suited. There is dance/jam Skating, park Skating, recreational Skating and speed Skating. In terms of boot types, there is a Figure Skate similar to the heeled ice figure Skate design which aids balance and weight distribution, a more aggressive speed Skate which is often heavily padded but tied low for maximum ankle movement. The final type of boot is a more recent mainstream contender but it is the park Skate. Taking to the Skatepark on Roller Skates has often been a DIY job, but with the rise in popularity of street and park Skating we’re beginning to see more and more complete park set-ups on the market. As always we suggest trying to buy from your local skate shop to help support small businesses where you can.The hub or core is made from either Nylon or Aluminium. This is where the skate bearings snaps into place and holds your wheels. The bearings are the bits your wheel fits on to and the higher the ABEC rating, the better performance and tolerance the bearings have.

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The VX4 Elite boot will cover different sizes, with only the removable inner liner being changed! For this skate there is one mould covering several size ranges: In this article we'll be specifically talking about Quad roller skate wheels and there are tonnes of different types such as:So here's my holy grail of a "beginners guide" to which roller skate wheels will be best for you... plus some bonus beginners tips along the way. A handy guide highlighting some of the best beginner roller skates. There are different types of roller skates available, so let's find you the right ones! Find Out More

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Much like our own Stretchometre referring to the firmness of our Lycra, the Durometer is a scale that refers to the hardness of a skate wheel. Nylon hubs are light and more affordable and tend to be softer and slower. Aluminium hubs are stronger, more expensive and more rigid that Nylon.Moulded from TPU these boots possess excellent load-bearing capability and durability. With a stronger updated chassis, the VX4 Elite quad roller will offer greater strength and wheel clearance. Built strong enough to suit even the most demanding & experienced skaters. Straight out of the box, these skates are ready to go. Fully fitted with no assembly of wheels & bearings required. Suitable for both outdoor & indoor skating. Like so many others, I took the plunge and invested in my very own roller skates - beginning, what I hope will be, a life long passion. For a newbie to the sport, it's easy to assume that one roller skate wheel fits all... they're don't!