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One of our most frequently asked questions is, “What size bearings do I need for my roller skates?” Bearings are the donut shaped ones that fit inside your wheel and allows the wheel to spin on the axle. Find My Bearings Most wheels are sold without bearings. All wheels require bearings in order to work. Each wheel requires 2 bearings – one back and front. So for 8 wheels you will need 16 bearings. In Australian roller skate shops, bearings can vary in price from $40 for a full set of 16 up to $400 for a full set. Generally…
The Uniq skates are now in stock and ready to ship. This is a new line of higher end skates that we’ve helped create to satisfy the needs of the more advanced skaters. Icon 180 – Black quad speed boots. Flex fit heel cup with anti-twist stabilization secures the optimal foot position for intense acceleration. Flex-fit counters, optimized upper materials to maximize fit and performance. Anatomical fit, mimics the foot shape. This includes the forefoot, across the ball of the foot, less volume on the instep area and a snug heel cup. The Uniq footbed improves the skating performance with…
Here at Lucky Skates, we are addicted to wheels. We’ve tried loads – wide wheels, narrow wheels, tall wheels, short wheels, soft wheels, hard wheels. We’ve skated everywhere outdoors – on smooth and not so smooth surfaces. When it comes to outdoor roller skating you want to make sure you have the right wheels for the job. Here’s some information about outdoor wheels and some of our all time favourite wheels for outdoor roller skating. The Right Stuff By now you’ve seen that there are lots and lots of wheels on the market. All wheels roll but if you’re skating on…
April Events Are you looking for fun things to do with your family? April offers lots of roller skating opportunities for kids of all ages. We decided to remain open on Sunday afternoons, 1:30-3:30 pm, during April. However, we will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 9. Skate & Play: Saturday, April 1 Our monthly skate & play for ages 8 and younger is April 1, 10 am until 12:00 noon. This monthly session allows young children to enjoy our skating floor without the big kids. We’ll bring out our fisher price skates, skate mates, ride on toys, big wheels,…
Limited Supply Neil Piper’s Unique Chemistry Quad wheel…haven’t been seen in decades!!! Piper Legends Available for preorder exclusively at Eastern Skating Supply https://www.easternskatingsupply.net/product-page/the-legend LEGEND Legend 500Unexpected Voo-doo thane returns to the race scene.Piper returns to their legendary indoor race formula that topped the podium from 1991 until inline took over the race scene. Crack your pack and smell that smell we are all so familiar with.Legend is our ultra high-performance track wheel designed to re-define grip and dominate indoor flat track racing.Voo-doo thane: Legendary flat-track indoor race formula “The Original” 7050 T-6 heat treated aluminum core 44mm core 9mm tire…
In today’s fast-paced world, personal transportation has evolved beyond traditional means. With the rise of electric mobility, individuals now have access to a wide range of options that offer convenience, efficiency, and eco-friendliness. Among these alternatives, electric scooters and electric skateboards have gained significant popularity. If you’re looking for a thrilling and efficient way to navigate your urban environment, you might find yourself pondering the question: “Electric scooter or electric skateboard?” Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key features, benefits, and considerations of both electric scooters and electric skateboards, helping you…
Have you ever practiced a skill for several weeks or even months and STILL not been able to do it Many people experience this with many new skills they want to learn.If practice did make perfect, then no one would struggle with new skills after some ‘practice’.I see a lot of time being wasted by skaters ‘practicing’.But practice is good, right? We all need to practice, otherwise we won’t progress?Well…. it completely depends on WHAT YOU ARE PRACTICING.No one is talking about what differentiates between ‘good practice’ and ‘trying it over& over’. I see the majority of skaters making the…
It’s a question as old as time that we get in store again and again. What size laces do I need for my roller skates? Skate laces are made in a number of different lengths and the length you choose will be dependant on the style of boot you have, the size of the boot and your personal preference. Lace Me Up Different skates take different length laces depending on the size of your skates, boot height and number of eyelets. Lots of people order the wrong length because they don’t know what to get so here’s some of…
Vanilla is introducing a new color scheme for their Junior line of skates. The new version is called the Lagoon. It is a white boot with teal accents and wheels. We should be getting the first shipment next week. This first batch will have sizes 4-12. As soon as they arrive we’ll be sure to let everyone know. This shipment should also have some of their other colors in it, this will help us replenish the sizes we have been out of. We are also expecting a shipment of wheels from a new company called Piper Wheels. We will have…
It’s time to become an expert in roller skate maintenance and keep your skates in the best shape possible! You may be worried that it’s not possible, but don’t even worry, you’ve come to the right place! We will be breaking down roller skates so that you can understand them inside and out in this blog post. We’ll cover all the major components, from boots to stops, wheels to bearings so that you can ensure your roller skates stay in tip-top shape. Roller Skate Boots The boots of roller skates play an important role in the overall build. Boots can…