I spent the last two months testing Moxi Panthers and a half-dozen Moxi-family alternatives across pavement, boardwalk, and skate park surfaces. The verdict for outdoor cruising in is clear: the right boot, plate, and wheels matter far more than flashy colors. After logging about 180 miles on these skates, I can tell you which ones … Read more
I have tested inline speed wheels for over a decade, from local track meets to international marathons. When skaters ask me which wheels actually deliver under race pressure, the conversation almost always turns to Bont. Australian-based Bont has become synonymous with competitive inline speed skating wheels, and for good reason. This guide breaks down every … Read more
Standard inline wheels are not built for the forces heavier skaters put on them. I have seen plenty of skaters over 200 lbs burn through a set of 84A wheels in a few weeks because the urethane simply caves under load. The fix is choosing wheels with a harder durometer, a denser core, and a … Read more
I’ve spent the last six months testing eight different Bones bearings on my inline speed skates, logging over 400 miles on pavement and indoor tracks to find out which ones actually deliver when you’re chasing top speed. Bones Swiss Bearings for Speed Skating are often called the gold standard, but with options ranging from budget-friendly … Read more
If you have ever come back from a wet ride to find your bearings rusted solid, you already know why ceramic skateboard bearings exist. After logging hundreds of miles on rainy commutes and dusty summer sessions, our team has spent more time pulling crusty shields off cheap bearings than actually skating. That frustration is what … Read more
At 230 lbs, I came back to skating after a 15-year break and destroyed three sets of bearings in four months. That frustration sent me down a rabbit hole researching the best bearings for heavy skaters, and what I found changed everything. Most bearing guides focus on speed and ABEC ratings. They completely ignore weight … Read more
If your quad skates feel sluggish, the bearings are usually the first place I look. I’ve spent more weekends than I can count swapping bearings between outdoor and rink setups, and the Qube line from Sure-Grip keeps showing up as the most underrated option in my toolbox. After testing six different Qube bearings for quad … Read more
I remember the first time I tightened my axle nuts all the way down without spacers. The wheels locked up so badly I thought they were broken. After years of skating and testing dozens of setups, I can tell you this: the best bearing spacers for a smooth ride are not optional if you want … Read more
Aluminum inline frames changed the way I skate. After bending my third plastic frame on a rough sidewalk crack, I switched to aluminum and never looked back. The difference in power transfer, stability, and outright toughness is night and day. Our team spent three months testing and researching the best aluminum inline frames for durability … Read more
I remember the first time I stepped onto a rockered frame at our local skate park. Within ten minutes I was carving tight S-turns through cones like I had been doing it for years, and one of the regulars turned to me and said, “Welcome to the ice-skate feeling.” That single run sold me on … Read more