I still remember my first wipeout at the rink like it was yesterday. One bad fall sideways and my old, ill-fitting helmet shifted straight off my head. That is the moment I started taking roller skating head protection seriously, and the moment I fell down the rabbit hole of Moxi helmets. If you have been … Read more
Finding the best skate helmets for women shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. After testing six top-rated helmets across roller rinks, bike paths, and skate parks, I can tell you which ones actually fit smaller head sizes, breathe well during long sessions, and look stylish enough to wear without sacrificing your outfit. The right helmet … Read more
Night skating is one of the most exhilarating things you can do on wheels. But when the sun drops, the risk goes way up, and a standard helmet with reflectors just does not cut it anymore. I have spent the last few months testing the best helmets for skating at night with lights, putting each … Read more
Finding the best inline skates for women comes down to three things: a boot that actually matches the shape of your foot, wheels that suit where you skate, and a build that survives more than one season on rough pavement. I have spent more hours than I can count on inline skates over the years … Read more
That gut-tightening feeling when the wheels start rolling faster than you want is something I know well. You’re not alone if you’ve felt your heart race when the sidewalk slopes downward and your skates seem determined to pick up speed. Fear of speed is one of the most common barriers keeping people from enjoying inline … Read more
Aggressive skating pushes your body and your gear to the limit. Whether you are dropping into a vert ramp, grinding rails, or carving a concrete bowl, one bad fall can change everything. That is why choosing the right certified skate helmets for aggressive skating is the single most important gear decision you will make. Our … Read more
Choosing the best skate helmets for kids is one of the most important gear decisions a parent makes. Skate helmets differ from bike helmets in critical ways, and picking the wrong one leaves your child under-protected. After spending three months testing 12 helmets with our panel of 8 young skaters (ages 3 to 14), we … Read more
When you slam on concrete at 15 miles per hour, the difference between walking away and a hospital visit comes down to what is sitting on your head. Our team has spent months testing S1 Lifer Helmets across skateboarding, roller derby, BMX, and longboarding sessions to figure out which models actually deliver on their safety … Read more
I have lost count of how many times I have cursed at a wheel hub while a seized bearing sat stubbornly in its seat. The right tool turns that two-hour fight into a five-minute job. After three months of pulling bearings out of everything from a rusty mountain bike hub to a Ford 9 inch … Read more
When the cuff or strap on your inline skates breaks, you might think it’s time for a new pair. That’s rarely the case. Most skate cuff sliders and spare parts are replaceable, affordable, and easier to install than you’d expect. After testing replacement straps, cuff bolts, and axle kits on various skate models, I found … Read more