Freeskates

Understanding Freeskates

Freeskates, also known as freestyle skates and urban inline skates, are adaptable inline skates primarily utilised in city settings. They are constructed with increased rigidity and toughness compared to standard fitness skates. Therefore, they incorporate a boot with a high cuff and hard shell paired with a short frame, offering skaters excellent ankle support and superior manoeuvrability for executing sharp turns.

Freeskates are crafted with lightweight yet robust aluminium frames and are available in either three-wheeled or four-wheeled configurations. Freestyle inline skates are available with both small and large wheels, depending on the environment in which you plan to skate and your intended uses.

Before purchasing a set of freestyle skates, be sure to consult the sizing guides, as each brand constructs their boots differently.

Selecting the Ideal Freeskates

As stated, the appropriate pair of skates to select relies on the environment where you intend to skate and your personal style of riding. Freeskating styles can be classified into slalom skating and urban skating.

Slalom skating is a discipline usually practiced on smooth surfaces aiming to manoeuvre through cones and perform swift turns and jumps. Wheels that are 80mm - 84mm in diameter are standard for slalom freeskates because they offer rapid acceleration and excellent agility.

Urban skating suits individuals who wish to navigate the city and attain high speeds. For this specific discipline, larger wheels measuring between 90mm - 125mm are most suitable for skaters. Larger wheels provide reduced manoeuvrability but travel smoothly across a variety of surfaces, allowing passage over small cobblestones and minor patches of grass.

Interested in learning more about freeskates? Have a look at our Guide to Buy Freeskates.