Articles from the Inline Skating CenterArticles by Jim Safianuk on inline skating techniques, skate maintenance, and the fitness aspects of inline skating. Both view-only and print-friendly versions of each article are available.Inline Skate Bearings and the ABEC Scale- April 26, 2005 If you think you need new bearings, it's best to check your inline skate bearings for wear using the tests in this article. Your bearings are at the core of your wheels and serve to reduce friction so you can skate smoothly and efficiently. Hence, they need to properly maintained from season to season. However, before you head to your local skating shop in search of new bearings, it's best to learn about the Annular Bearing Engineering Council or.http://www.inlineskatingcenter.com/MaintenanceArticles/articles.abecratings.html Buying Inline Skate Wheels- April 12, 2005 Inline skate wheels have the greatest impact on your skating performance. They come in different sizes, shapes, and composition, and are made to suit different styles of skating. Before you head to your local sporting goods store for replacement wheels, it is best to learn something about the physical properties of a typical, inline skate wheel including the hardness, size, core, and profile.http://www.inlineskatingcenter.com/MaintenanceArticles/articles.buyingwheels.html |