FAQ: How To Adjust Roller Skates?

Should roller skates be tight or loose?

The fit itself should be very snug, allowing you to stay in control of movements. Very snug doesn’t mean uncomfortable: You should still be able to wiggle your toes, and there shouldn’t be any pressure points. Find the right fit.

How tight should roller skate trucks be?

Trucks should not be loose enough for you to be able to wiggle them with just your fingers, nor should they be so tight that you cannot move them at all with full hands on the wheels.

Should roller skate wheels spin freely?

Test the wheels to make sure the nuts aren’t too tight. Spin each wheel with your fingers. The wheel should spin freely. If the wheel doesn’t spin or is jerky when it spins, the nuts are to tight and need to be loosened.

What if my roller skates are too big?

If your skates are too big, you will feel a world of hurt which will only end when you get the proper size skates. A skate that is too large will cause blisters, hammertoes, bunions or calluses which come from the constant irritation which in turn gives you constant foot pain.

Why does my roller skate pull to the left?

Examine your skate to determine why it’s pulling to one direction. It could be due to a bent axle, misaligned plate, or too much tension on one of the trucks.

How do I make my roller skate wheels slower?

If you want to slow down your roller skate wheels, we recommend that you tighten the axle nuts. Tightening the nuts will create more friction. However, you should be cautious while tightening to avoid damaging the bearings and if you tighten them too much, there will be too much pressure on the bearings.

Can you lose weight by roller skating?

Both indoor and outdoor roller skating are great ways to burn calories. Skating is a cardiovascular activity. It gets the heart working harder, it works up a sweat, and if you skate regularly and follow a healthy diet, you’ll soon see the fat melt away. Skating to lose weight is an effective method of getting healthy.

Why are my roller skate wheels sticking?

The Wheel Nuts are Too Tight When the wheel nuts become too tight, they rub against the bearing. When that happens when friction occurs. Friction is the reason why your bearings and wheels don’t spin fast. During skating or when being manufactured, Many roller skates wheel nuts are overly tightened during production.

Why is my skate wheel not spinning?

“New wheels are not going to help in the least if your wheels aren’t spinning. Chances are you just have to clean and lubricate your bearings. Then soak your bearings in acetone, nail-polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Spin them dry and make sure all the dust and dirt are out.