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Wheel Terminology and mini reviews: Our Favourite Roller Skate Wheels
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Update 2025: We keep our wheel library at The Skate Sanctuary, as a resource for any skater to try. Having had...
Skate Equipment Advice
The Skate Sanctuary
May 6, 2021
9 min read
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Every time you skate, you're building experience. Confidence will come and go. Beginner Skaters 40+
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for fitting bearings into your roller skate wheels (beginners over 40)
What you need to know: ๐ Roller Skaters need 16 bearings- two in each wheel ๐Buy a roller skaters pack 1x16 or 2 x skateboard packs 2x8 ๐it's usually easier to install bearings into softer / grippier wheels ๐Buy wheels and bearings from us at the same time and we will fit them for you ๐ we recommend you have a set of bearings in sets of wheels you use regularly ๐use better quality bearings in wheels with a more specific purpose (usually firm wheels) to get the most response from the wheel. ๐ Your axle size determines if you need 7mm or 8mm bearings. Very generally, most manufacturers use 8mm, some European ones particularly favour 7mm. Got a question? Ask below !
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Chuffed roller skate boot +๐ = ๐๐ผ
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Honest reviews (no BS) Chuffed Roller Boots & Brunny Hardcore
First up - apologies for the sound ๐ญ. our gear is working against us right now and we have no time to re-record. this was cut very short due to interruptions. We are always delighted to offer products from independent companies that are skater owned and run. Both Chuffed and Brunny Hardcore (Australian companies) are exactly this! We would love to build your skates. Get in touch hello@theskatesanctuary.co.uk or WhatsApp +447479430404 and tell us what you're looking for.
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Custom Roller Skate Building LIVE
Join Mel as she creates custom roller skates from various parts
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We Got This London Vocabulary roller dance movements (whistle stop!)
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We Got This London Beginner roller dance workshop - essential building blocks
if you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our Level Up Lite course - Groove Control https://www.theskatesanctuary.co.uk/participant-page/d48acbc7-ba9f-4fec-b6cc-10dc6abfffa4/description
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do you even recognize your Limiting beliefs?
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