Official presentation roller skates took place in 1760. Their inventor was Jean-Joseph Merlin. The wheels on these casters were made of metal. Although roller skates already existed before that. There is a record from 1743 that mentions roller skating. The invention of roller skates was patented in France in 1819 by M. Petitbled. (Petitbled). Although there is a legend that still the Japanese ninja attached bamboo rollers to their feet in a special way, which made it possible for them to move at great speed.
On the first rollers, the wheels were located, as well as on modern ones, in one line. Such models are called inline models. And in 1863 in New York, quad skates were developed. In them, the wheels were located on both sides of the platform. This gave them additional stability and reduced the number of falls. And it was much easier for beginners to learn how to ride. Thus, quads have supplanted inline rollerblades for a long time. The inventor was James Leonard Plimpton. In 1866, the first inline skating area was opened in Newport on the initiative of Plympton. This type of entertainment was gaining more and more popularity among the population.
In 1876, the design of roller skates was supplemented with two innovations at once. The first of these is a wheel, which consisted of 2 bearings and an axle. It was written by William Bown. Modern roller wheels have been developed and improved on the basis of this invention. The second is a brake for roller skates. This design of the brake for quads has remained practically unchanged to this day.
The usual roller skates for us with wheels located in one line appeared in 1979. Their schematic diagram was developed back in the 60s by the Chicago Roller Skate Company, but did not enjoy much popularity. It was only a few years later that Scott and Brennan Olson noticed them. They decided that the rollers of this design are the best fit for training hockey players without ice, because in shape they are very close to ordinary skates. The Olsons have improved the model by equipping and complementing it with the latest technical innovations. The rollers were attached to the boots from hockey skates... A few years later, Scott Olson founded Rollerblade Inc. Inline skates became popular, and other companies began to produce them. Quads have ceased to be popular, although they have not completely disappeared. They were mainly produced for children.
In the same 1979, wheels for rollers began to be made of polyurethane. Prior to this, wheels were made from a wide variety of materials, for example, metal or even hard wood (boxwood). But wood wear out quickly, and metal does not dampen vibrations at all. Polyurethane has properties such as abrasion resistance, impact resistance, elasticity, rolling resistance. This made the wheels much more durable, reduced rolling vibration and easier to control.
Until the end of the 20th century, roller skates had a hard boot. In 1995, K2 began producing inline skates with a comfortable soft boot. This innovation, of course, quickly became widespread.
Today every second person knows how to roller-skate. This is enough and active recreation both among very young youth and among older people. Fans of this kind of sports and outdoor activities go to parks and tracks as soon as the snow melts from the tracks and ride almost until late autumn. However, not all of those who have mastered the videos know how, where and when they first appeared and how they evolved to modern look... And roller skates have almost 300 years of history. And during this time they have already managed to acquire legends and stories.
Legends of the first origin
There are several legends about their primary origin. Some say that even Japanese ninjas rode on boots with wheels, which allowed them to move at a significant speed. Other sources say that roller skates emerged as a replacement for conventional ice skates in the Scandinavian countries. Conventional skates were a common way to navigate frozen bodies of water. But in the summer, for faster and more convenient movement, they used ordinary ones in a row. However, these are only legends. The first official mentions were dated at a later time.
First official mentions
The first entry, which mentioned a device very similar to rollers, was made in the 49th year of the 18th century. However, information about who invented it has not been preserved. The next mention of them occurs only 11 years later. At one of his presentations, the then-famous Belgian musical instrument manufacturer John Joseph Merlin rode onto the stage on roller skates. Gliding across the stage, he played the violin. It was a good promotion. The audience was delighted. Merlin, elated with success, began to pick up speed ... and crashed into a mirrored wall, breaking the expensive large mirrors at that time. He did not take into account the design flaws - the lack of brakes. The result of this presentation turned out to be disastrous for both the author and his invention. Such anti-advertising has led to a decrease in the number of buyers, which were very few before. This was one of the reasons Merlin never got an copyright certificate for his skates. They were forgotten for a while.
The idea of creating videos eventually migrated to France. Maximilian Lede in 1789 presented his invention - roller skates. They were metal platform boots with wooden wheels. He called his invention patin a terre, which means "to roll on the ground" from French. Despite the fact that his videos did not become popular, other inventors seized on the idea. Another 30 years later, the Frenchman Petitbled presented and was the first to receive an author's patent for a device similar to the one that today is called "inline" skates. They had three wheels standing in a row, which were attached to the sole of the boot with special leather straps. The design has changed over time. There were variations with the material of manufacture, the wheels were wooden, metal, made of ivory. The number of them in a row also varied from 2 to 6. However, over the next 40 years, all rollers had only an inline design - one row of wheels.
Several more patents were obtained in the following years. 1823 - five-wheeled rollers were patented by the speed skater D. Taers. 1828 - the author's certificate for three-wheeled rollers was issued to the Austrian A. Lohner. His skates were distinguished by the fact that their wheels were located in a rather unusual way, one in front and two in the back. Also, for the first time, a shutter was installed on them, which did not allow rolling back.
Skates were improved and popularized every year. Already in 1840, in the Corse Halle tavern near Berlin, waitresses were serving food and chilled drinks while skating around the hall. This not only accelerated the service, but also made the videos more popular.
In 1940, Louis Legrange performed on roller skates in the play Le Prophete. And after another 17 years, skating rinks were opened for the first time at the Royal Opera House and on Central Street in London.
Despite all the attempts and methods to popularize, they were still rarely used among the broad masses. This was due to design flaws. Despite all attempts to improve, the skates were very poorly controlled and lacked brakes.
History of quads
The first "quads" - skates with two rows of wheels - were no longer offered by the French, but by the Americans. In 1863, D.L. Plympton developed the first skates with two rows of wheels. They were arranged in pairs on two axes and were made of boxwood. The quads were significantly more stable and could be ridden relatively safely forward or backward.
To spread its innovation among Americans, Plympton opens the first rollerdrome in Newport 3 years later. Over time, rollerdromes were opened not only in America, but also in Europe. And if before that, buying and skating was more a privilege of the rich, then with the opening of rollerdromes, the opportunity to learn has become available to almost everyone. In addition, cheaper analogues began to appear and almost everyone could buy such skates.
Quads have pushed inline skates out of the market for almost a century. Over time, the first brake was also patented for quads (1876). In the same year, an inventor's certificate was obtained for bearing wheels on the axle.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, inline videos have already been actively improved. The pedal model was also patented in 1913. It was a cross between regular inline skates and a bicycle. And in 1960, a patent was obtained for rollers with a boot. However, they did not become common at that time.
The active popularization of roller skates began only at the age of 80, when in 1979 hockey players, the Olson brothers, accidentally stumbled upon roller skates in a store. They decided that in the offseason, this could be a great replacement for regular skates. They developed new model... The frame wheels were attached to a hockey boot. With this invention, they turned to a company that produced commercials, but they were not interested in this idea. From that time on, the Olsons began to think about acquiring a copyright certificate. The release patent was acquired in 1981. The Olsons created the Ole's Innovative Sports company, which began to manufacture these products.
Over time, they retrained from roller hockey to roller skates for entertainment. This type of active recreation was already quite popular at that time. Over the past 20 years, its popularity has only grown. Today, videos are recognized as one of the most popular sports and outdoor activities. In parallel with the popularity of rollers, their design is also being improved.
Sliding wheels
The first patent for sliding wheels was obtained in 1905 in New York. John Jay Young proposed a design that could dynamically resize. It was a conventional two-wheel mechanism that had sliding wheels. However, this design did not gain much popularity at that time, because such rollers were less speedy and maneuverable than other models. However, over time, sliding wheels began to be installed on children's skates. In 1994, the Olson brothers released the first sliding inline videos for children. Sliding mechanisms have made it possible to significantly save the family budget of many parents, because a child's leg grows very quickly, and every year it is quite expensive to buy new ones. And sliding mechanisms help to change the size comfortably.
Since that time, the design has changed and improved slightly. Many innovations were invented that made both children's and adult skates more comfortable. The brake system has been improved. Over time, already at the beginning of the XXI century, sliding wheels began to be installed on quads. A few years later, sliding skates for children appeared, which made it possible to develop the present direction in children's skiing.
Roller Skates- these are low shoes, to which a specific frame is attached, containing from 2 to 5, sometimes six, wheels, which are designed to move both on a flat surface and off-road. Roller skates are analogous to moving on ice on classic skates. Use roller skates for fitness and outdoor activities.
The first mention of roller skates is subsidized in 1743. The inventor is unknown. The first formal presentation was made by John Joseph Merlin in 1760. Unfortunately, the design was not yet finalized to the ideal, and had a number of shortcomings. Accordingly, she was youthful and seemed traumatic for those around her. The invention was patented in 1819 by M. Ptible.
Roller skates until the middle of the 20th century were not like modern ones. The wheels were arranged in pairs, the so-called quads. They were designed by James Leonard Plympton in 1863 in America. In 1866, the first official rollerdrome was opened by Plympton.
The modern prototype of roller skates was developed and patented by William Brown in 1876. In the same year, a roller brake was also developed, and a similar design is still relevant today in quads.
The modern arrangement of in-line wheels was introduced to the world by two brothers Scott Olson and Brennan Olson in 1979. This arrangement of wheels was invented in 1960 by the Chicago Roller Skate Company. The company decided that the alignment of the wheels would offer great potential for ice hockey training. The first prototype skates used hockey skates + modern technology. In a few years, this type of roller skate became insanely popular and was used by many companies around the world. Olson's developments, in fact, opened up a new global industry.
Until 1990, a hard boot was used in roller skates, and only in 1995 the K2 company demonstrated its invention to the world - roller skates with a soft boot. The success of such rollers became overwhelming, and they were very popular among amateurs of recreational skating.
With the opening of Upsidedown in America, a new era began in roller skating. The first model released - Damocles - was revolutionary. The essence of this model was that all parts could be replaced with analog ones from other manufacturers. This made it possible for skaters to create videos to their taste and color. The company soon changed its name to USD and became one of the most respected companies in the aggressive skating market.
ROLLER SKATE CLASSIFICATION
Roller skates are divided according to the style of skating:
Fitness Is the most popular view roller skates. The arrangement of roller wheels can be either in one line or in two (quads). Key Features - a light weight, comfortable soft boot with the ability to wick moisture and heat. The load on the spine and joints is much less than in classic rollers.
Freeskate- these are rollers that are designed for jumping and overcoming obstacles. Distinctive feature: a stiff boot for stability, a sturdy frame that can withstand the stress of jumping, and a removable boot inside the boot for a tight fit.
Slalom- these are rollers that are designed for rolling along the markings from cones or performing various shapes. Feature of rollers: 1) Light weight 2) Rigid frame 3) Medium softness of the boot. These videos are usually chosen by professionals, or those who will purposefully practice slalom.
Aggressive- these are rollers for extreme skiing with jumping, spinning and acrobatic elements... Features: 1) Heavy and massive boot - for stability and shock absorption 2) Short and solid frame 3) Wide wheels for a stable landing.
For running - These are casters with large wheel diameter for high speed, no lateral support and with a light boot. Running on such rollers is a pleasure.
For figure skating Are rollers designed to perform elements similar to figure skating on ice skates. A distinctive feature of these rollers is the location of a special stopper in the front of the frame, which is necessary for rotation, as well as the wheels located in an arc, similar to the shape ice skates.
Hockey- these are videos that are designed for playing roller hockey. Feature: Low boot, good ventilation and maximum durability.
For off-road riding For off-road riding- these are rollers that are designed for rolling off the asphalt. The peculiarity of these rollers lies in the design of large pneumatic wheels that smooth out the unevenness of the surface.
Roller skates, or "rollers" in a simple way, appeared as a replacement for ice skates in the warm season and for indoor skating. Roller skates were first used in Northern Europe and Scandinavia, where ice skates were a popular means of transportation on frozen rivers and canals. During warmer seasons locals mastered the simplest models of roller skates: boots with wooden skates. Their design was similar to ice skates: the wheels were placed in one row - this design was called "inline", which means "in line", and the number of wheels varied. The first historical mention of roller skates dates back to 1743: they were used in a theatrical performance in London to imitate ice skates. All the details of this story, including the name of the creator, have been lost over the centuries. The first inventor whose name passed the test of time and came down to us was Joseph Merlin (in his honor, in our time, a rather popular model of Rollerblade rollers was named) in 1760 in London. Merlin used commercials to draw attention to his other inventions, highlighting the cutting edge technology used. He designed rollers with one row of small metal wheels and rode at balls, gatherings and celebrations while playing the violin. The design flaws, as well as the lack of skill, made maneuvering and braking difficult tricks: at one of the balls, the inventor, having lost control, crashed into a large and expensive wall mirror, broke it and was badly injured. In addition to Merlin himself, the reputation of the videos and their further development- those wishing to repeat the exploits of Merlin were found far from immediately.
Merlin did not patent his invention, as he was not sure of its technical completeness and functionality, which was confirmed by the incident with the mirror. The first patent for rollers was obtained only in 1819 in Paris by Monsieur Petitbled, his invention was inline rollers with three wheels.
In the photo (from left to right): Joseph Merlin 1760, Shaler's Rollers 1860, Petitbled Rollers 1819.
For the manufacture of wheels, it was proposed to use metal, wood or ivory. Monsieur Petitbled positioned these skates as a full-fledged replacement for ice skates, but technically the skates had a number of serious flaws. They could only be driven forward, the wheels from the proposed materials slipped, greatly complicating the control of the rollers. In subsequent years, several more variants of inline videos were released; were tricycle models, five-wheeled, they tried to solve the problem of handling by rockering the wheels (the outer wheels were set less than the central ones). Ruben Schaler proposed rubber or leather rings on the wheels in 1860 to increase traction. Also, in his inline model, the wheels were placed in a frame very similar to the modern one. However, none of these ideas had any noticeable success.
Two problems hindered the mass distribution of videos.
1) Poor maneuverability. On rollers it was possible to skate only straight, they were unstable, it was almost impossible to turn, to go backwards all the more. Basically, the reason was technical shortcomings: slippery wheels, little roller control, and also, the first skaters lacked skill.
2) Braking. The imperfection of the design, the lack of a regular brake and the low level of riding made it impossible to control the speed.
Because of these problems, commercials remained for more than a century the lot of eccentric loners or were used only on special occasions, primarily in the theater.
The massive popularity of roller skates was brought by James Plimpton, who in 1863 invented a completely new type of roller - quads, which actually marked the beginning of modern roller skating. Refusing to copy the ice skates and inline designs of its predecessors, Plympton fitted the wheels in pairs, two in front, two in the back. The casters have become much more stable, which means they are easier to use. For maneuverability, the wheels were mounted on a suspension with rubber shock absorbers, it could rotate and tilt in the direction of the turn, and the roller could turn simply by leaning in the right direction.
In the photo (from left to right): The first model of the quads in 1863, the rollerdrome in the 1880s, the improved quads in 1866, the beautiful stranger in the quads in the 1880s.
The braking problem was partially solved by the maneuverability of the rollers and their stability. Plympton did not confine himself to the production of videos, which, of course, were made by hand in those years and were not cheap. In 1866, he opened his own rollerdrome and skate rental in New York. He founded the roller skating association NY a, a system of professional tests and distinctive medals for roller skaters was developed, group training was conducted around the world.
For several years, Plympton has been refining the design of his videos. He improved the system of fastening to the boots, an all-metal model was made. It is worth noting that roller bearings were not yet invented. The first to propose the use of bearings to reduce friction during wheel rotation was D. Gidman in 1852, but practical application his invention was not found then. During 1876-1884, through the efforts of William Bone and Joseph Henry Hugh, the running gear of the rollers was improved, the wheel-hub-axle-bearing system was designed, and in 1884 Richardson received a patent for the installation of steel bearings in rollers. In 1876, a patent was obtained for the front brake. In the 1880s, the production of quads was put on an assembly line, which more than halved their price. By the end of the century, the improvement of the quads was almost completed, their design will remain unchanged for the next century.
In the photo: Rollerdrome 1885.
Backed by technical innovations, quads were rapidly gaining popularity. They have become truly massive and affordable entertainment. New types of skating are emerging, such as roller hockey - called roller polo - and dancing. In quads they ride the streets, dance, compete; national associations are organized and professional instructors emerge. First official hockey match roller skating took place in 1878. The American National Roller Polo League was founded in 1882. The new Colosseum roller track in Chicago in 1902 drew more than 7,000 people on its opening night. In Russia, there were also rollerdromes or "sketching rings". A.I. Kuprin writes in his 1910 story: "We are going to the skating ring. Round, smooth as ice, arena, and in the places for spectators there is an abyss of the audience, and, what is most offensive, half of them are our good acquaintances, with many of whom I have solid business connections. In the arena, young people of both sexes run and spin like crazy on skates with wheels. The noise is inexpressible! "
In the photo: Quads and their popularity. Late 19th century and early 20th century.
The movie industry pays attention to commercials. Charlie Chaplin more than decently owned rollers and in 1916 his film The Rink was released, where the main action took place at the rollerdrome.
In the photo: Quads 1910-20s.
What was happening with the inlines at that time? They found themselves in the shadow of the quads, unpopular but not forgotten. The inquisitive minds of the inventors did not abandon attempts to finalize their design and many solutions used in modern roller skates were presented.
In the photo: Inlines from the beginning of the 20th century.
Walter Nielson, New York, in 1892 introduces 14-wheel combined inline casters. In them, he suggests using rubber or leather pads for braking, this was the progenitor of modern standard brakes.
At the beginning of the 20th century, off-road inlines appeared, they had two large wheels and rode like a bicycle due to pedaling.
In 1900, inlines on two wheels were patented.
In 1905, a patent was obtained for sliding inline rollers.
In 1910, rollers were developed for hockey players with three wheels, with the outer ones being smaller than the central one.
Not widely used, inlines were used mainly professional athletes to imitate ice skates.
Roller skating in all forms gained popularity until the First World War, during which there was no time for roller skating. During the Great Depression, commercials began to gain popularity again due to their low cost. Charlie Chaplin, in one of his best films The Modern Times of 1936, already demonstrates stunt skating.
In 1937, the American National Rollerdrome Owners Association was founded. It is now known as the Rollersport Association. The only important change in the design of quads in the 20th century was the material of the wheels. They began to be made from rubber, and then from polyurethane. The rest of the quad designers remained conservative and believed that the best is the enemy of the good. In the world of inlines, innovations continued:
In 1938, Jet Skates appeared on the market, rollers of a modular design, they could be turned into skates, they also had a regular brake. The manufacturer stated that this is a unique development, although the first brake equipment was proposed in the middle of the 19th century.
In 1953, casters with two fully rubber wheels were developed. The manufacturer described them as quiet and agile.
In the 1960s, models for figure skating training appeared. They are manufactured with rocker and front brakes. In the same years, inlines with four wheels and a front brake were produced in the USSR. They can be seen in the movie "The Queen of the Gas Station" (1962)
In 1966, the Chicago Roller Company began producing inline rollers in which the chassis and boot were one piece. It was this model that later fell into the hands of the Olsons brothers.
The popularity of videos continues to grow. Jen Kelly, in the 1955 film Always Nice Weather, demonstrates very decent skating, even by today's standards. Boat, powerslide on quads, jumping, dancing. See for yourself.
The theme of roller skating continues with the 1968 film Funny Girl, for the leading role in this film Barbra Streisand wins an Oscar.
Photo: The classic movie poster features a girl in commercials.
In the 1970s, the roller world experienced a second boom, primarily in America. Roller skating is no longer just entertainment and recreation. Roller skating is cool! And the coolest thing is the disco roller. People line up for roller disco, Hollywood makes rollerdisco movies.
In the photo: Rollerdisko.
In addition to roller skating, other types of roller skating are also being developed: figure skating, speed skating, artist skating, freestyle, roller derby and roller hockey. Also street skating is becoming very popular. And, when nothing seemed to threaten the popularity of quads, inlines take revenge.
In 1979, professional hockey player Scott Olson caught the eye of old videos produced in the 60s by a Chicago roller company. He realized he could ride and train all year round and anywhere, not just on the ice. Inspired by the idea and using their experience of riding on existing inline models, Scott with brothers Brennan and Jim decided to make their skates, applying all the successful developments in the inline world: they redesigned the design - the skates became one-piece with polyurethane inserts for support - they installed polyurethane wheels, a metal frame , two bearings per wheel and a toe brake from quads. And Rollerblade Inc was founded in 1980 .. The first models had various problems, they were inconvenient to put on and take off, the brake was unreliable and fell off. 1983 saw the release of the first truly mass-produced TRS Lightning. In it, the unreliable toe brake was replaced with a heel brake, the boot was changed, the frame was made of fiberglass, the wheels were better closed from dirt. It was the end of the quads era and the beginning of the inline era. Other companies followed the market: K2, Ultrawheels, Salomon, Roces; there are more innovations, for example, the K2 softboot.
In the photo: Modern roller skates.
The rest is history as we all know. Inline videos are becoming more comfortable, more controllable and faster than quads, gaining massive popularity. Athletes speed skaters quickly switch to inlines, fitness skating is developing rapidly. A completely new direction of aggressive skates appeared, Salomon released in the early 2000s a line of freeskate skates and freestyle slalom was slowly developing. The first Rollerclub store opens in Russia. In 2005, the Kirill Ryazantsev Roller School, the first roller school in Russia, was formed. In 2006 year famous athlete Sebastien Lafargue launches Seb's first commercials, which will become the standard of modern commercials.
Studying the history of the videos, you can pay attention to an interesting fact. For centuries, designers have tried to attach brakes to rollers, convinced that the braking problem stemmed from the lack of a brake. But, as soon as athletes began to design the rollers, based on their understanding of riding technique - the rollers became well controlled, with grippy wheels and excellent lateral support, it became possible to effectively maneuver and brake in "technical" ways - plow, t-stop, power slide, parallel , magic and other slides. And the brake became unnecessary.
Video: Freeskate 2008. The best French freeskaters, by Kirill Ryazantsev.
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Each of us at least once in our life, but in fact much more often, has come across roller skates on the streets and in parks. It's hard to imagine: for more than two and a half centuries, this wonderful invention has been giving joy to both adults and children. Want to know about the history of roller skating? Read the full article or click on the picture to move to the corresponding section.
How and when did roller skates appear? This is where opinions differ. But most historians agree that our favorite videos were born in England in the middle of the 19th century. The 19th century skates are those that are most similar to modern quads (4 wheels).
First out-of-control castors on metal wheels
Of course, this was not the first variation of the invention. A hundred years earlier, around 1745, the Englishman John Joseph Merlin created rollers with many metal wheels, which are very interesting to look at. But for some reason, the model did not receive mass distribution. Interesting fact: the inventor was also a good violinist and often gave performances at balls, dissecting through the halls on rollers. One of these performances ended very enchanting: a spectacular collision with a mirror, which shattered to smithereens. How it all ended - history is silent. Apparently, this influenced the unpopularity of the "Merlin" videos.
Inline casters with wooden frame
Many people think that the rollers with the system of wheels "inline" (in a row) appeared later than the quads. However, this is not entirely true. Back in 1819, an enterprising Frenchman named Petitble patented rollers with 3 wheels installed in a row. The wheels were halfway into a wooden frame. All this interesting design was tied with a strap to the shoe. Later, many repeated this principle, and the number of wheels varied from 2 to 6 pieces.
Plympton's first patented quads
Let's return to the rollers with 4 wheels, which were introduced and patented by the American James Plympton. The stable four-wheel design has even been fitted with a brake, taking this prototype roller to a new level of comfort. And this is 1863! With the passage of time, many budget analogs of "Plympton" videos appeared, and they became available to the general population. The 4-wheel design has gained great popularity: they not only skated on such rollers, but also performed spectacular dances. Until the end of the 20th century, quads remained the most popular rollers in the world.
The first rollerdrome
But, as we all understand, the sidewalks of the second half of the 19th century were not very suitable for roller skating. Therefore, specialized rollerdromes began to appear, which only wealthy segments of the population could visit. The first of them was opened already in 1866 (for comparison: Serfdom was abolished in Russia 5 years earlier).
Rolleblade: how the classics were born
Things started to change in the 1960s when Scott and Brennan Olson decided to revive and improve inline videos. According to some version, they fired up the ideas because they wanted to give hockey players (as they were themselves) the opportunity to train in the absence of ice and skates. The brothers took the Chicago Roller Skates as a basis and improved by arranging the wheels in a row. After 20 years of searching, in 1980, Scott registered Rollerblade, which has been the world leader in roller skates for over 30 years.
These videos quickly found their admirers and soon outstripped quads in popularity. However, the first Rollerblade models had a significant drawback: a hard boot, created by analogy with the hockey version, gave good protection, but did not provide sufficient comfort for long skiing.
The problem was solved by the company - another of the world's top manufacturers of roller skates. They created the technology for the production of a soft roller boot - Soft Boot - which other manufacturers quickly picked up.
The modern history of roller skates
The history of videos does not stand still. Now it is no longer possible to divide all the rollers only according to the wheel arrangement. During this time, many styles of skating have appeared in the world, and, therefore, types of rollers: fitness, freeskate, slalom, speed skate, aggressive and others.
You can understand all the variety and understand which videos to choose on our website. The Rollerpower store of rollers and skates presents the best models from the leading manufacturers of the industry from Europe, America, Russia: Rollerblade, K2, Powerslide, Tech Team and many others.