3. What Are Skates?
Skates are like
roller blades. But
they are more risky
and challenging.
They have a front
break and in most
cases a heel
protection clump.
Skates are more
competitive.
4. Pros Of Skates
Great If you’re
looking at
competitive skating.
Tricks are easy to do-
if your wiling to
learn.
Great way to exercise
Fun and energetic
Great way to get
involved in social
events.
5. Cons of Skates
Most skates cant be used
outside.
Very challenging and hard
to learn
Front breaks are more
likely to not help you when
you fall over.
Heel protection clump can
make it harder to skate as
your heel is higher than
your toes
Laces are less reliable
than Velcro, plastic tie etc.
7. What are Blades?
Blades are Highly
advanced outdoor
and indoor modern
skates
They have a back
Break and a
comfortable/safe boot
They are great for
outdoor cross country
competitions.
8. Pros of Blades
•Blades are light-
weight
•Very energy
efficient
•Not hard to learn
•Fast skating is
mostly done with
blades
•Can go inside and
outside
9. Cons Of Blades
•Because they’re safer
than skates they are
more costly and
expensive
•Clip-locks are flicked
by each other as they
are both on the inside
boot causing many
trips.
•Harder to learn ticks as
there is no front beak.
•A single rock can shift
the smooth flow of a
ride.
