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.

Sometimes, especially on trails longer than 20 miles, and in high heat
in the middle of the summer, you may start to fatigue due to
dehydration or if your calorie burn has exceeded your calorie intake
for the day. Under these circumstances, it’s good to have a means by
which you can conserve your energy until you reach the end of the trail.
One approach is to use longer strides and glides. Let me explain!

Advanced skaters sometimes prefer to use the T-stop as a quick way to slow down.
However, excessive use of this means of stopping can prematurely wear out
the inside edges and the profile of your wheels. If this isn’t a major concern for
you, by all means use the T-stop when it’s to your advantage to do so. The T-stop is
applied by forming a T-shape with your skates.