Roller Blading or Roller Skating – Which is Easier?

Many people want to know what is easier – roller blading or roller skating? Most people imagine quad roller skates to be easier to train on as compared to inline skates, or roller blades, the truth is that many people, including children, find inline skates to be really easy. If you've not tried inline skates thinking it would be too hard, read on. Stability While roller skates have a wider base, the roller skate plate is short and extends from just under the toe to the heel. This can cause forward and backward falls while the skater is learning. It may also result in wheel clipping (the wheels on one skate may clip the wheels on the other skate), causing a fall. While learning to quad roller skate, it is important keep the feet separate, which can be difficult for children, who have such little legs! On the other hand, inline skates have a longer frame (past the toes and behind the heel). This makes them stable and less vulnerable to wheel clipping. Stoppi...