How Do You Edge On In-Line Speed Skates?
Check the bottoms of your in-line skates if you’ve been using them for a while. Notice how parts of the wheels have been worn down. Depending on your skating style, you may notice the inner portion of the wheel is worn, or perhaps the outer portion is. The wear and tear of your wheels is caused by edging, one of the fundamental parts of in-line skating. Edging can best be defined as the use of one portion of your wheels. There are three wedges to your wheels, the inside, outside and center. Stand on a flat surface wearing your skates. Slightly bend your ankles so your weight is being placed on the outside of your wheels. This is known as outside edging. Bend your ankles inward and redistribute your weight onto the inside portion of your wheels. This is the basis for inside edging Return your ankles to an unbent position. Your weight is placed directly on the bottom of your wheels, creating the start of center edging. Skate forward and as you begin to build momentum, push forward with y
