This section of our web guide focuses on equipment, gear, supplies, and other products associated with roller sports.
These may include various inline skating disciplines, roller skating, and scootering.
Some of the inline skating disciplines (Vert skating, aggressive inline skating, inline figure skating, and inline alpine skating) are included under Extreme Sports, while others (inline skating, inline hockey, inline skater hockey, and roller soccer) are more appropriate for this category, although there is room for overlap.
Roller skating disciplines include artistic roller skating, roller speed skating, jam skating, roller derby, rink hockey, road skating, and roller skiing.
While freestyle scootering might be considered an extreme sport, scootering itself is not necessarily extreme, so we will be including non-motorized scootering and freestyle scootering in this category, or a subcategory.
Although skateboarding is a roller sport that is not necessarily extreme, rather than having two categories for skateboarding, we are including skateboarding products in our Skateboarding & Longboarding category within our Extreme Sports section.
Roller sports encompass a large family of activities, most of which share core equipment like skates or scooters, protective gear, maintenance tools, apparel, and accessories. Additionally, training aids might be used, such as balance trainers, plyometric boxes for skaters, and agility cones.
General roller sports gear includes the skates, either quad (four-wheel) skates or inline (wheeled single-file) skates in recreational, fitness, and specialist forms, with boots of leather or synthetic composite, a chassis (plates/frames) in aluminum or carbon fiber. Major brands of roller skates include Riedell, Sure-Grip, and Moxi, while Rollerblade, K2, Powerslide, and Bont represent the inline skate market. There are others, as well. RC Sports, the world's largest roller distributor, carries custom skate kits, wheels, plates, apparel, and rink supplies.
Protective gear may include helmets, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads, and hip pads. Protective pads are composed of two key parts: a hard shell (typically made of ABS or PP) and a cushioning layer, usually EVA foam. Brands of protective gear include Pro-Tec, Triple Eight, G-Form, and Rollerblade X-Gear.
Maintenance and accessories used in roller sports include various tools, such as T-wrenches, bearing presses, Allen wrenches, lubricant, and wheel truing kits. Parts include bearings (ABEC-rated, Swiss), wheels (urethane, 72-110 mm), frames, toe stops, and brake systems. Major retailers of maintenance tools and accessories include Inline Warehouse, RC Sports, and Amazon.
Apparel and brands might include breathable performance tops, compression shorts, skate socks, skate bags, wheel bags, and tool pouches. Brands include VNLA, Pacer, Radar, and Roller Skate Nation.
Manufacturers of inline skating equipment and gear include Rollerblade Twister, K2 VO2, Powerslide Phuzion, and Bont Riot, while Bauer, CCM, Mission, True, Graf, and Tempish produce equipment and gear for inline hockey and skater hockey.
Brands of other specific disciplines include: artistic roller skating (Jackson Ultima, Chaya, Risport, and Moxi), roller speed skating (Bont, Luigino, Rollerblade Speed, and Powerslide), jam skating (Moxi, SugarSkate, and Impala), roller derby (Riedell, Sure-Grip, Antik, Bont, and Gir.X), rink hockey, also known as hard-boot floor hockey (Oxa, Salming, and Azemad), roller skiing (Swenor, Fischer, Alpina, and Salomon), and non-motorized scootering (Madd Gear, Envy, Fuzion, Sacrifice, Ethic, Globber, and Razor).
Manufacturers and retailers of equipment, gear, and other products associated with roller sports are appropriate for this category.
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Known for its action sports and outdoor-living products, Bravo Sports was founded in 1997 and is based in Santa Fe Springs, California. Its core products include skateboards, scooters, roller skates, and other ride-ons under brands like Pulse Performance, Satellite, Maple, and Kryptonics, as well as protective gear sold under Kryptonics, VFX Gear, and World Industries. Bravo began making roller skate wheels years ago and eventually developed roller skates, now offering a complete line of skates.
https://www.bravosportscorp.com/
Located in Brunswick, Georgia, Connie's Skate Place is a family-owned skate shop that has been matching skaters with custom wheels since 1996. They carry a large selection of skate styles, including quad roller skates (indoor, outdoor, speed, jam, rhythm, and artistic), fitness, speed, and hockey inline skates, as well as wheels, plates, toe stops, safety gear, and tools. Their signature "Create-A-Skate" packages enable customers to mix and match boots, plates, and wheels.
https://www.conniesskateplace.com/
Founded in 2008 and handmade in Red Wing, Minnesota, by Riedell, Moxi Skates is a roller skate brand that features each boot with drum-dyed or hand-sorted suede or vinyl uppers, moisture-wicking Dri-Lex liners, and high-impact aluminum or PowerDyne plates, all assembled to deliver both style and durability. Its core lineup includes Beach Bunny, Lolly, Panther, and Rainbow Rider, each of which is featured on the company's website, with photos, descriptions, size charts, and online shopping.
https://www.moxiskates.com/
Launched in 1994 by skaters, Powerslide is 100% skater-owned, staffed, and operated by people who play rolling sports. Powerslide was the first to popularize 3-wheel tri-skates and 125mm wheels, opening up speed and agility previously impossible on four small wheels. They invented the Trinity frame mounting system for stability and power transfer, as well as height-adjustable brakes. Featured are inline skates, roller skates, protective gear, and accessories.
https://powerslide.com/
In business since 1958, RC Sports claims to be the world's largest distributor and wholesaler of roller sports products. Specializing in the wholesale distribution of pro scooters, roller skates, inline skates, and all types of skate-related accessories. Located in Lenexa, Kansas, with exceptional shipping routes to the entire United States and beyond, the company sells and services all major brands, providing dealers with up-to-date, full-color product catalogs and same-day shipping.
https://www.rcsports.com/
Riedell Shoe Inc. was founded in Red Wing, Minnesota, by Paul Riedell, a former employee of Red Wing Shoes, who sought to design affordable ice skates. Riedell is also the manufacturer of Moxi, a fashion-forward, colorful brand of roller skates, as well as roller derby- and park-focused brand Antik Skates. Riedell also produces Gumball toe stops, Moto bearings, and CIB wheels. Its process, brands, featured press, employment opportunities, and contacts are posted.
https://riedellskates.com/
Ruby Roller Sports is a Kansas City-based wholesale distributor specializing in roller skates, inline skates, ice skates, protective gear, and accessories. They also offer drop-ship services for qualified retailers, although they do not sell directly to consumers. A wholesale sign-up form is available for registered businesses, along with drop-ship options. RBS partners with leading skate manufacturers to cover every discipline. Its hours of operation and contacts are posted on the website.
https://www.rubyrollersports.com/
USA Roller Sports (USARS) is the national governing body for competitive roller sports, including inline skating and roller skating, in the United States. Purchases made through its official online store contribute directly to the development and advancement of its athletes and their respective disciplines. Included are branded apparel, headgear, sports bottles, iPhone cases, and tote bags, which may be viewed and purchased from its online catalog. Sale items are highlighted.
https://www.shopusarollersports.com/
Founded in California in 1936, the company is still headquartered in California, where it produces roller skates, plates, wheels, toe stops, hardware, protective gear, and derby gear. Originating with John L. Wintz's rubber-inlay wheels, an innovation that boosted grip and ride smoothness, the company's products can be purchased directly from the website or from any of several authorized skate shops and roller rinks that carry Sure-Grip gear. The company also sponsors events.
https://www.suregrip.com/
