Which skates are easier? Quads or Inlines? Asha compares the differences to help you choose.

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This technique led discussion about the differences, advantages and disadvantages of inline and quad skates, hopes to inform your decision making. Many people make the wrong purchase (for them) and later regret it when they have to buy other skates.
Additional points to remember are that Inlines are way more suited to outdoor skating where surfaces are imperfect. Quads were designed and are best indoors on super smooth (think roller disco) floors. If skating outdoors on quads you’ll have a harder time with rough surfaces and will need even more speed and precise technique to not get caught out.
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@uh6537 4 жыл бұрын

Inline on one foot and quad on the other, then you are level 10+

@cake4964 3 жыл бұрын

Oml

@melodyshart7572 3 жыл бұрын

I think the most important difference between quads and inlines are that inlines were built for outdoors and quads were built for roller rinks. Unless you have a very nice smooth area to skate over get inlines or you will be tripping over every little crack 😞

@Daniela777. 3 жыл бұрын

Speed, in my opinion, makes a difference on trippin over cracks and imperfections on the floor. I've notice it when I'm skating on the streets, if I'm not confident enough about my legs and go slower I'm definitely tripping in any cracks, but if I'm more confident about my performance and go a bit faster those cracks are a thing I just passed on.

@kari5765 3 жыл бұрын

Not to the be know it all but there are a lot of adjustments that can be made to quad skates (wheels,toe stops, plate, boot) and the one in particular I'm going to say is you can change the wheels to outdoor wheels. They have a different hardness and are usually larger than wheels for indoor skates.

@melodyshart7572 3 жыл бұрын

@@kari5765 Yea thats tru, i just meant that literally when they started closing down roller rinks after the 70s, they invented inlines which are more suited for outdoors.

@kari5765 3 жыл бұрын

@@melodyshart7572 Yeh, I totally get it. I was just saying in case other people don't know that lots of adjustments could be made to quad skates to really customize it to each person.

@skye387 3 жыл бұрын

Soo, it's better to buy inline if you're going to use it outside a lot without having to buy the custom stuff first? Because everything seems expensive, but I wanted to try...

@stephmo371 4 жыл бұрын

Asha is out here showing us she's the goddess of skate 🤙🏼 much respect

@alexandercavendishsimson3962 4 жыл бұрын

“Learn one, or the other......” Proceeds to put one of each, on different legs 😆👍😎. Great skills, great tutoring, I could watch & listen to you all day, keep up the good work.

@nicolelee2205 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you skate with a different type of skate on each foot has done my head in! Amazing. I like your tutorials too. Thanks.

@deshawntoolive1369 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 25 now and been using inlines all my life. Quads feel almost impossible for me to skate in at this point because it feels weird not having wheel support in the front of the skate so I’m constantly tripping forward

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Though the short length can cause that I think it's a matter of time. The same happens when you ride fitness inlines for a long time and then want to try freeskate inlines, because the frame is shorter, but you get used to it with practice.

@enonz761 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, it is a weird feeling at first. Took mr about 40 minutes to start feeling my balance. Quads are much easier to maneuver in my opinion. They just do what you tell them 😊

@deshawntoolive1369 3 жыл бұрын

@@enonz761 Yeah I should update this comment cause now I’m in a $350 Pair of quads and they’re absolutely fantastic I’m never going back to Inline skates 😂 I can finally Jam skate

@kellygarcia182 Жыл бұрын

Same girl!!!!

@brandimiller764 Жыл бұрын

Same here I thought my brain was broken that I cant figure out quads

@Mary-vz5qq 4 жыл бұрын

As a beginner who lives in Greece I didn't have plenty of quad shoes to chose from. So I bought a quad in a boot like those with blades. In the beginning I was so disappointed that they were not as beautiful as the brands of the US, however then I realized that that type of boot gave me more support. Yes, of course is it heavier but it helped me to never fall. I have my boots 3 months now and I never fell.

@Halfling4 3 жыл бұрын

You are from Greece,too?!

@Mary-vz5qq 3 жыл бұрын

@@Halfling4 Ω, ναι! Κι εσύ ξεκίνησες roller skating;

@Halfling4 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mary-vz5qq για την ακρίβεια σκέφτομαι να ξεκινήσω να ασχολούμαι πιο σοβαρά με αυτά.Κάνω πολύ σπάνια γιατί δυστυχώς δεν έχω δικό μου ζευγάρι.

@Mary-vz5qq 3 жыл бұрын

@@Halfling4 Είναι πολύ ωραίος τρόπος να περνάς την ώρα σου. Βέβαια στην Ελλάδα δεν έχουμε πολλούς χώρους για να κάνουμε, αλλά εγώ τα έχω περισσότερο για να πηγαίνω βόλτες. Ειδικά στην καραντίνα είναι ένας ωραίος τρόπος να περνάς την ώρα σου και να βγαίνεις έξω να ξεσκάς.

@Halfling4 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mary-vz5qq το ξέρω. Θα ήθελα πολύ να πάρω.

@kuro758 3 жыл бұрын

From my experience you're gonna fall way more on quads than on inlines😁

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

The shorter wheel base of quads does make it more likely for backward falls (if a skater has incorrect technique). However on inlines the instability is more sideways than backwards (if the technique is wrong). They each have their ways to be unstable if you do the wrong thing.

@lia-hk5oq 5 ай бұрын

really? i feel like you have more balance with quads, i have good control with quads but never tried inlines .. i want to start skating with inlines though

@e_lena9656 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, how can that even be possible to skate on them both at the same time? 😃 it's super cool! 👏👏👏personally, I really like the both types of skates, and yes, the balance is probably the main point of difference between them

@Sorrowsofthemoon 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Asha! I'll be linking this video to all of my friends who ask me this exact same question over and over forever :)

@latoyam.1156 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@amyzurakowski3016 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos Asha! I just took up my inlines more seriously. I started skating more regularly as I am in the late stages of recovering from Achilles tendon rupture surgery (reverse tumbling off-landing, I am an adult gymnast, and grew up doing ballet). It is really helping me gain strength and endurance again. Anyway I found your videos and have been taking your lessons and finding out how much I need to fix. I always just transferred stuff I picked up from ice skates (which is probably also bad form, and I can transfer your lessons to ice!.) But my skating already improved tremendously! The hardest part was figuring out how to stroke with outside edges, it's getting there. Although I can't hold them yet and struggle with smooth front crossovers, luckily the back aren't too bad! I just bought quad skates as well! They feel so strange I have to get used to the shorter front-back base. They felt so bizarre when I first put them on, I couldn't skate, it was funny, but I started getting the hang of it. I am hoping one day I will be able to one-foot spin on them like I do on ice skates (like a sit-spin) because inlines that's nearly impossible (without toe-stop picks) and would probably take many years. Can you do a video on proper form for preventing knee pain? I was skating so much my weak leg knee got bad tendonitis. I have been on a break from skating to heal it. But I am not sure if it's the way I am skating, or just doing too much on that leg too quick (it was non-weight bearing back in Jan for a month, and I've had lots of PT). I lean so far forward I have all this pressure in my knees, especially going backwards. I have almost all my weight in my toes, and maybe I am putting too much up front. Part of that is fear of falling backwards too, unlike gymnastics there are no mats and asphalt is rough! Yes, I wear all the gear. Anyway keep up the good work on the videos! I think you are one of the best skating teachers out there, and such a beautiful skater! You make things so clear and break it down well. Too bad you couldn't post any old quad figure skating videos, I'd love to see that! Thanks again, sorry for the long comment. I'll keep watching! :)

@fandesoniaalicia 2 жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with your videos and your style, thanks

@gamerofrage5389 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, straight to point no BS love it.. thank you! I Would love to see more videos of you doing quad tutorials. Love & respect from south London

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. I'll place this in the list for future videos. Any subject in particular?

@gamerofrage5389 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos it would be great to see the comparison when doing a particular move on quads instead of inlines, for example when backwards powerslide or backward crossovers for speed etc. I feel like the foot placement would be very different compared to inclines and visually it would be nice to see a professional show the difference.

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Wow! Yes, I think Asha will be very excited about comparing techniques. Thank you so much!

@tomchernota8051 3 жыл бұрын

BEST video out there regarding matter of difference of techniques....

@JeremyMcCant 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, quads are better for moving around and dancing, but Inline skates are easier to fly around corners. Quads can make you go super fast on a straightaway, but I actually go faster on Inlines anyway lol. Both are great and have their uses.

@MartinaakaCherri 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! We get asked this question a lot too! Thanks for the concise info!

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a very common querie yes and much misunderstood

@anthonylopez5650 4 жыл бұрын

I learned on inlines first and then I wanted to try quads. My first set of quads have a speed skating boot so, you have no ankle support but the transition from inlines to quads was pretty simple just needed to fine tune the trucks and i realized that with quads i needed to put more pressure on my heels instead of the balls of my feet like I did on inlines. Overall, I believe starting inlines first builds strong ankles because of how easily your ankle can roll side to side. Also, i can still turn on a dime and carve in and around all the kiddos at the rink just as easily with my quads as I did on inlines.

@goodgirl5824 3 жыл бұрын

Girl!!! you are Insane on those skates!! It’s MESMERIZING!!! That was so DOPE!!! 🛼🔥🔥🔥

@elletzie2923 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video I've seen on the topic. Thank you. I went from figure skates to roller skates, and I feel like I've been struggling pretty hard to adjust, and this video has given me some good perspective on why that is ^^; maybe I should have gone with rollerblades instead

@naitomea14 3 жыл бұрын

As a child I had Inline skates and I was a few times in a year on the ice rink. Today my Quads will arrive and I can't wait to try these. I never skated with quads. So, I hope, I can make it xD

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy yhtem. It will take a bit of time.Check out my beginner free trials on my website for online Quads learning. Much better tan anything on KZfaq I've offered. skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-roller-skate-courses/

@jhezzy 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. I only purchased the inline skates while waiting 10 weeks for my quads to arrive. Now quads shud be arriving any day and was wondering if switching back and forth would hinder my learning inline, which of course, you answered. Thanks so much. I'm determined to really learn inline. Thank you! ⛸

@veganmagick7251 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I did the same! My roller skates aren't here yet though. I'm loving inlines so far

@anthonytaylor7928 4 жыл бұрын

Why does it take ten weeks for a pair of roller skates to come?

@Jenjenbuttonx 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! That's in Brighton!!! I'll have to look out for you when I'm skating on the Promenade!

@vishnudanraj2570 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I never knew you can skate with quad & inline at the same, you're such a great skater......

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I was just making the point that they are more similar than different. if they were totally different it would be almost impossible to skate on each simultaneously. But really, wheels are wheels. There is too much talk about how different they are! The main difference is my inlines are much taller than my quads but that's just wheel size. The mechanics of skating is the same.

@Hufflebear 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have used both before. But the last time I tried quads I couldn't anymore, last time I used in lines took 30 minutes to feel comfortable again. I just ordered both to see which. Amazing to see you use both at the sametime

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Id never done that before so was curious how it would feel. I ws just trying to show that the technique in both is the same. They are more similar than different.

@t.terrell7037 3 ай бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideosdo you have a recommendation for a good budget skate for beginner for those in US since some of the recommendations are not available in US ? Also I’m hearing mixed info about soft or hard boot for a beginner with most saying stay away from soft…but I don’t know if that’s m going to like this as a hobby so don’t want to break the bank…thanks

@JohnPaul-oz9bx Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks so much. Also, lovely to sea Brighton beach 🇬🇧

@wongowonga Жыл бұрын

great video. no bs, straight to the point. Subbed.

@jr9329 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr. When I saw her skating so gracefully wearing that, I don't know what I felt was jealousy or envy 🤭

@ChuChild 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you!

@1corinthians139 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Asha what a cool video! Just found this. Am considering getting the inlines for the support hope I can do it!!!

@SkatefreshVideos Жыл бұрын

Go for it! But PLEASE start your inline skating life with the absolute basics explained in FULL by me in these 2 videos. These give you everything I'd share in a real class (na don't my usual abbreviated KZfaq snippets). You'll get lifetime access to these 2 vids which I promise will make all the difference to your skating. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-beginner-level-free-trial/ Let me know how you get on.

@beatrizwatanabe4615 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning quad and I'm loving it! The inline seems scary to me hahaha it must be difficult to stand

@Pippito 3 жыл бұрын

It's actually not that hard. Because there's ankle support, it helps keeping your balance. What's hard for me is stopping lol

@crazyweirdg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful

@May04bwu 3 жыл бұрын

I had quad skates as a kid (around 6 y.o.), grew out of them and then never had any skates ever. Now I'm 26, I ran into your videos and they make me wanna learn how to skate in all possible ways. I borrowed inline skates from my mum and bought ice skates a while ago, which I'm too scared to try. When I learn these two, I wanna get quad skates.

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Don't be scared of ice. Lots of things are much easier to do on ice.

@tracyheath6076 2 жыл бұрын

Have 2 pair of quads, one with wheels for indoors and one with wheels for outdoors. Loosening trucks makes a big difference and learning to stagger feet when using quads out doors can benefit you and eliminate many issues.. Zen wheels for quads) for outdoors can certainly get some speed if thats what your looking for . And also Reidell has a nice quality higher up the shin boot for support. That heel on my quads makes a big difference when doing dances and jumps for me anyway outdoors. Thinking about pulling out my inlines to use and gain that experience and challenge.

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Nice summary. I also love the look of the Reidells and have several friends who swear by them. I also love the heel. Miss it on my inlines when dancing!

@sister-jayy-of-judah2253 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up I had to use quad skates at the skating rink. I hated them because they were heavy. When I turned 11 or 12 my grandmother bought me some inlines. They were lighter and I went everywhere around the neighborhood and down long hills in them. I do want to get some quads now so I can learn to jam skate.

@updatingpriors 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa, I didn't know quad plates on hockey boots was a thing?! So cool, I want one now.

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. In fact, there is a quads hockey sport version that comes from the sport called hockey, but it's played on tarmac instead of ice.

@updatingpriors 4 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos Thanks for the response! In the U.S. I had only heard of inline roller hockey. I'm so glad that I learned about quad roller hockey today, thanks for the info.

@swingstylez 4 жыл бұрын

You can put quad trucks on a pair of Doc Martins too! Quads are very versatile like that.

@ij5om1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner and had option to learn with quads or inline. I found the inlines easier and they looked nicer too! So I've have stayed with them. Bought an inline pair.

@1corinthians139 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thanks for sharing. I’m about to get a pair of inlines what’s brand do u recommend? And what is one reason why u think they are easier?

@ij5om1 Жыл бұрын

@@1corinthians139 I seemed to have more control with the inline, but rolled pretty fast on the quads which wasnt good for a beginner. My brand is Rollerblade and I have no complaints with.

@t.terrell7037 3 ай бұрын

@@ij5om1which rollerblade did you get? Cruiser?

@samanthazone7128 4 жыл бұрын

Great Topic..

@DJ_Lessus 4 жыл бұрын

Se ve tan fácil patinar, que aún no aprendo ni a frenar bien, seguiremos practicando con tus videos. Saludos desde México

@FranciscoTornay 4 жыл бұрын

Síiii, hay que practicar. Ánimo, saludos desde España

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Hola. Soy Sergio del Team Skatefresh. Te sugiero revisar la lista de reproducción que tiene Asha en su canal con videos en español para principiantes. También puedes tomar su video curso online que es más extenso y detallado, también con versión en español.

@keithd9705 Жыл бұрын

Your an excellent skater! Brilliant video too thankyou!

@SkatefreshVideos 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! This was fun to do.

@2121love 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@madeofstarlight22 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of which one to get for my birthday! Like most people, I thought quads were obviously easier. But now I'm really considering inlines. Also, where I live most shops don't sell quads. I also don't fancy the raised heel. It's like wearing high heels, which personally in my opinion can damage your foot & posture. I'm just worried I can't balance on inlines....and I don't even know if skating is for me. I just want to make use of my legs :p. But really, great video, I think I might get the inline skates!

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

How do you know you can't balance on inlines? I promise if you think you can't it's because you are not bending your knees correctly. Check out these beginner lessons BEFORE you even put your new skates on and do the movements off skates first. Then I think you'll see why you were unstable. I promise this will help. Click Free trial on this page; skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-beginner-level-full-course/

@kuro758 3 жыл бұрын

Hey which ones did you end up buying? & how's that goin?

@pammoore4326 Жыл бұрын

#SkatefreshAsha If I only had your rhythm. You were born for skating. Thank you for this video. My Happy Space

@brianbice2819 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome skating skills.

@KimperialMarch 2 жыл бұрын

Derby girl here. Even with outdoor wheels, my quads are far too reactive to imperfections, which makes outdoor skating feel scarier than it should be. I've thought about getting inlines because they're much better outdoors and I must take advantage of the nice weather.

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. You're right! It's the quadrangular layout, the wheel size/width, the short plate, etc. what makes quads dangerous on rough surfaces. In the 70's and 80's people used to skate outdoors on quads but it was a problem because the surfaces are most of the time uneven. Inlines were the solution! Notice that Asha does skate outdoors on quads but she uses this specific spot in Brighton only, or in the disco. When she hits the road she rides inlines which are not only safer but also way faster.

@pepperspikes1849 3 жыл бұрын

derby skates / speed skates don’t have a raised heel, so i’ve seen some inline skaters recommend them if you’re transitioning from inlines to quads and you want a sort of similar feel (it won’t be completely the same of course - quads still have a shorter wheel base as you said, so less longitudinal stability). also, i wanted to mention that many newer quad skate models actually do have pretty good ankle support without being too stiff to provide enough bend, but i also still think inlines provide more ankle stability (because it is needed for inline skates - one company, flaneurz, even does not make their product, shoes made into detachable roller skates, in inline versions; only quads, because there is enough lateral stability in quads that it’s safe enough to make many regular shoe types into quad skates). anyway, just wanted to mention those things! loved seeing you wear a quad skate on one foot and an inline on the other! i didn’t think this was possible tbh haha. i will probably never try it myself either but it was amazing

@sriforfuture 2 жыл бұрын

You are my sketing Guru 🙏

@danielaskater 4 жыл бұрын

Super lady,thanks for that explanation

@jconline7204 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot fron France ;)

@elizetes7313 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@SkatefreshVideos 8 ай бұрын

You're most welcome. Which skates are you on? Or are you doing both?

@Lumberjack-drummer 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that one foot quad. One foot inline, classic....you make it look Sooo easy....nice work, love your work..

@enonz761 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner, I couldn't decide which type I like more, so I ordered both! Now I am terrible on both types, lol 😆

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Just concentrate on one type for now, leave the other for later. The skills learned with one will apply to the other, but don't do both at the same time because your brain-body connection needs to assimilate the process with one first.

@suzannegardiner6390 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Asha! I was thinking the same thing as Sniffer about the wheels. It seems that even outdoor wheels on quads do not roll as smoothly over debris and rougher surfaces. Inlines are better for that in my experience.

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed if you think about the surface area touching the ground with 8quads wheels they “feel” every bump in the asphalt much more than the curved inline wheels which have much less wheel touching the ground. That’s why quads are soooo much slower.

@brookeardile6219 4 жыл бұрын

The radius of the wheels also makes a big difference. A lot of urban and fitness inline skates have much larger wheels, which means the impact angle that detritus is hitting the wheel at is much lower, and so when you do hit a pebble or rough pavement it's easier to just roll over it. Quad wheels always seem tiny by comparison to the 90+ mm wheels of many inline skates.

@TIJEY-BEG 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing moves. I can skate backwards quite a while already, but must spend much more time to learn those elegant moves.

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Just spend 20mins working on your transitions between forwards and backwards every time you skate and soon you'll be linking together transitions into these kind of sequences. Then it's called "Flow".

@TIJEY-BEG 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos yes, not easy, but I keep trying.

@julidesagiroglu7386 3 ай бұрын

Both are lovely❤🎉

@KUMAR_BOBBY621 4 жыл бұрын

Nice👌👌👌

@Snifffski 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting video 👍. Do inlines' larger, bullet-profile wheels make handling rough surfaces (i.e. everywhere in the UK! 😉) easier than quads' smaller, flat-profile wheels?

@FranciscoTornay 4 жыл бұрын

They certainly do! Outdoor city skating on (most) inlines tends to be easier and smoother. Among inlines, the larger the wheels, the smoother the ride, to a point. I'm a inliner skater but I have seen quadders handling the city anyway. I guess it takes a bit of a different technique and more experience to make it work. You still need to master the inline technique for rough-surface riding anyway, it's just somewhat easier to handle on them

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed that’s true. The flat quads wheels compared to the curved inline wheels makes this huge difference in speed and comfort over the rough.

@FranciscoTornay 4 жыл бұрын

Btw, Asha, that would be a great video: how to ride rough surfaces on quads, maybe even comparing it to inlines

@plantifulvegan4198 3 жыл бұрын

She's amazing

@Lo-pd4tx 2 жыл бұрын

How can you do that? Amazing! Thanks for this awesome video.

@BAPOENAM 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing...

@Marceroxysanmiguelarcangel 3 жыл бұрын

I CHOOSE OSE QUADS, THEY ARE CONFORTABLE AND STABLE 💪❤

@professorpatins 4 жыл бұрын

Ótimos detalhes, eu já usei para este tipo de comparação também. Sou dos anos 70 e então aprendi nos Quads aos 10 anos de idade. Tive a oportunidade de voltar a Patinação agora Inline, com a minha filha. Tenho os Quads mas uso sempre os Inlines! Asha, parabéns mais uma vez! Grande abraço Lúcio. #patinsnobrasil #andodepatins

@gabkikop6949 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Dutch, so I learned how to ice skate at 6 and inline skating when I was 8. 🇳🇱 Two years ago I tried the quads... I failed. It is too damn hard😂😂

@af5683 3 жыл бұрын

So u mean quad skates are tougher??

@gabkikop6949 3 жыл бұрын

@@af5683 for me yes!

@nnghtngl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Asha. My little daughter loves her quads, but I am really put of by the forward-backward stability that you mentioned. So inlines for me)). Can someone please bring quads' back wheels further back? 😂

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. It's possible, but that depends on the plate, this large metal base where all the other components are attached to. Models vary, some can be adjusted and some can't, so this is something you will find out in the stores. Anyway, the trick to avoid falling backwards is the knee flexion, whichever type of skate you wear.

4 жыл бұрын

Patino con ambos, yo diría que para pista y artístico son preferibles los quads. En línea los uso para paseos y ruta urbana. Ambas modalidades son apasionantes.

@TrudySchwartzBurrill 3 жыл бұрын

I like in lines because its easier to be more flexible turning going around corners turning around etc.

@kuyaweng9134 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I have a skills like yours. I really want to learn that.

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. You can check her online courses, they are very detailed and filmed professionally. The courses takes you from zero to advanced by the hand skatefresh.com/learn-to-skate-online/

@belensulayao8202 2 жыл бұрын

I still don't know what to choose even after watching a ton of videos...i will just use it to stroll around the road, to clear my mind in the morning even dance with it...but i still don't know what to choose and our roads are rough, T^T

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. If your roads are rough then choose inlines. For dancing and tricks quads are better but they require a perfect surface, they are mostly used indoors. On the other hand, inlines were made for streets and they won't have any problem if they are rough, while you can stumble easily riding quads. You can still dance wearing inlines, it's just a little more difficult. I'd suggest that you choose one with 80mm wheels, because it's even harder if the wheels are big like the ones Asha has in this video.

@susanal.1482 3 жыл бұрын

4:45 photobomb bird

@TheRenPaiN 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos, the content is great! But the audio is often very background noise polluted by wind or cars passing. Thus making it harder to undersand your comments and advices. Since I really like the style of commentary in action you could maybe try some different sound recording options. Other than that, kep it up!

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Sorry about that. She is trying other options, however those things are hard to control while recording in that kind of place without professional equipment and a crew, then the video requires editing, enhancement, etc. Asha's top notch work is actually her online courses. These are just tips for KZfaq and must be done quickly most of the time. Even being so short you wouldn't believe how much time they require.

@mayankverma2026 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you aunty

@nnghtngl 3 жыл бұрын

Asha please please please please could you make a video about how to swap/replace wheels on inline skates? Or maybe you could refer to the video that you would consider the most comprehensive and professional? Thank you!

@Laserred01 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew Bauer made quads... is that a custom skate? When I was younger I did quads but about 5 yrs ago I tried inlines and never turned back. Although I will still skate on quads occasionally so I don't get too rusty. I love watching you skate on those 3 wheelers, so I got some powerslide phuzion last week and I'm really liking them! Previously I used mostly rollerblade 90s.

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Yes, this is a custom made skate. It was made for Asha about 20 years ago.

@unusualamsterdam 2 жыл бұрын

"Wheels are wheels and the same rules basically apply". (Thank you for this one.)

@SkatefreshVideos Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Quads and inlines are more similar than everyone thinks. Otherwise it wouldn't be possible to skate with both at the same time (if the rules for controlling them were radically different). I was just trying to prove this point.

@AmmaraEntertainments 3 жыл бұрын

Love you Asha actually I wanted to ask you is if the road condition is not good I mean if there are many jumps and tiny stones on the road then what skates do you prefer? And kindly make one video on different types of roads which are suitable for skating and those which are not. Thank you that's all

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. The road and any rink, track or trail outside will always be better if you ride inlines, and the reason is simple: inlines were made for that! Any flaws on the road, debris, stones, etc. is a big deal riding quads, and you trip over. Quads were made thinking of artistic figure skating, and later were used for jam skating, hence they are used indoors on a perfect floor. Of course it's not a rule, and there are people who ride quads on the streets but that's not really the best option. I will save your video suggestion for Asha.

@AmmaraEntertainments 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos thanks dear

@TIJEY-BEG 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Skatefresh team. Asha asked me for feedback on her guideline she recently gave me, how I can master one-leged toe wheelies. As long as I did not suffer from muscle ache too much, I practiced it for a while now. A scissor while riding on the front wheel on both sides, and gently shifting my weight from 50:50 to 60:40, 70:30 and so on, putting more and more weight on my front skate. I have to admit: These instructions from Asha worked very well for me. Of course I still cannot master one-legged front wheel wheelies like the professional slalom skaters, but I recognised, this procedure makes it much easier for me. But maybe I need to change my ball bearing of my right skate's front wheel. It seems to be not in good condition anymore, so when lifting up my left foot and starting a toe wheely only on my right leg, I immediately get slowed down, what makes me easily fall over forward.

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear that you can see and feel how this progression is the way to get to your goal of 1 wheel wheelies. Keep at it. Yes if you have a slow bearing on the front wheel that causes immediate slow down then this will make you lose balance so yes change it over with some of the back wheel bearings.

@jeniferespinoza1482 2 жыл бұрын

I want to try quads. I'll buy them and wish good luck

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

How's it going with your new quads? Check out my quads playlist for help there and with dance steps when you're ready.

@julianfrederick9734 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely skating. Where were you 10 years ago when I was skating on the prom daily ( inline on rockered skates) always looking for someone to learn a few things from ?

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you were ahead of your time.....There's a huge skate scene in brighton now so hopefully if you return you'll find plenty of people to skate with and learn from.

@dio-chu8091 2 жыл бұрын

I just wish stores gave you a chance to try both out before making a decision to buy one 😅

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think in an ideal world skate shops would also have drink where you could try everything out! But the world is not ideal. Chosing and buying equipment is perhaps the hardest obstacle in skating as there's so much choice.

@EquitableCitizen 4 жыл бұрын

What brand triskates are you using in this video? Boot looks comfy.

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Powerslide Taus. They are yummy once broken in

@damianloder6080 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I would like to get into skating. I think I’d enjoy ramps/skate park’s so just assumed in-line’s were the only option. I then came across Indy jamma Jones. Could you please advise on what would be better for this.

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. In my opinion you will feel safer and more stable riding inlines. Quads are shorter and have a heel. Besides, due to the construction, wheels, etc. inlines have more possibilities for grinds, slides, and tricks. That being said you first need to skate on a flat surface before taking ramps.

@damianloder6080 2 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos thanks 🙏

@calidahill3374 Жыл бұрын

Quads can be adapted for every surface and inclines are the easier skate. Basically if you dont want ant challenge the start with In lines. It all depends on the skates I have custom made quad skates with different wheels for outdoor and indoor.

@Ash-nh6li Жыл бұрын

Quads are so much more satisfying and you can lean into the turns and zig zag all over the place which is fun.

@calidahill3374 Жыл бұрын

@@Ash-nh6li exactly 😁

@samanthazone7128 4 жыл бұрын

you are so smooth!!!!,

@TheLittleWonder 10 ай бұрын

I used to casual inline skate when I was younger, around 8/9yr old, I’m 27 now and I want to pick up skating again, I work now so would like to go too/from work for that but of exercise, however I stuggle with my ankles now so I feel like I’ll be a bit unsteady on Inlines now so was going to opt for quads but I’m uncertain 😅

@SkatefreshVideos 10 ай бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. Inlines with good ankle support will keep your ankles fine. Besides, laces and buckles must be adjusted properly. If you are having a medical issue with your ankles it may be good to strengthen them first. It's a fact that inlines are challenging for the ankles but if you keep concentration to avoid rocking the ankles in/out the good form will become second nature and it will not be challenging anymore. Quads may look more stable but if you need to commute I must tell you inlines are the way to go. Quads are prone to trip you up if the road is not smooth and sweet.

@brooke1639 2 жыл бұрын

What about putting inline wheels on quads? Surely then it would be a hybrid. I did that on a skateboard with small inline wheels before and it was brilliant.

@Techminat0r 2 жыл бұрын

which types are more practical for commuting over different types of terrain including rough roads? Also, what are freestyle skates?

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Inlines were made for roads/streets, quads for perfect indoor floors. Freestyle is a discipline which is basically a group of three things you do on skates: jumping, slides, and slalom tricks. You mostly do this stuff mixing it with some ride in between, hence the name freeskate or freeride that you may see as well. The freestyle skates differ from those made for fitness, aggressive, racing, hockey, and artistic. These skates are very popular, offer a great support and long-term durability. They are good for high jumps but they are not as sturdy as skates for aggressive that are made for ramps and rails. Due to their popularity many skaters wear freestyle skates for fitness, though they are not really appropriate for that because of their weight and boot hardness. Some models like the one shown here (Powerslide Tau) are made with light materials so they go fine for fitness too.

@cidaturner1130 3 жыл бұрын

Oi Asha, vc poderia fazer um vídeo para iniciantes em roller quads? Eu tenho um par e estou super frustrada pois não estou conseguindo aprender. Moro em Glasgow. Obrigada e beijinhos

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Oi. Sou o Sergio do Team Skatefresh. Por favor, olha a playlist do Quads no canal. Você tem muitos tutoriais para quads lá. Você também pode usar os tutoriais para inlines, os movimentos para iniciantes são os mesmos. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ecxlgtxhzL-miZc.html

@MarcoBrandizi Жыл бұрын

I've started doing ice skating and traditional inline skating in 2020. A number of basic things are transferable to each other, never tried the quads. I'm interested in inline figure skates (eg, sets based on the Snow White frames), mainly because you don't need to live close to an ice rink to practice regularly. But they're expensive, they don't seem very popular and I'm not sure how much similar they are to the ice blades.

@SkatefreshVideos Жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. Figure inline skates are virtually the same as figure ice blades so you will feel pretty comfortable, but yeah, you're right they are expensive and not very popular. Another downside is that figure skating inlines are quite delicate so they are prone to get scratches easily. Besides, their wheels are small and therefore they require a very smooth surface.

@raggasoca 3 жыл бұрын

You are nice! I want to see you skate with Hockey skates next lol

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. The quads she rides in this video are actually hockey boots.

@raggasoca 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos nice . Still want to see her on ice . 🧊

@davew3935 3 жыл бұрын

Are 3 turns (on one skate) easier on quads? I see more people online achieving this in quads it seems. I have a hard time mastering this on inlines (at least with a non-rockered setup)

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Yes, 3-turns and all figure skating elements are easier on quads because the stopper gives you the anchor needed to pivot. On inlines you have to pivot on one wheel, unless you ride pic skates, which are designed specifically for inline figure skating. Asha does 3-turns riding regular inlines but yeah, it's hard to get it. She explains the proper way in her "How to Skate: Advanced" course here skatefresh.com/learn-to-skate-online/

@daphnekila9177 2 жыл бұрын

I want to start skating, but there are so many differences I would not know where to start. I hoped that you could help me with that. What are the things I need to pay attention to and what would you advise a beginner? It would be useful if my support soles fit in it. I am also not very stable in my ankles and find brakes behind what I can remember from the past scary. (But am good in skiing) does someone have tips or an idea?

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Yes, there are many differences. For that reason Asha created an e-book you can find here skatefresh.com/product/ebook/ Quads are not easier than inlines and viceversa, both have certain difficulties, so choosing the type of skates actually concerns what you want to do with them. If you like to be outside in parks/squares/streets the choice is inlines but if you are more interested in dancing or figure skating kind of stuff then the choice would be quads. Quads are better if you stay indoors in a place where the floor is kept under good conditions, not really convenient outside where any crack/stone can trip you up. At the beginning most techniques are similar in both types. And no matter the type, what you have to look for in a skate is comfort, good ankle support, and a brake. The heel brake in inlines is perfectly fine as long as you know how to use it. It can be your best friend. It does work, even in slopes and Asha teaches how to use it in her online course for beginners skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-beginner-level-full-course/ You can also find a free lesson about the heel brake here skatefresh.com/product/how-to-stop-beginner-level/ in a course specific for beginner's stops. If you wear orthopedic inserts you definitely need those inside the skates too (I wear them myself). Your ankles will feel more stable with good skates well tied up and with the exercises Asha explains in her courses and also in her KZfaq channel. If you have a particular health condition where your ankles are unstable then maybe hard boot inlines will be better than the soft boot inlines. Quads are more stable sideways but you need to be careful because some quads come with a very weak ankle support, some models don't even have one.

@dontomson8773 2 жыл бұрын

In quads skats there is a bush to adjust the speed. Is there any similar system or wotking function in an inlie skates??

@SkatefreshVideos Жыл бұрын

Not that I know of.... inlines are just faster. Way faster.

@ST-hc3tq 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh I just wanna go BACK TO THE RINK!

@rohitnagani6 Жыл бұрын

Hi ma'am can you please suggest me about skets? I had learnt beginner quad skets 1 year. Now i can sket easily. What you suggest me to take inline skets or quad skets?

@SkatefreshVideos Жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. In any skate what you have to look for is comfort and ankle support. If you already know how to stop with confidence then the heel brake is not necessary, but if you are still struggling with stopping then get a skate that includes the heel brake.

@8wheelin269 4 жыл бұрын

Inline boots look so comfortable. Any quad skates available with an inline boot or would it not work?

@SkatefreshVideos 4 жыл бұрын

I know people who have “put” normal shoes on various plates or frames. Anything can be done..... I’ve seen inline boots on quad frames yes but they are usually home made not shop bought.

@psocretes8183 3 жыл бұрын

Some skates have a heat mouldable lining. You put the lining in the oven to soften then place in the boot and slip your foot in. The liner then moulds to the shape of your foot. They are super comfortable. Search or ask for heat mouldable skate liners.

@redwaxonline 4 жыл бұрын

wow。

@taniacordeiro979 3 жыл бұрын

For street skating - would one or the other be best? or is it all the same so long you can maneuver/ control the skates you're wearing?

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. For streets the inlines are better, they were made for that. Quads are very sensitive to imperfections on the floor, and they are slower.

@taniacordeiro979 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos thanks for this Sergio. I don’t have normal inlines. I have off-ice which are lower (smaller wheels) and a have a fixed toe stop (which in reality is to mimic the spikes on the ice blade). My question came because I also have quads and recently I seem to see so much more people using quads in city rolling events, etc… that got me thinking though I’m much more comfortable on my off-ice and was considering to get SnowWhite plates as it will still be a more dancing like plate (same handling as the off-ice inlines I already have) but bigger wheels so I assume better for street and then for anything really. Let me know if you have any thoughts on all this 😜 - Also, I’m not a pro skater 😅

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. I see... You have figure skating inlines. Those are not really easy to find, though it's good they are gaining more exposure nowadays. Unfortunately, artistic skates (both inlines and quads) are quite delicate for streets, by nature. Even if we try to be careful in urban skating scratches happen easily, more than we actually want. We find rough surfaces, debris, curbs, etc. Besides, white gets dirty in a snap (most artistic skates for women are white). That front stopper gets worn out very quickly too, if you use it to stop on streets. You know that stopper is actually to do the jumps and spins. I wouldn't recommend to hit the road wearing artistic skates, even with Snow White plates and bigger wheels, though you may see some people doing it here and there. In my opinion it's not a good idea because the cost is too high in comparison. You can ride them on outdoors rinks, basketball courts, etc. That's for sure, but streets in general are messy and not regular. On the other hand, quads can be used on streets, yes, and Asha rides her quads along the promenade sometimes, but quads were actually made for roller disco and figure skating when you can roll on perfect floor without any crack. Lately, there are quad models that are a little more robust but I still think it's not the best choice due to the wheel size/width and the fact that the quadrangular configuration doesn't provide speed, instead it makes you prone to stumble easily. This is because the wheel base is shorter, while the inlines have a longer frame and that gives your more stability. In the 70's and 80's people wore quads on streets but then the inlines took over to solve those problems I mentioned.

@taniacordeiro979 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos totally agree with all you said. I just find normal inlines very difficult to handle due to the higher boot that keeps my knees bent (I can’t manoeuvre them at all as I’m used to hiperextend my knees for leaning sideways and turns) and the missing higher heel. Oh well … decisions decisions. It would just be nice to be able to join some city rides with groups but I definitely don’t want to have to wrong skates for it as I am not a pro skater 😋

@CycleTimeChart 4 жыл бұрын

Asha, I notice the height of the quad you use in this video is less than the one I use. Across the ocean, we call yours a "Red Baron", except a Red Baron doesn't have a heel, as does yours. I don't have a Red Baron. The top four lace eyelets on my quad are metal teeth. I only use the bottom one, and I find that this tremendously improves maneuverability (I think a good thing) versus using all four. Essentially, the top three inches of my skate are useless, as any support this area of the skate can provide are purposely discarded by me. Maybe you can comment about these design options.

@YasHraJ_1203 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ma'am can I start with inline skates for the first time

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Sure, you can start with inlines, no problem.

@letsgetawesome9307 3 жыл бұрын

What brands do you recommend for a beginner?

@SkatefreshVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Powerslide, Rollerblade, FR/Seba, K2, are top quality brands for fitness/urban/freeskate.

@FearlessFelix143 2 жыл бұрын

Im a begginer and new to skating but which skates are the best for doing spins and transitions etc. Like i wanna do tricks like they do on ice skates but idk if i should get inline or quad

@SkatefreshVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. To do spins and transitions like the ones you see in ice skating the best skates are the "figure skating inlines", however those skates are not really for beginners, they are mostly designed for ice skaters who want to do off-ice stuff or for people who already skate on regular inlines and want to try figure skating. The boots are the same used on ice and the ice blade is replaced by a line of 3 or 4 wheels that includes a front brake (resembling the toe pick). Those skates are very delicate and expensive. You can also do figure skating stuff on quads, which have a front stopper too, and I guess this would be your best option, since you won't need to spend a lot. You can still do spins and transitions on regular inlines, and certain advanced tuning will help, but techniques don't feel/look the same. On regular inlines some things like jumping will be impossible and some others are like "imitations" but are not really performed the same way. And that's the very reason why figure skating inlines exist. I believe that in your case quads for figure skating will be enough. Not all quads are made for figure skating, so be careful about that.

@FearlessFelix143 2 жыл бұрын

@@SkatefreshVideos thank you very much. Ill definitely go with quads as theyre more affordable and look very nice as well. That helps a lot