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Rawk - Kids Inline Skates

Kids Inline Skates

'Inline skates' (often called Rollerblades after world famous the brand) are a type of roller skate used for inline skating. Unlike quad skates, which have two front and two rear wheels, inline skates have two, three, four or five wheels arranged in a single line. Some inline skates, especially those used for recreation, have a "stop" or "brake" which is used to slow down while skating.

The modern style of inline skates were developed as a substitute for ice skates, for use by a Russian athlete training on solid ground for Olympic long track speed skating events. Life magazine published a photo of American skater Eric Heiden, training for the 1980 Olympics, using such skates on a Wisconsin road.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Rollerblade, Inc., a company founded by Scott and Brennan Olson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, widely promoted inline skating; they were so successful that their trademarked name Rollerblade became synonymous with inline skates.

Inline skating is not only fun, it's good for you too. Inline skating is an excellent aerobic activity for people of all ages. Six important health benefits will result from a regular program of inline skating activities. Muscle endurance and strength will improve, flexibility will increase with a little help, body composition will change due to calories burned, cardio and respiratory endurance will increase, balance and coordination will improve and mental clarity and connectivity will get better. These improvements will carry over to other activities in your life, too.

So what better way to get your child or children active than by inline skating? An activity that's fun and affordable for the whole family. An excellent social and physical activity.

It is always important to consider budget when ordering skates for childrens as well as the support that is offered by the skate itself. With that in mind, it may be worth looking for a kids inline skate with high ankle support to provide extra support.

We always encourage all skaters, especially children and beginners to wear protective equipment. Rawk has a wide range of skate helmets and padsets for extra protection while skating.

At Rawk we stock all the latest children's rollerblades, adjustable inline skates (the most cost effective skates and ideal for growing feet), adjustable childrens aggressive inline skates, many with huge savings and discounts.

With all the top brands and prices to suit all budgets, Rawk really is your number 1 online superstore for kids and junior inline skates and Rollernblades.