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  Roller-Skate.org
Roller Rinks Map, mainly in Cleveland, OH and the Tidewater Virginia area (along with a few others, such as the former Knoebels rink in Elysburg, PA).
The rinks on the map (mostly around DC, but there are some in Pennsylvania; Athens, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina, and Austin, Texas, too) are spotted on the actual buildings the rink is located in.
USA Roller Sports, which oversees roller, inline, and hockey competitions in the United States.
www.roller-skate.org   (925 words)

  
  Roller skate@Everything2.com
Roller skate was also a Citizens Band radio reference to a compact or sub-compact car, alluding to their small size and often cheap construction.
Roller skate may be used as a verb: to locomote while wearing a pair of roller skates, with at lest a modicum of skill.
Roller skating is an activity or sport in which people strap on roller skates, shoes with four small wheels on them, and push laterally and backwards with alternating skates while gliding on the other.
www.everything2.com /index.pl?node=roller%20skate   (586 words)

  
 Lighting apparatus for roller skate - Patent 5278733
A decorative lighting apparatus for connection to a roller skate wheel and axle supporting the wheel includes a unitary housing which is positioned about the axle and brought into frictional engagement with the wheel.
3,789,208 is for attachment to a conventional skate wheel of a roller skate.
Apparatus 10 is for attachment to a roller skate wheel 12 and to an axle rotatably supporting the wheel, the axle having a threaded distal end 14.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5278733.html   (1763 words)

  
 Homework Help of Education   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Merlin wore a pair of his new skates to a masquerade party at Carlisle-House in London and although he was a well-known inventor, he was not a good skater.
The Petitbled skate was an in-line skate with a wood sole, leather straps and three wheels made of wood, metal, or ivory.
From the first recorded use of roller skates on a London stage in 1743 through the next 120 years, all roller skates were in-line skates.
www.rollerskatingmuseum.com /prod03.htm   (502 words)

  
 National Museum of roller skating
In 1980 the National Museum of Roller Skating was organized to preserve, research and interpret artifacts, documents and published works relating to the heritage of roller skating.
Included in the collection of historical rolling skates, the world's largest, at the National Museum of Roller Skating, is the first patented roller skate from 1819, the first "rocking skates" of James Plimpton, stilt skates, 2-wheel skates, 3-wheel skates, and a skate manufactured for a horse.
A wonderful collection of roller rink postcards is in a giant scrapbook along with photographs of the United States Artistic Confederation of Roller Skating Hall of Fame members.
ky.essortment.com /nationalmuseum_rlzm.htm   (621 words)

  
 Roller Skating Skate Sports
The first display in public of roller skates was in 1760 when a Belgium inventor, Joseph Merlin, showed off his skates at a formal dinner party in London.
The first successful public display of roller skates was on April 16, 1849 when Louis Legrange, a French actor, mounted wheels onto ice skates during a theatrical performance of the opera 'The Prophet'.
Legrange’s demonstration was the beginning of a new fad of roller skating that spread across Europe and America in the 1850's and 60's.
infotut.com /reference/Sports/Skate/Roller_Skating   (356 words)

  
 Roller Skating Association International   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Roller Skating Association (RSA) International, which was originally named the Roller Skating Rink Operators Association (RSROA), has played an active leadership role in the roller skating industry since 1937.
Skating center owners began to utilize the new market by renting in-line skates and promoting the safety benefits of skating indoors.
Though many skating centers now offer video and redemption games, laser tag and soft play, operators insist that roller skating will always remain the anchor of their business.
www.rollerskating.org /displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2   (593 words)

  
 Skate Bearings & Wheels
Without bearings your skate wheels would turn but the roll would be anything but smooth, quiet and enjoyable.
Skate bearings are small donut shaped casings which contain tiny metal balls.
So it is with skates, pro shops come in handy for such things or in many cities, if you ask around at your weekly skate session, you can find an avid skater who has performed maintenance on his/her own skates for quite awhile.
rollerskatingtoday.com /skatersclinic/jan03.html   (798 words)

  
 Renae_S's progress on roller skate more on 43 Things
So far the only time I wore them was at a 1980s party, decked out in the skates and matching outfit, and I (and the rest of the party) actually got chased around the bar by a gangster wielding a machette.
More excitingly, I dance skated and didnt stack it, it was impressive.
I have some sketcher skates back home in Aus that cost a hundred $ or so, and they are really excellent, in case any one needs recommendations for good street skates.
www.43things.com /teams/progress/2760334   (348 words)

  
 Roller Skate Wheels - Kids Roller Skates prices
Roller Skate Wheels resources on http://www.lowpriceskates.com include information about Riedell Roller Skates, and more.
Speed skates are used by people to go at a fast pace so they gain a lot of forward momentum.
In addition to the fun of the skating itself, rinks provide a place where people have the opportunity to meet and socialize by offering a variety of unique sessions catering to different interests.
www.lowpriceskates.com /Buy-Skatese.html   (240 words)

  
 Urban Dictionary: roller skate
roller skate isn't defined yet, but these are pretty close:
My pregnant roller skate from the 1970's is small and looks like a Pregnant Roller Skate
Sometimes called rolling when high on this drug, roller skating is a term referring to someone who is on the drug.
www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=roller+skate   (263 words)

  
 Roller Skate Bearings   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Almost all skates are either 627 (7mm) or 608 (8mm).
This means that the 7mm and 8mm bearings both fit in the same wheels, it is the axle on the skate that is important here.
Almost all inlines are 8mm, the quad skates come in 7mm or 8mm.
www.seskate.com /skates/bearings/index.htm   (194 words)

  
 Inline skate wheels - Roller skating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Retractable handle, inline skate wheels and rails, end wet/dry pocket and Inline skate-style wheels with corner protectors.
Inline skates usually have 4 or 5 wheels, arranged in a single line.
Most commonly, if they have a stop, it is a heel stop rather than a toe stop.
menstruation.yournetport.com /ynpt/menstruation-inline-skate-wheels.htm   (270 words)

  
 Skate, Roller: Jeux, Sonneries, Vidéos, Logos, Logos prénoms, Logos animés et thèmes pour votre mobile. Un mobile ...
Skate, Roller: Jeux, Sonneries, Vidéos, Logos, Logos prénoms, Logos animés et thèmes pour votre mobile.
Persomobiles a sélectionné pour vous les sonneries, logos, logos prénom, jeux et même vidéos pour mobile du skateboard et du roller ou dans l'univers du skateboard et du roller.
Bref, tous les contenus pour personnaliser votre portable 100% Skate, Roller!
skate-skateboard-roller.persomobiles.fr   (104 words)

  
 skates, Brake Pads - Inline & Roller Skate Equipment - Sports Equipment & Outdoor Gear - BizRate - Compare prices ...
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Roller skates for less at Skatebuys Quad, speed, inline, kid and adult
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 How to Roller Skate | eHow.com
Lift your knees, keeping your feet in the "V" position.
Pushing, when you are ready for it, occurs by pushing your skate out to the side, not to the back as in walking.
Backwards skating is very similar to forward, except that you keep your toes together and heels apart in an inverse "V" position.
www.ehow.com /how_18621_roller-skate.html   (227 words)

  
 Quad Roller Skates - Inline Skates - Ice Skates - Hockey Equipment and Hockey Skates
NetSkate was the first skate shop on the Internet to offer a full line of Roller Skates and Parts, in addition to Inline and Ice Skates.
NetSkate is Your one stop interNET SKATE source for all skating equipment, including Quad Roller Skates, Inline Skates, Ice Skates, and Accessories.
We offer roller skates, inline skates, and ice skates for beginners and pros with setups from mild to wild.
www.netskate.com   (315 words)

  
 Child Roller Skate Manufacturers & Suppliers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Inline skates manufacturers or related Skating & Skateboarding Supply manufacturers
Find a supplier or manufacturer of Child Roller Skate from China, Taiwan and Worldwide.
The featured China Child Roller Skate manufacturers and featured Taiwan Child Roller Skate manufacturers listed here are sourced by the Global Sources team of industry experts.
www.globalsources.com /manufacturers/Child-Roller-Skate.html   (246 words)

  
 Roller Skates
& Equipment
Roller skates and roller skating are a specialty at Skatebuys.
When you get roller skate advice from us, it is from a skater's perspective, not a rink owner.
We are lifelong rollerskaters, and the parents of a competitive roller skater.
skatebuys.com /noname.html   (198 words)

  
 Kids, Youth Roller & Inline Skates Shop   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Adult skate in youth sizes, the Dominion Esprit roller skates feature leather lined vinyl boots, Marathon IV nylon plates, 55mm indoor/outdoor wheels for pavement or at the rink, 608ZZ bearings and non-adjustable stops.
This skating package is designed with the beginning skater in mind who would like a better quality set up than offered by department or chain sporting goods stores.
Adult skate in Youth sizes, this skate is for recreational skaters who prefer a high top boot, this skating package is made with Pacer 985/385 boots with man made outers and full leather lining, additional ankle padding for maximum comfort and stay dry lining for moisture resistance and extended durability.
www.blairskates.com /kids/index.html   (670 words)

  
 The Vault - A collection of roller skate related treasures
The Roller Vaults is RollerGirl's archive of precious roller skate media.
Over the years RollerGirl Roller Skates Inc. has been the subject of several television broadcast, here is a quick compilation of those TV appearances from 2003-2004.
Article by Lisa Suggitt about the history and resurgence of quad roller skates, November 2003.
www.rollergirl.ca /the-vault.html   (142 words)

  
 Roller Dancing
Discussions about jamskating, rexing, roller dancing, session skating, and similar types of indoor and outdoor skate dancing.
One of the biggest hits of the show skating competition at the 2004 Artistic Roller Skating World Championships was the "Viva La Viagra" production number performed by the Glendale Roller Skating Club of Southern California, which included these three roller dancing sexy nurses.
Roller dance video producer Richard Humphrey teaching me to dance at the Golden Gate Park skate dance circle in San Francisco, California.
www.skatelog.com /roller-dancing   (302 words)

  
 OG - Roller Bones artistic roller skate   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is really more of a recreation skate than an artistic one, but it does have some very nice features.
Boots: Riedell 172 leather boots with capped toe and shearling tongue.
Wheels: Powell Roller Bones 57mm wheels in fl, white, or red.
www.seskate.com /skates/grown/OGRB.htm   (124 words)

  
 Skate Socks
Contact Us Link to Us Roller Hockey Monkey, Specializing in Inline Hockey Equipment with the biggest names in Roller Hockey Gear: Wheels from Rink Rat, Labeda, Hyper, and Revision Hockey.
Protective Equipment, Sticks and Skates from CCM, RBK, Easton, Warrior, Mission/Itech, Nike/Bauer, Sherwood, Shock Doctor, Oakley, Graf, Jofa, Koho, Louisville TPS, Eagle, Cascade, Zoom Bang, Sportmate, BBYHDS, and many more.
Roller and Inline Hockey Specialists with the Newest Gear first.
www.rollerhockeymonkey.com /hockey-socks.html   (184 words)

  
 eStat'Parade - classement sous-thématique / fun roller skate extreme
eStat'Parade - classement sous-thématique / fun roller skate extreme
Vous apprendrez tout sur ce sport génial en visitant le site du Breizh ski-roues, club installé dans la banlieue de Rennes.
Toutes les infos sur le BMX race Aquitain.
persos.estat.com /classement/audience/thematique/sports/fun_roller_skate_extreme/statistiques_1.html   (219 words)

  
 D&G Dolce & Gabbana Superstars Jacket & Roller Skate Skirt -  D&G Junior -  Neiman Marcus
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Superstars Jacket & Roller Skate Skirt - DandG Junior - Neiman Marcus
Pink "D&G Junior Super" with light pink/white star print on front.
Roller Skate Skirt: An A-line style with pink "D&G Junior Roller Skate Girls" and light pink star print on back (see below).
www.neimanmarcus.com /store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod33620008&parentId=cat10090732&masterId=cat9830735&index=1&cmCat=cat000000cat5160748cat7680740cat10130733cat9830735cat10090732   (185 words)

  
 Custom Roller Skate Shoes
Custom Built Roller skates from your own shoes SIZE 5 to 24.
Hand-built from a company in San Francisco, CA with 30 years experience building Roller skates.
The placement of the plate to the soul is micro-managed with precision to the ball and heel regions for maximum performance.
www.skates.com /extended_large_size_roller_skates_p/byobxxl-blk.htm   (286 words)

  
 Great Day Skate Place in Bentonville Arkansas
The patent went to Monsieur Petitbled, who claimed that people using his skates could do the same tricks as ice
The National Museum of Roller Skating is the RSA International's resource for historical facts.
The museum is located at 4730 South Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
www.greatdayskate.com /worldofskating.htm   (593 words)

  
 Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers | James L. Plimpton | Smithsonian's National Museum of American History |
Rather than affixing the wheels directly to the plate of the skate, Plimpton designed his skate like a wagon wheel so that it could move independently of the plate itself.
In 1863, James L. Plimpton changed the skating world forever when he patented the forerunner of the modern roller skate.
Safer and easier to use than existing versions, which were little more than wheels attached to rigid boards, his "rocker skate" allowed skaters to steer simply by leaning left or right.
americanhistory.si.edu /sports/exhibit/removers/plimpton/index.cfm   (196 words)

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