Re: INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR QUAD SKATES

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> WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR QUAD SKATES?

An indoor quad skate typically has a shorter wheelbase (from midheel to the
ball of the foot) and uses harder  and usually a bit smaller wheels.

A true outdoor quad skate  has the front axles mounted under the base of the
big toe (more stable). The rear axles can be anywhere in the region between
the ankle joint and midheel, depending on personal preference and the type
of skating you do. The wheels are softer (78A - 82A Durometer hardness) and
bigger (you can usually fit up to 70 mm diameter on most trucks). The softer
wheels grip the asphalt better than hard ones plus the bigger the wheel the
smoother the ride.

As far as boots go there is no real difference. Most outdoor skaters use a
lower cut speed boot or hockey boots as opposed to high top artistic or
figure type boots. There is more freedom of movement which makes things less
tiring if you are skating long distances.

Toe stops and heel brakes are a matter of personal preference. The majority
of European and African quad skaters don't use either, relying on T-stops
and slide type stops.

RollerSkater Dave
http://www.outdoorquads.isportsdot.com/