Freeskate Bearings

Understanding Freeskate Bearings

Freeskate bearings reside within your wheels, secured by an axle. As a vital part of your skating ensemble, they enable your skates to rotate. The choice of freeskate bearings influences your speed and energy efficiency.

Selecting the Appropriate Freeskate Bearings

When selecting freeskate bearings, consider factors such as material, precision (ABEC rating), skating style, and skill level.

Typically, children and novice skaters opt for ABEC 3 or ABEC 5 bearings, while those at an intermediate to advanced level lean towards ABEC 7 or ABEC 9 freeskate bearings. Advanced skaters who enjoy jumps, shredding, and executing dance and slalom techniques may opt for ceramic or Swiss freeskate bearings.

Maintaining your freeskate bearings effectively is crucial for longevity, especially if inline skating is a frequent activity. Visit our Bearing Cleaning and Lubrication manual to further understand bearings upkeep.

Freeskate Spacers: Small yet Crucial Components

Despite being among the smallest elements in your skate setup, the significance of freeskate spacers cannot be overstated. These spacers, situated between the bearings, help alleviate stress and diminish friction on them.

Deciding on spacers involves choosing the correct size and material. The size is paramount, with options of 6 mm or 8 mm. The required size is determined by the specifications of your existing skates, specifically the axle diameter.

Material selection is subjective, usually varying between plastic and metal. However, aluminium is widely favoured due to its advantageous combination of being both lightweight and resilient.

To delve deeper into spacer details, refer to our Spacers Guide, which will guide you through the key aspects.