Text Box: First things first, lets learn a little bit about skates before you buy your own pair! Sizing The correct size is obviously the starting point when purchasing a new pair of skates. A skate should fit your foot like a pair of shoes, so you should allow between 1/4" and 1/2", depending on whether your foot is still growing. If you are a woman, make sure you pay special attention to the sizes that are available in each model. Some of the skates come in men's or ladies sizes, but some are only available in men's sizes. You may need to go down one size if you have to purchase in men's. Also, talk to the sales person about whether a model tends to run a little large or small. If purchasing a custom package, you may want to order a boot only, so it can be returned if you need a different size. Also, be sure your new skates fit before you go skating on them. Skate Terms Some basic skate terms we are asked about are "durometer" and "ABEC." Durometer refers to the hardness of a skate wheel. Typically, a soft wheel has more grip but is slow, and a firm wheel is fast but slick. A low durometer represents a softer wheel, and a high durometer represents a firmer one. When skating outdoors, you should always try to use a wheel with a durometer of 88A or less. Most recreational, indoor wheels have a durometer of 95A which gives them a good roll, but they have less traction in tight turns. An indoor wheel with a durometer of 94A or less is considered to have "grip." An indoor wheel of 95A or higher is considered to be "firm." The term "ABEC" stands for the Annular Bearing Engineers' Committee, and this committee determines standards for the Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association. Most bearings are given an ABEC rating to determine their heat tolerance, rotating accuracy, and other measurements. Basically, the higher the number, the better the bearing should be, but this is not a universal truth. Some companies, like Powell-Bones, sell bearings that are not rated. Yet, Powell-Bones manufactures some of the highest quality bearings available. Using the ABEC system when determining which bearing to purchase is a good starting point, but you should always be willing to talk to a sales associate about which bearing is the best for you. Comparing Skates When comparing the different skates pictured on this web site be sure to look at the individual components. The boots, chassis, wheels, and bearings all work together in the performance of a pair of skates. Boots: First determine whether you want a high-top or low-cut boot. This should be the easiest decision. Then determine what type of material you would like. Traditionally, leather has been the best material you could use to manufacture boots, but some of them are now made with a micro-fiber material which may be more durable than leather. If you are still growing, you may wish to go with a less expensive material, for you'll probably grow out of your skates before you wear them out. Chassis: The chassis or plates are what make your skates work. They are typically made with aluminum or some form of plastic or nylon. One material is not necessarily better than the other. They are both very strong, and some of the high-end aluminum plates are actually lighter than their plastic counterparts. You should determine whether the type of skating you do works best with a single-action or double-action truck. Single-action means that the truck, the part of the skate that holds the wheels, has only one cushion, and they are at a 45 degree angle. They allow you to be closer to the floor and give you a feeling of stability when cornering at high speeds. Double-action means that each truck has two cushions and they are at a 10 degree angle. Double-action trucks allow for quicker turns, and make your skates feel much more responsive. Double-action trucks are the most common. Wheels: When choosing a wheel, you should first determine whether you want a speed-type wheel, wide profile, or an artistic-type wheel, narrow profile. Speed wheels give you more stability and traction when cornering at high speeds, and artistic wheels allow you to make more responsive turns. Also, determine what durometer, or hardness, you desire in your wheels. Bearings: On ABEC rated bearings, the higher the number, the better the bearing. Keep in mind that one company's ABEC-5 is not always the same as another company's ABEC-5. Also, there are some companies that don't use an ABEC rating on any of their bearings. If you want a good bearing, buy an ABEC-3 or higher, and if you want the best bearing, buy Bones Swiss.

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Bullet (B100)* The Bullet has had some improvements this year to help it remain a great entry-level speed skate.

Boots: Chicago vinyl speed boots with improved sole.

Chassis: Lightweight plastic plates now come with aluminum trucks.

Wheels: Bullet 57mm speed-style wheels with hubs.

Bearings: Carbon ABEC-1.

Sizes: Men's black 1-12.

Price: $56

GTX-500 (P-217)* Finally an entry-level speed skate that's available in white. This model will help get you rollin'.

Boots: Synthetic boots with speed profile and Velcro power-strap.

Chassis: Nylon plates with fixed toe stops.

Wheels: Mach-5 63 x 35mm wheels with mag-style hubs.

Bearings: Carbon ABEC-1.

Sizes: Men's black 1-12; men's white 1-10.

Price: $59

Chicago Kid’s Rink Skate 1900/1905*

This child's skate is for those who want a more traditional look.

Boots: Chicago Tigerlon boots.

Chassis: Chicago fiberglass-reinforced plates.

Wheels: Chicago 52mm urethane wheels.

Bearings: Semi-precision.

Sizes: Boy's black (1905) 10J-4: and girl's white (1900) 10J-4.

Price: $43

ProRider Aggressive Durable, lightweight and approved.

Colors: Black, Blue, Green, and Red.

Sizes: X-S, S/M, L/XL

Price: $19 each

ProRider 360  Great all-around approved bike style helmet. Perfect for inline skating.

Colors: Black, Blue, Red, and White.

Size: X-S, S/M, L/XL

Price: $17 each

Pro Level 360 Tri-Pack

This pack of safety equipment includes knee,

wrist, and elbow pads.

Sizes: Youth, Adult small, medium, & large.

Price: $19 set

ZTX (P361/P961)*

Pacer's all-purpose kid's skate can be used indoors or out.

Boots: Pacer children's boot with ankle support straps.

Chassis: Pacer plastic plates.

Wheels: Pacer urethane wheels.

Bearings: Sealed.

Sizes: Boy's black (12J-5);

girl's white (12J-5).

Price: $42

Pacer Lite Rockers (P366/P966)*

You can’t help but be seen in these light-up skates.

Boots: Pacer children’s boot with ankle support straps.

Chassis: Pacer plastic plates.

Wheels: Pacer urethane wheels that light-up when spinning.

Bearings: Semi-precision.

Sizes: Boy's black (12J-5); girls white (12J-5)

Price: $64

Chicago Sidewalk Skate 100/105*

This skate can be used in the rink or on the sidewalk. It will help a child gain confidence skating on their own skates.

Boots: Chicago boot with padded ankle collar and Velcro strap.

Chassis: Chicago plates with adjustable trucks.

Wheels: Chicago wheels.

Bearings: Semi-precision.

Sizes: Boy's black 12J-5; girl's white 12J-5.

Price: $37
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Vapor-7 (P-220)*

Available early 2009!

This all-new Pacer skate is perfect for all the young rink rats.

Boots: Padded collar, heel stabilizer, Quick Wick lining, and

Power Strap all standard.

Chassis: XT-6000 plate with adjustable toe stop.

Wheels: 64mm Vapor Pro

Bearings: ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's black 1-12; men's white 1-10.

Price: $85

Raven-800 (P-260)*

Available early 2009!

Finally, an affordable skate that features a leather boot.

Boots: Genuine leather boot with reinforced ankle support and lace cover.

Chassis: XT-6000 plate with adjustable toe stop.

Wheels: 64mm Raven Pro

Bearings: ABEC-9.

Sizes: Men's black 4-12.

Price: $99

Labeda Mombo Pro (L-630)*

Labeda has re-entered the quad skate market with the sleek Mombo.

Boots: Durable Apollo exterior with soft memory foam, easy-set

lacing system, and Velcro power-straps.

Chassis: Resistor Composite-Tech plate with ProLift cushions.

Wheels: Labeda Hugger 62 x 40mm wheels.

Bearings: Bevo ABEC-5.

Sizes: Men's black 4-13; men's white 4-10.

Price: $133

R429 Pro*

The 429 remains the leader of the Pacer line of skates.

Boots: Pacer speed boot with comfort memory foam

and Velcro power-strap.

Chassis: Pacer's black Resistor plate with adjustable

toe stops.

Wheels: Labeda Broadway 62mm wheels with chrome

colored hubs.

Bearings: Bevo ABEC-5.

Sizes: Men's black 1-12; men's white 1-10.

Price: $112

Labeda G-80 (L-640B)*

Labeda gets serious with the G-80. The G-80 offers real performance at

a reasonable price.

Boots: Labeda leather boot with custom lace cover, comfort padding,

and Soft Sham form-fitting lining.

Chassis: Resistor Composite-Tech plate with

ProLift cushions.

Wheels: Labeda 62 x 40mm Fan Jet wheels with chrome-coated core.

Bearings: Chrome ABEC-9.

Sizes: Men's black 4-13.

Price: $145

Labeda G-80 Limited Edition (L-640S)*

Another take on the G-80. This silver-colored skate is available for a limited time.

Boots: Labeda boot with custom lace cover, comfort padding, and Soft Sham

form-fitting lining.

Chassis: Resistor Composite-Tech plate with ProLift cushions.

Wheels: Labeda 62 x 40mm Fan Jet wheels with

chrome-coated core.

Bearings: Chrome ABEC-9.

Sizes: Men's silver 4-13.

Price: $154

Rock Buzz Flame*

You'll never lose these skates in a crowd. An all-new color from Rock.

Boots: Rock speed boots with comfort padding, deluxe footbed, and

embroidered flame.

Chassis: Rock nylon, double-action plates with adjustable toe stops.

Wheels: Sure-Grip Twister in black swirl.

Bearings: Sure-Grip ABEC-5.

Sizes: Men's yellow 1-10.

Prices: $135

Rock White Flame*

Rock now offers their popular Flame package in white with pink or

blue flames.

Boots: Rock speed boots with comfort padding, deluxe footbed, and

embroidered flame.

Chassis: Rock nylon, double-action plates with adjustable toe stops.

Wheels: Sure-Grip Twister in pink swirl or blue swirl.

Bearings: Sure-Grip ABEC-5.

Sizes: Men's white 1-10.

Prices: $135
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Rock Flame*

The Rock Flame is available in Tri-Color or Ghost (gray).

Boots: Rock speed boots with comfort padding, deluxe footbed, and

embroidered flame.

Chassis: Rock nylon, double-action plates with adjustable toe-stops.

Wheels: Rock 3-spoke swirl speed wheels.

Bearings: Rock ABEC-3 688 mini bearings.

Sizes: Men's black 1-13.

Price: $135
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Rock Black with Solid Flames*

Rock now offers their popular Flame package in black with solid pink, blue, or red flames.

Boots: Rock speed boots with comfort padding, deluxe footbed, and embroidered flame.

Chassis: Rock nylon, double-action plates with adjustable toe stops.

Wheels: Sure-Grip Twister in pink swirl, blue swirl or

red swirl.

Bearings: Sure-Grip ABEC-5.

Sizes: Men's black 1-10.

Prices: $135
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Boxer (SGB/SGW)*

Sure-Grip's Boxer will have you floatin' like a butterfly.

Boots: Boxer synthetic boots with comfort padding and

Velcro power-straps.

Chassis: Rock double-action plates.

Wheels: Sure-Grip 62mm Boxer speed wheels.

Bearings: ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's black 11J-13; men's white 11J-10.

Price: $125
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Hit Man †

Add some bling to the Boxer by adding some Clawz wheels.

Boots: Rock’s Boxer synthetic boots with comfort padding and

Velcro power-straps.

Chassis: Rock plates with reversed kingpins and adjustable toestops.

Wheels: 62mm Clawz wheels now in 9 different colors.

Bearings: Lynx ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's black 11J-13; men's white 11J-10.

Price: $159
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† Custom Package, no returns.

*Package outfit, no substitutions.

† Custom Package, no returns.

Twisted Boxer †

Get twisted with this version of the Boxer.

Boots: Boxer synthetic boots with comfort

padding and Velcro power-straps.

Chassis: Rock double-action plates.

Wheels: 62mm Twister swirl

speed wheels.

Bearings: Lynx ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's black 11J-13;

men's white 11J-10.

Price: $179
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Carrera*

Why fix something that ain't broke? The Carrera

remains the standard of the industry.

Boots: Riedell leather boots with comfort padding.

Chassis: Sure-Grip Probe plates with reversed kingpins

and adjustable toe stops.

Wheels: Sure-Grip 62mm speed wheels.

Bearings: Sure-Grip ABEC-3 bearings.

Sizes: Men's black 1-14; men's white 1-11.

Price: $165
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Pounce †

This skate is the first to feature the all-new Lynx LS2 boot.

Boot: All-new Lynx LS2 in gun-metal gray with upper lace cover and

Dupont Cool-Max lining.

Chassis: Resistor in new metal-gray finish.

Wheels: 62mm Clawz wheels now in 9 different colors.

Bearings: Lynx ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's gray 4-13.

Price: $152
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Cat Burglar †

The best skate you can buy for less than $300.

Boot: All-new Lynx LS2 in gun-metal gray with

upper lace cover and Dupont Cool-Max lining.

Chassis: PowerDyne Dyna-Pro Aluminum plates

with polished trucks.

Wheels: Sure-Grip Fugitive performance wheel

with grip.

Bearings: Lynx ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's gray 5-13.

Price: $299
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Rebel*

All-new leather skate with speed-formula Fugitive wheels.

Boots: Sure-Grip Rebel leather boots.

Chassis: Sure-Grip Probe plates with reversed kingpins and

adjustable toe stops.

Wheels: Your choice of Fugitive wheels.

Bearings: Sure-Grip ABEC-7.

Sizes: Men's black 3-12.

Price: $179
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Clawin’ Carrera †

Your choice of Clawz wheels on the Carrera skate.

Boot: Riedell leather boots with comfort padding.

Chassis: Sure-Grip Probe plates with reversed kingpins and

adjustable toe stops.

Wheels: 62mm Clawz wheels now in 9 different colors.

Bearings: Lynx ABEC-7 bearings.

Sizes: Men's black 1-14; men's white 1-11.

Price: $199
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Even Steven †

Stylish skate featuring new Vanilla colors.

Boots: Vanilla Freestyle in Black, White, Bk/Pk, or TZ model.

Chassis: Sure-grip Probe plates with double-action trucks.

Wheels: Sure-Grip 50/50 two-tone speed wheels.

Bearings: Freespin high-performance bearings.

Sizes: Men's 4-13.

Price: $384
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Vanilla Sundae †

The premier jamskate.

Boots: Vanilla Freestyle in Black, White, Bk/Pk, or TZ model.

Chassis: Snyder Advantage lightweight jam plates.

Wheels: Sure-Grip Power Plus wheels with aluminum hubs.

Bearings: Freespin high-performance bearings.

Sizes: Men's 4-13.

Price: $854
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Vanilla Shake †

This one’s different. Featuring the all-new Vanilla Curve boots.

Boots: All-new Vanilla Curve boots.

Chassis: Dyna-Pro aluminum, double-action plates.

Wheels: Fusion speed/jam wheels from Atom.

Bearings: Freespin high-performance bearings.

Sizes: Men's 4-13.

Price: $522

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