Choose the geometry
Start with wheel count.
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INLINE FIGURE SKATING GUIDES
How to choose the right inline figure skating frame.
The frame determines how skating feels, how technique transfers and whether off-ice training helps or creates compensations.
Check the pick
Angle, position and size all matter.
Compare the package
Look beyond the headline price.
QUICK ANSWER
Buy for performance, not price.
Four wheels, correct pick geometry, adjustable rocker axles, indoor and outdoor wheels and appropriate sizing are the most important things to consider.
01 · WHEEL COUNT
Start here.
Wheel count is the single biggest factor affecting how a frame behaves.
Three wheels give two balance zones. Four wheels give three. Ice requires three.
Choose the frame that matches the discipline you are trying to train.
02 · PICK GEOMETRY
The pick is a technical component.
Pick angle, size, position and material all affect spins, turns and jump take-offs.
A pick positioned incorrectly forces the skater to compensate.
03 · ROCKER AXLES
Adjustment matters.
Fixed systems provide one setup. Adjustable systems allow the skater to change the feel of the frame as their skating develops.
Serious skaters should strongly consider adjustable rocker axles.
04 · WHEELS
Match the surface.
Indoor wheels
82A outer layer and 85A inner layer.
Outdoor wheels
85A outer layer and 82A inner layer.
Surface choice
Use the correct wheels for the environment.
Total cost
Include replacement wheels in the calculation.
05 · WHAT IS INCLUDED
Look beyond the frame.
Bearings, spacers, tools, picks, hardware and wheel sets should all be included in the comparison.
ABEC-9 bearings and spacers pre-installed in every wheel simplify setup and reduce additional expense.
06 · SIZING
Measure the boot.
Frames should be selected according to boot sole length rather than ordinary shoe size.
Parents should also consider future growth when selecting a frame size.
07 · COMPARISON TABLE
Compare the systems side by side.
| Feature | PIC Skate | Snow White | EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel count | 3 or 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Balance zones | Model dependent | 2 | 3 |
| Rocker adjustment | Model dependent | Pre-rockered | Adjustable rocker axles |
| Front contact | PIC | Toe stop | EDGE pick |
| Indoor wheels included | Varies | Varies | Yes |
| Outdoor wheels included | Varies | Varies | Yes |
| Jam plugs included | No | No | Yes |
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