Many potential inline or roller skaters want to know whether inline skating (sometimes called rollerblading) or quad roller skating is easier to master. Surprisingly, many people – young and old – become mobile on inline skates much faster than on traditional quad roller skates. That is because most well-made recreational inline skates offer a lot of rigid support for feet and ankles if they are the right size, buckled and laced up properly. The wheels extend much further to the front and rear which helps balance a skater's forward and backward momentum. The long wheelbase with bigger, thinner wheels is also less sensitive to slight surface irregularities and cracks for outdoor activities. As long as the goal is simple local transportation, individual or group fun, low impact fitness, or scenic outdoor skating activities, inlines may be easier to use and a lot more practical.
