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in-line skating

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Also known as: Rollerblade skating, inline skating, rollerblading(Show More)
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in-line skating
in-line skating An in-line roller-skater.

In-line skating involves using roller skates with wheels arranged in a single line for enhanced speed and maneuverability. This form of recreation evolved from earlier roller skates, which initially had an in-line wheel setup but were difficult to control. The development of the "quad" skate with two parallel pairs of wheels in 1863 made turning and maneuvering much easier, leading to a surge in popularity.12

However, in the 1980s, a new generation of in-line skates emerged, offering greater speed and maneuverability, which revitalized the sport and led to new variations like aggressive roller-skating and in-line hockey.2

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