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A person who wants to learn to roller skate must do some preparation before they "lace up." The first thing they need to do is pick a skate. There are many varying skates, such as skates for roller hockey, skates for speed skating, or plain recreational skates. You must try to think of what you'll be doing most on the skates, then make your decision. Picking a skate is very similar to picking a shoe, except you may want a tighter fit. Also, remember that some skate companies, such as CCM, Bauer, or Easton are made on a smaller grade. So if your a size 10 in shoes, you'll be around an 8.5 i...
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