Buying roller skate plates? Start here!

There's so many different roller skate plate options, it can be tough to choose. This video talks about how kingpin angle, wheel base and plate position affects your rolling experience, which may help narrow down your decision. But these aren't the only criteria to consider - your budget, plate weight, material and manufacturer/plate reputation are also important.

Choose a kingpin angle: 1:02
Choose your wheel base: 2:43
Position your plate: 4:28

 If you're craving some more information, see additional resources below. Feel free to add your favourite resources in comments.

Take what you can use - leave the rest :) Sorry for the very loud birds on the audio - they were very happy this morning! Thanks for liking, commenting and subscribing! -Cherri

Foot Anatomy and Roller Skate Plates - SkateLog Forum
*My inspiration for choosing plates based on foot pressure points.
http://www.skatelogforum.com/forums/s...
*Skate Log Forum was closed in 2020 - here is the archived post
http://web.archive.org/web/2020092512...

The Definitive Plate Placement Thread - SkateLog Forum
*Other plate position perspectives.
http://www.skatelogforum.com/forums/s...
*Skate Log Forum was closed in 2020 - here is the archived post
http://web.archive.org/web/2015050820...

Anatomy 101: Skate Plates - Times Union Blog
*Shows various setups.
https://blog.timesunion.com/rollerder...

All About Plates: Plates 101 - Roller Skate Nation
*Talks about nylon vs aluminum, axle size, single and double action, and king pin angle.
https://rollerskatenation.com/all-abo...

Plates FAQ - Roller Skate Nation
*Basic definitions and info.
https://rollerskatenation.com/plates-...

How to Choose Your Plate When You Know Nothing About It
*The title says it all. A good starting point.
https://thederbyshop.nl/blog/how-to-c...

Upgrading Your Skates Part 2 - Plates - Neon Skates
*Covers materials, kingpin angle, wheelbase, mount and truck systems.
https://neonskates.ca/blogs/skate-sen...

Plate Sizing Guide - Derby Warehouse
*Discuses wheelbase, mounts and pictures of many common plate manufacturers.
https://www.derbywarehouse.com/learni...

Derby Plate Buying Guide - Derby Warehouse
*Specific to derby, but information can be easily applied to other skating styles.
https://www.derbywarehouse.com/learni...

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