C7Skates Journal

How to Measure Your Foot at Home for Accurate Skate Sizing
Haneka Goto | September 25, 2025
How to Measure Your Foot at Home for Accurate Skate Sizing

Getting the right pair of skates starts with one thing: the right fit. Too tight, and your feet will ache after just a few laps. Too loose, and you’ll lose stability, control, and confidence on wheels. That’s why measuring your foot at home before ordering your skates online is so...

Electric vs. Traditional Skates: Hype or Game Changer?
Haneka Goto | September 18, 2025
Electric vs. Traditional Skates: Hype or Game Changer?

Skating is changing fast. Between traditional quad or inline skates and newer electric models, there’s a lot of buzz—and a lot of confusion—about what the future holds. If you’re a C7Skates fan, love the style and freedom of rolling, and you’re curious whether electric skates are something to watch, this...

Urban Skating Safety: Navigating Curbs, Cracks, and Crosswalks
Haneka Goto | September 10, 2025
Urban Skating Safety: Navigating Curbs, Cracks, and Crosswalks

Urban skating can feel like flying through the city—wind in your face, freedom at your feet. But the streets also come with challenges you won’t find at the rink: uneven pavement, unexpected obstacles, and the constant presence of cars and pedestrians. Whether you’re commuting on skates or just exploring your...

Complete Wheel Rotation Schedule: Extend the Life of Your Skates
Haneka Goto | September 02, 2025
Complete Wheel Rotation Schedule: Extend the Life of Your Skates

One of the easiest ways to make your skates last longer—and keep them rolling smoothly—is to rotate your wheels regularly. Just like rotating the tires on a car, rotating your skate wheels helps even out wear, giving you better grip, smoother rides, and saving you money in the long run....

Jump, Spin, Slide: Intro to Artistic Moves on Quad Skates
Haneka Goto | August 27, 2025
Jump, Spin, Slide: Intro to Artistic Moves on Quad Skates

Once you’ve mastered the basics of rolling, stopping, and even striding, you might be craving something more expressive. That’s where artistic moves come in. On quad skates, artistry meets athleticism—letting you jump, spin, and slide across the floor with creativity and flair. If you’ve ever watched a roller dance routine...

From Rolling to Striding: Intermediate Techniques to Level Up Fast
Haneka Goto | August 20, 2025
From Rolling to Striding: Intermediate Techniques to Level Up Fast

So you’ve mastered the basics—you can roll forward, keep your balance, and stop without panicking. Congratulations! That’s no small feat. But if you want to move beyond beginner mode and start skating with more confidence, speed, and flow, it’s time to level up. The transition from simply rolling to actually...