C7Skates Journal

🎉 How to Choose Your First Pair of Roller Skates: Size, Style & Budget Guide
Haneka Goto | June 26, 2025
🎉 How to Choose Your First Pair of Roller Skates: Size, Style & Budget Guide

Ready to start your roller skate journey? At C7 Skates, we believe your first pair should be comfy, stylish, and perfect for where you roll—whether that's boardwalks, playgrounds, or retro rinks. Here's how to pick a pair that checks all the boxes: size, style, and budget. 1. Size: A Fit...

RS101: Gear up and stay protected! Discover the perfect fit for your protective gear
Steve Wu | October 25, 2023
RS101: Gear up and stay protected! Discover the perfect fit for your protective gear

Get ready to suit up for the skating adventure of a lifetime, because we're about to dive into the fantastic world of protective gear! 🛡️ Just like a knight's armor, your gear should feel like a cozy hug as you slip it on—snug, secure, and ready to take on the...

RS 101: Unlocking Speed: Why Aren't My Skate Wheels Zooming?
Steve Wu | October 25, 2023
RS 101: Unlocking Speed: Why Aren't My Skate Wheels Zooming?

Feeling like your skate wheels are dragging instead of flying? Don't worry, we've got the scoop! It's time to dive into the world of bearings, those shiny little marvels that hold the key to unlocking ultimate speed and smoothness in your skating adventure. So, you've noticed your wheels aren't spinning...

RS 101: Taking Care of your roller skate(s)
Steve Wu | October 25, 2023
RS 101: Taking Care of your roller skate(s)

First things first, let’s give those skates a personal touch by adjusting their hardware. It’s time to dial them into our preferences and unlock their full skating potential!   Introducing the superhero of skate tools: The Standard Roller Skate Y-Tool with Rethreader and the 10mm Y-Tool with Screw Driver Roller...

RS 101: Roller-Skating Etiquette: Navigating the Rink and the Outdoors
Steve Wu | October 25, 2023
RS 101: Roller-Skating Etiquette: Navigating the Rink and the Outdoors

Welcome to the magical world of skating etiquette – where harmony and fun go hand in hand, and everyone's invited to join the party on wheels! 🕺🛼 Imagine you're at a skating rink, surrounded by fellow skaters, ready to rock and roll. But before you hit the floor with your...

RS 101: Shoelaces to Buckles: Exploring Different Roller-Skate Fastening Options
Steve Wu | September 13, 2023
RS 101: Shoelaces to Buckles: Exploring Different Roller-Skate Fastening Options

Get ready to dive into the labyrinth of roller skate fastening – because guess what? The way you lock in those skates can totally shake up your entire skating escapade! Let's talk about the grand old tradition of shoelaces first. They're like the chameleons of the fastening world, adapting to...