C7skates Journal

Skate (S)quad Gift Guide 2020 - C7skates
Ting Kung | December 14, 2020
Skate (S)quad Gift Guide

Skate (S)quad, we’re always looking for gear that will unite our community. If you want to spread roller-skating fun with your friends and family this season, give the gift of 8 wheels. The vibe is merry and very bright, here are some of our suggestions for skating must-haves this season....

Top Roller-Skating Videos of the 2010s
Ting Kung | November 23, 2020
Top Roller-Skating Videos of the 2010s

So, you thought you could escape the 2010s already? In honor of the current nostalgia kick here are our top choices for influential roller-skating music videos of the last decade. Get a little inspiration from the cool kids who loved roller skating before its revival! These are impossible to rank,...

What's your skating dance style?
Ting Kung | October 27, 2020
What's your skating dance style?

  Are you obsessed with roller skating but you’re still trying to figure out your identity? You’re in the right place. Let's find out which skating dance style suits you best! In honor of National Roller Skating Month, here are four different skating styles experiencing a pop-culture revival in 2020. ...

3 Awesome Lacing Techniques
Christian Shepherd | September 25, 2020
3 Awesome Lacing Techniques

To our (s)quad: We promised you some cute lacing styles in a previous blog… and oh did we deliver! We scoured the vast internet and added in some of our own creativity to come up with these 3 different lacing styles! They shouldn’t be too tricky to follow and lace...

7 Weird Facts About Roller Skating You May Not Have Known
Christian Shepherd | August 28, 2020
7 Weird Facts About Roller Skating You May Not Have Known

With a lifespan centuries old, roller skating has had its fair share of drama, comedy, and peculiarities. These seven weird facts about roller skating are totally unexpected. 

How to Teach Your Kid to Roller Skate
Christian Shepherd | August 28, 2020
How to Teach Your Kid to Roller Skate

If your child is ready to strap on the skates and start learning, these seven useful tactics will help ensure they’re skating safely and enjoy the process.