It's sport identification time, hive mind. There's a kid I see around campus who travels using... well, they're sort of like roller skates. Except where roller skates' wheels are fixed and point forward, these are pivoting and are ridden sideways, as if you're riding a longboard without the board. [more inside]
posted by optimuscrime on Dec 14, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the difference between roller blading and roller skating? I grew up blading (4 wheels inline), but possibly want to pick up the skating (4 quad style)- does it feel the same? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on Jul 9, 2008 - 13 answers