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Best Inline Skates for Kids in 2026 | Complete Buyers Guide
from Jan Welch on 17 Dec 2025

In this video, I break down the best inline skates for kids from the most reputable brands in inline skating, also known as rollerbading. I go through each skate in detail, explain what makes a quality kids skate, and discuss which brands to avoid. I also cover the key differences between plastic vs. metal frames and hard boot vs. soft boot skates, so parents can make a confident, informed choice and get their kids rolling safely and comfortably.Suggested Kids Buyers Guides:Best Inline Skates – https://bigwheelblading.com/best-inline-skates-for-kids/Best Safety Pads – https://bigwheelblading.com/the-best-safety-pads-for-kids/Best Helmets – https://bigwheelblading.com/the-best-kids-inline-skating-helmets/Below are the inline skates mentioned in this video. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. These commissions help support the channel and allow us to keep making helpful skating contentthank you for the support! Rollerblade Kids Inline SkatesRollerblade Microblade (Boys)https://tidd.ly/3MH4ZGX (Inline Warehouse)https://amzn.to/4s20QgQ (Amazon)Rollerblade Microblade (Girls)https://amzn.to/4qgotAF (Amazon)Rollerblade Microblade Free (Boys)https://amzn.to/4pAAWiG (Amazon)Rollerblade Microblade Free (Girls)https://tidd.ly/4j2E2JY (Inline Warehouse)https://amzn.to/48WcCkl (Amazon)Rollerblade Apexhttps://amzn.to/48YGRXV (Amazon)K2 Kids Inline SkatesThe K2 Marlee Pro, Marlee BOA, Marlee Beam, K2 Raider, and Raider BOA are currently sold out.K2 Marleehttps://amzn.to/4rSa1jU (Amazon)K2 Raider Prohttps://amzn.to/44t73bM (Amazon)K2 Raider Beamhttps://amzn.to/4p3KSAj (Amazon)K2 Sk8 Hero BOAhttps://amzn.to/4s6zQgu (Amazon)K2 Charm BOAhttps://tidd.ly/4s6yTEW (Inline Warehouse)https://amzn.to/4oXG6Ea (Amazon)Other Recommended Kids SkatesFlying Eagle Nadiahttps://tidd.ly/4s0Xg6B (Inline Warehouse)Bont Scoothttps://tidd.ly/48JngMt (Inline Warehouse)USD Glitchhttps://tidd.ly/4j4GZts (Inline Warehouse)USD Transformer (Currently Sold Out)

Wiener Walzer (1997) // 1080p HD Remastered
from Jan Welch on 14 Oct 2025

Wiener Walzer is a 1997 VHS skate video created by Michael Bayr, the founder of Be-Mag. It features Austrian skaters such as Andreas Buchrieser, Jon Elliott (his first ever section), and Ren Schmid, along with German skaters Matteo Attanasio, Marc Heinzmann, and Benjamin Drechsler. The video also includes footage from Warsaw, Poland, the Polish Championships, and the IISS Contest in Amsterdam, featuring pros like Arlo Eisenberg, Jeff Laretto, Brian Smith, and Randy Spizer.Id previously uploaded Jon Elliotts section, and after several people asked to see the full videohere it is.You might be wondering how Jon ended up in a random Austrian skate video from 1997. The answer is simple Jon was born and raised in Austria. His parents were American missionaries living near Stockerau, a town about 30 minutes outside of Vienna. Not long after this video was released, Jon moved to the Los Angeles area to live with his aunt, began working at Team Paradise, and filmed with Brian Smith for his Wasteland section.Check out my wheel brand Dream at https://dreamurethane.com/Visit Be-Mag at https://be-mag.com/

Leading the Blind 4×4 Team Video (2004) // 1080p HD Remastered
from Jan Welch on 30 Sep 2025

Leading the Blind was the very first 4×4 Team video, edited by me alongside Pat Lennen. It features unforgettable sections from Chris Haffey, Pat Lennen, Alex Broskow, Brian Shima, and the rest of the 4×4 and Rat Tail crew.For this upload, I upscaled the video to 1080p to bring you one of the cleanest versions youll find online. I also added some personal commentary before and after the video to give a little extra context and thoughts.If youre stoked on this piece of blading history from 2004, drop a like and share your thoughts in the commentsId love to hear what Leading the Blind meant to you!Although most of the pro team has stepped back from blading, Alex Broskow is still out there killing it. Give him a follow – https://www.instagram.com/alexanderbroskow/Check out Micah Barrett’s art – https://www.instagram.com/mi.cah.barr.ett/

Vintage Blade Comedy: Jon Elliott Unfiltered Outtakes (2003)
from Jan Welch on 30 Sep 2025

Straight out of 2003, heres some behind-the-scenes gold with Jon Elliott. While filming for a Ground Control project, we had the team sit down and talk about each other. These outtakes with Jon are some of my favoriteswith the kind of delivery that makes me laugh every single time, even 20+ years later.It was originally meant for the GC website or maybe a video projectI honestly cant even remember at this pointbut Im glad these clips survived.The website for my brand Dream Urethane – https://dreamurethane.com/Looking for some aggressive inline skates? Check out my guide on the best aggressive skates available today – https://bigwheelblading.com/the-best-aggressive-inline-skates/

Let’s Talk Rollerblading Ep. 12 with Cody Sanders – Dream, Jumbo, Metro Card Classic and More
from Jan Welch on 23 Sep 2025

Hey friends! Its been a rough year, but Im finally doing my first live stream in two years. Jumbos own Cody Sanders will be joining me, and well be talking about what weve been up to, plus discussing Dream Urethane, Jumbo, Metro Card Classic, Blading Cup, the Austin scene, and everything else happening in the rollerblading world. Expect lots of new content coming soon as well as new Vault episodes. dreamurethane.com youtube.com/@jumboblading