Race & Speed Inline Skating – Basics and things to know

Speed inline skates are specially designed for high speeds, efficient forward motion, and athletic training on smooth surfaces. They are primarily used on paved roads, bike paths, and race tracks and are engineered for maximum performance.

To ensure smooth skating, optimal power transfer, and excellent control at speed, speed skates are equipped with large, hard wheels. These particularly lightweight wheels reduce rolling resistance and enable long, powerful gliding phases. Combined with stiff boots and a low stance, they provide stability, precision, and efficiency with every push.

Speed inline skating is ideal for endurance, strength, and technique training and is often used as a complement to or alternative to speed skating, cycling, or traditional endurance training. Whether for long distances, intense interval sessions, or competitions – speed inline skates are built for high demands and sustained speed.

This makes speed inline skates the perfect choice for you if you love speed, want to systematically improve your endurance, and want to stay active on roads and bike paths.

Can't find the right race or speed inline skates for you? Is the model you want unavailable in your size, or do you already own a pair of comfortable, high-quality inline skates that you don't want to replace?

No problem: Thanks to the wide selection of race and speed frames – also known as rails – you can specifically upgrade your existing skates for fast, sporty skating.

With the right speed frame, you can optimally tune your skates for high speeds, efficient power transfer, and long distances. Large wheel setups ensure low rolling resistance, a smooth ride, and maximum performance on asphalt and smooth surfaces.

All your skates need to have is one of the following widely used frame mounting systems:

• 165 mm & 195 mm Dual Point Mounting
  (typical for speed, marathon, as well as many fitness and urban inline skates)
• Trinity Mounting
  (common on performance-oriented fitness, urban, and speed inline skates)
• ACT Interlink
  (a modern multi-mounting system by Powerslide and Iqon)

This way, you can continue to ride your favorite skates and precisely tune them for training, long distances, or racing with the right race or speed frame – without having to buy a completely new pair of skates.

With the right accessories, such as a sports towel and carrying handles, speed skating becomes even more comfortable and training even more enjoyable.

A finger bell and a brake also make race skating and outdoor training, such as on bike paths and roads, safer.

The right protective gear for race and speed inline skating not only protects you from serious injury but also gives you greater confidence and peace of mind at high speeds.

By effectively absorbing the impact of falls, you can train regularly, avoid unnecessary time off and continuously improve your performance. Consistent, regular training is a major advantage, especially in speed skating, where technique, rhythm and repetition are crucial.

The added sense of security provided by suitable protective gear also helps you skate more relaxed and focused, allowing you to concentrate better on technique and speed and feel more confident in reaching your full potential. This not only makes speed inline skating more enjoyable but also helps you improve faster.

The protective gear we recommend for speed inline skating is:

• A well-ventilated, properly fitting helmet
• Wrist guards
• Elbow pads
• Knee pads

This combination provides balanced protection without restricting your freedom of movement—ideal for training, long distances and sporty skating on asphalt.

With our specially designed backpacks for speed and race inline skates, you too will find the ideal companion for your training and competitions.

Our backpacks feature sturdy attachment systems that allow you to transport your speed or race inline skates securely. At the same time, they offer plenty of storage space for everything you need before, during, and after training or a race.

All your equipment will fit in our backpacks and bags:

• Inline skates,
• Helmet and protective gear,
• Change of clothes,
• Water bottles,
• Snacks,
• Timing or camera equipment,
• Music and much more.