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What is Roller Skate?
Roller skates are shoes or bindings that fit onto shoes that are worn to enable the wearer to roll along on wheels. The first roller skate was an inline skate design, effectively an ice skate with wheels replacing the blade.
Top Roller Skate Shops In South Africa
LINO SKATE SHOP
Address: UNIT 137, PLATINUM JUNCTION, 4 School St, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7442
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 PM ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: 074 040 4545
The Skate Emporium
Address: Heathway Centre, Castlehill Dr, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Tue
Phone: 079 092 4076
Rollers Skateboarding Store
Address: Shop No.4, 12 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8100
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 076 127 1724
Origin Skates
Address: 43 Dunrobin St, Sydenham, Johannesburg, 2192
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 083 313 2154
Longboarding SA
Address: Heathway Centre Cnr Beyers Naude and, Castlehill Dr, Blackheath, Johannesburg, 2195
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Tue
Phone: 079 092 4076
Baseline Skate Shop
Address: Shop 4, Buitenkloof Studios, 8 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5:30 PM ⋅ Opens 10 AM Tue
Phone: 021 422 0465
Rolling SA Distribution
Address: 6 Gwaie place, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0081
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 11:30 PM
Phone: 082 832 0752
Boardhub
Address: Unit 4 Battery Park V & A Waterfront, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 081 848 7717
RollEgoli
Address: 296 Main Rd, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 083 232 9861
Boardriders Canal Walk
Address: Century Blvd Shop 436, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Century City, Cape Town, 7441
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: 021 180 2505
The Skate Store
Address: 1 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5:30 PM ⋅ Opens 7 AM Tue
Phone: 079 100 7631
How much should good roller skates cost?
for beginners, you can get a pair of roller skates for as low as R832.67, The high end for beginner skates is around R5828.70. The average is typically around R2498.01.
Is roller skating a good workout?
As a cardio and strength-training full-body workout, roller-skating is a heart-healthy way to get outside and get moving.
It may be just the type of workout you need to kick your outdoor time into high gear. Like many recreational sports, once you get the hang of skating you may start doing it on a daily basis.
Is roller skating well for knees?
For those looking to exercise regularly but suffering from chronic joint pain, roller skating may be an excellent option to consider.
Compared to more mainstream forms of exercise like running or jogging, roller skating is a great alternative, as it provides the same aerobic benefits while causing less joint pain.