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Surface Material
When talking about skate performance we often get caught up in the physical skate, Wheels, plates, and boots) and don't give too much consideration to the surface that is being skated on. Here we discuss skating surfaces. Indoor to outdoor.
I skate indoors mostly so that's the area that will get the most attention.
note: This page is a work-in-progress
ꔮ "Indoor" Surfaces ꔮ
ꔮ "Indoor" Surfaces ꔮ
Well-coated maple
Well-coated maple
These are the most stereotypical rink experience. A shiny wooden floor. The material coating
There is a lot of resistance at high medium speed
Hard wheels cut into the coating a little
[Lightly] Coated maple
[Lightly] Coated maple
I make this distinction because I have come across rinks that are coated but the finish is dull and not as grippy. Sliding wheels that have edges (FM and fiber) don't cut into them more than they feel like they are scooping a layer of soft serve-ice cream off the top.
There's some resistance but it is very smooth
Hard wheels don't seem to cut into the coating.
Uncoated maple
Uncoated maple
This surface looks "dry" or slightly rough. It distinctly lacks the shiny or glossy appearance however it does reflect light (as seen in the accompanying figure.
There is verry little resistance.
Hard wheels press into the surface in extreme pressure situations.
ꔮ "Outdoor" Surfaces ꔮ
ꔮ "Outdoor" Surfaces ꔮ
Sport Court
Sport Court
This surface looks like a plastic material, slightly matte but has a little sheen.
There is verry little resistance.
Soft wheels splay and gip as expected.
Hard wheels slide very easily and with little resistance.
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