Roller skates are fun and all, but they’re pretty well limited to rolling on relatively smooth surfaces. [Fireball Tool] wanted something a little more rugged, so set about a build of his own. The ...

Forget walking or rollerblading — how about rocket skating? California-based company Acton has developed electronically-powered skates that can propel the wearer up to 12 miles per hour — no pushing ...

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UPDATE: Aug. 1, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This guide has been updated with new products, expert recommendations, and new information on how to choose roller skates. Roller skating experienced a major uptick ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Forget the Terminator. Meet “Rollerman.” In ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. When it comes to fit, Weske says that generally “you want the skate to fit very snug and move with your foot.” ...

In his cyborg-style suit adorned with roller skates, he’s a modern-day action hero who travels at speeds of more than 60mph, powered by gravity. The body armor with wheels is quite a look, but this ...