Of the three types of skating, roller skating is unarguably the coolest. Roller skating is widely recognized as a fun recreational activity, a competitive sport, a great form of exercise as well as being a means of transportation. You do not even have to worry about missing the bus (cool, right?).
Moving from one skate spot to another would require you to carry your roller skates and rollerblading gear around whether you are a pro skater, recreational skater, or commuter. Sound like a lot of work? Do not worry. This post will help you with different inline skate transport ideas. Keep reading to see how you can haul your rollerblading gear with you as you move around.
How to Carry Roller Skates Around?
Your day-to-day skate life need not be dampened with the thoughts of how to carry your roller skates with these practical ideas:
| Carrying your rollerblades with an inline skate backpack. |
| Using a skate-specific bag to haul your rollerblades. |
| Using the boots straps on the back of the skate. |
| Using the laces of your inline skates as a shoulder strap. |
| Using the Velcro straps of your blades as a carrying handle. |
| Carrying your inline skates in a reusable shopping bag. |
Using an inline skate backpack to carry your roller skates
Are you a student attending college with the need to carry your notebooks, laptop, and other learning materials? You will need something that will provide comfort, convenience and will just as easily accommodate all your learning supplies. An inline skate backpack would be the perfect storage system for you.
Although this backpack is usually smaller than an inline skate bag, it is pretty similar to the regular backpack and provides exterior features on which you can hang your skates. Sometimes, it may even come with extra room to hold your helmet.
Using a skate bag to haul your inline skates around
Inline skate bags are more prominent than skate backpacks, and these skate-specific bags are usually considered to be the most convenient way to carry your roller skates from place to place. These bags can hold everything you need for your roller skating experience; elbow pads, knee pads, helmet, water bottle, and others. However, you should opt for a heavy-duty bag with reinforced bottom if you’re going for a serious ride and need to carry a lot of gear.
The triangular-shaped inline skate bags are an excellent choice to carry a lot of items. They are usually roomy and can hold several small things you may need to take with you as well. They are quite inexpensive and come in different sizes to keep any size of roller skates you may want to fit into it. This bag also comes with a strap to carry your skates comfortably.
Make sure to select a heavy-duty skate carrying bag with water-resistant solid material on the exterior that will last with constant usage, especially if you travel a lot and like to bring your roller skates with you. All the better if the skate bag comes with mesh vents that allow for breathability and airflow.
Carrying your roller skates by your boots straps
All you need to do here is to hook two fingers through the straps attached to the back of each roller skate and carry them. You would lose circulation in your fingers after holding them for some time. All you need to do is to switch hands. This may not be a good idea if you have to go a long distance to your skating spot. This method is ideal for moving short distances.
Using your skates laces as a shoulder strap
To use this carriage style, make sure that the laces are strong enough and the rollerblades are not wet. You can also easily replace the laces that came with your skating boots if they are not strong enough. There are several high-quality rollerblades laces available. Just tie the laces together and use them as a shoulder strap. It is an excellent and stress-free way to move your roller skates around.
Using the Velcro straps as a carrying handle
This is a great idea when you want to make quick, recreational trips. Stick the Velcro parts of your inline skate boots together, and use the straps to hold up the roller skates as you move around.
Toss your skates in a reusable shopping bag
If you are a student who rollerblades and uses the gym, you may not be able to fit all you need in your backpack. Chances are your notebooks, gym sneakers, inline skates, and protective pads would not exactly be able to fit into your inline skate bag or backpack. A reusable shopping bag is convenient in situations like this. You can just put your sneakers in the shopping bag and place the sneakers in your backpack while skating to college. After a gym workout on your way home, you can wear your sneakers and keep your roller skates in the reusable bag.
How Do I Carry My Skates on a Bike?
You can easily carry your skates on your bike by using a backpack. This way works best if you have to move several other items like a water bottle. You can also choose to attach your skates to the rear rack of your bike. Another option is to tie both skate boots together with laces and put them on your bike handlebars.
Can I Pack Roller Skates in my Carry On?
Yes, you can! You can even put in smaller items like your toiletries, pads, and small clothing items. Just place the roller blades opposite each other inside the carry-on and make sure to use a carry-on that will adequately accommodate your skate boots without cramping them.
How Do I Pack Roller Skates for Travel?
Do you want to go someplace cool? Or do you want to carpool with your skater friends? Perhaps you want to avoid having to pay crazy checked bag fees for your journey? Then, you’ll find these tips very helpful.
Basically, a carry-on and a backpack would work well to pack your roller skating gear, clothes, shoes, toiletries, and laptop. You can quickly put your clothes and gear into your carry on which you can then fit in the overhead storage compartment on the plane – or into your car trunk. Your shoes, toiletries, laptop, and other things that will come in handy for you during the trip go in the backpack, which you can keep at your feet.
Tips for Packing Your Roller Skates for Travel
- Pack only what you will need. This will not only reduce the number of items you will take with you; it will also save you the stress of struggling to fit it all in your bags.
- Take the wheels off your roller skates so that you can save a lot of space by nesting your skates together.
- You can roll your clothes to reduce wrinkles and save space.
- You can also choose to pack your clothes in Ziploc bags. Press the air out of the bags to reduce the number of clothes taking up space in your carry-on. This will give you more room to pack your sweet roller skates comfortably.
- Keep your necessities and skate tools in an easy-to-reach part of your bag. This will save you from having to fully unpack your carry-on during security checks.
A bonus tip is to wear your heaviest shoes and clothes, especially if it is a plane trip. You get to save luggage space, creating more room to carry your roller skates.
How Do Roller Skate Straps Work?
Roller skate straps, also known as skate noose or skate leash, make for easy roller blade transportation. Just make the loops using the strap and insert the roller skates in each loop, pulling tightly on the strap. Place the strap over your shoulder, and you are good to go. They are great because they help you to distribute the weight of your boots over a wide surface area.
Tips for Carrying Roller Skates Around
Hauling your roller skates between places may not seem like a big problem until you have to move between your skate spots, commute or move around the city. This is why you should know how other skaters are carrying their roller skating gear around. You can stash your roller skates in a backpack or tie your boot laces as a shoulder strap. Another tip is to stick the Velcro parts of your roller skates together and use them as a carriage means. You may also choose to use your fingers to hold up your skates at the back by their straps.
Well, there you have it! Now, hopefully, you have a comprehensive guide on how to easily carry your roller skates as you move about in your day-to-day skate life.
