Skater Buds

In 1863, the four-wheeled turning roller skate, or quad roller skates, with four wheels set in two side-by-side pairs, was first designed, in New York City by James Leonard Plimpton in an attempt to improve upon previous designs, the skate contained a pivoting action using a rubber cushion that allowed the skater to skate a curve just by leaning to one side. It was a huge success, so much that the first public skating rink was opened in 1866 in Newport, Rhode Island with the support of Plimpton.

The design of the quad skate allowed easier turns and maneuverability, and the quad skate came to dominate the industry for more than a century.

Adults know that when their children play outside in the dark they are exposed to many more dangers than they would be in the daylight. But adults also know that it’s hard to get kids to come in from playing with friends. Why not meet your kids halfway? One way to do this is to get them a pair of lighted roller skates to replace their old ones.

Lighted roller skates will allow other people to see your kids when they’re outside after dark. You may also want to have your kids wear bright colors and reflective gear. There’s no reason to cut your kids’ nighttime fun. It never hurts however to enforce they take a few extra safety measures. A lighted roller skate is visible even during the darkest of nights.

Shopping for kids can be such a hassle. First of all, it seems like most of them already have everything they could want. Original ideas are so hard to come by. Fortunately, shopping online exposes gift givers to many more options then they ever imagined possible.

Kids have always loved to roller skate, but these days roller skates are becoming outdated. Kids don’t want gifts from the past — they want exciting new toys that no one else has. Skater buds are a great gift option for picky kids. They offer children all the fun of roller skating but instead of fitting over the entire foot, they secure neatly to the shoe, allowing for easy put on and take off.