Inline skating is a
sport practiced widely internationally.
Inline skates typically have 2 to 5
polyurethane wheels, arranged in a single line, although 5 wheel designs are no longer manufactured. The in-line design allows for greater speed than
roller skates and better maneuverability. The in-line wheels are coupled with boots designed for skating over and around various obstacles. Inline-skating is practiced and performed using inline skates designed for race tracks,
skate parks,
Urban areas, and off-road.