Investing in a good pair of inline skates begins a new adventure of outdoor fun and exercise. Opportunities abound to get into shape, meet new friends through inline skating clubs and events, compete and excel in the many competitive venues of inline skating, and last but certainly not least—enjoy the great outdoors. But skates are not maintenance-free and require a little attention every now and then. Regular maintenance has many benefits. The fact that you are protecting your investment and prolonging the life of your inline skates is probably the number one reason to take care of your inline skates. Other factors cannot be ignored, especially the fact that your safety is at stake if you do not regularly inspect and care your inline skates. For those with the competitive edge, speed is reduced when simple cleaning and oiling is ignored. In short, you will simply have a better “roll” altogether is you follow a few simple maintenance tips.