I started roller skateing in 1964...in the snow...outside...with clamp ons....lol...and at Kates in Charlotte by 1970...I haven't had on my speed skates since...mid 80s....went into the gear shop...after realizing my 1972 wheels were not gonna work !...the Manager was very helpful and knowledgeable. ..got me into an economical set of wheels ...and installed them !...my 1972 precision bearings still fit !..the new wheels are awesome at gripping the floor while I re-teach myself how to skate !...no more hocky slides for now !.....kids are kids...they are gonna be all over the place till they get used to rolling around !...at least...they are trying something new..and getting exercise !....I had a wonderful time !...and made a few new friends...the 2 young men behind the skate rental area were awesome ! ...they helped me with my trucks and were very friendly !...I don't think they had ever seen skates as old as mine !...lol....I will be back !....soon ! .....Thankyou for such a wonderful time !
.......ps....I almost forgot !..they had 4 or 5 kids birthday parties going on at the time I was there...and everything ran like clockwork !...kudos!