1. As soon as your wheel shows any asymmetric wear, rotate it. The more often you rotate your wheels, the longer they will last.
   
2. The basic rule of wheel rotation is that the most worn wheel should be moved to the least wearing position on the other skate. By switching the wheels to the other skate, the opposite side of the wheel gets worn.
   
3. On occasion, it is also a good idea to rotate your wheels within the same skate. Exchange the first wheel with the third, and swap the second wheel with the forth. This also helps extend the life of your wheel and will even out your wheel surface.
   

Bearings

1. When rotating your wheels, always check your bearings.
2. Always wipe the grit off the outside of the bearings, but make sure not to wipe too hard or you will actually force the dirt into the bearing.
   
3. Spin the wheels to listen and feel for any bearing problems.
   
4. If your bearings are bad, you have two choices: Clean the bearings or purchase new ones.
5. There are two types of bearings, those with removable shields and those that do not. If your bearings do not have removable shields, just gently brush off the grit with a toothbrush and wipe clean. Do not lubricate because it will build up and attract more grit.
   
6. If you do have removable shields, pop the shield off and soak all the pieces in a cleaner. There are many environmentally friendly degreasers available. After soaking, rinse all the parts and make sure that they are very dry before re-lubricating and putting them back together.
   

Axles

1. 'Probably the most crucial but one of the most often overlooked component is the axle system. When checking the wheels, make sure that your axle or spacer, along with your nuts and bolts are'straight and working properly.'
2. Hop-up kits are one of the least expensive and most effective ways to improve the performance of your skate. They provide a much better roll out of the bearings.'

The Boot

1. 'To keep your boot intact, you can affix a plastic toe guard on the front of the boot. You can also apply shoe goo to the areas that are showing wear and tear to keep it from getting worse.'
2. You should examine the laces for fraying. You want to be able to keep your boots tight, so your ankles and feet have proper support.'
3. The inner boot can smell pretty bad after extended use. You can hand-wash the liner in cold water and hang them up to air dry (do not put them in the dryer because this will cause shrinkage).
4. You can consider buying an anatomical footbed insert, it will increase boot comfort and performance considerably.'
5. While the liners are out, you should check the stitching for any signs of wear. If you need stitching done, any shoe repair ship should be able to help.'