Doop skates shopping guide

Doop skates sport a modular design, which makes them totally adaptable to our needs.

Doop skate parts

Soulplate

A flat, hard plastic plate on the sole of the boot where our footwear rests. There are two soulplate sizes available, S and L. Available in different colors.

Cuff

It supports the ankle and conveys stability when skating.

Straps

Their purpose is to tighten the shell so that your foot stays in place while skating. Doop skates have 3 types of straps:

• Cuff strap: Its purpose is to catch the cuff in a ratcheting position, preventing the skate from moving sideways.
• Front strap: Its purpose is to keep our instep steady, avoiding any unnecessary ankle movement.
• Toe strap: It helps better convey movement to our skates.

Depending on the Doop model, there are Velcro straps or ratchet buckles available. Ratchet buckles are stronger whereas Velcro straps are more flexible. It is totally up to the skater.

Shockabsorver

The shockabsorber is found underneath your heel and offers soft shock absorption to ward off bruised heels and add extra comfort and confidence to your ankle.

Size adjustable system

Doop skates use a special system which allows for size adjustment based on cuff and soulplate interaction. In some models, it can be done by removing the last wheel, then loosing and tightening up the cuff bolt.
Other models have a small lever located under your heel. You just need to lift it, and then adjust the cuff as you see fit.

Frame

Doop skates have different aluminum and composite frames available, depending on wheel size. Any kind of 165mm mounting space frame can be mounted.
It is important to note, the longer the chassis, the more stability, but the less mobility.

On the other hand, the bigger the wheel, the higher the chassis from the ground and therefore, it becomes more difficult to control.

Wheels

Doop skates mount 80mm to 110mm wheels. If the diameter is bigger, you go faster and they offer great vibration dampening. Mind you, the bigger the wheel, the higher the skate, which may result in unexpected instability.
You may also want to consider that wheel hardness or resistance to penetration is measured by a number followed by a letter. To cruise around the city go for a medium-hard wheel, somewhere between 82A and 86A.
Bottom line, Doop skates mount high-quality wheels which can be swapped for any others as long as their size matches.

Bearings

Bearings are located within the wheels and make them turn.
The quality of a bearing is usually rated by the acronym ABEC, ILQ or SG followed by a number. The higher the number, the lower the rolling friction and therefore, the higher the speed. Moreover, there are ceramic and Swiss precision bearings. Their friction is much lower, but the price is higher. They are recommended for competitions or for very specific uses.

Spacers

It is a cylindrical part inside the wheel responsible for maintaining the distance between bearings. This metal or plastic piece may be 6 or 8 mm (depending on the screw).

Brakes

The brake pad is one of the most common braking systems appropriate for inline skates. It is made of rubber and is attached to the back of the right skate. It can be removed, changed to the other foot or placed in both feet. Each brand has its own brake pad.
Doop skates brake pad height can be adjusted as they wear out.

Bolts and screws

Doop skates have different types of bolts:

• Frame screws: They keep chassis and cuff together. There are two types:
• Standard
• Lever
• Wheel screws (axles): there are two types depending on the frame.
• Male-Female
• Simple Axle
• Cuff bolts: They keep the cuff stable and convey mobility.
• Strap bolts: They keep straps and shell together.