Quad skates have four wheels in a square formation, with two wheels in the front and two in the back. Inline skates, on the other hand, have a single line of wheels. They are also called rollerblades. Quad skates are generally considered easier to learn for beginners.

Roller derby began its modern revival in Austin, Texas in the early 2000s as an all-female, woman-organized amateur sport.

Once you have purchased the roller skates, have your child try them on and check the fit. The skates should fit snugly but not be too tight. Your child should be able to wiggle their toes and move their foot around inside the skate, but their heel should not slip out.

Quad skates, more commonly known as roller skates, simply means that the skate has 4 wheels arranged in a square pattern; 2 wheels in the front and 2 wheels in the back.