Quadline FAQ

The Skate

What are Skorpions?

They are eight-legged...just kidding. They are an updated version of the original adjustable roller skate, which allowed you to use your own shoes. Only now, you don’t need a key!

This new roller skate carries a patented design that makes Skorpion™ Skates the most stable roller skates ever made. Skorpion offers three versions of the roller skate, the Quadline Street, the Multi Terrain and SKORPIES kid's skates. They each have distinct uses and both offer unsurpassed stability, performance and comfort.

Who invented Skorpions?

Reg Reid, from New Zealand. His inspiration came from watching his grandchildren struggle with in-line skates and he didn’t want them growing up not knowing the wonderful feeling you get from skating and all the healthful advantages.

View history of Skorpion Skates

What type of shoe can I wear with Skorpion Quadlines?

The footplate adjusts to the size of your shoe, so most styles of athletic footwear (like your most favorite pair of running shoes), or a closed-toe shoe style, like you would wear to work or school, would be best.

How do I adjust Skorpion Quadlines?

There is an adjustment knob under the footplate. Loosen or tighten it to fit around whatever shoe you are wearing. It’s a great solution for growing kids. (Thanks Reg!)

Do Skorpion Quadlines have brakes?

Yes, Skorpion Quadlines have one set of brakes. They are attached to the rear of one skate only - which is great because it satisfies the preference of the skater.

Are the wheels interchangeable?

Yes and No. The Multi Terrain wheels can be converted to the Quadline wheels, but not the other way around. The reason for this is that the axle length of the Multi Terrain skates is longer than that of the Quadline model due to the width of the hub of the Multi Terrain wheels. Therefore the Quadline wheels can be fitted to the longer Multi Terrain axle with the inclusion of a spacer, but the Multi Terrain wheels are too wide to be fitted to the shorter axles of the Quadline skates.

What are the wheels made out of?

Skorpion Quadline wheels are made of 100mm 82A high rebound Polyurethane (PU). The five-spoke TPU hub is specifically designed to provide the perfect amount of support and heat dissipation, giving the wheel incredible speed, endurance and shock absorbing properties so you get a super comfortable ride!

Each wheel has two rubber-sealed Abec5 bearings to minimize drag, reduce rolling resistance, and provide lateral strength and speed to burn.

What is the truck made out of?

The axle assembly has an 8mm steel axle shaft encapsulated by Glass Filled Nylon, providing strength and stiffness, exceptional pivoting and steering action, and perfect surface tolerance to support the high performance bearings.  

Can I use them on all types of surfaces?

Skorpion Quadline Skates are ideal for concrete, and rolling over bumps and cracks with ease. They are equally perfect for roller dancing or aerobic skate exercising on hard wood floors or rink floors.

Your Requests

Where can I find customer opinions about Skorpion Quadlines?

You can start with our site's blog section at www.skorpion.com. And, it's becoming standard to see customer reviews of products they purchase on most retail sites or consumer review sites like www.pronto.com.  

View Skorpion Merchant Directory 

Who can I contact if I have a problem with Skorpion Quadlines?

We are always available to help you at customerservice@skorpion.com however it would probably be more efficient for you to contact the store you purchased them from, as they already have you plugged into their systems!

Can I rent Skorpion Quadlines anywhere?

Not yet, but soon!

Can I have a free pair of Skorpion Quadlines sent to me?

We wish we could send free skates to everyone who requests them, but we are happy to provide you with a link to your local store or online store:

If you are in the USA, Canada, Mexico or UK you can purchase Skorpion Quadlines right now from our online shop.

If you live in any other country you can find your closest store by viewing our retail locator.

Ordering

Can I purchase Skorpion Quadlines on the Skorpion website?

If you are in the USA, Canada, Mexico or UK you can purchase Skorpion Quadlines right now from our online shop.

If you live in any other country you can find your closest store by viewing our retail locator.

If I purchase at one of your online retailers who also has a physical store, can I return them to their store?

Items purchased from Skorpion’s Merchants such as Dick’s Sporting Goods or Skate on Haight, are subject to the individual merchant's return policy; please check our Skorpion retail locator for specific return policies.

How do I use the Special promotion Coupons?

After you enter your payment information, type your code in the “Promotional Code” section and it will appear on the review order page that comes up just before you place your order.

Where do I purchase replacement wheel kits and what size do I need?

Most of our merchants carry spare parts. Click through to our retail locator to find your nearest merchant. 

Sizing

What sizes do Skorpion Quadlines come in?

How much weight can Skorpion Quadlines take?

Small Quadline Skates can hold up to 176 lb / 80kg

Large Quadline Skates can hold up to 264 lb / 120kg 

Do Skorpion Quadlines come in sizes larger than men’s 12?

We are sorry to say, not at this time.

Safety Guidelines

Do Skorpion Quadlines have a warranty?

Yes! Skorpion Quadlines have a warranty to be free from defects in materials and manufacturing for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase, but you must have a copy of your order and a receipt to show proof of purchase.

Should protective gear be worn with Skorpion Quadlines?

Absolutely! No question about it.

Are there any instructional videos on how to use Skorpion Quadlines?

Learning to skate couldn’t be easier and more fun with Skorpion Quadlines. To help you along the way we have produced a series of instructional videos to take you from the basic skills of “Getting Started” and “Stopping” to “Turning” and then more advanced skills such as “Slalom” and “Skating Backwards”.