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Choose the right plate for you! Follow our Plate Guide to find the perfect roller skate plate.   Types of Materials Used: Nylon Nylon plates are lighter and are often found on less expensive roller skates. Sometimes nylon plates are referred to as plastic. Nylon plates can flex, which means less power transfer. Some styles of skating require the skater to go up on their toe stops when stopping or during quick take offs, and the flex nylon plates have is not ideal for these styles. Other skaters prefer nylon plates because of how lightweight they are.  Metal Alloy Aluminum (most common) or...