Edge

A constant curve traced by the employed skate, with constant lean and weight to the center of the arc or circle being skated. The eight prescribed edges in roller skating (in alphabetical order):

1. LIB (Left Inner Back) – Counterclockwise curve of a backward tracing left skate.
2. LIF (Left Inner Forward) – Clockwise curve of a forward tracing left skate.
3. LOB (Left Outer Back) – Clockwise curve of a backward tracing left skate.
4. LOF (Left Outer Forward) – Counterclockwise curve of a forward tracing left skate.
5. RIB (Right Inner Back) – Clockwise curve of a of a backward tracing right skate.
6. RIF (Right Inner Forward) – Counterclockwise curve of a forward tracing right skate.
7. ROB (Right Outer Back) – Counterclockwise curve of a backward tracing right skate.
8. ROF (Right Outer Forward) – Clockwise curve of a forward tracing right skate.