I am a recreational dance skater. I dance skate on quad roller skates. I have never entered competitions, but, have been encouraged to from time to time. I just love to roller skate, especially wearing tights!!! You are right. I feel so free wearing tights while skating! Just the feel of my tights rubbing against me as I skate is exhilarating, like my legs are being massaged as I skate! It is a truly unique and wonderful feeling!![/i]