Due to their high speed and maneuverability, it is difficult to simulate proper cross country ski technique on them. The use of this equipment can negatively affect your ski technique . Each session, alternate the roller skis from one foot to the other to encourage even wearing of the wheels. Be careful of paint lines on the road when it rains. These can be very slippery.
Proper maintenance can greatly increase the effective life of roller skis.
Following are some quidelines to help achieve this. The wheels should be lubricated with a penetrating oil when they get wet. Use a pocket size diamond file to keep the carbide tips or the ski poles sharp. Use the file after each outing otherwise the tips will become too dull and will require a shop-based sharpening. Begin snowplowing - before you pick up too much speed.