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Roller rink floors are surfaced with smooth polyurethane

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To create the ultimate gliding experience, the ground itself must be rendered completely frictionless. Rink floors are constructed from tightly fitted wood panels coated in thick layers of high-gloss polyurethane. This pristine, flawless surface allows wheels to spin flawlessly, creating a glorious rolling sensation until someone spills a microscopic drop of soda.

Roller rink floors are surfaced with smooth polyurethane
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