Following in the steps of vinyl records, cassettes and Walkmans, another retro pastime is returning in popularity.
Rollerskating classes and events for adults have started popping up across Queensland.
Far North Queensland Roller Skating Club head coach Lisa Vincent said there had been a resurgence in interest over the past 18 months at their centre in Brismead — especially from adults.
"Some of our students now have older children so they have more time on their hands," she said.
"Others just want to relive the 1980s when rollerskating was really big, and others just look at it as sport to get into that is cheap and safe and helps them keep fit."
While nostalgia is a big part of the roller resurgence, people in their 40s, 50s and older are looking for a way to keep fit and have fun without stepping into a gym.
Ms Vincent said the environment was "very inclusive" and there was "no body shaming".
"They are getting fit and [achieving] a level of self-pride, knowing that they can do something they didn't think that they could, while making new friends," she said.
Getting back on the wheels
Melissa Darling from Woree took up skating as a way of getting fit after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a syndrome of constant pain and other conditions.
"I'm doing this to keep active and meet more people," she said.
"I used to skate all the time as a kid, and we were brainstorming ideas on what I could possibly do to help my Fibromyalgia and myself.
"Today was my first day and I think I did okay for my first time."
A 'massive increase'
Sarah Tadulala has been Cairns Skating Centre manager for the past two years and said patronage had increased by at least 50 per cent in that time.
"There's been a massive increase in the popularity of skating over the past two years," she said.
"We have a few social groups that come regularly. It started with a small group of friends that used to come in and they loved it and it has now grown to over 1,000 people on Facebook.
"We also have nurses from the intensive care unit ward who come in once a month on a Friday night. It's a great way for them to let their hair down."
A 1980s comeback
At 57, Roger Frazer clocks up about 80 kilometres a week on his rollerskates.
"I enjoy it because I'm good at it. There's not many things I excel at and I get enjoyment from that," the Cairns local said.
"It keeps me pretty fit … I have a six pack."
Mr Frazer took up skating 43 years ago and, aside from the fitness benefits, it has been a welcome addition to his social life.
"Dad dropped me off at the skate rink one day and I liked it so much he bought me a pair of skates and I've been skating since," he said.
"I like coming here and catching up with people. Some of us come here every week just because we like to socialise and have a chat."
He said he grew up skating with friends but was now the only one still strapping on the wheels.
Mr Frazer said that the current participation levels resembled those in the 1980s.
"It is making an 80s comeback. We often get a couple of hundred people here for a session," he said.
"It's one of the few places where you can play sport and get out of the weather. You can also have a party here."
Retro resurgence
Ms Tadulala said one of the fastest growing demographics participating in rollerskating were adults who started skating in their teens during the 80s and 90s.
"We are now doing adults only nights, due to the demand from adults who have come back to skating," she said.
"When you put a pair of skates on you feel very free, and it makes you feel young again. Skating brings them back to their childhood."
She added that a new generation of skaters was being born as parents introduced their children to the activity.
"It's a safe environment and it's a great place for kids to spend their Friday or Saturday night having fun with their parents," Ms Tadulala said.
"Parents are happy to skate along with their kids. They don't have to sit on the sidelines like netball or football."
