since i cant go on the ice very often, is there anything equivalent that i can do on roller blades and on ice skates. i can do cross over, flip from front to back, that sorta thing, but anything else?
i was reading someones answer about not roller blading cause of muscle memory or something... whats that about?
Practicin on roller blades?
You can do swizzles (forward and backwards), spirals (be careful!), one foot glides, 2 foot glides, slalom, dips, shoot the ducks, stroking . . . but stops for sure will be different!
Pic skates are supposed to be the %26quot;closest%26quot; to ice skating. The boots are ice skating boots, so that of course would feel exactly the same as ice skating. But it has a wheel frame, like inline skates, but it%26#039;s configured to be more like an ice skating blade so you can do artistic moves like ice skating. You can get the frames and attach them to your preferred ice skate boot brand, or you can get the boot/frame set from them. Oh but they can be pricey.
http://www.picskate.com/
Video
http://www.leechvideo.com/video/view5577...
Review
http://figureskating.about.com/od/equipm...
Oh but they can be pricey.
The company came to our rink for a demo and I tried them out. The boot feels the same, but the wheels feel different from a blade (more volume, so it%26#039;s clunkier). Technique is a bit different too - especially spins! And it feels slower than being on the ice. That being said, I think it feels closer to ice skates than regular inline (rollerblade) skates.
Some people cross train with rollerblades - as you use similar muscle groups as ice skating. Similar - but not exactly like ice skating.
When you do something repeatedly, your muscle %26quot;remembers%26quot; how to do it . . . and your technique becomes second nature (muscle memory). So imagine if you did something incorrectly over and over . . . you get a muscle memory for a bad habit! The same can go for learning something of a different technique . . . inline skates have a different %26quot;balance%26quot;, %26quot;edging%26quot; and such. Your foot isn%26#039;t gripped inside tightly like an ice skate, so your feet (and leg) muscles will get a different workout than if you ice skate. If you%26#039;re just starting out, it may not make a big difference - and you could actually get accustomed to both fairly well.
If you can%26#039;t get to the ice often, then of course go for the next best thing you can find!!
Here is a book for doing stuff on linline skates . . . and a website - although I think it%26#039;s specific to those Pic Skates.
http://jumpspin.com/book/
Here is an article: Figure Skate on Inline Skates
How to Do Ice Skating Tricks on Inline Skates
http://figurespeedskating.suite101.com/a...
Article on my point about it being different from ice skating
Cross-Training with Inline Skating
Great for Speed Skaters, Not Recommended for Figure Skaters
http://figurespeedskating.suite101.com/a...
Hope that helps!
Reply:Be careful with rollerblades! But there are some things you can do.....
-Just skating around improves your muscles tremendously.
-You can also do dips, shoot the ducks, crossovers, swizzles, and one foot glides.
HAVE FUN %26amp;%26amp; GOOD LUCK!
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Whats better roller blades or skates? (read me situation and tell me based on that.)?
well, i need to get to my bus in the mournings and my house in the afternoon.i have herd that roller blades are faster and more impresive but u coyldent walk down or up small steps like on a bus. witch would suck so insted of puting them on wile on the bus going home,i would have to put them on in the
hot sun. roller skates have 4 wheels positioned like a skate
board. they are smaller,but i herd pepole think they are rediculuse and dont go varey fast. i need oppinoins
ps sorry i have bad sppeling
Whats better roller blades or skates? (read me situation and tell me based on that.)?
I like blades better cuz theyre faster. Skates, you cant really get around cuz theyre difficult to skate in. but youre right. its hard to walk up and down steps and such, but it could benefit you to get to your destinations faster. Good luck!
Reply:Quad roller skates. They%26#039;ve got toe stops you can use to climb the steps.
If you get good enough at knocking people out of line for the bus, you could become a roller derby blocker or pivot. If you skate AROUND them very quickly, become a jammer. Don%26#039;t forget your helmet, pads and mouthpiece!
Reply:well i would have to say a skateboard becuz u dont have to take them off or anything
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hot sun. roller skates have 4 wheels positioned like a skate
board. they are smaller,but i herd pepole think they are rediculuse and dont go varey fast. i need oppinoins
ps sorry i have bad sppeling
Whats better roller blades or skates? (read me situation and tell me based on that.)?
I like blades better cuz theyre faster. Skates, you cant really get around cuz theyre difficult to skate in. but youre right. its hard to walk up and down steps and such, but it could benefit you to get to your destinations faster. Good luck!
Reply:Quad roller skates. They%26#039;ve got toe stops you can use to climb the steps.
If you get good enough at knocking people out of line for the bus, you could become a roller derby blocker or pivot. If you skate AROUND them very quickly, become a jammer. Don%26#039;t forget your helmet, pads and mouthpiece!
Reply:well i would have to say a skateboard becuz u dont have to take them off or anything
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What brand of roller blades should i get?
ok so what do you think i should get, what kind of roller blades should i get, im just startin to get into it. but im still a rookie, and what roller blades would be best for a beginner for usein at a skate park???
What brand of roller blades should i get?
If you want to learn how to balance rolling, just go to Sports Authority or something to gets some basic fitness skates to familiarize yourself with rolling around.
If you want to rollerblade at the skatepark and plan on doing tricks get some Razor, Usd, Valo. I%26#039;d stay away from Xsjado and Remz, they have too much flex and large soulplates that will only cause you to have the wrong technique. In rollerblading you have to learn to bend your knees.
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What brand of roller blades should i get?
If you want to learn how to balance rolling, just go to Sports Authority or something to gets some basic fitness skates to familiarize yourself with rolling around.
If you want to rollerblade at the skatepark and plan on doing tricks get some Razor, Usd, Valo. I%26#039;d stay away from Xsjado and Remz, they have too much flex and large soulplates that will only cause you to have the wrong technique. In rollerblading you have to learn to bend your knees.
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What type of roller blades are good for daily outside use?
I want to get some roller blades for exercising outside. But does it matter what kind I get? I want them comfortable. But I dont want to wear the wheels down like within a couple weeks of using them outside. I would like somthing affordable. What should I get? Where should I go? Whats the usaul price for roller blades? I dont want to get ripped off.
What type of roller blades are good for daily outside use?
Any inline skates you find will be good for outside.
I probably go through a set of wheels each year but I also typicaly skate 20-40 miles per week. Was down in Miami Beach for the Great EsSkate and did 102 miles over Friday to Sunday.
Avoid the skates from discount stores unless you don%26#039;t intend to skate very often.
The big box sporting goods stores (Dick%26#039;s, SportMart, etc) typicaly carry the low to mid level of the quality skates. You are likely to find Rollerblade and K2 skates and sometimes the BladeRunner Brand which is Rollerblade%26#039;s cheap line.
Depending on where you live, you may have some specialty stores that carry better skates.
Do an online search for inline skate clubs in your area. The people in the clubs can help you find the stores that have good skates and getting started on them.
You can find good skates anywhere from $100 to $200. Generally the higher priced skates have features that make them work better.
Fit is the most important. The skates should be snug all around your feet witout smashing your toes. Basicly the smallest skates that you can wear are the best. Loose feels good while trying them on but doesn%26#039;t when your feet are moving around inside the skates when you use them.
Different models fit different feet better, try on everything.
Women%26#039;s skates are shaped differently but may fit some guys better than the men%26#039;s skates.
Things to look for in a skate:
I don%26#039;t recommend any skate with wheels smaller than 80mm. 80mm is the smallest common size for replacement wheels and the smaller ones are not as good. Bigger wheels roll better but I deffinately wouldn%26#039;t suggest anyone trying to learn on 100mm wheels.
Metal frames (the part that hold the wheels) are better than plastic ones.
Don%26#039;t pay any attention to ABEC ratings of the bearings, it is almost meaningless.
Get a set of pads and a helmet. A bicycle helmet is good for normal skating and can save your life.
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What type of roller blades are good for daily outside use?
Any inline skates you find will be good for outside.
I probably go through a set of wheels each year but I also typicaly skate 20-40 miles per week. Was down in Miami Beach for the Great EsSkate and did 102 miles over Friday to Sunday.
Avoid the skates from discount stores unless you don%26#039;t intend to skate very often.
The big box sporting goods stores (Dick%26#039;s, SportMart, etc) typicaly carry the low to mid level of the quality skates. You are likely to find Rollerblade and K2 skates and sometimes the BladeRunner Brand which is Rollerblade%26#039;s cheap line.
Depending on where you live, you may have some specialty stores that carry better skates.
Do an online search for inline skate clubs in your area. The people in the clubs can help you find the stores that have good skates and getting started on them.
You can find good skates anywhere from $100 to $200. Generally the higher priced skates have features that make them work better.
Fit is the most important. The skates should be snug all around your feet witout smashing your toes. Basicly the smallest skates that you can wear are the best. Loose feels good while trying them on but doesn%26#039;t when your feet are moving around inside the skates when you use them.
Different models fit different feet better, try on everything.
Women%26#039;s skates are shaped differently but may fit some guys better than the men%26#039;s skates.
Things to look for in a skate:
I don%26#039;t recommend any skate with wheels smaller than 80mm. 80mm is the smallest common size for replacement wheels and the smaller ones are not as good. Bigger wheels roll better but I deffinately wouldn%26#039;t suggest anyone trying to learn on 100mm wheels.
Metal frames (the part that hold the wheels) are better than plastic ones.
Don%26#039;t pay any attention to ABEC ratings of the bearings, it is almost meaningless.
Get a set of pads and a helmet. A bicycle helmet is good for normal skating and can save your life.
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What brand of roller blades should i get?
ok so what do you think i should get, what kind of roller blades should i get, im just startin to get into it. but im still a rookie, and what roller blades would be best for a beginner for usein at a skate park???
What brand of roller blades should i get?
Rollerblade is a brand.
The generic term is %26quot;inline skates%26quot;.
Just get whatever the cool people at the skate park have.
Reply:If you want to learn how to balance rolling, just go to Sports Authority or something to gets some basic fitness skates to familiarize yourself with rolling around. Stick to brands like Rollerblade, Salomon, and Bauer.
If you want to rollerblade at the skatepark and plan on doing tricks get some Razor, Usd, Valo. I%26#039;d stay away from Xsjado and Remz, they have too much flex and large soulplates that will only cause you to have the wrong technique. In rollerblading you have to learn to bend your knees.
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What brand of roller blades should i get?
Rollerblade is a brand.
The generic term is %26quot;inline skates%26quot;.
Just get whatever the cool people at the skate park have.
Reply:If you want to learn how to balance rolling, just go to Sports Authority or something to gets some basic fitness skates to familiarize yourself with rolling around. Stick to brands like Rollerblade, Salomon, and Bauer.
If you want to rollerblade at the skatepark and plan on doing tricks get some Razor, Usd, Valo. I%26#039;d stay away from Xsjado and Remz, they have too much flex and large soulplates that will only cause you to have the wrong technique. In rollerblading you have to learn to bend your knees.
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Spirit Blade Roller Blades - how to I adjust the brake? It's getting in my way when I skate.?
I just got a pair of Spritblade roller blades. The darn brake on the back of the right foot is getting in my way when I skate. It looks adjustable, but I can not find out how to move it up. Thanks!
Spirit Blade Roller Blades - how to I adjust the brake? It%26#039;s getting in my way when I skate.?
It%26#039;s easy pretty easy to remove. Using the hex/allen key, you take the last axel out which is the one holding on to the brakes as well as the wheel and then it can be remove. But for some skates, you have to have a shorter axel to secure the wheel again so if you don%26#039;t happen to have one, then i suggest that you go back to the shop that you got the skates from. I.m sure they will be more than happy to help you out with that. For most brakes they can%26#039;t be adjusted but can be removed, so if you dont know how to brake without using the brakes, i suggest you don%26#039;t remove it if not like what i said, go back to the shop to see what they can do to help you out.
Reply:Why in the world would you want to stop? I say hammer down full throttle until you find something to grind or launch from and let nature take its course.
But I guess you could also take them back to where you got them or a similar place and have them adjust it. Or it is usually pretty easy if you get ahold of the tool to loosen the bolts (It usually comes with them), and my favorite ask your Dad or husband or local handyman to help.
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Spirit Blade Roller Blades - how to I adjust the brake? It%26#039;s getting in my way when I skate.?
It%26#039;s easy pretty easy to remove. Using the hex/allen key, you take the last axel out which is the one holding on to the brakes as well as the wheel and then it can be remove. But for some skates, you have to have a shorter axel to secure the wheel again so if you don%26#039;t happen to have one, then i suggest that you go back to the shop that you got the skates from. I.m sure they will be more than happy to help you out with that. For most brakes they can%26#039;t be adjusted but can be removed, so if you dont know how to brake without using the brakes, i suggest you don%26#039;t remove it if not like what i said, go back to the shop to see what they can do to help you out.
Reply:Why in the world would you want to stop? I say hammer down full throttle until you find something to grind or launch from and let nature take its course.
But I guess you could also take them back to where you got them or a similar place and have them adjust it. Or it is usually pretty easy if you get ahold of the tool to loosen the bolts (It usually comes with them), and my favorite ask your Dad or husband or local handyman to help.
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Roller blades on outdoor court?
My son from time to time roller blades on an outdoor court. I have seen no ill effects from this but someone told us that this will ruin the court?
Roller blades on outdoor court?
souns dangerous to me, and ues it would ruin the court
Reply:it will because it will cause cracks in the court and it takes a lot of money to repair them
Reply:I would imagine that anything that comes in contact with the tennis court surface would wear it down - except for the members%26#039; fuzzy balls.
Reply:It would depend on the surfice. eventually it will wear away but they want the courts to last as long as it can.
Reply:That %26quot;rule%26quot; is normally put in place by the club or the Public Parks and Recreation Department because they don%26#039;t want bikes and rollerblades on the court due to the fact that skids and overall riding can hurt the integrity of the bounce of a tennis ball, which the courts are really made for. I helped with the resurfacing the tennis courts at my high school, due to people riding bikes, rollerblading and weather related cracks, and it was about $30,000 to have all 8 of our courts repaired. Because the cost is so high, both rollerblading and biking are frowned down upon because tennis players don%26#039;t want to have to drop $30,000 (less for a smaller number of courts) before they really have to.
Rollerblade wheels are usually clear and you can%26#039;t see the residue that it creates, but it still has an effect. Sidewalks are the best for rollerblading.
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Roller blades on outdoor court?
souns dangerous to me, and ues it would ruin the court
Reply:it will because it will cause cracks in the court and it takes a lot of money to repair them
Reply:I would imagine that anything that comes in contact with the tennis court surface would wear it down - except for the members%26#039; fuzzy balls.
Reply:It would depend on the surfice. eventually it will wear away but they want the courts to last as long as it can.
Reply:That %26quot;rule%26quot; is normally put in place by the club or the Public Parks and Recreation Department because they don%26#039;t want bikes and rollerblades on the court due to the fact that skids and overall riding can hurt the integrity of the bounce of a tennis ball, which the courts are really made for. I helped with the resurfacing the tennis courts at my high school, due to people riding bikes, rollerblading and weather related cracks, and it was about $30,000 to have all 8 of our courts repaired. Because the cost is so high, both rollerblading and biking are frowned down upon because tennis players don%26#039;t want to have to drop $30,000 (less for a smaller number of courts) before they really have to.
Rollerblade wheels are usually clear and you can%26#039;t see the residue that it creates, but it still has an effect. Sidewalks are the best for rollerblading.
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Is there a difference between roller blades for males and females?
I%26#039;m trying to buy roller blades to exercise, but I want to know if there is a difference between girls and guys roller blades. I have always thought that roller blades were roller blades, however, my friend keeps telling me that there is a difference. If anyone knows please post your comments. Thank you for your time
Is there a difference between roller blades for males and females?
Paul is almost correct.
Some skate models are made in both men%26#039;s and women%26#039;s versions. They started showing up a few years ago and are getting more popular. Other models are only made in one type fits all and usually marked with men%26#039;s shoe sizes.
When there is a specific women%26#039;s version:
The shape of the foot is different. Almost every skate has a different foot shape but when the maker does a %26quot;women%26#039;s%26quot; design they do specific things like make the heel pocket narrower.
The actual height of the boot is the same but it is cut lower in the back because the calf of the leg extends lower on women.
The total height of the boot gets lower as the skate is intended for more speed. Fitness skates are shorter than recreational. Racing skates are shorter than fitness.
They frequently have different colors but not always what people would think of as %26quot;feminine%26quot;. Some are outrageously feminine.
If the thought of wearing a %26quot;women%26#039;s%26quot; skate doesn%26#039;t bother you and the color is acceptable to you, try the %26quot;women%26#039;s%26quot; skates on. You may find that the foot shape fits you better than the %26quot;men%26#039;s%26quot; model
Reply:Girls skates are more narrow, the boots don%26#039;t go as high, because girls legs usually get wider lower on the shin.
and they are prettier skates.
Reply:There is no difference, as far as I am aware (but I%26#039;m not a rollerblader...). If it fits, wear it; if it works (and is safe), use it.
If you think you have to wear/use only what is %26quot;designed%26quot; for your gender, your options are more limited than they have to be. And I pity you.
Reply:From the name im guessing your a guy like me.
Like the guy next to me yes there are those differences, but im not gonna hang with you in ur pink barbie skates.(this goes if ur a girl too) =)
stick with things made for your gender in general.
FISH
Is there a difference between roller blades for males and females?
Paul is almost correct.
Some skate models are made in both men%26#039;s and women%26#039;s versions. They started showing up a few years ago and are getting more popular. Other models are only made in one type fits all and usually marked with men%26#039;s shoe sizes.
When there is a specific women%26#039;s version:
The shape of the foot is different. Almost every skate has a different foot shape but when the maker does a %26quot;women%26#039;s%26quot; design they do specific things like make the heel pocket narrower.
The actual height of the boot is the same but it is cut lower in the back because the calf of the leg extends lower on women.
The total height of the boot gets lower as the skate is intended for more speed. Fitness skates are shorter than recreational. Racing skates are shorter than fitness.
They frequently have different colors but not always what people would think of as %26quot;feminine%26quot;. Some are outrageously feminine.
If the thought of wearing a %26quot;women%26#039;s%26quot; skate doesn%26#039;t bother you and the color is acceptable to you, try the %26quot;women%26#039;s%26quot; skates on. You may find that the foot shape fits you better than the %26quot;men%26#039;s%26quot; model
Reply:Girls skates are more narrow, the boots don%26#039;t go as high, because girls legs usually get wider lower on the shin.
and they are prettier skates.
Reply:There is no difference, as far as I am aware (but I%26#039;m not a rollerblader...). If it fits, wear it; if it works (and is safe), use it.
If you think you have to wear/use only what is %26quot;designed%26quot; for your gender, your options are more limited than they have to be. And I pity you.
Reply:From the name im guessing your a guy like me.
Like the guy next to me yes there are those differences, but im not gonna hang with you in ur pink barbie skates.(this goes if ur a girl too) =)
stick with things made for your gender in general.
FISH
What roller blades should i get?
ok so what do you think i should get, what kind of roller blades should i get, im just startin to get into it. but im still a rookie, and what roller blades would be best for a beginner for usein at a skate park???
What roller blades should i get?
Black ones
Reply:If you want to learn how to balance rolling, just go to Sports Authority or something to gets some basic fitness skates to familiarize yourself with rolling around. Stick to Salomon, Rollerblade, and Bauer.
If you want to rollerblade at the skatepark and plan on doing tricks get some Razor, Usd, Valo, TRS. I%26#039;d stay away from Xsjado and Remz, they have too much flex and large soulplates that will only cause you to have the wrong technique. In rollerblading you have to learn to bend your knees.
Reply:color black
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What roller blades should i get?
Black ones
Reply:If you want to learn how to balance rolling, just go to Sports Authority or something to gets some basic fitness skates to familiarize yourself with rolling around. Stick to Salomon, Rollerblade, and Bauer.
If you want to rollerblade at the skatepark and plan on doing tricks get some Razor, Usd, Valo, TRS. I%26#039;d stay away from Xsjado and Remz, they have too much flex and large soulplates that will only cause you to have the wrong technique. In rollerblading you have to learn to bend your knees.
Reply:color black
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Roller blades?
I have recently been searching for a good pair of womens rollerblades but all of them are too girly looking. I want a pair that is like dark blue or black. I have looked at Dick%26#039;s Sports Authority Sports Mart Walmart Target. Please help me out, im going tonight so i need answers quick. I live in palatine IL if that helps. thanks. Oh and i need to stay under around $90.
Roller blades?
look amybe for play it again sports or a local sporting store
places like ***** or sports authortity may jack up the price
and dont go to walmart/target you wont get any value for what u buy
Reply:go to dunhams.
Reply:i got a pair of rollerblades for my 15th birthday that came from walmart. They%26#039;re black and grey, rubberwheeled BladeRunners. I%26#039;m almost 21 now and I refuse to get a new pair because these are the best and still work amazing.
Reply:i also live in palatine.. im 15 tho so yeah but i play hockey so yeah you can order them online from like vector or rbk.com thats where i got mine.
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Roller blades?
look amybe for play it again sports or a local sporting store
places like ***** or sports authortity may jack up the price
and dont go to walmart/target you wont get any value for what u buy
Reply:go to dunhams.
Reply:i got a pair of rollerblades for my 15th birthday that came from walmart. They%26#039;re black and grey, rubberwheeled BladeRunners. I%26#039;m almost 21 now and I refuse to get a new pair because these are the best and still work amazing.
Reply:i also live in palatine.. im 15 tho so yeah but i play hockey so yeah you can order them online from like vector or rbk.com thats where i got mine.
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Roller blades?
I got a pair of roller blades as a gift. I don%26#039;t know how to use them. How can I learn how?
Roller blades?
Have you ever skated on quad skates (4 wheels in a rectangle) or ice skates? If so, you should be able to stand and move in short order.
Before you head out, I strongly recommend a helmet and wrist guards. If you fall, your hands are likely to get beat up unless you have some protection on them. Hitting your head is much less common but the results are much worse. I know of people who have had concussions from falling and hitting their heads and one that died in a relatively safe location when he hit his head on a concrete floor.
The other pads depend on how much you worry and how likely you are to fall. The knees tend to get beaten up a lot when falling. Usually when you get pads that include knee pads, you also get elbow pads. They are good to use until you get comfortable and can make an educated decision about them.
You can get beginner%26#039;s information from www.getrolling.com/ . Liz%26#039;s beginner%26#039;s check list has a links to specific skills (along with promoting her book and lessons). Liz%26#039;s book is very good.
Especially look at the braking and stride sections.
The braking section includes the basic stance for beginners to use with skating.
If you are at all uncomfortable at first. Put your skates on and stand on a carpeted surface or in grass. This lets you get used to the balance. (if you are on a harder type of carpet, you can take your first few strides that way.
Lessons will help you improve your skill much faster than without them and can help you avoid bad habits that will slow you down or make it more likely that you will fall.
If you decide to take a lesson, I recommend that you learn to stand up and move first (I have seen people who could not do that when I first met them) because it will let the lesson teach you the actual use of your skates instead of how to stand.
If you want to take lessons, I would look for a local skate club (google search works well for that) since they will know who the local instructors are.
You can also go to www.unitedskateschools.org/Member%20Dire... to find a certified by the group for the quality of their instruction.
There are articles on the
The next thing is to learn how to stop.
Reply:get on them, and go.... its like sliding in the snow
Reply:You could take lessons or if you%26#039;re able to stand up in them, it%26#039;s really easy to start. Just try keeping your balance, and the first place I would try them, would be on the smoothest surface you can find nearby. Start rolling by trying to walk like you normally would, and once you get used to that, try sliding with your feet inclined towards each other. You might need an open place to start. Or I guess you could just go to a skating rink and hold on to the railing until you get used to them.
Reply:get a 8 year old kid to teach u
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Roller blades?
Have you ever skated on quad skates (4 wheels in a rectangle) or ice skates? If so, you should be able to stand and move in short order.
Before you head out, I strongly recommend a helmet and wrist guards. If you fall, your hands are likely to get beat up unless you have some protection on them. Hitting your head is much less common but the results are much worse. I know of people who have had concussions from falling and hitting their heads and one that died in a relatively safe location when he hit his head on a concrete floor.
The other pads depend on how much you worry and how likely you are to fall. The knees tend to get beaten up a lot when falling. Usually when you get pads that include knee pads, you also get elbow pads. They are good to use until you get comfortable and can make an educated decision about them.
You can get beginner%26#039;s information from www.getrolling.com/ . Liz%26#039;s beginner%26#039;s check list has a links to specific skills (along with promoting her book and lessons). Liz%26#039;s book is very good.
Especially look at the braking and stride sections.
The braking section includes the basic stance for beginners to use with skating.
If you are at all uncomfortable at first. Put your skates on and stand on a carpeted surface or in grass. This lets you get used to the balance. (if you are on a harder type of carpet, you can take your first few strides that way.
Lessons will help you improve your skill much faster than without them and can help you avoid bad habits that will slow you down or make it more likely that you will fall.
If you decide to take a lesson, I recommend that you learn to stand up and move first (I have seen people who could not do that when I first met them) because it will let the lesson teach you the actual use of your skates instead of how to stand.
If you want to take lessons, I would look for a local skate club (google search works well for that) since they will know who the local instructors are.
You can also go to www.unitedskateschools.org/Member%20Dire... to find a certified by the group for the quality of their instruction.
There are articles on the
The next thing is to learn how to stop.
Reply:get on them, and go.... its like sliding in the snow
Reply:You could take lessons or if you%26#039;re able to stand up in them, it%26#039;s really easy to start. Just try keeping your balance, and the first place I would try them, would be on the smoothest surface you can find nearby. Start rolling by trying to walk like you normally would, and once you get used to that, try sliding with your feet inclined towards each other. You might need an open place to start. Or I guess you could just go to a skating rink and hold on to the railing until you get used to them.
Reply:get a 8 year old kid to teach u
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