12 Tips For Becoming A Better Skater

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[@mariuszmarcinkowski9321]

Be kind and polite. Always give enough space for cars and slowbies. Never make anyone scared. Share a city responsibly. Better person= better skater. Remember when you are out there ripping through city, you are the skating ambassador! So make skaters friends not enemies.

[@kongbong348]

better person better skater yeah 100% simple example city centre off Cork IE friday night everywhere drunk people, police/gards and me.....inlines on, joint burning smell everywhere , 2 staffs dogs on the lead,, zebra crossing, 2 police officers acrossed rd. NO panic CALM, be good person, Pressed button, green for pedestrians, slowly crossed, POLICE toms up . first LIKE ive got from them... hahahah. if i run theyll chaise me, itsnt legal here BETTER PERSON BETTER SKATERS. thats my second coment ever .... first was for Bill, Mordzia pozdro jestesmy wszedzie!

[@midnight4569]

I like how people are just staring at him while they pass by and he doesn't give a bleep 😂 Teach me your ways!!!

[@vrtualcuts]

I've had someone say that to me while I skate😂

[@Aqu4nime]

My own tips as some one who skates for almost 8 years now; 1- if u really into inline skating, buy good pair of skates, its better, funner, and lasts longer. 2- be adventurous, dont be affaid to challangs your self. 3- stay low, like he said its so fucking important. 4- dont tighten your skates too much, it will hurt, u wont have flexibility. 5- invite a friend, try to get with your local skating group if you have one, it will motivate you, u will probably see better skaters and this will motivate you. 6- while challanging your self is good, dont force it too much, be careful. 7- try to use your skates to where you wanna go, long distances will omfg make u so much better and it will improve your body, i got a six pack only skating :) Good luck ladies and gents, and roll out.

[@shortstitch207]

When u have cheap skates but u love them lol.

[@Golden2Talon]

braking is so hard

[@aarons2210]

8- try and be humble man, it’s a life skill

[@shortstitch207]

@@aarons2210 ?

[@aarons2210]

Connor Cooper, I just messin around. thanks for the advice

[@corvuscorax5469]

Tip 14: Don't look at your feet.

[@plainuser48596]

Oh yeah execution improvement from not looking at feet is huge!

[@vbbcl217]

really? I get freaked out when I look at my feet but I have found it has helped me work out what I am doing during slides and stops

[@corvuscorax5469]

Any time you pitch your head forward you're sacrificing good position and balance. I get more out of recording my skating and watching the playback. The top down look at your skates doesnt show you what your arms, body, and legs are doing.

[@lyndagruen2047]

@@vbbcl217 I think it depends. When we're new, yeah, checking the feet to work on getting used to the feel of different edges might make sense - or to correct an error; but we still gotta pay attention to our environment. I think it gets easier not to look down as we start to get a feel for things - y'know, get to the point that we have a better understanding of what to expect.

[@JakeyDill]

I’m guilty of looking at my feet sometimes. It however doesn’t affect my balance at all.

[@plainuser48596]

My tip is: skate with people - you get motivated to learn new stuff and you learn faster. Group will also help you should something go wrong.

[@redred2039]

Best advice but i had no one to share it with me specially when u are living in an industrial city people don't give a fuck about fun and exercise all they want is to work 12hours/day, as for me ill do it alone :)

[@user-mb7xs8zu6c]

Solo skating is also fun. Especially if your friends are unreliable. I had enough of waiting for people that never show up!

[@BillStoppard]

Great tip, so important in the early days. I would not be skating today if not for my original pack!

[@BillStoppard]

@@user-mb7xs8zu6c The solo 'lone wolf' skate session is otherworldly!

[@HarmonicaMustang]

True. My colleague at work got me into skating. Once I got more confident and I built up my skill set, we began feeding ideas off of each other; I picked up his speed and crossovers, he picked up my dance footwork and weight distribution.

[@MrFroggy29]

Tip 15 : watch more videos of Bill !

[@BillStoppard]

Totally!!

[@kathycormiersuntanningrebe7870]

I like that, anything you can do in your shoes, you can do in your skates; aim to jump 4 inches higher, not just aim to jump onto something. I like both these tips

[@KhafidhTriRamdhani]

1. 00:38 Stay Low 2. 01:25 Start High 3. 02:05 Environs 4. 02:28 Not A Jump 5. 02:58 Jumps 6. 03:42 Step Up 7. 04:27 Drop Off 8. 05:07 Cross Over 9. 05:45 One Legged 10. 06:28 Arm Swing 11. 07:47 Rough It 12. 08:27 La Musique

[@blossomgurrl356]

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[@whittyskater8854]

Great set of tips and nicely explained. My one tip for city skating is to get your head up and scan ahead of you for potential dangers. You can't prepare for everything but being aware of people/cars etc around you is really important.

[@BillStoppard]

Damn! That would have been the second most important tip, next to 'stay low' of course. Skating is seeing!

[@joycestafford8197]

I'm very envious of your footpaths! so smooth! 😍 nothing but terrible rough and hilly places for me to skate.

[@aaaaaahhhhh4741]

Same 😭

[@pcakes1878]

he looks like hes in toronto on lakeshore, which is the only rideable street in the city

[@kodakv603]

Recently tried your not a jump technique over the yellow bumps near sidewalk entrances. What a game changer👍

[@bluesriot2]

simply lifting all the weight off the wheels, similar to moving a piece of furniture w/o having it stop touching the floor, but more fun lol

[@godismeme272]

Here's my tip, learn how to lose weight effectively. Every pound lost equates to more quality time in a flow state.

[@BillStoppard]

Yes, shedding 'non-contributing poundage' is liberating for a skater. Just 10lbs in my backpack significantly reduces my enjoyment and ability.

[@drescherjm]

The current lock down because of the virus has added 10lb to me and I swear I can feel it in my skating.

[@akudumb3021]

drescherjm It’s not as much about body weight, but additional weight. A backpack and so on

[@florinsi]

Tip#0 : Breathe !

[@tonymind308]

Important.. Also water!

[@altanman550]

music is cool but please be aware with the environment. Earbuds and non sound cancelling headphones is safer as long as you doesn't crank the volume too high

[@user-mb7xs8zu6c]

That's why stopped wearing headphones. I like having full awareness of the environment around me.

[@BillStoppard]

I love my sony behind the neck headphones. They sit on the ear instead of completely over, or in. Sound leaks in...and out. Great safety point Arsyan.

[@tarairrgang6022]

Yeah, I get nervous as a small woman about potential human threats, but music is so helpful for vibe and fun.

[@rm9308]

Same reason it's illegal to drive with headphones in many US states. Not in Ontario, but still a bad idea if safety is on your mind. A helmet is also a good way to prevent a brain bleed.

[@bernsahr]

thats why i only use one earbud instead of 2...especially when skating near traffic

[@zetadroid]

Simple tip that everybody knows: approach unknown terrains with one foot forward placing more weight on the back. Use the forward one to scout for potential dangers. Sometimes known as the predator, it's very useful.

[@BillStoppard]

Excellent one OMAR, thanks! I actually shot a section about 'staggered feet' for this vid. It was cut for technical reasons.

[@djelbert23]

I have found that doing that backward helps even more.

[@tomlajtos]

Aligning the frames on my skates made a big difference for me. Amazing how much you can change your skates characteristics and power transfer with a little adjustment. ( if necessary or desired)

[@elitefamilyparkour]

Plot twist: This guy is actually blind.

[@hanno8705]

LOL!

[@darkerblackcoffee7254]

😂

[@iWonderOfficial]

The carving sound of the skates help him “see” his environment

[@telemarkmann6870]

Mr. Bill another great video. Love the format, the recent ones seem to have a different vibe than past video’s. This one got kicked up a notch when you finished #12 and started to do a little dancing. Great flow moves I really enjoyed watching them. Please more. I think being able to do them ups your skill and confidence level especially when the stuff hits the fan. They give you a lot more options.

[@hansbrommer3143]

Excelent video Bill!! Thanks for contributing with inline community with your wide knowledge on this! Writing from 🇪🇸.

[@lukewrightheadshot]

Your videos have helped me so much much over the last month and will continue to do so for a LONG time! I imagine this is what you have started this channel for and you are doing a great job!

[@vector8310]

I liked that you emphasized skills that will be continuously refined long - term

[@betabandits2099]

Well done! Awesome tutorial. I love skating to music, but personally when on the streets I prefer to hear the noise of the city and the sound on my wheels on the pavement. It helps me to feel connected and maintain focus.

[@JanEngel]

Thanks for the great Video!!! #12 You should make a spotify skating playlist

[@tarairrgang6022]

I just want to thank you for this video. I'm really trying to get good at inline skating and your tips make me feel braver. I also really like the way you describe being in relationship with the city. It's a beautiful way to think about it and one I really cant wait to explore.

[@johnvega9895]

Love your flow, control and style man, keep it up I started rollerblading because of you and now I feel I’m faster than everyone who started with me because I ALWAYS have a visual image of your stride when skating through Downtown LA

[@telemarkmann6870]

My favorite tips are some of the first I picked up from Bill, Stay Low and Be Specific. Whenever it feels sketchy I check those two and things come together real fast. It seems like it has been awhile since you used both in the same video. Great to go back to the basics in a being a better skater video.

[@franciscosegura1960]

You do know how to catch our attention in every single video you share with us. Thanks a lot. From southeast Spain, best wishes

[@NekoElPerro]

Great tips and amazing editing and content! I started roller skating right after the end of the lockdown and discovered your channel. You have helped me a lot and your videos always motivate me to skate. Currently practising power stop and hell, those are difficult but highly satisfying when succeeding! Greetings from Barcelona 😁

[@grokspeed]

Hi Bill, this video sums up the few lessons I took from you few years ago - especially the arm swing :P . I strayed away to other sports since (thanks to your tutelage) and I should show you some day my progress after assimilating Taekwondo and skateboarding. But like any grand master you did hold out the ultimate tip from me at that time... music!

[@schmingusss]

It would be nice to find an indoor venue to practice at. Falling on pavement doesn't feel too good .

[@tpal3243]

that's why you wear protection at the beginning

[@heatherlynn4652]

@@tpal3243 yeah well I fell on my side the other day and scraped up my hip and thigh. Knee pads didn't do shit lol

[@Daedje]

@@heatherlynn4652 That's why Bill included some impact shorts/pants in his list of protective gear. They really help if you fall on your hips or tailbone. Have fun, be safe and have a nice day 👍

[@charlie-qo2co]

Learn how to properly fall

[@CommentThink]

I love your videos man, i love the way you express yourself and define things, you express yourself verywell which is necessary for a teacher, love ur voice love everything. Keep it up man ! Cheers

[@EdlundInside]

Bill you inspired to buy some inline skates at 38 y/o. I use to inline skate a lot when i was 17-21. I forgot just how fun it was and want to get back into it. Thanks for your tips to refresh my memory. I appreciate your videos and purchased some Seba Carbon High 80s to get back into it. Have a great one bro!

[@ethanmendez4199]

Thanks for including stopping and lots of good clips of it!

[@jovanlee7714]

Great video man! Your videos are improving so much

[@Santos-ek8md]

Awesome video Bill. Nice catch of the space needle too. Loved your 'dancing' freestyle, lol.

[@sevelaja]

Like always, great video and tips. Thanks!

[@herminiaalves6191]

thank you for your video! that inspire me. I start skating 5 days a go, still very scare but when I see you I think that's where I want to go to! thank you

[@souldefunk]

Thanks for the tips. Diggin the acid house & techno jam too :)

[@mcjasper]

So true about a tune being able to turbo boost a skate. Thoroughly enjoyed the vid.

[@thiirane4279]

Thank you for the tips ! I am an intermediate skater and I love this sport !

[@Richardisonline]

Awesome tutorial ... I hit the subscribe button after seeing you in action... I will learn a ton just by following your moves... epic

[@Snifffski]

Great tips Bill, and great video. And nice to see you bustin some mooovz.

[@diegobrianso2285]

Always very interestings videos! Thanks!

[@rfmember]

You had show me the best way to stop, now im skating about 5 years and i love it. Thx you.

[@Maytrovato14]

What an E P I C video! this will become one of my favorites, damn, even I want to rollerblade while listening to it.

[@Nevoa182]

I was hesitating to start skating. Your cool movements changed my mind

[@ltzmin]

What a great video, as always!

[@lolllsksksk4616]

As a rollerskater I love seeing how much more you can do with inlines and I plan on transitioning and relearning with inlines and I can’t wait!

[@pg9193]

inline is more difficult but far more rewarding, versatile and freeing

[@____-gy5mq]

@@pg9193 as an ice skater I found quads to be way harder than inlines

[@markodell5466]

Great video!! Very helpful!

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Most informative thank you Bill

[@dannytwitch3276]

Great video! Thank you!

[@2teKnoA]

I totally missed you "staaaay loow". You need to use it more often again :)

[@edgar1013]

you're an awesome city skater. i love being in my wheels and feel like i'm on my own 2 feet. that's so true.

[@SocDigitalMedia]

Awesom thanks! Really helpful for a beginner like me!👍💯❤️🇨🇦

[@guilhermetonon7267]

I'm learning and I agree with all of you said. Its because I try to feel the rollerblades. And I think the same about "you can do with rollerblades what you do with your shoes". Its the thought that you have to think while skating in my view.

[@userone4236]

you are a genius Bill , thank you

[@sivamaars]

Thank you, Bill.

[@titchbits1]

Bill I listen to you at work. I need another monster skate! Or two. I need to know if they renamed the beaches again.

[@HarmonicaMustang]

Personally, I'd suggest that the first 3 things you learn and keep practising are; travelling forwards, backwards and on one leg (for each leg). These 3 basic skills saved me from falling countless times when learning new tricks. It's like swimming; once you learn it, you will always automatically swim the next time you fall into water. If I'm travelling too fast for my grip and wheel setup and I lose control around the corner, I always catch myself on my confident foot and slow down. Also, tip 14; Don't be afraid to reconfigure and experiment with your setup. You don't have to roll on the same wheels, switch them out for different hardnesses, try different size setups (half rocker, full rocker, anti rocker etc.) to find what best suits your environment and style of skating. It took me a good month to sort out every detail on my Sebas, but now I know exactly what I like and what works best for me. And tip 15: Rotate your wheels (look it up if you're unsure what this is).

[@madajafarmer5414]

Great video

[@melissavargas8230]

Thanks for the cool tips .

[@tempa2010]

Love all your vids. Great commentary and information. What protection if any do you wear when skating. I mainly skate aggressive and pad up most body parts but rec/speed/urban nothing. Not fell yet but surely a matter of time

[@klisher]

brilliant. definitely worth multiple viewings. my top tips... dont give a F*** what other people think of you. just do it and enjoy it and ... keep hydrated.

[@uchihaitachi9968]

I mean when I was learning to skate yesterday some bitch said "why you even trying to skate you're so bad" and I was like... bitch shut the fuck up

[@TboneakaDjSmokeALot]

Decent , I like your video's , really motivated , perfect flow ... Keep posting , namaste

[@fersthetic4472]

Thanks for the reminders

[@Jeffdaddy2k]

Great vid, thanks

[@wyldeminded]

Love this guy.

[@narutosinuyasha11]

This is Very helpful 😭 ❤️

[@hanno8705]

I am 34 now and a beginner, again, as I've just re-discovered inline skating. At tip number 12 (listening to music while skating) my initial thought was: No, not for me! I started meditating years ago and since then stopped listening to music while doing sports, because I simply enjoy the silence, rather being able to listen to the environment, and I prefer to focus on just that what I do, no multitasking. But (!) after I saw you dancing with your rollerblades to the music I thought: Oh yeah, I can't wait to do that! I do love dancing, sometimes I skipped going for a run and was just dancing at my home to my favourite music as a kind of workout. Until now I never thought of combining both, dancing with my rollerblades, and I am laughing about that, because it makes sooo sense! Back in my teens when I was skating and later stopped it, I hadn't yet discovered dancing then. I want to express my gratitude to you, for your inspirational videos and the effort you put into them!

[@JustDebz]

You make it look so easy :)

[@gregoireknipper3411]

Impressive mate😎 LuV it

[@min-xn2is]

You remind me of a bob ross inline skater, the way you describe these things are so soothing and kind

[@steveedwards8859]

Great video......lots of good tips....BTW, love your skates, what brand are they , or are they custom?

[@sanclay]

Perfect Dude!

[@coldyboy6888]

Excellent tips all in one package, thank you. Very off topic here and I may have missed it, how would you now rate the Reign Skates now that you've had them a while? Interested in your overall opinion of them after having them for some time now.

[@swampasscrusader5944]

Man I just got into skating and I thought I was doing good, this man makes me look like a baby 😂 just gives me more motivation to get better, I appreciate the video!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

very nice, i should try out the arm swing tip the next time i skate. and maybe this could motivat esome of my freinds to start skating

[@JustSomeDude791]

Damn thanks mate you explained everything the best way I could imagine

[@brentwejrowski]

Bill is a soldier, always preparing for battle. Battle of skate versus street. Ready to conquer. Do your reps! he says.

[@davew3935]

Backwards crossovers are my new challenge. Just doesn’t feel natural yet.

[@akudumb3021]

A tip from a figure ice skater! •go in circles with the outside foot doing a barrel/lemon until you feel pretty comfortable •next, do the same thing, but now in a sequence and a foot up. How? Let me explain. Do two-three barrels with the outside foot -> then still going in a circle, go parralel with Your feet and stand kn the outside foot bringing the inside foot up to your ankle or knee. Then bring it down and do two or three barrels with the outside foot again, repeatin the process until you feel comfortable •bent knees. Bending knees is important! Now do the same sequence above, but slowly crossing over the outside foot. How? Okay. After barrels and bringing Your foot up, bent the inside leg and slowly cross over the outside leg. If Your inside leg isn’t bent, you won’t be able to cross it over. You don’t have to necessarily step over at first, just glide it slowly forward and bring it closer to the inside foot, then in front of it, it’s like going a bit diagnally. Do that until you learn cross overs. It’s simple as that! Do it on both sides. Also! ARMS!! For example, when you do backward crossovers to the left, you have to have your right arm in front of you and the left one in the back. Don’t make a straight line, curve it to the inside. Right arm a bit more to the left (inside the circle) and tge left one also more into the circle. Lean a bit forward, don’t be stiff. Your arms will hurt, so do breaks and hydrate. You should check out some figure ice skating tutorials on backward crossovers as they are the same thing on inlines!

[@martynobs6970]

Hey Bill, when are you heading to NYC again for the big skate ?

[@LiDePa95]

This is the best intro ever made for anything ever...

[@alyssaarzola5262]

I live in Florida, and It’s crazy how tricky it is to find smooth, safe ground to learn to skate on. Just bought my first pair , super eager to use them!

[@musicsmymedicine]

Yo thanks again for all the great skating vids, I am re-gaining skill fast learning from you and others. Not as flashy, but do you have a video or tips for skate maintenance and care? Like how to remove the wheels without scraping, how to best keep your inner boots clean, etc. Probably bunch of little things Im unaware of. Stay Low!

[@user-be7is5ln3m]

Привет Билл. Хорошее видео. Нравится твой стиль городского катания, твои уроки хорошо помогли . УДАЧИ на дорогах 👍😀

[@34visciousvideos34]

so smooth

[@kc100100]

Hi Bill, like the way you break down the most importent freestyle techniques. It looks simple ,but with my 50year of experience i know better. Ps as a Dutchman i’am proud to see u using your Dutch !Adapts. Grzzz KC2961 & keep rolling

[@guilhermetonon7267]

01:51 its like run in the sand. I learned by YOU to how to run with inline skates. I remembered how you do that, and a did. I dont skate so much....but i learned something sometimes

[@trickeyD]

Great vid Bill! I'd love some advice from the community if anyone is willing! :-) I started skating about 6 months ago in Barcelona and I am so in love with it! (Amazing city for it). These videos have really helped me learn quickly so big thanks to Bill! When I move back to London I intend to start playing hockey so I'm now thinking about upgrading my skates - I can spend maybe $300-ish. I would also like to continue street skating too tho, because it's fookin awesome! Does anyone have any advice about freestyle skates for hocky vs hocky skates on the street? I can only afford one pair for now. Also, any brand / model advice would be appreciated! Thanks guys! And keep up the good work Bill!

[@Daedje]

Just go to a good skate shop and find the skates that fit you well and you feel comfortable and confident in. Just make sure it has the option to switch frames, that way you can setup you skates for almost any situation without having to replace them completely.

[@Piotr_KN]

Sweet texture of city ❤

[@jonathanhayes6693]

“Conquer the shit, before the shit conquers you.” I mean, that’s some solid advice for life! Bill Stoppard Philosophy - BSP.

[@zshocksoda1128]

The Blade Sage has spoken. :) . Later in life, publish an "Inline Skating for Dummies" manual. In any case, I use both sets of arm swings. Forward to back if I wanna blaze it (sprint). The side to side (actually it's side in front to diagonal in back) version feels stabler and I apply it when maintaining speed. That's how I roll, son.

[@djelbert23]

me too.

[@zshocksoda1128]

Nathen Dovel *gasp* ....Fist bump! Great minds think alike. :D

[@thoughtsfired1704]

Great tips since I'm brand new❤

[@thepostworkdiaries]

Bill Stoppard is really good at stoping....now THAT you should teach!

[@joedent3323]

Thanks for this. I just ordered my first pair of blades, and am looking for a pre-education before I hit the street. I'm excited! Cheers! "LiL'JpD."

[@SantiJxm]

Nice quality 🙏😍

[@lass4916]

Excelente vídeo.

[@jailanmohamed8938]

This is perfect I need to learn to skate before school and 2-3 months is not a lot of time since my friend who actually trained in it took a lot more time,I hope I'll be decent since me and that friend want to practice a dance on skates together my legs are crying in pain just thinking of it

[@udihu]

#12 is really important! :) I can't imagine skating without listening to music.

[@ricardourroz9322]

Love this video. So helpful! Thanks for sharing, really. I have a quick question. I love how you skate along with Greg Mirzoyan and Danny Aldrige and I´ve been skating for a couple of months so I am very new at this but I am starting to enjoy so much the city and do jumps and I am not afraid to try and fall. But the fakie is the one I have such a hard time. Also any advise for my skates to make them more confortable? I have the Rollerblade Twister Edge 110FWD and they are painful on the ankles. Any thought ?