An Important Roller Skating Skill That Is Often Overlooked - Inside Edges and Outside Edges!

It's ok, no Skatie's where harmed in the making of this video. Well, maybe just bruised a little.
I say that no-one talks about this skill but there are a few videos which cover it but often it's overlooked during tutorials. One of the most important things in skating is where your weight goes so I always try and cover this during our videos.
Control this skill and you'll be skating like a pro in no time!
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[@sobrinamonheaux5077]

i really like rink skating because it gives you the chance to really work those edges

[@Skatie]

I absolutely agree. I dislike edges backwards outside as you can see what happens. splat!

[@neehadbaharuddin3106]

Thank you Skatie! I love your videos because you explain the technical aspects to each move really well..and all in a lovely accent too.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. That’s really kind, I’m from the UK, England 👍💕🛼

[@funkinmonky]

You are my favorite skating teacher on youtube =) There are other good ones on here, but you are straight to the point, fun, and I love the video edits.

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot xx 👍🛼💕

[@vickyferreiro416]

Hi Katie, writing from Argentina.Im learning skating, with 30 years old. I find your videos really usefull. Keep doing it, please! ¡Thank you!

[@Skatie]

That's fantastic. Have lots of fun x

[@deanthemage]

Great information and this is definitely overlooked. Thanks for tips!

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx 🛼⭐️💕

[@lovemystery7328]

Love Katie! Edges are a pain in the assignment 🤣 lol. The collapsed lol! Hope ur tail is better 😉 Thanks 😊 Beautiful video 😌 like always ☺️ And now I see Amazon-usa! Will definitely get it now.

[@Skatie]

Haha I feel you xx luckily I was fine. I managed to avoid the nasty tailbone fall. Fantastic! 🛼👍

[@aldycarrasco]

I just started watching your videos and I'm loving them! I'm 21 and I started artistic skating a few months ago, plus a break because I hadn't my own skates. These Christmas I recieved the biggest present... a pair of skates! So I'm here watching you and practising a little until I go back to the classes. Thank you very very much from Argentina!

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s wonderful that you have your own skates. That should really help you with your progression. Enjoy your journey x

[@girlbythebeach]

I felt that fall

[@Skatie]

🤕

[@ipurplebts3006]

Great video!!! ♥️♥️♥️ would love to see a beginners guide to skating at skate parks or doing advanced tricks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Great video ideas. Thank you. All on their way. 🛼

[@shimmypolkaroo]

You just popped up in my feed. I'm so happy you did! I love your explanation about edges! I just couldn't wrap my head about how edges work... like where to put the force because I was just thinking neutrally. This is really going to help me improve! Thank you!!🥰

[@Skatie]

Perfect . Thank you 👍

[@jeremyhill1773]

We love your work Katie, thank you so much 😁🙏🏼 It's funny but I only recently started incorporating "One Footed" skating into my regular practice & it's amazing how just this has helped with everything else & massively helps when learning crossovers too! I can see how essential these skills are as they become the groundwork for more advanced techniques. Thx too again to your husband for his excellent camera work & for recording in 4K too! Hope you're not too sore from your backwards tumble - damn stones they're everywhere!

[@Skatie]

Hi Jeremy. Thank you. Hubby is so pleased someone has noticed the 4K! 😂 so glad to hear your skating is progressing, getting a good solid one foot balance is amazing well done. I’m fine, I managed to ‘pick a cheek!’ so avoided the nasty tailbone fall. Thankfully just a bruised ego! 😉 Happy Rolling 🛼. Keep us updated on progress x

[@Mallenaudrix]

@@Skatie Glad for this bit of advice. Still have a huge bruise on the one side but tailbone seems like the one thing theres no pad for. Maybe those tiktok butt things would be a good piece of multipurpose gear 🤣 Be safe and thank you for all your tips!

[@beatekaminski1565]

LOVE your videos ❤️

[@Skatie]

Thank you. 💕🛼

[@joy5605]

I’ve been waiting this for so loong

[@Skatie]

Hope it was helpful x 🛼

[@tracyheath6076]

OUCH.... I felt that (at the end) Really appreciate your videos !!!!

[@Skatie]

Thankfully I was fine. Managed to avoid the nasty tailbone fall and ‘pick a cheek!’ 😂 thank you x 🛼

[@MsBonsai2010]

Omg that fall @ th end 😢 i felt tht. Great video, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@Skatie]

🤕 😂

[@freewheeler6387]

Love this! Great explanation

[@Skatie]

Thank you 👍💕

[@airamaeenriquez9705]

Love your tutorials!! Our roller skates would arrive a day or two from now so I've been watching tutorials like crazy, yours were really helpful in terms of understanding the concepts behind moving while using a roller skate and controlling your weight and balance to avoid falling down too much!! Thank you so much!!! I feel lucky having found this channel >

[@Skatie]

That’s so kind. Thank you. Hope you have lots of fun on your new skates 💕👍🛼

[@airamaeenriquez9705]

@@Skatie Yes!! Thank you! I'm still watching videos right now, hehe

[@dawnjochum4185]

Amazing, i have trouble with my edges as a newbie but willing to give it a go. Thank you

[@Skatie]

They’re definitely tricky at first. Make sure your trucks are loose so you can flex the foot side to side. I’m popping a video up this weekend which shows the truck adjustment.

[@biff5856]

There is so much I didn't know and so much that I love, e.g. you can control the spin of the wheels. You can't control the slide of the blade across the ice. Can't wait to get my skates. (5 long weeks)

[@Skatie]

5 weeks is soooi long. 😢

[@Karolsstudio]

Something I need to try today 🥰 thank you Katie.

[@Skatie]

Have fun xx 💕⭐️🛼🛼

[@miaumiau2019]

Oh no, I hope it didn't hurt too much :( I love your videos! They have already helped me alot :). And I also love your new wheels

[@Skatie]

Thank you. No thankfully I managed to pick a cheek so I avoided the tailbone fall. These wheels are slightly harder so I have a bit more roll outside. I much prefer them.

[@lissy70]

Thank you so mush I am still learning how to backwards skate but I like seeing the other videos as well. When I fall down I get used to it but it’s because I lose balance but I got use to that but it’s mainly stones! Can you do a video of doing tricks with one foot like you did? Thanks for your tips a videos I am teaching myself off from your videos so you teaching me lol!

[@Skatie]

Those stones!!! I have nightmares about them! Haha. Great idea about the one foot tricks video. Hope you’re enjoying your skating journey. 🛼

[@Nene_uk]

Thank you so much... it made thing easier. Please could you do getting on and off curbs?

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Great idea. Once the weather cheers up here in the UK we’ll do some more skating outside videos.

[@tomowakutsu6257]

Edges are a pain in the assignment, btw I love your video so much!🤩 And I'm your biggest fan🥰

[@Skatie]

Haha I agree. They can be! Thank you 👍🛼💕

[@alenastewart9883]

Hi Katie, I’m new to your channel am in Sydney Australias, and am loving watching your tutorials! I started back skating last September during COVID lockdown, after 27yrs. I have shared your channel with two new skaters so they can subscribe to you as well. I loved your outtakes!! Thank you. I seriously just asked today, a group of derby girls I know, what’s the deal, after on a quiet road surface Thursday morning I quickly transitioned a little faster (almost straight from boots on at my car), than I probably would have as I am still trying to fluidly transition (I kind of have more confidence jump turning backwards but when not too fast). But, the slightest pebble or scrap of debris and bang, I was backward down like you were. Is there some secret? Some people skate backward over pavement cracks and joins without a care, yet my wheels seem to catch! I was using my Moxi Fundae wheels mostly, then shifted back to a little comfort with Moxi gummies and now pulse energy wheels soft for outdoors, seeing another of your wheel hardness discussions tonight I thought oh damn perhaps my wheels are stickier and am not lifting my feet so much at present 🤷🏼‍♀️. But neither make a difference with pavement joins or cracks for me, I always get nervous and turn around as I’ve fallen a bit grrrrr. I’d appreciate any thoughts or advice re backward skating outdoors. Thanks 🌸🛼🌸

[@Skatie]

Hi. Thank you for your support it’s really appreciated. Backwards skating outside is definitely my least comfortable skill. I find that the safest way to skate backwards outside is to keep both feet on the ground with very bent knees. As soon as I go to do edges on one leg outside. Ouch. Those stones are evil. Softer and bigger wheels help so the gummies are good. I prefer a 80a-ish wheel outside as it give you a bit more roll and the bigger wheel helps with clearing your kingpin (underside of your skate) from the ground. My biggest advice is helmet, pads etc so if the worst does happen you’re protected. But two feet backwards outside is much safer. I cover that in my backwards video. Stay safe xx. Enjoy your 🛼. ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@wonderspace90]

When you lean on the big toe does the heel have to be on the ground? Mind keeps lifting up.

[@Skatie]

It sounds like your trucks may be a little tight. When you lean do the wheels flex towards each other?

[@mamatajci]

Hello there, I really like your videos. I have a problem - my roller skates (which are not of a very good quality - the only ones I could find here in my city) won’t make small circles when I press the edges. Actually, I need a lot of space to make a circle and never without making extra movements. As I see here, you just lean and make a full circle, but I can't. What could be the problem?

[@Skatie]

Hi. It may be that you need to loosen your trucks. I’ll post a link to the video which covers adjusting your skates.

[@Skatie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpO2d4l_nrWjfdU

[@paulf0x]

Nice. Can you define “carving?”

[@Skatie]

Hi. Carving is a technique that lots of people use to control speed down a hill. I have covered it in a lot more detail in the skating outside video on this channel.

[@paulf0x]

@@Skatie Ah! Thanks! Got it! I didn't know that was what it was called. I love carving! I'm just now about to make the transition from inline to quads, I really like your videos... very nicely done production-wise, and your style is really generous and lovely. Thank you!

[@julieanastasoff4354]

OMG, I hope your ok! If you had been going faster and forward would you have fallen because of that stone or rock?

[@Skatie]

I’m fine, thank you. Just a bruised ego! 😆. Yes definitely, forwards I think I would have got away with it. Whenever I’m doing one foot edge work outside backwards it always feels unsafe, hence the full safety gear. I was kinda expecting it. It was definitely a (huge) rock! 😉 😂 🛼

[@julieanastasoff4354]

I am so glad that your ok! I love all your videos and Please keep up the great videos! 🛼 Thank you!

[@brownygurl13]

I tried to do the outside edge but I couldn't control my skates to do like yours. 😢 Could you suggest any tips for me?

[@Skatie]

If you’re new to skating it could be that you just haven’t built your ankle strength yet. Are your trucks adjusted so you have some movement?

[@brownygurl13]

@@Skatie I've been skate for 2 months. Never adjust my truck before until today. At first, I'm afraid I might loose it to much. But when I skate I still can't do the outside edge. 😂 I'm gonna cry.

[@Skatie]

Oh no. What skates do you have?

[@brownygurl13]

@@Skatie It's Chaya Melrose Elite.

[@Skatie]

They’re a really good starter skate. Keep working on your strength and balance. The edges will come over time x🛼