Professional Rollerblader Tries Ice Skating

[@eclecticjon1019]

"it's nothing like rollerblading" Goes straight onto ice and start pulling off all sorts of advanced moves.

[@Skating_Squid]

😭😭😭😭

[@mrgnycllc]

I scrolled down and you read my mind. 🤣

[@stelapaya]

Well the fact that you can do backward crossovers the first time you're on ice skates is clear proof that the skills are transferable! Can take months or years for new ice skaters to get there.

[@ildottoreswife]

Yeah that’s kinda impressive, it took me so long to learn crossovers in general

[@Bulgogifarts]

@@ildottoreswife crossovers are pretty basic how long did it take you?

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I can do crossovers fine but can’t skate in a straight line, maybe because my ankles roll

[@Heckinwhatonearth]

​@@SobrietyandSolacesounds like you need a proper hardboot skate with support. Jave you only tried with rental skates? Those are usually truly awful, soft, no support and dull.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@Heckinwhatonearth Yeah I have really flat feet which doesn’t help. I noticed figure skating boots have a slightly raised heel and arch support

[@Kettvnen]

still way better than average person's first time

[@Skating_Squid]

thank you! 🦑

[@blancyy.]

u are really good I started ice skating 1 year ago tbh I can’t really walk backwards ur better than me

[@ildottoreswife]

I agree on that, first time I took ice skating lessons I fell back and hit my head pretty hard

[@Babybooyow1204]

Coming from rollerblading I’ve been ice skating for a few months and now that I’ve mastered the glide on ice it’s everything. It’s nothing like skating on wheels at all. So glad I decided to try it!.

[@Skating_Squid]

@Rodrik P Of course I had a ton of fun too! I think I belong on the wood rinks tho 😂 I’m definitely gonna try ice skating again in the future but that’s not m home. Appreciate it bro!

[@Babybooyow1204]

@@Skating_Squid Nice, give it another shot for sure! I actually haven’t tried roller skates yet, your vids are awesome bud, definitely getting me motivated to try em out. 😜

[@Skating_Squid]

@@Babybooyow1204 hell yeah much love, I better hear some updates when you try them out! 😆

[@Babybooyow1204]

@@Skating_Squid for sure. Bet! 🤗

[@greg6162]

@@Babybooyow1204 roller skating is harder IMO… I learned on roller skates but when I got rollerblades for playing roller hockey it seemed instantly easier and more stable. Again, I know it’s all about what that person has experience with but me trying both… rollerblading or inline skating was much more intuitive. Stopping on inlines is probably harder until you can hockey stop in a circle but practice anything long enough and you’ll get better

[@JamesKelly89]

Fun fact: Inline skates were invented by two brother hockey players that wanted something to do on the off-season. They would go on to name their new skates "Rollerblade"

[@ralu9457]

no they were invented by skiers so they can train when there was no snow

[@Noxic72]

@@ralu9457 "In 1980, Scott and Brennan Olsen, two Minnesota brothers, discovered an older in-line skate in a sporting goods store and thought the design would be perfect for off-season hockey training." Instead of being dumb just use the internet.

[@ralu9457]

@@Noxic72 youre the dumb one - ''The idea for roller blades came before roller skates. Inline skates were created in the early 1700s when a Dutch person attached wooden spools to strips of wood and nailed them to his shoes. In 1863, an American developed the conventional rollerskate model, with the wheels positioned side by side, and it became the skate of choice. ''' Olsens stuff happened much later on if you can do basic maths

[@Noxic72]

@@ralu9457 does this dutch person have name?

[@welcometochiles6156]

​@@Noxic72 "discovered an older in-line skate" Ra Lu was talking about the people who invented it, not who popularized it

[@jacintaschneider4145]

The trick he did on the 4th test looked similar to a waltz jump in figure skating. And when he talked about how the rubber of yhe skate catches you, but the blade of the iceskate was to slippery, that's actually why figure skates have toe picks. It's to give you a grip on the ice so you can firmly land your jumps without sliding everywhere. And why hockey skates are great at speed and agility, but aren't great for jumps or footwork, as its more difficult and dangerous to do that stuff without the grip of the toe pick.

[@michaeldeacon7072]

I agree and was thinking the same thing myself. Doing jumps you need the toe picks. Also I noticed him going forward he tried to always skate at the top of the ball. I would think because roller skates are flat with all the wheels. Although his backward skating was actually very good you could tell he was on his toes more and he did excellent crossovers. He also looked more comfortable. He also seemed to know his center of gravity which helps a lot.

[@Skating_Squid]

Thank you so much, I def gotta try the other skates one of these days. I actually went out to the rink just last weekend and got the hockey ones again haha. But the new video should be out in a week or so 🦑 🦑

[@hebard98]

actually surprised for a professional hockey team rink they dont have everyone going the same direction thats how it usually is.

[@Skating_Squid]

Jacob Hebard yeah I thought that was strange, thanks for letting me know!

[@myotiswii]

I think because it was so empty.

[@montgomeryfrenwheringwerth5584]

It's not usually a rule to go a certain way, but when it's busy people just tend to follow each other as it's a lot easier. So that's why it happens.

[@IcebulletZ]

Not a rule, more of a safety and respect thing. If it's empty then yeah people go wherever, but with more people you'll get less collision going the same way.

[@flodgey]

No, it's not. I've never seen a whole rink going around in the same direction like a herd, people tend to do their own things. But when it does get busy, like someone else said, some people tend to follow others, but it's not at all an obligation.

[@rugged_edc]

Major key to ice skating at the rink...bring your own skates lol makes the experience 10x better

[@jeremypua6028]

really? ive been using rental skates for some times and been wondering should i buy my own

[@eclecticjon1019]

@@jeremypua6028 definitely invest in a pair dude. It's life changing. The blades on rental skates are terrible. You'll notice the difference straight away. And, only you're feet go in them, not hundreds of other people.

[@anthonybanker6479]

I agree I have my own ice skates and inline skates . Rental at times you have a dulled up blades which ruins the experience.

[@diqital_aviator]

I had the exact same experience just today. My first time ice skating, but I was a rollerblader. I know people say that if you can rollerblade you can skate, not exactly true because ice skates slip outwards which roller blades do not, but once you get the hang of the balance you realise that rollerblading does indeed help. I was thinking the exact same as you. Feet wobbling, just tighten them up and keep going because you eventually learn how to get the balance - it's more about the weight balance which is easier on blades because the rubber catches you. Nice vid!

[@SalisburySnake]

7:00 The figure skating world needs to recognize the two-footed jump and twirl as a legit jump. Figure skating jumps are ridiculously hard and all look the same unless you're an expert at telling them apart.

[@Milesinck]

Dude... I've been on figure skating lessons for about 3/4 months now and your first time on ice is probably better than what I can currently do. Cheers lol

[@marcuslogan1602]

I’m a rollerblader as well, but I never been ice skating. I think you did pretty well in my opinion

[@Skating_Squid]

Marcus Logan I appreciate that! 😁🦑

[@Noobmare]

Fascinating- I was learning ice skating and then transisted to inline skates. To know how good you are on inlineskates, and seeing you struggle this much is really fascinating.

[@lpsnofuture1586]

Been rollerblading since I was four. Started ice skating in high school and prefer ice skating! One huge change I noticed was the push off. Or using the ground to catch your wheel to advance Because you are skating on ground to have a harder push off is necessary as to where on ice it’s better to accelerate. The wobble comes naturally in all beginners especially Simone who came from rollerblading bc we put all out weight in the center of the wheels compared to ice skating where you are actually suppose to skate on the edge of the blades and not the actual blade center. You have the inside edge and the outside edge.

[@morgankate2410]

Could you give more tips please? It's the first time I read that you should skate on the edges and not the center which is weird for me. I started rollerblading 3-4 months ago (only gliding no tricks yet ). I've been to the rink around 10 times but soon it will be my first time after learning to rollerblade and Im scared if it will be harder or easier for me

[@andrewl9169]

@@morgankate2410 Ice skater for 15+ years if you look down the center of an ice skate you'll see that its actually concaved. when you skate on ice you use the edges to bite into the ice to give you better control and stability. you seldom if ever are running your skates in a straight line. The easiest way to feel this effect is by "pumping" or using one foot to make a half C (Note: this will cause you to move forward) If you continue this you'll accomplish a swizzle. If you look at the marks left by skating normally you'll actually see this effect in every stride. This happens because ice skaters are actually making very small turns when going straight. For me as an ice skater roller skating feels very strange and foreign I feel like I have significantly less control than I do on ice as wheels don't bite into the surface but instead will tend to gab it in ways I'm not used to. A good example of this is in slide stops. On ice I can adjust the angle of the blade to change how aggressively I'm stopping however on roller skates I feel like I'm at the complete mercy of the surface I'm on and the hardness of the wheels. Some of the skills transfer over in both cases however ice skating is more responsive in my opinion. My view is probably more subjective than factual in some ways as I have 1000s of hours on ice and maybe a 100 or so on roller skates. The best advice I can give for getting used to ice skating is practice slaloms this will help give you a good feel for how ice reacts and is a basic exercise for for edge work. Another useful one is very slow crossovers focusing on controlling the half turn that will inevitably happen you can do this on the inside and outside edges (inside and outside of your foot)

[@ildottoreswife]

As someone who ice skates quite a lot and at one point tried rollerskating, the two were so different. I was using normal rollerskates and i could barely skate in them. It was so strange not having to make sure your feet were straight and your ankles weren’t bent. Pretty good for your first time, when I started I really sucked at it and even a year later I’m still not the best at skating. You already know backwards crossovers and how to skate backwards which is pretty cool because those two things were personally hard to learn first, course it got easier after a while but y’know, ice skating is a big mental challenge after I had no trust in myself because I fell back and hit my head kinda hard the first time I showed for lessons. Also sorry this is long haha

[@saveforth]

“That machine” what kinda guy actively chooses to miss out on the wild ride that is saying the word “Zamboni”

[@Skating_Squid]

Sometimes my brain doesn’t work 😭😭

[@fitzfizzy]

Sharp skates make all the difference, it feels great when you have a nice fresh set of blades

[@cookiechocolatechip]

Im gonna try ice skating since ive been rollerblading for a while

[@jarrettepatio8245]

I ice skated when i was little and i still remember how it felt and it felt nothing like inline skating it's kind of more smoother when ice skating. They say when you roller skate or inline skate you can ice skate and maye it's because of balance and merry christmas btw dude!!

[@Skating_Squid]

Jarrette Patio yeah haha it’s not for me either, I’m sticking to the wheels 😆 merry Christmas!!!

[@miumiuthecat7167]

Same the blade isnt flat so its weird

[@ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed]

It's the flex and cushioned ride you get with inlines that makes all the difference. That flex is also more forgiving in turns since it gives you leeway if you make a mistake however ice skates are stuck in the ground

[@elofkjellson3906]

Merry Christmas, Squiddy! Haha, it sucks that you didn't have a great time here, but I guess those things happen. Some places just aren't good! You seemed to adjust pretty quickly to the way it feels! I've been wanting to try ice skating now too, since I have been inline skating a bunch. XD I love the cold, so those ice rinks are perfect for just cruising around and such haha. Hope you had a good holiday, stay safe!

[@Skating_Squid]

Elof Kjellson yeah it’s way different but I’m sure if I practiced every week I would get the hang of it. Hope you have a good holiday as well and new year! 😁🦑

[@davetechme]

I used to rollerblade all the time when I was a kid, rain or shine. Only went ice skating a couple times and I thought it felt a bit like rollerblading in the rain.

[@Skating_Squid]

Exactly!!!! Wow that’s a great comparison lmao 🤣

[@ladydeer4237]

This is my fav video that you have made 😊 I hope you will make more videos like these in the future :D

[@Skating_Squid]

Thank you! Don'y worry I'll try to do more for you 😁🦑🦑

[@ladydeer4237]

@@Skating_Squid Yay, I can't wait :D

[@SevenTailedWolf72]

Ice skating today....never did it but I rolled blade so this will be helpful.

[@timalusi5683]

I'm a figure skaters. I don't know about rollerblading. but I can skate with quads. does that make sense?

[@HabibiG-m4n]

Not a 2/10 😂 but 10/10 for the holiday outfit. Elf on Ice >>> Elf on a Shelf

[@Skating_Squid]

Gerald had to go all out 🤣

[@giorassiccuriosity1796]

You best explained it- it’s like a new language!

[@Ratyrat_123]

I remember as a kid I would always go to this legendary ice-skating rink but I would fall every time I went an inch on the ice and my dad was a hockey player well used to be that is but he still crushed me I still need to hold his hand every time I went on the ice

[@jupitersnoot4915]

Him: This feels so weird and I'm not confident at all Also him: switches from skating forwards to backwards and does perfect backwards crossovers. Me: ...

[@Wolfstorm001Art]

I ice skate quite a bit during winter (free outdoor rink for the public) and am gonna get some inline roller skates this summer once I graduate, I'm not 100% sure but I feel there would be some similarities to help me get started at least

[@unclevroomvroom]

Nice job.

[@howtotutorials659]

Today I feel like ice-skating is more dangerous because it when the ice breaks, it’ll probably be sharp must lightly and the blades on the ice skates are severely harmful if you’re not careful

[@Mr.TheMan2]

im a pretty good rollerblader, when i tried ice skating for first time it was less difficult then i thought, however spin stopping is weird

[@myotiswii]

It so funny how good but at the same time bad you seem. Like you are quite wobbly but at the same time are very confident with turning and tricks and stuff like that.

[@Skating_Squid]

And that’s exactly how it felt too 😆😂

[@maxamills1929]

I just got my first pair of 2021 Rollerblade Twister Edge’s for Christmas today. Coincidently, I live in Vegas too lol.

[@Skating_Squid]

Nice! I always wanted to try those 😁🦑

[@Future____]

Growing up in Canada I skated alot, recently tried roller blading and the only thing that didn't translate is stopping

[@ALVINIUM1]

You and your sister look just alike, lol. Great vid man!!

[@masonamick1367]

awesome video, super fun to watch, keep it up!

[@Skating_Squid]

Mason Amick thank you so much! I definitely will, happy holidays! 😁🦑🦑

[@poweronkodak4202]

You had dull ice skates my guy thats how all the rentals are!

[@TheRainlswet]

I'm so confused about how nobody wears helmets in ice rinks. I'd be scared out of my mind. You're trying a new sport, will probably fall and if you hit your head you will at least have a concussion. It's so weird. I get that you guys didn't, since you have some transferrable skill...

[@zoeywyllie1411]

From my experience of ice skating, (about 2ish years of skating + a year and a half plus pause from covid and returning) I have never actually seen anyone fall on their head. It can definately happen so I am not going to rule it out, but because of how we move on ice, whether a complete beginner or professional, you tend to land on your bum/lower back/wrists/stomach and slide on the ice over a harsher impact. Ice is suprisingly softer to land on than expected. Usually when you try to catch yourself when falling you redirect yourself away from your head without even meaning to. The first step of learning any skating is learning to fall and get past the fear of it!

[@ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed]

Mostly because you're doing it in a flat smooth rink while inline you're doing it on random surfaces around town

[@ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed]

Also on ice you slide effectively dissipating a lot of energy, can't say the same about ground

[@Fausieigsvwnkis]

Helmets are for hockey because you actually get hit and fall hard but when you’re ice skating it’s rare you’ll fall on your head. Higher chance of breaking your wrists trying to break a fall.

[@Drip-Soup373]

just got a concussion

[@zachariahwhisman8720]

I used to roller blade and recently got back into skating but turned to ice skating and it's way better and easier I think

[@wrgates99]

If it helps you could put ice blades on your inline skates. I think proskatersplace has some for a few different types of frames.

[@Skating_Squid]

@willy Gates yeah I’ve always want to get a set of those, hopefully one day 🦑

[@yt.damian]

inline and ice skating actions are very similar but the balance is different. on ice you need to keep your weight further forward and on inline its a bit more upright.

[@DerpyMonaLisa]

I’m a figure skater and I agree that roller blades and ice skates aren’t alike at all but the tricks are !

[@MrEnergee1987]

In-line skating is the prerequisite to learning ice skating

[@rich7447]

Most people in colder countries learn ice first.

[@Kenan_n001]

I do ice skating and rollerblading in same time, its so funny and exciting.

[@Luvesehk]

I thought too that blading skills would transition to ice-skating but seeing it up close it looks so slippery, and uncomfortable haha I'll stick to my skates. Merry Christmas!

[@Skating_Squid]

Your Insecurity haha yeah it’s kinda similar but a clear difference for sure 🤣

[@bradm6287]

The wooble can be caused by skates too big but on hockey skates it is important to bend your knees to have the front of the skate dig in more. Standing up straight causes all the weight to be on the middle and hockey skates have a slight curve to the blade.

[@Dominik40301]

I was always wondering what would happen if i tried rollerblades after ice scating for 4 years

[@SRTlazer]

I’ve been skating for 2 years and ur literally better then me

[@6ugust925]

The skates are too big. Please try again. I loved this video

[@amyx231]

I appreciate your elf attire. 😂

[@Shnewbi]

If you wanna do the stuff your doing you might want figure skates, they are easier for that

[@Skating_Squid]

@lucas awe thank you I’ll remember that for next time! I never ice skate so I’m lost and just let them pick for me 😅

[@Shnewbi]

@@Skating_Squid no problem :)

[@AliyahScott1621]

I learned this the hard way yesterday. Those blue rental ice skates were terrible.

[@thecuriewheelerthecuriewhe2628]

I'm going to try this in a jiffy.... It's my first time.... Yipeeeeeee...

[@joedoken7376]

I wanna get inline skates💪🏼🔥💯

[@anthonybanker6479]

It is transferable It takes a little more skill in some ways but in other ways it doesn't, for me a recreational and former workout inline skater it takes 30 to 40 minutes to adjust on the ice to the skating level am on inline wheeled skating.

[@BladerReboot]

I thought you did pretty well! Have you seen aggressive ice blading? I just came across it yesterday.

[@Skating_Squid]

Blader Reboot aggressive ice blading?! 😱 i would die trying that lmao gonna go check it out now!

[@alicemusurivschi9629]

The most disturbing difference I felt is this absolute instability, even when I started rollerblading I didn’t feel so unstable …

[@blancyy.]

I played Ice skating for 1 year i just learned how to skate backwards crossover and skate backwards I learned it from my friend he is really insane! and ur better than a normal freestyler I think tho anyways have a good one!

[@JordannGeorge]

Liking this video and the idea. Makes me want to go ice skating again. Yeah, I feel like they never smooth out the ice for public skate times. It’s almost like the public skate times are an afterthought or way of generating extra income but it’s not the main way. The main way is skate clubs I think, which roller skating rinks could have for their benefit as well honestly. But I don’t think that would go over well when ice skating and it’s disciplines attract... high income people.

[@Skating_Squid]

Jordan George yeah that actually makes a lot of sense when you put it that way 😂 glad you liked the video bro, hope you had a good Christmas! 🦑😁🎁

[@yi4940]

I- I do rollerblader too and when I stepped on the ice I was like *ZOOM ZOOM ZOOOOOOOOOOOOM*

[@abigailwilson8996]

A lot of the reason you could be struggling is because you had hockey skates figure skates with a toepick provide grip for tricks

[@nfused9981]

I test the same transition last week and I feeled just like you XD You know you can do it but it just feels... strange and not really identical. It's an other feeling ^^

[@davidkennedy6022]

It’s different cause it’s literally backwards , ice skating the ground is moving cause you’re sliding while the skate is still on roller the skate is moving on solid ground

[@Skating_Squid]

I never thought of it that way haha you are right!

[@DerpyMonaLisa]

Since when did rental skates get so fancy and have toe picks 😭

[@kawaii_manga_20]

its gonna be harder to ice skate with rental skates cause they have been worn alot , im working on getting a pair of my own ice skates i hear its easier with your own , im a roller skater too lol

[@99xara99]

I just wonder how people film these videos on almost empty ice rinks. Our rinks are just PACKED no matter at what time or day you go! There's not many in the area. But you never have any space to practice stuff without getting in the way of someone else...

[@Skating_Squid]

I think I just got lucky 😅

[@pandaoven7808]

In normal ice rinks people all go the same way

[@kaiz3rss]

You should buy ice frames for your fr1

[@Skating_Squid]

One day! I’ve been thinking about it haha

[@hellhound9726]

Ice skating and roller blading are NOTHING alike! It's reverse for me, I skate and can't roller blade for the life of me! Also, the rental skates are horrible, half the time they're not actually sharp and the blades are cheep and have mostly been stomped flat when they're supposed to have a slight curve! Funny video tho!!!

[@jackmakackov7077]

nhl practice rinks are the best ice you will ever skate on

[@julianamini1604]

heyyyy vegas local !!!

[@Skating_Squid]

🦑🦑🦑

[@justinpatalsky1]

Who is the professional rollerblader?

[@danielperri2064]

go to fiesta ice rink in vegas! guaranteed way cheaper with no hidden fees 😂 and they know how to use a zamboni (the thing to resurface the ice smooth). tht place you went is money hungry and just try to make a quick buck off rich kids parents !!

[@jespermeisel9799]

I can tell its very much the same... you have to be much more forcefull and brave in iceskating, since you can "scrape the ice". so you have to be sort of angry at first and brave. i think good way is to start learn the side stop slide. scrape all the snow up and feel you are in control of the ice.

[@johnviera3884]

If you can ice skate you can rollerblade well.

[@robloxianrandomly6934]

You should try a hockey stop! It's hard on rollerblades but it is easier on ice. 🧊

[@erikmorse2426]

2:23

[@bassmandan9484]

They wouldn’t let you use a camera in their facilities? Sounds like a Golden Knight thing to do.

[@bassmandan9484]

And they charge to use the rentals?? At the Panthers facilities, you just pay an entry fee and skates are included! Frickin Vegas.

[@agoldgod]

I have a KZbin channel but I don't have a camera so I use my phone

[@sgta6]

Hello Nadine friend again 😌

[@Ravideo420]

Why does his eyes look like mark zuckerburgs

[@Skating_Squid]

Haha 🤣 😆

[@cindyyorke7779]

im a rollerblading i tried ice skating and i master ice skating in a hour

[@lorid6544]

Rental skates are always awful. Very dull, not sharpened correctly & not broken in to fit anyone. The wobbly skate is not sharpened right-if at all.

[@ntathey3079]

Your cross over is wrong, you are to straight up...you need to learn hockey skating drill....I want see you do full hockey stop

[@TheReq]

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[@Skating_Squid]

Req merry Christmas req! 😁🦑

[@dom2549]

Hehe

[@Skating_Squid]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[@cynharkins9550]

Seems reasonable that the cheater wins. You always do. Hahahaha.

[@Skating_Squid]

Cyn Harkins sick burn 😝

[@foksal]

Why are you using these stupid mask during the training? You need more air!

[@Skating_Squid]

This video was filmed about 3 years ago when everything was very strict

[@zacharyenck1087]

Ppl on skates just connect more ice skating is kinda just dead cuz theres no history behind it

[@yorks89dc]

No history behind ice skating?! Wtf are you even talking about dude? Humans have been ice skating for close to 3,000 years ago! Do a little research, learn ya somethin 🤙

[@zacharyenck1087]

@@yorks89dc i mean yuh theres history theres history behind everything but not like idk how to explain it

[@nikaciger1830]

@@zacharyenck1087 i think that ice skating has a lot of history in China if I’m not wrong

[@zacharyenck1087]

@@nikaciger1830 thats china i dont think roller skating has any history in any other countries tbh