Tips for Beginners 2

[@chuy24kb]

bought my self some skates i feel like bambi when i put the on. but imma keep at it look soo fun to ride

[@sarahmargs7052]

lol just did the same. I felt so dumb at first.

[@kassidy3727]

AHAHAHAG SAME

[@shellielewis8387]

I play on a rec league hockey team and rollerblading is harder than ice skating. Last pair I had was clonky 1990s pair. I am used to nice smooth ice from the Zamboni. Rollerblading is its own skill so I am bambi with you. Wearing helmet, knee and elbow, and wrist guards to go toddle.

[@mugster610]

3 years later. Did you keep at it?

[@briseboy]

Good for Imma! Hopefully she will get better. You can watch her.

[@sila5268]

Omg 2:12 imagine being this close to a pond as a newbie on your skates, the worst nightmare is losing your balance and fallling in that huge pond

[@DeltaScalper]

LOL that's what I thought.

[@crudemood]

I was kind of hoping that she would fall in. hahaha.

[@nisamelis5724]

With awfully heavy rollerblades o.o

[@user-kx2zv7tg3u]

Oh jesus don't remind me I was rollar skating (not rollarblading) on a rainy day home, my neighborhood is built kinda like a bowl so water pools into the road, which is where I normally skate on so I don't run into kids playing. One day that fricking bowl was filled and i didn't see the water until I was in it. So I fell of course, but the worse thing is was that I was wearing a white jacket, my backpack got wet along with all my homework and books, and my mom was watching me the whole time, laughing. I guess it's funny now but just remember to be aware of your surroundings so you don't get carried away.

[@issabellamerie7139]

Especially considering I cant swim

[@cendiacocri]

In my country people look at you strange if you're over 30 years. Me, I' m 34 and I started skating with my 7 years old daughter. We started together but she quickly left me behind. My falls were more painfull then hers. But I' m still on it. And I love it. But I don't like it when people stare at me like:" What are you doing, you're too old for that?" It got me in shape, after all these years and I feel great. Still having problems with ballance but I practice every day, if it's not raining or snowing.

[@DeltaScalper]

They are just jealous. And in the back of their mind saying, I wish I could do this with my child, instead of let them watch TV all day long. I started at 40, I mean with sunglasses on it's hard to say if i'm 40 or 20. One day I had a dream where I was rollerblading, and it felt so amazing, the next day I go them and started practicing. Keep doing what you enjoy.

[@chriskoh4919]

I just started 2 months ago and I'm 45 this year. Love it especially when skating with my kid. Don't worry what ppl say or think about u. Just strive to be better at it and have a good time too!

[@alb12345672]

I'm skating for very long (since mid 90s) and it kept me looking very young. I skate with much younger guys.

[@andrejsuman8934]

I know how you feel. 28 and starting again, not having the best terrain around. so I practiced at 4 or 5 am or 11 pm when there's no one on the streets so I don't look dumb, especially if I fall. But after a week I really stopped caring... think about the round butt you're getting :D

[@ea7535]

I live in a country where it's pretty much like what you described but we shouldn't care! I'm 19 and relearning to skate after a 10 year break, and I admire everybody who's active so good for you!

[@witsandwriting4124]

Thank you for this! I'm a '90s kid and grew up rollerblading quite a bit, but I recently decided to pick it back up for fitness purposes and I'm more than a little rusty. This really helps refresh the memory and I've also learned some great new tips!

[@songswithcam669]

saaame :)

[@alexo9861]

Tips for beginners 1 - uploaded 6 years ago (edit - 8 not 6) Tips for beginners 2 - uploaded 3 years ago In this rhythm it will take me a while to learn ....😜😎👌🏼

[@113setsu]

ilove this video "if its skate-able, do it!" That place is beautiful btw

[@ninoeda13]

long beach!

[@robertgiacomo2655]

Excellent. What makes a good tutorial is when the teacher has enthusiasm and gives a reassuring persona that the student can achieve the goal.

[@filipivan5125]

"Do it until told otherwise" Actually like that quote !

[@RichT5090]

Ha Ha...if you are a Beginner and you attempt a "real" T stop then you will fall ...nice of this professional instructor to not point this out! So for a beginner to attempt a full T stop at first try...instead, while rolling slowly just try to skate on one leg and then just gently touch your back skate in the T stop position for 1/2 a second then lift that back skate back off the ground. And be aware it's very easy to spin out of control if you put too much weight on your back skate. Gradually over many hours of practicing the T stop keep your back skate in contact with the ground longer and longer. Best to watch at least 4 or 5 you tube on stopping so you get tips that might make more sense to you.

[@ejtrio8349]

Im 12 year old,and im have been skating for 3 months now,i could now sprint,t stop,powerstop,skating backwards,I can turn left or right,balance on one foot for about 20 seconds,a 180 jump spin,360 jump spin,jumping over a thing thats about 3 inches high,and im still working on my powerslide Soo......its kinda not that hard to learn inline skating

[@vincentvdl]

@@ejtrio8349 yeah try doing the same thing if you're 40 and 6'4"

[@MargueriteBeargie]

@@ejtrio8349 Good for you, awesome progress!

[@MargueriteBeargie]

@@vincentvdl Exactly my thought as well, at 45 going on 80!

[@SGGCREATIVES]

@@vincentvdl 34 year old former body builder learning to skate for the very first time here. I fell so bad I went to the ER. Took me a week for my left arm to heal. I'm back at it again. Shit is hard!

[@gabbyjurado98]

Literally skated once, fell a few times and tried again after watching this and i didn't fall once and was able to get pretty far

[@AuthenticRollerblade]

Thanks for your feedback....

[@greg6162]

@@AuthenticRollerblade I have those exact same skates *Macroblade 80 ABT* except in men’s… I couldn’t figure out how to adjust the brake, so used them like a regular brake. Great video as it makes sense using the cuff to engage the brake. I threw the box and instructions out so that’s on me. But your video helped and playing roller hockey in the 90’s on rollerblades brings back memories and I’m still not there yet but I’m getting my balance back. Would love it if a group of 30’s and up got together in a group and skated the bike path. I went everywhere on my blades back in the day. I’m so glad I got them… P.S. *These wheels and bearings are way better than what we had as kids!*

[@BooLee01]

Thanks for this video. You make it look so easy. I just bought my first pair of skates and I can barely stand up in them. I sure hope it gets better.

[@maximmironov1426]

Thanks a lot for sharing those tips, Kris! I really enjoy your videos.

[@iraman315]

I am almost 60, can I learn skating without an instructor only by learning from You Tube, your videos are great!

[@117mcrfan]

I can't even begin to tell you that having the right set up is important to how well you can skate. The boots I have are from my teenaged years but even after about 9 pairs they make skating so effortless. They were from walmart and I got them for Christmas. They weren't expensive by any means but they still bonded to my feet better than anything I have ever tried. As for the bearings, I am using abec 5. The higher the number the better they spin and the less energy you have to put into skating. I have spacers in between the bearings and outside the bearings, not only because it makes them spin forever but also I don't have to fine tune the bolts. If you don't have spacers, you will know exactly what I mean. I am also using 76 mm 76a hardness wheels. They are very soft but nothing gives me a better feel of the road when skating and you would be amazed on how much these two numbers affect your ability to skate. Bigger wheels spin faster and longer but trades off in acceleration and agility. I like them small because I like to play hockey and turn quickly. To make a very long comment short; experiment to see what you like. Do some research on what wheels you should get according to your weight. And it doesn't have to be expensive to see what you like. I pick up my skates from the Goodwills around my home and other thrift shops. They are good equipment and if nothing else great parts that often around $5. MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN.

[@99thehaloreach]

117mcrfan you should try a Rockering setup for hockey, it feels kinda weird at the beginning but you'll love it after all. Btw: sorry if something is wrong with ny english. Greetings from Mexico and keep Rollin'

[@Dyn_music]

I'm going to be honest. I've been inline skating for quite a long time now, but I don't think that the brake on your inline skates are any good. I've tried them in the beginning and I must say that there a re a lot more effective ways to stop. If you use the break behind your inline skate it'll be quite hard to stop in time if you are going over a certain speed and it might also throw you off balance. This is what I experienced whilst skating so it might not be for everyone but I removed my brakes of my skates after about a week cause they were just not helping me in any way possible.

[@nicholas8nj]

Rollerblading looks very easy but it's a lot of work thank you for the video and showing us some ways of removing I used to ice skate but it's different I will look at more videos to be familiar with it

[@thatanxiousone6792]

"if it's skateable do it, until told otherwise"

[@Q-uzoAngelOrgoneEnergy]

Thanks... Resonatingly delivered... 👍😁

[@chriskoh4919]

Love her!!! Thanks so much it's cause of videos like yours that I can skate now. 👍👍

[@kidsaccount6665]

This is a great way to learn to skate

[@zshocksoda1128]

I am an intermediate blader but this is an excellent instructional video that I'll show to those new to our adventure sport. Just one tiny problem, the sound of your ABT brake squealing against the surface almost caused my eardrums to bleed. MY GOD, I was listening to this through my earbuds and I ripped them out of my ears in reaction.

[@vladamau4]

Zshock soda I

[@greg6162]

Lol… I just got Airpod Pro’s and this is literally the first video I watched with them. I also bought Macroblade 80 ABT and threw the instructions out and couldn’t figure how to use the brake. I mean I used it like a regular brake and just figured out you can adjust the brake and use the cuff to activate it. It’s so cool… especially since my balance isn’t back yet. So much easier. Not many videos on the *Macroblade 80 ABT* maybe I’ll make one in a feed weeks

[@piaandluna]

Thank you for the amazing tips ! I'm feeling more confident with my rollerblades zetrablade!

[@AuthenticRollerblade]

Glad to hear it!

[@nataliaperalta5045]

I want some Rollerblade!

[@DireWolfy]

Natalia Peralta buy the twister 80

[@117mcrfan]

Pick up some blades at your local thrift store or goodwill. I have found many that were excellent finds.

[@olyabilash]

Great explanation !!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks !!!!!

[@egsaske]

Awesome video and very informative. Hearing health information is super helpful

[@briseboy]

Eat yogurt. You're welcome.

[@frayarose3179]

i thought homegirl was gonna fall in that pond 😭😭😭

2:07 she says 'swizzles', it is called 'lemons' in the UK :)

[@Joshisbored1]

I’ve almost mastered crossovers when turning right but when turning left I just either practice crossovers or the a frame

[@fourforaboy575]

But what if I'm going down a hill without grass nearby??

[@jennywolswinkel8548]

Fall on your pads and skid. Doesn't hurt!

[@FaceT94260]

where was the video shot ? the city looks cool :)

[@smika6922]

Fxcet Long Beach, CA. I used to live there so I recognized the city instantly

[@FaceT94260]

S Mika lucky you Thanks

[@deadshot9651]

@@smika6922 hii

[@aishamussayeva7233]

Hi. I can;t keep balance on one foot. So my pass way not enough long. How can I learn to keep my balance?

[@117mcrfan]

Aisha Mussayeva bend at your knees! Whether I am on the ice or on the pavement, the lower I get the more stable I am. As for being stable on one leg, make sure you have a decent amount of speed and just lift you leg up when first learning, you will get a balance for that position. Once you master that then try putting your raised foot behind you and have it at about a 45° angle. It will come with time.

[@tamaraj4200]

I had to bailout on the grass a couple of times today and my one skate is making a funny noise. Did I just get something in the wheel or is it a serious problem? They are brand new.

[@bubblesandice]

I love this video!!

[@marlexcancinos8171]

How are you guys recording this? Are you on a bike?

[@NiaMSnow]

They're skating

[@great4ever845]

My knees bend onwards when I skate

[@redsquare4835]

I’m new to inline skating, or skating at all! And I find that my skates get stuck under my feet, like I can’t angle my feet to either side when I’m skating, so turning takes many little steps. It also makes the t-stop braking very difficult too and I don’t know whether it’s just because I’m new to it... are my wheels too grippy?? I also can’t seem to get my feet into a line, but I’m assuming that just takes practice and better balance.

[@Chroma710]

I've been researching roller blades but I've never heard of the A frame and parallel turn only the cross over and pedaling.

[@sinderae]

Great videos thanks! Are you at the Long Beach?

[@scottchan49]

i was thinking the same exact thing, it looks like rainbow harbor down to a tee

[@frogboy4276]

I do horse riding and gymnastics which both need core strength and balance plus i'm really slow so maybe i could use skating for those kid races

[@vern_254]

wow.. thanks, thz helped me alot..

[@shortgurujii]

Thanks for instructions about it

[@planetfeelgood17]

Great!! Thank You!! : )

[@achillesfoo7007]

i got some problem with t stop, everytime i try t stop it always become 180 to 360 spin.

[@elliotblack9676]

Achilles Foo that's when you start disco skating

[@mr.b3168]

2 years old... But youre not doing a true T If the back foot goes in or out it creates a directional force. Has to be a true T. If thats too hard then let go and do it again over and over

[@ejtrio8349]

@@mr.b3168 its not a letter T,its more like an L for me

[@TheClaytonMueller]

and if the grass stop isn't available try the water stop

[@henning8742]

very good video1!! but my problem is when i do the t-stop i turn around.....

[@InlineDownhillVancouver]

If you begin to turn while t-stopping, your weight balance is incorrect. Most of your weight should be on your non braking skate (around 70% or more, if you continue to have difficulty in the beginning) until you're in the proper t-stopping position. Then, you can apply more weight to your braking foot as you feel comfortable. Make sure that you bend your non-braking leg and keep it pointed forward. Quads, glutes and hip muscles need to be engaged.

[@ESPONO974]

If you turn than your feet make more of a V or L than T. Make sure feet are perpendicular. With pressure on the back foot you control how fast you stop.

[@simullane7836]

Hi Henning, standing still put your foot back into a T position. Look at where you hips are. Your body is now not facing forwards. Try pointing with the same arm as the leg that is going behind. So right leg is doing the braking point forwards with the right arm. This should bring your shoulder around and so point your body where you are going. Hope this works for you?

[@InlineDownhillVancouver]

Si Mullane, long story short: keep your shoulders pointed forward. ;) Good advice, though.

[@InlineDownhillVancouver]

Danny, making a V shape has nothing to do with it. In fact, your skates should not be perpendicular, as it will create flat spots on the wheels. The braking skate should be slightly angled to allow the braking wheels to turn as they brake and wear evenly. Turning while braking has to do with improper weight distribution on each skate, not bending the non braking leg, and not facing the upper body forwards.

[@DeltaScalper]

I wish she concentrated on the turns more, I had to go back and watch that part many times, I think she went way too fast in this tutorial.

[@mariag4696]

Yes, I gave up on trynna figure out all the turns. Just hoping I don't need to use them!

[@rayrabia9080]

I keep falling down But I think It’s normal?

[@AuthenticRollerblade]

Training Training Training

[@abbyskylar2cousins785]

My problem is I’m already tall, and very uncoordinated. I’m 44 yrs old and extremely shaky on these things! Very stiff and afraid of falling and breaking myself!! Lol I know...I’m a baby! How can I overcome this and learn to skate with rollerblades?

[@AliMakaveli]

Went aren't you wearing any protection then bar the helmet

[@johng3791]

me and my brother and dad and mom are very good at rolerbladeig even thoe i just started my dad used to be the best roled blader in my city / town and my mom use to go down hill and do grindes and stuff me and my brother just started and it took a couple days tolearn how to roler blade

[@RachaelJohn]

Awesome vid!

[@martynajacniacka7802]

Anyone else got extreme anxiety when she was skating near the pond?

[@FAB-ix9fu]

In Total horror I will say!! it was more like watching Jason on Friday the 13th.

[@davidnieto936]

Legs and feet burn often is that normal??

[@shastab5282]

Girl that t isn’t that easy for a beginner who bought their skates from target and the brake fell off. Leaving you no option but to t going down hill 90 to nothing for the first time. I can’t figure the t out. It just knocks me off balance and I keep going faster.

[@Yaahboi52]

Ok so I've been trying to do the hockey stop and for some reason most times I over turn on the stop if any of you have done hockey stops would like to give tips on how to control it and is there a difference in the skates?

[@briseboy]

You may also stop well with other hockey skills by hipchecking everyone until you come to a complete stop, You may carry a stick and hook nearby pedestrians, or just high stick a police officer. Be sure to have a lawyer on speed dial and wear kevlar body armor to prevent this last method from being permanent.

[@frunkiss]

i'd rather hit a car than hear that brake sound

[@dimitridehouck9506]

lol, that's the first thing to go when I buy new skates :-)

[@ItsR1pp3r]

Lol

[@briseboy]

It IS quieter, until the ambulance arrives.

[@Habibi_Abi]

able to stand now on skate but to glide i dunno how 😥

[@hayliehooper5511]

What skates are you wearing?

[@AuthenticRollerblade]

www.rollerblade.com/products/macroblade-84-abt-w/?gen=29

[@HrxSkating]

Nice video #hrxvideospresent

[@Spartanshaq777]

if i shift my weight back, i slip and bust my behind :/

[@HansumRob100]

Ok im getting back in skating...

[@guntas24]

Show how to turn

[@wallywallendo]

Umm, where's the "full protective equipment" that she says everyone should wear???

[@robertgiacomo2655]

Well, obviously it was in reference to beginners, but then you could argue practice what you preach!

[@davetechme]

Tailbone protection.

[@CheDCanal]

Saying "Wear protective gears" and not wearing it is kind of hypocritical

[@InlineDownhillVancouver]

"Tips for beginners." She's not a beginner, is she? "It's important that you know your skating ability and your skating conditions." She knows both, it's her job.

[@dennisfoster6261]

You can't be sure because there are some types of safety gears which can be under clothes.

[@simullane7836]

I.D.V The less of a beginner you are the faster you go. Risk level does not go away. Pads are always a good call, however, good you are. As an instructor people copy what you do, so it's important to lead with the corect kit.

[@denameneades9126]

Like wrist guards & elbow pads?

[@capt_zo]

Omg, are all skaters in LB? xD I keep clicking on random inline and quad videos and they keep being in LB haha Which is nice, it's my home

[@briseboy]

Yes, we are ALL in LB. Sometimes we put up cardboard buildings to pretend we are elsewhere, but we're not. Matter of fact, LB is the only place that exists - there is no elsewhere, and all roads turn you back into LB. You may sleep and eat on 405 as it goes nowhere in all eternity.

[@riteshdubey1172]

thanks 😚😚😚😙

[@weslleyraimundo6554]

Top

[@loubee9761]

She makes look so easy 😰😰

[@synchrobatico]

Me i want to Skate but i stay in our home because i dont like being stare buy the other while Skating im Shy 😔

[@e.s.182]

I love thes chanil.

[@kayam3047]

My skates don’t have a brake on the back ... Edit: Nvm I came to the part of that video lol

[@sambosak7056]

This is Long Beach :)

[@FrenchieFred]

that brake...wtf

[@jordanlucernas4217]

Nice

[@KlaNks_-v2]

Yee yee

[@ramonaneagu5339]

This woman is soooo cute 😍😍😍😘

[@chuyi2165]

Why this video gives me sex and city vibe lol

[@sauloortiz5990]

slow down

[@DeltaScalper]

Righ?

[@KiwiSunrise23]

me in 2020: wears ur mask lmao

[@Queen-gi6fh]

i'd rather break my nose than getting my ears bleed because of that annoying brake sound

[@MsMsmak]

I find it so weird to hear that you should wear protective gear from someone NOT wearing protective gear.

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

She's wearing a helmet. For an experienced skater I'd say that's adequate, she knows the risks. I'm sure she's saying that to the real beginners out there watching this video.

[@AuthenticRollerblade]

SKATE SMART: KNOW YOUR SKILL LEVEL AND SKATING CONDITIONS You are always safer wearing a helmet and full protective gear

[@makotonaegi2463]

Karen, I would like to speak to your manager. I have complaints.

[@drywallthief4039]

BREATHE, LADY! Surely you could have done some better takes.