The Best Off-Ice Spinner! Skate Spinner Review

Hello skaters! With so many of us at home right now with the ice rinks closed, it is a great time to get a skate spinner and start practicing your spins off the ice. I have tried out quite a few, and am giving you my thoughts on which one is the best! To purchase my favorite spinner click this link... amzn.to/2CQPVzd
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[@pameladraper701]

Got my Jerrys spinner 2 weeks ago . Thought i would never hold a spin on it . I am 61 . Now i am addicted to it and already doing cross foot spins . Been skating 2 years ! UK

[@CoachJulia]

That’s awesome! keep up the good work.

[@lunamagicath1658]

ThriveDiaries can the Jerry spinner be used with your skates on?

[@djtamala]

You are giving me so much hope, I thought I was maybe too old taking it up at 39, just started after 5 weeks I'm in love, I will get the spinner to help me during the re-lockdown, thank you both you and Coach Julia!

[@CariBarbour]

@@lunamagicath1658 It's probably not recommended but sure if your confident, silmilar to how some skaters use harness in skates off ice

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@lunamagicath1658 🙀

[@CaptainFishHead720]

I use the Edea spinner for spin practice and the Jerry's for off Ice jumps. I created a pad to save my floors from damage.

[@CoachJulia]

That’s great! you have found a way to use both.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

That was the name of the Mexican in close range?🤣

[@OMG-qr3kv]

I’m a beginner skater and bought the first kind you showed. Was relatively cheap and plastic. I’m not particularly big but I broke it :( snapped it right in half. And it scratched my floor. Wish I would have seen this vid before I did but just ordered the Jerry spinner. Kinda really excited for it.

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh that sucks! Sorry you went through that. hopefully you enjoy your new spinner.

[@OMG-qr3kv]

@@CoachJulia Thanks! I hope you're getting sponsorship for this btw lol your vids have helped me so much with learning proper form. Started taking classes officially before the quarantines kicked in and I was ahead of the game because of your tips!

[@MommaLlama-rq6tf]

I have the pink spinner, (it was bought first due to price point..which you get what you pay for) which I can say can be dangerous...and its frustrating when you are just learning your spins..it can also lead to developing bad habits to have to compensate for being pushed back on your heel to catch yourself from falling. I also have the last spinner..which is my all time favorite! It hits all my checks..its sturdy, you can put it anywhere, won't damage your floors, stays in place, nice rotation if you're going slow or fast and its easy to fit in your skate bag!

[@CoachJulia]

I love hearing feedback from others about these spinners! 😀

[@artgalgenius]

The first spinner is a dance spinner and comes in a variety of prices. Mine is a higher quality one I got from my local dance shop that I’m able to use quite effectively

[@CoachJulia]

LovelyLiza Glad to heat you have been able to work with that style! I know several skating brands that make that exact same design spinner, I still prefer the two piece design. 🙂

[@BarbaraDanelle]

So helpful, thank you Julia! I had seen the other two spinners on Amazon before, but I had no idea the Jerry's spinner existed! I just dislocated my finger falling while skating, and am going to take a few weeks off to ensure it doesn't get re-injured. So glad I can still practice at home! Going to get one now!

[@patka1092]

Omggg, I'm SOO grateful for your video, I've been searching for some spinners and I was thinking about buying the cheapest one, but now it's easier for me to choose

[@CoachJulia]

Glad I could help!

[@tomciras6672]

Hi Coach, got my spinner, wow what a rush!! Before I could spin, I first held steady the start position to get the alignment, shoulder hip, knee, foot. to get my balance . Once I could do that, hold the position, I did the spin. A popular item, thanks to you, to be better, Jerry's maybe could make a higher end model using roller bearings instead of the ball bearings to make it more stable. Great Review !

[@CoachJulia]

So glad to hear you have had a positive experience with the spinner!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thanks guys cracked a nut

[@tomciras6672]

@@Dragon-Slay3r go to the hospital

[@cravinyad2701]

Thank you so much for your video! 😊 I'm a beginner and have used the first spinner you showed and had the problems you talked about. I didn't know that there's a better spinner. So yeah I'm really happy you made this video. :D Greetings from Germany 😉

[@CoachJulia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jesse9061]

I'm also from Germany! ^0^

[@leonadelbarba1828]

I don’t think that your favorite spinner is the best. The Edea-Spinner is made to practice to stay on the ball of the foot. It’s really hard, yes... but if you are able to do a nice spinn on this spinner it’s al lot easier on the ice. If you don’t have this curve on der the pad, you can stand on your heel and spinn. The risk to train a wrong technique is a lot higher. -Ger

[@CoachJulia]

I appreciate your opinion on the matter, and of course people should use whichever spinner they prefer.

[@metalheadlass9868]

I personally find the edea style spinner a lot harder than on-ice spins😅

[@sarahjaved9094]

A really helpful video. You saved me from wasting a lot of money. Thank you, love from UK. 💖

[@CoachJulia]

Glad it helped!

[@leannemartin9137]

I have the Jerry’s spinner....I love it.

[@CoachJulia]

Leanne Martin Awesome! They are pretty fantastic!

[@jazminaj]

I’m a beginner and I’m still exploring skating equipment so this was really helpful thank you !! ❤️

[@CoachJulia]

So glad you found it helpful!!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

No problem lol

[@halbertfarm]

My coach has us put our foot more forward so almost have your toes over the top. To help you be on the ball of your foot

[@jrg305]

I have the first and the third and would be considered a beginner. I am 34 and have passed learn to skate adult 1/3/5 and pre free skate and started free skate 1 pre coronavirus. I like the first one better actually as a beginner. The third one requires you to know how to spin and body position and is too unforgiving if you have no dance or ballet or skating background because you can't even get a revolution or two in without falling off without knowing where center is for you (I played water polo and did swimming, weight lifting, power lifting, gymnastics). I have also drawn blood with the third one since your skin can get caught, and I have small feet...not sure how people with big feet do it at all (9.5 shoe as male). Maybe they wear shoes like you are 😉 that's a smart idea. I use the first one in bare feet on smooth concrete floors in condo and am able to get onto the ball of my foot, and I struggle with finding the rocker for spins in my skates--they told me spinning would be easier in my own skates vs rentals...not the case! The rentals I was Good at spinning. My own skates the pick is so big there is no forgiveness between pick and runner unless it is perfect. I've been able to get up to 4-5 revolutions on the first trainer when on ice I have got maybe 3. I've learned body position, being patient, and not jerking my limbs in too fast. The problem with all of them is I literally get motion sickness for the rest of the day. Even thinking about it now is giving me motion sickness. When I spin, I find going the other way and taking breaks to just focus somewhere to stop my eyes from oscillating helps but doesn't eliminate the issue.

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It's always nice to hear other people’s points of view.

[@jayli3389]

Wow, this tool is definitely going to help my spin a lot! Thank you!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dbooth2008]

Another great video. After watching this I went and got the Jerry spinner two weeks ago. Julia can you do a video on two foot turns. My wife is learning them but she keep do a U turn instead going forwards to backwards.

[@CoachJulia]

I actually have a video going live tomorrow that talks about that!

[@rubymcdonagh3971]

I have a spinner like the first one, but I can get really good spins on it. It is not to bad, for me it is easy to use and I don’t travel.

[@CoachJulia]

I am glad you have found a spinner that works for you!

[@FlyingStart2Driving]

Love your review and absolutely agree with your conclusion - Jerry's is best. Have had it and an Edea for some time to help with on-ice spins but found them both of limited benefit. Now however with rinks closed it's all we've got - aaarrrggghhhh! Looking forward to the tutorial. As soon as possible PLEASSE PLEASE!!!

[@CoachJulia]

I’ve got the first spinner tutorial posted! I hope it helps. More to come.

[@juditkeymeulen6071]

It's also a metter of practice! I have the first, and I can do like 10 Spins on it. I just bought the second one, not exactly the same, it's a spinner from Tempish

[@CoachJulia]

Of course practice is so key! You are definitely right about that!

[@AdrianaRiveraPro]

Hi There, your videos are so good. You are an excellent explainer. Thank you for your dedication. It would be wonderful if you make some videos about excercise, positions and stretching out of ice (without spinner) to improve postures and work out musles necessary to skate. Thank you.

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, thank you so much for the positive feedback. Ans Great suggestion!

[@eljj7968]

This was super interesting thank you! I have the Jerry's spinner and I kind of like it but I find it really hard to do more than 3 revs as you just get thrown off it if you aren't perfectly centred. That's where I wondered if the Edea spinner has an advantage in that it travels? When I see people do combination spins or really long spins, it's always on the Edea spinner, as it's sooo hard to hold the position on a spinner that is fixed in place. I was thinking of buying an Edea spinner as well, but am hesitating a bit after watching this! They are so expensive for a hunk of plastic (about $70 where I live). The Jerry's one already cost me close to $100 so am reluctant to buy the Edea one if it's not amazing lol. Looking forward to your spinner videos, maybe that will help me with the one I have. Camel spins in particular are terrifying on the spinner!

[@CoachJulia]

Hey there. have you had any better luck with the Jerry’s Spinner? It is true that the edea spinners allow you to travel more, but personally for my students I prefer to have them focus on a centered spin rather than a long one. And the Jerry’s Spinner works for that.

[@cranma0125]

We use a mix of Edea spinner and jerry’s spinner at my beginner group lessons! Jerry’s was the first spinner I ever tried. It’s really fun!! And once I got the hang of it a little bit, it was even more fun. I’ve only been skating properly for under 2 months, so I’m not even past my two foot spins. Gotta get myself one soon!!

[@sandbysea]

super helpful, was about to get that first one and you totally scraped that idea! 😂

[@samfromuk]

Thanks for the tips. I never heard of the Jerry's spinner before. Just ordered one for Xmas. Thanks again.

[@CoachJulia]

Hope you like it!

[@ferula96]

1)How come u only do back spins? Is it too difficult to do front scratch spins on these off ice spinners? 2) Why isnt wearing thick man type construction white cotton sox an option. I practice with those on linoleum floor. Or use my mixmatched socks. Wear 2 pair for thickness. I can get in 6 rotations on front and back spins. Yes only on smooth floors. Wears holes in them after weeks of practice. But only $5 for 2 pairs of socks. Or now u can use all those mixed up odds from dryer.

[@storytimewiththewimberlys9099]

What's the weight limit on the Jerry spinner?

[@sofiaa7286]

I have an edea spinner, and it is amazing💙

[@CoachJulia]

So glad to hear you like it!

[@yumilush2515]

I orderer the Jerrys and guess what's delaying my training? QUARANTINE- The delivery literally got cancelled because of quarantine... And my training rink is under renovation :< I gotta learn from scratch the next time I go to training XD

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, so frustrating. hopefully it arrives soon.

[@alexkating]

I have the first one and I'm a beginning so if I have it it means I will have a bad technical??

[@llarghful]

Thank you. Very helpful! What about the mad spinner?

[@wenjinhan4118]

Just bought the Jerry one, hope it's not too hard lol. My target is 7 rotations

[@CoachJulia]

That is a great target! Good luck!

[@wenjinhan4118]

Currently I could to 5, thanks to your videos, coach Julia! TY from China

[@mittulsoni8900]

I have the first one and thats so true but the biggest problem is that they then scratches and dirty and it gets hard to spin

[@CoachJulia]

It’s so close to being a great design, but not quite there.

[@lynnhoff9791]

Coach Julia where do I buy the JERRY SPINNER FROM PLEASE

[@svdelrey]

I have one but i did it in my house but it ruins the floor and i can’t do it outside so i have no idea where to do it :/ help?

[@MariaJoseRangelUwU]

Hello everyone !! I was wondering about the disc spinner, is that good for skaters?

[@joannm.1756]

Hmmm, Jerry's spinner looks quite small!

[@CoachJulia]

It is a bit small, but I have male students with size 11 feet who use it just fine.

[@rubymcdonagh3971]

I wanna say that the one you liked the most is about 60.00 and I don’t think my parents will buy it for me

[@CoachJulia]

Well, sounds like you have another version that you have made work, so that is awesome!

[@beepboop9976]

I haven’t been able to start to skate yet because everywhere is closed...would you recommend using one of these to practice spinning before I can learn to skate ?

[@CoachJulia]

Absolutely, a spinner is a great way to get started. I have several tutorials on how to use a spinner on this channel, be sure to check them out!

[@elizabethwilliams5377]

Has anyone tried The Mad Spinner? Any thoughts?

[@CoachJulia]

I haven't tried it yet, but I have seen so many videos of it on Instagram. I need to get my hands ( or feet! 😆) on one!

[@Cindy-bb9bq]

I have a Jerry plastic spinner it similar to edea I wonder if that a good spinner?

[@CoachJulia]

My preference is always going to be for the two part style spinner, but you can learn to work with any of them.

[@SpitefulAZ]

Anyone know if spinners also help with rollerblading spin tricks?

[@CoachJulia]

It seems like they should be helpful, but a I can’t say for certain.

[@jack8881963]

I tried the first one but it cracked since it can not support my weight.

[@CoachJulia]

that must have been frustrating!

[@wenjinhan4118]

when using the edea spinner, is it really like how you do a spin on ice?

[@CoachJulia]

None of the spinners feel like how you spin on the ice. But some of them can do a pretty good job of at least letting your practice.

[@wenjinhan4118]

@@CoachJulia Thank you!

[@graceb3562]

Hello Coach Julia! I love your videos so much and have a question. I want to get the Jerry’s spinner but I am concerned about the speed. I spin very fast on the ice and would like to get a spinner where I can spin as fast as I can on the ice! How fast can this Jerry’s spinner go? Thank you!

[@CoachJulia]

This spinner can rotate crazy fast! It is on bearings so it is the fastest spinner I know of.

[@graceb3562]

@@CoachJulia yay! Thank you so much! I am going to get it today!

[@foreversingle1975]

Amazon doesn't ship this to the UK!

[@nataliamason4059]

Jon Gover Try this UK seller www.wheelsonheels.co.uk/538

[@eljj7968]

Use Amazon UK

[@CoachJulia]

Oh no! What a bummer. I wonder if there is a similar two piece style spinner that will ship there.

[@foreversingle1975]

@@CoachJulia one option I've found is called a lazy susan, might need some craft work though.

[@KaliSharuhn]

Thanks so much for this! Do you know if your favorite spinner has a maximum weight limit? I'm quite tall and still overweight (getting down to a healthier weight slowly but steadily) and would hate to break this thing because I'm a tiny little elephant. :D

[@ezrakatz6069]

I used my Jerry Spinner when I weighed ~230lbs, not sure if that's helpful but it worked fine for me then. I am shoooort though.

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks so much for watching! I have not been able to find anything about a weight limit for this spinner. So sorry! I do have a student of mine who is 6’ and a body builder. I imagine he is well over 200 lbs and he uses this spinner. I don’t know if that helps.

[@KaliSharuhn]

@@CoachJulia Thanks dear! I believe there is hope for me! I've ordered the metal spinner in the meantime, now I'm "weighting" for it to arrive :D (sorry couldn't help myself!)

[@KaliSharuhn]

@@ezrakatz6069 Thanks a lot for the info, that made me buy the spinner! :D Cheers! Still waiting for it to arrive now.

[@michellema2388]

How can get this spinner ？

[@CoachJulia]

Michelle Ma Here is a link where you can get the spinner... amzn.to/2CQPVzd

[@marybertke6890]

Full disclosure: do you have any kind of Financial relationship with Jerry's?

[@CoachJulia]

Nope. No affiliation.

[@nordfaen]

AWESOME! THANK YOU :)

[@CoachJulia]

You're welcome!

[@ryanpark7832]

I respected your opinion, but wasted my money. So far, the other ones are much better. And the jerry spinner is not returnable!!! Beware!

[@BarbaraDanelle]

I bought the Jerry's spinner a few months ago thanks to your recommendation, and I love it! However, I just heard about a new spinner from Skating Spirit, which looks even better... it works like the Jerry's spinner, but it's smaller and round and is meant to simulate the feel of being on the blade rocker. I'm hoping you might review it in the near future, and maybe compare to the Jerry's spinner? It sure looks intriguing!

[@honeybeezroblox4636]

Thanks so much ! We’ve just ordered they Jerry’s spinner and we can’t wait to spin away isolation 😄

[@CoachJulia]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Lord of the Honey bees?

[@jenniferjames346]

Yay, excited to see some spinner content! I have the Jerry’s spinner and the Edea spinner. The Jerry’s spinner definitely takes a bit more work because you really have to focus on one spot, there’s no traveling allowed.

[@CoachJulia]

No traveling allowed is a good thing. 😁 Just like what we want on the ice, and no bad habits built. Glad to hear you are excited about the content.

[@scifigrl23]

I have the first one and I have never experienced the heel pitching issue you've mentioned. The only thing I don't like about it is that I can't use it outside without a mat of some sort, but other than that, it's very authentic feeling. My spins have become more centered and my arm positions have improved dramatically.

[@CoachJulia]

I am so glad to hear your good review of the first style.

[@rarianaw]

hi! could you tell me more about your experience with that spinner?

[@wya3ni849]

@@rarianaw I have that spinner and the only problem for me is that it travels around, which is very annoying bc i always end up bumping into things. but it was never hard to use even when i first tried it as a beginner. also it could kinda work on carpet. you still spin, it’s just that the friction slows it down so u can’t spin fast/for a long time. it’s also harder to balance w it if ur on a carpet.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@rarianaw the spinner became a hidden spade because it's deeply troubling

[@Frontofshop]

This is great! Looking forward to the tutorials! My crossovers have been getting really fluid thanks to your videos. Thank youuuuu!

[@CoachJulia]

Oh I am so glad to hear my videos have helped you!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thanks guys was hidden before

[@MyHealthyPlate_recipes]

For me the worst spinner is the last one. I can bearly balance on it. I love the fist one because it is the only one for me that I can actually spin fast without the weird triangle I have a hard time spinning. I saw reviews that the fist two are the best ones?

[@TheRindy84]

Crap that is the exact spinner I have (your bottom choice). The tip about the heel is very good to know. I think I may have just been mentally compensating for it though. I'm definitely in the beginner category so hopefully I can keep it from giving me bad habits and make sure that if there is any rocking going on that it is at least towards the front. I got it cause I saw a lot of positive reviews on it but apparently I'll have to try again! LoL

[@CoachJulia]

Well, with careful practice, you can make it work, it’s just not my favorite of the styles. Just be careful about going back on the heel. 😀

[@TheRindy84]

@@CoachJulia I've already looked up the spinner you mentioned. As soon as I can comfortably afford it, I plan to get one. LoL it's already sitting in my Amazon cart. The fact that I can use it on carpet and it won't run away on me is enough of a perk. I am a beginner too so I definitely don't have time to be forming habits that will trip me up (literally and figuratively! LoL) when I get back on the ice. Thank you so much for reviewing these!

[@clarabassin4043]

Can you make a video about best options for off ice skates? Where I live we have only 5 months ice rink

[@melliavery6524]

us too 😭

[@marianadelarosa8559]

You should do this again with the new edea e spinner :)

[@CoachJulia]

That’s a great idea. I’d be interested in checking the new one out.

[@penguinofc1208]

I am a new skater and this was very helpful for me - I’ll update when I try it!

[@CathyFlorian-et3mh]

My kids are beginners and I am kinda ignorant. Before watching this I bought a CRS Cross-spinner on Amazon. It looks a lot like the Jerry’s you show here. What are your thoughts about the make I bought?

[@amandamilembamane1674]

Hi, I just wanted to say that the reason why the first spinner was a flop is because that spinner was created for dancers the reason why it tips you on your heel is because you’re not centred centred means that your weight is not too forward or too back.

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks for your input.p! I do actually have many years of dance training under me, and as a skating coach, I fully understand what centered means. I still believe that of all the spinners I have tried, this is the worst one.

[@Nothelia]

Edea spinner is very dangerous, it slipped under the foot and I flew into the table with my eyebrow. Now I have an injury there.

[@ellea2356]

Im having a hard time maintaining position in my rocker, and keep dragging my toepicks. I want to fix this off ice but which one is better to fix it, edea espinner or jerrys spinner?

[@yuliasoesilo2596]

Hi coach Julia, do you mind sharing the dimension of the jerry's spinner?

[@Ayra28]

This last spinner is the worst. It does not give You the real feel on ice . It gives You 100 % stability and that stability you can not have on ice

[@Anna-py3qp]

Hi, I have a question. Is your private skating coaching do we have to be on ice or is it off ice training?

[@millionairesclubllc3193]

Edea's newest spinner , the espinner is better than all the ones in this video.

[@ezrakatz6069]

I absolutely love the Jerry Spinner, can't wait for your upcoming videos!

[@CoachJulia]

Me too! New Video up today!

[@angelafan8886]

I can't spin on that at all😭

[@nikovfx1009]

are you able to do 2 foot spins on the jerry spinner im considering getting it as i just started learning spins last week and im addicted ahah (i have small feet too)

[@CoachJulia]

It is really designed for one foot spins. But you can practice by putting your left foot if you spin Counter Clockwise, or right foot if you spin clockwise on the spinner.

[@thesu]

It's good to see you again. Thank you for the reviews. A lot of my peers use the Edea spinner, so this is a good perspective!

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks for watching!

[@Su-ks1qb]

Do you find it wobbles or makes a click when you spin with your foot corner to corner? Like it bends a bit. What is the proper foot position. I can't seem to figure it out lol

[@CoachJulia]

I haven’t noticed any click. I usually stand corner to corner.

[@edmasi]

Julia! Marinda pointed me here! Great to see you! Personally plus! Love to talk about some acting I’ll be casting for next year. Advice, please?!? Love the show! 🥸 - Ed Masi