day 30 of learning how to rollerblade

I'm teaching myself how to rollerblade! updates will be posted as I see fit.
I'm stoked with my progress so far and I'm really excited to continue making rollerblading content. I'm looking forward to getting good enough that I can skate in really cool places! ☀️
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[@pavelbuchnevich1229]

Brands that have affordable decent skates are Rollerblade, FR and Powerslide. Also, fit differs from brand to brand so you just have to figure out which one fits you the best. Spend a little more on a decent skate that fits you comfortably, it's well worth the money and your feet will thank you for it. I highly recommend getting skates with replaceable frame so you can swap to bigger wheels and better frame when you're ready.

[@darksider7791]

I feel the same here in south Florida. Over populated. That's the reason I keep the heel break on. It makes a sound while you break that people can hear. Like a horn for your rollerblade.

[@testsubjectzero8918]

Nice progress. Prioritize locking in the parallel turn and T-stop. They both felt impossible at first but eventually you just start doing it. The parallel turn is the launching point to a power stop. Also good to learn how to stop with the heal break. Flow Skate has a great tutorial video on the heal break "The best way to stop on inline skates". You want to keep that heal brake on until you have a very fluid and reliable T-stop and power stop or power slide but then you're also are going to be burning up your wheels faster so the heal brake has its advantages. Word of warning I would recommend wearing hip butt pads (along with knee elbow pads) if you start working on a powerstop, because you really have to throw yourself into it and you will fall. My skates are Rollerblade Twisters. Same as my shoe size 10 1/2. Love them.

[@disappointmatt]

Thanks for the advice! I really like the Rollerblade brand so that’ll probably be my first pair of real skates 😁 I can kinda stop with the heal brake but I still feel wobbly when using it. I’ll have to keep trying and learn the T pose too.

[@HotFiya05]

Balance and trusting your outer edges are the key. I'm pretty darn proficient on my left parallel turns, and can balance for distance on my left leg. My right side, however, just won't 'get it'. For some reason, I have a phobia of falling to my right

[@riccardogarzelli]

couple of things: scissor your skates while rolling and close your stance bringing those skates together

[@jov8942]

Yo even tho this is the first vid I saw from u I think u are gonna be a big youtubers keep going bro

[@disappointmatt]

I appreciate your support!

[@chrisplayz253]

Hi I started learning in January, things that have made the biggest improvementts in my skating.. Learn how to stop as quickly as possible Making sure my shins are pressing into the front of my skates, which automatically makes you bend your knees and lowers your centre off gravity Getting hard boots, I started the first month with cheap soft boots, but upgraded to frx 80s which made a massive difference in the control and manouverability. Good luck, all the best in your journey 😊

[@disappointmatt]

Thanks for the tips! Best of luck to you as well.

[@uu3903]

T-stop is actually quite difficult until you build up ankle strength and balance (able to glide on one foot). You're close but doesn't look you're there yet. An easier stop (for slower speeds like you're going) might be a stuttering/chopping pizza stepping. It ain't pretty but it's a legit stop and easier. Polly is great. Also watch Asha @Skatefresh. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@disappointmatt]

Thanks! I’ll check out Asha and I appreciate your advice 😁

[@DronkenKater]

enjoy man! and good that you wear protection it will save your life one day.

[@disappointmatt]

Thanks!

[@riccardogarzelli]

also you may wanna go for an FR2 skate

[@disappointmatt]

Thanks! Yeah I've been looking at those, they're a bit pricey for me 😅 as I evolve and improve I'd love to get a pair but I'm looking at the Rollerblade RB 80s for right now

[@riccardogarzelli]

Price is why I said FR2: best quality /price in FR range. FR1 is overkill

[@braden7546]

Stop skating on tennis courts. Damages the courts.

[@disappointmatt]

Ok Braden 👍