How to Adjust Your Roller Skates - Do THIS right out of the box!!!!

[@samarabevin6889]

Wow I needed this video!! I almost gave up skating. I spent over 300$ on a pair of skates at this specialized skate store. I asked the girls about adjusting them and they just said “they’re fine”. But they were so factory tight I almost broke my tools to loosen them after I saw this video! But because they told me they didn’t need adjusting, I had spent weeks falling and twisting my knees because my skates were so tight everywhere they barely moved. I even went somewhere to pay for TWO skate lessons at this rink and the instructor never even offered to look at my skates!? He just kept joking with me that I was “chicken” and not trying to cross over and turn. I kept saying I couldn’t my skate was stuck feeling and I wanted to cross over but something felt wrong. But no advice at all! So thankful for this video!! It changed everything!!! Why are people on the skate world so secretive of such important and simple advice?!!

[@TrinaRaysTrekofLife]

Wow, so sorry that you had that experience! You went to the supposed "experts" and they didn't help. So sad! I'm glad you found your answers! I've been watching so many of these videos!! Lol

[@merfishsandwich691]

My experience in these situations is not that people are being secretive, but that they don't actually have the knowledge or understanding to help you. What people do instead of saying "I don't know" is they say "it's fine!" because they don't want to look stupid. I recently went to a skate store and bought new skates and the people were super nice and helpful, however they didn't actually have a foot measuring device in the store... I'm glad I measured before I got there. The point is don't assume because it's a specialized shop that they're going to have it fully together. It's very important to make yourself an expert in your own hobbies, and not just in technique but equipment and tools as well. This way you can support your local businesses and protect yourself at the same time.

[@chrisgrant8542]

Yea skaters don’t share those things

[@darollycoach]

I am a skating instructor and one of the first things I do is inspect the student's skates to see if they are working propely. No only that but check to see if the bearings run smooth and make sure the skates are not too tight or too loose. Sorry you had to go through a bad experience.

[@teapot1991]

Thank you so much. This was really helpful 😊

[@emmafoster4228]

Every time she says “snack area” 😂

[@levitakiss]

The snack area and fun zone comments are comic gold

[@jeanlafler5979]

Yeah

[@MrJmc793]

I cackle every time! 😂😂

[@Bleepbloopblarp]

I want a snack area t shirt!

[@Saint_Medusa]

Take a shot everytime

[@fionadavies7732]

there must be so many more viewers b/c of everyone picking it up as a hobby over summer - myself included - and i think that's neat:)

[@hadleymanmusic]

Im a born again skater its been 42 years i luv it bury me in em.

[@iloveanimals9944]

More like over quarantine

[@hadleymanmusic]

@@iloveanimals9944 i told my dogs back summer of 2019 you dont stop pullin Im gettin rollerskates. I looked and amazon told me at christmas they found what I was looking for so I started back. Skating after 38 years Jan.19th when they showed up in my carport

[@iloveanimals9944]

@@hadleymanmusic umm... what? Im not at all trying to be mean or negative, but you have a different way of talking. I don’t really understand what you are saying. Anyways, have a nice day!

[@EDBailley]

@@iloveanimals9944 I'm guessing they are saying they told their dogs don't stop pullin when they take them for a walk because they are getting skates, they found the skates they were looking for on Amazon, ordered them and got them and happy skating to them 😊 I hope I got it right if not my appoglies.

[@paularnold3315]

This is the exact level of caffeine energy I love in your videos. Nice job.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Wow, thank you!

[@micheleguidry4763]

Finally! I’ve been watching roller skate videos for weeks and still didn’t realize I needed to loosen the trucks. Embarrassing! 🙄 Thanks for understanding newbie needs. You are a great and entertaining teacher! 🙏🏼👍🏼👏🏼

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am so happy you got the right info. My mission is to help new skaters so I am glad to be of service :)

[@bobarmbrusterjr1830]

I've been in the skating business for over 40 years and owned a rink for 23 years... everything she says is spot-op! Adjusting your skates they way she shows will make all the difference.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww thanks Bob! I love when veteran teacher, rink operators, skaters check in. I feel like the validation is extremely important.

[@1d0ntm1nd]

I had this problem, i wasn't able to turn right and I tried several things when actually the problem was the adjustment THANKS a lot this is rlly helpful ! ♡

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad I could help

[@kathoh6855]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to loosen stuff without thinking it’s all going to fall apart! I have no recollection of doing this 35 years ago but I’m sure it happened! It was an artistic skating club that started my (reignited) passion so I expect I learned maintenance in the short time I was there, until street skating became more appealing than the constant bruising of my coccyx! Oh to be that girl again...

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@yvonnedaniel1582]

Lol same. Years ago bk in the 80s I just remember putting on my skates,and being gone for most of the day.🙂

[@pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585]

Some advice, believe it or not you should learn how to fall be fore leaning to skate. Why? Because even professionals fall. But if you do not practice how to fall what causes people to fall on they butt is fighting not to fall. You need to bend your knees and lean forward and push off like she said in the video. But if you stand straight up, that's when you lose your balance and you seem so high off the floor you feel you will hurt yourself so you fight the fall. Thats when your arms start flaring and you try to regain balance and it actually speeds up faster then you can get the next foot down and that is how you fall up and come down with all your weight on your butt.

[@SDub526]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Just loosened my new skates. Will test them out. Adult skating is nothing like skating as a kid.

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

I wish I could LOVE this video! When buying skates, it's NOT just about the skates. You need pads if skating outdoors, at the VERY least knee pads, wrist guards and a helmet. Elbow pads are optional, but useful...and beginner skaters may benefit greatly from Bumsavers or something similar. DON'T forget some basic tools when you buy skates! The Y3, that wrench, if needed, allen wrench, if needed, etc. I'd also like to add: Spare parts! Especially laces. They always seem to fray/snap at the worst possible moment! LOL It's also good to have an couple extra bearings (you can buy 20 packs instead of just 16), toe stops (and a toe stop bolt if you have a fixed stop), a couple extra lock nuts, etc. My Rink Box has all of that and more. My Skate Bag (local park skating) has most of it. My Skate Corner also has it all....and then some! I can change/play with my skates anywhere at any time to get the best ride possible. Hubby just rolls his eyes at me, but the LAST thing I want when skating is to have to stop because "something broke". :) He can laugh all he wants. If I blow a bearing or a lace snaps....I'm ready!

[@rocketqueen9456]

Pads period are a good idea. I'll rather be safe than sorry.

[@isabelladgriff]

tbh as a beginner I’d rather just take the knee scrapes and butt bruises than have to put those things on. It’s wayyyy too hot for that, even during winter

[@mystiquerisingsun844]

@@isabelladgriff Except.... Broken Wrist - Best Case: 6-8 weeks to heal. Worst Case: Surgery, with 3 months of healing. Most doctors would advise against skating. Broken Knee - Best Case: 8-12 weeks to heal. Worst Case: Surgery with 6 months of healing. No skating. Broken Elbow - repeat of knee. Again, most doctors would advise against skating. BRUISED (yeah, bruised, NOT broken) - up to 6 MONTHS to fully heal. You won't even WANT to skate. Broken Tailbone - Can take a year and a half to fully heal...and often leaves some permanent damage. No skating. Head? Best Case: Nothing but a little goose egg for a week, with the area being tender for up to another 2 weeks. Makes it a literal pain to brush your hair. Worst case: Brain dead! There is NO healing when it comes to brain death... Be smart. Protect what you can, when you can, as often as you can...no matter how hot it is.

[@goo3970]

@@isabelladgriff yea fr I never used pads because I used to be a skateboarder but you don’t actually NEED pads imo

[@pukk6094]

I remember going to a rink maybe 5 years ago, I fell super hard and landed on my upper thigh. I still have a bump there

[@Briarfly]

I just restored my uncle’s old skates from the 80s that I’ve been skating on for two years with new cushions and pivot cups. But was unsure about how to adjust the tightness, I was a bit confused by the lock nuts on the trucks, this was such a helpful video! The movement in my trucks is amazing now, the outside wheels don’t lift off the ground anymore! Thanks dirty!

[@ackee345]

You are a godsend! I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why I kept falling and I used to skate all the time back in the day. I was about to hang up bc I thought I was getting too old (39)! I was really losing my confidence. Thanks so much!

[@ackee345]

Sarah d'Avignon I’m going to do that too!

[@raniqueblackman8096]

Girl I'm in the process of buying some me being a skater back in the day as well I'm 40 and can't wait to get back out there I'm glad I found her channel!

[@ackee345]

@@raniqueblackman8096 Girl do it!!! I finally found a tool to fix my skates and now I am back to my old self!! I’m not falling everywhere or anything! I got my confidence back! I am so glad I found her!

[@raniqueblackman8096]

@@ackee345 that's awesome do you skate outdoors or rink? I'm going to practice outside before I embarrass myself at the rink lol!

[@ackee345]

@@raniqueblackman8096 I practice at home outside girl! I just use rentals at the rink. I wore my new ones before I fixed them to the rink and fell so many times I swore to never wear them to the rink until I fixed them. Now that I have them fixed I’m practicing outside until I embarrass myself again. Oh and my man is from Detroit and it’s his thing and I hate embarrassing myself around him! 😩

[@christhesmith]

Coming in again to actually adjust my skates. Still the best presenter I have EVER seen on KZbin. DDH- you are the best!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

WOW! Thank you soooooooooooooo much!

[@kendracameron1085]

I was really scared to loosen mine, but went for it. Its made a world of difference. Deb is so helpful.

[@cactussnail8275]

This really helped me! I bought a pair of Moxie Beach Bunnies, and they were so tight. I thought it was just me not knowing how to skate. The difference after adjusting has been amazing. Thank you so much.

[@ohmyprettygirl]

I WISH I SAW THIS SOONER! I couldn’t turn at all in my new skates. I literally bought a second pair of skates (from a different and much better brand) because I thought something is wrong with the first, only to have the same issue! Now I have two pairs of roller skates when all I needed was to adjust them 😭😭

[@saoirse_flies]

What size/brand? I'm in the market for some size 9s from Moxi :)

[@ohmyprettygirl]

@@saoirse_flies the first pair is some generic brand that you wouldn’t really find anywhere but the second pair are Impalas in a size 9. I was lucky enough to have snagged the Rose Gold Marawas. I feel like Moxis would be a lot better but the Impalas are still a great beginner skate.

[@emilyelizabeth4365]

You just saved me 200 bucks. I had no clue I needed two tools. Thank you so much. I don’t have to replace my skates after all.. you are seriously the best teacher

[@q.lorraineee]

OMG! I NEEDED THIS!!! I have been skating (practicing) for like a month or two now and I felt my progress is not doing well, until this vid came to my life. I finally know why! TYSM Dirty! ❤❤❤❤

[@anarodas2725]

Hi , I am 46 yrs old and got Chicago skates for Christmas. I skated in the street with my friends when I was a child, many eons ago LOL!. I never took lessons, which I should have....Now with the pandemic, I felt that it was a good time to go back to those old times. I found your channel trying to find a person who can explain the techniques very well and in a fun way. I am so glad I found you. I had no clue why my skates were not turning!! I noticed that my plates were a little loose when I bought them, I thought that was wrong and tighten them super tight!LOL. Now I know that those plates should be a little loose. I skate in a park near my house with my 14 yr old daughter. We have so much fun together. I take my phone and watch your videos to learn new skills every week. We live in Pembroke Pines, South Florida where the weather is awesome all year round. Thank you! Ahh, the Oh Shit down is my favorite!! LOL!!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am so happy to read that you are skating with your 14 year old daughter as you will create a bond over a shared interest that can last for years to come. Have fun!!!

[@victoriad1127]

Thank you, I’m just getting back into skating ( I’m 58!!) I can’t wait to get started and learn some new things after I’m comfortable with my basic skating.

[@guillermopatlan3918]

I Love You for making this video! Lessons learned here and because of you I can jam and truck alot better!!!

[@ashne5157]

I've been trying so hard how to learn how to do scissors and my skates wouldnt turn back out after i brought then in. I adjusted my skates just then after watching this and now i can finally do them without coming to a complete stop!! Its made a hugeee difference! 🌞

[@yvonnedaniel1582]

So needed to see this. Got my second pair of skates and can bearly turn in them.

[@mlinderict]

Oh! I had Joggers (a few decades ago; actually a few score ago). They were HEAVY, but pretty-much indestructible! Loved them! Thanks for this. So COOL!

[@angelfish.creations]

I couldn’t figure out why bubbles/scissors were so hard... my trucks were as stiff as a board. Thnx so much! But also what do you do when a nut is stuck on your axle and won’t loosen??

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Hit it with some WD40.

[@sarahrl7230]

What about the opposite? I swapped my wheels and now my nuts are inclined to pop off. I flipped the nuts ... will that be enough?

[@valerielboss]

@@sarahrl7230 I believe there are 2 causes for loosening nuts... Stress (aka vibration) and fatigue (aka stripped threads). Thread locking compound would help the former issue I believe. I know thread locker is used on laptop screws to prevent them from coming out. Careful though, because it might make it hard to remove later on. I don't think there is an easy solution for stripped threads. Remember blue locktite (can be tightened and loosened after application) is your friend. Not red... I believe red is supposed to be "permanent"

[@CrossedSwords1818]

Dirty TYSM for everything!! I just got my dream skates and I owe everything I can do in rollerskating to you!!! You're the best!! ❤❤❤

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You're the best!

[@quils88]

Dirty - THANK YOU so much for this video!! I had been skating on unadjusted roller skates for about a month and was getting so demoralized as I just wasn't "getting it", despite watching a ton of videos and trying to follow everything you said. Yesterday, after watching this video, I finally adjusted my trucks (I even took my little wrench out with me just to make sure I could get the tightness just right) and it was PURE JOY. I had the hugest smile on my face, everything just.. clicked! My confidence has just shot through the roof and I'm enjoying myself so much more now. Thank you so so much!! :)

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stopthink9000]

Great advice to get started! Don't be afraid to loosen the trucks more as you get accustomed to them though. You won't be uncontrollable. You will start to balance on the mid-line of the plate instead of the wheels. We used to have our trucks so loose they moved freely to the touch. Very smooth for turns and spins!

[@stickybanh]

Wow my skates literally came in today; what a lucky coincidence this video popped up! Thank you very much for the information ❤️❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Happy to help!

[@JoHasIssues]

Ah, this explains why I'm having a hard time doing turns.... Thank you for the video, DD, it really helped

[@JAEROC89]

Debbies videos are beyond informative and CLEAR

[@px9496]

I already had softer cushions but wasn't to keen on screwing them on loose, thought the movements would be to jerky. When I saw how much jiggle you like in your skate, I just had to try and it has been a world of difference. I prefer my front trucks looser than my back, which I found out recently thanks to you. So many great videos, thanks for every single one! 💖

[@kg7yts187]

I've always wanted to pick up skating... But I never have been able to get the hang of it on rentals. I wear a size 13 so mine typically aren't used much, but I've noticed that the trucks are always super tight and the wheels have side to side play... But, my local rink doesn't allow adjustment of anything, so I'm going to invest in my own skates. Probably going to get some vans and a DIY Kit.

[@AoiHanasu]

When I was younger I could never understand why I couldn’t turn in my skates! Now years later I‘ve ordered a pair of Rainbow Riders and am ready to learn how to do things the RIGHT WAY. Thanks! 🥺❤️

[@Snomo]

Ever since covid started, I've been juggling the idea of buying skates. I haven't skated since I was about 10 years old. I'd always go to roller discos every Friday night after school. I've spent over a year thinking about it and a few minutes ago I finally made the purchase! And it's largely thanks to your passion for skating and all these useful videos that you've posted. I've never known skating to be this complex but I'm grateful to be learning about it. 💙 I'll make sure to buy the appropriate tools and replacement cushions and different wheels. Should be here in about 9-10 days!

[@chicajinx1022]

Thank you for this. My skates arrived today, ordered from RollerSkate Nation. I couldn’t skate much in the house. I put them aside until I can oil them. I stumbled across this video. Very helpful🤗

[@SamJo_Kunstruct]

OMG I should buy you lunch!!! I decided to start back skating after 25 years but I've never owned my own pair of skates so I've never had to adjust them. I gave up after the 1st day because I could barely move. Adjusting them made a world of difference. I absolutely LOVE your channel. If you ever offered virtual classes I would be front and center. *subscribed

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Come to my Zoom class!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWiziYmjj5qdq7c Also ... seriously if you want to help us keep bringing you videos, we would be so appreciative. Any donation of any amount via Venmo @dirtydeborahharry helps us with equipment costs etc.

[@natasharodriguez2408]

That explain too much about why do I have to push too much hahaha I didn't know that thanks Debbie ❤ awesome n useful as always 😀🤗

[@jennadoll6174]

Omg 😮 I never knew this. I loosened my wheels. But not the bridges, or what ever you called them. No wonder I can't lean into turns. It's just straight or nothing. No give side to side at all. Thank you!!

[@anarchist_parable]

idk, man I thought from the thumbnail she would annoy me for some reason but her energy gives me life 🥰

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I get it. I annoy me...sometimes. Thanks for clicking on the video and giving me a shot.

[@royalt1113]

She grew on me, I love her💕🙌🏽

[@lurklingX]

​@@Dirtydeborahharry i wasn't sure what to make of you after the very first vid, first few mins, i saw but you converted me pretty damn quick. you're now my go-to. thanks for sharing all your knowledge! you're also my first resource because you touch on so many areas of skating, from technique to buying to adjusting etc. *just got my first skates* and about to do your lessons and get on em for the first time tonight! thanks darrrteeeee. (lol) ((also in skating world here on YT there are way too many younger people that are friggin NEW but they title and approach things like they are gurus and it's frustrating. age is irrelevant for knowledge on a subject as you can start early, but getting halfway in before someone says they've been skating like 2 months is... ugh. glad i found you and hoping to weed out the chaff to find a few other people that ARE skaters and have been. different disciplines too. you strike me as a prev derby girl though i honestly have no idea if that's true LOL. maybe you'll mention stuff like that later. i'm pretty new into your channel. again MUUUUUUCH thanks!!! also trying to think of who your voice reminds me of but can't quite place it. 🙂))

[@ronb8052]

THANKS! I'm a grandpa and bought my grandson his first pair of skates. He learned QUICKLY to use them, but I never adjusted them. Thanks to YOU, I can hardly wait for him to back to the rink.

[@holymacaroni2466]

I have been skating daily for 2 weeks and I have only losen up the nuts for the wheels. Thank you so much for your video! I am exited how todays skating sesh will go. :D

[@mr.miller3432]

So how did it go?

[@jaimereis285]

Dirty Dirty this video of you teaching lessons on the importance of tightening skate nuts will make me walk better. I didn't know how important it was. Mine were almost loose. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.

[@levitakiss]

...and while yall got your Y3 tool out, CHECK YOUR TOE STOPS!

[@ember5031]

YES!! if you can turn the toe stop, AT ALL, left OR right, tighten that toe stop!

[@hadleymanmusic]

Yea i had a rattle and it was a toestop about to loose

[@iloveanimals9944]

Does that Y3 tool also adjust your toestop? Im trying to find a tool that has everything in one. Thanks

[@Indielox]

@@iloveanimals9944 Same i need a tool to fix my toe stop 😭🖐🏽

[@jasminelane79]

Yes because I have mine way too low! Stops me from skating

[@ScintillatingWillow]

Dirty!! You are the best woman in the world! I picked up skates 2 weeks ago, got some tools, fixed up my skates and my god all those super tight rentals I've used over the years now totally make sense. I am a wonderfully curvy woman and these hips are now fully able to make the magic I knew they could. Amazing I never knew about this. Thank you so much! All of your videos have been motivating me and making every time I get on these skates another opportunity to better myself. So much love, truly love you Dirty! Thank you!

[@shimmypolkaroo]

Thank you Deborah! Great tutorial! 😁 EDIT: Your cushion video changed my whole skating experience! 🥳

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Wonderful!

[@daltonwhitehead8145]

Where can I find this cushion video??

[@dawndemore196]

Thank you, Deborah!! My husband and I I just watched this! You are a "skate whisperer!!"🙏♥️👏👏👏👏

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@9ACP]

WOW! Now I understand why I couldn't spin at all! Thank you so much for this 👏🏻

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@christhesmith]

Never mind skating...this is the best demo i can remember seeing about any subject!

[@aliciaadanna]

Thank you I appreciate this just got my skates last week and did some adjustments but I have to do a few more the info is greatly appreciated luv 💜💜🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad it helped!

[@SakuraFujiko]

Thank you for this video (though all are equally awesome)! I just started with my skates and I was so bummed because I got nothing of the roll I would from Inline Skates. Choosing the right wheels for outdoors and adjusting the skates has made all the difference. I am still a bloody beginner, but it is so much more fun.

[@MsKerrik68]

Thank you. I know now why I was literally standing still. You're a legend.

[@TheAlalicious]

Youz tha best Dirty! Thank you so much for all your detailed videos, you provide great pointers that most others leave out. It can be difficult remembering every little detail when you're a pro that's skated for so long, but you do an incredible job. Now where's my "down with the butt up with the gut" t-shirt?!? 🥰

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awwww thank you! I swear, I am making that shirt!!!!

[@beccathompson7635]

OMG! Thank you! First time skating in 20 years and I couldn't even stand on my new skates. I thought it was me but my wheels were too loose! I only ever used rentals before so I never knew anything about maintenence.

[@ashleyrodriguez7537]

Yassss i’ve been waiting for this one!! 🤩

[@beerhistory]

Not only is this an excellent video instruction about skates, this is one of the best KZbin videos I've ever seen. If only everyone had your energy, enthusiasm, humor, ability to articulate, and basic self possession. I want to be you when I grow up (says 40+ year old man).

[@buniiexoxo7315]

I love watching your videos and they help me so much!❤ My sister and I are trying to learn how to skate and your videos are always the most helpful!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I'm so glad!

[@cassiflyn1575]

I'm glad that I've found this because once I got them out if the box I noticed the wherls were stiff and I knew something isn't right. Thank you 😊

[@JuliaGsocaljujujules]

Yayyy!! Love your content! This idea that I even had to adjust my skates was new concept a month ago to me 😂😂😂 l love the demos and examples you give!! It’s so helpful

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them!

[@zoetaylor3595]

So wish I’d seen this 3 days ago!! My and my 2 daughters are away now! Thank you

[@frecklesimmer]

I had watched so many videos before my skates came that I thought I had adjusted mine right but I’ve not been able to turn at all. Just loosened the trucks a bit more and it’s like night and day!!

[@skalectric]

Simply adore dirty deb. The energy and knowledge. Entertainment on point such a star!!! Im in the UK we have lousey info readily available. Thank goodness for youtube ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@woowoowitchymom]

I hope you start a mercy site. I’d buy a shirt saying anything snack area related 🤣

[@susiesdarnyarn4155]

Just got my skates today. My friend suggested I watch your video before unboxing my skates. So glad I did. Thank you🛼💗

[@skomix8346]

Omg so that’s it!! I looked like a crazy woman practically being horizontal on the outter edges of the side I wanted to go to but kept going straight 💀 I’m gonna loosen the trucks right now!

[@janetwoody1088]

This video is amazing! I have been rollerskating for many years and didn't know half of this stuff. Always just had a professional adjust my skates for me. So glad to have this knowledge now. Thank you! :)

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful.

[@Nicole-tc3kd]

Hm so when I buy these tools is there also some type of oil or grease I should get too? Gaskets?

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

I prefer sewing machine oil for my bearings. It's cheaper than the oils made specifically for skating/skate bearings. Cleaner for the bearings as well. Citrus based, NOT water-based, works best, but they can be difficult to find, so a water-based citrus cleaner and canned air works just as well. You just want to make sure there's no liquid in the bearing after cleaning it, before you oil it and put it back on. As for gaskets...not sure what you're talking about. Like, knee gaskets? I'd go for the pads as gaskets only "surround" the knee. Pads are what helps protect them.

[@butanetorch5386]

The powerdyne tool is sold out pretty much everywhere. You’d have better luck getting a socket wrench in 1/2” and 9/16”

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

@@butanetorch5386 Or just go with a skateboard tool. They have the same sizes on their tucks. The only difference is you'll need a separate wrench if you've got an adjustable toe stop as - of course - skate boards don't have stops.

[@rickyhorsburgh6581]

Just get a skate board skate tool any spanner will work on most toe stops u will need the thin spanner for the lock nut if u have them. Use acetone to clean bearings take dust covers off first and bones speed cream to lubricate them thats about all u need

[@claudiaholmes8468]

I love this lady! Her energy is so infectious and her info is easily understandable!

[@venusalexa7367]

Lol I jus use a shifter for everything. 😂😂 Even the wheel nuts

[@MsChicago930]

Glad I saw this! I just bought a pair of skates and I noticed the tightness but thought I had to “break em in” never thought twice of adjusting!

[@gabbette999]

“This is a no-no...” 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@kstdenis71]

OMG I appreciate you so much Dirty Deborah Harry! This video was perfect. I was struggling to determine why my wheels wouldn't spin faster and your video made it so easy to fix. Thank you!

[@cotysedlock856]

Moral of the story: this is the one instance you DON'T want to lose your nut 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

hahahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhahahhahahahahahahahha!

[@bethannehillpaintingandill2292]

So helpful! I skated the little, plastic, rock-hard red wheels off my k mart skates in my basement and driveway when I was growing up, and I loved going to the skating rink. So glad to pick it back up again with so much friendly help! My kids are cautiously excited for me. LOL. :D

[@jewpanese]

I wish I had watched this video before I ordered my skates! Ugh, now the tools are all on back order and my skates get here tomorrow. 😭😩

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You can use other tools to adjust your skates no problem. Take your skates to a local hardware store if you are unsure.

[@sierra8holland]

I adjusted my wheels right when I took them out of the box, but I didn't realize I needed to adjust the trucks too!!! I was having so much trouble turning/spinning. I honestly just thought I was bad at it, then I loosened my trucks and now I'm able to spin! Thank you!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad it helped!

[@ginarickicki8586]

Just got my first pair of skates as an adult, and I'm now adding myself as a disciple in your School of Skate. What a smart, funny badass. Thank you!

[@teriabradley3086]

I wish I could give this a couple of more likes 👍. I was wondering why I was struggling to skate outside and couldn't propel myself backwards indoors. It was all because I needed to watch this video again, when I finally got some skates, and make the adjustments. Thank you so very much!

[@ANuTonyG]

I can't help but to Subscribe, this lady's personality is Golden.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

😀😀😀

[@weavrr1153]

I knew it! Thank goidness gor your instructional videos! I have a new pair of Chaya Melrose Premiums. I was fixing my lacing (wide feet!) and realized i was still unsteady on the skates/things felt oddly stiff. Went through your videos and realized I should unlock my trucks. Woohoo!

[@missel4805]

As a beginner I was unsure about trucks and adjusting them. Watched a few vids to try and figure it out but this was the most informative video and has some personality. Love it! My skates from the shop were so stiff and I couldn't believe how people could skate like that haha but a little dirty deb and they feel soooo much better !

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You're welcome!

[@tanyac.c.macbean4707]

I'm returning to my teenage passion at 56. I put my 40 year old skates on for the first time in 11 years & discovered my left foot kept tracking out. I adjusted the "action bolt" tighter to prevent it & it did not work. Upon returning home from my skate (with a nasty bruise on my knee from catching debris & going down), I disassembled my skates to investigate the rubbers. Low & behold, both front & rear pivot cups were split! I have a "donor" pair of skates I harvested cups from & NO MORE TRACKING OUT!!! Moral of the story: It may not just be a simple adjustment of the trucks. Sometimes, it's damage/wear & tear on the gear. Especially, when what you're skating on is 40+ years old!

[@Mary-n6c5u]

Great detailed information, it has been decades since my last time wearing roller skates. Looking forward to a lot of enjoyable miles outside. Thank you.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thegiftofnature]

Thank you! This is the most visual video because you actually moved around the trucks, this helped soo much Thank you soo much!

[@luckygardeniasdashboardcon9214]

Very Helpful Video!

[@a.c.b09]

thaaaank you thank you thank youuu! Seriously! I just got my 2nd pair of skates and they were waaaay more wobbly than the first, and you're the only person I've seen talk about adjusting the trucks out of the box! And now I know why my first pair were soooo hard to turn in! Thank you so much!! Love your videos. You make it so much fun!

[@ethanbutler-paige8766]

So glad I finished the video. My skates needed the second variation of tightening/loosening and I only followed the first. I thought I had messed up my new skates for sure. Thanks a lot!!

[@candysparrow7227]

Thanks for making it easy to understand the how and WHY to do this!

[@George-b1i2m]

Omgggg. Well this explains aLOT!!! I just got my first pair of skates in 20 years at the weekend and I was about to give up because I thought I was just too old (43 in 3 weeks) and had forgotten everything. NO!!! My trucks are as stiff as a board (I'm pretty strong and they don't BUDGE!) And my wheels MAYBE do 2 revolutions each free flowing before the stop. Luckily it's early in the morning here in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 so I can order the things I need and get them today. Until then I have taken my boots BACK off so I don't get any more frustrated. I have watched SO many of your videos already, I am obsessed with your energy and your accent,teaching style and just everything about you.. I so so wish that roller rinks were a bigger 'thing'over here in 🇬🇧 , ESP as our streets are so cheaply laid, there are hardly any smooth surfaces at all 🥺. Thank you SO much for your videos. ❤❤❤ . Love all the way from London. XxX

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I have roller skated and ice skated in London! Keep rolling my skater friend!

[@meriahh8410]

So helpful!! Haven’t busted my skates out since the beginning of the pandemic and needed a refresher.

[@あかちゃん-t1w]

THIS WORKED. Today I untightened my trucks and wheels and now I feel like I can skate! I also went for my first lesson and out of all the 8 and 9 year olds, I was the best. my 10 year age difference has nothing to do with that for sure… This made all the difference!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@tonyadrayden3651]

Your are my ‘Skate Whisperer!’ I watched this video 8months ago when I got new skates. I keep learning more every time I view it. You are wonderful. I also love your humor and energy while imparting fab skating info. Rock on Doll! 🛼💋

[@armandoc964]

Hey Dirty, just saw your video. Awesome. I am in my 50's and just recently I decided to go back to roller skating. In my teens I played roller hockey for many years and I was in excellent shape. Now, not to much. I just got some Riedell speed skates and wiped out horribly. Not the hockey boots I was used to. I looked up your video and thank you so much. I immediately took out my skates and tool and began adjusting. I will be looking at more of your videos. Dinosaur me asked the shop owner "Where do you keep your zinger wheels" They started laughing. "They don't make Zinger's anymore". Geeez, felt old. The Ruskin Rambler is making a come back. PS: Love the Roller Derby. You Look Great by the way.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh this is amazing!!! Welcome back my skater friend.

[@saraholdham9573]

THANK YOU for this video. Seriously I wanted to give up and it seemed so complicated!!! This is incredibly helpful!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad it helped!

[@MsPinkston]

Such a huge help. I kept telling the instructors that everything was too stiff (i just purchased my skates) and they said, “you just have to break them in.” 🤦🏾‍♀️. Over time I was falling more. My body was loose but my skates weren’t. Thanks so much!!❤

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Always follow your instincts my skater friend.

[@ninjawaver]

This was perfect! I was trying to figure out how to get skates to not be so tight and make the wheels go faster. Also I actually didn't know u could get ur own shoes turned into skates 🔥💯

[@carmen4guila]

you changed my life , it was hard to skate until I adjust my skates, im learning alot in your channel, I love the way you explain , thanks from Mexico :)

[@monicasim6998]

Thank God i found this on my suggestions, yes, i noticed my new skates have one of the wheel not rolling freely unlike the rest of them, so it was hard for to crossover on my left side. Thank you Dirty!!

[@alanna4148]

Wow thank you so much for this video . I've been so confused as to what tools i actually need to buy for my quads that i plan on getting ... I think one other tool to have is the bearing press/puller tool ?

[@_serreina]

The gift that keeps on giving.

[@Sierra241]

Such a helpful video! I found a pair of vintage roller skates and decided to spruce them up and adjust them to my liking. The only thing is the trucks on my vintage skates were very different from my usual skates I already own. Every video I search up is only to adjust a certain type of truck… until I came across this video! Thank you. I’m no longer wobbling all over the place in my vintage pair 😂