I DON'T WANT TO GET HURT ROLLER SKATING!!! Avoid these common injuries!

[@SoNotStrgglinSingr]

I was FLYING yesterday down a road and hit a pinecone and fell directly on the right knee. If I wouldn't have had my knee pads on my knee cap would've been destroyed! I even cracked the knee pad in half 😂😂 I dont care if I look stupid, I'm always gonna wear protective gear.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Pinecones!!!!! Only good for starting fires.

[@nicolebowman7354]

Safety NEVER looks stupid! Glad you knee is safe!

Why do we think that caring for our body looks stupid? Stupid the people who makes us feel stupid 😡 I think is the smartest thing on earth and that means you worry for yourself and cherish yourself

[@tabithaericson6057]

I fell on my knee yesterday I haven’t gotten knee pads and stuff yet 🥲

[@fluffyunicorn1515]

Hi, I wear protective gear for roller skating but not for ice skating. I have never seen anyone wearing full protective gear on the ice rink, I think I would look silly. This has made me rethink. Better to look silly that have an injured knee cap? I don't know what to do now.

[@kathausphotography]

I’m laughing so hard. EVERYONE knows how bad my butt has hurt for the last 3 weeks.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Right!? So crazy.

[@Alisasi]

First week of coccyx injury. People stopped asking why I put two desks together at the office and lie flat on my belly on them every 20 minutes. It hurts like HELL.

[@sarahpixie8267]

Oh yes me too xD

[@yogilune]

Fell on my butt 3x in 2 weeks. It’s really sore so I’m here 😅

[@bellestarryounger691]

My azz to my ribs, sternum, clavicle, shoulder blades are ALL WRECKED from hitting that tail bone HARD. Knocked the breath outta me, my hearing went muffled, peripheral vision in one eye left., that corrected itself Thank you Jesus.I almost fainted twice. I did have wrist guards on and if I didn't I would have been in surgery for 2 compound fractures. And I'M the 1st one to say..."aww heck, don't need that crap" 2 weeks out and I am just now bending while brushing teeth. But😉, I've been changing and beautifying my skates.

[@lovemarfa]

I am 46 years old and learning to skate for the first time. I fell and busted my tailbone on day 3. It took a few weeks to heal. I am back at it, but have all the gear now including butt pads and a helmet. The butt pads are great! I feel like I look ridiculous but my rear end is thankful. I am not a natural at this. It is taking me time to catch on. I just want to be able to skate forward, backwards and turn around comfortably before I am 50. ha

[@robertgiacomo2655]

Did you land on your because of balance falling backwards?

[@dianaspy6733]

I did not know they make butt pads! Lol I am going check them out!

[@denisewelder286]

Good for you! I used to share as a kid and then with my own children. Bought a pair 4 years ago and was getting somewhat decent. Then life happened and they went in a storage unit. Just got them out, and as I turn 69 on May 7, it’s now or never!!

[@therabbithat]

I feel like Kim Kardashian with my butt pads. Did you know she's a human rights lawyer? I feel fricken awesome

[@jenniferkmulcahy]

What brand butt pads??? I need some

[@Viickatnite]

Me realizing those plastic pieces I took out of my wrist guards bc they looked weird were actually important 👁👄👁

[@Shinobi_18]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ARISUinW0NDERLAND]

I really hope you didn't hurt yourself before seeing this! 🤞

[@luablau]

I think they'll keep my wrists in a position that causes them inflamation 🤡 I've ordered a protection kit that comes with them, I hope they don't. If they do, I'll look for another kind which doesn't seem so restrictive.

[@nauy]

@@luablau I have wrist guards that are fully gloved (leather). The rigid plastic pieces don’t seem to have as much of an angle and are much more comfortable. They’re from many years ago. Not sure you can still get them. The brand is Lazy Legs.

[@saallday294]

Rippl Plant-Tec™ Wrist Guards are a very good option as they do not ram that moveable section into the palm of your hand when you fall.

[@hollieburns8513]

My butt hurts, this video made me feel better about being a beginner and recently fallingl right on my butt. I need this tips too.

[@denissetorres6021]

Hollie Burns I feel your pain! Right there with you! Lol

[@bea.melo.]

I've been practicing for only a day but yeah I feel your pain, my butt really hurts cause of all the fallings

[@sarahsambucini7271]

Same here, fell yesterday

[@phllynice]

same- i fell this afternoon :’)

[@aredhelfaelivrin6875]

Fell today and i couldnt skate the entire session as i was way too scared already :(

[@MelanieKingdom]

Honestly the importance of "practicing falling" before ever putting your skates on is so important, and people really need to give their reflexes more credit than they already do. Before I ever put my skates on I practiced falling in my living room with my gear on, but in the back of my mind I was still afraid my body wouldn't naturally do what I was practicing. Until, I fell. On ice. Walking to my car. I was actually quite surprised at how my body's natural reaction was to tuck my chin, and pick a butt cheek to fall on. I hadn't even realized I was falling until I was on the ground. I'm still a new skater, but now knowing my body does naturally have that reflex makes me feel so much more confident.

[@LAC-fs5xy]

I broke my ankle a month ago skating and I’ve been skating forever. It’s fine just make sure u get back up and DONT STOP SKATING ❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh I hope you are able to heal up quickly!!!!!

[@nellgrill3845]

LA C,. At age 21,,. I broke my ankle skating also,. A child breezing by me,. Knocked me over,. Etc,. I Fell on my ankle,. Anyway,. No residual affects on leg, & skated & more many decades!❤️🙂

[@freedomthroughspirit]

Watching this wearing my wrist brace after falling badly and spraining my left arm. But I'm undeterred! Getting back on skates as soon as my hip flexor isn't spasming. : ) I also ordered protective gear and will wear them next time as a middle-aged learner. I just lost focus for a second as I went to ask the teacher a question and boom I went down. Oops! Great reminder to *always* keep my knees bent. Thankfully I didn't hit my head. Appreciate the debris info, too!

[@theresagroome1122]

Today, is May 2, 2024. I just watched this video. When you started to stress the importance of not giving up on your dream to skate despite your weight and what others think of you. I got emotional with you. Yes, it's true that people think roller skating is for kids. I've had it said to me since I broke my wrist March 23, 2024, followed by a surgery to add a plate to my radius. I still want to skate again. I don't want my injury to win. I want to be a good skater that can get around the rink, and hopefully not fall. Thank you for all of the videos. I've saved about ten or more from your KZbin videos.

[@dave_skating]

Everytime I lace up my boots there's a tiny pang of fear and that's a part of the thrill. The rest is the sensation of rolling, pulling off a new trick, and getting in the flow.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

TRUTH.

[@sej3991]

David Leedal I’m a new skater and I’m hoping the pure terror I feel every time I put on my skates will wear off soon 😅😅

[@kaycoon9993]

@@sej3991 I can totally understand you! May I ask how are you doing now? :)

[@jaceyjacobs4013]

I was nervous to start skating after I saw how many of your commenters skated for five minutes and broke every bone in their body, but this makes me feel much better! Thanks, Dirty!

[@Nicole-tc3kd]

I ALWaYS wear a helmet, padded shorts, and wrist guards! They don’t make you invincible though! Thanks for the tips Dirty!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are correct. I wish they could make us invincible but they don't.

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

I have been trying to get padded shorts - but they only seem to be in smaller sizes

[@Kiwikick238]

I worry about hurting my wrist since they’re so dainty and I can’t imagine not being able to draw/paint so if I can I always try to squat and force my fall on my butt since I have a pretty cushioned one haha

[@AnastasiaR]

I’m a painter and I broke my wrist skating the other day! Luckily it wasn’t my painting hand lol. Definitely going to wear wrist guards always from now on (after I heal)

[@cruisindownthestreetinmy6490]

I have this exact problem!

[@rhia7883]

Get wrist guards!

[@Kiwikick238]

Rhiannon Cloke I have some but I’m worried about them haha

[@juliaburundarena6955]

@@Kiwikick238 don't be! they work perfectly, I always land on my wrists (got them sprained a few times, I try to fall with my butt but I fail miserably), and since I got wrist guards I fell many many times and never injured my wrists again! Do practice bending your elbow though, wrists guards and bent elbows will almost for sure prevent wrist injuries!

[@chelsey7312]

I also learned tucking my chin from gymnastics! I do it instinctively when falling backwards at all!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh that is great. I did not know that gymnasts do that too!

[@hesitantuser2867]

i literally can’t control my falls they happen so fast

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

It is difficult to control falls. The more you do practice getting low and falling on purpose the better you will get at "controlling" them when they happen suddenly.

[@eeelizzz]

How's it going 6 months later? I feel the same way lol ughhh I just started learning on Monday

[@marinabrola]

SO fast. As soon as you realize you're falling; it's already over.

[@idkman6403]

My sister has in-line skates she use to go out and just fall. Over and over and over again finding new ways to fall. She told me it was learn the right way to fall so it hurts less and what will make her fall. Idk how she didnt get brain damage

[@summer_gamergirl5178]

Yesterday night I went skating and one of my friends mom feel and she was crying and screaming in pain. I was doing my crossover while turning and I saw my friends mom on the floor holding her leg and crying. The dj called everyone to get off the skating floor so the workers could help her. The ambulance came and put her on a stretcher. I prayed for her and hope she didn't break her leg. I'm hoping she just sprained her ankle. I twisted my ankle when I first started skating and I couldn't walk for 6 weeks.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh damn.... I too hope she is alright.

[@Silvermoonshadow]

I have used the "drop it low" to save me and my friend from wrecking hard several times. I've scuffed my knees and hands at worst, and it wouldn't have been that bad if I had gotten my pads beforehand. I love your tutorials Dirty Deb!!!! ❤️

[@mollym1758]

I love all your videos but this one right here 👏🏻 thank you for everything! Youre the best and your vibe is out of this world 🫶🏻

[@katinacurran1]

WOW thanks for this video!! My sister and I just bought some skates. We Love your tutorials!! She is 39 and I am 55. I used to skate in my teens ALL THE TIME and I was shocked that I couldn't just pick up where I left off!! We skate for now in a parking lot in Redondo Beach and are getting better each time. We are planning on a trip to come out to see you (hopefully) in Fountain valley when we get a little better but WHAT FUN!!! Such a nice departure from life and all of the stresses. We quote what you say to each other as we are skating along... !! Love this one on falling... I feel sooo much better!! Cant wait to get out there again!!! Thank you for bringing fun to us!! We love you Deb!!! Katie and Katina from RB!!!

[@OlaStellaElla]

*flashbacks to my bruised tailbone from a fluke fall during a hockey game*

[@drawcreative9352]

I’ve been skating for 24 days and it’s the BEST THING EVER 💖💖💖Thanks so much for the help ❤️ You’re AMAZING 🌟🌟🌟 100K 🥳🥳🥳

[@Katkandie]

I broke my tailbone on day 2 last week. :(

[@drawcreative9352]

Ouch ( Maybe practice on the carpet first? I skated on the carpet in the living room for 2 weeks and only then moved on to the smooth floor. My first day I stood up on them and grabbed the door, next thing I knew I was on the floor 😂 You don’t roll too much on the carpet, give it a try when you get better ..Trust me skating is a great feeling 💗💗💗

[@AlluringKeys]

Ikr i love her vids she makes me wanna get out there 👏 on your skate journey

[@stllilmama]

I just started going outside with my skates I do better day by day since I can’t get to the skate rink I’m practicing my outdoor skating and I haven’t fell I stumble but tend to keep my balance

[@hanhej7655]

@@Katkandie how it is now? did you continue?

[@stllilmama]

I’m four days on skates and my body super sore it’s a learning process and I love it

[@scarlettmills9679]

Watching this chilling here with the base of my tibia broken fur to roller skating but everyone is trying to get me to throw them out and I’m like ummm no I’m flying again ASAP

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You can definitely skate again after a break. Plenty of skaters have done it. People get injured in all sorts of sports and don't immediately think "Well that's it, I'm out". If you want to continue skating, good for you. Take it nice and easy and keep rolling.

[@truetexangirlj6280]

I just got over a tailbone break from trying a little ramp at the skate park. I thought my big butt had enough padding ... 🤬 no. 🤕

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Right?! You would think natural padding would work!

[@Dobemandan]

Don't forget bruised egos. ;). Lol

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

TRUTH!

[@torintims7708]

I bonked my tailbone really good a few months ago its been like 4 months and I still get phantom pains when I move a certain way. Learned how to fall the second I got home. Ice pack on my a$$ and tears in my eyes

[@freeenergyscool]

Thank you for this. I just turned 49 and started up skating after I had to take a break from paddlebarding. I was practicing on my driveway and learning some new skills. My neighbor was talking to me and I got too close to the edge of the concrete and smacked my tailbone on the edge. I don't want to be afraid to fall, but this hurt. And then, this video popped up on my playlist like it was reading my mind. I am not letting the comments of my friends get to me. I want to get better. I love the way I feel on my skates.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Not to downplay your injury but it is the most common of all in skating. Every single skater suffers from this injury at some point and then returns to skating. Figure/freestyle skaters hurt their tailbones fairly often when learning more difficult jumps. Just know that you will enjoy skating again and again :)

[@freeenergyscool]

@@Dirtydeborahharry I do love it! I love getting better each time I practice! So easy to just toss on some headphones and get going! Thank you!

[@anadandrade8064]

Deb: Do you just need to spend some money? Me: Well if I wasn't broke I'd say yeah

[@rufarochikwanha4972]

i feel that haha!

[@hanygimbel1442]

Whenever I wobble, I remember what Dirty said -> bend your knees...and I did! Thanks Dirty! - Your newbie 47 year old skater

[@heathertorres8634]

Fell on my tailbone several years ago skating. Very very painful....Just now getting back into it but fearful of that happening again.

[@ParadiseIsStupidAndsoAmI]

you talking about how it's natural to put your hands out reminds me that when me and my brother were younger he thought himself to fall with out his hands. he would spend hours literally just falling face-first into the dirt lol

[@LoudnessInc7]

Yes! Give it to me quick and dirty! I listen to you everyday! And my progress is improving so much and I practice at least 20 minutes a day! Thank you Dirty Deb!❤️❤️❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much for supporting me and my channel. I really appreciate it.

[@juliaburundarena6955]

Just started skating a few weeks ago, improving so fast thanks to your videos Dirty! I can't count how many falls I've already avoided by getting in the down low position, and the happy feet step saved my butt outdoors more than once too. Thanks for your awesome teaching Dirty! watching from Argentina here :) keep it up!

[@cutietube14]

I bought my skates back in April but Ive been skating altogether about 1 -1/2 week and I'm finally getting outta the Bambi stage 😌😅😅and its so F**king fun!!!! I put on my music and cruise ☺️☺️☺️learning how to turn came naturally; however I'm practicing stopping and it is challenging but your videos help !

[@weasleygurl26]

Funny this video comes out right after I badly sprain my wrist practicing on rough asphalt last night after work...

[@QuirkyandCrabby]

One of my skating fears has always been falling in public...not just falling, but where people could see me. I’ve seen a lot of videos lately of good skaters having spectacular falls, and it gave me some reassurance. If they can fall in public, and put it on social media for all to see, I guess it’s not so bad. Also, falling on your tailbone can hurt for not just weeks, but YEARS. It sucks!

[@AnastasiaR]

Wish I saw this a couple days ago. Just broke my wrist skating lol

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh damn!!! Heal up quickly skater!

[@shufflingfate4703]

Broke my tailbone ages ago and my god it hurt so bad! Definately protect your bum!

[@Bluemgwes]

I sprained both of my wrists a couple days ago after falling backwards and catching my falls. Now I'm watching all the videos I can so I can get back in the rollerskating rink as soon as I'm done healing! You rock!

[@bonipait8224]

Thank you miss Deborah, I have returned to roller skating after 20 plus years( more on the plus side..lol) I'm 48 years old and returning to the sport, I just want to say thank you for your videos and positivity. I'm an old school rink rat now transitioning to outdoor skating. I will admit I'm scared poopless to do it but I'm doing it at my own pace.

[@saallday294]

Rippl Plant-Tec™ Wrist Guards a must for skating outdoors. The cheap hand ones will hurt our palm if you fall because they move.

[@Janelljos]

My butt hurts currently 😂. I can’t sit on hard chairs or the floor at all 😖

[@cristiejohnston5363]

I would love to skate on this rink floor. It looks so maintained.

[@michiganwaterwitch]

Me: * watching after breaking my leg roller skating so I can skate again with less fear on injury *

[@NatalieBoat111]

How did you do it?! Also trying to avoid hurting myself

[@michiganwaterwitch]

@@NatalieBoat111 I was skating out of the driveway and my back wheels got caught on the edge of it 😭 I knew it was broken the instant I fell. I found it really helpful to fill my social media with other skaters who have been or are injured. It’s just part of the journey!

[@NatalieBoat111]

Hayley Towers UGH I’m so sorry! Glad you were able to keep a positive outlook despite the injury- are you still skating?

[@ashleighbrickland7645]

doing the same thing after i broke my wrist hahaha. broke mine the same way but the driveway was sloped, my trucks were still tight, couldnt stop, lost balance... buying protective gear as soon as i can have more motion in my wrist without so much pain!

[@hightopasiann]

Lol just injured my already injured tailbone 3 days ago so now im looking at videos on how to avoid injuries

[@deeptisingh5548]

Hey, Deb, finally u did it. Congrats on getting a 100k subscribers. Just keep sharing us with ur inspiring and energetic videos on your skate. I love it.

[@Kim0rly]

I only just started skating and already hurt my wrist 😂 Got some wrist guards on order lmao Thanks for the tips Deb ❤️❤️

[@chantellerenee96]

This is one of the videos i needed in my life after cracking my tailbone twice. once in a rink and the other avoiding a person in the middle of a footpath while going down a hill, ive been so scared to skate ever since ive lost all confidence. But your videos really give me confidence again. THANK YOU @DIRTY DEBORAH HARRY

[@jordanl294plays3]

I dislocated my knee few months ago but I got back on skates stronger and better I skate on inlines I want to thank dirty school of skate for teaching me how to skate I went from rentals to my skates now thank you much love!

[@limetreess]

Yessss I loved your speech on the coccyx, you literally just explained the entire rollercoaster of emotion I went thru when I fell RIGHT on it on concrete about a month ago. Needless to say I can’t even tell it happened today and am happily skating every day and learned to cannonball whenever I feel like I’m losing balance. Thanks so much for your awesome videos, you’re the best teacher!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

It is a pain in the a$$ right?! Glad you are still skating!!!!

[@Alisasi]

Sending this video to my boss after she bribed me with a croissant to postpone my skating adventures until my coccyx heals (and kids go on a half term break too). I’m currently carrying a donut pillow everywhere with me and trust me, there is nothing cooler than a twenty something young teacher explaining how she injured her butt learning how to roller skate.

[@ranchdubois6255]

The rink I go to has a plexiglass barrier you need to step over to get into/out of and on my way out my foot slipped (I had my skates on) and I landed right on my crotch. It was a scary trip to the ER 🥺 this is more of a freak accident but hopefully no one ever has to experience this pain because OUCH.

[@elleyj1754]

Aww I am so sorry!! I hope you got through it quickly and healed right back up. The rinks I go to have a portion of the wall to step over too (being hockey rinks)... so thanks for the warning about that.

[@digitalbreakthroughs]

In a skating class now that's outside at a pavilion. I hit a rock and went flying up then down so fast I didn't know what was happening. I hit the back of my head. My helmet saved me. I got up and will not give up. I'm fully padded including the shorts. Thanks so much Dirty!

[@catepriscilladee1519]

I love Dirty Deb so much, her straight forward and ultimately optimistic attitude just eliminate every ounce of doubt about my skating skills/fears that I'll probably ever had and will have. 😂🥰

[@thepeacockwitch]

Haha 🤣 was out practicing my transitions this afternoon and hit the point of “yup, we’re going down!” Immediately brushed off my hands and turned it into a “totally meant to do that” moment, heeded my jelly legs and went home. Gonna have a sore bum tomorrow, but that’s okay. It’s practice, lol 😂

[@Katkandie]

I'm not giving up, but I am hiring you as a coach. My husband won't let me quit anyway. He said it's the name of the game to get injured in any sport. Waiting for October to open up.😉

[@margeauxmcclelland3338]

Thanks, Dirty! I'm recovering from a fall I had last week where I did land on my tailbone and wrist hard! 😭 Nothing is broken, but It sucks to have to take a break from skating this week. I'll try to keep these tips in mind.

[@psykodiffeqparty]

Me too, ouchhh, I fell backwards and I knew exactly what was happening...I had protection but it still hurts

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awwww damn! I am so sorry for you. Hopefully you heal up quickly.

[@juliegillen1370]

I broke my tailbone years ago, was out horse riding and got thrown off and landed sitting up. Now any little tip to my tailbone and I'm in agony so I'm waiting for padded shorts to give me some extra protection!!

[@plantwitchwillow]

I knew about the chin tuck thanks to watching wrestling for years; it's VERY important and will prevent a lot of potentially serious injuries!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

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

[@allisonmills3371]

I purchased the hip and butt pads. Sure. Look like a nerd but I fell on my tail and it saved a break and wrist guard helped too. Ppl say I’m to old at 59. But I love it

[@helenletts8049]

butchered my wrists doing a fun speed skate, and a seven year old decided to run me into a wall.. ugh...

[@anitabeel60]

i’ve been waiting to fall i know that had to happen so it happened today. i’m a beginner only skate in my back yard was getting confident not sure what happened but i’ve watched enough youtube and mixed with my fear of falling i got all the gear thank goodness for my crash shorts. butt is a little sore i mean a tiny tiny bit...and my wrist guards..my second fall was worse then my first fall,my first fall i fell forward on my knees and hands. i’m happy with my falls. it made me less afraid of falling as a 61 yr old beginner. thank you DirtyDeborahHarry.

[@keyosuke]

Your happy feed tip is pretty good. I've been doing that on inline skates on every kind of terrain for 20 years and it's a good start. The next step is lifting the landing gear the moment it gets hooked on something, before the plane goes down, where you are the plane. That's for massive obstacles and it takes practices to feel the skates binding and automatically lift knees while throwing your weight backwards to compensate for the tendency to stumble forward. These are great videos.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

The bit about "liftin the landing gear" is key! I instinctually do that every time my wheel hits the tiny debris that will take you down in a moment

[@dougfritts9655]

I naturally put my chin down when I start to fall backwards after so many times hurting myself when I was little without skating.

[@MegSluyterLipGlossandLumber]

I broke my finger 10 days after starting trying to get over speed bumps, three in a row and the last one got me 😕 At least that hasn’t stopped me though! Had to add, your hair looks amazing!🖤

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh damn! Hope that finger heals up quickly! Thanks for the nice comment about my hair because it was super hot and I had no idea what to do with it! LOL!

[@CreekCat1]

I took a hard fall on the tail when I was going over a bridge. My fault. I did some kind of little panic move when I got to the expansion joint of a bridge. It actually didn't hurt me but it scared the crap out of this older couple that saw me fall. The man came running to help me as I popped up. The worst injury so far has been to my left shoulder. I guess I bruised or injured a tendon. It's been about a month and I'll get almost 100% then jerk my arm or some guy at the rink runs into me and it sets back the healing. I wear pads and helmet outside but not at the rink. I'm going to start wearing wrist guards at the rink, too. I'm 64 and have only been skating for 8 months after nearly 50 years. Every time I've fallen it's because I was not moving, going to slowly or simply hesitated when I should have sped up. I learn something every time I roll.

[@lidia1407]

Thank you Deb, your videos are the best ❤. In the last month, three girls around 6 and 7 years old broke their elbows skating. They are at the after-school activities. My 6yo daughter goes there. She goes with all the gear, knees, elbows pads, wrist guards and helmet. Some of the other girls only knee pads. No helmets. I have to say my daughter has epilepsy so she has to be protected just in case. I didn't wear anything when I was a child but my knees, elbows , hands a were full of scratches and I felt on my butt many times. 😅

[@idostuff6731]

My dad just got inspired from me skateing and got some sure grip bord walk and loves them he went to the rink took a knee hard first time in 30 years without knee pads he got a goose egg on his knee

[@snickerbuckle]

Your videos are helping so much! Ordered my skates today AND a full set of safety gear so I can start out right.

[@ccappa2001]

I am very cautious and I'm nervous to start skating so this can help me not get hurt and feel safe 👍👍

[@veronicaiship]

I just wanted to comment and say that I was one of those annoying "why not wear a helmet?!!" people. I've watched so many videos since, and more importantly I've ACTUALLY BEEN SKATING!!!! Thank you for teaching to use protective gear BUT NOT DEPEND ON IT!!!! As a beginner, the windmill will happen and it is better to know how to fall than depend on the integrity of gear to save you. You are SUCH a good teacher!!!

[@queenshroomyt]

I’m glad I watched videos on how to prevent injuries before I began learning to skate! I fell on my first day, but I only bruised my leg because I didn’t panic and knew what to do! and now I’m not afraid of falling! skating is too much fun to be held back by fear!!

[@dawncicero499]

I’ve been skating for a little over a month and it’s amazing how much I’ve improved thanks to your tutorials!

[@pjglory3348]

Great descriptive video! Better to be forewarned than find out what you should have done AFTER you have hit the ground!

[@akwright4116]

Thank you! Thank you! I fell on my butt and my tailbone injury has had me giving my skates the stink eye, this encouraged me to get back to it after a week of rest!

[@jlitt2917]

omg, the tailbone. i once slipped coming down stairs (outside) and i landed right on the corner of the step on my tailbone. you're right, i was walking around very gingerly for 3+ weeks, making small moaning sounds every 5 seconds. it was the most painful experience ever and for that reason, my body instinctively seems to avoid landing near there when i fall when i'm skating. thanks for discussing this!

[@grasshopper9313]

Thank you Debb I think this is the first time You have made a video with your hair down I am sure your husband has gotten tangled up in it more than once ,we wouldn't go there ,Thanks to the you tube police they are no longer giving me any notices of any of my sub channels ,because I am awake and they don't like how I view there outlook including yours channel ,so now I have stoke you to get your newest videos ,That's why I have not been replying to your past few video's I am a ham radio operator and a girl in our club is a good friend of mine and I got her skating so I pass on your video's to her ,Your replies back to me from your pass video's not only make me proud to get a personal hello from Debb herself ,but very dear too my heart always from me to you Charlie from the (Rotten Apple State.)

[@fernandafernandez4618]

I'm 40 years old and broke my wrist just 4 months after I start learning. Back then felt so stupid using protection and now I feel stupid for not wear it. From now on knee and wrist protection is a must for me.

[@marmarsmandalas]

Girl I busted my ass 2 days ago and it's the worst! At 49 skating again and love it. Hopefully tailbone heals soon!!! Love ya! ❤️

[@angelhoegarden]

Yees those padded "diaper" shorts saved me! I fell straight on my tailbone on my first time skating and felt nothing! I tie a shirt on my waist to cover it. Ι only struggled a little with my neck as that fall was like a shock and i had a whiplash effect. I will have in mind to keep the chin down then also.

[@nokz80]

"that moment ...of...acknowledgement...." damn i felt that comment hahaha. great video.

[@FlotsamCarnage]

Those custom boots are gorgeous!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

They were white. My friend painted them using leather paint.

[@rufarochikwanha4972]

this video is perfect timing! i’ve been practicing outdoors trying to get the hang of skating, however i don’t currently have protection as i can’t afford it for now. hoping to buy some in the next couple of weeks, so this is really helpful! i’ve loved learning from you 😊

[@Ł0řď0fŵãř.13]

I broke my tailbone skating, it was VERY unforgiving.

[@dzillz3249]

Fantastic video!! Your personality is fantastic!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!!

[@dodofilms8444]

D., Thanks for all your great teaching, and especially for your honesty! Some skaters just tell you to 'learn to fall' or get low and roll. All that kind of advice makes me feel worse; like, great, I can't even fall right? Jeez.

[@corvigae]

So this video is how I found out i was wearing my wrist guards upside down 😂

[@Stellarainn]

Omggg me too😅😅

[@marinabrola]

Thank you, great tips! My first time out thank Gawd I invested in the pads; first fall was face forward tripped on crack in concrete with a stone jammed in there and landed and skidded on the metal wrist guard barely saving my top lip and teeth *no mouthguard in* from the concrete😑 It happed SO FAST. Later a friend completely unpadded with no helmet landed on the back of her head and it happened even faster. Now I have a full on hockey helmet with the face guard because, my face! ...fear and safety. I just learned about knee gaskets under the knee pads so that's on the list too.

[@djspoonhandle2160]

As a new skater, practicing at the park in all the pads, I tried to walk a quick shortcut down a small grassy hill in my skates. What's the worst that could happen, right? I'm in all the pads. The EMTs called it a Classic Tib-Fib. Fentanyl would not dull the pain. Over the next week in the PACU (hospital was full) the Orthopedic team did an intermedullary nailing (rod down the tib, screwed in place), and gave me a cool scar from ankle to knee bc of compartment syndrome. It being Trauma Season, I was actually one of the luckiest people in there--wardmates were shot up and torn up much worse. The new residents were shiny handsome and vivacious, and it was a pleasure to be in the care of the Hive (of nurses and nurses aides). That break flushed 3 seasons-worth of outdoor activities down the jon, but I finally caught up on a whole bunch of touchstone over-long TV shows that one needs some working knowledge of in order to talk to the average american. Moral of the story is, don't wear the skates anywhere but a skating surface. Even the parking lot is too much, imo. People say "oh, did you do that skating?" I say "No--I did it trying to hike in roller skates".

[@djspoonhandle2160]

Also, having watched a ton of Dirty Debbie's tutorials while in recovery, I was super excited to get back onto the skates about a year later, and made very rapid progress!

[@MariaCalvillo]

Congrats on 100k!!! Also, thank you so much for always sharing your knowledge! You make me feel confident having wheels on my feet lol! 🧡

[@MissE832]

Busted my tailbone a few times when I was a kid. Trust me when I say it HURTS. This was in the days before crashpad shorts were a thing.

[@CindyBallreich]

Concussions are no joke. I'm a helmet wearer for life.

[@jessiefea1065]

Me too! Wish my parents were stricter on me as a child so i couldve avoided 2 concussions 😬

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yep. You are correct fine lady.

[@onebreath210]

I used to think I was too cool for helmet when snowboarding but after a few bad falls, I decided I should wear a helmet and I'm glad I did. I've had a few falls with the helmet that hurt so I can only imagine how bad it would have been without a helmet

[@VanillaSiren]

1st time roller skating was 2 days ago (I used to use roller blades 20yrs ago and remember not being afraid of falling). Now I’m so afraid of falling that I didn’t even try to make the actual fall less hard and fell TWICE on my butt. I had no idea about those padded shorts! And here my boyfriend and mother making fun of me of how I should wear a pillow around my butt lol Thank you so much for this video! Now I don’t feel as dumb as I did yesterday when I tried to skate again and I felt anxiety crawling over my mind and chest. Now that I’ve read many of the comments as well, it’s good to know it’s more common than I thought.

[@Lorenejonesbaby99]

Do you have a video on how to wear skates/put them on? What the difference it may make if you lace them high or low, or tight or loose? I've searched your videos and couldn't find one. I've been binging on your videos by the way and love how you break things down step by step.

[@gainsforjesus1164]

I went skating with my kid’s and it was awesome! The only thing is I haven’t been skating in over 20 yrs and I was having so much fun before I knew it 2 hour’s had passed by and I lost my balance and my feet slipped out from under me and I fell backwards ,but after that I wasn’t scared of falling 😂 ! Guess I should of took a break!

[@mildredhughes4279]

I wish you were around with these videos when I started. I've skated for 23 years. Have fractured my left wrist twice and right wrist once protecting my head and butt. I've worn my wrist guards 100% of the time for the last 10 years. Thanks for the reminders!

[@revolutionunderground]

I had a "MILD" concussion in a bad car wreck, and completely lost control of my emotions because of it for MONTHS (common effect of any TBI). I almost lost my job and relationship because of it. Now I wear a helmet while skating even though I didn't before. Also have knee scars from not wearing knee pads. So yeah, I wear that stuff now

[@zoraowen6672]

Oh, Dirty, I love learning from you so much! You have a gift.

[@thelotusexperience6683]

I broke my wrist and ankle in 2018, it was such a traumatizing experience, I wish I had this info then because I honestly didn't know why I fell until I watched your videos I finally got my revelation on body posture, I have permanent hardware in both and it turned my life upside down but I'm determined not be defeated and I will get back on those skates.

[@meliissaaa26]

My first fall was on my back no helmet.. my first reaction was to hold my chin to my chest! It worked, so thats true!! I didnt know it was a real thing.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YEAH!!!! It does work!!!

[@Kris-rq7ry]

I fell 2 days ago after tripping over a gutter dip I thought I could go through. I had gear on and fell on my wrist guards and my left shoulder hurt a bit after that. Then the next morning both my arms and my shoulder blades were so sore it hurt to move. I’m still in pain but I don’t regret going skating I’m still learning and can’t wait to go again!