Getting Started & How To Stop (A Tutorial For ALL Skaters)

Get ready for a full-sized classroom lesson on the basics of skating in quads, ice, and inline skates, plus 4 stopping techniques that could save you!
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Time Stamps:
Intro - 0:00
Hydration - 1:45
Dynamic Warmup - 2:14
Stretching - 2:29
Body Posture Awareness Checklist - 3:07
Edge Theory - 9:03
How To T-Stop - 11:04
How To Plow Stop - 14:00
How To Power Slide - 16:40
How To Hockey Stop (Power Stop) - 19:40
Outtro - 25:56
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[@DeezSkates]

If you are too impatient to watch the whole thing and only came here for a stopping skill lesson I get it. Here are the time stamps for each section of the video. Just know that the takeaway will not be the same. Make sure to watch the Body Posture Checklist and Edge Theory portions if you really want to get a grasp of your stopping skills. You'll be missing the "Cheat Codes" portion without that and you may encounter language that doesn't make sense without first viewing those two sections. Intro - 0:00 Hydration - 1:45 Dynamic Warmup - 2:14 Stretching - 2:29 Body Posture Awareness Checklist - 3:07 Edge Theory - 9:03 How To T-Stop - 11:04 How To Plow Stop - 14:00 How To Power Slide - 16:40 How To Hockey Stop (Power Stop) - 19:40 Outtro - 25:56

[@aa-ronheritage130]

Has anybody skated with a camel pack setup for hydration purposes. Just a thought since I'm going to be out skating in a masked environment? I want to be more equipped with helpful gear as well as good general sharing knowledge.

[@aa-ronheritage130]

Skating knowledge I meant

[@thatcheralejandro8395]

You probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@bc4755]

Too impatient ? Lmao, you’re a content creator you’re not doing us any goddamn favor. Time stamps are essential and KZbin 101, get over yourself.

[@usa2479]

If the person is impatient can’t learn rolling!

[@msAMNB]

Thanks for publishing quality content. I am a professional salsa/latin dance teacher and appreciate the time and effort it took to go into this and all of the details you provided. Please keep making more quality content like this with detailed explanations. You're the best. -Anya from Chicago

[@DeezSkates]

This was extremely generous and I cannot think you enough! It will no doubt help me produce better content. I’m currently learning ice figure skating and the cost of paying a private coach adds up. I intend to share much of what I learn on this channel once my schedule allows.

[@CDub-df2us]

Thx for this. Ya girl has been STRUGGLING

[@markctaylormade]

Been skating a few weeks now and I love it! Lots of great info on KZbin but most lack hardcore technical. This guy on the other hand reeks of physics and kinesiology. Subbed!

[@twistfire74]

hey bro, im just getting started, im also in Toronto. in the Parkdale area, skate MGT a lot. We should skate together sometime.

[@Tholstrup83]

Today I skated for the first time in like 23 years. It was nerve wracking! I did not feel confident AT ALL, my balance was aweful and I was constantly scared of falling. Going forward on nice asphalt was ok, but as soon as I have to turn or stop, I panic... I was SO tense the entire time and I can't see how this is ever going to be a comfortable pass time for me again... It's like I wasn't scared of dying when I was younger 😂

[@JoseMaria-ng1qp]

Hahahah I totally feel you fam, I felt the same last week... Aaaaand now we're here.

[@tingtingsworld]

I can totally relate as I stated again last week and had the exact same feelings as you. I reminded myself that my muscles need to get used to these movements again and that will take time. The shoptask channel had a good video about safely falling and what to do when you feel like you're falling and this has helped me immensely (I think it was called something like balancing for beginners). Also I realised that I need to be able to do things at very slow speeds well before I can go even a little bit faster. So now every skate session I'm focusing on (1) practicing stopping at low speeds, moving to slightly faster when I feel confident (only slightly), (2) skating in a line with proper posture (knees forward, body upright, skatefresh asha explains and demos it very well), (3) skating normally in a line focusing on gliding longer and longer on each foot to improve my balance and (4) when I feel like falling, leaning forward and getting closer to the ground, working on reducing my fear of falling. Don't give up! You just need to give your body enough safe, gradual practice!

[@ioannatsantila7601]

This was me today skating for the first time after 12 years 😂

[@pedrofelix3905]

This is me after 10 years without skating. Struggling.

[@giovannipalmarstraccia2416]

I feel you! Haha I tried to skate 1 month ago and I thought “Omg I risked my life so many times doing this as a teenager” But now I really want to do this again, City Skating is one of my next goals. So, let’s do it!

[@happysnail8546]

I've been skating for years and I can't stress enough how good this tutorial is!!!! So useful and informative for every type of skater, amazing work!!!

[@will5948]

11:14 - the bit we came for

[@hahaimatree8343]

Thanks

[@dawidszymaniak7450]

Ty

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Tha ks

[@qbson79]

Wow, it was super helpful. I thought I've seen everything what's valuable about inline skates on YT :) I love breakdowns of movement into elements such as body positions, edges, different phases etc. You are a great teacher because: 1. you skate well 2. you know why you skate well 3. you divide that knowledge to elements which I can understand. Keep that good work please :)

[@jhowardsupporter]

Yeah someone give this guy a PHD... and a toupee

[@allpurposefood]

I have been Rollerblading since I was 7 yrs old and I can't remember the amount of scars on my knees from falling while rollerblading. And eventually over time I was able to do all the advanced rollerblade tricks except for park since I was afraid of heights. But all this to say, this is by far the best tutorial video for anyone who wants to get into Rollerblading to prevent some dangerous falls. But! I do have another stop where it is very similar to all the stops mentioned here but it is a bit more subtle. But be safe everyone!

[@Snifffski]

I've got the powerslide down fairly well but the parallel slide/hockey stop has been my ultimate aim since I started skating just under two years ago. Your advice on doing repeated tight carves makes total sense in a way that isn't too scary. I'll be trying it out over the next few days, it might just be the way in that I need. Thanks for posting!

[@nilesnow2698]

Quick tip. On ice its easier to hockey stop by pivoting directly into the stop. Inline skaters tend to account for friction that is non-existent on ice, so they will swing out and pull in for a hockey stop. On ice, swinging out tends to make you transfer your weight to your heels and your edge will catch in the ice. Just pivot directly into the stop and it will help keep you more forward on your feet. Also, if you can do a basic hockey stop on ice, you can probably do a one footed stop on your front foot inside edge. This is because when doing a basic hockey stop on ice, most of your weight should be on your front foot.

[@DeezSkates]

Nile Snow So true. When I first learned the ice hockey stop I struggled with that swing. Even after I got down that I needed to slide on the center part of the blade I was still sliding in a C. I’m finally where I don’t do it anymore, but I still have to think about it.

[@nilesnow2698]

@@DeezSkatesYeah, I had a feeling you would have it down. I just wanted to help out some others. I learned how to ice skate first, and am trying to get good at inline skating now. When I first tried a hockey stop on concrete I absolutely wiped out. So I have the opposite problem, I'm trying to learn how to make that C motion more fluidly. Your tips are very helpful.

[@DeezSkates]

On the opposite side of that, I came from roller and inline skates. First time I ever tried a hard hockey stop on ice I slung my feet out from under myself and landed on the side of my head. Injured my neck and back in the process. Probably the worst skating injury I’ve ever had. Back then KZbin did not have a skating community with how to videos so I had to figure it out on my own, before I finally started taking lessons.

[@nilesnow2698]

@@DeezSkates Dang. Yeah I'm greatful to have online teachers. Thank you!!

[@wookie7916]

I started on ice as well and this is very true, stopping looks similar but the technique is actually very different between the two sports.

[@mathurinbeatzman]

This is such a good breakdown. I just got back into skating after a 15 year hiatus and it’s videos like this that bring my passion back to life

[@valeriaspreafico4787]

My hero! Thanks for the video. So clear and informative. Can’t wait to put everything into practice 😍

[@aikimelLo22]

I understand the passion! Skating is additive. Thank you & thank you again for the great instruction. You confirmed a feeling I had when I accidently found myself doing a hockey stop but wasn’t quite sure. Your instructions are Precise!

[@again7pyms]

wow, really cool to hear all those detailled but really important "little" advices BEFORE getting start, and GREAT job on explaining things like body position, really essential!

[@mizukikaneshiro6395]

thanks for the tips for all skates. i like both ice and rollerblading.

[@jacka7241]

I would say I'm an intermediate to advanced skater and this helped me too, the edge theory is super helpful and nobody has explained it to me like that before. I skate inline skates (seba igors 3x110 at the moment) and I've recently bought some ice blades for my inline skates so I'm excited to test my new knowledge:) thanks from London, England

[@DeezSkates]

Jack, when it was explained to me many years ago I had a eureka moment where everything is ever learned suddenly made even more sense. I don’t know why it’s not more talked about, but I believe the 6 point edge theory is one of the most profound pieces of skating knowledge and I hope to share it with as many skaters as possible!

[@jacka7241]

@@DeezSkates yeah it's great how we live so far apart but can still talk about skating together I'm telling all my British friends about the 6 edge theory 😂

[@MrStrikemasterice]

that part about letting your guard down is soo real. the few times I've let myself get casual, i've regretted it with either a nasty fall or something.

[@northernskatesman4964]

Best instructional video I've seen on what is, in my opinion, the most important tool we all need in our inventory before we leave the finite safety of the rink and venture into our respective concrete/asphalt skateways.

[@ioannatsantila7601]

Just started skating again, this was very helpful, thank you ✨

[@mlkayati]

Going to start today after 20+ years. This vid is so helpful mate. Subbed 👍🏻

[@freethinker3083]

Just started watching your videos and I just love that you break down the mechanics! Thank you so much! Relearning properly this way is what I needed when I was younger and I believe this will help me gain better control faster because I know the how and why!

[@AyaEgbuho]

I just discovered you and I really like your tutorials. Thank you. And best wishes on your ice skating journey. ❤

[@gho3tsoldier1]

Excellent Description this will help me no end..thanks for posting..

[@raffman4266]

Did a very thorough tutorial! Thanks for this vlog!! Kudos to your channel!!

[@Juliana-hi5tb]

You sir, are awesome. Thanks for all your help and cheers from Brazil!

[@fisherchi]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[@soog8080]

thank you this is really helpful! i used to ice skate and when watching tutorials on how to stop inline i simply couldnt understand why the movements they were doing that were so similar to ice skating werent working for me. turns out its actually pretty different!

[@hoopla4407]

Thank you for a great tutorial, it helped me further understand the inside and outside edges.

[@realbigmic]

Champion! 🙏 thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏😎

[@twistfire74]

Bro this is the best help ive ever seen online as a newbie

[@rayseetoe]

- great articulation. excited to get into skating -

[@thuaners]

thank you so much! i love how in depth it is and helps me to understand how the stops actually work! also i had no idea it was different on ice, good to know! :)

[@chill_nrg5349]

This is great

[@oliverquach9614]

Pls ignore, using for reference: 12:11 Tstop 14:28 plow 18:00 Pow Slide

[@liv3140]

good tips! Thank you!!

[@latoyam.1156]

Omgosh you're amazing! Everything is clicking to why my hockey stop is better than my T-stop. I'm a beginner since June 2020. You're so thorough. I ice skate as a beginner as well.Truly appreciate the time you have put in your videos.💚💚

[@usa2479]

Love editing and love the way u jump and fall into the rollerblades 🎉😊

[@benignofernandez8673]

Hey Deez cool video, what are those black inliners u are wearing there?

[@jimiwills]

You're a really great teacher. I really appreciate the advice on carrying water. The technical detail here is fantastic. Thanks!

[@MrArtJay]

I have really enjoyed your channel. It’s been a massive help for me. This is my 9th month into inline skating and am still learning soo much.

[@MrArtJay]

Please do more videos!!

[@lhs3206]

This is a fantastic video! 😍

[@johnmark7361]

My 110 tri-skates wheels are sticky do not want to slide but I am working on my forms. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@Maciuch31]

This is the best skating channel on the whole KZbin. I'm so pissed that I have found you so late... I'm so glad that I have found you!

[@Diamond_coaching]

Thank you 🙏

[@jannike4115]

This is insanely helpful! I know how to ice skate (been doing it since I was a kid) but inline skating SCARES me and I don’t know why!!!! This helps me understand some of the similarities and differences and I feel like it’ll help me learn! Thank you!

[@Quartered_Rodent]

Awesome advice. I'm skating. Yo, that drawing in the background I sees it. Is there a video where there is a close-up? Just appreciating artwork and a big fan of graphite doodles. Subscribed and will be taking notes to becoming a better skater.

[@Adragonemun]

Hi, is it possible to power slide or hockey stop using softer outdoor wheels on quad skates like 78 or 84s on asphalt? I've only been able to power slide in 94As on polished concrete but ppl tell me 94As aren't great for parking lots or asphalt type surfaces. Love those stops but also want to use them outside - thoughts?

[@cerenademe9433]

Great video - thank you! I get what the outside leg is supposed to do in a power slide, but please explain more about what, exactly, the inside leg/foot/skate does, and where/how your weight shifts. Thanks!!

[@chockalingamr9463]

Sir, Thank you. Your pronunciation is very easy to understand. Technical teaching. I am just a learner. Very useful.

[@Seby-biketrial]

At first i did not realize how important muscles are even the abs but after building my muscles core and feet my inline skating improved. While listening to you i got another confirmation. I was relying more on momentum than trying to use muscles. Really good tutorial and explanations.

[@nadirisarkin8538]

Nice tutorials mate! Send love from Moscow

[@berkdiggler5299]

Came for the skate lesson......stayed for the jungle remedy. Great content ☺️

[@outside-atlast9113]

I played ice hockey and ball hockey all my life but I just got new roller blades and is stopping the same on the road? I used to share board and 4 wheel slides, are they they same as stopping on blades?

[@rajinderthiara1638]

Thank you so much this is the first in my life i have commented on a you tube video I am 60 years old and started inline 5 years ago. Chest out hips disconnected from upper body was the missing link because I just could not figure out how to jump. I nearly smashed my face yesterday looking down on uneven surface. Bill Stoppard is teaching concave back shape when skating forward and convex when going back this set me back atleast 3years. asha at Skate fresh I bought her app and i found it the least effective. When I mastered forward cross overs I learned from Doms blading who is no longer on you tube.. How to lock arms on the down swing when jumping please advise thank you.

[@tianranye6769]

Another great video! I really enjoyed your edge theory. Your coaching is more much logical and scientific. Also I wonder if you penciled the woman on your shelf which is behind you? I really like that drawing.

[@DeezSkates]

Hi! Glad you like my videos! Thanks for your support! That drawing is a portrait my girlfriend drew of herself! ;)

[@janelles.4774]

Great breakdown. Can you add more slow mo edits of you performing these as your explaining.

[@codyvaidic7026]

wheel of time rocks dude

[@InWonderland4ever]

Min 14.37 so precious!🌌

[@heigolepla3946]

Very good video, very useful and the level of detail is amazing! Haven’t seen anyone go in that deep. Today I almost succeeded with the hockey stop and the main thing I changed was the side that I did it on. When I had my stronger leg in front then i felt a lot more control. Have you mastered the Magic Slide? Would love to see your breakdown on that. Thanks for the effort!

[@DeezSkates]

I am not a master of the magic slide, but I plan to work on it more eventually!

[@jacka7241]

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️I'm learning the magic slide :)

[@brocmt]

Magic slides are hard. It helps to have a decent soul slide first, and that's not an easy trick. Skatefresh posted a soul slide video a little while back with a good breakdown, but I'm still having a hard time with it. I've seen it suggested to start with a fakie powerslide, then pivot your back foot onto its inside edge instead of rolling, but I haven't figured that out myself, either.

[@jacka7241]

@@brocmt yeah I've learnt from fake but it's just not the same as forwards as forwards once learnt is so easy and useful for any speed any surface and I cant soul slide well 😖😖😖

[@asmokanu]

gooood stuff! im going to try all steps asap ) only one request - not enough video with hokey stop technique on skates but overall - explanations and examples are very clear and logical!

[@DeezSkates]

Thanks for the input! This was my first attempt at this style of video so hopefully my others have gotten better along the way.

[@HouseOfGrudge]

You seriously deserve more subscribers. This channel is super informative and your style is 100%. Really good man, keep it up

[@NikZvi]

cool breakdown. a little bit long for a youtube format so I watched it in 2x speed :D but very helpful anyway. I realy like your terms, very clear system.

[@emmanuelrodriguez1693]

So good! Thank you. Can you possibly do Magic Slide?

[@DeezSkates]

Emmanuel, I have gotten a lot of requests for Magic Slide, so I do plan to cover it at some point, but currently it isn’t one I do much. I want to practice and understand it bettering before I try to teach it! 😉

[@derrick031072]

You’re one of the few, for me you’re the first, who talked about the point of pressure. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. It’s actually one of the key ingredient together with lowering your center of gravity (bent knees). Thanks for posting this. Awesome tips!

[@again7pyms]

totally agreed! I've seen nobody else talking about it :O

[@margeauxmcclelland3338]

Thanks for the video! I hope you can talk more about edge theory in future tutorials, too. I'm a beginner so I've been practicing my posture, plow stop and T stop. Thanks for the great info!

[@heigolepla3946]

Margeaux McClelland check out Deez’s edge theory separate video on the topic on the channel. An eye opener.

[@klisher]

excellent video.. TED talks is waiting for you.. all the best.

[@danielwatt3464]

Thanks for the content you have created so far. Its helped me get back into skating and feel comfortable sooner!

[@AyoMrB]

This tutorial is so good!! To answer your previous question, I never was able to get a 42 in the HC Evo but I'm almost 100% sure that's the size I need. I've got a 7.5EE in my CCM Tacks skates and they fit really good minus some navicular issues that are a problem with my feet, not so much the skate. I've just been using my 43 High Light V2 which are a tad too big, but a powerfoot insert snugs up the toe area that's a little roomy. One day I will find a perfect fitting pair of skates that I don't have to MacGyver to make it fit right :P

[@DeezSkates]

My Bauer Supremes are a 7D and the width of the 42 HC Evo is very snug on the ball of my foot. If you’re a EE in a half size bigger I would try them on before buying, or order from a shop that has free return shipping (I use inline warehouse). I have the Seba High Light in size 42 and it is just a tad wider than the 42 HC Evo (though my 42 evos are still breaking in).

[@kristofmucha952]

@@DeezSkates Did you bake your 42 evos?

[@DeezSkates]

Kristof, I did bake them.

[@sabrinab4914]

Hey I'm a beginner trying to learn other skills other then to just basic skate (forwards & backwards) & just come across you video today & i went out to practice on my inline skates ⛸ & by you saying make sure the back leg is fully straight whilst balancing leg is bent has made me get it right💃🏾 but I'm still going to continue to practice especially trying to alternate legs or should I just stick to my stronger leg? New subscriber & thanks for your informative video. Pls reply or can anyone help me with this question thanks in advance 😉

[@DeezSkates]

You should always try to learn each skill on both sides of the body for safety and efficiency. You’ll find this to be a reoccurring theme that I preach pretty hard in many of my videos.

[@djeedentracing]

Awesome description dude!!! This helped me so much on ice and the road. I like it so detailed due to the technical/drawings and a visual aspect. Keep this up!!! You earned a subscriber!!!

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Wait, are those Malazan Book of the Fallen on that book shelf???

[@jacobzurawski]

Great stuff dude, I hope this page is coming up for people when they search for skate lessons. I appreciate the high degree of detail in your breakdowns.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

By the way, that a good video, kinda wordy but you say some really useful stuff. I like the inclusion of the snow plough, rarely seen in KZbin inline skating videos for reasons I don’t understand. As an ice skater moving to inlines, I tried it and discovered it works, forwards and backwards, and it is a good workout for leg muscles. Actually it’s easier backwards. IMO it beats the t stop (which is poor on inlines). Interesting you mention a slide. I’ll see if I can make the wheels slide. Nice skating demos too, you’ve got good technique. 👍🏻

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

An addendum to my comment. I tried the snow plough again today, using a deep angle as you do, and it works. I was previously keeping the wheels near the vertical, 20 degrees tilt maybe, as per ice skating. Throwing in huge tilt, 60 degrees roughly, improves the breaking and allows a slide much more like on ice. 👍🏻 I wonder if this can be done at high speed, with the breaking effectiveness of the power slide? Obviously not as spectacular, but probably more useful. 🙂

[@0xccd]

Amazed by such a content! Thanks bro! Subscribed!!

[@prestonheldibridle2043]

You explain things so well. Thank you!

[@richardstanley1331]

Great job!! Fantastic breakdown.

[@jayhathaway4720]

wheel of time!

[@darkmaster2809]

You are the best, you know how to break down the real important details, love it.

[@kchappelle]

David, why didn't you demonstrate the hockey stop on rollerblades? That would have been useful. thanks

[@DeezSkates]

Hey, Nelson! I believe at the time I thought I had more footage of that, but when I got in the final stages of editing I realized I didn't have what I needed and it was too late.

[@jacka7241]

Ok, I have a sliding question... im learning a parallel slide (or a hokey stop) but I feel most comfortable turning to my left and having my right foot on the inside edge, however my left foot does not slide well and I can do acid and acid wheeling really well sliding on my right so do you think I should re - learn the acid on my left or change the direction of my parallel OR keep trying the side I feel best turning to.. if that didn't make sense dont worry 😂😂

[@DeezSkates]

I think the best thing you can do is practice one foot carving until you’re strong on the edges of both feet. Sliding on the outside edges is much more difficult than the inside. Carving drills will help a lot!

[@jacka7241]

@@DeezSkates ok thanks I'll keep trying 😌

[@heigolepla3946]

I basically have the exact problem with the hockey stop - the left foot just won’t slide on the outside edge. Gonna try one foot carvings. Thanks, Deez.

[@NikZvi]

the main thing in parallel slide (btw i'm not agree that it's the same as hockey stop, hockey stop is just the beginning of the parallel, to get the slide you need to drill much more) is the outside edge sliding of the back foot. So my advice is to make a focus on it. Acid won't help you a lot here because acid is usually done from the "preset" - you just put your foot into the proper position from the air (mb you use the different technique idk) but you have to turn the foot into sliding position constantly touching the ground. just forget about your front foot and focus on the back one, push more pressure into the heel. work on that entrance "turn-slide" and that will come.

[@brocmt]

There was a good vid on the official Rollerblade channel recently (Danny's Point: Slide to a Stop) where Danny did a parallel stop tutorial, really good breakdown.

[@Jkw211]

You are such a pro-tyvm for all these vids and into !🙏 (I subscribed after watching just one :)

[@JB-pd2le]

so much in depth stuff, great stuff. Im a complete noob looking to get into skating, this is awesome.

[@aa-ronheritage130]

Has anybody skated with a camel pack setup for hydration purposes. Just a thought since I'm going to be out skating in a masked environment? I want to be more equipped with helpful gear as well as good general sharing knowledge.

[@charlottekerr4312]

I have a way of falling that is worked into muscle memory so I do it every time I fall. Instead of falling and putting all the weight on my hands and wrists, I fall onto my hands, but before the weight is put onto them I roll onto my back. If I explained this well enough, I feel that you could use it to prevent potential injuries.

[@charlottekerr4312]

By the way, this is the most helpful anything that I have ever seen for skaters. This is absolutely amazing and so helpful.

[@batinimagus]

Another amazing video. The body awareness is just a superb thing! David, here where I live is currently in raining season, i can't go outdoors and practice :( As I just came back to blading, I would like to know if you can make a little tutorial for indoor exercises with the inline. I saw a video where the guy stand in V stance, bend the knees and do a movement of "extending then close the V", to get more stronger legs and control, so on more stability. Thank you in advance!

[@stefandevlin9081]

great video. I really appreciated the demos as you were explaining. Please more of that, also if you include demos while out on a skating session.

[@MrMokey24]

No Magic Slide, no Parallel Slide, those are the ones I still need to learn! :( Guess I'll just use the T-Stop for the time being, Powerslide kills your wheels and you end in a backwards orientation which is not the best for most situations, Powerstop is great, I already manage to do it in low speed for instant stopping. Another breaking technique I almost never see explained in detail is "Skiing" down hills at higher speeds. In steep inclines with higher speeds it gets difficult and I want to be able to do it feeling confident.

[@LordRalh3]

You get a thumbs up for Robert Jordan on your bookshelf

[@gabrielauld2896]

That hat is sick though

[@Johro66]

Hey, got a question, I have a bit of trouble with stability on some of the moves (and general skating) becoz I lean out (or "supinate") on my right ankle. It's not so pronounced when I skate on my 4x80 fr1's, but definitely becomes more of an issue on the 110 wheels or the wizard setup. You can probably see it in my videos. It's not something I can easily fix, I was in a bad crash years ago, pretty much flattened my right lower leg (was pinned between car and motorbike in a 60mph crash) and also damaged my left knee. Both healed after a prolonged hospital stay, some time in a wheelchair, crutches, all that, wore a brace for a while, (I still have a pair of screws in my left knee). I consider myself very lucky, as at the time, doctors were convinced I would not walk again. As it is, I can walk, run , jump, skate!, just like anyone can, but the way the bones healed in my right leg makes me supinate just a bit too much. Like, in normal rolling my right foot is not centered. My problem is I'm not sure how to remedy it, should I move the frame out a bit? My OCD screams at an off center frame lol.. Powerslide sell frame wedges.. Could those be an option? Or some kind of insole? Ideas appreciated.

[@DeezSkates]

Johro, I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m not an expert in that subject so I am not sure what could help, but I would try adjusting the frame just to see what might work. Just be careful and take care of yourself! As long as an option is not dangerous, it’s worth a shot.

[@IagainstI.]

Thanks for this. I'm on quads, and I'm realizing that my preferred way to stop indoors is the hockey stop( usually at a medium pace) Some people say it's dangerous, but I when I skate outdoors, I usually carve quite a few times so I find it easier to hockey stop because I'm used to the motion already. I didn't realize that it was because of the carving motion so now that I know, I can explain it to others

[@lbsublime2450]

Loved that transition at the beginning when you jumped, I miss you man & you know I love you bro. Hope to catch up with you soon.🤙🏼

[@DeezSkates]

Thanks man! I love and miss you too! We will get together soon! I can't wait to do some jam skating with you. Long over due!!!

[@FabiusPyromanus]

I love your tutorials.! But this one feel like it should have been split into several smaller ones..

[@DeezSkates]

I considered doing that and decided against it. The first topics are really simple, and this is kind of the pilot episode to a series. The others will cover one topic at a time, but the opening is stuff you need to know in order to follow the rest.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

A minor correction. The snow plough stop on ice uses the inside edge of each skate. My skates can be at quite an angle to the vertical if I really try to drop the anchors.

[@DeezSkates]

You’re not wrong. However, what I said in the video is contextual for roller and inline skaters who are learning ice. What I said was, in the beginning you learn to slide on the flats. Reason being you can find the least resistance there and learn your balance and sliding points. As you get comfortable there, you can then slowly feel out how much pressure you need on the inside edges. The reason I suggest learning it this way is because roller and inline skaters use the deeper edge push to break traction, but on ice, that is what causes traction, so they need to learn where the least traction is before attempting to execute this move.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Deez Skates You said in ice skating you snow plough on the flats. However, I agree with your comments, beginners must start gently, pretty much on the flats, or they’ll go arse over tit!

[@DeezSkates]

I did say that, but again, I followed that sentence with an explanation that you should begin learning that way and then transition to the inside edges.

[@wookie7916]

One of my favorite way and most stylish ways to stop on ice is a very high speed powerslide, with my body super low to the ground (I drag my hand on the ice for style points). When you slide like this on the ice, if you’re low and fast enough you will slide into your own “spray”, like a refreshing little snowstorm on your face lol

[@thememelords9491]

Oops I thought I didnt know the power slide I tried to do the t stop backwards and I did that I guess

[@manishpandey2083]

Thanks a lot. I was trying plough stop on inline, but it never actually stopped, my knees came together instead... now i know why.. Thanks again.

[@madisonalexis]

Hey David, I wanted to say thank you for your support towards my channel! You've got great quality content!😍👌

[@DeezSkates]

Thanks, Maddie! :D I love you're videos. They're very entertaining. My GF and I like to watch them together! I appreciate you stopping by my channel!

[@Johro66]

THE SKATES MAGICALLY APPEARED!!! AAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAA!! Excuse me I'll go back to the video now I'm only three minutes in.. Edit: around 7mins in, yes I kinda visualise this core /hips division and separate rotation as on an action doll, ha.. The way the top part of the body rotates on the bottom part, the core /hips divide. Uhh.. You know what I mean.