how to Power Slide on inline skates - how to slide to a stop

[@Snifffski]

Great tutorial 👏. Learning powerslide was a game changer for me. Knowing I could stop pretty reliably whenever I wanted gave me the confidence to get out and about more freely and to explore more and longer routes. Need to improve my weak side though. And then magic slides!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Yes, a solid stop is a must. My weak side defo needs work but balance is worth the effort. Thanks! 🙏

[@dof1977]

One of the best power slide tutorials I’ve seen. Would love to see something similar about magic slide which I currently struggle with.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thank you! 🙏 The magic slide is also on my list! 😁

[@nirmaljeetsingh4882]

Very very very helpful inspired video I am so inspired amazing video wonderful effort

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thank you! 🙏

[@rcfong79]

Upon reflection, the power slide is likely one of the most reliable, most accessible, and safest of all the stops available. To continue off my previous comment, I've been drilling the power slide the past couple days and noticed there is a very healthy margin of error. Even when you don't get it perfectly, you still have that support leg anchoring you while the other one slides. Other stops have their notable drawbacks, i.e., especially the riskier ones where both feet are sliding simultaneously (parallel slide, power stop) or won't stop you fast enough (soul slide, t-stop). The power slide is such a clean winner in my opinion.

[@RichHayterSkater]

@@rcfong79 My thoughts exactly. The power slide acts as an extension of my power stop, If I feel unstable I can simple push out into the power slide for stability. As a stop, it’s less effective than the power stop, magic slide, or parallel, but it’s easier to learn, requires less skill, and offers a nice blend of stability & efficiency most skaters will be comfortable with. I’ve be focussing on the Magic for a while now, and it’s quickly becoming a firm favourite! I’ll share more on this in the future.

[@rcfong79]

@RichHayterSkater That’s such great perspective. And the idea of using the power slide as a way to bail out of a impending power stop failure….that’s brilliant 🙂. But you’ve been skating for a while now and this video is a few years old. Just curious - what stop were you using before power slide, magic slide, and power stop?

[@RichHayterSkater]

@rcfong79 Power stop was what I used most, and still do, I only learned to magic slide a year or so ago, and only recently have I progressed it to point where I’m comfortable enough to start using it on the fly. It’s a great stop!

[@rcfong79]

@@RichHayterSkater yeah I saw you on that magic slide tutorial with @SkatefreshAsha . Great stuff. Her suggestion to place the hands to the side as if they were on a table top and then rotate off of that allowed me to learn it quickly. We skaters are blessed to have all of you excellent instructors! I gain a lot from each of your perspectives.

[@BladerzOfficial]

I'm actually currently working on a powerslide tutorial myself. Timing of your upload is uncanny. Great tutorial 👍

[@RichHayterSkater]

Cheers Dude! 🙏 This has been in the works for a while, it was filmed back in April! 😁 I know there are many tutorials for this, but I always find it helpful to have different perspectives when learning something new.

[@CatzzSkatesFamily]

You explained it very well. I never attempted to powerslide, but would love to try it out.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Pad yourself up and follow the steps! The first little side-to-side step is quite easy and can be done on grass. Go for it! You gotta crack a few eggs if you want to make an omelette!

[@lydson]

I learned the powerslide with your video. Thank you.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Superb! This makes me happy! Which method worked best?

[@lydson]

@@RichHayterSkater I'm using the second one, but training both to warm up and to work out on my weak side. I'm from Florianópolis, Brazil. Curiously, people here use the soul slide more.

[@RichHayterSkater]

In my opinion, the soul slide is a method best used for controlling speed, power slide is a method for stopping. But maybe that’s just me?

[@spokje]

Best tutorial out there, thanks! Especially the practice method clicked something for me.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks! I’m glad it helped! 👍

[@BladeDan852]

Excellent tutorial on the Power Slide stop. The second method is usually the one I use most which is the method I learn from the skate fresh Asha videos. Still working on those parallel slides that Bill S. guy sure does make it look easy. See ya on the next roll!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks! Parallel slides defo take a lot more work.

[@rcfong79]

Absolutely amazing tutorial. I’m only an intermediate skater that started 7 months ago. But your mention of the parallel turn as the basis for performing that second type of power slide was key for me in learning how to achieve it within 2 tries (I decided to go for that one first). Your explanations and detail are worthy of recognition. And of course you brought in Sub-Zero from the 90s - a nice blast from the past 😂. Happily subscribed - you are another inspiration (I found you via Bill Stoppard). I’ve learned a new stop today. Many thanks, Richard!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hey thanks! 🙏 😁 I’m so glad you’ve nailed your Power slide! I was buzzed after I learning it, too! Keep practicing! Thanks for your comment! Tutorials take considerable time to produce, it’s always nice to hear they actually help!

[@rcfong79]

@ I stayed up late at night just to try it, and I was so excited by the outcome, that I just kept practicing it for another nearly 2 hours. It was too much fun. All the credit to your good intentions of teaching the skills, technique, and what to look out for 😀. And your camera work makes it easy for us to follow. I know I’m going to learn a lot from you in this greatest sport of all. Thank you again from New Jersey, USA 🙂.

[@renton500cc]

This is a fantastic tutorial - thank you so much for making this. Am working the Powerslide at the moment

[@RichHayterSkater]

Glad you found it useful! They PS is a great stop!

[@annmchale3226]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@lukemarleau5701]

Fantastic video. You've got a great way of explaining each part of the move, piece by piece. The advice to drill first in shoes was really helpful.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful! 👍

[@dannysnowdon5713]

Great video and some really good tips, starting to get a few slides and power stops, so will definitely be giving these a go! Much appreciated 👍

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks for the feedback, Dude! 😁

[@edgar1013]

Thank you for sharing Rich. I'll work with this tutorial hopefully today.🤞👍

[@erpy5556]

Very good tutorial, thank you!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hope it helps! 👍

[@mannanmanu]

Best detailed power slide video ever.Love fm Bangladesh

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hey thanks! 😁 I’m glad you found the video helpful! 👍

[@alexavvisato9957]

You definitely deserve more and more subscribers in my opinion

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thank you! 🙏

[@fisherchi]

Thanks for the tutorial. I can already power slide doing the stepping method, but only on one side. I need to work on my other side since I can't do it on that side at all.

[@RichHayterSkater]

I defo have a favourite side. My other side is pretty to weak, to be fair.

[@davidschach7446]

Thanks for posting. This video is a great learning tool.

[@prismways]

Awesome tutorial!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks Dude! 👍

[@youngoffice-yt2592]

Hi If you continue to do this, will you ruin the tires?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Most stopping techniques will promote wheel wear.

[@youngoffice-yt2592]

@@RichHayterSkater thank you brother🤍🤏🏻

[@outdoorsports6768]

Very smooth and well explained! Btw...How often do you need to change/replace your wheels?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Every 6 months perhaps? You’re gonna need to rotate often when learning the power slide. And thank you! 😁

[@sth86]

fantastic explanation,s

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

Somehow i have really difficulty to make a inside turning step to get into the powerslide. I find it so much easier to make an outside turn. I also mainky transition from forward to backwards that way. What i prefer on the spin method is that you get much smoother into the break. You dont put you foot on the ground and somehow need to have the right angle and pressure instantly the moment you hit the ground, you just change the angle in the moment of transition until you got the right angle.

[@RichHayterSkater]

I tend to use the spin method as a safety net for a higher speed power stop. It offers just enough slide to avoid an abrupt stop that might tip me over, but not so much that it won’t stop me quick enough. I find the step method very useful when space is tight. I don’t need to consider the available space around me, i simply step directly into the stop. If I step out far enough onto that edge, I know my wheels can do nothing else but slide! 👍

[@BlackyRay_Patrick]

@@RichHayterSkater thanks for that comment. Let's see ill reconsider my thoughts maybe. About the slide. I can slide as much for both ways. I mean its just abput how sharp the angle between wheels and ground are. From the instant stop to a really long time long slide.

[@grumhelden]

As a fellow west coaster your videos are a twofer for me….totally forgot about the awesome paths in Largs

[@RichHayterSkater]

They sure are! 👍

[@ahmedislam4636]

Learned it from this tutorial thanks alot Wanted to ask if any of the 2 methods is safer at high speeds and on the street?

[@RichHayterSkater]

I’m glad you learned from this. I probably use the first method more than the second and try to keep the transition as quick and as smooth as possible since this is where mistakes are likely to happen.

[@alexavvisato9957]

I’m finally beginning to slide :)

[@RichHayterSkater]

🙌

[@robertgiacomo2655]

Nice

[@drewlawrence696]

I'll get there eventually ! Only just got my T-stop down. QUESTION: which is easier, jump-transition or slide ?

[@RichHayterSkater]

I find the little step transition to be easier as it can be learned at low speeds and on grass. Getting confident with that transition is key.

[@harshchaudhary2646]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@skatebackwards]

Excelente

[@RichHayterSkater]

🙏😁

[@hrs25803694]

Any tips on getting the front skate on outside edge easier for the second method? Do you put weight on the heel of the front skate to make it easier to pivot? My problem is the front skate can get caught when I turn. Doing it on smooth surface is fine though.

[@RichHayterSkater]

You gotta get really good with those parallel turns! Yeah, you need to be a bit lighter on the toe of the front skate - I probably explain these better in the Power Stop tutorial video I made, so check that out for more detail. 👍

[@hrs25803694]

@@RichHayterSkater Thanks for your reply

[@sedat4151]

Do the skates touch the ground during power slides? And are they expected to if so?

[@RichHayterSkater]

It’s not the aim to have your boot touch the ground, just your wheels. In my experience-and I can get pretty low on a power slide-it’s not something I can ever recall happening.

[@MrStrikemasterice]

th red and white skates look like the rb pro X. are they?

[@RichHayterSkater]

They do, but these are Oxelo’s MF500. These were available be for the RB Pro X. 👌

[@chinweoparaji111]

Would you powerslide while going downhill or should you just try to slow down?

[@RichHayterSkater]

I’d normally use slalom turns on a downhill to maintain speed. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXSVnGekadtqlcU

[@chinweoparaji111]

Good videos!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks! Hope they help you! 👍

[@josky6001]

don't forget to turn your wheels if you've been doing this all day :)

[@olafcarol8953]

Hey! Which wheels are best to use? What is the stiffness?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Most of these are 86A, but I’ve used 84 - 88A and don’t really find much difference. Harder wheels should slide more easily.

Can it be done with quite new 84A wheels ? seriously I am trying to get as much angle as I can and put all my weight on my skate which is straight but the other one supposing to break by sliding just get stopped abruptly as soon as it touches the ground perpendicular.

The surface is also not the smoothest but only gently granular

[@RichHayterSkater]

Very new wheels can feel sticky, but it your angle is low enough it won’t really matter. You’ll know when you’re low enough, you’ll just slide. 👍

@@RichHayterSkater thanks. So I’ll try harder and with higher speed

[@RichHayterSkater]

I’d nail that little transition step at low speed first, then you’ll be golden at any speed. 👌

@@RichHayterSkater finally made it this after on a smoother surface like prebuilt cement elements, not waxed ones but smoother than the shitty granular concret I was trying previously ! So satisfying when it slides a bit compared to just net stop ! 😁

[@sultanabran1]

trick is to get low and all your weight on the non sliding foot. get your chest on your knee. if you do that, you can slide at slower than walking pace.

[@spkfutsalspkdamoci]

Hi, does wheel hardness make any difference? Im using 76mm with 80A wheels, and its so difficult to slide, i can do a power stop, but it's not sliding at all, I even spin myself sometimes

[@RichHayterSkater]

@spkfutsalspkdamoci Yes, wheel hardness is a factor. Harder wheels slide easier, and 80A is pretty soft. 85A and above will give you the best experience. You will still be able to slide -I’ve slid using 76A wheels- but it will be more difficult. A few tips that may help: wear them in with a ton of power stops to remove the new-wheel sheen. & get super low on your sliding skate - anything will slide if the angle is low enough! Good luck!

[@sultanabran1]

@ wheel hardness does make a difference, however you can slide on any hardness on any surface, whether your wheels are new or old, IF you get very low and the angle of your skate to the ground is shallow. the way to get your angle shallow is to get very low. the way to get low is to get your chest on your knee which means all your weight is off your sliding skate. once you get low, it'll slide at very slow speed.

[@sultanabran1]

@ talking about hardness, new wheels and sheen just confuses people because those things aren't what gets the skate to slide. it's all technique.

[@Sshheeyy]

I tried this but I think it's still too advanced for me because though i can transition, I still put way too much weight on the sliding leg. i will come back to this comment once I can do this!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Have you tried using the opposite foot to slide? It might not seem intuitive but you might surprise yourself. 👍

[@Sshheeyy]

@@RichHayterSkater yes I've been practicing with both feet. I caught a mini slide just once. I recorded myself though and honestly I could bend my non sliding knee a little deeper and also angle my sliding foot more. If you'd like to take a look, it's currently on my ig story, inlineshey . Appreciate the prompt response, your videos are great

[@EvoJDR]

I have +90 hours of skating and practice and I still find the powerslide to be very difficult... unfortunately it's the best stop

[@RichHayterSkater]

Baby steps! keep practicing, you’ll get there. 👍

[@twistfire74]

i feel like ill never ken to this.

[@RichHayterSkater]

You will! Just follow the steps. Try it on grass. Try the simple lazy parallel turn, it’ll start to click. 👍

[@twistfire74]

@@RichHayterSkater I'm going to watch this when I go out so I remember the tips. Thanks Rich.

[@RichHayterSkater]

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