How to Roller Skate Downhill

Dirty Deborah Harry teaches you how to safely roller skate downhill by teaching you step-by-step backward skating method. Video includes tips on body posture, weight transfer, speed and more. Be sure to check out the "Outdoor Skating" playlist for more videos!
Video production: Adria McDonald @rollielocks / Music by / creativedifferences
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Bearings: Qube 8- ball

[@Hailleyscomment]

When I started watching you, I thought, "I'll never be able to do anything she can do" two years later, and now you're making videos about stuff I do on the daily. Wouldn't be here without you! Thanks, Dirty.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I'm so glad! That is really cool!

[@JaimeReis40]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Hi Deborah.

[@dolli818]

That’s inspiring! That gives me hope!

[@tanyabattaglia93]

@@dolli818 Right 😥😅

[@sophiehamilton1327]

Bless!

[@TheNaturaldelta97]

I went down the hill on my residential street facing forward and saw my life flash before my eyes. I know the neighbors thought I was losing my mind as I yelled the whole way down. I’ve never prayed so hard in my life. I sat on the curb for a good 20 minutes to gain my composure. Why did decide to learn to skate on my forties. Thank you for tutorials, you’re my skating shero

[@cherryberry444]

C. Moore hahah this made me laugh, thank you. i feel you though i’ve been in a very similar experience except i took a pretty bad fall :(

[@jansipennem7344]

Did you mean hero?

[@lawsdraws]

@@jansipennem7344 I'm sure she meant shero :D

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

This is LIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahah :)

[@claudinebrown4668]

I'm 52 and haven't started yet but so excited!!

[@daniellewalker3657]

"you get faster and faster and then you have to make decisions" - my decision process was literally 'fall on the grass or aim for the tree' 😂

[@charlesp26]

😂😂😂😂

[@VioletIsBulletproof]

I sprained both my wrists and am currently wearing a wrist guard so...at least u didnt try to grab a pole goin downhill and panicking to stop...

[@nataliamidzio]

This is me but with poles and lamp posts. I remember one time I got distracted by something when I rode into one and my legs kept riding on so I just sorta slowly slid down the pole 😂

[@bbrenesg]

Me right there 🙋‍♀️

[@marieclaireevans]

Meeeee

[@aignemakerofchase]

Whoa dirty, are you wearing a mic? Audio quality is 👌

[@aignemakerofchase]

And do tell about those boot covers!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

@rollielocks got a new mic and we are ready to make even better quality videos!!!

[@aquaopa1]

@@aignemakerofchase You can see a little mic on her swimsuit top As far as her skates go, they just look like sneaker skates

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

@@aignemakerofchase I really don't think those are covers. They look MUCH more like shoe skates....I've got 2 myself...and a pair of bunny slippers I converted, as well.

[@thenonbinarycrafter]

@@Dirtydeborahharry I really appreciate that, it makes the auto captioning work much better for deaf newbie skaters like me!!

[@milliebag]

Roller skating is starting to become abit of a trend on tiktok! Maybe look into making an account on there because people would definitely be interested and you could point them towards this chanel too! Love your videos keep it up

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Good idea!! Thank you very much. I will.

[@charlotterose6669]

@@Dirtydeborahharry yes pls do

[@swimminginthestars_]

me who can't even skip uphill - ah yes, interesting 👁👄👁

[@LaurLoVideo]

Shrugging off those “cool guy cyclists” and waving at the fire department car just shows how much of a lovely and kind spirit you are! Totally binge watching your videos and I’m so excited for my first skates to be hugging these toes soon!

[@ALaMode_Designer]

There’s a little hill where I live and it’s so daunting! 😭 If I’m able to learn this it’ll open up so many more spaces that I’ll be able to skate. Thanks, Deb!

[@daniellevega7480]

I was definitely in panic mode yesterday when I found myself going down a lengthy hill, facing forward and just telling myself, “You got this!” I made it safely but I’m here because I knew that was probably luck and I want to be better prepared next time. Love the ladder analogy and I will definitely being practicing this form now. Thank you!

[@braztno_traylove]

How to Roller Skate Downhill by Dirty Deborah saved my life yesterday! I just just just started skating and my husband took me out as he skate boarded and as we were going along he took me down this hill by mistake and I tuned myself around because I watched this video the night before and couldn't believe that I had to use it!! THANK YOU SO LOVING MUCH! YOU'RE OUTSANDING Deborah!!!!

[@cericroot4738]

This makes me want to find a hill and do it right now! I never realised why I've seen skaters go downhill like this, it makes total sense now! I think I need different style skates as my Bauers are too chunky for modern street skating! 12 yr old me would have been all over this, 38 yr old me is a little more cautious. Keep the videos coming!

[@ho0ol1gan29]

"Cyclist, think they're all cool" AHAHA

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

They were yelling at me! LOL!

[@Metroretro594]

haha punks

[@jacobovilla8240]

@@Dirtydeborahharry I was wondering what happened lol I saw you make a face as soon as they passed by

[@Charlie-im9iv]

Pre teens on bikes are the rudest people at my local skate park. They're weirdly vicious!!! Is that just my neighborhood or is that everywhere?

[@anasanz6742]

Sometimes they think they own the roads and nowbody else should be there, some can be really rude but Deborah did it great, just ignore them and keep smiling ❤️❤️

[@jehewinudenjijaja6458]

You and Indy Jamma Jones are the only reason why I decided to skate again after I broke my wrist at a friends birthday party while skating for the first time. I was so scared to skate again but then I found your amazing tutorials and I found Planet Roller Skate and I was motivated again and now I try and skate everyday. I love you and Indy so much you guys inspire me ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awwww I am really happy to read this :)

[@christianclark2748]

I broke my wrist after my first week of inline skating too. It took a lot of courage to get back on the skates, but I did it and I'm so happy I got back into it! I just bought myself a pair of quads... Only ever been quad skating once in a rink. I'm stoked to go out later!

[@TheOneTheyCallDean]

Man. I'm happy to hear that guys! 🤟☀️🌴

[@hollywood5703]

I had broke my wrist skating about age 10, some guy pushing me hard from behind. I always wear wrist guards now.

[@louiseg1117]

I did this yesterday, and it really works! I braved a big (to me) hill and did it backwards, and I kept control the whole way. Thanks!!

[@tamarafajinmi]

I’m so happy! This is exactly the video I needed! My apartment has slopes outside every exit and I literally have to walk down them in my socks then put my skates on cos I had not idea how to control my speed downhill😅 thanks so much!!!👏🏽🎉

[@moxipoximoxi]

You're a really good teacher. Thanks for teaching us all your movements, you're really cool🤙

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I appreciate that!

[@Hailleyscomment]

I also love that you show skating can be a life long endeavor. I hope I'm still skating when I'm your age. And I hope get to skate with you someday soon when we find out "new normal" in life.

[@pannitoth8075]

This is soo useful😍last time (and also first😂) i tried going down hills i fell so hard one of my buttcheeks turned blue😂

[@nikkix6972]

Yup. Smurfbutt here too 🤣

[@daisytassy5632]

I’ve been watching your videos for a whole week and I’m completely obsessed with your personality and voice. Please never stop teaching

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kaysaysso]

Things I wished I knew before 😭 I fell SO hard going downhill earlier today (that’s gonna hurt in the morn). Sat down watched this vid and gave it another go and was successful 🤜🏾 Thank goodness for you 🙏🏾

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Get it Kaysha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@claggyart]

Hi Dirty, I got my first skates only few days ago for my 39th bday. Love your energy! Can't wait to be so comfortable as you are. I'm a big fan already. Hugs from Ireland:-)

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Happy birthday!! Have fun!!! Greetings from So Cal!

[@clotasantana62]

You are the best! Never stop posting videos please!!

[@greathag]

I tried this last week (on my literal 3rd day of roller skating ever) and it was totally empowering and game changing. THANK YOU!

[@neevemcgrath5588]

Going down hill has always been a worry for me! I remember as a kid going down the hill in my neighborhood and always having to bail into the grass. This is amazing, can’t wait to put this into practice. Thank you for sharing your expertise ♥️

[@JaimeReis40]

It seems easy, on the descent that you are making on the road in Downhill. Send more of your videos. They're crazy. What I still need to learn, to get there Deborah.

[@bettynuckolls3050]

Thank you. This gives me anxiety at the thought but girl, I swear I’m only descending backwards from here forward. You’re awesome! 👍🏼

[@YoungMagestic]

audio sounds crisp!!! thanks for these great outdoor videos!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them!

[@babyjujucrow4057]

This is gonna save my life! Today I launched myself into yards two times because I couldn't carve down the hill going forward! 😂 Thank you for this, I'm going to practice this asap!

[@idk-tm6qf]

i love your energy so much! youre so kind, you make me even more excited about getting into the roller skating community !

[@NoNo-en4cr]

Just in time! Thank you so much for keeping us entertained and learning new things

[@skywarrior1122]

Always the best instructional videos and what a difference the mic makes. Keep em coming Dirty, you ROCK!

[@trina1]

Hey ❤ I recently started watching your videos from all the way in England, and before I know it I'm ordering skates online which are due to arrive this Thursday!! By the way I love these videos and your amazing personality and teaching skills - Thank you so much!! 😍❤ Skating isn't much of a cool thing here and I'm kind of nervous about doing it in front of other people 🤷‍♀️

[@thedollsofchaos]

Argh! Yes I’m in England too and just started! Also nervous of practising in front if people haha!!

[@elizabethoconnor1493]

So am I, it's ok! I'm just starting out after subscribing here. We can look stupid from across the world together

[@katefinch]

UK here too! Joined roller Derby intake classes in January, obviously been called off months ago so I'm skating outside regularly. I love these videos they really help!

[@trina1]

@Wilson Combatgirl Thank You!!

[@amygarrard5221]

English skater here too 🙋🏻‍♀️ I love indoor skating but can’t transition and my backwards skating is limited, so the idea of skating outside where it isn’t the norm is terrifying! Watching all of these videos to encourage me to get out and skate!

[@JoJoMaMa_]

Yaaasss, Deb. You’re the queen! Thanks for always making such clear and FUN videos. ♥️♥️♥️✌🏼

[@MMgirlie13]

Your videos are the best! Thank you for all of the quality content! Hope to see you around Long Beach!

[@Marsfruit]

I love the way you talk hahaha so much energy makes me so happy! Thank you for all the information I just ordered my skates can’t wait to get started :)

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Have fun!

[@RechurchedTV_10]

Yeah I wish I would have seen this video about 24 hours ago. I came barreling down a drive way forward grinding my toe stop on my new skates and I had a decision to run into a new truck or an old truck. I ran into an old truck after hitting both of my legs just under my knees and ended up under the old truck. I love the ladder analogy. I’m ready to go back and practice

[@shellibabick]

Oh my lanta! You’re GOOD! I needed this lesson! Thank you so much my friend! Love you! ❤️😘

[@shellyangeles3458]

Started rollerskating about two weeks ago and absolutely loving it*-* Your videos are soooooo helpful!

[@feel.fantasy]

The skates you’re wearing in this video are SO cute I love them!!! Also I started with your beginner rink videos so I could feel ready to try my local place without embarrassing myself too much and now I’m just watching everything you’ve made for fun haha

[@bizzybee2299]

Lol she read my mind as my jaw is on the FLOOOR watching her skate backwards down this hill! I know she is a professional but I can’t help but imagine my accident prone cubby butt trying to go backwards down a drive way let alone a street! I love it! Thank you for encouraging confidence! Can’t wait to be at this level!

[@lindavaldez2400]

Debbie, I am a beginner and you and the best in teaching how to skate out of all the other you tubers....no doubt! No offense to the other you tubers... one love. Debbie u are so descriptive and explanatory to the tee. And the way you reference certain moves to be looked at in a different perspective to help understand really works. Love it...love u...love skating. I’m 39 and I’m gonna skate and dance my tush like I am a teen. In a safe way of course😝😁😉

[@elizabethoconnor1493]

What a powerful intro! You inspire me every day, Deb!

[@mrsmcavoy6380]

Great video! Love your energy and kindness, you have amazing teaching skills, very clear to understand and super informative. I haven't skated for almost 30 years and now I'm very excited to get a good pair of roller skates to start practicing all your lessons. Thank you so much, you are truly an inspiration!

[@BrunoooHop]

What a great teacher!! Your videos are nice, encouraged me to buy me skates and learn. Everyday I learn more from your tutorials and put it on practice. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️

[@nancycormier4416]

Thank you so much Deborah for all the tricks you give us, it’s helping very very very much! Love u, Nancy from Montreal Canada 😎😍🤩

[@_strawberry_fern]

Love your videos!! You're an amazing teacher!!

[@zoraowen6672]

You're such a great teacher! I find understanding how to copy movements difficult, but you're so easy to understand, you really think of everything. And the energy and confidence is infectious! You make me so excited to learn roller skating :)

[@DanielaRodriguez-vh8sr]

Omg you're so amazing! Thank goodness for ur existence 👑 i was so nervous about trying hills and after watching this i feel so confident that i can do it! Baby hill first☝🏽 hahaha!

[@CredendoVidas]

You are simply awesome and you're great at teaching skating by breaking down every bit piece by piece. Lots of love from the Netherlands ❤️

[@thedollsofchaos]

Just found your channel! I love your personality so much!! Trying to learn how to skate and I love watching your videos for help/instruction. I’m a complete beginner and still very wobbly so not going near any hills anytime soon but I enjoyed watching this!!

[@claudinebrown4668]

Awesomeness!! Thanks from NC!! I can't wait to get my skates!!

[@Gloria-dd9sr]

I have trouble with "linearly" too haha, I just think 'lynn-E-early' and I'm good. I love your energy. Your confidence is contagious, somehow! I'm waiting for my skates to arrived and I get so stoked watching these videos

[@beverleyhunter7788]

Love this lady... she's given me so much confidence to try things (initially in the house first lol) and excel in the course I took last year. Thanks Dirty

[@ryleyg3114]

i live in a very hilly area and wiped out big yesterday, this is so helpful. going backwards is so practical but yet i never thought of it

[@kenkrauklis765]

I love all the detail that is included in your videos. You make a awesome teacher Dirty D!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I appreciate that!

[@triciawashington4295]

Your helping me get better everyday!! Today I’m gonna try and get out of my parking spot to the street. This will help me so much!!

[@anasanz6742]

Had a great day today!!! I finally managed to go down a big and rough floor hill for the first time going backwards and I didn't fall over not a single time, this has been my biggest target for the last weeks and I am feeling very proud, I went very slow though but I will keep practicing to improve my speed, thanks again Deborah for your great help, your videos are the best 👍🏻❤️

[@msconnleon]

These videos are just too good!🛼

[@denisewelder286]

Fantastic! Can’t wait to try it out. Wish I’d know of this last week when I was going down a slight decline. I ended up going too fast and bailed to the grass. Didn’t fall, though!!

[@idontneednodoctor01]

Thank you so much for this video. I am so looking fwd to buying some skates and practicing this !! Best skate instructor!!!

[@scoodles007]

This video is so helpful, I spent all day being scared of hills and now I can’t wait to practice this tomorrow!

[@evacassel1836]

Yay!!! I’m so excited to try this! There are a lot of hills in my neighborhood and I’ve been too nervous to try any of them. This will help expand my skating world by a LOT!! Thank you so much!!! You’re the best!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Good luck!!

[@julieosborne5005]

I have watched this video all the way through at least four times, and finally it's clicking when I'm actually going down a hill that would otherwise be scary! Thank you so much for all your tutorials. I swear every time I skate I think "what would Dirty say"!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad it was helpful.

[@JKoabieDiamondSEWEnt]

Thank you for all of the information, tips, and encouragement 💪😎 you rock Deb👍😁

[@toyacoco]

I don’t know how I missed this video! Great tips Deborah! I’m terrified to try this, but I accept this challenge! I’m tired of being petrified when I pick up speed going down a hill lol I can never predict how steep it will really be until it’s the moment of truth and I have to plan a quick escape 😅😂

[@Scorpiofireoracle]

I really enjoy this technique, I use it all the time!🙏💗

[@elenadessert7432]

I loved that tutorial so much. It’s something I’ve been thinking about as a new skater who lives in a very hilly area. It just seems impossible.. but this video gives me some tools to work with. Now if only our roads were as smooth and pothole free 😅 but I’m totally trying this somewhere with a baby hill to start. One of the first injuries I had was a downhill section with a 90 degree turn at the bottom. I was in way over my head and bailed into the grass lol 😂 that took a dump on my skating experience for sure haha. Thank you! You’re the best. 🥰

[@aurelieth9144]

You are such a great teacher! Your explanations are so clear, it really helps! I started watching your videos a few days ago and now I can’t stop :) You will be with me every time I go training outdoor. Thanks!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YAY! I am so excited for you.

[@KDIY]

Dirty! you are the best!!! The one time I tried to skate downhill I couldn't look back and keep straight. Your video makes so much sense! Now I know what I did wrong. Stay strong and safe!

[@eatandbehoopy9937]

I ❤️ Dirty Deb. Another FANtastic lesson.

[@matini-hd]

Good morning Dirty Queen of skating! I am a new follower and I live in Germany. Well, I bought my first pair of skates and I will be wearing them in the week end - feel so excited! Your videos are so inspiring and you make things look so easy! I won't start my little skating adventure by rolling down a hill, of course! Just felt to tell you that you are a very inspiring teacher and that you explain the moves with simplicity. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful tips and tricks - God bless you! Big hug from HD! (Heidelberg)

[@tarap5618]

Love your teaching style!! Very clear, entertaining and easy to follow. This technique has had me very intimidated but now I'm ready to give it a go. Thank you so much!!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@amyluella1776]

Oh....you are so awesome Dirty! You have the best instructions!

[@codytam636]

looking to buy my first pair of skates this weekend, and even though i have 4-5 years of 'skating experience' in the form of ice skating lessons, i know that this is super different. your videos seem super helpful, and your personality makes it all the better :D

[@ricocial7147]

God bless you! I want to feel the wind on my face while skating again, just the way I used to when I was a little girl. I'm so thankful I found your KZbin channel. LOVE the way you teach!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I know that feeling you are after! Keep it up!

[@CynefinSnowBunny]

Love this! I skate up hill to my local park, do some drills, then pick my bail out spot for the way home when I’m out of control down the hill 😂 Time to practice!

[@CarlyGarzaArt]

LOVING these outdoor videos, Dirty! Looks and sounds great

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

My pleasure!

[@JanaVanana]

Dirty, you are so much fun to watch! Nice greetings from New Zealand. Can't wait to get my skates and try this!

[@jadam8844]

I just discovered you. I was never taught to skate. I was a street skater from childhood into my late teens, just skating the streets; steep hills, curbs, cracks, traffic etc and I had to figure it out on my own. We didn't have protective gear back then but I always felt safe because I used my instinct. I was also very comfortable on my skates because I skated every day and I have a dance background. Later I found a rink, but I preferred street skating and doing parkour moves on skates; jumps, spins....it's so free being outside. Loving your training videos, and I also enjoy watching the black community and their incredibly cool skate groups, and now I've pulled out my skates again years later, my muscle memory kicked in and I'm skating again, after a long time. There are no rinks where I'm at, so I'm looking forward to the local basketball court for now. Gratitude for sharing your knowledge.

[@bambam6231973]

This was soo dope I need those skates during quarantine.

[@astridryanotoole3800]

Can't wait to try this! Your videos are just wonderful Dirty! ❤️ I bought my first pair of skates around two weeks ago and I've been watching your tutorials every other day, you're a ray of sunshine ✨ my mum and my two friends have now bought skates too and your instructions have us flying around on them already 💜 thank youuuu x

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them! You guys have just formed your own skate gang!

[@clairec531]

You're really cool, thank you for teaching us how to skate!

[@mariescoco]

You are such a good teacher Debbie!~ Your descriptive details are well worth it! Muscle memory will kick in and always becomes natural eventually! More backward videos please outside.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you very much. I will make more backward / outdoor videos.

[@LadyBloved]

You are soo lovable so glad I found this video! Saw part one on planet skate! You rock!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!!

[@The1pattyG]

Subscribed! I started with inlines and thought I could never learn how to properly use my quad skates, but these videos are amazing! I'm sure I'll be skating all around my neighborhood in no time! Thanks so much!!☺

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@HitchcockBrunette]

Gosh, I needed THIS! I am a beginner, one month in and live a few blocks up on Alamitos... So when I go to the beach this is my access - and Ive been using the stairs out of fear and no knowledge of the fundamentals needed to access a bold decision like this. You cover everything a few of us have been needing! THANK YOu for speaking to a beginner, and making sure we are SAFE whilst referencing technique. No one like you, Deb!

[@carlypope12]

Your videos are SO helpful!!! Thank you!

[@niccic.]

You are just SO GOOD! Thank you for explaining all these skating ways e means!!! You're a Great Instructor! Annnnd super cute skates!

[@Gabiemarie]

You literally have taught me so much. I always wanted to learn how to skate and I’m learning at 25 lol but I’m so happy you make these videos 😭🫶🏼

[@patusrohus]

Dirty, I am so happy that you have this KZbin channel! Every time I open KZbin, I end up watching lots of your videos and learning a lot. I revisit your videos over and over in order to practice. You're so clear about every movement, and you explain every detail in full extent! Your tutorials are concise and I find them to be very helpful. Plus, you're so charismatic! I can't put into words how much I appreciate all the time and effort you've invested in this channel. Thanks to you and your team. ♥

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Wow, thank you!

[@elizabethwhitehead2722]

I just discovered your channel because I'm thinking about learning to skate...You give me life ahah!!! I think I'm gonna do it!

[@ct3pfd817]

Takin it to the next level👏🏻💪🏼. Solid info

[@natashaadams7755]

I love your videos! They are super helpful. I kinda discovered how to this on my own but your explanations make so much sense to me and I think about them when practicing. I didn’t know the back arm could help turn! And looking back is probably a good idea too. I’ll be as good as you one day 😉

[@gabbywood-mcg7164]

I just ordered my skates. I'm so excited! Thank you for making these videos!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them!

[@kvan335]

dude I as literally looking for this exact video whem I got a notification... Thanks Dirty D!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@hollywood5703]

It's amazing how the toe stops hold up with all that dragging! Love the glasses. ♥

[@Skatingforserotonin]

I never would have thought about going backwards downhill! Makes so much sense! Thanks!

[@nicolasortiz5534]

I skateboard and just stumbling upon your channel you make it look fun I'm gonna have to buy a pair

[@linz4198]

Tried this the other day on the last 1/8th of a hill in LB. when I knocked my knee in toward my front foot i ended up turning. so now i can see how you lead in the direction of the heel as you have said before. it is challenging to control and I feel very unstable, but will keep trying. Thank you! Now I'm teaching my 13 year old friend all the things you have taught me this Quarantine. Spreading the love

[@TheOGJLaw]

your videos are the best - so entertaining and helpful.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you think so!