Inline skating / rollerblading - How do you do that?!

[@Snifffski]

Totally. And it's totally worth it. I can't do much more than just skate forwards - no backwards, no tricks, no stair rolls - but even I got a "How do you do that?" from a kid recently. Made me smile.

[@whittyskater]

Young kids often have some of the best/funniest comments. Unfortunately as they get older they just learn a load of abuse!

[@craftychatscafe6342]

Only a month, if even, on quads (rollerskates) and I got my first "how do you do that..." best feeling ever!

[@adnanuzun9033]

You are not the one :)

[@pseudo3857]

I'm only just starting out but on day 3 I was spotted by a little boy who probably had never seen anyone skate in his life. He was very amazed by my "skills" of not tripping. XD Kids are so pure

[@1975xtc]

"Slowly getting better every time I skate" - YES SIR that is what this is all about. Not only for skating but for everything in life. Mr Whittyskater thanks for another very nice skate flow I really enjoyed it. Seems like the weather in the UK was perfect for the official opening of the new skating season. Good job! Nice vid! Keep up the good work! Keep inspiring!

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for watching. 👍👊

[@Macolva]

Just purchased my first set of in-lines yesterday! Your vids have been a big part of that inspiration, keep up the great work!

[@irriterendenavn]

Yaaaay welcome

[@whittyskater]

That's awesome to hear

[@hk_turbo6497]

@@whittyskater your vids are all my inspiration And i hope you make tricks tuturials

[@aqua2768]

The calming music with your voice and the sound of the skates are the beeeest💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@barttrab]

Learning that you'd never skated before age 37 was a big deal to me. I started about two months ago, at age 60, also with no previous experience. I'm so inspired to see the level of competence you attained in such a short period. Maybe at my age I should have reasonable expectations for my own development. But being unreasonable has gotten me this far... I see that you don't have plans to post more, but your channel is a goldmine in its current form. Your instructional videos break things down into steps as good or better than the pro videos I've paid money for (i.e., demonstrating what it looks like when things go wrong!). I thank you for this terrific work. Bravo.

[@whittyskater]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment. Good luck learning!

[@FA-yuri]

学生時代にスピードスケートをやっていて、最近運動不足を解消するためにインラインスケートをはじめました。同じようで止まる技術が全く別の物で苦労してますがこのチャンネルのおかげで楽しんでます。

[@whittyskater]

見てくれてありがとう

[@chinkhuslenbatbayar9643]

It really just calms me when I hear you say "hello world." thanks!

[@lawrencecabrera5937]

Repetition is the best teacher and skating is the most fun I’ve had in years, got back to it for a year now from a 15yr hiatus. Great video!

[@whittyskater]

Welcome back buddy!

[@aymanxp8044]

I really love and enjoy seeing so many people appreciate skating in the comments section. However, thank you for uniting such people in one place and inspiring us all 🙏

[@whittyskater]

There really is a great community here on KZbin. I really appreciate everyone who takes the time to add their comments

[@RichHayterSkater]

Completely agree with you, Mate; it’s not always easy but I feel as though I improve with every session. It’s just so satisfying to skate. 👍 It’s a very similar experience to being a KZbin creator! 😁

[@whittyskater]

Yep little by little!

[@phandiem9953]

I just ordered my first pair of rollerblades last night. Your video inspired me a lot! 🤩

[@whittyskater]

Brilliant. Hope you like them

[@sama-jl5dd]

always a pleasure watching your videos! got my first pair of skates last week & i'm having a proper hard time trying to find my balance but i know it's going to feel much more rewarding when i finally feel stable on my feet

[@whittyskater]

Just takes a little time and practice but keep going and you will soon feel more stable

[@ScottStembridge]

Just found your channel, nice work! I bought my first pair of inline skates about 25 years ago, but never really got into it. They've lived in a box ever since. During lockdown my daughter wanted to try my sisters old blades and I dusted mine off. Scared myself shirtless! So I decided to master them and at 46 am loving getting into it. Cheers for your channel 🤙

[@whittyskater]

welcome back to skating! Hopefully this time you will stick with it. Have fun learning with your daughter

[@SkaegSkater]

Yes, another WHITTY vid to get me hyped for my weekend skate! These uploads make my week, please never stop. 1:37 not even phazed. Plus, "a bit of practice" giving some advice to the lads; well skated. When does the WHITTYskater audio book drop?

[@whittyskater]

Thanks alot for watching. I appreciate your support.

[@jaimycreemers6536]

A great video! I like the peace in this video with the voice over, really nice!

[@whittyskater]

Thanks for watching

[@SerialWheeler]

If I reach 70-80 yo I hope I'll be able to put my big wheels on, for extra comfort, and just amaze kids till they ask "How you do that, gramps?". Great clip!

[@nicholas9629]

Just wanna say a big thanks for the content you put out. This vid really encouraged me to go out on my skates today after sheltering from the rain for the past week. Did my first parallel turn, which also gave me a good way to slow down/stop, need to work on turning right though, my right knee really doesn't want to push outwards.

[@whittyskater]

Thank you for watching my content. It's great to hear you are enjoying the videos. 👍👊

[@cherrytomaatje]

Wow, you rocked those stairs! Great video

[@whittyskater]

Thanks alot

[@klisher]

Nice. You should have have told those kids it was magic hahaha. Good timing on the text when you stumbled off the step. I would say "Pleased the weather is improving.." but the last few day, not so sure.. All the best Take csre mate.

[@whittyskater]

Thanks buddy

[@fathmi]

Great video. I always get inspiration from your videos. Is it possible to make a video with a first person camera angle, so that we can see what obstacles are ahead and how you're overcoming them? That would be great!

[@ghgfyhhhgtghthuj6148]

You look really happy : ) good for you!!

[@whittyskater]

I'm always happy when I get to skate!

[@alessioa1641]

Great!!

[@rollykid]

Very nice flow, your videos are inspiring I struggle to learn to go backwards and powerslide stop ( the drag and at slow speed the powerstop are ok ), the sliding it's not that easy

[@whittyskater]

Just keep skating and practicing and you will soon start to get the hang of more and more techniques.

[@hk_turbo6497]

Im just like you dude, But after tring i fell in love with skating

[@sparksbakery]

It’s braking techniques that’s hardest for me, and I’ve definitely been riding the inside edge way more. I need practice. I bought fitness skates for leisure riding, been using them for fitness and street hockey practicing.That’s a mistake. Only when I’m rolling without pushing do I ride them straight up. Making sure you Don’t ride one edge is critical, as well as choosing the right skates and wheels. Don’t forget knee, elbow, And wrist pads as well!

[@Kornelia_the_cornetto]

I love how that lil pooch was running after you 😂😂 it reminded me of when a massive Labrador jumped in front of me and was braking his paws off at me and I landed in the bushes 😂😂

[@whittyskater]

Dogs can be a pain!

[@jakobc1998]

Great video as always. It takes plenty of time and purposeful practice to become a skillful skater - it really helps that rollerblading is such an enjoyable thing to practice! On an unrelated note: A while ago we talked in the comments about the squeaking noise intuition liners make. Did you ever find a remedy for that issue?

[@whittyskater]

No they still squeak! Didn't really want to try any oil or lubricant in case it ruins them so I just put up with the noise.

[@JDNS6]

Where is this? If you could, come roller blade in NYC!

[@younglion7099]

That dog wanted to have you for a dinner. Lol

[@SkaegSkater]

I both skate and train dogs as a hobby. Anecdotally, I find the dogs that react this way are simply over excited and under handled but as a human if I saw WHITTY rolling through my park I would probably start running after him barking from excitement too. In my mind the dog is just subscribing and commenting IRL. hehe.

[@roller.tv77]

👍👍🤩🤩~~

[@justdrum4fun]

Well, I'm still skating just about, still learning, progress is very slow as I don't get much chance due to a busy lifestyle & have to skate on a smooth surface as my rolling & scissor actions are not confident movements & due to that, at the moment it's s little but of fun but I am more screaming within from fear of falling even though I have all the padding one person could possibly wear ...... Hopefully I will overcome the fear & get it but I'm not holding my breath lol ..... It is one of the most difficult things I have ever attempted ..... totally alien to me currently!! 🙈🙈🙈

[@whittyskater]

The main thing is you are still trying. It's not always easy but the rewards will be greater. Keep going buddy!

[@mariussipas4933]

agree 150%

[@yolandac425]

Really like your videos, i live in Gloucester and looking for people to skate with, do you know of any groups ?

[@whittyskater]

I think there is a face book group but not sure how active it is unfortunately

[@Ithariuz]

Love your videos! Question: what knee pads do you use? I'm looking for a pair that's comfortable for longer periods (something that doesn't start to irritate with some sweat).

[@whittyskater]

REKD knee gaskets. Love them. Perfect for what I need. Comfy and fairly slim fitting but offer enough protection in a fall.

[@Ithariuz]

@@whittyskater Awesome I will check them out, thanks buddy! Also just wanted to say thanks for all your videos. You helped me decide to get back to skating after a 15 year hiatus. Awesome stuff! :D

[@secession77]

You forget to mention one crucial factor - you get nowhere if you have wrong skates. I'm skating since my childhood and now I'm 26 but the only progress I've started to see was after I switched from fitness skates to agressive ones. My heels are finally properly secured inside the boot so I have the necessary control to even skate forward for longer than a few kilometers. It was not possible to me before.

[@whittyskater]

Glad you now have some good skates

[@lBurrul]

Hey! Nice video. How good are the revolver wheels?

[@whittyskater]

I like them. I don't think they are quite the same quality as my previous undercover wheels but they were significantly cheaper and so far so good. I'll do a long term review on them in a few months I expect.

[@that1randomdude99]

Hey man quick question , my first pair of skates were 2018 fr1s and im going buy another pair of rollerblades this weekend , how would you compare the fr1s to the rollerblade twister x ? Which pair do you prefer ? For slalom i plan on buying a pair of igors and willl use either fr1 or the twister x for city skating / indoors until i get the igors

[@whittyskater]

It would be the FR1s. The Twisters are great skates but I can't choose them when I had all the comfort issues with them.

[@kongkeonpyo]

I watched a great video. Which country is there?

[@whittyskater]

Thanks. UK

[@kellyholland2902]

Do you usually skate around the same streets or do u sometimes skate around your "area" and adventure new places?

[@whittyskater]

I skate all over my city. It's great fun to explore. Check out some other of my vids and you will see I have been to lots of different places.

[@fernandosantos566]

2:24 The other question that children often ask when they see us go by: "are you a pro?" XD Question that does not arise this other specimen which one crosses frequently: 1:41. Dogs just want to eat our wheels. XD

[@whittyskater]

Dogs can be crazy sometimes!

[@eusofftai]

i just started learning…my current setup is a 4x80 243mm on a EU46 boot. Do i need to change to longer frames to suit my rather large feet?

[@whittyskater]

Possibly might make you a bit more stable but if you like 4 x 80 just stick with it.

[@josermtz]

Why'd you switch back to the original twisters?

[@whittyskater]

I'm using seba FR1 in this video not my twisters??

[@Elazarko]

I want to get out there already I just don't have skates. Can you recommend me a model that is a little better than the Macroblade 80 as a beginner? I'm 21yr i have good coordination, I'm a fast learner and I'm in shape. Should I just jump to a 100x3 or a 90x4 ? Can you possibly recommend some model that is a little better than the Macroblade 80 for example? ~ $200 I very much appreciate it thank you!

[@whittyskater]

I always recommend FR1s. Great all around skate. As for wheel size its up to you. Nothing wrong with 4 x80. I love it.

[@Elazarko]

@@whittyskater thanks for the reply. I've had some time to research I think I'm going to get the upcoming Rollerblade Maxxum XT (2022 version)

[@DashDrones]

After breaking my elbow last month, I think I need to watch this 🤣😂

[@JordannGeorge]

from skating?

[@DashDrones]

@@JordannGeorge Yep, decided to go down a big hill at the end of my skate session. Was obviously too tired.. Anyway, only a few weeks til I'm back out there :)

[@kkndcf]

Haha mate, broke my wrist pretty bad and had an op. It can be a dangerous hobby.

[@DashDrones]

@@kkndcf yeah man, but so exhilarating 😎

[@kkndcf]

@@DashDrones Yeah man, having cast removed this month. Debating if I will skate again tbh.

[@adnanuzun9033]

👻👻👻👻👻👻

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

I will add that practice does not make perfect. Practising the wrong method is damaging. I had that problem when learning to ice skate. After 3 years I took lessons, and I had to relearn everything, as I had got the basic techniques wrong, even though people were telling me I was a very good skater! I don’t skate locally, the roads are appalling (half inch stones half embedded in asphalt) and I hate skating near cars and random non skaters. Tennis courts for me!

[@whittyskater]

Well said!

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@@whittyskater Thank you. You obviously have more courage than me on inlines.