Lateral Movement on Roller Skates

[@Fayedxmilkshaik]

i love seeing that you and Planet Roller Skate have linked up !! a growing skate community, is a good skate community ! 🥳

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yes! I have known Indy for years and we live in the same town so it all makes sense :)

[@Fayedxmilkshaik]

Dirty School of Skate now we just wait for a 50k giveaway! 👀 😂

[@elleyj1754]

@@Dirtydeborahharry the Christmas vid she and Banzai did at your rink is one of my all-time favorites. I will never forget your advice about showing our skates some love!! 💜

[@sonniejohnson4142]

You girls are starting a movement, how epic!

[@julianalmonster]

guuuuuuurllll this is like science. sometimes i just watch your videos to learn deep inside about the tecniques like body weight on the wheels and stuff like that and i feel improving so much while a beginner, it's really mind blowing. thank you

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

It's all physics they say!

[@dianna3527]

Today this morning, I got roller skates and during those few hours of skating around I went from holding the wall to skating around carefree. I watched some videos of yours and learned a lot! Right now I can go a bit fast while skating even though im a beginner.

[@benreev2811]

Dirty Deb, you are one of my favorite KZbinrs! Not only are you gifted on skates, but you're equally as good teaching this stuff! Its because of you I finally took the step and bought a pair of Riedell's, now I just need to go practice lol. Let us know when you come to the ATL, would luv to take a pic with you ( Cali Superstar).

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

So happy for you! What rink do you skate at?

[@benreev2811]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Sparkles of Smyrna or Golden Glide. I would like to go to Cascade (www.cascadeskating.com/), but I'm not that good yet!

[@sonniejohnson4142]

Let me know also, if you're ever in in ATL although I'm coming to you and your rink at my one year mark to celebrate the end of my challenge!

[@KennedyPearl]

@@benreev2811 how is the Smyrna Sparkles? I go to the one in Kennesaw; also the rinks in Cumming and Lilburn. I'm not ready for Cascade yet either. :)

[@benreev2811]

@@KennedyPearl I see you like to spread it around, in that case you should definitely give Smyrna a try! The Sunday night roll is a good place to be for adults.

[@melodiethomas9780]

I’m so addicted to your videos this is all I watch I’m trying to get back into skating your videos are very helpful thanks so much

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Happy to hear that!

[@meganhume551]

Research your boot choices carefully, different brands are better for some feet. Jackson boots are best for wide feet, Riedell run more narrow and Edea have a unique shape that doesn't suit everyone's feet. Sometimes custom is best, my left foot is a full size smaller than the right and it was a huge difference when I finally got my Harlick custom boots. Really cool to see the support for others in the skating world here too. I don't skate too much on wheels, seems so much harder than on ice, but your videos are spot on for all genres of skating.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Great advice! Thanks so much.

[@strangemagick8903]

Okay Sis!!! I dreamt it. Lmbo I WILL be purchasing some skates. Keep these vids coming, your energy is so 'feel-good'. 💙

[@cigargamer955]

Im on the east coast and we have style the some might call snap skating. At some point can you talk about the different styles of skating?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

That is a great idea!!!

[@cigargamer955]

I have not skated in 10 years... still have my skates. Your videos are a great help and motivator....

[@TheSchmuck01]

@@Dirtydeborahharry This would be great! I'm learning a bit from artistic skaters, a bit from derby skaters, a bit from inline bladers, and sometimes they have quite distinct views on how to do particular moves and each style can be pretty adamant that their way is the "correct" way 😆

[@droshiroable]

You are SO good at teaching! I am 51 and look forward to my first skates one day soon. In the meantime I find myself binge-watching your videos and thinking to myself : "I can do that!". I'm sure I'm not the only one you have totally inspired. Your technique expositions make them seem entirely possible.

[@hercthecatt]

love your videos so much! they have greatly improved my ability to skate, and i thank you for that! one little suggestion i had was to call your "snack area" a "snack pack!" lol. keep doing you, girly!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

hahhahaha! I want a "snack pack!"

[@alexiswilson7486]

Dirty School of Skate mee too lol

[@superheroautodetailing1864]

Could you do a video on the classic roll bounce AKA Jam skate moves

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YEP!

[@elleyj1754]

💜💜💜

[@elleyj1754]

Dirty I was going to try these today and realized what I'm doing is actually carving right and left with parallel turns instead, where my weight is on the back foot. It took all my courage to even consider putting my weight on the lead foot to turn. I guess I will try breaking it down into smaller steps and just work on shifting my weight and rolling with it, before actually turning with it. Also thank you for another amazing video. You catch me in the damn feels in EVERY video!! LOL

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Your weight can go on the lead or follow foot as long as the foot closest to the direction of turn is in front. Experiment with weight on front then back. Make sure you are using a split stance.

[@elleyj1754]

@@Dirtydeborahharry thank you!!! I'm nervous, but I will try it 💜💜💜

[@Narutojalisagirl14]

You have no idea how much your videos have helped me skate. My balance is better, my turns are sharper and my flow is getting better. Thank you soooooo much dirty deb for these videos!!!! 💖💖💖😄🙌🏿

[@Hailleyscomment]

You're my favorite, Dirty! keep making content!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you :)

[@AbigailKwan]

I'm literally binge watching your videos. Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Got so much to learn from you xx

[@oli3628]

I'm from Spain and your channel are helping me a lot!!! Thanksss!!!!!

[@ceceliathomas5551]

I stopped competitive skating in 2002. You give hope to strap on and get with it again. You're good at what you do. Thank you.

[@lorenzoleonard3681]

Your videos teach me alot thought ..I m better than I ever was ...still getting better

[@CindyBallreich]

You should get those Saturday kids to fall for you so you can demonstrate avoiding falling kids

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I should! hahahhahaha!

[@susanlawrence7562]

Yes I agree! I have been avoiding certain rinks that are full of falling kids. It gets really irritating I just want to leave.

[@MissE832]

Yaaasss! Falling Child Avoidance video for sure.

[@canyonmoon3773]

Omg lol

[@rochellemurrell4146]

Don’t forget the additional skate mate obstacles. The falling kid goes one way and the skate mate goes another way. It’s horrible!

[@armoredcat1]

Thank you for another awesome lesson! What impact do the tightness or looseness of your trucks have on lateral movements and changing edges? Could you do a video on truck adjustment. I'm a new skater with just out of the box skates.

[@Sandy-ul4su]

Please make more videos you make roller skating look so fun and you are a fantastic presenter!! I’m about to start learning

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you :)

[@ynvkeenu]

Thank you Deb for another great video! I love that you teach us newbies the fundamentals cause they matter. 🙂 everything you share is a nugget of information. if I had of learned this a few months ago maybe I wouldn’t have gotten hurt. 😩Appreciate you! 👍🏾

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

awwwww hope you have healed up!

[@Asram_Arts]

Man i was thinking about get a skate today and i found this wonderful channel, i had my doubts about buying a skate but then i just watched five vids of your channel and now i really wanna get some skates, loved your videos, so i'll subscribe

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's roll!

[@Asram_Arts]

YEAAAH, sure!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lebirdnoir]

This is the video I've been needing! Now I have the basics to skating downhill broken down step-by-step. Thank you!!

[@crafty_mamaw5220]

I skated for the first time in probably 30 years Monday at my grandsons birthday party. I only fell once so considered it a win lol. I’ve been watching your videos ever since and am determined to be the skater I used to be. Thank you for the info and inspiration.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

THAT is a win!!!! Go back and I promise you will have the most incredible memories with your grandson. Skating brings the generations together.

[@kdunn2928]

You have done it AGAIN! Thank you for elevating us Aunty Dirty Deb 🥰. I like the intro music too

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!! Intro music is courtesy of Adria's son who is extremely talented.

[@robsheiffele6181]

Thanks Deb...another great video.....you have virtually taught me how to skate over the past several months!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

yeah :) so happy to read this!

[@jeannerleclaire]

Oh I love watching you skate! I have learned so much. So how is that man behind the camera? Lol

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Xavier is great! I am going to post a video of him soon. My friend Adria is now filming. X is too busy getting too good rolling!

[@mackenziecasper378]

I love watching your videos! My goal for 2020 is to learn how to roller skate. I've been wanting to learn for a long time now and feel I should just go for it. I am nervous because I've had knee surgeries. How hard is skating on your knees? I can bend them just fine, I'm mostly worried about how much pressure goes to the knees?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I can not emphasize how important it is to take it easy and have a measured plan in place. Your knees will be able to hold your weight, in place over time, as your hips and core get stronger. Make sure that you warm up every time you skate and skate for short periods of time and rest.

[@prolificF8]

Consider getting some knee pads to prevent injury. I ordered helmet, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads... especially for outdoor practice.

[@itsyourboikyrie4513]

Oh shoot the editing is on point 🔥

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

All thanks to my gal Adria who graciously offered to help.

[@marthadelreal7585]

I got new skates yesterday and my mom had to help me course I forgot how to use them then I watched a video of yours and boom I got it

[@hyadarooko]

Thanks for the video! From your explanation it seems I have been doing this unknowingly with bad technique. Winter rain has made it impossible for me to skate lately but hopefully I will get to practice the correct way soon.

[@thehussynexgen]

I have missed a few of you vid, chronic condition has flared so not been up to skating, but I missed watching you and the inspiration you light up in me and my husband for skating, but the weather is not fun in 🇬🇧 at the mo which puts a dampener on things as well. If I had a passport I’d defo consider a visit to long beach and Venice’s beach 🏖 xxxx

[@RayzelMelik]

Thank you so much!!! Love this video!!! Btw, one of my favorite sounds ever is this squeak of the trucks and the wheels hitting the floor. The part when you're showing how to twist on the ball of the foot could be an ASMR for me hahhahah Can't wait to try to do this turn! Love your videos!!!

[@EvaLindellJonsson]

Love this! 😍 If you would like suggestions, it would be great with an episode about side surfing 🙂

[@Papayajuiceey]

This has seriously helped me so much! You're an amazing teacher, wish I had you!

[@roller_bunny]

Hi Deb, following on from your video on how to do a spread eagle, my skate friends and I would like to know how to continue on from the spread eagle and skate sideways..... with your feet .

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

We can do that!

[@katherinebeck1916]

Mechanical specifics of every movement required for technique are excellent.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you very much. Sometimes I feel like I go too into it ...

[@katherinebeck1916]

Not at all! What makes you a great teacher is that you remember what it's like not to know how. First we have to know which part of our body to use and where to put it. It sets us up for balance, strength and helps prevent injury.

[@monicalao7794]

You describe things so well! So easy to follow!Your videos has already got me skating better already and I’ve just skated in the house ! Lol.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@spanishcamarillo]

Are you kidding?! I love watching you!!!😍😍😍😍 I bought a pair of roller skates last week after watching you roll down the hill in long beach backwards!🤯 I've been practicing ever since. 🥰

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dwaynetempest3433]

I remember skate lessons at Warrington roller skating rink in Pennsylvania on we're just young Lads and we all got Circle and they taught us to do the hokey pokey you know how to do that and the other thing is northeast PA was big roller derby have you ever roller derby and can you show us some of it thank you great job

[@AshA-mw3xl]

Dirrrtyyyyy!!!! Yay!!! You make my day Deborah!! Thank you and God bless you!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!

[@mollygilmore1565]

Urrrr amazing u have taught me lots 😁😃😍

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you :)

[@margeauxmcclelland3338]

Great information - thank you! It's my goal in 2020 to spend a lot more time on my skates so I can become a confident skater capable of skating all kind of terrain. Thanks, Dirty Deborah!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I love your goal!

[@fisherchi]

I'm actually an inline newbie skater and finding most of what you're teaching works exactly the same for inlines.

[@flyingcat2054]

I like this. I just stumbled across this video while watching my usual aggressive skating vids. Though i know nothing about your series or background I'd say your doing some roller derby techniques. Im motivated to try them in a roller rink now! Get me inside for a change.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am skater of many disciplines and roller derby was one.

[@keeblerette86]

Thank you, so much, for this video. I can’t wait to practice!! You’re a life saver ❤️

[@fittomakeup3991]

Dirty debra I love your videos!!! Im learning so much from you and indy jamma jones. Thank you😘

[@sophiehamilton1327]

Hey Dirty - would love another backwards skating video. I’ve got the hang of the little salsa backward movement and the backward scissors, now I’d love to develop some style. Is there a way to “cruise backwards on roller skates” like your forwards cruise video?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YES! I love this idea.

[@sporkguy1]

Thanks so much for your videos- entertaining and informative! Maybe you can get Indy on again.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

We will definitely do something together!

[@patricktracy6472]

Love your videos. I just started watching yesterday. I skated for the first time in 30 years last week. I'm rusty but I still have some skills. Your vids are helping. You may have done one already but is there a vid on rink etiquette? Inside lane/ outside lane center area? Biginners/experts. Where they should be on the rink for safety and precision smoothness of travel.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I will make that video for sure :)

[@JayRockDoesStuff]

Dirty Deb!

[@kevinreid6146]

Hello Dirty Debra so im just getting back acclimated to skating i been at it a month and a half now i can skate but im really not skating im trying to keep the gas going with getting extremely tired from going around 1 good time sometimes 2. Im 48 yrs old and Im doing absolutely great progress that but skating seems to make me work 2x harder than what i should be. I love all your videos but i really would like to see a consistent gas technique to be less work on me getting tired so quickly. If that makes any sense. Thank you for everything i get absolutely stuck watching and learning from your videos thanks for everything and keep up great work.

[@Alwayslivinggood]

😍😍😍i love hearing you talk

[@xJessicaJewelx]

could you make a video about the different sure grid wheels? would love to know.

[@javy143]

Hey Deborah, i have been trying to decide what skate to buy and i think i have decided to just buy the boot and the plate separately. So what leather boot would you recommend? and an all around aluminum plate? would a different boot brand and plate work? i just want to put together a decent skate to learn on and keep for a long time :) . If you could please make a video about putting together a pair of skates with different brand parts and specs... thanks in advance .

[@kamiiu]

tysm! i haven't bought my skates yet but i'm excited

[@jillgroover]

Someone got a new camera! 🙌 your video looks great!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

yep :)

[@AH-vt8pj]

This was super informative!! Thank you so much for continuing to put out such great content!!! 🌻🌻🌻 Do you think you could do a tutorial on dips one day?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

dips? oh YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AH-vt8pj]

@@Dirtydeborahharry I am screaming at my phone right now!! Omg yay! Thank you for replying ❤

[@JaimeReis40]

This class is very interesting, I didn't know this method of bending.

[@MrsLaTashaMorris]

As a new skater could you put together a playlist in order to help. I love your videos but not sure what order skill wise I should be trying things.

[@snwvpr3298]

this was so helpful for me, every time someone falls in front of me i almost fall as i would try turning the best i could when i didn't know the proper way to.

[@joiemccoy1588]

You are great! Love you and your content!

[@MissE832]

Way to rock those black Edeas with the red plates

[@gaylabiggers8661]

I love you and your videos so much!💜

[@spiritisalive1]

Also can you do a video on side surfing? Or if you have, will you tell me what video to look at? Thank you!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Sure! Will do.

[@cruzineau]

Dirty Deb, this is the video I need at the time I need it. I also need your help unconfusing a skate plate issue. I need to upgrade to better fitting skates to keep progressing, and I was planning to buy Avanti magnesium plates ($190 MRSP) (or aluminum, if you think that is better for longevity). But, if the Roll-Line Variant M is the same price ($199 MSRP), am I supposed to buy that because it is Roll-Line? I already know I like the Sure-Grip super cushions, and I will change out the toestop on the avanti. Roll-line plate would mean figuring out how to use it and how to get parts, and wondering can it hold up to outdoor skating, which is primarily what I do? (trail and street skating 90% of the time, rink 10% of the time, and hoping to get to some limited ramps/carving/flow without acrobatics when my skills are ready). These plates are going on a Jack or something similar or more supportive, and I am making the purchase in 2 weeks when I make a 7 hr drive to the skate shop to try on. I don't plan on buying more skates for years, so I really want to make the best choice for longevity! Can you help please?

[@susanlawrence7562]

Have you done a spread eagle video? I need to learn to spread eagle as a turnaround. 👍

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yes I have :)

[@TheEdnac]

Your skating rink is beautiful! I wish we had one close to my home......but I will skate...skating rink or no skating rink. :))

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

#skateordie

[@humordoesbehumorous5760]

Your videos are awesome! I am working on transitioning over to blades, could you do a video on those?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I have a friend who is incredible on blades … maybe I will hit him up.

[@humordoesbehumorous5760]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Awesome thanks!

[@teresianaigulevu7936]

You did it again 👏 Thanks Dirty 💖

[@leekozmiccooper7265]

Every vid I learn somthing new...thx dss

[@scottbradley2771]

Imma going to do this tomorrow. I hope I'm not signing my death warrant! You're my only skate instructor given the only other I've found just broke his femur this month. Edit: I mean death certificate but I'm going to leave it because death warrant sounds WAY cooler

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Death Warrant sounds like a band I want to see play!!!

[@Ludofan41]

New subscriber! My girl and I love your videos!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yeah :)

[@dave_dave]

Hi Debbie! I was talking to someone last night who knows you. I told her that I really like you a lot, I think you're super pretty. This woman told me that you were a comedian. And that your family owned a roller skating rink, too.

[@london8328]

you are awesome!!! love your videos..thank you!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them!

[@ninabeena83]

Those boots are gorgeous 😍😍plates too

[@TOTZHD]

I love your videos, I use to skate when I was younger. Was only was capable of speed and cross turning. I’m getting back into it now. However I fear I may come up short now since I have a really bad left knee (Skateboarding Injury) Do you know any skaters will bad knees still putting in work?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh sure! Just take it slow and easy. That is literally advice I give myself everyday because so many times I want to go all out! lol! Skate for the long haul :)

[@katelanchbury4848]

Thanks for another great video 😃. How do you like the Edea boots and do you have a favourite heeled boot?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I like these boots but they are very particular and not necessarily built for comfort. I would only wear this boot if you are already used to breaking in art boots.

[@katelanchbury4848]

@@Dirtydeborahharry thank you! That's really useful info as I've been considering an Edea boot but I had heard it's quite a stiff boot. The other one I want to check out is the Risport Antares, have you any experience of Risport boots? xx

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

@@katelanchbury4848 You are welcome. I do not have experience with that boot.

[@ristwhite2731]

Hi,i 'v learn alot from your videos i am a skating Instructor but not on quads, i will be on quads to, because of you. Thank you!You are my favourite, lovely lady!!!

[@Dentyslife]

Great tutorial. Would love a real breakdown tutorial of the barrel roll in a future video! Thx ❤️

[@zahirah159]

What kind of skates are you wearing in this video. What’s the brand?.....You’re awesome by the way...Wish I was in Southern Cal again (I’m a Trojan) so I can come to you for lessons....Keep up the great work and I’m looking forward to more videos

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I'm a BRUIN!!!!! Go UCLA!!! Skate set-ups are always in the vid description.

[@zahirah159]

TROJANS and BRUINS UNITE ON THE RINK FLOOR!!!! Let’s GO!

[@marylinthicum678]

I am 64 and just bought Candi Girl skates for outdoor skating. I haven't been on skates in at least 30 years. I tried skating in an empty well lit parking lot the other night. As soon as I let go of my car, I went rolling and fell. I couldn't get up and crawled on my hands and knees all the way back to my car and grabbed my door handle to pull myself up. The kneepads really are good for crawling Lol. I took the skates off and drove back home. Felt very defeated. I noticed my trucks have alot of wobble and was wondering if it would be okay to tighten them and the wheels (to keep them from rolling so fast)?

[@raulcanalesvelazquez1170]

You can, but what you are needing is to tighten your wheels. Doing it at a rink is also probably a safer bet if you want to get back into it. Be safe and have fun!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Can you please email me at [e-mail] . I really want to help you :)

[@ydjda.2634]

Queen of youtube

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Not yet but could you imagine? I am just a seedling of a channel.

[@S123SH.]

Hey one question I'm going roller skating tmr how do I go forward I know all about the shifting left to right but how do i how forward though

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

If you shift your weight, your wheels carry you forward as your feet leave the ground and then return.

[@julisteck9548]

Any suggestions on couple skating?

[@stephaniedouglas2771]

How do you sway your lower body left to right as if you are skiing?

[@freddiebenson1340]

Could you make a video all about wheels? Mine just don’t feel right

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I will :)

[@Rabelaiis]

Make a roller skating tips for tall skaters video

[@lorenzoleonard3681]

You should teach most people how to spin on roller skates to the right ..because I only know how soon around towards the left on skates ..I almost fell to my face trying to spin around to right instead of the left

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

yes! Gotta skate both ways :)

[@simplyme456]

How does one get lighter on their skates? I feel as if I roll heavy. Esp in comparison to others I observe.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

What skates are you wearing and where do you skate?

[@simplyme456]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Currently low cut Riedell speed skate.

[@babywatt1964]

I live in NY and i'm a house head (House Music) I know if i can transfer my dancing to roller skating i'll have more fun now then i have ever before,so where can i learn to really roller skate?,i did inline skating a little bit years before,i'd appreciate the help.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Where at in NY?

[@babywatt1964]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Brooklyn

[@prolificF8]

calvin watson Skaterobics has classes in Brooklyn.

[@babywatt1964]

@@prolificF8 Thank you,i'll check them out

[@l-ml.13]

I luv ya Dirty all the way from Regina SK Canada !! 💜 🛼

[@Burps___]

Super helpful. THnak you!

[@klisher]

Happy Christmas.

[@lawrencecraine3495]

Do you have any videos of you in full skate action ? 💐💐🙏🏿❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I should but I never do! I am a little bit weird about that … taught not to show off ….hahhahah! I like taking vids of others though :)

[@lawrencecraine3495]

You’re inspiring. Definitely worth watching and learning from you ! Thank you .

[@Berserk1080]

Can you do hockey stop tutorials next please!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

It is on the list for sure.

[@danielleoren1828]

Huh, I did this because it was fun and didn't know what I was doing. My parking lot where I live is slightly sloped and I like to go down and turn around like that.

[@simondean1983]

Is rolorblading the same style as skating ???

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Blading a little bit closer to ice skating movement.

[@brandebrangain947]

I love you Ms Debbie ❤️😘😍💕💛

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Love YOU!