Pure Skate Vibes + Working on My Edges

[@alice_mation]

so glad to see you back, your happiness is infectious 🥰

[@StruggleSkates]

Glad to be back and thank you for watching! Skating is definitely my happy place 🤗🛼💜

[@tex_lex]

Those transitions were smooooth like butta! So fun watching your progress. I was so excited to see a new video! 😍🛼🧈

[@StruggleSkates]

Oooo thank you! That backward to front one at the beginning surprised me how clean it looked 😂. I’m really trying to be more consistent with the posts but…life 😅

[@motivated2010]

Hey sis I remember when you 1st started; you looking good and skating backwards so effortlessly. I started in Dec. 2023 and still can't skate backwards but I'm still enjoying myself and down 50 plus pounds so I will take the fineness...LOL. stay safe!!! oh and the music is so fitting.

[@StruggleSkates]

Hey! I’m so glad you’re still here! Enjoying yourself out there is the most important and kudos to losing weight in the process. The skills will continue to come with time, but in my opinion, sounds like you’re doing great regardless. And ikr I was so happy when I found that song 😁🤗 you stay safe out there too!

[@christianatunni]

your backwards skating is beautiful!

[@StruggleSkates]

Thank you! It’s my favorite skate type by a huge margin lol 🤗

[@lioness-kushlumumba4040]

I have just got back on my skates. Absolutely loving it but going backwards? I don't know if I can conquer that move, maybe I will get more confidence as time goes by or with a skate buddy. Great smooth flow, thank you ❤

[@StruggleSkates]

@lioness-kushlumumba4040 I’m glad you’re enjoying the journey! You’ll definitely get more confidence as time goes by. Do you ever go to the skating rinks? I’ve found a lot of experienced skaters to be so helpful and willing to teach

[@lioness-kushlumumba4040]

@@StruggleSkates Thanks for your response. Skating isn't big here in Spain but I am hoping to change that! I need to get better but already thinking of approaching the sports centre and organising a roller disco. It's such a feelgood buzz! You seem to be having such a great time skating, why the name 'StruggleSkates?' Keep on rolling friend! It would be great to get you here to teach for a bit! 😊❤️

[@StruggleSkates]

I love that you want to make skating more popular in Spain, and it’s been on my list of places to visit so I would LOVE to come out there sometime too. The name Struggle Skates came about because I was/still am such a clutz on skates haha…always tripping/falling and trying moves that are way too hard for me 😂…but you’re right I have such a blast every time.

[@zori8191]

I’m taking skating lessons through September, while in Chicago. I saw a three year old skate fearlessly. I got to get like you and baby boy.

[@StruggleSkates]

That’s great I hope you love the lessons! And I’m convinced toddlers are the most fearless of all humankind 😂 I’m even amazed by them skating lol

[@delmurphy42]

Just started skating myself almost a month ago! Glad to see your progress. Makes me hopeful for mine.

[@StruggleSkates]

That’s great! I’m excited for you and hope that you have a lot of fun along the way 😁

[@ReyRey_8]

What a great spot!! Good on you for getting out and skating, I get so nervous about skating in spaces I might get fussed at. 😏 You are awesome

[@StruggleSkates]

Ikr that spot is such a hidden gem!! I’ve never been bothered there which is great. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@b3llyfull]

Girl!!!! Its so dope watching your progress!! Keep it up!🎉

[@StruggleSkates]

Thank you sooooo much!!! You keep it up too! 😁🛼

[@knitwitchcraftingpodcast]

i didnt go out to skate this morning when i shouldve, this is my reminder to get out there tomorrow now that weather's turning nice! love seeing your updates :)

[@StruggleSkates]

I hate when I do that too! But I hope you get out there tomorrow! The weather being nice does make it soooo much easier to get outside and skate. Thanks for supporting! 💜🤗

[@knitwitchcraftingpodcast]

i did go practice! but they put up new signs about not skating on the tennis courts 😭 so i might not be able to as often but oh well lol

[@StruggleSkates]

@knitwitchcraftingpodcast Glad you got out there! And yeaaa a lot of tennis courts have those signs which sucks. If you can find a court that has cracks/grass growing up through the court sometimes they won’t bother you even if there’s a sign. Or…if you go super early in the morning there may not be anyone there to complain about you lol. I hope it works out for ya!

[@bonbons71]

I clicked so fast when i saw you had uploaded 😂 You are one of my fave skating channels, your positivity is so contagious 😭💖 It's also so nice to see someone on the same level as me since I don't have any skate friends 😂 Keep it up!!

[@StruggleSkates]

Omg thank you so much for this! I appreciate the support more than you know. We’re in the same boat I wish I had people to skate with regularly but I settle for talking to y’all through the camera 😂 and I was so happy to be out there. You keep it up too! 🤗💜

[@apricotdog]

You look good! Hope to get your level soon so I can just groove out! ❤

[@StruggleSkates]

Thank you! You’ll get there! 🤗

[@chenana429]

suuuuper inspiring just seeing you have fun. i still gotta practice my backwaards bubbles but i cant wait to get where youre at!

[@StruggleSkates]

I’m glad it helped to inspire you! Backwards bubbles are exactly how I started getting comfortable backward skating so keep it up! 😁🤗

[@kplicanic]

This makes me smile. :) It'd be fun to skate with you!

[@StruggleSkates]

I’m glad it made you smile! And it would be so fun to have some skate friends!

[@lisabaltzer4190]

Please wear a helmet when skating on cement. A say this as someone who had a serious head injury that took me 5 years to recover from.

[@StruggleSkates]

Thank you for sharing that! I don’t always wear my helmet when I’m practicing things that I don’t feel are as dangerous but you’re right things can happen in an instant. I’m sorry that it happened to you 😩

[@missjhia]

Fun watch! 🎉🛼

[@StruggleSkates]

Thank you! 🛼🤗

[@deborahanderson4211]

Hi there, I was pumped when I went to my local skating rink and those edges were smooth! I ordered another pair of skates should adjust the trucks.

[@StruggleSkates]

Hi, thanks for watching! I’m glad you got to skate at the rink and yay for new skates! I hope you love them! How long have you been skating?

[@deborahanderson4211]

Hey there, I started back in December

[@rubypanterra.]

Yay!

[@StruggleSkates]

🛼💜🤗

[@_ami95]

Are these the riedell orbit skates?? They’re so pretty! How do you like them?

[@StruggleSkates]

They are! They’ve been great and holding up well still after a year and a half 😁

[@luisotoya3358]

Please tell me what kind of wheels are you using; I go to a tennis court to practice too, but I think 85A is not the best option.

[@StruggleSkates]

Hey so mine are actually 85A too at the moment. What do you not like about them? I’m probably going to get a softer wheel soon for trail skating and I’ll have to see how they do on a tennis court.

[@jeaninejulian2596]

@@StruggleSkatesI use the Sonar Zen 85As for basketball court practice and concrete rink floors. They’re my favorite wheels. I use the Sure-Grip Boardwalk 78As for trails. I’m going to save this video for backwards inspiration 😊

[@StruggleSkates]

Awesome! I’ve been taking notes on everyone’s comments too so I can decided on another outdoor wheel. Thanks for that! 😁

[@richmoneycash1]

How long have you been skating?

[@StruggleSkates]

I started January 2023 😁

[@kplicanic]

Why are outside edges soooo hard???? 🤣 I especially struggle on my right outside edge....

[@StruggleSkates]

The struggle is so real lol. I might need to loosen my trucks but I’m afraid of loosening them too much. One popped off on me mid skate one time 😅 keep it up though. We got this!

[@kplicanic]

@@StruggleSkates It FELL OFF? Yikes! Did you wipe out? I guess that's one way to know that they're definitely too loose! 😂

[@StruggleSkates]

@kplicanic haha yes I fell but luckily I was on a tennis court and not on a trail or something. It makes me paranoid now though lol

[@ReyRey_8]

And edges. Yes! Weight transfer and edges is skating in a nutshell. Oh, and bending your knees!😂 always more bending the knees. SMH

[@StruggleSkates]

I can never seem to remember to bend my knees more 😂😂

[@valeskaleneux]

Looking so good. Loving your new hairstyle and I’m so jealous of your space. Only got a tiny square in my home but as soon as it’s warmer I’m out.

[@StruggleSkates]

Thank you!!! And ikr I was shocked there was no one playing tennis. It was a miracle lol. How cold is it where you are? Hope it warms up soon 😩!