Roller Skating for Beginners - An Easy Quick-Start Guide for Instant Success

Hi Skaters! I get lots of questions from total beginners who want to know the best way to start on thier skating journey. I have a few new tips and tricks I use to help with comfort and confidence which I share here, along with an alternative to bubbles for those first steps. I mention a few of my other videos too so I'll pop the links for those below. Happy Rolling x
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Equipment & Lacing
2:41 - Standing
3:35 - Moving
5:00 - Stopping
5:38 - Body Position
6:00 - Bye bye
6:13 - Outtakes
VIDEOS I MENTION
More in-depth beginners video that covers bubbles - • Roller Skating For Beg...
Stopping - 3 ways - • Roller Skating Stoppin...
How to adjust your roller skates - • How To Adjust Your Rol...
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[@robbinova]

I have watched so many Beginner Skating videos to try to help me skate (I'm an absolute newbie) and while they have pretty great tips your videos have definitely been the most helpful in terms of explaining things in greater detail. I can't wait to try these tips on the streets!

[@Skatie]

Oh wow! Thank you. I try to explain where the weight goes etc as it’s often hard to see it just from looking at my feet. Good luck on your skating journey. Have fun and happy rolling 🛼

[@PlaceboS0UL]

The same here! Just got my skates and I've watched few channels, this I liked the most lol. Already tried it in the corridor, hope this week I'll go out for the first time 🤭

[@biff5856]

I imagine there are difficulties transitioning from figure to roller.

[@chrisscutt5888]

Just started learning to skate at 53 yrs and find your tutorials so helpful, managed backwards bubbles the other day 😀

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic. Well done xx

[@slikstudiossingapore]

You've such a kind demeanour when you teach. Love watching your videos! Still practising my transitions! :)

[@Skatie]

Thank you that’s so kind x 🛼

[@Steven26789]

I have started learning skating as a 30 year old and i can say i have been watching other videos but this one is most helpful and detailed and simple

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. Have fun on your skating journey 🛼🛼⭐️⭐️

[@katecarter3631]

Picking up skating at 65. It's been 40 yrs since I last skated. Your videos are very helpful, thank you❤

[@Skatie]

Welcome back! Have lots of fun 😎🤩⭐️

[@marlene7218]

I love how you give info from before you've even started skating (how to lace up etc.) stuff I hadn't even thought about, thanks! strangely enough I got moving forward real quick and surprisingly easy. stopping however is still a struggle also standing still without rolling off... PS love what you've don't with your channel name hehe

[@Skatie]

Thank you for your lovely comment x. Stopping and standing are definitely tricky. I have a new video about the fundamentals which may help you with stopping. Stopping requires you to balance more on one foot, that video covers that. I also have a stopping video if you’d like to try that too. Keep safe ⛑ and happy rolling 🛼

[@mandy_0764]

I am so excited watching your videos. I've never skated before. I'm 25. I might break bones that'd never heal 😂😸 but I so wanna skateee. Thanks a tonne for making lovely videos

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Just take your time, wear the safety gear and bend those knees. And have lots of fun! 🛼

[@ivygarcia6878]

I can't believe I never thought about tightening my wheels so they don't roll as much! 🤦 This video was great!

[@Skatie]

Make sure they still have some roll but it can help in the early days of finding your balance xx

[@gabrielle8940]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼.

[@ejrandomstuff276]

I’m going roller skating for the first time today with my friends, thank you so much for this video! I feel a lot better about trying it out for the first time, especially with the balancing and getting up and started part

[@Skatie]

Hope you have lots of fun xx

[@BiologicalClock]

The nice thing about losing balance when moving forward and grabbing your ankles is that if you DO still fall, your knees will be closer to the ground already and you knee pads will pick up the brunt of the fall. WAY less dangerous than windmilling your arms and falling backwards or on your hip!

[@Skatie]

Those windmill arms never end well. 🤕 😢

[@ela_mixedvideos.]

i have watched so many tips for beginner skating and it doesn't work and when i see you're video tips it work thank you very much❤

[@Skatie]

Fantastic! Have fun on your skating journey.

[@lisiboosolos]

These help me so much! I’ve just started skating and I didn’t really know how to start. You helped me so much with standing and going forward with them!

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic, hope you have lots of fun with your new hobby xx 💕🛼😀

[@boleynaddcock]

I’m a newbie skater at 40 - started indoor classes in London & this video is fab, it’s exactly what we were taught in the first class so it’s lovely to refer to things like this to practice in the park alone. I’m just discovering your content & loving it, so helpful for my skating journey 😊 I subbed 💖

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Glad the videos are helping. Have lots of fun on your skating journey.

[@boleynaddcock]

@@Skatie I’ll tell the others in the group about you, I’m sure they’ll find your videos helpful too x

[@tw00ky]

The bloopers made me smile so much! Thanks for making these ^-^

[@Skatie]

💕🛼😀😂

[@AnniyaShahzad]

I loveeee riding roller skates but there is one problem, I am horrible at riding them and i keep falling down and hurting myself, i just wish i didn’t fall so much. I tried wearing a lot of safety equipment like you are wearing and it helped not getting hurt, thanks for showing me and also I love how you showed me the trick of roller skating, i thought i would never learn, but thanks to you, i did. Today was my first day riding them and, i learned how to balance and ride a bit, even though i get a bit scared if i go too fast. Thanks again, helped a lot. :)

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic! Sounds like you’re doing really well! Stick with it, try and practice often. Focus on unlocking the fundamental skills and you’ll be rolling around with ease really soon xx ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕🛼

[@damondouke]

I learned to skate for the first time in my 28 yrs hahaha. And I succeeded hahaha. I love skating 😍

[@Skatie]

Yay! Love this!! 🛼⭐️💕

[@CharacteristicLizard]

Im going on a roller rink this Saturday before getting my own pair and this has been so helpful!

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic, so glad it helped. Have lots of fun xx

[@CharacteristicLizard]

@@Skatie Went to the roller rink today, your advice saved me a lot of falls and I will probably get a pair of skates!

[@Skatie]

That’s amazing!!! I’d recommend something similar to the rookie artistics. They have a metal alloy plate and an adjustable toe stop. They are a good price for the specs. amzn.to/3NKuUtu

[@jeslyndiaz7049]

You made this so easy thanks so much.

[@Skatie]

Hope it helps you 🛼💕👍

[@lovemystery7328]

Awesome video 📸 like always 🙂 Thanks ☺️

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼. And thank you for all your continued support. We really appreciate it ⭐️

[@laurengordon718]

Loved this video! Thank you 😊

[@Skatie]

Fantastic! Thank you, hope it helped 🛼

[@simondennis9460]

Just about to take my 7 year old daughter out for the first time and I'm a clueless dad! Thanks so much for the useful info!!

[@Skatie]

Have lots of fun. If you’re holding them up. Walking backwards in front of them, you can hold hands if you need to. Then when they get a bit better go behind and hold near or under the arms / rib cage area then you can stop those nasty backward falls.

[@RedcliffeYouthSpace]

I have never rollerskated your video s have helped me rollerskated ❤🎉

[@Skatie]

That’s so fantastic. So glad they’re helping you 🤩🌟🛼😎

[@keithd9705]

Brilliant video! Thankyou so so much!

[@Skatie]

Thank you x 💕⭐️🛼

[@lIJustSomeOneIl]

Today I have started my roller skating journey and I am so excited to make some progress, your videos are a huge help !! Thank you so much for creating this channel :)

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Have lots of fun on your skating journey x

[@dottoressaschiaffazzi]

I love your videos and I'm learning a lot from you! Thanks for sharing Katie! A big hug from Italy

[@Skatie]

👋 hi. Glad the videos are helping c

[@user-fl8tz8mg3n]

Thank you so much this was so helpful and now I can skate with my friends!❤🥳🥳😆😃😃

[@Skatie]

So glad! 😎🛼💕⭐️

[@sundarsundar9606]

Thank you ! It’s really works. Thanks for your efforts!!

[@Skatie]

💕⭐️🛼

[@dancingdaisysmiles]

I love your videos! it's both instructional and encouraging! just got my new skates last Saturday and I am dreaming of the day when I can roll with confidence! definitely going to watch your videos to learn properly!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Have lots of fun and enjoy your skating journey.

[@TheOgCandyCorn]

This video is so helpful! thank you so much for posting this. i just got my skates in yesterday

[@Skatie]

Have lots of fun 🤩 on your skating journey xx

[@martyrobbinsfan7930]

Thank you I just got me some skates, and I am totally bad with them but your vids help 🙏 thanks

[@Skatie]

Fantastic. Have fun 🛼⭐️⭐️

[@Juliafalcao13]

Such good advice and your voice is so nice and encouraging thank you so much for this!! I'm so excited to get started

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Have fun on your skating journey x

[@TySaucedoXX-ug7mi]

Now I’m pretty good at skating thanks to you i hope that i get better

[@Skatie]

Have lots of fun on your skating journey 🛼⭐️💕

[@clarissavasconcelos3852]

That was really good! Lots of love from Brazil!

[@Skatie]

Hello 🇧🇷! ❤️🛼

[@torquoiseangelfox]

Really good. I actually have roller skates and now I will be tying them correctly and saving the wobbles

[@Skatie]

Have fun 🛼⭐️💕

[@Woahhhhhhh7]

Girly u don’t know how much u helped me with this single video! Keep up the hard work!

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s fantastic, so glad it helped xx ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@imaxinebrown694]

Thanks soo much for sharing

[@Skatie]

Hope you’re enjoy your skating journey. 🛼

[@yanyanyeung2016]

Thank you so much!💞

[@Skatie]

😎🛼💕⭐️

[@bubblecat9212]

This is my third day roller skating. My issue is pushing myself. But still making progress!! 😅

[@Skatie]

You got this, make sure to keep your feet at an angle, don’t think of walking as that way the feet are straight. Make a t with your feet as you push or a v like in the video xx have fun! 🛼⭐️💕

[@majaws2]

🎉😂

[@lornamckenzie1890]

Love your videos. I’m just starting out. So helpful.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. I’m so glad they’re helping. 👍🛼💕

[@lorrainecotton5414]

Hi Lorna. Are you having lessons or are you teaching yourself?

[@lornamckenzie1890]

@@lorrainecotton5414 teaching myself.

[@wolfsmaid6815]

I just tried roller skating for the first time today thinking „I used to figure skate on ice, I don‘t need safety gear.“ Now I sit here with a bloody knee and ordered my safety pads like the arrogant fool that I am.^^ The hubris^^

[@Skatie]

Yup! We’ve all been there. Glad you’re not too badly injured. 🤕💕

[@latanyaharris7160]

THANK YOU!!!

[@Skatie]

😎😂🤩💕🛼

[@user-cj2wm5ik8o]

I watched another skating video on it didn’t work but yours is working a lot

[@gbring21]

It helped a lot. Thank you 🥰😄😍🤩😘

[@Skatie]

Glad it helped 💕⭐️🛼

[@lovelaced928]

The intro!!!😂😂😂..Thanks Katie these tips are very helpful!

[@Skatie]

😂 😂💕⭐️🛼

[@photo80sjeff84]

The best right here.❤👍🇺🇸

[@Skatie]

💕⭐️⭐️💕

[@lenaozgul5471]

Your channel is awesome and extremely helpful 😍 Hope your channel get bigger soon

[@Skatie]

Thank you, you’re very kind x. We’re still a new channel so we’re hoping to keep growing. 🤞

[@unnatitiwari1111]

Thanks very much l learn stakting because of u

[@ngomusacherncy8432]

Yoh thank you!

[@Skatie]

👍💕🛼

[@shaneoleary9919]

Harley quin. Cool video big help

[@Skatie]

😎😎 thank you x

[@angellynette8258]

New quad skater here. I’m not new to skating cause I did in-line skate when I was younger but I am new to quad skating. I fell in them when I was younger and have always been kind of scared to try them again, haha. I found I wasn’t to scared with them skating around inside but taking my Boardwalks outside with the stock wheels had me terrified😅😅. After even more research I did invest in some Atom Pulse outdoor wheels that will hopefully help curb the fear cause I’m loving skating it so far.

[@Skatie]

Sounds like you’re doing everything right. Have lots of fun. x

[@RayzDayz123]

U ARE A LIVE SAVER SKATIE U HELPED ME SO MUCH IMMA GO SUB

[@Skatie]

💕💕💕so glad the video helped. Enjoy your skating xx

[@charaounnian23]

This really helped and those tips are very smart! I'm subbing! ❤❤❤❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx 🛼⭐️💕

[@brettley100]

Great channel sis 😁😁

[@Skatie]

👋 🛼

[@gugumpanza3665]

🎉thank you🎉

[@Skatie]

😎🤩🛼⭐️

[@rachelletigcal4240]

Good job❤🎉🎉 yay😊 good

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕⭐️😎🛼

[@cassiopee26]

Hi @Skatie! Love your videos so much! Do you have by any chance a video for beginners that shows what steps or what to learn first when we start skating so I can find related videos for each step? Like should I learn to go forward first, then stop or go backwards, then turn, etc? Thank you so much for your help! :)

[@Skatie]

Hi. I really need to put something together for order. Forwards, stopping, backwards, turns (transitions), manuals.

[@cassiopee26]

@@Skatie thank you! At least, this already gives me an idea ☺️

[@joannethomas3116]

Great video

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 🛼💕⭐️

[@singalongwrudy8690]

I went to a RollerRink with my first crush in the early '80s.... it was the "Ballroom Dancing" of our generation.

[@Skatie]

Love a good 80’s disco! We all had roller skating birthday parties growing up! 😂

[@vaishalirampersaud5112]

Hi skatie love your videos. You help me to build up confidence in trying to skate. Question: how do get over your fear of falling from skates?

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. I’m so glad your confidence is growing. I’d say safety gear. Padded shorts are amazing. They really help take the fear out of those backward falls.

[@vaishalirampersaud5112]

Thank you for your response. 😁

[@AmeliaWhittle12]

I got skates today I’m on my way home ! I have had skates before the last time I used them was crazy 🤪 I was 7 I was doing to well I was spinning then I got dizzy and slipped 😅 but it’s all part of learning!!🎉

[@Skatie]

Sadly all skaters have to pay the “floor tax”. 💥 🤕 ⛑️

[@bethspeirs8217]

Where is your T Shirt from? I love it 💜 Thank you for making these videos, they are incredibly helpful!

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx. Here’s the US link for the t-shirt. Let me know if you need a different country link. www.amazon.com/s?ref=glow_cls&refresh=1&rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ASkatie

[@cmaolita]

Hello Skatie! I find your videos really helpful as I am learnig how to roll skate and improving my english as well! But I have a doubt: i have “heels” boots for indoors like yours but do you think that using the “sneakers” rolling skates for outdoors would be easier???

[@Skatie]

If you swap to flat boots from a heel you’ll feel like you’re more likely to fall backwards it’s because the heel pushes your weight towards the ball of the foot which helps with balance. I’m not sure flatter boot are easier outside but absolutely give it a try it may work better for you. If you go with the flat boot you’ll need to really keep low and bend bend bend to keep your balance. Have fun! 🛼💕⭐️

[@thepenultimatebraincell3326]

i’m a new skater, like, extremely new. My skates are getting here tomorrow or the day after… i’m kind of scared 😅. Wish me luck

[@Skatie]

Take it slow. Start on the grass or carpet to get your balance. Have fun!

[@void2078]

EMERGENCY QUESTIONS if ur idle, how do you get MOVING AGAIN? also if you are doing bubbles, HOW DO YOU SWITCH TO STRIDES??

[@Skatie]

It’s all in the pushing and I have a drills video to help you work up to strides from bubbles. I’ll link below for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moGtkperi7tpi9U

[@stevenelmore7773]

Make sure the wheels are made for outside. Outside wheels are softer than indoor wheels. Most rinks will not allow skates with outdoor wheels

[@Skatie]

💯

[@lorrainecotton5414]

Hi Skatie. You mentioned not to go a size up for your skates, but what if the boots in your actual size is too tight?

[@Skatie]

The best way to measure for skates is to draw around your foot onto a piece of paper and measure the length. Then you can compare it to the manufacturers size chart. Skate size often differs from street shoe size and it differs from brand to brand. The best thing to do if you can is try them on at a skate shop. Then if your correct size is a size up you’ll know it fits.

[@jasmine-lb9ro]

Omg ivlove you literally I searched how to skate and your video came up and I watched it and it literally helped me thank you

[@Skatie]

So glad it helped you. ⭐️🛼💕

[@fistofdorn85]

Hello. Thanks for all your videos, they have been great in helping me get started. I'm a total beginner. I'm trying to learn the bubble. I have found that I get my forward momentum on the 'outward' push rather than the inward 'pull'. Any advice on what I might be doing wrong? Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Hi 👋. I have a bubbles video which may help x kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnaVmZqfjNSNfdk

[@fistofdorn85]

Thanks for getting back to me, I have watched that video. I have been binge watching your content while waiting for my skates to arrive. But in the video you mentioned that the forward momentum comes from the 'pull in'. That's not where I'm getting mine. I keep needing to reset to v to "start again " unless there is a slight downward slope. I get the in and out foot movement on the slopes. But if I'm trying to go up the slight slope I get nothing unless I'm just repeating the push out. Is it just a muscle strength thing? Thanks again!

[@Skatie]

@@fistofdorn85 do you have movement in your trucks? If you stand on your skates and flex the weight between the big and little toe there should be movement of the wheels towards each other. If you’re not getting this flex you may need to loosen the trucks a little. You need movement in your trucks to get the inside edges (weight on the big toe) to create the momentum.

[@fistofdorn85]

@@Skatie thanks again for getting back to me. Should I be loosening the front and back trucks equally? Or do I need to experiment to find what feels right for me? The front ones have more flex than the back

[@Ash-nh6li]

are rollerskates supposed to make a consistent noise while skating outside? Mine are so loud its kind of embarrassing. They're not loud when I spin the wheels, just while skating. And I put in bones bearings a little while ago.

[@Skatie]

That’s odd. Do the skates make a noise if you give them a shake? If so you may have a component that’s come loose.

[@literal-legend19]

Hi Skatie! How do you find the best beginner skates? I really want to start skating so, your answer will really help!

[@Skatie]

Hi. Depending on your budget there are a few options Candi girl Carlins, Chaya Melrose elite, I have a video and a shop of recommendations on my website www.skatie.Co.Uk kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGbGhKGYg8uoj9E

[@literal-legend19]

@@Skatie thank you!

[@angelicacislaghi2300]

Hi what’s the brand of your protections? 💜

[@Skatie]

Triple 8 and 187’s are really good.

[@gabrieljose7775]

I wish i have roller skates, this would help me alot. Also she almost looks like the screamer as a skater girl in dead island 2.

[@Skatie]

🙀 😂 🛼🛼

[@NinjaKidzSquad]

IDK why but i think you made your skates by yourself they look cool

[@Skatie]

Thank you. They are a custom artistic setup as my background is artistic skating. I love my skates 💕💕🛼

[@neochaske4395]

Hi skatie what's up this was great to watch and I really enjoyed this Alot How's your day or night going

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx. I’ve had a good day thank you x

[@aims5577]

What can I use to tighten the wheels?

[@Skatie]

Just a small spanner / wrench or you can buy a skate tool.

[@Viperuk80]

Hi, I just want to say I have been interested in taking up skating for ages but with everything i've been procrastinating . I could of started it in lockdown, It would of been an ideal time to buy some skates and get out there. ( i didn't ) I have never ever skated apart from the odd unbalanced ice skating trip lol. Thing is am i too old? I am 42 so would i look like a bit of a wally skating around? I mean i was thinking that in my 30s and hence why i still havent started lol

[@lorrainecotton5414]

I'd say no. I'm 50 and am interested in rollerskating. I've last skated 40 years ago on two occasions. The inspiration for me is that I saw a you tube video of a 70 year old man in America rollerblading

[@Viperuk80]

@@lorrainecotton5414 Haha we both need to get out there. I am going to research some skates. Luckily Ill have my daughter to start with me :) as we both havent done it.

[@lorrainecotton5414]

I've also procrastinated from putting my skates on and skating. I also could've started in lockdown.

[@lorrainecotton5414]

@@Viperuk80 what skates do you plan to buy? I hear that the Moxie range is good, but they're real pricey. I bought a rio roller; GB Kingdom and a Candi Girl.

[@Viperuk80]

@@lorrainecotton5414 I don't realy know too much about them yet but probally Rio as my first pair. I still need to understand how to size them up too. As im worried it will be all wrong.. For example when I go ice skating with my daughter ive been putting on size 9 as im a size 9 shoe and i was always thinking its too big and got ankle and leg ache but then I learned that for ice skates you need to be 1 - 1.5 size down from your show size for ice skates. I am also in UK london.. typically there are no skate shops near me that i know of

[@laimisval4386]

I’m rolling

[@Skatie]

Yay!! Well done! 🛼😎🤩🤩

[@vitagrigorov]

May i know which wheels are used in this video?

[@Skatie]

They’re Rio Rollers wheels, very inexpensive.

[@lisahansen6014]

What pads do you recommend?

[@Skatie]

The ones I wear are quite slim. I definitely recommend something a little bulky like the 187’s

[@lisahansen6014]

@@Skatie great because I just ordered them!

[@CouldYouBeMoreObvi]

Just the captain crunch

[@Skatie]

😎🤩💕

[@harper6693]

Where did you get your roller skates?

[@Skatie]

👋 my roller skates are a custom figure skating setup. Risport boot on a roll-line plate.

[@Txsivii]

My skate wheels almost don’t roll how do I loose them?

[@Skatie]

You’ll need to adjust the nut that sits in front of the wheel. Just loosen it a little at a time until they roll more freely. Don’t loosen them so much that the wheel starts to move up and down the axel.

[@rachelletigcal4240]

Good job i practis but i even dooun nou

[@Skatie]

Practice is the key 👍⭐️🤩

[@eloisiacasillo9045]

New baby here 🎉

[@Skatie]

👋 have fun and stay safe ⛑️

[@8867able]

I do the rolling thing when I'm on my roller blades

[@Skatie]

💕⭐️🤩

[@user-pr6du3ju2z]

I tried just now

[@Skatie]

😎😎

[@biff5856]

Today's the day. Initially I just stepped around trying to get centered. When I tried to push off (to the side) a wee bit to roll I couldn't do it. My skate just wanted to roll under. I'm so used to doing the side push. I can see figure skating is not going to be my friend on quads. I couldn't slalom because my trucks needed to be loosened. When I tried to adjust them after I'm in an absolute quandary. The truck bolts (kingpins) are not even when I counted the threads. Oy vey. Well experimenting with them will be for the next time. I was hoping to do better.

[@Skatie]

Be patient with yourself there’s so much to get right with equipment and posture etc. take your time. X

[@CarlosSoto-sf2le]

If your having trouble try using a shopping cart. Seriously! It helped me. You could hold on to the shopping cart it will help you learn how to push and balance.

[@biff5856]

@@CarlosSoto-sf2le I don't happen to have one around the house.

[@shesheperson8558]

The problem is I wobble to much so I lean forward with my knees bent 2 help but then my back hurts

[@Skatie]

It’s so common for skaters to complain of a sore back. It could be that your arching you back rather than hinging from the hips. Try to keep your back straight and the knees over your toes.

[@user-ct2yy4yl7j]

I tried it i almost got fall off the sewer luckliy someone stopped i need more training!

[@gbring21]

ok

[@Skatie]

🛼💕💕⭐️

[@rocketman702]

Your wheels won’t tighten if there’s a spacer between the two wheel bearings!

[@Skatie]

🛼🛼

[@katherinetanner635]

yo 🙉🌺🌞🌝

[@Skatie]

💕⭐️🛼

[@allisonhelmer6275]

😅

[@Skatie]

🤩🛼

[@steve18704]

I still cant do it

[@Skatie]

You will. Take your time. Do some balance exercise on carpet or grass and find your centre of balance. You can do this, I believe in you x

[@christopherconkright1317]

My new skates hurt the top of the feet I bought socks with gel pads in them

[@Skatie]

That’s a good idea. It’s quite common for the top to rub. Folding a sock over the top can help protect your ankle but the gel pads sound brilliant.

[@christopherconkright1317]

@@Skatie they were inexpensive and help a ton

[@jilllantto5066]

I tried last week in a rink i fell on my butt I’m addicted😅

[@Skatie]

Love this comment! Have fun!

[@dee6349]

Sk8ter Boi?

[@Skatie]

😎

[@IamDorsa663]

She makes it look so easy but it’s actually not!

[@Skatie]

💯 it’s definitely really tricky. You can do it, take your time 💕😎🛼🌟

[@IamDorsa663]

TODAY I WNET OUTSIDE SKATING FOR THE FIRST TIME KNOWING HOW TO SKATE THANKS TO U❤

[@Pookkieee]

I don’t have laces to tie😅

[@Skatie]

Noooo. 😢🛼🛼🛼

[@Pookkieee]

@@Skatie yeah😅 but I have like this thing you attach to the other side and you can tighten it up

[@nightcrawllleeeeer]

@@Pookkieee I have some laces Velcro and the tightening thing u have