Tips for How to Balance on Roller Skates

Here are some tips on how to balance on roller skates better!
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[@goneoutside1011]

I’m a very new skater at 50 years old. I have had them on once and man it was difficult. Thanks for the tips.

[@mafeescobar7023]

You're my goals

[@liorantes1]

I am 50 and I just bought a pair of skates as well! I went to a rink last year once. But hadn't been skating since my early teen years! I get a little nervous but Im going to do it!

[@ethelcooper7968]

im 73 and love roller skating it becomes easy with practive,

[@lisaolmeda1062]

@@ethelcooper7968 this gives me hope. I bought some skates and have always loved skating as a kid but it is much different now at 52!

[@hadesclark6112]

this is so wholesome omg

[@kasumikat]

I've been rollerskating for 4 months on and off and I struggle so much, I recently found out I got pronation and that I dont have a good balance (I can only balance on my foot for 30 seconds) but I would really like to skate around more. I really get envious when I see someone easily pick up hobbies like skating without having much struggle

[@nickyhere2017]

Can you skate better now? It seems like i just CANT balance on skates

[@Jr-nd9kd]

i have pronation as well ..get some insoles to correct that

[@mmmoniwi]

I literally had a dream about rollerskating 💀💀💀💀

[@cassandradorton1785]

me too omg

[@wannaskate7378]

This is the most important info for beginners to take note of 🌟

[@sashamutesi8498]

Thank you I just got my skates and I’ve fallen on my butt a lot but I am determined 🤣 I will be incorporating this in my practice . Thank you ❤️

[@lilymilyie2777]

The two worst things to hurt 1 your spine 2 your butt

[@eduardaharmon8988]

thank you for the tips! I got my first pair of skates today and already twisted my ankle lol can't wait for it to heal to try again!

[@xxsvaxx]

This video needs so many more views. This was incredibly helpful. I couldn’t figure out how to stay upright which was quite frustrating. I, like you, have really long legs and so I needed to come way lower. Thank you so much, looking forward to seeing more videos! I still need to figure out why my knees won’t help me make bubbles though...

[@allisontaylor93]

This has been the most helpful roller skating video I have found! The way you explain why you have to keep your chest & shoulders up really just made it click for me. Thank you so much!! 🙏🏼🤗

[@thedungeon325]

I didn't learn this and broke my leg on roller skates. I'm hoping try 2 will be better

[@AngelaOtaku]

Im a begginer with poor balance, im between a flat skate or with heel, they told me is easier to learn with those

[@ComicKairi]

This was so informative!!! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see more beginner tips 🥰💓

[@quinn_1048]

I don't have a problem standing up and spinning on them, but I have a problem moving forward without wobbling. Does it also have something to do with the fixation or set up if the wheels? Like if they don't all spin at the same speed?

[@1kike31]

How th do you know to to spin but can’t skate forward💀

[@cheesymangos151]

I think it the faster you go, the easier it is to balance

[@ataleoftwomeows8086]

Same I can barely move forward but I can stand idk about spinning tho im too scared to try 😂

[@adoreyou7449]

@@1kike31 I can jump and spin 180 (pretty cool) but for the life of me cannot skate forward.

[@teapocket5486]

@@ataleoftwomeows8086 it’s hard for me to move forward too 😅 at some point the wheels were moving but I was in the same spot. I got new wheels coming in that are for outdoors but I don’t know if that will make a difference?

[@gilmoreghoul8676]

I'm 32 and had my son young. I used to love roller blading as a kid and skateboarding. I decided I wanted to pick up roller skating because it was a bit of both (now that my sons a teenager). I have gained weight since than and have no balance at all. Thank you for these tips. They seem to be everything I have been doing wrong the last few days (I started on Thursday evening in my living room). I was standing up straight and had my feet side by side. HAHA. everything I shouldn't do.

[@madelinejames8107]

Thank you for this video! I have only used my skates 3 times and went to my first lesson yesterday. I fell backwards onto my bottom twice (which was quite painful!). I'll definitely have a go at your recommendations for improving my balance 😊

[@S74R_G1RL]

Thanks alot this really helps because I've been falling forward and I've scraped my wrist a few times so this really helps! :)

[@clowdsatdusk9949]

Just got my first pair of skates today and i practiced balance by pushing myself with my hands from table to table under an awning at the park. My feet were parallel to each other and i was hunched over like a gorilla but my shoulders were still pointing forward and out and my chin was up. Only fell once today! I feel really unstable staggering though. Maybe it'll get better with practice???

[@angelica5709]

Really needed this! Thank u💕

[@RheRheSmily]

I need this video, thanks these tips hit home

[@kimboclothes]

This video was so encouraging as a beginner thank you so much!!!

[@simon_slays55]

Yay! I'm excited for you! Happy skating

[@1058Goon]

New to skating. Still in the early learning stages. Thank you so much for this video and your tips !

[@Louayinteriors]

thank you so much , i'll try these tips today

[@nuuumbernine]

Awesome video, thanks. I'm getting my skates today and the excitement is mounting right along with the nerves, this helped me feel a little better prepared.

[@healthy10972]

how good are you now?

[@Valentina_330]

Thank you so much, You helped me so much and for that I am forever grateful ❤❤

[@OtterlyPink]

I don’t know any skaters so I hope I can ask here. My skates arrived today along with all my gear, we went to a car park (not the best but the only one that’s not locked) - I am REALLY struggling. I have never done anything like roller skating and the fear gripped me more than anything I’ve done in my life. I am so low to the ground and worried I’ll never be able to be more upright! I fell many times but once really badly (if my husband hadn’t been there I could’ve broken something) and I was so scared and shaking. I can’t seem to balance without the skates coming out from under my feet and taking me, it takes ALL my focus to think through each movement and I’m just so worried I’m the only one who finds it THIS HARD. Please tell me I’m not the only one 😓

[@anna-christinatsimpoura506]

u r not alone

[@xXSweetJaniiXx]

Your not alone, I have the same problem. I cant even stand without falling. I drive like a newborn goat. It's day 4 now and I still fall and I always need a wall or somone to hold my hands. I'm 23 and when I was younger I was on roller blades every day. It was so easy but I really struggle with quads.🤣

[@namira2406]

미 소 same ! How are you now? It’s my first time and I’m wobbling every time and I can’t move at all

[@jaylaanderson9702]

You're definitely not alone!! I've been trying (inconsistently) since November 2019, and it's still not easy. Best things you can do is get protective gear, skate on smoother surfaces (like a tennis court) and learn how to get up from the floor! Most of the fear of falling is being afraid you can't get back up. You got this!

[@bshenc4026]

Today was my second day of skating. I have no physical clue how to skate, besides the tips I’ve seen on KZbin. I’m currently skating at the sports court at my apartment complex (it used to be a tennis court). I literally could not stand up with out holding on to the fence. I’ve been working on keeping my feet in a T formation so I can stabilize when standing. I also don’t stand straight up. I been keeping my hips low and knees bent cause I feel more in control. The biggest obstacle so far has been the fear. The fear of falling has kept me from trying skating for so long. I had to get it through my head that I WILL fall. But having protective gear and learning how to fall properly has made me feel more confident. By the way, I’m 5’6 and like 230 lbs so the thought of skating as a bigger girl was scary. It’s been so fun though...just keep trying. If you or anyone wants some virtual support while we are learning this new skill just dm me on here or instagram (@avatar_aura). I would love to find fellow beginner skaters

[@senarikki]

Thank you for the tutorial it really helped me ☺👍🏻

[@colleensipple6507]

Great video!! I love how you teach skills! ❤️😊

[@simon_slays55]

Thank you so much

[@samloinis]

Simon , Thanx

[@jasminevalecruz2064]

Wish I can like this video 🤍 thank you so much for all the details

[@pankajagarwala1895]

The videos are amazing. Keep doing good work.

[@simon_slays55]

Thank you

[@dawnjochum4185]

Thank you

[@worksupermodel]

Great vid. Thank you!

[@simon_slays55]

Thanks!

[@Thermionman1970]

I just got some rollerskates..I have not rollerskated in years-s...I was never very good but I got around tge rink..I can not believe how difficult it is..I thought it would be much easier...I keep practicing and try to keep low ..fell several times...I have to master this...gotta start a roller revolution here...bellbottoms and all...No one here except one girl I saw with LED wheels rollerskates!!

[@SwayzeOnYa12]

Excellent video

[@petercooper903]

i am a experienced rollerblader and would like to venture in to the world of roller skates this video was very informative and helpful thankyou

[@oletalee3089]

found you on youtube challenge! I NEED THIS, JUST PICKED UP ROLLER SKATING LAST WEEK

[@meseretbenti6258]

I picked it up yesterday haha

[@kalkalbads]

Can you make a video on flat vs heel rollerskates?? I see you do a lot of skating in your diy vans and I just want to know your experience. Thank you 👍

[@walknwander]

great video!!

[@sonehkorlie6521]

Thank youuuu

[@piplup10203854]

I'm working on this but I tried to wear both of my skates and move forward but as soon as I try both my feet flex left and right outward and then if I try to correct it flexes the other way and there is a lot of pain. My skates have practically zero comfort on the insoles. Do you think that could be from my boot being too big? When I measured my foot at the store it was measured at close to a size 10 like a centimeter from a 10 but I can't cinch down my skates super tight, I don't feel my heel lift but my foot flexes quite severely left and right as I tried to balance. I can stand upright in proper posture and with my feet facing forward, the problem came from as soon as I tried to move from a stationary position, I took one step and it flexes hard and my feet hurt to the point I wanted to throw my skates off it was that bad. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong as it hurts so badly. The only time it doesn't hurt, like when I do one shoe one skate is when I'm moving forward in a straight line and I got my proper posture like I'm upright with my core engaged slightly and my knee line right over my toes and if I'm moving and don't budge my foot at all that is when there is no pain but it's really tough for me to get that for anymore than a couple feet forward and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to start rolling when I wear both without having both my feet flex all over the place and cause pain. I'm practicing on carpet as I don't have my protective gear in yet.

[@charlottefox244]

Anyone else having issues just standing up? I ordered moxis but since I won’t get it til November at the earliest, I got sneakers custom made into roller skates but I keep falling back no matter what. I guess I need to just work more into my balance and stop putting my weight on my heels

[@SieraTheChosenOne]

Thanks

[@simon_slays55]

Of course! You are welcome 💙

[@ZteveW]

When I go to the rink and use their skates, I perform fairly well without falling but when I made my skates from walmart boots, I'm having a hard time balancing and getting used to these skates. Is there such a thing as having to re learn when you switch skates or do you think I did something wrong when I made my skates?

[@mrs.e3944]

Hi!! Can you do a video on what you do as a skater? Competitions? Roller Derby? Thank you!!!!

[@simon_slays55]

Aw! Thanks for being interested in that haha. I can, is there any specific things you want me to answer/tell you about?

[@mrs.e3944]

@@simon_slays55 awesome!!! I'm new to your channel so please forgive me if you have a video that already covers these topics: when and why you started skating, how you learned, how often you get to skate, advice for skaters? Thank you!!!!

[@saymawa]

i can't even stand on one foot without skates... there's a long toad ahead of me.

[@maru.retamuza]

One problem I have is that I cannot stand still, I just start slowly rolling forward while trying to practice those balance tricks or whenever I just want to stand for a while if I don use the toe stop the wheels move, and I don’t see that happening to you or other roller skaters, how can I improve that???

[@ThatGirlKris1]

I haven’t tried skating yet (so take this with a grain of salt) but I’m assuming it has to do with being balanced. If you are rolling forward there is probably more weight at the front of ur body rather than at the back so maybe try pulling ur body back a little

[@grandpapa5868]

I love your vans skates haha! Did you make them yourself?

[@simon_slays55]

Yes I built them! I am filming my next built soon too!

[@simon_slays55]

★ What about you? ★ Did any of these tips speak to you? Which of these are you going to try after watching this? Is there anything else you want to get advice on? Or do YOU have some tips to share on balance? Comment below and share! Thanks for watching- keep skating and having fun!

[@Claudia-tb3dy]

Shoot my hips are uneven . I wonder if that will make it harder for me

[@borostyankvaszta7128]

I cant skate more than 10 minutes as I get lower backpain. What do I do wrong?

[@GothiQhaQer]

This is also my problem, if I'm trying hard to keep my skates still my back hurts terribly

[@Dr4ko_09]

I’m doing this while roller skating B)

[@EvilQueen-dn2ui]

I have a problem standing up

[@adoreyou7449]

Same.. did you ever figure it out?

[@laisstupidstuff]

@@adoreyou7449 hi! i’m telling you i’m NOTTTTTTTTT A PROOOO! my advice isn’t 100% reliable and i’m honestly just starting out skating, but what i do is put one foot in front of me first and use my hands to slowly lift myself up, try to keep balance or you could fall if you lean over too much 😅 hope it helps!

[@yunanuna210]

Am i the only one thinking why there’s bo butt protection

[@sabrinaberry9960]

I definitely need those 😩

[@bobbuilder8]

Hi I’m 70 and a man I find it difficult to balance and to stop my skates running away with me 😂

[@Ambedkarclubmanakdiha]

YOU are so beautifull mam

[@hadesclark6112]

simp

[@JasperDraws08]

She looks like she’s about to cry