What Can Olympic Figure Skaters do on Rollerblades?

[@IceCoachOnline]

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[@muzkat101]

You two look incredibly awesome and fit; I'm new here and have a question regarding fitness and nutrition... what is your exercise routine and regular eating habits like; any good, other than the obvious, advice?

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@muzkat101 hello👋 welcome to my youtube channel 🙂 Funny you should mention this, I was planning to do a video that covers what we would typically eat in a video on the off chance people would be interested. As fit fitness, our routines are slightly different to each other. We both practice Yoga, then anastasia does lots of circuit training style fitness, and I do weights in the gym and skate for my cardio!

[@theacepanda2130]

Hi. What kind of rollerblades is used in this video? I cant find the brand.

[@greg6162]

@@IceCoachOnline what kind of inline skates are those? Also, what are the wheel specs like size 72mm/78a?

[@ninatsvetkova]

I miss the ice rink...

[@IceCoachOnline]

So do we 😢☹️😞

[@RPdyke]

The ice gods have blessed us once again with another rollerblading video 🙌🙌🙌

[@IceCoachOnline]

Haha 🤣 I hope you enjoyed this one! If they prove popular enough with people, I'll keep making them 😊

[@Hilu8D]

@@IceCoachOnline Please do! These are so useful. I'm still not sure If I should buy these blades. I'm used to ice skating (some very basic things) and own a pair of roller skates but that is totally different compared.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@putri andika 💪🤣❤️

[@aept208]

The problem that you are having with the grip and the way you destroyed the wheels is because those wheels and the pic are for a softer surface, you need harder wheels or try to find a concret surface

[@IceCoachOnline]

I thought that might be the problem! I did asked the company I purchased these from and they claimed they were designed for outdoor use. They didn't share how hard the wheels were, which I was interested to know since I have found out thats an important thing to know when purchasing roller skating wheels.

[@claudianowakowski]

@@IceCoachOnline I have never wanted to roller skate on asphalt. You do need to find a concrete surface such as a basketball court or tennis court. You will still lose momentum quickly, but not as quickly and your equipment will last longer.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@claudianowakowski good to know! I haven't managed to find a better surface locally, and now we are quarantentined! I have to wait until things open up again to try, but I am looking forward to trying them out on a proper surface. I am most looking forward to trying roller skates on a good surface too!

[@katharinas.7571]

@@IceCoachOnline Ice Coach Online Nor did they share the material, which is also important. In Rollerskating, if you go outside, you want bigger, soft wheels, because that makes skating over bumps and stones way easier. The material is usually high quality Polyurethane, which is highly resistant to abrasion. I know people who are skating on wheels that are twenty years old! I used my current set of wheel much longer than you have yours and they show no sign of wearing down. With hard wheels roller skating outside is scarier than inlines by far, the smalles pebble will trip you up. You can ruin hard wheels if you skate outdoors. Inline skates tend to use slighlty harder wheels, like 85 to 92 A... Less surface area to trip you up tho! Toe stops should also last way longer than this, even with intensive use. Otherwise all the roller derby players would have to change theirs every training session 😂 Inside it depends on the grip of your floor, the more it has, the harder you want your wheels to be. You want to be able to slide but not too much. You can go up to 102 A. Outdoor (Soft!) wheels are described as feeling sluggy on an indoor surface. That said, the smoother the surface, the more fun your ride, even with super soft big outdoor wheels. Really wish German streets were better, no concrete basketball/tennis courts anywhere close to where I live, and no roller skating rinks either..

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@katharinas.7571 So much great advice ❤️ thanks so much! When you said about a small pebble becoming a problem when skating in rollerskates, I had flashbacks to my skateboarding days as a kid, when a pebble under the trucks would throw you onto your face! I knew there was something wrong when my wheels were melting like butter, and I definitely raised an eyebrow when the company thag sells them failed to tell me any information and their website also doesn't have any information about their product. Eye opening! Thanks for the information on roller skates 🙂 I'm looking into getting a pair of them and also a pair of inline slalom skates. They are the two I want to try more than anything!

[@buskergirl]

I have never been so scared for my life when I ended up going downhill on wheels. Skates are not the problem. It's the floor. Not smooth, and not horizontal. If you go outside, you will need to: - stop - skate downhill - skate on different surfaces - skate on wet surface - go down the stairs. Is it possible to learn this power, you might ask. Not from an ice skater. For that, the best sources are the street skater dudes. My favourite channels are *Shop Task* and *Bill Stoppard* , but there are many more. I skate figure, hockey, inline in a hall, but going out to the street is out of the realm of what I've known as "skating".

[@IceCoachOnline]

Great comment and great insight! I'll check out those channels you mention! I would love to try skating in a hall when they open back up, I am sure it would be more fun. I think my wheels might last a big longer indoors too as the outdoors have destroyed mine! I'm sure we could do more on a nice smooth, flat, safe floor!

[@buskergirl]

@@IceCoachOnline Look for inline figure skater teams around your area, it's easier if you have a coach than figuring out yourself. Though you will be put to shame by little girls who do CCoSp with ease, but that's OK. Try sitspin (broken leg SSp), I find it easier than the upright. Otherwise I'm absolutely impressed how you managed 3-turns first time you put on inlines. 👏👏 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

[@buskergirl]

@@IceCoachOnline Actually, you can do the SSp in your room.

[@3y312un3]

@@buskergirl BSS seem to skate in his apartment now xD

[@buskergirl]

@@3y312un3 Lockdown 🤷‍♂️😷😥

[@markmcnabb4777]

Hi, Those are PIC "Geneva" wheels you have, which are for indoors. Outdoor wheels will work a lot better and last longer. Labeda "Asphalt" or "Gripper" wheels are examples (order them with bearings installed to make them easier to change out.) You are right about pebbles (and twigs and stuff)! But I did loop jumps on my 2nd time out yea! One foot spins are scary :-p

[@angelangela8650]

I think those are off-ice frames.

[@cathytussing4718]

You two are so funny and I love that you’re sharing your experiences. I would really like to see some videos of your competitive years. ⛸🌷🏆🥇

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks 😁 I'm glad to hear you're enjoying them. We'll keep making them if people like them! Here is one of my favourites routines kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqaco5qYbdGUppY I choreograped it with my old skating partner too 👍

[@leewardstyle]

Great footage! This video (especially seeing the wear on your wheels) made me happy.

[@IceCoachOnline]

I'm happy to hear you liked it! The wheels melted like butter on a hot pan when I skated in them!

[@petergeyer7584]

Fun video. My daughter is an ice hockey player and faces many of the same issues. Her issues are mainly transitioning between backwards and forwards and stopping. With little tweaks in technique she can adapt. But at a certain point the skating becomes something different and you have to relearn ice techniques.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks, glad you liked it 🙂 Yes 100% agree! You definitely have to relearn certain techniques, of course some things transfer across very well, but some other things are very different. It was interesting to hear how it was for your daughter.

[@MrIlyanderson]

I love it ahahaha, i feel really sad now that i cant skate but i ordered my own off-ice ones as well

[@IceCoachOnline]

We are sad too, but great to hear you have an off ice solution on the way. I would recommend using some protection however as skating outside brings some unexpected and dangerous surprises that no technique can avoid!

[@nouribrahim2010]

A piece of my soul died when Isaw the ice blade touching the concrete.

[@IceCoachOnline]

😂😂😂

[@jananderson8149]

Ah, much better in this video! You both did a great job! Your wheels look like good indoor wheels. You may have more luck with outdoor wheels. Nice job!

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video! I feel that we could skate better with different wheels or a different surface to skate on! Unfortunately this particular brand only make one type of wheel for their skates, and they don't actually mention the materials or how hard they are at all. I am looking at changing my equipment for skating outdoors. I'll try these again when I can get a good surface to skate on.

[@tonks78]

Wow! I just had a TKR and was stoked no more ice skating jumps or ice hockey, but I SHALL do this! YOU two are incredible ! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@sophie5763]

I've been on my quad skates that I owned forever ago and just got some blades coming in the mail. Cant wait to skate even if it isn't at the rink.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Awesome! What kind of blades did you go for?

[@sophie5763]

@@IceCoachOnline I got the off ice beginner blade from the website off- iceskates.com

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@sophie5763 yeah that's the same website I ordered these from. I heard there is a bit of a delay with them at the moment. They are the one company to thrive in this pandemic!

[@sophie5763]

@@IceCoachOnline I was just about to start my first competition season..then they shut down the rinks. At least I get to skate in some way.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@sophie5763 that's a shame! If you do some good off ice work during this quarantine, I think you will be surprised at how good you are when the rinks open up again and you can get skating!

[@katharinas.7571]

Okay, there are more options for artistic inline skating than just off ice skating, Snowwhite and Pic: You also have Roll-line Linea and STD Starlight, and you can adjust each of the axles yourself! So you can finetune the rockering which could help with spins! :D (yes the company is named STD Skates, they're Spanish) The Starlight is rainbow colored! Roll-line is big in the quad skating market, especially for artistic (If you are an artistic quad skater, you most likely have a Roll-line plate) but also hockey and they just ventured into derby.

[@morganleigh5142]

Have you skated on any or all of these and do you have any practical knowledge of how they compare to each other? Thanks! Looking into getting some myself (after the world gets back in order and the companies can supply them again).

[@IceCoachOnline]

Great comment ❤️ thanks for letting me there are more alternatives! I didn't realise Roll-line did an equivalent too! Nor the beautifully names STD starlight 😅 (I guess they weren't thinking internationally when they came up with that) Actually a friend of mine who was a very successful artistic roller skater advised me to get Roll-line if I buy quads. I like the idea of being alble to adjust everything myself to get a better feeling. What kind do you use if you don't mind me asking?

[@IceCoachOnline]

I would love to be able to try and compare them all! But it's out of the budget, so if anyone has this experience I would love to hear it too!

[@katharinas.7571]

@@IceCoachOnline I'm a quad skater myself, haven't tried any option yet, but did extensive research (as I am also studying engineering so the mechanics intrigue me) And I am happy to share what I know, even if I have little practical experience. And yea, Roll-lines option is also the most expensive one and fairly new, so it's not that established yet. I'd be very interested in a future video of you quad skating! Would be interesting to see, especially with edge work. You can do a lot of adjusting there too, from cushions to trucks, and wheel hardness and form. Outdoor wheels are very grippy, so you might slip less with those than with the off-ice skates.

[@katharinas.7571]

@@morganleigh5142 I have not skated on all of these but you can look up sk8ter.panda.on.wheels on Instagram, I know that he has skated on both Snowwhite and Linea. I have only skated on quads so far but I've done more research. Rolline line is more expensive than the std starlight, but you can adjust the stopper on both as well as the rockering. Roll-line is also a well known brand. Both use three wheels and a toe stop like on quad skates. The Rollline one is super high quality and should last a bit. Std Starlight Stifeld online shop: 261€ with bearings and wheels and toestop Rolline linea ilpattinoriccione online shop: 300€ just the frame, no wheels, bearings or toe stop The snowwhite frame is rockered too, but you can't adjust that. You can however adjust the toe stop. Stifeld website: 225,5€ with bearings and wheels You cannot adjust the toe stop with pic, it's more of a ball infront, and there is a 4 and a 3 wheel option. They are more common in the US. Pic 3 wheel set up eiskunstlauf-shop.de 179,90€ with wheels bearings and toe stop The cheapest option I believe is still the off-ice skate, and it might be the easiest if you are in the UK, however they are out of stock and you can place preorders paying 30% of the price up front. They expect to be back in stock at the end pf march. Their intermediate set costs 250£, (in size 260) and that includes the Graf 500 boot and the elite blade pack with wheels, bearings and stopper

[@99flutter]

I can't believe I never noticed you had toe stops in your last video, I have never seen that on inlines before :O i thought you were on the no toe stop squad with me :,) With the edges thing, my immediate respone was going to be "loosen your trucks" because if they were too tight then they wouldn't rotate enough when you pushed to one side, making them shoot out under you, but then I realised you don't have any 😅 On skateboards and on quads the wheels are attached to metal things in the shape of upside down T's called trucks (upside down when you're standing on them), and at the bottom point of the T where they attach to the boot, it can rotate slightly. So instead of digging into the ice, you'd "dig" into the air between the sole of your boot + the ground. If you plan on getting new skates, definitely look for something like that if the edges are bothering you. And if the edges feel too deep or it feels too wobbly and dangerous (wear pads and a helmet!), just tighten the trucks :) I don't use inlines - I never have - but I think another issue with the edges could be how... high (?) your wheels are. On most rollerblades I've seen, the wheels aren't slotted inside of two blades that cover the majority of the wheel, they're usually open and only a small portion of the wheel is covered. I see rollerbladers with "uncovered" wheels get really deep into their edges, so it might be how small and/or shielded your wheels are? but this is just speculation, I can ask my rollerblader friend later for advice :)

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks for the great comment ❤️ It really sounds like inline skates would be better to do nice deep edges on! I understand the this company has made the look of the to emulate figure skating blades, but that big piece of metal across the wheels becomes a hindrance. If you go too deep into a edge, it will dig into the ground and stop you in your tracks (providing the wheels didn't slip out from you beforehand). Thanks again for the great comment 👍🙂

[@amandak1990]

wow I just finished the other roller blade video and now I can watch this one! good timing haha :)

[@IceCoachOnline]

Haha great 😂 let me know what you think of our latest Vlog 🙂

[@amandak1990]

@@IceCoachOnline very cool! makes me wanna buy some!

[@IceCoachOnline]

They are good fun! They feel dangerous though 😅

[@lesereise5752]

Very interesting to watch! I find these skates quite different from ice skates and I absolutely hate using them on tarmac. The surface is to uneven and rough, it feels like every bump is a potential deathtrap. I agree that it is a substitute, but I personally don't think it is the same feeling.

[@IceCoachOnline]

I agree with you! It's an okay substitute, but it is not the same feeling. I'll take ice over this any day 🙂 I really do think I would enjoy trying roller Skates! I haven't had the chance to try them indoors yet, but I will try when the quarantine is over,

[@camdeocampo7368]

I would suggest rollerblading on tennis courts because they are typically super smooth. (I mean if you are planning to do figure skating rather than just skating around) Edit: The slightly rubberized surface of a tennis court will also help with traction.

[@someonehere364]

The latest time I went ice skating was in 2010, and the latest time I worn roller blades was in 2009... If I'm here that's because I watched many of your videos and know I want to try again, you inspired me 😂😅

[@legitlyspelunking]

Great video! I like how everyone is hopping on roller blades and then there's me, I got a kick scooter for easier transport to work and surprisingly I feel like a lot of skating things can be applied. Mainly just stroking and spirals and that feeling of gliding freely with the wind in your hair. But there's no learning curve and you feel much more in control because you can just hop off at any time. Mostly it's just a lot of fun!

[@IceCoachOnline]

Great comment ❤️ I love how you're going your own way with this using the kick scooter! Sometimes I wish I could just hop off my roller skates when I get to a big hill 😅 not because I'm scared, more because I feel another 2cm will be worn off my wheels from the contant breaking ! 😂

[@vexakul9536]

Hi Lloyd! When it comes to inline skating, one shuffles wheels from time to time so that they wear out evenly. Great content, as always!

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to do that before I next use them. I think I just expected to be able to use them slightly longer than 90 minutes before they needed shuffling! Glad to hear you enjoy the video 😊

[@johnalamariz2491]

Hi im also an inline skater/speed skater, i think your wheels are the same size on aggressive skates, smaller, were using 125mm:) nice vid

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@johnalamariz2491 which skates do you use for inline/speed? I'm looking at different types of skates to try! I want to make more videos like this and compare different skates!

[@lexicitry]

has anyone made a meme with those arms together labeled "ice skaters" and "roller skaters" and they're both saying "the ground is slippery" or something?

[@effie8547]

I know this is old and you've probably learned more than this already and you're way better than me in this video; but one thing that really helped me with sliding(or not sliding) between ice/wheels was being told that the edge work is invertes. On ice you want the blade perpendicular to the ice if you're trying to slide, steep angle if you want grip. On wheels the opposite is true, slide at a steep angle, perpendicular for grip. Might help you with your slin moves since your ankles are definitely trained to angle for grip and that's causing you to slip on wheels.

[@rainHellsing]

I was skating in my schools common area and hit a rock and went flying lol, luckily i only walked away with a scrapped kee

[@Amanda-ig2di]

I know I'm super late with this, but the problem with the point hitting the ice sooner than the rollerblade mentioned at the end can be fixed. Some skates allow you to adjust the height of the point. You also may be able to buy a different larger one and swap out the smaller/shorter one you have now. There might even be some kind of add-on/attachment that can be bought, I'm not sure. I kind of remember someone I know doing that, but it may have been some kind of custom job...

[@MsCharlottee]

I couldn’t get any figure skating off ice skates so I just ordered slalom/free skate rollers which are supposed to be the next best thing for beginners who are not doing anything involving a toe pick... will see how it goes :D and I think you are doing fantastic considering how much of a difference there is between ice and roller skating, well done! Also the irony of the whole thing is that I used to own a pair of off ice figure skates which I sold last year because ‘I always have access to the rink and prefer ice anyway’ ....

[@IceCoachOnline]

You'll have to let me know how it goes! Am I right in thinking they are rockered like my blades(or wheels even)? That is a bit of irony 😂 that's exactly the type of thing I would do! I sold a Tripod as I hadn't used it for years, then got into night photography and had to buy one straight away again, 🤦‍♂️

[@MsCharlottee]

@@IceCoachOnline that's right, they are supposed to be rockered or have what I've learned is commonly called a banana rocker 😁 inline figure skating is popular back in Poland and I've contacted one of the coaches and she suggested that they should be perfectly fine for basic stuff, I'll drop you an update if I'm still alive! I blame Marie kondo and all minimalism gurus here on KZbin for the tendency to get rid of stuff and later living with that regret 🤣

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@MsCharlottee hahaha I have to check out Marie Kondo! I definitely have too much junk I don't need! Yet the one thing I did need I got rid of for no reason. I definitely want to try the banana rocker of inline skating, see how they compare and see what I can do it them. Its great that there are so many options to find what works for you! I hope I hear that your survived!!! Please let me know

[@graceshaughnessy2314]

You need a big broom!!!😂😂😂

[@IceCoachOnline]

Hahaha I went for portability, 😂

[@SaccoBelmonte]

Probably it would be better in all aspects on a polished floor. I guess you also need to find / make a toe pick that is bigger and closer to the floor.

[@3y312un3]

What a fast learner! :o It's amazing what are you already able to do! I'm probably not the only one to have issues with inline but i'm obviously not an olympic skater 😂😂😂 Me too i put hairspray before practice - on ice and with inline - does it make me a true skater lol? Seeing both of doing pair skating make me want to do the same, i should try to find a partner after this quarantine!!! (or next season tho >

[@IceCoachOnline]

I would say you're not a real skate if you DON'T apply a ridiculous amount of hairspray to your hair before skating 😂🤣😂 In my (somewhat biased) opinion, skating with a partner is where skating is the most fun! No gold seals were harmed in the making of this video by the way 😂😁

[@3y312un3]

​@@IceCoachOnline Ohhh, i feel better, there not a lot of guys in my rink but i'm the only one with hairspray, and i put more than most girl 😂😂😂 About pair skating, i'm 34, i might get some double jumps in 2021 but i don't fool myself, i will never be a good figure skater with triple; but my skating is decent, i can do the hydroblade, all the lunges and quite soon the cantilever. And as i'm very lucky (i'm 181-100-70-62 kg) i feel that i would be able to do more things in dance or pair - but i love to jump =( Should i ask the head coach about it?

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@3y312un3 I went through so much hairspray during show days 😂😂😂 You don't need triple jumps to be considered a good figure skater. There is more than skating than just the jumps. I have met some people that only do doubles, but their edges, turns, Spins and performance is so incredible, I would prefer to watch that any day over someone who just has the jumps. A good example of this is Jason Brown! He isn't a big jumper in terms of men's figure skating, but that doesn't mean he doesn't put on some of the best performances. If skating with a partner is something you would be interested in trying, you should speak to your head coach about it. You might really enjoy it, or not 🤷‍♂️ Also if you love jumping, it doesn't mean you can't potentially learn both! 🙂

[@3y312un3]

@@IceCoachOnline Arf i was talking with a figure skating point of view, i know ice dancers have a crazy technic, coordination and lot of elegance - like you lol. I've watched Jason, tbh i only remembered "Riverdale", i like him!!! I'm a fast learner - i started 6 months ago - and even if idky i can do some advanced tricks - i can kiss the ice when i do the hydroblade - i don't even know if i be might decent someday. I still don't master enough all my edges and as i never know what to do with my arms, i must look like a penguin 😂😂😂 I might do both next year, this year i spent between 5 and 10h by week on the ice and it's clearly still not enough! Thanks you for your reply, ice skater guys are so nice!!! =D

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@3y312un3 kissing the ice during a hydroblade is a really good trick! Try not to get any in your mouth though, some nasty chemicals in that ice! 😅 I can't do that move, my knees aren't great anymore! A penguin 😂 have you watched any of our on ice tutorials ? We cover a lot of what you're supposed to be doing and how to do it! They are not all on KZbin yet, they are making their way over though! They are all on Patreon, and I have to re-edit them for KZbin (hence the delay) That's a good amount of time to spend practicing! Don't forget that spending at least 1hr per week (when the rinks are open again) working on off ice specific exercises can be a majoy difference in getting to the next level. Not doing this often leaves skaters stuck at a certain level and frustrated.

[@rwlangford2]

Thank you so much! It's been so hard to enjoy this.

[@TheGarboesque]

Would love to see you both try quad roller skates. You might find you prefer them, especially if you get soft outdoor wheels that can ride over bumps and cracks.

[@IceCoachOnline]

I actually ordered some to try. But i'm still waiting for them 🤷‍♂️ I will make a video trying them when they arrive!

[@Snowymoon14]

Use PIC or Snow White frames with softer wheels and you won't have any of that slipping. I have only had that problem with off ice frames. I think it's the wheels, size and hardness.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Which frames are you using? I want to try some different ones and compare!

[@deeSK8er]

Helps to have custom boots and a toe stop. Nice 😊

[@paulasfigureskating5612]

You two are awesome! Maybe should try inline figure skating on different inline figure skates, such as PIC , Snow White, Roll LIne LInea, and Golden Horse to determine which inline figure skate can hold up to the rigors of elite figure skating (e.g. deep edges, high level spins, jumps, etc.).

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks so much ☺️ I really want to try some different skates! Including different types like roller skates, inline slalom etc. I'm hoping that enough people like, comment, and share that the video picks up some steam and the roller skating companies want to get involved! I appreciate your comment ❤️

[@paulasfigureskating5612]

@@IceCoachOnline You are very welcome! Also, if you are on Facebook, we have an inline figure skating group, which has become quite popular and busy especially during this period with no ice. Here is the link to the group (assuming you have not already joined), facebook.com/groups/1536713796495469/

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks for sharing the link to the group! I'll check it out 🙂 I'm enjoying learning all about roller skating, and am looking at all the different styles of skates I would like to try next!

[@IceCoachOnline]

I joined the group and said hi 👍

[@paulasfigureskating5612]

@@IceCoachOnline This inline figure skating Facebook group is terrific! Thank you for joining! I know that you all will add much input and value to the group!

[@subbypop514]

Hi! I really enoyed this video! I do figure skating on quads and the struggle on surfaces outside the propor rink floor is real! When we skate outside we always spend most of the time cleaning and in the end we are covered in sweat and dust even before starting training! What can i suggest you is to try the snowwhite rocket that has adjustable weels and toepicks and comes with a variety of hardnesses even suitable for a parking lot. If you feel brave enough you could try quads too but the technique is a bit different from ice or rollerblades

[@IceCoachOnline]

Glad to hear your enjoyed the video! I would love to try skating indoors! I would guess it's a lot safer. Do you take a dust pan and brush with you too 😂 Do you skate in snow whites? A lot of people are recommending them! I think I definitely need to try something with different wheels!

[@subbypop514]

@@IceCoachOnline I occasionally skate on the ice and mostly on quads, I have a Risport boot (Giada) and a Roll line frame. As for outdoor wheels I use the Roll line ones (Helium), they are the best and give you the feeling of smooth floor. They are a little on the pricey side but definitely worth it. You'll also need bearings and i recommend like ABEC 7 or above. With quads you can do everything you do on the ice even though they're heavier and the friction will fight against you ;) Can't wait to see what you think about them :)

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@subbypop514 I'm would rather pay a little more for a quality product that will last. These blades cost me £120 but only lasted for 2 hours 👎 which is pretty poor. Thanks for the recommendations though, much appreciated. I also want to try inline slalom! I love fast footwork on the ice, so I think I would enjoy that too! I'll do a few more videos in these around the house I think, then I can get going with the quads when the lockdown is over!

[@Fereig]

@@IceCoachOnline what you guys need is proper artistic roller skating blades or as mentioned try quads again make sure you have quality set up for jumping/ spinning. I'd love to see what you guys can do. My club had plenty of crossover between wheels and ice! If you're curious check out the world champions here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXWTn5-vrNeAa9k

[@throwmilly]

This I’m about to try one so I can order some skates with tour stoppers on them, as much as I love the ice cream it’s expensive here in Texas and it’s a little far for me since we have to take the bus everywhere. Cited because I used to rollerblade a lot as a kid but with the back stoppers on them. I was going to hi roller blades like the ones I use as a kid but after researching I’m saying that to do figure skating moves on ice skates most people are using The roller blades with toe stoppers. I’m not very good at rollerskates because I’m so used to figure skates so this will be interesting. Thank you for the video I had fun watching you guys.

[@KatyaBer101]

Oh my gosh you’re in wales! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@PandaLaVeraa]

My rinks been closed for 3 months now~

[@IceCoachOnline]

Is that because it closes for the summer? Do you roller skate when it's closed?

[@thewormsalad]

Taking your portable broomstick to your skating session... Yeah had to learn that one early...

[@TheBereangirl]

Ha ha...this reminds me of a video I saw where some Alaskans were building a cabin in the summer, and they kept saying, "It's SO hot!" Finally one of them says, "It must be 70°F!" I started laughing hysterically...69°F is borderline hypothermia weather for me! 😂

[@123drpat]

Would like to see you go to a proper roller skating rink to see how you go on a flat clear and smooth surface. Fun video though, I enjoyed it.

[@diyanicole9845]

my rollerblades got broken last 2 weeks ago, i miss skating

[@SuperLeonieXD]

5:03 I ligit said NO out loud 😂

[@IceCoachOnline]

😂😂😂

[@davidramos5216]

You guys are great!

[@BrandenScottStewart]

Great video Lloyd! You really are nailling vlogs!

[@IceCoachOnline]

Cheers Branden! I really appreciate, vlogs are a lot of work, but a lot of fun !

[@stosi6073]

you are turning into a true rollerblader! bringing the tools in the bag haha the zamboni on a budget was great! Extra tip, to push or dig a little harder push into the concrete with with your first. I feel this pressure between the first two wheels for me but everyone is different. also riding backwards or "fake" keep your feet staggered not parallel and look over the shoulder that's comfortable this will help with finding your balance going backwards is what ive found. Great video again I subscribed to watch more content! Cheers and keep rolling!

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks for the rollerskating tips ❤️ I want to try different types and compare the difference! Which type are you using! Thanks for the sub! If people are enjoying the content, I'll keep making it!

[@stosi6073]

@@IceCoachOnline ive been skating a lot of aggressive rollerblading for a long time so currently im using a special kind of frame that you can change the rocker so its more flat or not. these frames are made oysi the downfall in my eyes with this frame is that you have to buy two different sized wheels. ive skated a few different boots. I skated a nike style freestyle boot, ive tried some power slide freestyle boots and they are very comfortable with the myfit liner. Then ive skated some USD aggressive blades to grind, these are bigger and more bulky and you won't get the same responsiveness as you would with the more freestyle boots. Keep the content going! loved the video with you explaining posture and a friend told me head over hips hips over blade and you'll be fine lol so interesting how you explained it

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@stosi6073 thanks for the information! I'm not sure I have the courage to try agressive rollerblading yet, I have already had a few operations due to figure skating injuries, I fear agressive inline would be high risk for me 😅 I'm looking at getting some powerslide freestyle skates that would be good to try slalom. But there are so many options! 3 wheels, 4 wheels, banana rocker etc. Do you have any advice on what might be good? (last question then I'll stop bothering you 😂)

[@stosi6073]

@@IceCoachOnline no keep asking questions! I don't mind at all! Yes i have broken my fibula (had 2 surgeries to fix me at 21) and last September i broke my knee. im skating again but im almost back to where i was 7-8 months ago. So yes aggressive skating can be risky. Id say keep 4 wheels (ive had bad experiences with tri-wheel set ups) id say go with a 4 wheel rocker set up. This will help you turn with less effort, give you a little balance going backwards, cuz i believe you said there is a larger curve with the rollerblades than on the actual ice skate. So in theory a rocker should be best for those familiar feelings of ice skating. I also always go for comfort cuz its my feet im on them all day and they deserve some care when you go skating for 4,5,6+ hours of riding sometimes. Adding more comfort will lower your responsiveness cuz of less feel at first, once the liner is broken in you'll have comfort and more response but not as much response as a thiner gives you more feel. Hope this has help you again! Ask as many questions as you want haha i love rollerblading and everything about it because of the unique set ups and community etc.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@stosi6073 that's a fair number of injuries! I've had a few surgeries relating to picking up my partner doing lifts and having an accident while doing so! How long have you been skating for? Thanks for sharing your experiences with different set ups. I'm looking into getting a freestyle skate with a 4 wheel rocker. I'm not sure if getting a straight frame (sorry if the terminology is wrong) and using different sized wheels or getting a rockered frame is better? Does this make a difference? Thanks for the great informative comment 👍

[@pamelaaverrett5848]

Great video ! Yes the rocker is different, my pair seems to have a bit of a rocker, but not much. I struggle with how tall they make me. The stopper/ toe pick is much more substantial in these, but I’m not confident enough to try much 🤣🤣

[@IceCoachOnline]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Are you using the same brand? Or a different brand? I do try and lower the stopper from time to time, but it works its way back up! Maybe I'm just too heavy for it 😒😅

[@pamelaaverrett5848]

Ice Coach Online, I have the Snow Whites. The toe pick seems lower and definitely more substantial. But ... you are heavier and way more advanced than me... I can send you a pick of the bottom and chassis if you are considering 😀

[@IceCoachOnline]

I would be interested to see how they look in comparison. You can send it to [e-mail] or a picture to our Instagram 🙂

[@maloneycraig]

For slipping: Edge mechanics is opposite from ice skates. A deep edge makes ice skates grip but makes rollerblades slip. Also: 85a is probably good for parking lots. Try rollerblade supreme wheels.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Great comment, thanks for sharing the edge mechanics with us❤️ I'm looking for better wheels at the moment, thanks for the recommendation

[@cielnote1989]

I love your video! I have never skated in ice, hope someday I can do it, it´s my dream, meanwhile, I am learning using quad skate, maybe you should try using quads, it would be interesting to see the differences you can find in inline skates and quad skates.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Are there not many ice rinks in your country? Its a problem a lot of people watching this channel express! I'm looking into ordering some quads as I want to try them out and compare! 🙂

[@cielnote1989]

@@IceCoachOnline there is not even one, I have to wait until December because sometimes they build one ice rink at Christmas, for this reason, I decided to learn how to rollerskate, anyway, your videos have been really helpful and would be cool to see you skate in quads!!😁😁😊

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@cielnote1989 I can understand why you chose rollerskating instead then! At least you don't have to endure the icy cold temperatures of the ice rink regularly now! I am trying to get a hold of some quads! I am writing to companies to see if they are interested sponsoring a video as It gets really expensive to keep buying all the equipment (I spent a lot on camera equipment to make the videos). The better my roller skating videos do, the more chance I have of an answer from them.

[@cielnote1989]

@@IceCoachOnline I will share your videos whenever I can 😊, maybe you are interested in joining this community of skaters: www.rollwithme.app. You can access it from anywhere: your computer, phone, a web page, or the application.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@cielnote1989a share is always very appreciated! I'll download the app! Do you just meet up with other people and skate around?

[@flyingcat2054]

Good job! Yeah, I bring a broom and dust pan to the skate parks. That’s the downside of skating outdoors, debris. Those skates are not Rollerblades; I’m not aware of any skate Rollerblade makes with a toe pick in front of the skate! I’ve mounted after market rear stoppers on the front and rocketed the wheels, but it’s not really optimal.

[@spammusubi1607]

There are also different kinds of wheels you can get for different materials - also roller skates instead of roller blades would be interesting!!

[@lurkurz4258]

the best place to go would be a roller rink there they have grip and a plastic layer on the floor and if you buy softer wheels for the plastic you will grip a lot more when you're on concreate you want harder wheels like 94a if you're on a plastic skate floor 85a would be good for grip

[@serenalizinnqui8474]

Answer to the title: A hell of a lot more than I can.

[@emiliabreeze1227]

So if I have always wanted to figure skate but due to circumstances haven't been able to. Will rollerblades fill this need or should I just give up on the idea of figure skating. I'm still interested in rollerblading/skating. Trying to decide what type to go for. Thanks for the content! ❤️

[@thesu]

This made me smile.

[@IceCoachOnline]

I happy to hear you enjoyed it 🙂

[@BrianaSanchez]

loving these videos!

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks! I'm happy to hear you're enjoying them 🙂 if people like them we'll keep making them!

[@taniacordeiro979]

I have to say, you mention the lack of grip for edges (I agree) but I also find there's too much grip for just gliding :( soooo, please come back Ice Rinks, wee miss you :)

[@IceCoachOnline]

In terms of the too much grip for gliding(I agree it's frustrating), the bonus is your legs will get stronger! Then you will skate faster on ice! I think It might be better in a sports hall.

[@phillipoxinou9344]

Thank you for the video! That was funny

[@IceCoachOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Luso___]

Very nice, what wheel hardness are those? Might get more grip with softer wheels (like below 84A), but those will wear out faster.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Unfortunately I have no idea what hardness they are as it wasn't specified on the website, and the company didn't give me an answer when I asked. I'm currently looking for some alternative equipment. What do you use?

[@songchen85]

Rinks closed again... I'm wondering if practicing on rollerblades for a while, when back on ice, will it take even longer time to adjust feelings than not stake at all......

[@cjlawrence3874]

Me as a person going from Roller blading to ice skating: UUH WOT GRIP ON THE ICE FRUGELIZBLUSKDFBHJLFDVA

[@GMec78]

You should write to Marsblades and see if they send you a couple of pairs to try.

[@claudianowakowski]

I was an advanced spinner on ice. Could barely squeak out a couple revs on picskates. They are less forgiving. Hard to get speed because wheels turn because of friction; whereas, blades glide due to lack of friction. I used Picskates for basic skills and building strength. I grew up on quads and have retired from ice. Now I quad skate in a rink as a hobby. Rinks closed now, so I am quad skating on a basketball court. My legs will be very strong when I get back on a maple wood floor because there is much more friction involved between a soft outdoor wheel and concrete vs. a hard wheel and a smooth wooden floor. I still hope you can compare various brands of inlines.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks for the great comment ❤️ do you find roller skates better than pic skates in general? Did you start on the off or on the wheels? I find it very interesting learning about who the different floors and how hard different wheels affect the ability to skate. It's something I am learning a lot about at the moment, so when I order quad skates I know exactly what I want.

[@claudianowakowski]

@@IceCoachOnline When I was a little kid, I had outdoor quad skates. Maybe a year later, I took group ice skating lessons. Never had the oppy to pursue either seriously as a child. Parents decided I knew how to skated and that was that. I kept skating on my own on quads wherever I could. I occasionally went to public sessions, both ice and roller. This was in the 70s and early 80s. In my early 20s, I got involved in ice skating and took private lessons. Did this for over 10 years. I turned pro and started teaching ice skating in my mid 30s. Did this for close to 10 years. Quad vs. Pic (or similar) depends on what you want to achieve. Since I am no longer ice skating (no rink within a reasonable commute), I am not concerned with confusing my muscle memory. Quad has a *completely* different center of balance than ice; and, therefore, Pic. When I was primarily ice skating, I only used quads for distance skating and Pics for skills. Now, since I am no longer ice skating, I dance and artistic skate on quads. IMO, quad skating is a different sport. Yes, you skills will transfer to a point, but only to a point. I look forward to your take on this as a higher level skater.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@claudianowakowski great comment ❤️ thanks so much for sharing your experiences. A lot of great information in there. I'm looking forward to trying quad skates and comparing the experience to skating! I also want to try inline slalom skates. I enjoy trying different styles, it gives me a new appreciation and better understanding of different skating styles!

[@hobbybugs1286]

I thought ice would be more slippery

[@MajnouniWahad]

I had to like the video when I saw the hairspray 😂

[@bowtiepotato554]

Love your energy 😆

[@IceCoachOnline]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@afvp9586]

Am I getting old? I saw the video and all I could think about is where are their protections? It's not the same if you fall on concrete hahahaha oh boy

[@louise8845]

I really want to try it !! 😍😍😍 what is the brand name please ?

[@noodlenoggin5854]

Can you get some normal blades, like most of us have access to and see what you can do? Some budget ones, setting as we are only intending to spend a minimal amount with the hours that the rinks will be open soon and.. Can't afford those anyway.

[@IceCoachOnline]

I am actually interested in trying all types of different rollers, and see what I can do and how well I can skate in them. What type are you referring to?

[@noodlenoggin5854]

@@IceCoachOnline Anything else. My coincidentally my quads arrived an hour ago, two days early! I got Rio Roller Rose quads because they were cheap and available in my size the day I was ordering, though of the Rio Rollers I would have preferred some Signatures as the toe stop is adjustable in height. Quads have 'edges' and I've also seen awesome adaptations like a skater who has taken wheels off leaving just one on each boot to dance with. I used to breakdance back in the day, so that influenced my choice to get quads over blades - uprocking, crazy legs and doing floor work like flarrs and six step etc in skates. I also pulled out my hula hoop whilst I was waiting for the slooooow delivery to see if I would be able to combine the two, which I have also seen mad tricks with. (I don't think I will be able to, lol)

[@noodlenoggin5854]

@@IceCoachOnline Examples: I might have been incorrect about the one wheeled skater - his plates are more likely blades. But the second skater, on two front wheels only has definitely adapted a quad base. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4qlhKZsfr-pb5I Hula on roller skates kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIaaqqmuZduVnbM Begins with a bboy windmill and some footwork familiar to me from breakin' kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4fKXqStiZeJgsU

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@noodlenoggin5854 I'm looking into getting something similar myself! To be honest, I don't like the rollers I'm using in the video! I'm looking to get something else, but there is so much choice! I've been chatting to people in the comments section for advice. I'm slowly narrowing it down! If you manage to combine the two, please share a video for us❤️

[@Ysaedda]

Do you reckon they are worth the investment? I don't have a spare pair of old boots lying around, so I'd need to get the boots and frames combo, which is more expensive. On ice pre-lockdown, I was working on 3-turns, improving my edges, back crossovers, and just beginning to get the hang of forward crossovers, plus working to improve my stroking (especially backwards), so I'm not massively advanced and certainly wouldn't be doing the level of moves you are working on here. I find skating quite difficult - I love it but it doesn't come naturally to me, and I'm really worried about losing all my hard-won progress before the rinks re-open... Equally, I don't want to spend that much money if I'm not going to find them helpful (although very happy to spend it if they are helpful!) I'm also only 5'8 and fairly light so I hope the wheels wouldn't wear down quite as fast.

[@IceCoachOnline]

Here is the thing, you don't have to have roller skates in order to keep practicing your figure skating while at home unable to attend an ice rink. If you watch my off ice series of videos, you may notice that I show ways to practice certain moves with little to no equipment what so ever. I try to do this as this channel is all about helping people no matter what their budget is. Just doing specific off ice exercises will help take your skating to the next level without actually stepping your feet onto the ice. In terms of the actual skates, is it worth it? For me, its enjoyable and I look at it as a way of getting a bit of exercise outside of the ice rink. I struggle to run because of my knees, but skating is fine. I am in the process of buying some cheaper inline skates and comparing them. So this video might interest you when it's finished.

[@Ysaedda]

@@IceCoachOnline thanks! I've been finding your off-ice exercises really helpful over the past couple of weeks (and they always make me laugh as well), so thank you for sharing them. I look forward to your comparison with other in-lines!

[@70109004]

First time I have seen that kind of rollerblades, did you make it yourself? Maybe if you try an urban slalom model you could do much more

[@wackymanda]

I'm really enjoying these videos. I have a pair (bought them a couple of years ago, but couldn't find a decent area to skate in and easily access before moving house recently) and they definitely take some getting used to! I feel like Bambi both times I've been on them recently. And I couldn't even get on to my "edges" to do forward crossovers until I'd been practicing a lot of curve exercises. I definitely feel more nervous/unbalanced compared to when I'm on ice. Out of curiosity, is that some padding you put into the ankle of your boots?

[@IceCoachOnline]

Did you end up not really using them much? Yes that is a lot of spinge being stuffed into my skates! As well as a bunga pad. I exaggerated it in the video, however I always stuff a big piece of sponge into my skates otherwise I have such bad tendinitis that I can't skate from the pain.

[@wackymanda]

@@IceCoachOnline Yeah, I actually only went out on them a few times. I kept trying to find indoor space as I figured a hall would be nicer and make me less nervous, but so many places said no when I asked about skating there. Hopefully I'll be using them a little more often now to start improving. That's a good idea with the sponge. And I sympathise about the tendonitis. I had a case of (self-diagnosed) peroneal tendonitis earlier this year and it felt like someone was stabbing me in the ankle for a couple of sessions until I wore a sweat band around my ankle for padding! Even now it's not fully healed as I am often aware of the muscle in that leg.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@wackymanda which kind of places wouldnt let you skate there? Bunga pads help a lot too actually! But yes, tendinitis is very very painful! You have my sympathy if you're suffering from something similar. I would recommend trying sponge with a hole cut out of it, and playing around until you find something that works to help ease your pain!

[@CM-pi8et]

What type of skates are you using ? I like them !

[@IceCoachOnline]

These are called off ice skating. Very creative name haha. There are other companies such as snow whites, pic skates, roll line Linea etc. That are very similar (learned that thanks to talking to people in the comments section 🙂). I'm personally looking at getting something else!

[@my1213]

Next time try doing it in an "inside" parking.. usually those are a lot better than the outside ones.

[@livingdeadgirl4884]

What is that foam stuff you were putting in your skate at the beginning? what were you using it for? xxx

[@TheDrawingGirl233]

Can I use any rollerblade?

[@_fabiolaborges]

I want a beautiful rollerblade like hers! Why do most inline skates have such an aggressive design?

[@SereneBoo222]

im sorry but for a moment I thought I was watching the ameba sisters with that intro music

[@kchappelle]

You should rotate your wheels so they wear evenly on both sides. Looks like you've just worn down the wheels very badly on one side. Also you can get a frame that has a rocker to it just like ice skates or you can get a flat blade. Don't know which one you've got or what wheels you're using but I've never had any problem with my wheels not having much grip or sliding out on me, but I use proper inline skates. Looks like you have a custom set up with a toe pick and much smaller wheels. Maybe if you're not getting much grip...you're using too hard of a wheel. If you go to a softer wheel it will give you much more grip.

[@hobbybugs1286]

He breaks them in well

[@trashcant69]

Good to see that pro figure skaters are just as terrified of going downhill on roller skates as I am. (':

[@garreswe]

Great video but are those really Rollerblades? I've never seen skates that look like that and with that front break. They are clearly inline skates but I doubt that Rollerblade make that kind of skate.

[@abbsterjonesy]

I think maybe the rocker on inlines is closer to hockey ice skates, except you have toe stops

[@IceCoachOnline]

I'm looking into getting some rockered inline skates to try! It seems like a lot of fun.

[@BEAutifulkiss21100]

What rollerblades do you recommend for figure skaters?

[@ArtScienceWonder]

Where can I buy these Rollerblades?

[@nadiahDono]

We dont have many ice rink here in my country (Im from tropical country) so I was thinking to start with rollerblades first before moving to Figure skate. Im 21, and a complete beginner. Is it possible to do a double jump one day starting this late of age?

[@IceCoachOnline]

There are a lot of people that message me to say this! Which country is it if you don't mind me asking? Starting with rollerblades first and the moving to the ice is a good idea if it interests you. I would also consider trying roller skates too! A lot of people in this comment section are rollerskaters, some that also ice skate. It is 100% possible to learn double jumps starting at your age, I know plenty of adult skaters that learned double jumps! It would require work both on and off the ice to get yourself ready for them!

[@nadiahDono]

@@IceCoachOnline I'm from Malaysia. Julian Yee is the only Olympian in figure skating from my country. Thank you so much for the reassurance! I'll try my best and work as hard as I could to get that double. 😭 Well, maybe I'm too old for Olympic, but I'm sure it's never too late to start a sport

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@nadiahDono Julian yee! I remember when he came on the figure skating scene. It's always great to see someone at such a high level from a country you don't often see figure skaters from. Great skater! With hard work, you will be surprised what you can accomplish. Keep us updated with how you get on, and don't forget to check out our on ice tutorials for help 🙂👍

[@rochellemendez6177]

I really like those inlines. I am a basic skater starting on single sal, loop and flip. What inlines would you recommend? Thanks

[@myz1c835]

Snow white inline skates are good

[@MultiMini10]

I miss the freaking rink soooo much. And if I watch skating videos I even miss it more 😭🥺

[@IceCoachOnline]

I was hoping we would entertain people a little bit actually! Not make them miss the rinks even more with out content 🤦‍♂️😅

[@MultiMini10]

Ice Coach Online oh you guys definitely entertain me!! Love your videos 🥰 I will be more motivated because of you guys!

[@helenletts8049]

I miss my rink.. Its painful watching my fellow roller friends do spirals and stuff along a bike path and in carparks.. :(

[@IceCoachOnline]

😂😂😂 What kind of rink do you normally use? Is it a sports hall? I have never been to a roller rink! All I know is the rough gravel floor 🤦‍♂️😅

[@helenletts8049]

@@IceCoachOnline I use an indoor roller rink. It has smooth cement, but Its not a sports hall. I can only say for the area I'm in, but gravel ain't fun to skate on. The rink i go to is Morley Rollerdrome, but I'm in Australia, so it will be different for you and what rinks are available. Some might have cement, others might have smooth wood. Just depends. If you can't get to a rink, a sports hall with that basketball floor is quite good, its where we usually hold competitions.

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@helenletts8049 thanks for the great info! I'll look into it and try find one to skate at when the lockdown ends! Gravel hasn't been too fun to skate on for me me either 😂 I'm excited to try better equipment on a better surface !

[@tasmto]

Helmet, wrist guards?! Anything!????

[@IceCoachOnline]

I have them now as I fell on my face off camera 🤦‍♂️

[@ravenouspathogen]

Move over to wizards with some pr80s

[@lisa_vxng]

4:41 you hit the toe and then you hit the floor... natural progression :D

[@rebeccarudy4563]

What kind of rollerblades do you guys have? I would like to get into rollerblading.😄

[@IceCoachOnline]

These are call off ice skates. The are supposed to emulate ice skating! But they didn't last very long 😢🤦‍♂️

[@aept208]

www.picskate.com

[@IceCoachOnline]

@@aept208 I tried these first! Sold out everywhere!

[@derekchandruang]

Where did you get your wheels? Did you get new boots for it or just use your usual skating boots?

[@IceCoachOnline]

I got them from off-iceskates. I would check the comments here before making a purchase though, as a lot of people have some great feedback about alternatives! I used my old skates. You could use your usual ones, but it would be a bit of a pain to switch back and fourth.

[@Rain_power]

They should check out Leon Basin.

[@IceCoachOnline]

I'll check him out now 🔥👍

[@sooz9433]

I bet you also lost a pound or two in the heat.😧 (Always rehydrate!) Fun and informative! Thank you for sharing. 💫💛

[@ristinamiko]

Why don’t you guys carry the skates to the car park and put on your skates there? Then you don’t have to go down the slope with the skates. I also think you can’t get edges as deep as that on ice with roller skates.

[@IceCoachOnline]

😂 That would be a very smart idea! I think it was because we wanted to get it done quickly! The bonus was the good workout skating up a big hill! If I could do it again, I would have take my shoes to at least walk down the big hill at the end to save the poor wheels a bit of torture 😅 I would be interested to see how deep I can go on edges with the correct wheel on a good surface. That's what I'm going to try to do when I am out of lockdown and everything opens back up again!

[@juuhei9742]

Is this the Beginner blade set from off-ice? Are just the frames with the wheels included or the boots too?

[@IceCoachOnline]

This was the elite set. It came with just the wheels, and frames. I used a pair of old skates I had laying around with them.

[@JesAbella]

I didn’t know you put a lot of foams inside your skate 😱😱😱

[@IceCoachOnline]

I always had such terrible tendinitis.....its the only way I can get my foot in a skate without being in agony.