@Lisa Ray i think the dots have more grip than the fomacs, but not a big jump, they will take minimul getting used to from the dots.... I had the harmonies for awhile... then was using rollerbone elite 101s and preferred those for about a year... I've been using the dots for a little over 6 months now and I'd place them right in the middle of those two as far as grip/slide... went down to 95A at one point and could not stand them, felt stuck to the ground.... still wondering how I will like 98s..... I wish there was a wheel library 😄..

What is the silent hand off?

@Bridget Reynolds it will honestly take me awhile to use the gimbal to it's fullest capacity, but I'm enjoying just the tracking feature for now. While I enjoy having the studio space to skate and I love having the mirrors for some real time feedback, my wheels become more filthy after skating there than at any of the other rinks I normally go to. I think because people wear outside shoes in there. It's crazy, because the floors look clean, but my wheels tell a different story. I've considered asking them if I could use their broom and push it around for a few passes while on my skates 😅... At an aerobics studio at a gym I think they are less strict about their floors than a pure dance studio would be. Glad you have some OG skaters around to learn those old school moves from... and you're in Detroit?? Hope to see you post videos of some local moves and combos 😊

@Aleeta Powe and @Ange Day I hear you, I will just zone out if I don't make a plan.... even when I do plan and write things down that I intend to practice, I sometimes get very distracted and side tracked, lol. But having the list is the important part, because it's something I can pull myself back to.... and I get a small dopamine rush from crossing things off a list . And if you add "freestyle" or "musicality practice" to your practice list, that distracted zone out period usually counts for one of those 😂

@Nico R that's awesome! I think you're doing great for 7 months in and when someone picks it up that quickly I always wonder about a background with comparable skills that may contribute to that speed. Like dance or martial arts dont seem related to skating, but they concentrate heavily on body awareness and mechanics, weight shifts, where you place pressure in your feet as you move, etc... you've got a gift, can't wait to see how much further along you are in another few months!

@Nico R 50 lbs down?!!... That's amazing. I hope you feel healthier, despite the bumps and bruises. Yeah, I've come to terms with messing something up every few weeks.... knee, neck, ankle, wrist.. despite being pretty good at falling.....sometimes you just have to rest up up and listen to your body

I skate almost exclusively indoors these days, so not sure I'll be much help, as I've gravitated towards harder wheels. But I skated outdoors a lot when I first started a few years ago, so have rolled on hybrids and some super gummy wheels for trail skating. In what way do t stops feel difficult with your current wheel set?