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May 11 •
Skate wobbling
Has anyone attempted to go into a toe manual or when skating backwards, and you put you directional foot on its toe. the foot that goes up on its toes wobbles uncontrollably hard. I've asked a couple people at my rink has this ever happened, and no one knew or could remember. What is this called if ther is a name for it; how could i stop it, and why does it happen.
0 likes • May 13
@Marisa Sa ok, so i think something called speed wobble is happening. I read on reddit that when you use a harder wheel; and you dont have the proper weight distribution the grooves in the floor can cause your wheel to bounce under you causing the wobbling. Sorta like when a motorcyclists goes into a death wobble. Does this sound likely, because for the most part I would consider myself to have a strong base.
2 likes • May 14
@Carrie Morgan thanks this helped!
May 12 •
roller skates
does anyone know where to get good beginner skates that would support your feet good? or anyone around the kc area that has appointments for sizing?
1 like • May 13
Download the sizing chart from riedell, its free. It's a video on YouTube, on measuring your self with it. Once you get your size read some reviews on which skate you would like, to see if it runs big or small. As far as what skate, depends on what is it your trying to do with it. Ex. Footwork you want a skate that doesn't have as much support for more mobility. For spins and pivots you want you skate to be more supportive , but still has some flex (most leather boots will give you this feeling). If your going strictly outdoors look into more of an roller hockey skate, like they use in London. (maximum support no flex at all).
Apr 9 •
The Fundamentals Live Recording 📹
We had a great call going over some of what I consider to be, the fundamentals of roller skating. I felt the need to explain the fundamentals because it's what I teach every week in all my beginner classes, and it applies to even the more advanced skills skaters are trying to develop. I thought this would be useful for the most amount of people. I focus on three main concepts in this lesson, which are: - Edges - Weight distribution - Weight transfer from one foot to the other When you understand some of these key concepts, then you start to understand what you're doing with your body or what someone else is doing when you're watching and trying to learn from someone else. That helps you focus and duplicate more effectively. I give examples for beginner levels and advanced levels, and some drills on how to practice it and explanations on understanding it. Tell me what y'all think.
1 like • May 1
@Knejie Allen I found this on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05JxQn5b. It helped a ton; so much that I had to get rid of my riedell 120s. I found out fast that the plate they came with didn't have enough edge. Also I was wondering in your next live can you go more in detail on weight transferring; for more precise movements like stepping behind when rolling backwards or dipping.
1 like • May 11
A couple things that helped me was, doing the Michael Jackson toe stands, and trying to hold the as long as I could off skates. When holding it for 10 secs got easy, i put the skates on with a support , and did the same as with skates off. This got me used to going up on my toes, and being able to control how high I wanted to go. Once I was completely in control; I started to incorporate small twists like a 1/4 turn. Before I knew it i was turning completely 180. Just remember to turn backwards use your toe manuals , and to turn forward use your heel manuals. Once your completely comfortable, and now your trying to roll with it always have a lead foot , and turn in the direction opposite of the lead foot.
Apr 21 •
One foot edges training
First I would like to say I have pretty good one foot blance, with my trucks on the looser side I can skate half my rink on either side with one foot. The problem i am having using both inside and outside edges on one foot, seen in styles like jb or STL. Now as an intermediate skater I am big on training with skates off, and exercising the muscles I use to skate at the gym. Doing this has taken months of the learning curve, and i was looking for suggestions for training my ankles to handle this sway off skates ? There's no stupid opinions I feel every one can benefit from this. 2 ex. Videos will be posted if unfamiliar with the styles.
3 likes • Apr 24
@Weslica Johnson-ROCK oh no, I was only able to do 15min. I do other blance exercises as well; a good one i started doing is: balancing on one foot with a wall to my right , swinging the hanging left leg forward in one foot pivot motion, tap the wall with my foot, one to the front, and one to the back. On the way back i make sure to turn my torso with it to simulate a pivot turn back forward.
1 like • Apr 26
@Aleeta Powe if you serious about skating, and growing as a skater forshore somethings like these need to be done. Even if you can't see it directly improving your balance; your definitely improving the odds of injury.
Mar 20 •
One Leg Balance - Tips For Beginners
I’m struggling with One Leg Balance. May someone please give me some advice.
0 likes • Apr 22
@Albert Schepis it a long winded explanation, but let's just say you not doing it for muscle gain as much as muscle hardness. Kinda like a runners vs football players
1 like • Apr 22
And the ability to make those muscles work together no matter the position your holding your body
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