I'm currently taking a skate instructor course. May I ask you 3 questions? <If "yes" proceed to next step> 👇🏻 1. What frustrates you most about skating? 2. What skill do you wish you had? 3. What would make you feel more confident?

Hi Sk8shot fam! I wrote another rather long post about buying my first pair of skates! I titled it "First Pair," if I remember correctly! Anyway, when I tried to post a picture of one of the skates that I bought all of a sudden the entire post disappeared, and I couldn't find it! At first I figured that this site administration team had to review the picture because I know some sites do that, but now I'm not so sure! Has anyone else had this issue? If so, please let me know! Thank you all! The skates by the way were all pair that cost about $69 called Roller Derby that I purchased from Academy Sports in Tupelo, Mississippi! A guy named Kenny at Skate Zone in Tupelo, Mississippi (shout out to Kenny at Skate Zone in Tupelo, Mississippi) said he could order anything that I wanted, and have it shipped in about 2 days, but the only thing he had in stock in my size were some skates called Vanilla Jr's, which cost about $268, and while I had the money I couldn't spare it at the time, and since I didn't want to wait until some got shipped I bought the Roller Derbys from Academy Sports! I think I kind of rushed the whole process because I bought the skates, a helmet, and a set that came with knee pads, elbow pads, wrist pads! (heard of wrist bands, but not wrist pads!), and it seems that even though I bought the biggest they had things are a tad to small (helmet and pads)! The skates are fine in size, but the are a tad bit higher than low top sneakers, but lower than high top sneakers! I think you call that size mid-size, or mid-quarter! The problem is that the wheels seem to be to easy to roll! It's like I have to really use my leg muscles to keep them from rolling away from under me! They are heavy, but I just attributed that to my not having skates on in a while! In the past I just used rentals, so this is the first pair of skates that I have owned! I don't remember rentals having so much roll ease to them! The last time I skated was in 2007, but before that it had been a gap of several years, and when I got on skates in 2007, I was so wobbly legged because I don't think the skates had such ease of roll! I guess I'm explaining this right! Anyway, I welcome all advice concerning the matter! I have been out of prison for about 1 year and 6 days! Even though cellphones are contraband there are a lot of them in a lot of jails and prisons around the country! I usually had one while locked up, and I use to enjoy watching jam/dance skating videos on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc! I said while I was still in prison that I wanted to add dance/jam skating to my basic skating ability when I got out, so a few nights ago I decided to go ahead and purchase a pair because I was like I might as get started! Has anyone heard of Roller Derby skates? At $69 I guess they are cheap, and I do plan on buying other skates! Has anyone heard of the skates called Vanilla Jr's that the guy at the skating rink said he had for sell? Are they good skates? Are they worth $268 like he was selling them for? Let me know! Much love! Blessings!

Ballroom Win in St. Louis 🏆✨ On January 31st, me and @Knejie Allen competed in St. Louis and brought home the WIN! I introduced ballroom and taught Knejie the style about 6 months ago! This shows hard work, dedication and consistency really pays off and not just for him, but for anyone! We’re going back to the finals in November! The energy was unmatched, and we’re so grateful for everyone who continues to support and be part of this growing community. 💛 ⬇️ Make sure to check out the Instagram post for the full video of our performance ! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUOht_WEaKr/?igsh=MTlsZnB5ZGZhaG1vdA==

Hi Sk8shot Fam! My name is Terrence, and I go by 2 nicknames! Silk is a nickname that got started in my teens (I'm 49), and Pooh Pooh was given to me by my grandmother (she's 93 now) when I was a baby! So, between my government and the 2 nicknames you are welcome to use either you prefer! I actually wrote an introductory post some weeks ago, but it didn't seem to immediately post, so I don't know if it ever did post! I just serve 18 years incarceration from March, 2007 to March 6, 2025, so I haven't been on skates since around 2007, and before then it was several years! What I remember about skating in 2007 after several years of not skating was how easy everything was for me! Like the saying about never forgetting how to ride a bike, skating then still felt easy! At least my ability to roll around the rink! Now I'm ready to learn dance skating or jam skating! I'm not sure what's the proper term! I'll just say skating with the cool moves such as the crazy legs, JB skating, etc. I hope that since I can do basic skating more experienced moves will come relatively easy! With practice of course! I watch a lot of this skater named JRoc! His first name is Jedadiah (I hope I spelled that right)! He seemsto be able to make the skates do whatever he wants them to do! He's on Facebook and YouTube! Check him out! Jedadiah JRoc (forgot his last name)! My question for you all is what is the best skates and parts (wheels, etc.) for a person to practice these dance style moves! In the past I just used rentals, but recently I was reading about certain skates and wheels and other parts for various moves! I want to learn several moves, so is there a go to skate that I can pretty much try any move on? Does anybody have that one pair of skates with parts that you perform a variety of moves on ? Hey guys! I know this is long, so I really appreciate those who read it all! I look forward to your advice! I'm from a little town called Houston, Mississippi by the way, but live in Tupelo, Mississippi now! Blessings to you all!