Rollin In · Learn Roller Skating

Rollin In

Hi everybody! My name is Tammy Smith. I live near Kansas City MO and I’m a freelance illustrator and ceramicist.

I’m super lucky because I live in the same city as Sk8 Shot studio!

As an adult, I began my skate journey again about 1 1/2 years ago after 20 years off skates where I focused on running and triathlons. I didn’t really start skating regularly til 9 months ago when I started Sk8 Shot classes. Since then I realize how much there is to learn and I now have a long list of skate goals.

I started skating for fitness but have found a new skate family as well. I have a group of skate buddies who I see several times a week for rink sessions or classes.

One of my goals in being here is to learn the grapevine and I’ve been working on it for months but am having real trouble with the pigeon toe transition. I’m starting to wonder if it’s harder for some people than others? Anyway, I’m excited to meet you all and learn about your skate journey as well!

Here’s the only pic I have of my skates and it’s with some of my skate buddies at Sk8 Shot’s first event. I’m on the far left in the purple skates.

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