Hi Skaters! I get lots of questions from total beginners who want to know the best way to start on thier skating journey. I have a few new tips and tricks I use to help with comfort and confidence which I share here, along with an alternative to bubbles for those first steps. I mention a few of my other videos too so I'll pop the links for those below. Happy Rolling x
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Equipment & Lacing
2:41 - Standing
3:35 - Moving
5:00 - Stopping
5:38 - Body Position
6:00 - Bye bye
6:13 - Outtakes
VIDEOS I MENTION
More in-depth beginners video that covers bubbles -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvhBbson-0A&t=1s
Stopping - 3 ways -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olsFsLeKnr8&t=31s
How to adjust your roller skates -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bSFVIiPpGs
Merchandise Links - some of the the links below are affiliate links. By making a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
International Merch Store:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/Skatieuk/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent
Amazon USA - T-Shirts
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Protective Equipment That I Use:
(UK)
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Facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/groups/skatie - Facebook group for Roller Skating Beginners chat.
Website - www.skatie.co.uk