I started skating last year and curbs are still my enemy. I'm such a chicken, when it comes to trying new things. Your video is super helpful and I'll tackle curbs when it's springtime again. Thanks for the very clear instructions. :)
Well done as ever, just please make more of these tutorials, you are an amazing teacher , you have the natural ability to learn on your own and teach them properly. Again, please make more of these contents and this will grow your channel even more. Love from Prague:) keep rolling 🤘
Literally did some curb practice with Asha a few hours ago! We were taught with the step up and step/roll down to approach at 45 degrees and maintain the direction of travel (no V, wide skates or sideways steps). When approaching a step up straight on (90 degrees), step from scissor position. We did not do sideways steps onto a kerb while moving (probably not appropriate for wet conditions).
You were learning from the expert! I used Asha's videos alot when I was starting out. There is no substitute for learning from an expert like her and it's awesome you can have actual lessons with her.
was scared of kerbs, but tried your 'one foot at a time' and it worked! I do it going down hill in both directions (for both feet) and it's great! Keep up the good work.
Personally, I actually think jumping up curbs is easier and in many ways safer than stepping up. You’re much less likely to catch your foot if both feet take off and land at the same time. Jumping properly on rollerblades ofc takes practice and technique, but one of the reasons I became obsessed with it in a way I never did with skateboarding is that many moves are quite intuitive - you can just jump by, well, jumping, unlike ollie-ing on a skateboard which I never mastered. So I would encourage all new bladers just to try jumping and try and clear some small curbs (emphasis on small). Don’t think too much about it early on, just jump! Just my opinion though xxx
Hi I'm a 43 year old guy who has just started inline skating after being insipred by your videos. I have a question about crossovers and wondered if you could help. When performing crossovers the ankle of my trailing leg (the leg going underneath and behind me) tends to roll (or bend) inwards and tends to ache afterwards (both ankles). Should I focus on keepng the ankle of my trailing leg straight and not allow it to bend? Is it simply a case of allowing my ankles to get stronger over time? I have FR1 80 skates which are very comfortable but I'm not sure if my technique is to blame or if they are not quite supportive enough to keep my ankles straight. I wonderd about buying Intuition Liners as I've heard they are very stiff and perhaps offer more ankle support. Any suggestions/advice would greatly appreciated. Big thanks.
Hey there. It's awesome to hear you have started skating. With regards your ankles I would probably suggest it is just a case of your ankles needing to get used to skating. I had similar issues when I started but it was my knees for me. It will take time for your body to get used to the new movements. You could try some strengh training exercises off the skates. Sorry I am not an expert on this but I seem to remember Bill Stoppard doing a good video on exercises. I used to do the one footed squat. This is good for improving balance and helps build strenght in the knee and ankle.
Cool - thanks for your reply! Love the videos btw, and your tutorials are always really clear and concise and easy to follow, the slow motion footage is especially helpful.
I started around the time I turned 48 (50 now) so I know how it is to be a relatively late starter! For crossovers I'd suggest getting used to feeling the changes of wheel 'edges'. Try it without rolling on grass or carpet first, stepping over, helping your ankles build the muscle memory. Tilting onto the outside edge in particular feels weird at first, but it comes with time and practise. Good luck, and have fun 👊
Sometimes when a car is approaching I will put my left foot onto the edge of the curb and jump and do a grab and land it or do some wylie little move. This is while holding a garbage bag full of trash. Come on, half the fun of rollerblading is impressing the neighbors :p. Have you seen stoppers collaboration with Alexie? Already got the wheels turning on new trick ideas.
Hi mate. another great video. Wasnt sure you would post one this week, with the weather we have had the last month. looks like you got a supply from when the weather was decent. I see your number of subs is fast approaching 4k wasnt that long ago you were approaching 3k. Do you think its new beginner skaters finding you and there is a momentum growing in inline at the moment or do you think it is where a youtube channel grows exponentially. the more subs you got the more you will get. its like shop task fast approaching 50k. i think a year ago it was around 25k. take care all the best
Thanks Klisher. I did the filming of this back in September. It's taken a long time to edit it together. With regards the growth of the channel I'd like to think it is some new skaters finding me. As you say though success kind of breeds success. It's a bit like a snowball rolling down a mountain. I'm never going to be as popular as Shop Task but it would be nice to grow steadily. Thanks for your support buddy.
i think it is new skaters. there seems to be a few new cannels in the last few months ive been watching that hadn't popped up in my recommended before (Rich Hayter skater, Aussie inline skater. Thirty and rolling are 3 examples) i cant comment on what it was like before last September because i only started watching skating videos after i started skating. it had never even crossed my mind before then haha. supporting you is a pleasure mate take care all the best
@@UTUBE-MONITOR oh ok. Yes I can roll down stairs. I've done it in a few of my videos ua-cam.com/video/rLHAwlfqh0A/v-deo.html It takes a little practice but it's mainly just about having the courage to try it! Going backwards is a little easier although it's more scary to do at first.
Hi, I know you use the Twister Edge, but I was just wondering what you think of the RB 80 Pro as a pair of skates for a beginner? (Well not entirely beginner I used to skate as a child but I'm now 33) Many thanks.
They look like a really nice pair of skates to me. As long as they fit your feet I would imagine they would be great skates to get back into skating on.
@@whittyskater thanks for your reply. I've actually emailed Rollerblade enquiring about the size, I measured my foot as their sizing guide advises and I'm a 27, but in my normal shoe size I'm a UK size 10 due to the width of my foot which would translate to a 29, so I asked them for some advice, do i get a 27 or go midrange with a 28 or same size as my shoe and get 29 lol. Unfortunately I dont have a local skate shop to go to and try them on which of course would have been best.
Ps. If you buy from somewhere like LocoSkates they offer a free return service I think. As long as you only wear them in the house you can return them if they don't fit. They deliver world wide as well
@@whittyskater I ended up going to my nearest skate shop as I couldnt find anywhere that had the RB 80 pros in size 10. I've ended up getting the FRX 80, which seems to be really well reviewed and are very comfortable to wear, not been out on them yet though as the weather is terrible. I did almost get the twisters as they're reduced but still £210 which I think is a little much for my first pair back into skating
You claim you are not a "qualified skating instructor", though the clarity of your explanations make you an "ad honorem" one imho. Two thumbs up mate!
Thank you so much for your comment. I'm really glad the explanation was easy to understand. 🙏🙏
I started skating last year and curbs are still my enemy. I'm such a chicken, when it comes to trying new things. Your video is super helpful and I'll tackle curbs when it's springtime again. Thanks for the very clear instructions. :)
Thanks for watching. Good luck!
You’re a highly qualified regular skater & your tutorials are straightforward & helpful. Thanks. 👍☮️🌞
Thank you! Glad they are helpful. 🙏
Absolutely!
Well done as ever, just please make more of these tutorials, you are an amazing teacher , you have the natural ability to learn on your own and teach them properly. Again, please make more of these contents and this will grow your channel even more. Love from Prague:) keep rolling 🤘
Thanks for watching. I hope to do more tutorials in the future.
Literally did some curb practice with Asha a few hours ago! We were taught with the step up and step/roll down to approach at 45 degrees and maintain the direction of travel (no V, wide skates or sideways steps). When approaching a step up straight on (90 degrees), step from scissor position. We did not do sideways steps onto a kerb while moving (probably not appropriate for wet conditions).
You were learning from the expert! I used Asha's videos alot when I was starting out. There is no substitute for learning from an expert like her and it's awesome you can have actual lessons with her.
I agree with Whitty. i would love to have lessons witrh Asha. all the best.
the best explanation i've ever heard and your lesson about stopping so clear it helps me a lot, thank you
Thanks for watching
was scared of kerbs, but tried your 'one foot at a time' and it worked! I do it going down hill in both directions (for both feet) and it's great! Keep up the good work.
Wow amazing
I have learned much from this tutorial videos and very essential to me methods to practice in Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped.
Great tutorial. Thank you, it is going to help me a lot.
That's great to hear. Thanks for watching!
Well done for not just showing how brilliant you are (like some videos!).
good tutorial. very helpful.
Thanks alot!
I’m a professional roller skating instructor and your tips are good
Thank you. That's nice to hear.
Thank you for the video that leads to my skill improvement.
😉👍✨
Thank you for watching my friend.
Great job. Need more!
Thankyou. More tutorials are planned.
Slick tutorial. Recently rediscovered inline skating. Shout out from Newcastle :)
Thanks alot. Welcome back to skating. Awesome to have someone in the UK out there on wheels!
Likewise I was starting to think Skating was dead in the UK. Tis a lost art.
Buen video, claro , bien explicado e informativo. Gracias
I like to crossover curbs. Although it's not a safe way of doing it. But why not, I'm using protection... sometimes.
Nice tut.
Crossovers over curbs are fun! Thanks for watching.
You're the best. Love your videos man.
Thanks
Thanks buddy, is really helpful. I going to start using this tips on my next trip!
Nice one! Thanks for watching
Wow great tips
Really helpful. Thanks so much
Very helpful video. Thank you buddy!
No worries. Glad it helped
Good tutorial 👍👌
Cheers.
I just found your channel! I’m really excited to start skating
Cool. Good luck and have fun!
Very helpful👍
Thank you!
Great video
Thank you!
Personally, I actually think jumping up curbs is easier and in many ways safer than stepping up. You’re much less likely to catch your foot if both feet take off and land at the same time. Jumping properly on rollerblades ofc takes practice and technique, but one of the reasons I became obsessed with it in a way I never did with skateboarding is that many moves are quite intuitive - you can just jump by, well, jumping, unlike ollie-ing on a skateboard which I never mastered. So I would encourage all new bladers just to try jumping and try and clear some small curbs (emphasis on small). Don’t think too much about it early on, just jump! Just my opinion though xxx
Thank you so much! I will definitely try and follow that technique when I go rollerblading today!
@@jetoux4881 you’re welcome! Let me know how it goes. Also strongly recommend wearing knee pads, wrist guards and helmet.
Hi I'm a 43 year old guy who has just started inline skating after being insipred by your videos.
I have a question about crossovers and wondered if you could help.
When performing crossovers the ankle of my trailing leg (the leg going underneath and behind me) tends to roll (or bend) inwards and tends to ache afterwards (both ankles).
Should I focus on keepng the ankle of my trailing leg straight and not allow it to bend? Is it simply a case of allowing my ankles to get stronger over time? I have FR1 80 skates which are very comfortable but I'm not sure if my technique is to blame or if they are not quite supportive enough to keep my ankles straight. I wonderd about buying Intuition Liners as I've heard they are very stiff and perhaps offer more ankle support. Any suggestions/advice would greatly appreciated. Big thanks.
Hey there. It's awesome to hear you have started skating. With regards your ankles I would probably suggest it is just a case of your ankles needing to get used to skating. I had similar issues when I started but it was my knees for me. It will take time for your body to get used to the new movements. You could try some strengh training exercises off the skates. Sorry I am not an expert on this but I seem to remember Bill Stoppard doing a good video on exercises. I used to do the one footed squat. This is good for improving balance and helps build strenght in the knee and ankle.
Cool - thanks for your reply!
Love the videos btw, and your tutorials are always really clear and concise and easy to follow, the slow motion footage is especially helpful.
@@chrisgilling543 glad you find them useful. Cheers buddy.
I started around the time I turned 48 (50 now) so I know how it is to be a relatively late starter! For crossovers I'd suggest getting used to feeling the changes of wheel 'edges'. Try it without rolling on grass or carpet first, stepping over, helping your ankles build the muscle memory. Tilting onto the outside edge in particular feels weird at first, but it comes with time and practise. Good luck, and have fun 👊
tysm
hello...i love your teaching style.
do you have videos on tjr ff topics
1. how to inline skates on slopes
2. how to overcome fear
thanks
Thanks. I don't have videos on those topics I'm afraid. Search UA-cam though as I'm sure somebody has covered this.
@@whittyskater ok then
Your skating looks so fluid and what boots are you wearing in this video please 👍
Rollerblade Twister Edge X
"im not an instructor" - proceeds to explain better than 99% of the instructors i've seen
Sometimes when a car is approaching I will put my left foot onto the edge of the curb and jump and do a grab and land it or do some wylie little move. This is while holding a garbage bag full of trash. Come on, half the fun of rollerblading is impressing the neighbors :p. Have you seen stoppers collaboration with Alexie? Already got the wheels turning on new trick ideas.
Will you make a video about roller skating not in straight sets (for example on hills or declivous mountains?
Yes. I would like to make a video on how to go down hills.
@@whittyskater Thank you
Hi mate. another great video. Wasnt sure you would post one this week, with the weather we have had the last month. looks like you got a supply from when the weather was decent.
I see your number of subs is fast approaching 4k wasnt that long ago you were approaching 3k. Do you think its new beginner skaters finding you and there is a momentum growing in inline at the moment or do you think it is where a youtube channel grows exponentially. the more subs you got the more you will get.
its like shop task fast approaching 50k. i think a year ago it was around 25k.
take care
all the best
Thanks Klisher. I did the filming of this back in September. It's taken a long time to edit it together.
With regards the growth of the channel I'd like to think it is some new skaters finding me. As you say though success kind of breeds success. It's a bit like a snowball rolling down a mountain. I'm never going to be as popular as Shop Task but it would be nice to grow steadily.
Thanks for your support buddy.
i think it is new skaters. there seems to be a few new cannels in the last few months ive been watching that hadn't popped up in my recommended before (Rich Hayter skater, Aussie inline skater. Thirty and rolling are 3 examples)
i cant comment on what it was like before last September because i only started watching skating videos after i started skating. it had never even crossed my mind before then haha.
supporting you is a pleasure mate
take care
all the best
Anyone know how to go off a curb perpendicularly when you still have heel brakes?
what about the hop down
Hey Whitty. Have you done down steps yet? I heard its easier backwards. Tks
I haven't done a tutorial video no.
@@whittyskater but I mean have you mastered going down steps. If so was it hard? Rgs
@@UTUBE-MONITOR oh ok. Yes I can roll down stairs. I've done it in a few of my videos ua-cam.com/video/rLHAwlfqh0A/v-deo.html It takes a little practice but it's mainly just about having the courage to try it! Going backwards is a little easier although it's more scary to do at first.
@@whittyskater must say I was impressed when you casually threw in a stair ride in one of your vids.
@@SingaporeSkaterSam cheers buddy!
What skates are best suggest company model
All the major brands offer good skates. I use SEBA or FR Skates alot.
How about your comfort in rolleblade edge? It is better or not from time you said that you felt pain after some minutes of skating?
They are much comfier now. I used a heat gun on them to help with this. I've done a video on this if you are interested.
Almost forgot about this metod. Few years ago i used it to my ice skates but theses skates were easier to form because plastic was not so hard.
@@gregcook6838 the heat gun worked great. Pretty easy to do as well
Going park today to try this 😋😋
Awesome!
I like patin
Hi, I know you use the Twister Edge, but I was just wondering what you think of the RB 80 Pro as a pair of skates for a beginner? (Well not entirely beginner I used to skate as a child but I'm now 33) Many thanks.
They look like a really nice pair of skates to me. As long as they fit your feet I would imagine they would be great skates to get back into skating on.
@@whittyskater thanks for your reply. I've actually emailed Rollerblade enquiring about the size, I measured my foot as their sizing guide advises and I'm a 27, but in my normal shoe size I'm a UK size 10 due to the width of my foot which would translate to a 29, so I asked them for some advice, do i get a 27 or go midrange with a 28 or same size as my shoe and get 29 lol. Unfortunately I dont have a local skate shop to go to and try them on which of course would have been best.
@@sanbo20 i found rollerblade fit true to size for me. I'm a UK size 9 in a trainer and a UK size 9 (eu 43) in the twisters.
Ps. If you buy from somewhere like LocoSkates they offer a free return service I think. As long as you only wear them in the house you can return them if they don't fit. They deliver world wide as well
@@whittyskater I ended up going to my nearest skate shop as I couldnt find anywhere that had the RB 80 pros in size 10. I've ended up getting the FRX 80, which seems to be really well reviewed and are very comfortable to wear, not been out on them yet though as the weather is terrible. I did almost get the twisters as they're reduced but still £210 which I think is a little much for my first pair back into skating
After 15 years of skating I’m stilll terrified of curbs. How do I overcome my fear
Maybe start out on very low curbs first
what about the roll up ?
I don't think you can roll up a normal curb?
The roll down going straight down doesn't work for some agressive skates.
True. I guess the grind block can catch the curb.
Lovely video
Thanks