Inline Skating

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:21

Opinions on Inline skating?

I have just bought a pair of blades off a friend and I am now learning how to skate. Any body on here skate or has?

Any hints or tips? Meant to be going to Rampworx next week but don't really know how to skate yet

Skidder · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:22

inline skates are for tampon adds, you want a skateboard

Reginald · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:24

I think it's fun - never really learned how to stop though. I tended to head for the nearest lampost/fat man (added cushion for the fall).

Just practice I guess until you get the hang of it!

Hxc · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:24

I used to blade quite a bit as a kid. I really want a pair now

G18241 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:26

I used to have a pair of Bauers ( i think thats how its spelt ) when i was much younger, that progressed to a skateboard but havent touched either for about 4 years now

Should really get back into boarding

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:27

Skidder said:
inline skates are for tampon adds, you want a skateboard

Each to there own then yea?

I have wanted to learn since I was about 12 but only bothered getting some now I am 18. I really can't wait to be able to actually move on them confidently

Reginald · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:27

Hxc said:
I used to blade quite a bit as a kid. I really want a pair now

Yeah me too! Kinda want a go now as well.. the last time I did it, I'd just moved abroad and was skating around the compound.. some guy looked like he was heading over in my direction, I assumed to introduce himself. I was so busy watching what he was up to, I smacked square into a wall and fell back on my bum. Turns out it was my dad's new boss.. smoooth.

DefiantAsh · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:28

Skidder said:
inline skates are for tampon adds, you want a skateboard

And judging by your name, you cannot ride a skateboard

?

SeraphX · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:30

learnt ages ago, still got my vintage Roces Fifth Elements, still skate very occasionally but takes a lot more effort now then i ever remember it doing lol

OP you would be wise to avoid ramps and parks of that sort untill you have the basics down at the very least, ( moving, stopping, etc etc )

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:32

Well I was thinking that but he asked if I was coming whilst I was drunk. I said yes so can't go back on it now.

I was kind of going for the swimming approach, jump in the deep end.

SeraphX · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:35

bad bad bad idea! a drunk noob on skates = broken bones, seriously mate you will regret it,

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:37

Well I won't be drunk when I go.

Might just try going around the block or something. I tend to be pretty good at balancing so I think I should be ok.

Hxc · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:38

As a curious addition I am truly shocking at rollerskating, but can blade and iceskate quite well. One would think it would be easier

Hastarius · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:39

Blades are much more fun to get around on then a Skateboard, just learn to comfortably get around and don't do any stupid ****, honestly its not worth it, you don't look cool and you end up breaking/dislocating bones

Wish I had some blades again.

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:42

Well one of my mates has a skateboard and I didn't enjoy it. To much faffing. Managed to do a pop shove it apparently. Thats what he said ha!

I won't be doing anything to stupid. I am used to being injured a lot from Judo and as a result I can fall quite well.

Emlyn_Dewar · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:44

The only problem I have is finding someone else who wants to skate also.
Have skates, don't want to do it on my own!

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:46

Emlyn_Dewar said:
The only problem I have is finding someone else who wants to skate also.

Where are you? I need to be "taught the ropes" so to speak and would be good to have someone else.

sHo0sH · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:46

You know what the hardest thing about roller blading is?...

... telling your mum you're gay.

bertboy13 · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:50

sHo0sH said:
You know what the hardest thing about roller blading is?...

... telling your mum you're gay.

Each to there own. I think the 11 year martial art experience should balance out any fagness.

antonusklesk · 14 Jul 2011 at 21:50

I'd agree not to go to any skateparks until you're pretty nimble on the street in general, the ramps are a whole other beast.

I spent 3 years skating and still have my original Razor Murda's; those were the days.

I realise in hindsight that it actually kept me extremely fit and wish I'd never stopped as my joints just couldn't take it after a year out!