roller skating

No, but I've been meaning to. Since my 10 year old's last skate party for school I've been wanting to take him skating sometime ... because it looks like fun and it's just something for us to do together. I'm worried that roller skates will be hard to use, I always used roller blades when I was kid. Rollerblades need to come back in style lol

I used to rollerblade with my dog...until he decided stopping right in front of me was fun (while going what felt like 20mph).

I'm going to a roller derby boot camp in a few weeks to decide if I want to join a league. I'm a really good, fast skater but I'm also really tiny. Not sure yet if the injury risk is worth it.

I am training for my first inline skating marathon (6 weeks til race day!) and hadn't skated in many year's prior to deciding to do this with 14 weeks to train. I LOVE it! My sister said she's already noticed a difference/lift in my behind.

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hesn92 wrote: »

No, but I've been meaning to. Since my 10 year old's last skate party for school I've been wanting to take him skating sometime ... because it looks like fun and it's just something for us to do together. I'm worried that roller skates will be hard to use, I always used roller blades when I was kid. Rollerblades need to come back in style lol

I'm the opposite. I grew up in the 70s/80s and it was roller skates. I can't even stand up on blades. There were a bunch of kids with the blades at the rink we went to.

I know...I felt so old when I read her post. LOL

I play roller derby, so yes, I like to skate
My daughter has joined the junior team now, so skating is something we can do together.
I was a disaster on skates when I first started, but once you learn how to stop properly, it gets so much better!

For anyone skating with a dog (roller skates or blades) please please please wear a helmet. Our coach can no longer play hockey, roller derby, or even officiate on skates because his dog took an unexpected turn while he was skating and he ended up with a severe concussion and stitches in his scalp. He was very lucky to not have a skull fracture.

@mom23mangos - I am 5'0" and was 108 lbs at my peak derby time. Being small makes you harder to hit, and being strong makes your hits harder. Check out ShortStop from Gotham. You don't need to be big to play derby. You just need to learn to take advantage of your strengths. Oh, and I recommend a helmet with a face shield if your nose is at other people's elbow/shoulder level.

I skate in a rink. That was my main cardio for years. Its like pilates and yoga. The balanicing part of it works so many muscles.

I love roller skating, it's one of my favorite activities. I actually only learned how to skate a few years ago, and was taught at Roller Derby practice. Trial by fire. Unfortunately, I moved and didn't find the new cities roller derby team anywhere near as welcoming so I gave that up. Plus the nearest rink is 45 minutes away so I hardly ever go anymore. I do sometimes still sneak over to the tennis courts by me and skate on the smooth concrete when no one else is around though!

I am training for my first inline skating marathon (6 weeks til race day!) and hadn't skated in many year's prior to deciding to do this with 14 weeks to train. I LOVE it! My sister said she's already noticed a difference/lift in my behind.


Duluth? You'll love it!