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Beginning Skaters Forum This is the place for beginning skaters to ask questions and share their stories. We would love to hear about your experiences learning to skate. No question is too dumb! |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 12
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Just wanted to say hello, I have just decided to learn to skate at the young age of 48. My wife grew up skating and working at a rink till it closed, but hadn't skated since we married (couldn't tell). We are starting our youngest 6 y/o out as well. Wish me luck.
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#2 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 40
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Have fun! I learned at 45, after signing my kids up for Kids Skate Free at our local rink. My then-four-year-old son wouldn't get up if he fell down, so I had to learn to skate so I could pick him back up. Now, seven years later, I love skating much more than they do.
Take it easy, wear protective gear, be patient with yourself, and enjoy it. |
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#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 399
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Welcome and good luck!
I echo the comment about protective gear, Not many people at my rink use all the pads I do (wrist, elbow, knee) but as I like to try different things (the whole point of learning I suppose) I fall over quite a bit, and the padding definitely helps! |
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#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Highland NY
Posts: 431
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Hi and welcome. Let us know your progress. Inlines or quads? Got your own skates? Rentals? Any goals? We're here to help.
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#5 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 12
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I am skating on quads, they are an older pair of carrera's that were a craigslist find $20, that I remounted the plates on them as the rivets were loose, then swapped out the bearings and wheels. For now there OK, and for what a total of $150 skate pretty nice. I seem to have one occasional truck issue guessing it is something wore odd in the nylon cup area. If I continue to roll I want to upgrade as my foot is a bit wide and occasionally there is some discomfort. But for now they work.
I just wish there was a larger skate pro shop near me as I would love to be able to try on some boots for comfort before spending a few hundred on them. I have an odd foot that is tuff on shoes. I want to get good enough to skate backwards and smooth out crossovers both ways. Thanks everyone for the welcome. |
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#6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: mass
Posts: 6,870
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good luck, have fun and take it easy till u get comfortable.
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Ciao Rick |
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