Inline Skating Schools?

[Shull]

didnt we all learn how to break falls back in BMT?

[Baka]

I learnt the basics of rollerblading myself (simple turning, stopping) for some years until there seems to be no more improvement possible. Then 5 years ago I took up some advanced blading lessons at Kallang leisure dome (dunno still there or not). Every week 2 hours, then bladed back to home at Hougang. Some of the more advanced techniques like backward blading, cris-cross turning,, etc are best to be taught by experts. Even simple things like propelling forward can be improved with an expert teaching. After that training, moving forward for long distance became a breeze and effortless thing.

 

The initial stages are hard when I was learning the tougher stunts and suffered severe pain at wrists because like some of people here, thought using hands to break fall no problem one. But if you do that a hundred times, chances are that you will kena fracture at wrists eventually. So in the end I had to get some wrist guards when blading. Knee guards and helmet I can't be bothered.

[Alpha78]

Skating without wrist guards is suicidal. There's NOTHING to break the fall, and usually we are most nimble with our hands.

 

I have never skated with knee guards, elbow guards or helmet, so the knees and elbows have battle scars due to those stupid accidents with other park users.

 

For the TS, if he's never skated and his kids want to learn, find an instructor. Of course, some instructors are better than others, search carefully.

[Karebu]

that's 90% bxxxxxxt. you'll break yourself breaking fall like that.

 

for one, who the bloody hell shouts when they fall? only attackers shout. you'll injure yourself more by shouting when falling.

 

 

 

Most CCIs are TKD based. CCIs with judo backgrounds are teaching ACCT because of grappling/chokes etc. And likewise, honestly, the latter can't teach kicks/punches anyway.

 

For breakfalls you really should consult aikido/judo players.

Edited November 15, 2007 by Karebu

[Rentabass]

In my opinion, inline skating instructors usually bias their teachings towards skating forwards and backwards only, since most people who skate at ECP usually do long distance skating.

 

If you want to learn how to do crossovers and parallel turns, I still strongly feel that the best place to learn that is the Ice Skating Rink, as over there, skaters are forced to crossover to maintain their speed through bends.

 

Being the harder to balance of the two disciplines, Ice Skating is also a good way to learn how to control how to shift your body weight.

 

It helps just to observe how people do it, then continually evaluate yourself to determine what you're doing right and wrong. Ultimately, the best teacher is still yourself.

[Lexxmexx]

Check this video out!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9q30Ce2vwE

[Stary]

That's because they're not doing it properly.

 

It's alright to fall forwards onto your hands if you're travelling slowly, but if you're moving at high speeds, it's always safer to slide out the fall by cushioning with your thighs, butt, back and elbows - try falling at high speeds in an ice skating rink, you'll see what I mean.

 

The problem that beginners face with falling backwards is that they tense up and forget to tuck in their heads to prevent striking the ground.

 

The most important rule of falling is to relax, so your body can cushion the fall. More often than not, breakages and injuries are sustained when skaters tense up and forcibly break their falls in an awkward manner instead of flopping to the ground in a controlled way.

 

I believe this is correct.

 

I started skateboarding at 7, and the safest way to fall from my own experiemce is to land on the major muscles which are basically the legs (quads, hamstrings) and butt (gluteal max.). These muscles can take on an impact far better than boney areas such as knees and wrist.

 

But if one do not have a choice but to fall front, then better to use the knee than wrist.

 

As for guards, I think some protection on the wrist is needed. Not so much because you might break it, but because also to prevent bruises and cuts on the palm. I rather cut on the knee than palm because palm injuries always very troublesome since we use our hands all the time.

[Karebu]

speaking of which.

 

i'm actually thinking of starting ice skating.

 

question though, can i use my skating equipments for ice skating? the guards and wrist guards and all? what's the norm like?

[Rentabass]

Well, you can actually ice skate without using guards at all, because the ice isn't as abrasive as asphalt and shouldn't cause any bad abrasions unless you fall at really high speeds.

 

With ice skating, as long as you cover up your legs with jeans and wear gloves, you should be relatively safe as long as you do the following when you fall:

 

- Relax and allow your body to slide out (it's okay to get wet)

- Tuck your head in if you fall backwards

- Keep your hands to yourself when you fall (don't get them fingers run over)

 

All that done, you should have a pretty good time.

[Apollo]

community club... i tink there's one at bishan.

[Ping911]

Decided to goto Skateline at Bishan. Kids went for 1st lesson there last night. Wow! Kids pick this thing up so quickly! Both 6 & 4yr old already starting to skate.

 

Now looking to get gear for the kids. Don't want to spend too much, but also don't want to grab the really cheap crapy stuff. Something that's good value for money. Any recommendations? I saw a wide range at Carrefor. Think same brand as the bicycle brand Alcocea or something like that. Which brand has good value for money skates for kids.

[Karebu]

erh.. you talking about skates? or just guards? if it's the former i don't think you should get from megamarts..

[Tsr729]

bro u can try Inline Culture...PM u for e contact

[King]

zes, dig up an old thread

 

how manz of u drivers does inline skating or roller blading?

 

i have been doing for past three month and have so much fun...

 

onlz regret is should have taken up eariler....

[Xmaz3]

Yeap i agree it's fun and hopefully help me reduce my waistline. Just started learning 2 months back with my son.

[Celicar]

Decided to goto Skateline at Bishan. Kids went for 1st lesson there last night. Wow! Kids pick this thing up so quickly! Both 6 & 4yr old already starting to skate.

 

Now looking to get gear for the kids. Don't want to spend too much, but also don't want to grab the really cheap crapy stuff. Something that's good value for money. Any recommendations? I saw a wide range at Carrefor. Think same brand as the bicycle brand Alcocea or something like that. Which brand has good value for money skates for kids.

 

Go for those from the previous season, shops usually try to clear them so as to make way for the newest line. I suit up with K2 gear.

[AndrewLee72]

Do you guys go to east coast parkway to blade? Saturday afternoons?

[SGCMmaomao]

kids feet grow fast.. rent first?