Saturday, October 24, 2009

How do you stop on roller skates?

i have broght some normal 4 wheel roller skates, how do i stop?

How do you stop on roller skates?
You can drag your heel-stop if you have one. If you don’t, or you just want to have a second option, you can move the toe of one of your feet out so that your feet make a 90 degree angle with eachother. Drag those wheels to create friction while still moving in the direction of your lead foot. If you own a pair of hockey skates, than you can use the “pizza” approach that beginning skiers use. Subtly move your toes together to make a V shape, which will slow you down. For other more advanced hockey stops and stuff, I’d look for videos on Youtube.com.
Reply:there should be a rubber thingy on the toe or heel. drag it across the ground till you stop. or run into something. best to hit it with your toes first and use ur hands to stop from falling. you can also try aspeed skater stop turning your toes in and transfering ur weight back and forth till you slow down, but that's a bit more advanced
Reply:you can do several things to stop:





1. Us the toe stop on front of the skate. almost as if you were trying to stand on your toes. I would start off by doing it with one foot and when yo get better try doing the double toe stop with both feet at a time..other wise I fear you may just fall on your face.





2. You can do what's called a "T Stop" It when you take one of your skates, doesn't matter, and place it onthe back of your heel as if to make an upside down "T" when you look at it. If you do this while skating apply pressure and you will stop...someitmes this is better and safer then using the toe stop.





3. Snow plow- just turn your toes towards eachother as if you were pidgeon toed. This will slow you down and you will be able to stop.





I hope this helps!
Reply:you can't, just look for a soft landing.





Just kidding, drag your toe stopper.



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