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lancestorm

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So I think I finally figured out this rollerblading thing and I am becoming more confident with it. But I don't like how I come to a stop or try to slow down. I rely completely on the brake by lifting my right foot up and using the brake attached to that blade. Is this the correct way to slow down AND to stop? Someone once tried to get me to stop by turning one blade almost 90 degrees to the other....but I don't exactly remember what he did.

Can someone teach me a new way to slow down? Or more importantly, to stop? My brakes are getting worn out very very quickly.

 
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bonkers325

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t-stop is hard on your wheels, just use the brake behind your right skate. or get a metal plate for your skates and power slide ftw
 
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MercenaryForHire

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1) Heel stop (slow)
2) Turn blade + drag wheels (expect to need new ones frequently)
3) Toe-stops (if you have them)
4) Car hood?

- M4H
 
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Tiamat

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Nov 25, 2003
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one of my buddies just spins in a 3' circle and he pretty much stops.

also, dragging one foot at an angle can help stop.

I learned painfully that the wrist is not adaquate in breaking a fall.
 
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Slikkster

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These new-fangled things are going to blow away inline skates when they become available:

http://www.landroller.com/

Check that; they are available! (I was on their "notify me when these are available" list, but looks like it might have gone to spam or something)
 
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Garet Jax

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My roller blades don't have the brake. My blades (I think) are intended for inline hockey,

I stop by turning hard in one direction.
 
rh71

rh71

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On asphalt is different because there is no give. If you want to hockey-stop, it's all about controlling your upper & lower body momentum simultaneously but separately. You want to do a quick/hard turn which enables you to dissipate all the momentum you had, making it easier to stop by friction. As you start, you want to prepare for a wide semi-circle... spread your legs (one skate following the other into the circle) while leaning back in the direction from where you came... as you complete this you have to compress your upper body momentum with your knees (from where you came) toward the outside of the turn, but only enough to stand straight up again. You have to keep your upper and lower body separate for a hard stop like this, but your upper body's center of gravity is always in the middle of the starting point, no matter where your lower body/skates are at that point... your easing up will complete the stop. At the end of this maneuver, you will have turned your body facing a total of about 135 degrees (90 degrees plus another half of that, basically).

I'd suggest when you first learn this to hold something like a hockey stick (on the inside of the turn) so you can learn the lean and weight transfer (to a stop). You'd have to be quite bold to jump into this without support at first.

BTW, saying rollerblading is like saying xeroxing. It's called skating. ;)
 
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Mayfriday0529

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I don?t use brakes with my Roller hockey skates; you either use the T-stop or a variation of a snow plow like in ice hockey.
 
Cuda1447

Cuda1447

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I removed my break, it sucks. There are 2 ways I stop. The first is to slow down as much as you can ahead of time, and then use whatever momentum you do have going to throw yourself into a spin. Make sure you can control yourself though. All the momentum is then going in circles rather than straight forward.


The second way is to drag your back skate behind you. This will wear down your wheels, but is probably the reccommended way to stop.
 
Cuda1447

Cuda1447

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Originally posted by: Slikkster
These new-fangled things are going to blow away inline skates when they become available:

http://www.landroller.com/

Check that; they are available! (I was on their "notify me when these are available" list, but looks like it might have gone to spam or something)
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Those look... interesting. They look to big though, not sure if they'd be good for hockey/aggressive skating.
 
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Mayfriday0529

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Originally posted by: Cuda1447
I removed my break, it sucks. There are 2 ways I stop. The first is to slow down as much as you can ahead of time, and then use whatever momentum you do have going to throw yourself into a spin. Make sure you can control yourself though. All the momentum is then going in circles rather than straight forward.


The second way is to drag your back skate behind you. This will wear down your wheels, but is probably the reccommended way to stop.
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Its much easier to stop if you are playing hockey, because the stick gives you balance.
If you use the T-Stop a lot just rotate your tires to even them out.
 
alkemyst

alkemyst

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Feb 13, 2001
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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
1) Heel stop (slow)
2) Turn blade + drag wheels (expect to need new ones frequently)
3) Toe-stops (if you have them)
4) Car hood?

- M4H
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fuk dat....old ladies walking their poodles...fastest stop + soooo soft.
 
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paulney

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Sep 24, 2003
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I do T-stops, but prefer the heel brake because it's cheaper. Plus in emergency situations when someone st00pid dashes on the street in front of me (I skate fast), there's no time to do a T-stop. Your reflexes will help you do a heel brake fast and pund that sucker into the ground to stop.
 
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tweakmm

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May 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Does anybody know the worst part about rollerblading?
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yeah, new wheels. ;) $$$
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Nope, try again.:D
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but chicks dig scars.. I don't know what else it can be...
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So you give up? :D
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I do.
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I can't even say anymore. It's been built up too much. ;)
 
Fritzo

Fritzo

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Jan 3, 2001
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I usually stop by grabbing a tree or an innocent bystander.

Hints on using the bystander for braking- avoid elderly people as their hips tend to snap like twigs. Also, large breasted women are great for stopping + they offer extra safety (built in airbags!)
 
rh71

rh71

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Aug 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Does anybody know the worst part about rollerblading?
Click to expand...
yeah, new wheels. ;) $$$
Click to expand...
Nope, try again.:D
Click to expand...
but chicks dig scars.. I don't know what else it can be...
Click to expand...
So you give up? :D
Click to expand...
I do.
Click to expand...
I can't even say anymore. It's been built up too much. ;)
Click to expand...
ok then. :confused:
 
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tweakmm

Lifer
May 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: tweakmm
Does anybody know the worst part about rollerblading?
Click to expand...
yeah, new wheels. ;) $$$
Click to expand...
Nope, try again.:D
Click to expand...
but chicks dig scars.. I don't know what else it can be...
Click to expand...
So you give up? :D
Click to expand...
I do.
Click to expand...
I can't even say anymore. It's been built up too much. ;)
Click to expand...
ok then. :confused:
Click to expand...
The worst part about rollerblading is telling your dad you're gay. :D
 
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