Skate Street Skate Pro Tips & Tricks

Skate Street Surfers Paradise share some tips & tricks for getting started on roller skates so you can become a pro in no time.

First Skate Session

• Make sure your skates fit properly
• Always wear your protective gear - knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards
• Lace your laces well and all the way to the top
• Find a nice even and flat surface
• Bend knees and keep your balance
• Come down gently if you feel like you are going to fall

How to Stand Up with Roller Skates

• Start off in a cross legged position
• Then while sitting twist around and stand up slowly

PRO TIP: Try and put your skates on sitting on a park bench or something similar, easier to stand

Stopping on Roller Skates

• While skating slowly, bend one knee and drag one toe stopper 
• Drag your other foot behind you
• Keep your weight balanced when stopping

PRO TIP: Pretend your meeting the Queen and you have to curtsey

Time to Skate

• Bend your knees slightly
• Keep your back straight and your core tight
• Create a "V" Shape with your skates
• Start by taking very small steps forward
• Push your leg out and alternate each time, shift your body from side to side

PRO TIP:  Practice, practice, practice!  Within approximately 20 hours you should have the hang of it.

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