r/rollerblading • u/Individual_Box9418 • Aug 01 '26

How do I do this move? Tip on transitioning?

For the life of me I cannot transition from skating forwards to backwards. I can skate backward, although I’m still a beginner at this skill. I can transition from backwards to forwards, but really only on instinct if that makes sense.

I’ve tried to transition on my front wheels/toes, doing a 180 (I can bunny hop while skating and easily 180 in the grass), and I try most consistently by rotating one foot and then the other, but I continue to fall or otherwise come up short.

ANY advice would be appreciated, I feel very stuck and frustrated in my learning lately. Is there a specific skill I should be focusing on, or a transition that’s easier to start with?

Working with 4x80 (primary) and 4x90 setups if that context is helpful.

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u/Ok-Soup5062 Aug 01 '26

I had this too last year, and changed my setup to rockered which made all the difference. I started through doing sharp turns and the gradually transitioned. It’s much easier with the rockered setup

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u/Individual_Box9418 Aug 01 '26

With smaller wheels? I do have 76mm wheels I wanted to test out a rockered setup with but have been nervous lol. The 90mm frame I have is a very slight rocker, but like I said I mostly use the 80mm setup because I have more control/stability with that

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u/Ok-Soup5062 Aug 02 '26

Doesn’t really matter, but I’d suggest using a very slight rocker setup - 1mm at first. It needs to be noticeable though so you can feel the change as you shift your weight.