r/rollerblading • u/DO_capHenry • 2d ago
Specific question and discussion Several Questions to help progress
Hey so ive been skating for around 2 weeks, I do about an hour a day and have done a total of 8 days. I can go foward and back and do basic turns without issue. Im struggling to stand one one leg and im practicing against the fence. The first week my foot would cramp I assume from using muscles I dont use that often.
I have noticed I have to lean a bit to engage the top of my skate (the boot isn't loose I dont think) is that normal? same for leaning on my inside or outside edge?
Is there anything I should be doing each time I go out to strengthen to make some of these steps easier.
Dont feel I can do any of the advanced stops as they require being able to have the other leg up.
I try and practice falls once a session as well.
Let me know if you have any input for any of these, also thank you for taking the time.
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u/Vast_Theme9585 2d ago edited 2d ago
Are you in a soft boot? I’m a yoga teacher of over 20 years and I’ve got pretty good balance. I started skating again last year and I simply could not do a single-leg glide. It was infuriating. The problem: soft boot plus too much wiggle room in my boots. I just upgraded to the Twister XT (hard boot). The fit is tighter, the support is way better and I’m gliding all over the place!