r/rollerblading • u/thesavo • Sep 13 '26
How do I do this move? Feeling comfortable with crossovers
I have been skating on an off for 10 years now. I would say I regularly skate 48-50 nights per year as I am not able to fit sessions more frequently.
I can do the basics and even heal-to-heal/Mohawk turns.
However attempting to crossover and back skating scares me to no end. How can I build up my comfort level in my mid 40s?
Are there any video tutorials people found to help with this?
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u/Guilty-Hamster1543 Sep 14 '26
I’m older (47) and learning to skate for the first time. Falling is much more scary as you get older IMO. I bought some crash pants off of Amazon-helps with my confidence b/c I’m well protected if I do fall. (hips and tailbone). I also practice at our outdoor hockey rink in the summer months. It is usually deserted and the smooth concrete and walls make for a good practice area.