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Post by jeremy on Apr 15, 2007 15:45:01 GMT
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I have an Idea... okay kids... Gather around uncle jeremy. I have a short film for you all to watch. It is out of date a bit...but it hold very REAL and very useful info! I WANT ALL you new skaters to watch the video and REALLY listen to what is being said. It is all true and all VERY IMPORTANT! you will learn a lot. and look you can laugh at the early 80's fashions! video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6652207924490072457please watch it in it's full!!!!! ask questions after you watch the film.  Safe skating! |
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Post by Ceri on Apr 15, 2007 18:23:22 GMT
*Much hugs!* Thanks very much for the advice! ^.^ Can't wait to get out and have another go on my wheels And the video looks great, too...*skitters off to watch it* |
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Post by Starlightlover on Apr 15, 2007 18:33:58 GMT
Wow! Lots to take in there great info, advice and video thanks jeremy!  I've inherited my cousins skates which are in pretty good condition and haven't really been used so I haven't stopped skating! All week! ;D I'm not to bad at skating now I've remebered how too do it been at it all week and weekend, though now my toe stops are wrecked and need replacing which as jeremy said is easy enough I just can't really be bothered. I have fell over 24 times this week skating!(I now it's sad I counted!)  In my defence I was on the most rough concrete floor imagineable! An I was trying too do things with no guidence that I have never attempted before! *trys to make herself feel better* But it was worth it.... I can do spins now *Smiles feeling proud of myself* ;D While on this sort of topic.... The advice on wrist guards n stuff I still wear them just to be sure as my friend fractured his wrist falling skating and I don't fancy doing that! Hope you keep going Ceri! I'm sure you'll just get better and better an then be great! Thanks again jeremy you seem too be the grand master of skating round here! |
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Post by Ceri on Apr 15, 2007 20:48:07 GMT
Hope you keep going Ceri! I'm sure you'll just get better and better an then be great! Aww, thankees *huggles* I will do! |
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Post by Belle Pullman on Apr 15, 2007 20:57:34 GMT
Wow, fabulous Retro video! Anyone else recognise those kneepads in the first shot from another discussion here?  Great advice on how to check your skates. It's worth mentioning that buying skate supplies in person in the UK is very difficult to find suppliers. But ordering online is not so bad if you know what you need! I gotta back up the support for wrist braces and kneepads. One of my favourite Dinahs, Irene Warren, broke her wrist in a fall onstage, and the coaches' costumes don't include wrist guards. Irene hurt herself so badly she had to quit the show. So, look after your wrists! And kneepads will save you SO much in new jeans/trousers/pants/skin. ok they don't look GREAT, but it's worth it! I recently found this skate forum - www.serpentineroad.com/forum/ It seems like they're almost all bladers, but they might have useful UK advice? Also, I'm planning a skate/picnic in Hyde Park weekend after next, hopefully, if people can make it then. Anyone from here interested? |
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Post by Ceri on Apr 15, 2007 21:19:36 GMT
Hyde Park...where is that? London somewhere, I think?...Sorry, just curious |
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Post by Belle Pullman on Apr 15, 2007 21:25:07 GMT
Yes, Hyde Park is in the centre of London, a gorgeous huge green space in the middle of the city. That forum is named after the main skating stretch of road in the park - tho we habitually picnic at the end nearest Hyde Park Corner, as it's a bit quieter and less intimidating! There's some amazing skaters who play around there, and plenty - PLENTY - of beginners!
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Post by kovitlac on Apr 15, 2007 21:27:18 GMT
I'm not sure which brand my blades are, as they're at home and I'm currently at school... I'll let you know when I find out.
Hopefully I can do some blading this summer. I really don't have a chance to at college.
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Post by Ceri on Apr 15, 2007 21:29:19 GMT
Sounds like great fun! But I doubt I'll be able to get up to London for it, unfortunately...so I hope you guys have fun! ^.^
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Post by Jewel on Apr 15, 2007 21:34:17 GMT
Skater picnic sounds cool! Is Hyde Park very skater friendly? I only know it's speaker friendly!
Will be in London that weekend actually, but to see Wicked/celebrate my birthday belatedly. (will finally make it to the Apollo Victoria, even if not to see my favourite show!)
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Great advice on how to check your skates. It's worth mentioning that buying skate supplies in person in the UK is very difficult to find suppliers. But ordering online is not so bad if you know what you need!
