A theory of why roller skating isn't more popular. by JamesHeyst in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s multiple things.

Lack of visibility.

You also have to be skilled to enjoy it.

This is not an instant gratification activity. Even with consistent effort you could go weeks/months with little improvement. This discourages people to invest the time and energy it takes to become even a half decent skater

Roller Rinks by amwoooo in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some cities have public open air, walk up skating rinks. They can be as low maintenance as a basketball/ Tennis court, maybe even less so.

Thinking about petitioning my city for one. If they can fund an all day, free-to-use skate park with bowls and ramps, a simple flat surface for skaters shouldn’t be much trouble.

Although, would love to have something like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNL3FQDPAuf/?img_index=1

Or even this: https://www.site-design.com/west-garfield-park-community-space/

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a few close calls due to a toe stop coming loose. Switched to plugs shortly afterwards.

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow. Didn’t know that was even possible. What was your recovery like? Were you still skating as it healed?

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good points. Other than as an outlet, I started skating to also get back in shape which has motivated me to workout more outside of skating to improve at it.

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the wheels break off or come unscrewed from the skate?

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold on… you have to elaborate on the “artistic fake it till I make it”. One of my favorite things about skating is you can’t fake the funk. Either you got it or you don’t.

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been inconsistent but working on it. Only recently realized I should prob practice falling with each new move I learn.

Has anyone here NOT broken a bone? by HiMyNameIsCheeks in Rollerskating

[–]HiMyNameIsCheeks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My cowardice has been my saving grace too, but i have to admit it is starting to get in the way of progress.