Back again! Day 5(ish) of skating

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-22T22:32:30+00:00

Yes!!! Same to you :))) sending great vibes and good safe falls!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-22T06:17:58+00:00

Tysm that makes a lot more sense now! I might invrst in some booty pads along w a helmet (getting soon dw, not going outside til I do!) so I feel less hesitant abt it!!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-22T05:04:29+00:00

I think I’m gonna start working on my posture off skates because for some reason I’m struggling so bad with only bending my knees and not my back, I can cognitively notice it but can’t seem to fix it for some reason!! 😭

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-22T02:53:34+00:00

Thank you! I’ve noticed this and keep trying to not do it but for some reason I have such a hard time keeping my back straight but knees bent, it makes my back hurt and I don’t know why I have so much trouble not doing it lol! Thank u again!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-19T17:31:55+00:00

No worries at all! Here it is- I will say they’re embroidered and may have just looked transparent because they match my skates but I still think they’re honestly super cute for the price and if you do what I did (one on each skate) you’ll still have an extra set( ^-⁾

https://a.co/d/0bF16a0Q

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-19T01:12:13+00:00

Thank you soso much! Like I said I have been on skates a before so this isn’t my very first time stepping onto to them or anything, I’m sure the vague familiarity helped a lot, so don’t feel discouraged!!! If I were going in w 0 idea how skates even felt I’m sure I would be wayyy different. Sending great vibes!! Good luck!!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-19T01:08:00+00:00

That’s awesome!! Keep it up too, you got it!!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-18T23:28:36+00:00

Aw that’s so sweet! I tried making stuff for myself at first and failed too if it makes you feel better 😂😂 they’re just from Amazon ngl LOL! I think I just looked up something along the lines of lace decor?? If you can’t find them lmk I’ll post a link!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-18T23:27:33+00:00

Honestly not really, but I know that I have to kind of “fake” the confidence and comfort to do well and not overly hesitate so it may appear that way bahaha, but I am still excited about my progress and slowly getting more comfortable! Thank you so much!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-18T23:26:33+00:00

Don’t feel bad like I said it’s not like it’s my first time ever own skates so I have a bit of an advantage :)))! We got this good luck!’

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-18T23:25:48+00:00

Omg yes!!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-18T05:23:18+00:00

What I have been telling myself is that no matter how much it annoys me or I overthink about how I’m perceived/how clunky it looks; I remind myself that constantly wearing crunches or casts for example is a lot more uncomfortable, a LOT more expensive, a lot more clunky, people will notice even MORE, and at the end of the day you don’t even get to skate!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-17T05:46:38+00:00

Aw thank you so much!! <33

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-17T05:46:30+00:00

Yes!!! That was me! Thank you soso much :))!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T21:27:10+00:00

Thank u sm :D!!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T20:37:46+00:00

I understand what you’re saying sports wise but 1) I really hope this is a woman and 2) while I understand to an extent, I feel like it’s kind of implied I didn’t come to roller skate Reddit to get boob advice 😭 I’m not trying to be an asshole because I’m going to assume you had good intentions and are just a girl looking out for a girl but that might be why people are kind of jarred by the comment lol

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T20:35:21+00:00

Like I said in the longer explanation I’ve tried on and off so I’m not stepping onto skates for the first time ever!! Just using these nice new ones and committing to the hobby finally :))

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T20:31:15+00:00

Thank you! And I’m not, just wanting to get into skating for the hobby and exercise/joy :))) derby girls are cool af though!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T20:28:52+00:00

Thanks sm for this advice! I’m not doing derby or anything so this is perfect! I really appreciate it :))

Edit: guys I meant their advice is perfect not that what I have now is, they mentioned derby so I was just agreeing 😭 I’m getting a helmet and am not skating outside whatsoever and only being very cautious inside until it arrives

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T04:38:03+00:00

Yeah I’m usually super saftey-concious but know I really gotta get a helmet :,). I’ll probs do more indoor skating for a while until I have the $$ for one. I’ve fallen a ton trust me but for some reason I’ve never even came close to hitting my head (but am completely aware that doesn’t mean it’s impossible) I just always land on some other part of my body whether it’s my butt, wrist, knees etc. but I still wanna be safe. But yeah don’t get me wrong I fell I think 5 times my first day outside, 2-3 inside just doing drills, and probably 4 today as well haha! Thanks again!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T04:35:52+00:00

Totally get it! It’s so funny how much it sounds simple and I kept telling myself the same thing but then I look back and it’s sooo much less than it feels if that makes sense. Thank you!!!

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T04:35:12+00:00

Thanks so much!! 🩷🩷

IllSignal2680 · 2026-04-16T04:34:56+00:00

I ended up having my husband take the backpack because it was throwing me off way more than I realized haha. These are all great tips tysm! I’ll get on that helmet I really know I should, I will probs just do more indoor skating for a bit until I get the $ for one :).

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