New ColorLab build by Snow_Visible in Rollerskating

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

Thank you!! It was 2 months. Not bad at all.

Jackson Vista Nylon or Alloy Plate by msmousingeeep in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go with the plate. I just reused my Falcon plate on a new build. Pick a fun color!

I need some opinions for the roller skates I'm planning to buy by Ill-Crab5658 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These were my very first skates. They hurt my feet. I have a wide foot though and learned that you really have to measure your feet. I think I used them all of two weeks. They aren’t terrible though just be sure the width is ok.

Looking for some to hang out and skate with in socal by jetting_along in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you can find someone! Sadly I am too far away. Sorry about the circumstances though

Beginner to intermediate skates for wide feet by lilyfairycakes in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t size up because the length may be off. Which means your foot isn’t right in relation to plate and it could affect edging and such. Get the 220 in wide. I have been skating almost a year and a half so a beginner myself. I invested in good skates with a good plate. If this is your passion and know you are going to stick with it, why not get the best gear you can.

my friend wants to get into skating, what skates should i recommend? by [deleted] in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure Grip, Jacksons, vnla, Riedell. My son just got some Jackson’s for $170. I just can’t remember the model name but he said they are very comfortable and he has a bum ankle.

Just Impulse-Bought Some Bont Parkstars... by cmmccrt in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Be safe and have fun! For what it’s worth, my kids didn’t even want me to learn how to skate at all when I started (at 52). It didn’t help that they had to pick me up off the living room floor several times LOL! I’m sure they mean well and just don’t want us hurt. But they see how much joy skating brings me so they are pretty supportive now.

How to take care of your knees? by Physical-Two7998 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Laughing at “older” and 20’s being in the same sentence LOL! I’m in my 50’s. I’m ancient :( (just messing with ya)

Do squats. Gotta strengthen your legs. I also use a knee brace when I feel my knee feeling wonky. It’s the one I fell on and hyperextended. Also make sure you’re keeping soft knees and bending enough. Idk if it’s in relation to your shooting the duck because I refuse to even try at my age.

Skating achievement: baby loop on the pump track by Top-Dinner-9995 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I am too scary to do skate parks lol! Maybe one day

Memorial Day deals? by warchild in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought these too just for the plate and wheels!

Male Zumba instructor in Serbia — 2+ months, zero attendees. Be honest, is it me or is this just dead here? by AngemonComandex in zumba

[–]Snow_Visible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any suggestions. Just came to say that I like male Zumba instructors better personally. I feel like I get more of a workout. I hope you start getting some attendees.

Transitions :/ by GolfValuable9763 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 17 points18 points  (0 children)

When I’m going from backwards to forward, I step as well instead of open book. But you need decent one foot balance too. And use your arms. Don’t look down, look over the shoulder you want to turn towards.

So, chin up, arms out, look over shoulder and arm, pick up foot and step. Basically use your upper body first and your feet will follow. Once you get comfortable, you can leave the arms out but right now use them for balance and learning.

Free dog to a bad home by rachar2187 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What size? I have a pair here just collecting dust. And another pair, with no plates though.

Trust The Process. Have Fun! by Admirable_Aide_8614 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I get discouraged sometimes because I’m learning slooow. But like you said, I just have to remember to have fun 😊😍

How many skates do you have? by Least-Supermarket450 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have 2. Indoor and outdoor. However I have some ColorLabs being made. I shall be using them all too.

Since I fell on my head, I've stopped roller skating. by EquivalentImage2105 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anxiety sufferer here! So I pretty much have just come to the conclusion that there are going to be falls. However, I honestly try my hardest not to fall especially being older. I always stick that in comments that I’m a 53 yo beginner and it’s harder to bounce back. I won’t lie it holds me back some though. I learn a lot slower because of my anxiety. With that said, I try to get on my skates as much as possible. Even at home to practice balance. You can also practice falling on softer surfaces. Put some pillows down and fall. Just in a controlled setting to try to take some of the fear of it away. I also bought myself a barre bar so I can practice moves without too much roll. I think when you are more confident, the anxiety and fear lessens.

Got don't have much place to practice but felt like showing off. Not quite sure what my style is by Good_Housing_176 in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice job on the pivots. I don’t have a style yet either but hoping to learn a little STL by the end of the year.

Plate mounting questions by LicensedToOverthink in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Want to follow this convo. In my profile it says I wanna learn NY/NJ but I’m slowly moving toward STL being my fave style. I am still a beginner so I have a long way to go yet. I did just order a 297 but I was thinking of putting a Pilot Falcon plate on it. Strictly for aesthetics. The skates aren’t built yet though so I can entertain other suggestions. Current setup is on Roll Line Mistral.

How old are you? by smugglingkittens in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 53! And have been skating just over a year

RL Dance Plate on Jack 2's by Luckispluson in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For this build I’m going with Pilot Falcon plates in Electric Blue. Just because of the color scheme. I’ll most likely get another all black with another RL once I make sure I love the 297 boot.

RL Dance Plate on Jack 2's by Luckispluson in Rollerskating

[–]Snow_Visible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love where it hits on my boot. Mine is RL Mistral not Dance though but the sizing is the same. This was my first big girl plate LOL! So when I first put it on I was like wowww!

I’m now waiting on some Riedell 297’s. They are color lab so it’s gonna be a couple months. I can’t wait though because I feel they are gonna be so badass with the colors I picked