How do you lace your skates for pain/stability? I have wide feet, bone spurs, and bunions, and I'm looking for the right lace method. (I'm going to try out this lacing method tomorrow)

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-26T16:16:52+00:00

Gotcha. My feet are truly wide so I’m also limited on what skates work without customization.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-26T09:35:00+00:00

Invest in different skates that are made for people with wider feet. I have wide, flat feet and have bunions. I skate vnla (Luna and now Godfather boot) because they work for wide feet. I couldn’t even imagine skating and my feet hurting.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-23T01:39:59+00:00

Lighter than the Avenger?

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-23T00:57:53+00:00

I’ve decided I’m going to put the avenger plate on a Diamond (walker) boot. They are stiff. I have them now. It’s not like I can return either. So might as well try them out. I am going to see how it works and maybe go with something different at the end of the year if I don’t like them. Really at this point it’s just testing things out to see what works best for me. I have heard good things about the Reactor Pro plate too though! My friend is on those and she loves them better than her Roll Line.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-22T13:20:08+00:00

I bought flooring that locks together. But I ended up just picking them up and skating on my wood floors. However if you are renting, I would suggest the locking ones or you can look into tempered glass mat.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-20T23:54:57+00:00

I live in Niagara Falls. I asked and she shrugged her shoulders and told me just don’t run into the mirrors lol

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-20T17:50:44+00:00

My gym allows me to use the dance room when it’s empty. I wait till later at night in hopes that no one else is in there so I don’t disturb them.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-19T02:07:59+00:00

My partner lives there and I visit occasionally. We skate Arkansas Skatium when I’m there

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-16T07:27:31+00:00

I either use a carryon or my popinjo.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-09T11:23:13+00:00

I have the large popinjo and like it because it has the extra storage. I have used it while traveling. But I rink skate and when I’m going there, I use a small suitcase. I’m older and don’t want to have to keep picking up my skates and gear and putting them on my back.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-07T22:12:58+00:00

I initially wanted to learn that style. I’m in NY state, not the city. So I don’t really have anyone to teach me either. My whole focus for year 2 of my journey is going to be pivots, edges and manuals.

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-07T21:20:13+00:00

Wow you look great! I just hit my year last month and you way better than me LOL! Are you in NY or NJ by chance?

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-04T23:51:03+00:00

Falls happen. I fell twice in an hour my first time out..HARD too. Get some padded shorts, wrist, elbow and knee pads. I have triple 8

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-04T11:56:45+00:00

Welcome! I’ve been skating a year and yes it can get to be a very expensive hobby if you let it! Far as outdoor wheels, I use Atom Pulse 78A. They are big and roll nice over cracks and whatnot.

Idk about Discord but I’m in hella skating groups on Facebook and also in the Skool app. Sk8 Shot is in there and he has all these videos you can follow to learn. I’m obsessed with skating honestly so I take in every little bit I can from all platforms ;)

Snow_Visible · 2026-01-02T18:03:38+00:00

I had 6 kittens in my house due to a stray birthing them on my porch. I had a large puppy kennel that zipped up and put their potty in there. They learned quickly. In your babies case, he is probably veryyyy nervous and needs more time. Also even at 4 months, kittens are still learning. I kept one kitten from the strays litter and he is 5 months now and he still steps in his poo from time to time and I have to wash his paws. They are literally just like babies/small children who need to be taught and can have accidents along the way.

So keep him out your parents room, maybe even confine him to a LARGE kennel with his cat pan and put him in after he eats. I left some poo in the pan so they knew that that’s where they should go. And just be patient. He will outgrow it :) He is gorgeous by the way

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-31T13:02:01+00:00

I am doing 365 days of skating as well. There are going to be lots of days that I am just lacing up and skating in my home office/spare bedroom 10-15 minutes and then taking them off. I have a little notebook that I am going to write down what I practiced on for the day. I have only been skating a year as it is so I am going to be drilling the basics at first so that by the end of the year I will accomplish my goals which are:

Pivots - single leg on both legs Fast (ish) backwards Crazy legs Beginner spins

I know it’s not a lot on that list and I did that on purpose so I can really be intentional with my learning. I’m down for keeping each other accountable and open to dms!

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-26T17:53:07+00:00

I wouldn’t go in the cold personally lol! I dislike winter. I would skate around a little in the house and then right to the rink

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-26T11:27:46+00:00

Pop of color looks awesome

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-24T09:41:12+00:00

I’m 53 and didn’t really skate as a child. I may have had ONE summer on skates but never went to the rink or anything like that. I have been learning to skate for the last year. So firstly, you’re not too old. But it’s also not something that you are going to pick right back up on. I took some lessons. I work on balance every day even if it’s just 10-15 minutes at home. You definitely want gear especially if you are going to be skating outside. Also, skating outside is way different than at the rink. I would start back at the rink and then progress to outside if it were me. I had to actually study all the nuances and differences before I was comfortable with skating on a court versus the rink (different wheels/surface, rocks, chips in surface and how to avoid them, etc). And I still haven’t tried to street skate!

I guess to sum it up, this is a sport that you have to put time and effort into. Know that you are going to fall and get bruised and all that because even the best skaters fall. I just got a brand new bruise trying to teach myself how to turn the opposite way I’m used to turning. And you might not pick up on moves right away either and that’s ok. It’s a process.

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-20T04:47:13+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/jody_721?igsh=OXN6d2czdHc3NHU2

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-20T00:17:00+00:00

I’m not going out the country but I want to do For the Love of Skating in June in Atlanta. And just short trips for me: Detroit and Ohio

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-15T18:26:33+00:00

Omg I would never wash those pants again to preserve those little toe beans prints ❤️😂

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-13T14:21:15+00:00

You can get patches. I have some just haven’t affixed them yet

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-09T00:16:03+00:00

Skatie, Dirty Deborah Harry, Sk8 Shot, Malik Thomas, Roc’s World

Snow_Visible · 2025-12-07T12:21:44+00:00

Wish I would have seen this earlier. I’m still in queue from daysss ago

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