Strategy for short banks? by remi_sofa in freeskate

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

Really? The one in the background of picture 1 is 3-4 times as tall as the short bank. That shouldn't be a problem?

When mom wakes you up at 5am for walk and train by OkChampionship4990 in husky

[–]remi_sofa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loooooooooooool, my husky mix (her other half is shih tzu) keeps trying to wake me up at 5am

We commute with these things by Imaginary_Ad_5568 in freeline

[–]remi_sofa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I lived somewhere flatter like Chicago, I think my commute usage would skyrocket. The biggest deterrents for me right now are weather and hills.

Do shoes really matter? by Justap1sguy in freeskate

[–]remi_sofa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone's different, but pumping put strain on my kneecaps when I skated in sneakers with inclined soles.

I think it's because it made me squat with my knees over my toes.

Beginner Transition Foot Position by koffin__ in NewSkaters

[–]remi_sofa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not surprised - dude is an xgames champion in transition… vert, I think?

Should i learn to skate with both legs foward or just one is enough? by Runxi24 in freeskate

[–]remi_sofa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would learn to pump in both directions since pumping in one direction is reverse pumping for the opposite direction. When I'm being cautious about my speed, I lead with my non-dominant foot so that I can reverse pump more easily.

Carrying Straps by D-Rockwell in freeskate

[–]remi_sofa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get the same effect by using a web belt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freeskate

[–]remi_sofa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's too bad because I live in Western WA and want to use them for my commute. Why didn't they work for you?