How should an adult learn to rollerskate?
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I would say very carefully!!  I would get a professional instructor.
1035603
Make sure to wear a helmet and shoes.\n\nStart at a slow speed. You will pick up speed as you go. Pull up on the handle bars and at the same time do a strong pedal. Be careful not to pull over.  Make sure you are standing up. Any fat tire (mountain bike type) would do. The higher the handle bars the easier. Once up, try not to pedal too fast, just fast enough to keep the front end up. The more you practice, the further you can go. Try to compete against your friends.
968173
Friend,\nI didn't learn to play hockey until I was 34.\nPlaying in adult leagues is not to be compared to high school or college games.  The speed alone would wipe us out.  But the principles are the same.............positioning is the key.  You have to read the plays and anticipate where to be.  Your position on the ice is the key to your success or failure.
1078057
U don't no how to rollerblade??!!! wow. ur stupid. Move to where there's not as much hills.\n\nLol. I learned to rollerblade in 1st grade.
1178580
ok when your doing one make sure your feet are in the right place,put your hand(fingertips) on the ground.your feet should be in the middle and on the tale.push down on the tail while jumping your fingertips will come off the ground.while in the air the firt on the tail slides back gives the board a little nudge so it flips.then quickly slide your foot back on the tale but right on the end.make sure both feet are on.then your board will drop down and you keep your balanece.that is a tip and you can think about something like if i land these ill get 1 million dollars or somethin on the lind.i hope this helps.oh yea yuo can practice in a pool,trampiline,or bed.thats what i did when i first learn how to do one now i can do them naturally.have a nice day
1129523
Great way to learn a tailwhip is learn them on the ground..all you have to do is go very slowly,, stand on the left side (both feet) maybe one on pedal, one on peg..then as your rolling , hit the brakes and put your right foot on top of your tire but not straight into your taire, step on it with an agle to your foot and use your heel at the same time to push the bikes rear end around to the right, then pump back on the handlebars slightly but keeping your balance as the rear swings around, pulling back on your bars keep sthe rear of the bike from hitting the ground when straight in front of you., once you learn to pull back a bit on your bars the bike will swing arounf better. Just practice the foot angle when you place it onto your tire(against the forks). Then as the bikie comes around, you take your left foot which is already dangling and place it on the right pedal or whatevers comfortable place for you to stop the rotation and be able to ride out of it.
784052
some people learn to skate real good real quick. some take forever to learn how to even ollie. most pros you see today have been skatin since the 80's or easrly 90's. it can take a long time to get good. some pick it up real quick like sheckler or penny. it all depends on how much you want it. if you really want to land something commit. you always got to be tryin to get better. if you dont then youll never get good enough to be recognized by corporations. if you really want to try and get sponsered send a sponser me tape to your local skate shop. who knows you might get on a team.
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Dude why buy 2 pairs? Just get your in-lines, elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet. Go to a smooth surface and keep trying till you roll and you'll get better and better. Go to a skate shop and they will recommend a nice pair of in-lines for you. Kowabunga !!!
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Question for you - what is late age?  If you have age related issues such as brittle bones or poor balance or vision problems be very cautious.\n\nWear skate board - roller blade pads.  Use a bicycle that puts your body close to the ground.  Have a "spotter" standing by the first time or two.\n\nWho says you are too old for training wheels?  Whatever works!  Just don't let them become a crutch.
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1.get yourself a board\n2.get yourself suitable shoes ( DC's or Vans)\n3.place your weaker foot on the front third of the board \n4.push with your other foot on the ground try not to lean to far foward or you could end up sending the board behind youself\n5. then with a little practise your should be on your way in no time
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You can do it.\nBut if you neever have is better to have someone with you!\nYou know how did I learned? Rollerblading on a carpet!!!\nThe fabric doesn't make the wheels turn much, so it's great to practice your balance with the blades. Try it!\nThe thicker and longer the hair is in the fabric, the harder it would be for the wheels to turn. If you have different kinds of carpets, you can go from thicker and longer to shorter and the on to the floor.\nYou'll see how great it works!\n\nGoodluck!
1011955
I didn't learn how to ride until I was 18. I just started off on a small bike, took me about 20 minutes to learn how to balance, then about a day to ride, breaking, etc.\nWithin a week I was riding all over the city.\n\nNow you can't get me off a bike. Of course I've upgraded to an adult mountain bike, and have had two years to enhance my skills.\n\nBest thing to do is find a quiet area and practice taking off/balancing. It should/will come to you naturally.
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alright ollies are the basics. put your back foot on the tail right and your other one just below the bolts like in the middle of the board almost. pop you back foot down while you slide your other foot forward to level your board out in the air. thats the ollie. practice in carpet if you cant quite get it. a lot of stuff is easier in carpet. and do not get a blank. well since your just starting it wouldnt be bad baecause you wont do anything to snap it for a while. but when you start to get good youll see why they are so much cheaper than other decks. if you want a deck to last a while i would suggest a lib tech. they have amazing pop that lasts a very long time and they are very hard to snap. prolly because they have a few levels of fiberglass. independant is a good truck co. so is destructo. and wheels are all pretty much alike some have different designs tho that make them a lil bit better. i like rictas. they give you a nice smooth ride. anyways good luck.
31169
First you need to learn how to do front-side 180's and kick-flips. After you master those than just do them all at once. Its easier if you learn front side varial too because all a front side kick-flip is a varial kick-flip and you doing a 180
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I'm 65 and go four times a week. Don't like old timers music that much , more into disco. I also play roller hockey and teach it to 6 to 13 year olds and teach Special Olympics skaters Artistic, Speed and Hockey. I guess I still think I'm 16 years old.
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it's probably possible, but start off with the basics and focus on breaking the skates in. after if you can't do your one foot spin, try something else unless you HAVE to do it. otherwise, do another move. maybe one foot spins and work your way up. contact your local rink.(i've been skating since i was four so i should know)
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you don't need an instuctor, it's hard at first, but it's very easy to learn.  Just have a friend of yours learn w/you or help you out every time you decide to go on a walk.  She walks, you try and rollerblade and she'll help.  I learned in my court.  I just kept trying every night, going in a circle until I got it.  Don't worry you'll get it.