How to Adjust Your Roller Skates - Do THIS right out of the box!!!! 

Wow I needed this video!! I almost gave up skating. I spent over 300$ on a pair of skates at this specialized skate store. I asked the girls about adjusting them and they just said “they’re fine”. But they were so factory tight I almost broke my tools to loosen them after I saw this video! But because they told me they didn’t need adjusting, I had spent weeks falling and twisting my knees because my skates were so tight everywhere they barely moved. I even went somewhere to pay for TWO skate lessons at this rink and the instructor never even offered to look at my skates!? He just kept joking with me that I was “chicken” and not trying to cross over and turn. I kept saying I couldn’t my skate was stuck feeling and I wanted to cross over but something felt wrong. But no advice at all! So thankful for this video!! It changed everything!!! Why are people on the skate world so secretive of such important and simple advice?!!

Every time she says “snack area” 😂

there must be so many more viewers b/c of everyone picking it up as a hobby over summer - myself included - and i think that's neat:)

This is the exact level of caffeine energy I love in your videos. Nice job.

Finally! I’ve been watching roller skate videos for weeks and still didn’t realize I needed to loosen the trucks. Embarrassing! 🙄 Thanks for understanding newbie needs. You are a great and entertaining teacher! 🙏🏼👍🏼👏🏼

I've been in the skating business for over 40 years and owned a rink for 23 years... everything she says is spot-op! Adjusting your skates they way she shows will make all the difference.

I had this problem, i wasn't able to turn right and I tried several things when actually the problem was the adjustment THANKS a lot this is rlly helpful ! ♡

Thank you for giving me the confidence to loosen stuff without thinking it’s all going to fall apart! I have no recollection of doing this 35 years ago but I’m sure it happened! It was an artistic skating club that started my (reignited) passion so I expect I learned maintenance in the short time I was there, until street skating became more appealing than the constant bruising of my coccyx! Oh to be that girl again...

I wish I could LOVE this video! When buying skates, it's NOT just about the skates. You need pads if skating outdoors, at the VERY least knee pads, wrist guards and a helmet. Elbow pads are optional, but useful...and beginner skaters may benefit greatly from Bumsavers or something similar. DON'T forget some basic tools when you buy skates! The Y3, that wrench, if needed, allen wrench, if needed, etc. I'd also like to add: Spare parts! Especially laces. They always seem to fray/snap at the worst possible moment! LOL It's also good to have an couple extra bearings (you can buy 20 packs instead of just 16), toe stops (and a toe stop bolt if you have a fixed stop), a couple extra lock nuts, etc. My Rink Box has all of that and more. My Skate Bag (local park skating) has most of it. My Skate Corner also has it all....and then some! I can change/play with my skates anywhere at any time to get the best ride possible. Hubby just rolls his eyes at me, but the LAST thing I want when skating is to have to stop because "something broke". :) He can laugh all he wants. If I blow a bearing or a lace snaps....I'm ready!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Just loosened my new skates. Will test them out. Adult skating is nothing like skating as a kid.

I just restored my uncle’s old skates from the 80s that I’ve been skating on for two years with new cushions and pivot cups. But was unsure about how to adjust the tightness, I was a bit confused by the lock nuts on the trucks, this was such a helpful video! The movement in my trucks is amazing now, the outside wheels don’t lift off the ground anymore! Thanks dirty!

This really helped me! I bought a pair of Moxie Beach Bunnies, and they were so tight. I thought it was just me not knowing how to skate. The difference after adjusting has been amazing. Thank you so much.

I was really scared to loosen mine, but went for it. Its made a world of difference. Deb is so helpful.

I WISH I SAW THIS SOONER! I couldn’t turn at all in my new skates. I literally bought a second pair of skates (from a different and much better brand) because I thought something is wrong with the first, only to have the same issue! Now I have two pairs of roller skates when all I needed was to adjust them 😭😭

You just saved me 200 bucks. I had no clue I needed two tools. Thank you so much. I don’t have to replace my skates after all.. you are seriously the best teacher

You are a godsend! I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why I kept falling and I used to skate all the time back in the day. I was about to hang up bc I thought I was getting too old (39)! I was really losing my confidence. Thanks so much!

idk, man I thought from the thumbnail she would annoy me for some reason but her energy gives me life 🥰

Moved recently and I'm so close now. Can't wait to go with my now adjusted skates!!!

When I was younger I could never understand why I couldn’t turn in my skates! Now years later I‘ve ordered a pair of Rainbow Riders and am ready to learn how to do things the RIGHT WAY. Thanks! 🥺❤️

OMG! I NEEDED THIS!!! I have been skating (practicing) for like a month or two now and I felt my progress is not doing well, until this vid came to my life. I finally know why! TYSM Dirty! ❤❤❤❤

Oh! I had Joggers (a few decades ago; actually a few score ago). They were HEAVY, but pretty-much indestructible! Loved them! Thanks for this. So COOL!

I couldn’t figure out why bubbles/scissors were so hard... my trucks were as stiff as a board. Thnx so much! But also what do you do when a nut is stuck on your axle and won’t loosen??

...and while yall got your Y3 tool out, CHECK YOUR TOE STOPS!

Hi , I am 46 yrs old and got Chicago skates for Christmas. I skated in the street with my friends when I was a child, many eons ago LOL!. I never took lessons, which I should have....Now with the pandemic, I felt that it was a good time to go back to those old times. I found your channel trying to find a person who can explain the techniques very well and in a fun way. I am so glad I found you. I had no clue why my skates were not turning!! I noticed that my plates were a little loose when I bought them, I thought that was wrong and tighten them super tight!LOL. Now I know that those plates should be a little loose. I skate in a park near my house with my 14 yr old daughter. We have so much fun together. I take my phone and watch your videos to learn new skills every week. We live in Pembroke Pines, South Florida where the weather is awesome all year round. Thank you! Ahh, the Oh Shit down is my favorite!! LOL!!!!

Thank you, I’m just getting back into skating ( I’m 58!!) I can’t wait to get started and learn some new things after I’m comfortable with my basic skating.

Dirty - THANK YOU so much for this video!! I had been skating on unadjusted roller skates for about a month and was getting so demoralized as I just wasn't "getting it", despite watching a ton of videos and trying to follow everything you said. Yesterday, after watching this video, I finally adjusted my trucks (I even took my little wrench out with me just to make sure I could get the tightness just right) and it was PURE JOY. I had the hugest smile on my face, everything just.. clicked! My confidence has just shot through the roof and I'm enjoying myself so much more now. Thank you so so much!! :)

I've been trying so hard how to learn how to do scissors and my skates wouldnt turn back out after i brought then in. I adjusted my skates just then after watching this and now i can finally do them without coming to a complete stop!! Its made a hugeee difference! 🌞

Ah, this explains why I'm having a hard time doing turns.... Thank you for the video, DD, it really helped

Wow my skates literally came in today; what a lucky coincidence this video popped up! Thank you very much for the information ❤️❤️

Thank you, Deborah!! My husband and I I just watched this! You are a "skate whisperer!!"🙏♥️👏👏👏👏

Debbies videos are beyond informative and CLEAR

I already had softer cushions but wasn't to keen on screwing them on loose, thought the movements would be to jerky. When I saw how much jiggle you like in your skate, I just had to try and it has been a world of difference. I prefer my front trucks looser than my back, which I found out recently thanks to you. So many great videos, thanks for every single one! 💖

Dirty TYSM for everything!! I just got my dream skates and I owe everything I can do in rollerskating to you!!! You're the best!! ❤❤❤

Thank you for this. My skates arrived today, ordered from RollerSkate Nation. I couldn’t skate much in the house. I put them aside until I can oil them. I stumbled across this video. Very helpful🤗

Ever since covid started, I've been juggling the idea of buying skates. I haven't skated since I was about 10 years old. I'd always go to roller discos every Friday night after school. I've spent over a year thinking about it and a few minutes ago I finally made the purchase! And it's largely thanks to your passion for skating and all these useful videos that you've posted. I've never known skating to be this complex but I'm grateful to be learning about it. 💙 I'll make sure to buy the appropriate tools and replacement cushions and different wheels. Should be here in about 9-10 days!

That explain too much about why do I have to push too much hahaha I didn't know that thanks Debbie ❤ awesome n useful as always 😀🤗

I Love You for making this video! Lessons learned here and because of you I can jam and truck alot better!!!

WOW! Now I understand why I couldn't spin at all! Thank you so much for this 👏🏻

OMG I should buy you lunch!!! I decided to start back skating after 25 years but I've never owned my own pair of skates so I've never had to adjust them. I gave up after the 1st day because I could barely move. Adjusting them made a world of difference. I absolutely LOVE your channel. If you ever offered virtual classes I would be front and center. *subscribed

THANKS! I'm a grandpa and bought my grandson his first pair of skates. He learned QUICKLY to use them, but I never adjusted them. Thanks to YOU, I can hardly wait for him to back to the rink.

Just what I needed! You're always there for us! Thanks!

I have been skating daily for 2 weeks and I have only losen up the nuts for the wheels. Thank you so much for your video! I am exited how todays skating sesh will go. :D

I'm glad that I've found this because once I got them out if the box I noticed the wherls were stiff and I knew something isn't right. Thank you 😊

This channel is amazing. So much useful info! I went out on my skates for the first time today and it was ok, but I just adjusted my skates and it already feels better on my feet. Looking forward to going out tomorrow! Love your personality too Deb ☺️

You are such an amazing teacher!!! Love all of your videos. Thanks to you I have learned so much and it’s helped me become a better skater!

So helpful! Finally adjusted my skates properly

Wow! Thank you!!! I finally took my skates out the trunk and I'm excited to get started. You are an amazing motivator and teacher.

THANK YOU!!! What a difference!

I can’t tell you how helpful this video was! Loosened my trucks and it made such a difference! Thanks!

Yassss i’ve been waiting for this one!! 🤩

Love your videos they are never boring and I love that move you did, the one where your stepping back while skating forwards....hope I can learn it.

Thank you Dirty Deborah!!!🛼⛸❤️

i just love your energy and teaching style, thank you!

Thank you so much for explaining the trucks in terms of action! I understand it so much better now and feel more comfortable about adjusting my skates!!!

Thank you Deborah! Great tutorial! 😁 EDIT: Your cushion video changed my whole skating experience! 🥳

So helpful that I am watch this before my skate arrives. You are a bless.

This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you so very much!

Thank you for this video (though all are equally awesome)! I just started with my skates and I was so bummed because I got nothing of the roll I would from Inline Skates. Choosing the right wheels for outdoors and adjusting the skates has made all the difference. I am still a bloody beginner, but it is so much more fun.

This video is so helpful. New to skating and my instructor immediately told me I needed to adjust my skates. Thank you 🛼🛼🛼

Thank you so much for this video. My skates came today. Without this video I would have had no idea this was a thing. I adjusted them before I put them on, thanks to you. 🌺

I love this lady! Her energy is so infectious and her info is easily understandable!

Thank you so much for this video! I got new skates for my birthday 2 weeks ago and was feeling like I was doing something wrong, every time I turned a curve I’d start to fall and plow stopping was not reliable. I watched this video and loosened the trucks and it made all the difference in the world! I feel like I can really control all my movements now and it’s so much fun!!

Thank you! This is the most visual video because you actually moved around the trucks, this helped soo much Thank you soo much!

thaaaank you thank you thank youuu! Seriously! I just got my 2nd pair of skates and they were waaaay more wobbly than the first, and you're the only person I've seen talk about adjusting the trucks out of the box! And now I know why my first pair were soooo hard to turn in! Thank you so much!! Love your videos. You make it so much fun!

Your are my ‘Skate Whisperer!’ I watched this video 8months ago when I got new skates. I keep learning more every time I view it. You are wonderful. I also love your humor and energy while imparting fab skating info. Rock on Doll! 🛼💋

OMG I appreciate you so much Dirty Deborah Harry! This video was perfect. I was struggling to determine why my wheels wouldn't spin faster and your video made it so easy to fix. Thank you!

Thanks for this helpful video. Ajusting made a big difference.

Wonderful tutorial, great energy. I love it.

Thank you SO much! I just loosened my skates for the first time following your instructions, and I had a much easier time!

Thanks Dirty Debra. You’re videos are so informative!!! I really appreciate them! Keep them coming!

Love n shared vid straight away!!! ❤ Clear instructions, great demo clips to back up theory n good close ups, super filming n a wonderful personality. Liked the comments that stood out to me about you and their reaction. 1st time i saw u on here, n wow im gonna get those skates out now n box my demotivation away instead! Thank u

Seriously she is the best. Thank you sooo much

This was very helpful and informative! My skates were just delivered and now I know to have them adjusted! Thanks!

Thanks for making it easy to understand the how and WHY to do this!

"I'm a little Skate whisperer..!" Love it!!! Thank you so much for this information, just got my new skates in today! Love this channel! ❤️❤️ Can't wait to be my own skate whisperer!

I watched this video and learned SO MUCH. Thank you!!!

Omg 😮 I never knew this. I loosened my wheels. But not the bridges, or what ever you called them. No wonder I can't lean into turns. It's just straight or nothing. No give side to side at all. Thank you!!

I can't help but to Subscribe, this lady's personality is Golden.

The gift that keeps on giving.

Girl you answered all my questions. Thank you

Dirty Dirty this video of you teaching lessons on the importance of tightening skate nuts will make me walk better. I didn't know how important it was. Mine were almost loose. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.

Just got my skates today. My friend suggested I watch your video before unboxing my skates. So glad I did. Thank you🛼💗

So helpful! I skated the little, plastic, rock-hard red wheels off my k mart skates in my basement and driveway when I was growing up, and I loved going to the skating rink. So glad to pick it back up again with so much friendly help! My kids are cautiously excited for me. LOL. :D

Thank you for all the info Debs..I just got my skates, and am so excited to try and re-learn how to skate.. I always go to your videos because you explain everything so thoroughly.. and in a way I can understand it...

Thank you!! This is exactly what I came to RU-vid to find information on. You’re awesome!

EXCELLENT video! Thank you. Extremely helpful.

Your video is very helpful! Thanks so much!

Glad I saw this! I just bought a pair of skates and I noticed the tightness but thought I had to “break em in” never thought twice of adjusting!

Dirty!! You are the best woman in the world! I picked up skates 2 weeks ago, got some tools, fixed up my skates and my god all those super tight rentals I've used over the years now totally make sense. I am a wonderfully curvy woman and these hips are now fully able to make the magic I knew they could. Amazing I never knew about this. Thank you so much! All of your videos have been motivating me and making every time I get on these skates another opportunity to better myself. So much love, truly love you Dirty! Thank you!

Man I love your videos they are so informational! I fell back in love with skating a couple years ago. Then the pandemic happened. I finaly just ordered my first pair of skates and I'm so excited to skate with my kid! Thank you for explaining this! 😊💜

Great video! So helpful!!!

So glad I finished the video. My skates needed the second variation of tightening/loosening and I only followed the first. I thought I had messed up my new skates for sure. Thanks a lot!!

As usual you are an utter legend. I have been waiting for this video. I will have way more confidence with my adjustments now. Thank you so much for your infectious enthusiasm. I can't thank you enough.

Watching your videos as Im waiting for my skates to come in. As a newbie I thank you!

I love watching your videos and they help me so much!❤ My sister and I are trying to learn how to skate and your videos are always the most helpful!

So wish I’d seen this 3 days ago!! My and my 2 daughters are away now! Thank you

aaah these videos always come at the right time! this helped so much, thanks a lot :) i already dared to loosen my wheels slightly, don't know why i didn't think about this!

Thank you so much for this super useful info for us beginner skaters!!

I went skating for the first time yesterday. Went pretty well but I did notice I couldn't turn that easily. So after this video, I loosened my trucks a bit and now it should be a lot easier! Thanks a lot!!

Yayyy!! Love your content! This idea that I even had to adjust my skates was new concept a month ago to me 😂😂😂 l love the demos and examples you give!! It’s so helpful