The Beginner’s Guide To City Skating: Part 2 

Make sure to watch Part 1 of The Beginner’s Guide To City Skating if you haven’t seen it yet: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HPTtpcTV7co.html

Top tips. Speaking as someone who hasn't been skating that long and who started late in life, I'd add: stay within your current ability limits on the street, and don't be afraid to take some situations slowly. Practise sessions in a safe environment are the place to push the boundaries.

Agreed, meditation has helped me to avoid confrontation with reckless cyclists

I think for many beginners (myself incl) it's maintaining the proper posture and keeping the knees bent during the whole time. The temptation to stand straight up is always there.

You are quite an ambassador for the sport of inline skating. Very local i'm trying to ignite the neighbourhood and city center too. No succes thus far.. Well at least I'm having a ball out there.

Thank heavens I live in the netherlands, a seperate bicycle on each road. Now day 7 on non-stop raining, cant wait to skate urban again in the city.

When skating in the city i try to stay well within my skillset. So no max speed runs in traffic or cutting it close round pedestrians / obstacles. If I really want to push my skills to the max, i have training sessions for that in relatively safe locations.

The skating in groups is a big yes! I made a stupid mistake of skating alone in the city at night as a beginner and now I’m sitting home with a fracture in my knee.

I loved this video soooo much, the edits, the references, the topics covered.. all of it was such a professional outlook on skating outdoors and you nailed it.

I can attest to carving as a reliable way to manage speed, especially on the decent, on a side note, keeping speed low to begin with on a decent rather than speeding up then trying to slow down is far safer. Solid video, thoroughly enjoyed it.

I love your attention to detail, its helping me a lot as as a new skater (64yo) started a few years ago but really only just learning some skills

Thanks for having me in parts of your videos!!! I’ve enjoyed dipping my toes into the roller skate scene with my longboard.

Nice video, Dude, great advice. The city is where most budding skaters set their sights but you're right, there are so many dangers and a slip up could mean injury or shattered confidence. For me the greatest of these dangers is people. Whether it's pedestrians or drivers, people are just so unpredictable. Where I am from, skating is not a common activity and drivers simply are not used to sharing their roads with anyone but a cyclist, and the sight of a skater just freaks them out. That, and the fact that our roads are usually in horrendous condition and there are very few bike lanes to speak of. I am very wary of cracks and tar snake, as you say, an injury from this type fall would be horrendous and they're usually found on roads, the last place you'd want to go down. Skate within your limits. When you're ready to learn the city, do it when it's quiet.

Thanks for the tips! Your posts are always interesting.

This was a great video! Thanks a lot for all these good advices!

Looking where you are going to next instead of looking where you are going is also a skill used in motorcycle riding, and even more so in racing, you are taught never to look down, because on a bike, you go the direction that you're looking, down included. I also use this same technique when I'm driving, because it's always best to be able to predict problems before they arise instead of dealing with them as they're arising.

this was awesome dude. great job.

Excellent follow up video, loving the content.

Need to watch more of your video's after seeing that, loads of great advice thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Love the Dallas Stars jersey and of course all the great skating and tips!

Loved this, I need to get out there! There's not many skaters in Ireland which makes it almost impossible to skate in a group.. Thanks for the tips dude

Thanks for your valuables Advice.

I am going to buy my first pair of in-line skates next month . 🎉 Urban Skates. You helped me a lot with these tips. I am 45 years old. I play basketball, practice some bmx, and next to it skating. I hope it goes well. Thanks for the video. God blessed everybody ❤

this video is next level. the editing is so sick

That was really helpful. Thank you.

love the videos, these will def help me learn some new moves, just wanted ur opinion on what80mm wheels to get for indoor jam skating or skating in general also what bearings to go with them, right now i have stock Rollerblade Twister X Urban Inline Skates and was also looking into maybe getting some light up wheels for glow skate. would also love to see more jam inline skating videos and tutorials

Hi o /. Of course, the city is dangerous, but that's also what makes its charm. You get bored quickly on a cycle path or in underground car parks. Thanks for the video and have a good ride.

Thank you for this!

Thanks for sharing information on City skating...watching you in Philippines

Couple more quick tips that may be helpful: (1) Keep your head on a constant swivel. This will help you develop a spatial understanding of cars, bikes and pedestrians, where they are, the direction they're traveling in, and how fast they're going. When you encounter an unexpected obstacle and need to dart in one direction or stop suddenly, understanding where other objects are around you can allow you to make a life-saving move with confidence. (2) Master the Bill Stoppard "Not a jump" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CLOMKdGy_74.html . In short, its a small "jump" where your weight comes off your skates but your wheels don't leave the ground. This can allow you to "hop" dangerous cracks, bumps, manhole covers, gratings, and so much more. Its an invaluable skill that has saved me more times than I can count. (3) Understand traffic patterns in your area. Do people typically turn right at this intersection? Do cars like to run last minute yellows? Do they actually stop at stop signs? Which roads are busiest? Developing a mental catalog of your home turf can help you pick the safest route and control your speed as you approach different potential obstacles. (4) Master switching between the road, bike lanes, and sidewalk. As mentioned, this depends on traffic laws in your city. Being able to dart between the two paths by stepping up/down from the curb when one route is clogged or congested is one of our main advantages as skaters. Just refer to tip 1 to make sure these paths are clear when you go to transition. (5) Signal, signal, signal! When you're on the road with other cars, bikes, and skaters, communicating with others which direction you're traveling ensures everyone is on the same page and can prevent accidents. David had a video on a cool kickstarter helmet that has signaling capabilities, but your hands work just as well. You may know you're about to dart right to turn on the next street, but the car/biker/skater behind you doesn't. Make your intended route as clear and obvious as possible! As usual, great video David! Thanks for helping keep us safe. Love seeing the 3x setup on the endless frames as well!

Yes meditation clear mind works best for me too and also i while i relax into some strech i program myself that i will ride safe and have fun and visualize how i will be healthy safe and happy after ride. Good point on practicing moving very very well on skates. I practice with cones but i still have trouble at high speed to stop fast or change direction quick. Thanks for sharing!

Keep it dude, almost to 10k!

I hope I can have some of your inline skates like a skate giveaway that fits for me from you idol 🥺🥺 I love how you do tutorials through vlog. Such a great man. Easy to comprehend 💕

Supper Awesome video, Thanks so much,!!! Happy Halloween to you and all the skate Fams out there:))) Cheers:))))

Wow such a well made video! 👍🏻👍🏻

great video! wonderful ending statements.

Fantastic info, bro!

Well done sir!

But mostly your teachings are top notch:))) Cheers:)))

really excellent clip... thanks!

I used to live on Akard. It’s so cool to watch you skate thru Dallas.

my way to stay calm in such situations is the level of my skating and the confidence that I can get out of a difficult situation (practice and more practice)

Great tips!

I love that camera!

A lot of good tips here. We have very hostile drivers here in Australia, so the relate ability here is very high. Good video!

Hey man. What type of camera did you use for this video. I love all of the content. Keep it up 🤙

Sick video

YOUR video effects are OUTSTANDING:)))) Cheers:)))

Stay low, parking lots are great training ground or going around your block, I suggest knee, elbow, wrist pads and a good helmet. I started with inlines for fitness rn in my 20’s, and relaxing is a big component

Most of those emergency situations are completely avoidable by a) stay focused and b) drag early.

Nice guide!

Great advice. What camera did you use to create the circular world while you were meditating?

The shots in this are 😎😎😎

Thx for the advise, I am new to inline and may I ask how can I overcome large slope especially when you don’t realise it is a slope at the beginning and get suck at the hardest part

Hi!! Could you please make a video talking about your journey of skating on ice, blades, and quads, and how someone can begin that journey? I jamskated for 10yrs of my life and I just went ice skating out of inspiration from your videos. What skates should someone get to start in each of the styles? What are good middle of the road blades, quads (for those out there not like me) and ice skates? I would really love to see a video like this! Thank you for your content!!

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Thank you so much for these tips! How do you get your shot to look like this? @10:10

Damn I gotta come visit!!!!!!!

Thanks!

Nice video!! I like the famous Chinese saying you use in video, agree!!

what are a good brand of inline skates for a beginner I can order online? ( Medium high price-point)

Grrrreeeeeaaaaat!

Dallas! 🤘🏼dude what are the best spots to go city skating as far as parking garages?!

This is very helpful. As a city skateboarder for 10 years, I know rollerblading is a whole different thing entirely . Any knowledge about 4x90 in a city like New York? Is it really that much of a difference stopping and manuevering from 4x80?

I like skates ❤️

6:55 his ankle did the crying Jordan lol

DALLAS 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Head on a swivel & scanning the asphalt, watching far enough ahead to see any potential hazards. Knowing where I’m skating, and before you cross an intersection with cars, make sure they stop & see you & don’t turn right into you. I use hand signals with bright colored gloves. Waving your fingers captures their attention. And Definitely KEEP CALM AND SKATE ON!

I usually pray and I try to stay calm!

Can you do mohawk on both sides (i.e. with leading right foot and left foot)? Just curious. I've mastered once stance to the point that it's automatic, yet the other side is so tough to master.

Where do yall skate at ? I'm in new England and I usually take a train to the big cities to skate.

Can you guide how to make power stops for beginners

Hi . Iam very interested to buy shorter frames for my Powerslide next 3x 100. I love maneuvers, dancing slalom , freestyle, city rides, and i see offer of three different options. Frames ego sl 231mm , 215mm, and crazy as it seams 205,mm. I am in a desperate need of explanation, from someone with little bit of understanding on this particular matter. I would imagine alot of stability would be sacrificed with 205 mm , but could you shere some thoughts on comparison between 231 mm vs 215mm for 3x 100, and what would be significance of having a rocker variant. Thank You so much.

Great tips, I would add is to avoid listening to music with both ears while you are skating; maybe you can use your headphone in one ear, or use bone conduction Headphones

Almost got swallowed by an open man hole in Mexico City. Mexico is crazy dangerous for skating !! Super fun, but not worth the risk

What camera is that and what’s happening with your hands there?

what setup are u using in the first clip? is that 4x100 frame? what frame and boot?

U r so smart and lovely! God is proud of u boy

How fast do you normally go?

Do you think having skiing experience would help with skating? Or is the difference in length too great for most ski concepts to translate

the excitement of city skating is due to the danger, challenge..& for some the audience, ...so why bang on about, stick 2 the park for soft landings& and u WILL land hard in the city .... good luck.

u in dallas?

I don´t have focus in the City, more than busy enough to not fall flat on my face🤣🤣🤣🤣

Well can you give us the name of those beautiful skates?

you would think those cables would've been made more visible. Especially at night. That's so dangerous.

Is anyone city skating in SoCal? I just moved to the Laguna beach area

How do I connect to skaters in Dallas

5:28 Holy fucking shit! The way y'all stopped at the same time(almost)

Alright. Which brand makes helmets with googles like that!!!!🎉

Power skating is max power and effort put into your skates , watch a hockey game , its a full power sprint so a full sudden stop and it just repeats , its rare to see gliding unlike in figure skating or speed skating, speed skating they maybe sprint off the line but its all gliding/maintaining speed afterwards. Power skating is full power to a full stop there is no gliding

I can't even roll over rough asphalt w/out my eyeballs vibrating in their sockets. I don't see how you can handle all these rough surfaces.

My man here almost got clapped sevral time by a few signs after the fire hydrant. it was probably the camera angle but it look stupid close to hitting you each time.

9:47 The Earth is round. PROOF

4:15 how to ride a motorcycle and go around conners.

I’ve got some angry pedestrians lol😅

I always scream to the pedestrians Excuse me! When they take the whole sidewalk and finish with a thanks if they move out

6:51 lmao.

P..S. I am sorry if came across rude, i am not so smooth with English. Thx

2:54

I almost got hited by a police car that was crossing a red light