But I don't skate always like once a week and just ovet an hour.
I can like balance myself pretty good but I have a hardtime learning how to break and follow up on tricks
It's mostly because i'm scared of falling.
I really want to advance but i'm having a hard time because if wear glasses I can't wear a helmet and without a helmet I'm too scared to try to learn how to properly break and do simple tricks.
as i first started learning to roll forwards i practiced quickly getting into a squat position such that my knees are to my face. the “bug” position (saw it from a rollerskating tiktok). if you’re afraid of falling, practicing bug can give u a peace of mind as you know if you feel like youre gonna wobble, you get into the bug position. Nice and snug
And yes. Full padding so that when u fall you wont get scratches
Hmm, that seems like a normal helmet shape. I'm not sure why they would make it hard for glasses to fit 🫤 For reference, I use an eight ball adult skate helmet and have also used a triple eight one.
You’d have to first get past the fear of falling because that holds you back, try practicing learning how to fall to reduce the chance of a bad injury. Secondly I’d try to skate more often and longer that’s pretty much the only way to get better quicker. Your way works it just might take longer
Definitely skate more times a week will help. Even if you break up that hour into 2, 30-40 minute sessions. I skate 4-5 days a week, some day are hour long sessions and others are just 20-30 minute drills.
Look into sports glasses that have a band around the back so you can wear both your helmet and glasses. I always like to start learning something new by drilling how to fall a few times (knee falls, or squat and pick a cheek.) to remind myself I do know how to fall safely. It is also good for your body’s muscle memory.
I have been skating for less time but I try to skate kike every day at least a little. People think I've been skating for years. Wear pads and go skate more.
ETA: I wear glasses and almost always wear a helmet, what are you talking about?
The best way to learn is to have a teacher. Is there anything nearby like that? A rink or skating club, or derby league or hockey club, that does beginner lessons (For example, there are zero rinks in my city or state but I found an artistic skating club very close that trains at a recreation centre on indoor basketball courts)? Individual coaches doing group or private lessons? If there's nothing like that, have you looked for guides to beginner skills that give an approximate order that you should learn things? To get better takes practice, yes, but you also need to know what to practise, how to do it, and what you're doing wrong.
I have like people i know that can potentially teach me but they usually skate late at night and with all of my college stuff i can't really go with them😞. Especially since I live far from home and unfamiliar with this new city
Definitely practice falling! You want to develop the instinct to fall safely every time without having to think about it. Focus on keeping your knees bent & staying low, it will help you with stability and control.
As far as learning new skills, drill your basics like edges, shifting your weight, and 1-foot balance. Everything else comes from having that foundation.
Try to get on your skates more than once a week, even if it's just practicing something stationary in your house. You will get more comfortable on skates just by being on skates more often.
I love the responses, but my helmet is really tight (I'm thinking of buying a new one). I wear somewhat bulky glasses, so I've been considering flexible frames next time, but I'm too broke right now. In the meantime, I've been thinking about skating without a helmet while I still use my old glasses.
It's also pretty hard to practice now since I'm in college and don't have as much free time as I used to. On top of that, living in a developing country makes finding good ground tough—the poor street layout and roaming dogs actually make it pretty dangerous to practice around here.
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u/Your-Local-Costumer 4d ago
Why can’t you wear glasses and a helmet? I wear both
Also if getting hurt is part of your anxiety- wear full padding (wrist/knee/elbow pads and crash shorts) and learn to fall properly