What do I need for rollerblading

Rollerblades that fit Elbow pads Knee pads Wrist guards Helmet

Get some rollerblades that fit. They should fit well, not wobble to the side, and the heels or toes shouldn’t slip when you go from side to side. Someone at a general sporting goods store should be able to show you the proper fit. If you are still a kid, you should definitely consider adjustable ones, so you can grow along with them. Put elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, and a helmet on (buy some if you don’t have any) before you even think about putting those blades on. Safety first! Stand on carpet at first to get used to the added height, take a few steps, and if possible, skate on the carpet. When you feel comfortable enough, go on to the pavement; flatter is better. Skate in a garage or patio the first time, that way, you can have something to grab on to if you fall, but be sure to clear away dangerous obstacles. Practice falling and getting up a little bit. If you have to fall, it is always best to try to fall forwards, sliding on your knee pads and wrist guards. Make sure that your wrist guards impact at a sliding angle–not straight down, as this may cause a jarring impact which can injure your wrists. If you can help it, try NOT to fall backwards, as you can cause damage to your unprotected back and tailbone. If you have no choice, attempt to stop your fall with your elbow and wrist pads and the soft side of your bottom–between your tailbone and hip bone–to avoid harming your back and tailbone. Try to keep your head from hitting the ground, but since this is a likely occurrence, ensure you wear a helmet. Then have one foot straight where you want to go and push off to the side with the other foot; alternate. Experiment with your foot strokes to see what is most efficient or fastest. Practice turning, balancing on one skate, spinning in place, and stopping. It is easier to do things slowly at first, then gradually pick up the pace until you can do them quickly. Go down hills. Don’t start out with a super huge halfpipe. Just go down your driveway, or another gradual hill. Learn how to maintain the speed you gained from the hill. Learn crossovers, going from forwards to backwards and vice versa, jumping in the air, slaloms, or anything else that you want. Develop a way to stop other than using the back brake. Techniques for stopping without a brake, or with a defective brake, include:

Drag your foot. Turn into a hill, as you do in skiing. Fall down, hopefully on something soft. Learning to fall without hurting yourself is a critical skill in rollerblading. Be aware of your terrain. Rocks, gravel and sand are bad for your blades, and can easily cause you to fall down. It is virtually impossible to skate on unstable surfaces like these, so keep your eyes open and avoid them.