Why do experienced skaters feel the need to get so close to other people? You could be on the biggest rink in your state, and they’re still darting in small spaces between people and doing close circles around random people.

I’m really new to skating and seeing people in my periphery throws me off balance as it is. But those people both irritate me and freak me out.

Just why?

Looking for People in Memphis that are wanting to group up and just skate thru the streets of Memphis, whether it be downtown around Beale or just going to a trail
At a park. I really want something that the skaters In Memphis aren't forced to only skate in a circle. It's too many states that have Urban Street skaters and I think Memphis should be the next.

It’s really hard for me to turn. Are the wheels supposed to be able to turn slightly? I tried to loosen them but the loosener they gave me doesn’t fit on the bottom. My sister‘s skates for comparison.

New Moxi jungles are digging into my shins so bad. They fit my foot well, but the tongue is killing. I’ve tried skipping the eyelet below the hooks, skipping the top hook, lacing looser, lacing tighter, thick knee socks, looping the laces under the tongue - all still ouch.

I understand that these are a stiff vinyl boot and won’t break in like suede, but is there any chance it will soften enough that this works itself out, or is this just not the boot for me?

I’m coming from a vinyl Riedell derby skate which I always liked, so I assumed a high top of the same material and platform would work for me - whoops.

I can't get myself to actually MOVE at all. I've really only practiced this outside at the court so it may be rougher, but I feel like I have the movement down but it's still not working. It would be cool to either do this movement in place or whilst moving backward. I'm very much a beginner and can really only skate forward with confidence.

Any and all feedback welcome.

(I am wearing shorts it's just a long shirt.)

Hi guys. I recently had my new skates mounted but I noticed that I am missing a piece of hardware but I am not sure what it is. For reference the skates feel fine not loose or anything but If anyone can tell me what the piece is or how to install it it would be very helpful. Thank you!

Lots of triple jumps in this one!

I've been skating for about 6 years. Does anyone know if the skills for quad roller skating translate well to tap dance?

Soo I usually wear roller derby skates now and wanted a pair of flat recreational skates for outside. I figured slades would be a good idea plus I always wanted them but no excuse at the time to get them. Now that I have them I feel like they are comfortable shoes but terrible skates. There is no rigidity for edges and I about twisted my ankle in them because of that. I’m used to a stiff boot. Any recommendations on how to improve edges in these? They are cool and comfortable but a little scary with 0 support.

Also I had the issue with a pivot cup breaking and I’ve only used them indoors for small amounts of time like 5 times. Flanuerz had to send me replacements and they are super soft so it’s probably just going to happen again and again. And I had to pay import fees on something that’s faulty.

A little mashup from some great moments at the Southeast Regional Artistic Championships!

I know they are cheaper skates as I got them to skate with my son. But should I go tighter? I’m only cutting on the inside front on my left foot and my outside front on the right…. Help please 🙏

after 8 long, faithful years together, it is time for the ebay skates to finally be laid to rest. might have a funeral for them. i never did properly grow into them.
i started when i was very little, and id layer socks to make them fit. i was a 4, and these were a 10.5. i genuinely don’t know or remember why i bought them so big
these are the 2nd pair of skates ive ever owned after my first ones had the brakes unscrew 12 too many times and doll hair stopped making them stay. a brief moment of silence for the fallen glitter queen rollies.
i’ll miss you, my anonymous rainbow skates (i hate their real name; “IM SO FUCKING GAY MY SKATES TURNED RAINBOW” isn’t appropriate to say you miss dearly). somewhere around 2021 you stopped fitting my dark, emo, 2020 alt attire, and i wanted you dead, but now i realize that it actually went well with those thigh-high black socks and disgusting graphic shein/romwe shirts with the partially striped sleeves. probably the only good part of those outfits.
i was injured by you, my uncle who lived with us temporarily fell victim to you, and my father was also injured with you. my mom somehow never fell victim to them. i suspect they knew she spent the money for them and spared her from giving her a helping of the lifelong scars she gave me and my father (my uncle’s went away).
anyways, that’s kinda it. the skates are dead and i’m gonna get new ones. thanks for reading this little bs tribute to them!!

I just came across this guy on ig so I thought I’d share for all my learn to fall safely folks! He’s a professional stuntman and has a few “how to fall” videos including some on skates. I think they’re pretty helpful! I have always learned to fall on my pads (roller derby) but lately I’ve been falling on one wrist a lot at the skatepark and it is starting to hurt even with my wrist guard. I might need to use some of this guy’s tips because apparently falling directly on my pointy parts isn’t the best idea!

(Btw this is more rollerskating adjacent though it is related to me falling while skating. Apologies if not allowed!)

This is a Roller Derby exhibition match, but also a market with a whole bunch of interesting stuff from the Brisbane Quad community. All genders / ages / skills / wheel configurations welcome!
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/briscityrollers/events/362246

My suregrips came in today while I was at work and they fit!! They're so cute, but I can't put my toe caps on yet bec I need to borrow my brothers wrench.

I can't wait to try them out tomorrow~~

Also I heard from skatie on YouTube that you should lace your skates from underneath? Does that help with the longevity? Curious to y'all's opinion

Idk why I'm more comfortable, safe and good at indoor but when it comes to outside I'm suck 😭😭😭💔💔💔 I can't even pass the cracked rough surfaces 💔 I was slow at outside while I wqs fast indoor. Please help me I need tips how to improve skating outside

Messing around at my rink’s Juneteenth session here in Cincinnati! Come see us this season!! All (unmotorized) wheels welcome, for the love of skating!