I am in my 30s and want to try out rollerskating. I’d love any plus-sized friendly advice you all may have for me!

Any brands I should look for? Good instructional videos? Tips on where to go to practice safely?

Thanks!

  • smeikx@lemmy.graz.socialEnglish
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    1 year ago

    What do you want do try: quad skating or inline skating?

    Also, what are you interested in?

    • urban skating
    • park skating
    • jam skating
    • …
    • Malcriada Lala@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I guess park and jam. Don’t see myself using this as transportation, if that is what you mean by urban skating

      • smeikx@lemmy.graz.socialEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Okay, so I assume you want to skate on quads.

        I would recommend to just get some cheaper, maybe used skates, I would recommend softer wheels.

        Also, get protective gear and wear it:

        • helmet
        • elbow pads
        • kneepads
        • wrist protectors
        • maybe even a pair of crash pants

        The protection can help take away fear of falling, which is so important for making progress.

        Start on flat surfaces, learn how to brake as soon as you are able to gain some momentum. There are many good tutorials on youtube (Indy Jamma Jones, Skatie, Dirty School of Skate, …).

        If there is a quad skating community in your area try getting in contact, it is much more fun that way. Maybe there are rinks where you live, offering beginner courses. And don’t be afraid of falling, everybody had to start somewhere.

        Focus on the basics first, then progress to park and jam stuff. Good luck and have fun!