How to Adjust Your Roller Skates - Do THIS right out of the box!!!!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
  • Dirty Deborah Harry shows you step-by-step how to adjust your roller skates so that they roll with you not against you. Every roller skater needs to know this simple adjustment technique so that they can properly use their roller skates right out of the box.
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    My Skates:
    Boot: SureGrip Stardust
    Plate: Snyder Advantage
    Wheels: SureGrip Gravity
    Bearings: Qube Ceramic
    #rollerskate #rollerskating #howtorollerskate
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  • @samarabevin6889
    @samarabevin6889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Wow I needed this video!! I almost gave up skating. I spent over 300$ on a pair of skates at this specialized skate store. I asked the girls about adjusting them and they just said “they’re fine”. But they were so factory tight I almost broke my tools to loosen them after I saw this video! But because they told me they didn’t need adjusting, I had spent weeks falling and twisting my knees because my skates were so tight everywhere they barely moved. I even went somewhere to pay for TWO skate lessons at this rink and the instructor never even offered to look at my skates!? He just kept joking with me that I was “chicken” and not trying to cross over and turn. I kept saying I couldn’t my skate was stuck feeling and I wanted to cross over but something felt wrong. But no advice at all! So thankful for this video!! It changed everything!!! Why are people on the skate world so secretive of such important and simple advice?!!

    • @TrinaRaysTrekofLife
      @TrinaRaysTrekofLife ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wow, so sorry that you had that experience! You went to the supposed "experts" and they didn't help. So sad!
      I'm glad you found your answers!
      I've been watching so many of these videos!! Lol

    • @merfishsandwich691
      @merfishsandwich691 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      My experience in these situations is not that people are being secretive, but that they don't actually have the knowledge or understanding to help you. What people do instead of saying "I don't know" is they say "it's fine!" because they don't want to look stupid. I recently went to a skate store and bought new skates and the people were super nice and helpful, however they didn't actually have a foot measuring device in the store... I'm glad I measured before I got there. The point is don't assume because it's a specialized shop that they're going to have it fully together. It's very important to make yourself an expert in your own hobbies, and not just in technique but equipment and tools as well. This way you can support your local businesses and protect yourself at the same time.

    • @chrisgrant8542
      @chrisgrant8542 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea skaters don’t share those things

    • @darollycoach
      @darollycoach 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I am a skating instructor and one of the first things I do is inspect the student's skates to see if they are working propely. No only that but check to see if the bearings run smooth and make sure the skates are not too tight or too loose. Sorry you had to go through a bad experience.

  • @emmafoster4228
    @emmafoster4228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    Every time she says “snack area” 😂

    • @levitakiss
      @levitakiss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      The snack area and fun zone comments are comic gold

    • @jeanlafler5979
      @jeanlafler5979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah

    • @MrJmc793
      @MrJmc793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cackle every time! 😂😂

    • @Bleepbloopblarp
      @Bleepbloopblarp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I want a snack area t shirt!

    • @Saint_Medusa
      @Saint_Medusa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take a shot everytime

  • @fionadavies7732
    @fionadavies7732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    there must be so many more viewers b/c of everyone picking it up as a hobby over summer - myself included - and i think that's neat:)

    • @hadleymanmusic
      @hadleymanmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Im a born again skater its been 42 years i luv it bury me in em.

    • @iloveanimals9944
      @iloveanimals9944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      More like over quarantine

    • @hadleymanmusic
      @hadleymanmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@iloveanimals9944 i told my dogs back summer of 2019 you dont stop pullin Im gettin rollerskates. I looked and amazon told me at christmas they found what I was looking for so I started back. Skating after 38 years Jan.19th when they showed up in my carport

    • @iloveanimals9944
      @iloveanimals9944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hadleymanmusic umm... what? Im not at all trying to be mean or negative, but you have a different way of talking. I don’t really understand what you are saying. Anyways, have a nice day!

    • @EDBailley
      @EDBailley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@iloveanimals9944 I'm guessing they are saying they told their dogs don't stop pullin when they take them for a walk because they are getting skates, they found the skates they were looking for on Amazon, ordered them and got them and happy skating to them 😊 I hope I got it right if not my appoglies.

  • @paularnold3315
    @paularnold3315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    This is the exact level of caffeine energy I love in your videos. Nice job.

  • @bobarmbrusterjr1830
    @bobarmbrusterjr1830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I've been in the skating business for over 40 years and owned a rink for 23 years... everything she says is spot-op! Adjusting your skates they way she shows will make all the difference.

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Awww thanks Bob! I love when veteran teacher, rink operators, skaters check in. I feel like the validation is extremely important.

  • @micheleguidry4763
    @micheleguidry4763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Finally! I’ve been watching roller skate videos for weeks and still didn’t realize I needed to loosen the trucks. Embarrassing! 🙄 Thanks for understanding newbie needs. You are a great and entertaining teacher! 🙏🏼👍🏼👏🏼

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I am so happy you got the right info. My mission is to help new skaters so I am glad to be of service :)

  • @1d0ntm1nd
    @1d0ntm1nd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    I had this problem, i wasn't able to turn right and I tried several things when actually the problem was the adjustment THANKS a lot this is rlly helpful ! ♡

  • @kathoh6855
    @kathoh6855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Thank you for giving me the confidence to loosen stuff without thinking it’s all going to fall apart!
    I have no recollection of doing this 35 years ago but I’m sure it happened! It was an artistic skating club that started my (reignited) passion so I expect I learned maintenance in the short time I was there, until street skating became more appealing than the constant bruising of my coccyx!
    Oh to be that girl again...

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are so welcome!

    • @yvonnedaniel1582
      @yvonnedaniel1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lol same. Years ago bk in the 80s I just remember putting
      on my skates,and being gone for most of the day.🙂

    • @pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585
      @pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Some advice, believe it or not you should learn how to fall be fore leaning to skate. Why? Because even professionals fall. But if you do not practice how to fall what causes people to fall on they butt is fighting not to fall. You need to bend your knees and lean forward and push off like she said in the video. But if you stand straight up, that's when you lose your balance and you seem so high off the floor you feel you will hurt yourself so you fight the fall. Thats when your arms start flaring and you try to regain balance and it actually speeds up faster then you can get the next foot down and that is how you fall up and come down with all your weight on your butt.

  • @SDub526
    @SDub526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Just loosened my new skates. Will test them out. Adult skating is nothing like skating as a kid.

  • @MystiqueRisingSun
    @MystiqueRisingSun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I wish I could LOVE this video!
    When buying skates, it's NOT just about the skates. You need pads if skating outdoors, at the VERY least knee pads, wrist guards and a helmet. Elbow pads are optional, but useful...and beginner skaters may benefit greatly from Bumsavers or something similar.
    DON'T forget some basic tools when you buy skates! The Y3, that wrench, if needed, allen wrench, if needed, etc.
    I'd also like to add: Spare parts! Especially laces. They always seem to fray/snap at the worst possible moment! LOL It's also good to have an couple extra bearings (you can buy 20 packs instead of just 16), toe stops (and a toe stop bolt if you have a fixed stop), a couple extra lock nuts, etc.
    My Rink Box has all of that and more.
    My Skate Bag (local park skating) has most of it.
    My Skate Corner also has it all....and then some!
    I can change/play with my skates anywhere at any time to get the best ride possible. Hubby just rolls his eyes at me, but the LAST thing I want when skating is to have to stop because "something broke". :) He can laugh all he wants. If I blow a bearing or a lace snaps....I'm ready!

    • @rocketqueen9456
      @rocketqueen9456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pads period are a good idea. I'll rather be safe than sorry.

    • @isabelladgriff
      @isabelladgriff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tbh as a beginner I’d rather just take the knee scrapes and butt bruises than have to put those things on. It’s wayyyy too hot for that, even during winter

    • @mystiquerisingsun844
      @mystiquerisingsun844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@isabelladgriff Except....
      Broken Wrist - Best Case: 6-8 weeks to heal. Worst Case: Surgery, with 3 months of healing. Most doctors would advise against skating.
      Broken Knee - Best Case: 8-12 weeks to heal. Worst Case: Surgery with 6 months of healing. No skating.
      Broken Elbow - repeat of knee. Again, most doctors would advise against skating.
      BRUISED (yeah, bruised, NOT broken) - up to 6 MONTHS to fully heal. You won't even WANT to skate.
      Broken Tailbone - Can take a year and a half to fully heal...and often leaves some permanent damage. No skating.
      Head? Best Case: Nothing but a little goose egg for a week, with the area being tender for up to another 2 weeks. Makes it a literal pain to brush your hair. Worst case: Brain dead! There is NO healing when it comes to brain death...
      Be smart. Protect what you can, when you can, as often as you can...no matter how hot it is.

    • @goo3970
      @goo3970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isabelladgriff yea fr I never used pads because I used to be a skateboarder but you don’t actually NEED pads imo

    • @pukk6094
      @pukk6094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember going to a rink maybe 5 years ago, I fell super hard and landed on my upper thigh. I still have a bump there

  • @briarroseO
    @briarroseO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I just restored my uncle’s old skates from the 80s that I’ve been skating on for two years with new cushions and pivot cups. But was unsure about how to adjust the tightness, I was a bit confused by the lock nuts on the trucks, this was such a helpful video! The movement in my trucks is amazing now, the outside wheels don’t lift off the ground anymore! Thanks dirty!

  • @kendracameron1085
    @kendracameron1085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I was really scared to loosen mine, but went for it. Its made a world of difference. Deb is so helpful.

  • @cactussnail8275
    @cactussnail8275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This really helped me! I bought a pair of Moxie Beach Bunnies, and they were so tight. I thought it was just me not knowing how to skate. The difference after adjusting has been amazing. Thank you so much.

  • @ohmyprettygirl
    @ohmyprettygirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I WISH I SAW THIS SOONER! I couldn’t turn at all in my new skates. I literally bought a second pair of skates (from a different and much better brand) because I thought something is wrong with the first, only to have the same issue! Now I have two pairs of roller skates when all I needed was to adjust them 😭😭

    • @taxat10n1sth3ft
      @taxat10n1sth3ft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What size/brand? I'm in the market for some size 9s from Moxi :)

    • @ohmyprettygirl
      @ohmyprettygirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@taxat10n1sth3ft the first pair is some generic brand that you wouldn’t really find anywhere but the second pair are Impalas in a size 9. I was lucky enough to have snagged the Rose Gold Marawas. I feel like Moxis would be a lot better but the Impalas are still a great beginner skate.

  • @anarchist_parable
    @anarchist_parable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    idk, man I thought from the thumbnail she would annoy me for some reason but her energy gives me life 🥰

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I get it. I annoy me...sometimes. Thanks for clicking on the video and giving me a shot.

    • @royalt1113
      @royalt1113 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She grew on me, I love her💕🙌🏽

  • @AoiHanasu
    @AoiHanasu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When I was younger I could never understand why I couldn’t turn in my skates! Now years later I‘ve ordered a pair of Rainbow Riders and am ready to learn how to do things the RIGHT WAY. Thanks! 🥺❤️

  • @UnoDickles2.0
    @UnoDickles2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Moved recently and I'm so close now. Can't wait to go with my now adjusted skates!!!

    • @levitakiss
      @levitakiss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Post some vids and follow us all on Instagram. Look for #rollersexuals if you a
      Want to team up with us. Dirty Deb is also in IG.

    • @blackrose538
      @blackrose538 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, I haven't adjusted anything on my skates, yet, as I just started skating and I don't think I have problems with edges, but... I'll check them next time I put my skates on.
      I actually recovered from my back injury enough that I've been skating up and down the small hallway twice this week. Still need to find a better space to practice, though. Anyway, thanks so much for teaching us skate-newbies everything we need to know :)

  • @levitakiss
    @levitakiss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    ...and while yall got your Y3 tool out, CHECK YOUR TOE STOPS!

    • @ember5031
      @ember5031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      YES!! if you can turn the toe stop, AT ALL, left OR right, tighten that toe stop!

    • @hadleymanmusic
      @hadleymanmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea i had a rattle and it was a toestop about to loose

    • @iloveanimals9944
      @iloveanimals9944 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does that Y3 tool also adjust your toestop? Im trying to find a tool that has everything in one. Thanks

    • @Indielox
      @Indielox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iloveanimals9944 Same i need a tool to fix my toe stop 😭🖐🏽

    • @jasminelane79
      @jasminelane79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes because I have mine way too low! Stops me from skating

  • @emilyelizabeth4365
    @emilyelizabeth4365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You just saved me 200 bucks. I had no clue I needed two tools. Thank you so much. I don’t have to replace my skates after all.. you are seriously the best teacher

  • @ackee345
    @ackee345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    You are a godsend! I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why I kept falling and I used to skate all the time back in the day. I was about to hang up bc I thought I was getting too old (39)! I was really losing my confidence. Thanks so much!

    • @OregonCoastLifeWithSarah
      @OregonCoastLifeWithSarah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Daria's Mom I agree with you 100%! She is a god send. I wake up to these instructional every day!

    • @ackee345
      @ackee345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sarah d'Avignon I’m going to do that too!

    • @raniqueblackman8096
      @raniqueblackman8096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Girl I'm in the process of buying some me being a skater back in the day as well I'm 40 and can't wait to get back out there I'm glad I found her channel!

    • @ackee345
      @ackee345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@raniqueblackman8096 Girl do it!!! I finally found a tool to fix my skates and now I am back to my old self!! I’m not falling everywhere or anything! I got my confidence back! I am so glad I found her!

    • @raniqueblackman8096
      @raniqueblackman8096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ackee345 that's awesome do you skate outdoors or rink? I'm going to practice outside before I embarrass myself at the rink lol!

  • @natasharodriguez2408
    @natasharodriguez2408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That explain too much about why do I have to push too much hahaha I didn't know that thanks Debbie ❤ awesome n useful as always 😀🤗

  • @ashne5157
    @ashne5157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've been trying so hard how to learn how to do scissors and my skates wouldnt turn back out after i brought then in. I adjusted my skates just then after watching this and now i can finally do them without coming to a complete stop!! Its made a hugeee difference! 🌞

    • @yvonnedaniel1582
      @yvonnedaniel1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So needed to see this. Got my second pair of skates and can bearly turn in them.

  • @q.lorraineee
    @q.lorraineee ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG! I NEEDED THIS!!! I have been skating (practicing) for like a month or two now and I felt my progress is not doing well, until this vid came to my life. I finally know why! TYSM Dirty! ❤❤❤❤

  • @mlinderict
    @mlinderict 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh! I had Joggers (a few decades ago; actually a few score ago). They were HEAVY, but pretty-much indestructible! Loved them! Thanks for this. So COOL!

  • @JoHasIssues
    @JoHasIssues 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ah, this explains why I'm having a hard time doing turns.... Thank you for the video, DD, it really helped

  • @victoriad1127
    @victoriad1127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, I’m just getting back into skating ( I’m 58!!) I can’t wait to get started and learn some new things after I’m comfortable with my basic skating.

  • @stickybanh
    @stickybanh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow my skates literally came in today; what a lucky coincidence this video popped up! Thank you very much for the information ❤️❤️

  • @anarodas2725
    @anarodas2725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi , I am 46 yrs old and got Chicago skates for Christmas. I skated in the street with my friends when I was a child, many eons ago LOL!. I never took lessons, which I should have....Now with the pandemic, I felt that it was a good time to go back to those old times. I found your channel trying to find a person who can explain the techniques very well and in a fun way. I am so glad I found you. I had no clue why my skates were not turning!! I noticed that my plates were a little loose when I bought them, I thought that was wrong and tighten them super tight!LOL. Now I know that those plates should be a little loose. I skate in a park near my house with my 14 yr old daughter. We have so much fun together. I take my phone and watch your videos to learn new skills every week. We live in Pembroke Pines, South Florida where the weather is awesome all year round. Thank you! Ahh, the Oh Shit down is my favorite!! LOL!!!!

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so happy to read that you are skating with your 14 year old daughter as you will create a bond over a shared interest that can last for years to come. Have fun!!!

  • @dawndemore196
    @dawndemore196 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Deborah!! My husband and I I just watched this! You are a "skate whisperer!!"🙏♥️👏👏👏👏

  • @px9496
    @px9496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I already had softer cushions but wasn't to keen on screwing them on loose, thought the movements would be to jerky. When I saw how much jiggle you like in your skate, I just had to try and it has been a world of difference. I prefer my front trucks looser than my back, which I found out recently thanks to you. So many great videos, thanks for every single one! 💖

  • @angelfish.creations
    @angelfish.creations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I couldn’t figure out why bubbles/scissors were so hard... my trucks were as stiff as a board. Thnx so much! But also what do you do when a nut is stuck on your axle and won’t loosen??

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Hit it with some WD40.

    • @sarahrl7230
      @sarahrl7230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about the opposite? I swapped my wheels and now my nuts are inclined to pop off. I flipped the nuts ... will that be enough?

    • @valerielboss
      @valerielboss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sarahrl7230 I believe there are 2 causes for loosening nuts... Stress (aka vibration) and fatigue (aka stripped threads). Thread locking compound would help the former issue I believe. I know thread locker is used on laptop screws to prevent them from coming out. Careful though, because it might make it hard to remove later on. I don't think there is an easy solution for stripped threads. Remember blue locktite (can be tightened and loosened after application) is your friend. Not red... I believe red is supposed to be "permanent"

  • @chicajinx1022
    @chicajinx1022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for this. My skates arrived today, ordered from RollerSkate Nation. I couldn’t skate much in the house. I put them aside until I can oil them. I stumbled across this video. Very helpful🤗

  • @quils88
    @quils88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dirty - THANK YOU so much for this video!! I had been skating on unadjusted roller skates for about a month and was getting so demoralized as I just wasn't "getting it", despite watching a ton of videos and trying to follow everything you said. Yesterday, after watching this video, I finally adjusted my trucks (I even took my little wrench out with me just to make sure I could get the tightness just right) and it was PURE JOY. I had the hugest smile on my face, everything just.. clicked! My confidence has just shot through the roof and I'm enjoying myself so much more now. Thank you so so much!! :)

  • @Snomo
    @Snomo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ever since covid started, I've been juggling the idea of buying skates. I haven't skated since I was about 10 years old. I'd always go to roller discos every Friday night after school. I've spent over a year thinking about it and a few minutes ago I finally made the purchase! And it's largely thanks to your passion for skating and all these useful videos that you've posted. I've never known skating to be this complex but I'm grateful to be learning about it. 💙
    I'll make sure to buy the appropriate tools and replacement cushions and different wheels. Should be here in about 9-10 days!

  • @JAEROC89
    @JAEROC89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Debbies videos are beyond informative and CLEAR

  • @ashleyrodriguez7537
    @ashleyrodriguez7537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yassss i’ve been waiting for this one!! 🤩

  • @CrossedSwords1818
    @CrossedSwords1818 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dirty TYSM for everything!! I just got my dream skates and I owe everything I can do in rollerskating to you!!! You're the best!! ❤❤❤

  • @christhesmith
    @christhesmith 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never mind skating...this is the best demo i can remember seeing about any subject!

  • @tanyac.c.macbean4707
    @tanyac.c.macbean4707 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm returning to my teenage passion at 56.
    I put my 40 year old skates on for the first time in 11 years & discovered my left foot kept tracking out.
    I adjusted the "action bolt" tighter to prevent it & it did not work.
    Upon returning home from my skate (with a nasty bruise on my knee from catching debris & going down), I disassembled my skates to investigate the rubbers.
    Low & behold, both front & rear pivot cups were split!
    I have a "donor" pair of skates I harvested cups from & NO MORE TRACKING OUT!!!
    Moral of the story: It may not just be a simple adjustment of the trucks. Sometimes, it's damage/wear & tear on the gear.
    Especially, when what you're skating on is 40+ years old!

  • @holymacaroni2466
    @holymacaroni2466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have been skating daily for 2 weeks and I have only losen up the nuts for the wheels. Thank you so much for your video! I am exited how todays skating sesh will go. :D

  • @9ACP
    @9ACP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    WOW! Now I understand why I couldn't spin at all! Thank you so much for this 👏🏻

  • @cloebee
    @cloebee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is amazing. So much useful info! I went out on my skates for the first time today and it was ok, but I just adjusted my skates and it already feels better on my feet. Looking forward to going out tomorrow! Love your personality too Deb ☺️

  • @AmyHewett
    @AmyHewett 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just what I needed! You're always there for us! Thanks!

  • @ronb8052
    @ronb8052 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANKS! I'm a grandpa and bought my grandson his first pair of skates. He learned QUICKLY to use them, but I never adjusted them. Thanks to YOU, I can hardly wait for him to back to the rink.

  • @joycesession4470
    @joycesession4470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thank you!!! I finally took my skates out the trunk and I'm excited to get started. You are an amazing motivator and teacher.

  • @shaykulullah3504
    @shaykulullah3504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos they are never boring and I love that move you did, the one where your stepping back while skating forwards....hope I can learn it.

  • @SamJo_Kunstruct
    @SamJo_Kunstruct 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG I should buy you lunch!!! I decided to start back skating after 25 years but I've never owned my own pair of skates so I've never had to adjust them. I gave up after the 1st day because I could barely move. Adjusting them made a world of difference. I absolutely LOVE your channel. If you ever offered virtual classes I would be front and center. *subscribed

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come to my Zoom class!!! th-cam.com/video/w7PXVmZ5juU/w-d-xo.html Also ... seriously if you want to help us keep bringing you videos, we would be so appreciative. Any donation of any amount via Venmo @dirtydeborahharry helps us with equipment costs etc.

  • @SakuraFujiko
    @SakuraFujiko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video (though all are equally awesome)! I just started with my skates and I was so bummed because I got nothing of the roll I would from Inline Skates. Choosing the right wheels for outdoors and adjusting the skates has made all the difference. I am still a bloody beginner, but it is so much more fun.

  • @guillermopatlan3918
    @guillermopatlan3918 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I Love You for making this video! Lessons learned here and because of you I can jam and truck alot better!!!

  • @salaisme
    @salaisme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I got new skates for my birthday 2 weeks ago and was feeling like I was doing something wrong, every time I turned a curve I’d start to fall and plow stopping was not reliable. I watched this video and loosened the trucks and it made all the difference in the world! I feel like I can really control all my movements now and it’s so much fun!!

  • @sarahrl7230
    @sarahrl7230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirty Deborah Harry, my God woman, you just changed my skating experience. I KNEW I brought semi-crappy cheap ass skates with plastic wheels and the cheapest garbage bearings, but I was MISERABLE. I grabbed an almoat-as-cheap set of wheels that were at least PU and came with slightly less shitty bearings. When I was putting them on, I also did ^^^THIS^^^STUFF^^^ and the difference was shocking. My rough pebbly sidewalk suddenly felt like a roller hockey rink, and I was FAST. Like, scary fast. Like, maybe I'll tighten the wheel nuts another 1/4 turn until I get used to it.
    Mind blown.

  • @HanlSkyTime
    @HanlSkyTime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for explaining the trucks in terms of action! I understand it so much better now and feel more comfortable about adjusting my skates!!!

  • @rlopez3127
    @rlopez3127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I'm a little Skate whisperer..!" Love it!!! Thank you so much for this information, just got my new skates in today! Love this channel! ❤️❤️
    Can't wait to be my own skate whisperer!

  • @woowoowitchymom
    @woowoowitchymom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I hope you start a mercy site. I’d buy a shirt saying anything snack area related 🤣

  • @bethannehillpaintingandill2292
    @bethannehillpaintingandill2292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful! I skated the little, plastic, rock-hard red wheels off my k mart skates in my basement and driveway when I was growing up, and I loved going to the skating rink. So glad to pick it back up again with so much friendly help! My kids are cautiously excited for me. LOL. :D

  • @FK-zy4lr
    @FK-zy4lr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love n shared vid straight away!!! ❤ Clear instructions, great demo clips to back up theory n good close ups, super filming n a wonderful personality. Liked the comments that stood out to me about you and their reaction. 1st time i saw u on here, n wow im gonna get those skates out now n box my demotivation away instead! Thank u

  • @claudiaholmes8468
    @claudiaholmes8468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this lady! Her energy is so infectious and her info is easily understandable!

  • @tonyadrayden3651
    @tonyadrayden3651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your are my ‘Skate Whisperer!’
    I watched this video 8months ago when I got new skates. I keep learning more every time I view it.
    You are wonderful. I also love your humor and energy while imparting fab skating info.
    Rock on Doll!
    🛼💋

  • @rollerskatingdreams5761
    @rollerskatingdreams5761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t tell you how helpful this video was! Loosened my trucks and it made such a difference! Thanks!

  • @a.c.b09
    @a.c.b09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thaaaank you thank you thank youuu! Seriously! I just got my 2nd pair of skates and they were waaaay more wobbly than the first, and you're the only person I've seen talk about adjusting the trucks out of the box! And now I know why my first pair were soooo hard to turn in! Thank you so much!! Love your videos. You make it so much fun!

  • @Facepaintventura
    @Facepaintventura 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such an amazing teacher!!! Love all of your videos. Thanks to you I have learned so much and it’s helped me become a better skater!

  • @annturner8193
    @annturner8193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Dirty Deborah!!!🛼⛸❤️

  • @SwissyAthena
    @SwissyAthena 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so helpful. New to skating and my instructor immediately told me I needed to adjust my skates. Thank you 🛼🛼🛼

  • @ginarickicki8586
    @ginarickicki8586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got my first pair of skates as an adult, and I'm now adding myself as a disciple in your School of Skate. What a smart, funny badass. Thank you!

  • @kstdenis71
    @kstdenis71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG I appreciate you so much Dirty Deborah Harry! This video was perfect. I was struggling to determine why my wheels wouldn't spin faster and your video made it so easy to fix. Thank you!

  • @barbararogers1251
    @barbararogers1251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay !! Thanks Dirty 💜

  • @yvonnemortensen7485
    @yvonnemortensen7485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. My skates came today. Without this video I would have had no idea this was a thing. I adjusted them before I put them on, thanks to you. 🌺

  • @jennadoll6174
    @jennadoll6174 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg 😮 I never knew this. I loosened my wheels. But not the bridges, or what ever you called them. No wonder I can't lean into turns. It's just straight or nothing. No give side to side at all. Thank you!!

  • @strikerpaty
    @strikerpaty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful that I am watch this before my skate arrives. You are a bless.

  • @armandoc964
    @armandoc964 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Dirty, just saw your video. Awesome. I am in my 50's and just recently I decided to go back to roller skating. In my teens I played roller hockey for many years and I was in excellent shape. Now, not to much. I just got some Riedell speed skates and wiped out horribly. Not the hockey boots I was used to. I looked up your video and thank you so much. I immediately took out my skates and tool and began adjusting. I will be looking at more of your videos. Dinosaur me asked the shop owner "Where do you keep your zinger wheels" They started laughing. "They don't make Zinger's anymore". Geeez, felt old. The Ruskin Rambler is making a come back. PS: Love the Roller Derby. You Look Great by the way.

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh this is amazing!!! Welcome back my skater friend.

  • @janinetjee
    @janinetjee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went skating for the first time yesterday. Went pretty well but I did notice I couldn't turn that easily. So after this video, I loosened my trucks a bit and now it should be a lot easier! Thanks a lot!!

  • @moonstargal_xox7887
    @moonstargal_xox7887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful! Finally adjusted my skates properly

  • @JuliaGsocaljujujules
    @JuliaGsocaljujujules 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yayyy!! Love your content! This idea that I even had to adjust my skates was new concept a month ago to me 😂😂😂 l love the demos and examples you give!! It’s so helpful

  • @shimmypolkaroo
    @shimmypolkaroo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you Deborah! Great tutorial! 😁
    EDIT: Your cushion video changed my whole skating experience! 🥳

  • @lisashively
    @lisashively 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! So helpful!!!

  • @cassiflyn1575
    @cassiflyn1575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad that I've found this because once I got them out if the box I noticed the wherls were stiff and I knew something isn't right. Thank you 😊

  • @aliciaadanna
    @aliciaadanna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you I appreciate this just got my skates last week and did some adjustments but I have to do a few more the info is greatly appreciated luv 💜💜🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @veronicas810
    @veronicas810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you so very much!

  • @kellyfromflorida
    @kellyfromflorida 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! This is exactly what I came to TH-cam to find information on. You’re awesome!

  • @evangelineklingbeil1395
    @evangelineklingbeil1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just love your energy and teaching style, thank you!

  • @skomix8346
    @skomix8346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg so that’s it!! I looked like a crazy woman practically being horizontal on the outter edges of the side I wanted to go to but kept going straight 💀 I’m gonna loosen the trucks right now!

  • @rebeccaq7291
    @rebeccaq7291 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol I like the voice she made when she said “I love it” 😂
    But yay thank you for this knowledge! I just got new skates.❤

  • @faybury4428
    @faybury4428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful and informative! My skates were just delivered and now I know to have them adjusted! Thanks!

  • @susiesdarnyarn4155
    @susiesdarnyarn4155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got my skates today. My friend suggested I watch your video before unboxing my skates. So glad I did. Thank you🛼💗

  • @jamesfraser7483
    @jamesfraser7483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual you are an utter legend. I have been waiting for this video. I will have way more confidence with my adjustments now. Thank you so much for your infectious enthusiasm. I can't thank you enough.

  • @cheyennecuevas3226
    @cheyennecuevas3226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just adjusted!! I’ll try em again tomorrow. Thank you for your informative videos!! Hope to visit you one day

  • @TheAlalicious
    @TheAlalicious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Youz tha best Dirty! Thank you so much for all your detailed videos, you provide great pointers that most others leave out. It can be difficult remembering every little detail when you're a pro that's skated for so long, but you do an incredible job. Now where's my "down with the butt up with the gut" t-shirt?!? 🥰

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awwww thank you! I swear, I am making that shirt!!!!

  • @sierra8holland
    @sierra8holland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adjusted my wheels right when I took them out of the box, but I didn't realize I needed to adjust the trucks too!!! I was having so much trouble turning/spinning. I honestly just thought I was bad at it, then I loosened my trucks and now I'm able to spin! Thank you!!

  • @buniiexoxo7315
    @buniiexoxo7315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love watching your videos and they help me so much!❤ My sister and I are trying to learn how to skate and your videos are always the most helpful!

  • @lynnterranova1985
    @lynnterranova1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dirty Debra. You’re videos are so informative!!! I really appreciate them! Keep them coming!

  • @donnalitchfield3908
    @donnalitchfield3908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this and you! Thanks for all the tips.

  • @skalectric
    @skalectric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply adore dirty deb. The energy and knowledge. Entertainment on point such a star!!! Im in the UK we have lousey info readily available. Thank goodness for youtube ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @thegiftofnature
    @thegiftofnature 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! This is the most visual video because you actually moved around the trucks, this helped soo much
    Thank you soo much!

  • @Grellibe
    @Grellibe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful tutorial, great energy. I love it.

  • @jaimereis285
    @jaimereis285 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirty Dirty this video of you teaching lessons on the importance of tightening skate nuts will make me walk better. I didn't know how important it was. Mine were almost loose. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.

  • @Sierra241
    @Sierra241 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a helpful video! I found a pair of vintage roller skates and decided to spruce them up and adjust them to my liking. The only thing is the trucks on my vintage skates were very different from my usual skates I already own. Every video I search up is only to adjust a certain type of truck… until I came across this video! Thank you. I’m no longer wobbling all over the place in my vintage pair 😂

  • @amandabuccilli2979
    @amandabuccilli2979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great and informative video, Dirty!!!

  • @baabiegirl
    @baabiegirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Girl you answered all my questions. Thank you

  • @marygould7934
    @marygould7934 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all the info Debs..I just got my skates, and am so excited to try and re-learn how to skate.. I always go to your videos because you explain everything so thoroughly.. and in a way I can understand it...

  • @marianne1234able
    @marianne1234able 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is very helpful! Thanks so much!