When skating outside it's a good idea to bring a broom with you, if you can. You'll be able to sweep up twigs, leaves, stones and mulch all of which are tripping hazards. Also it's a good idea to walk any trail first so you know what's ahead and how steep the declines are. If it looks too scary then don't do it, stop before going down a decline that's too steep. your safety is always the most important!
They’re so hard to spot lol someone mentioned that they bring a portable leaf blower with them so now I’m considering that too for sometime in the future lol
If you plan on doing more trail skating, invest in some bigger, softer wheels if you haven't already. My first skates 57mm/78a wheels. When I finally upgraded my skates they came with 65mm/78A wheels. I didn't realize how much I was struggling unnecessarily when trying to skate trails. Even with those cracks in the concrete sidewalk, the smaller wheels always stumbled over those but the larger wheels would just glide. They won't roll over acorns and large twigs but they handle cracks and debris pretty well. Also, I had to relearn how to skate backwards in them because I kept tripping over the size of the wheel. I had to get use to lifting my heel higher. I have the Moxi gummies but I hear that the atom pulse are the best and they have the ones that light up lol. Also, you high key owned that hill lol. I most definitely have tripped and rolled down hills more than once😂😂.
Oooo thank you! I’m going to look into some better wheels for when I skate trails. It was so fun (even with the stumbling/falling haha) so I think I’ll do it a lot more! I never even thought about the learning curve for skating backwards etc…thank you! That man was so concerned when I fell 😂😂😂 that’s the worst. And whew rolling down a hill though sounds terrible! Omg 😅
100% agree. I didn’t realize how good I had it with my moxi gummies till I was tripping over the sidewalk crack outside my front door with my new 58mm 85A wheels 🥴 lord only knows what I was thinking lol
@uriel5951 hey! So I didn’t buy new wheels just new bearings and they’re Rollerbones Precision Bearings…I don’t think they’re the best ones but that’s what’s I have lol
When I started skating outside, my friend told me to start stopping (slowing down) at the top of the hill - that way adjusting your going downhill - you remain in control. I still do that today. 🤙
You’re very brave to try holding the camera on an unfamiliar trail. I’d be terrified of destroying my phone in a fall. 😱 Trail skating is my favorite. But there are some that have nearly impassable sections. Love your videos!
Yea I think brave is very generous lol I think it bordered on stupidity 😂😅 but thank you! I’m so glad my phone and the selfie stick/tripod were made of sturdy stuff. Thank you for watching! I think I’ll do more trails…that was a lot of fun! If you have any additional tips I’m all ears! 😁
Thanks for the inspiration and the cautionary advice. I'm not brave enough to tackle my local park trails but I will find an outdoor parking lot or tennis court or something like that. My outdoor conditions are similar to where you are too. Good luck to us!
I like your chalk idea . Also you can leave messages written in chalk on sidewalks etc for friends to tell them where you have gone , along what trail and how to meet up with them .
I always slow way down even stop when coming up to a dog and let the owner get a handle of the dog.. They like to chase things that roll or move fast. I sometimes will even get off the trail onto the grass if dog is coming towards me. Always say on your left or right so the person knows your about to pass and can hold onto their dog if they are in front and make sure the owner has the dog secure. ❤
Wow I definitely won't be trying to skate with a selfie stick until maybe a year in. Some of your scenes looked like rollercoaster footage and I just kept imagining myself doing that, falling, face-planting and smashing my camera to bits. (Yes, a bit dramatic but my mind goes to those places.) The end though...😂
Yea using the selfie stick on unfamiliar terrain was a terrible idea 😂 and it 100% felt like a roller coaster going down those hills haha. I really thought I broke my phone or selfie stick as hard as I fell but surprisingly everything was sturdier than I thought! Thanks for staying til the end 🤗🤗 that was a fun time 😁
First, you did great. The fact you were brave enough to roller skate on trails, which is rarely seen on YT. I’ve seen a lot of inline skaters on trails, but not so much quad skaters. Have you tried reds bearings? I got those for my budget rollerblades and it makes the wheels spin so much faster. I also did the same thing you did on my 1st trail. I didn’t assess the place before I started skating. One of the trails I did… I didn’t know it was a steep downhill that ends into a T shape. My heart sank when I saw it was coming to an end and I need to make a sharp turn to survive. I’m going down at a fast speed on 100mm wheels and didn’t learn how to make sharp turns yet. Luckily, my body was low to the ground when I fell. That was one of the scariest moments of my rollerblading adventure. I got a lot of those scary moments. As I get used to downhills, I learned to slow down by titling wheels. Very good video. ❤
Thank you! And wow! I’m so glad you’re okay after that - it sounds so scary! I think I’ll either walk or run trails before I skate next time. I’ve heard inline skates are better for trails but I’ll have to invest in different wheels/bearings to make it a smoother ride. I saw the reds but those aren’t the ones I bought 😩 although it wouldn’t hurt to try those too! Do you switch your wheels/bearings out much?
@@StruggleSkatesI’ve only swapped it out once on my 80mm wheels. This was after 2-3 months of skating. Besides improving my strides, I wanted to see for myself if changing the bearings makes a difference. It cost $40 total for bearings on 8 wheels. There are so many brands out there and after researching on bearings for weeks. I’ve narrowed it down to reds bearings for high quality and many outstanding reviews from customers. Just as a background, I work as a data analyst so I’d analyzed many factors before my final decision. You will not be disappointed with Reds.
My skates became so dang smooth after I put better quality bearings in, youll be able to move faster so definitely walking the trail after that is a good idea ❤
So I bought some Rollerbones bearings. They say precision skate bearings on them…but they came without covers so I don’t know how good they’ll last outside 😩 do you skate outside/have a type you recommend?
Also for downhill skating try going in a zig zag pattern or gently putting pressure on the toe stops in a V position to help maintain the speed instead of going too fast
www.youtube.com/@Skatie/videos@@StruggleSkates also about outside wheels, I've got juice smoothies 65mm 78A and those make a huge difference, you can roll over twigs without tripping, the wheels are wider so it takes less energy to push and like the name, the wheels are super smooth
Ooooo that’s a tricky one! But I guess I would say to watch tons of videos and then find a hill that isn’t too steep first to get a feel for it. Get comfortable will slowing your speed or stopping quickly in various ways. Learning the proper way to fall helps too so that you minimize the chance of injury. And then, just go for it! It’s really a mental game once you have everything else. I hope that helps! 😬
@shrimpy1020 And on another note, I tend to see falling as a learning opportunity so that helps me muster the strength. Every time I fall I learn what not to do or something I can improve. But yes. Start with a baby hill and just keep going from there! You got this 🤗
I take a dehl battery operated leaf blower. It’s light weight I think it’s definitely great for us women. But hey don’t get me wrong laddies I use the real deal kind of leaf blower too 💪 but well the other kind as I was saying…it doesn’t smell your car with gas fumes. A broom works too but I have some skating to do. You catch me blowin and rollin…😅 and I agree with the other persons comment you need bigger softer like wheels…I heard the moxi gummy wheels are good…anyone have any? Do you like them?
Woa that never even crossed my mind - that’s such a great idea thanks! A couple people have brought up those Moxi Gummy wheels so I think that will be my next purchase for trail skating 😁
Paid your ground tax. I just skated outdoors for the first time the other day. I live in Boston and it rains and is cold but we got 55 degree day and went the bball court and tripped over a zipper from like a sweatshirt. Tax paid.
Whew yes I sure did have to pay up that day! I’m so glad you were able to get out and skate. I’ve tripped over the most RANDOM things on these courts too haha. Besides the fall, did you enjoy it?
@@StruggleSkates same!! It’s almost as though it was put there for just for me Lol, and I love roller skating , skated as a kid started back up two years ago at 48, has been an awesome type of therapy for me bI gave Ice skated my entire life as well.
@bostonlatina I’m so glad you were able to pick back up skating! Therapy is the perfect word for it these days haha. I haven’t been ice skating since I was little but it seems so much fun. I should look for a place to go and try it out…
You should try in line skates on the trails, after I wrecked pretty bad I went to a professional and they said the first thing you learn is to never go down a hill out of control….. too late for that. I did learn to control that and loved trail skating.. have fun and always stay in control…
@@lightdancer2251 I have been looking for blades for outdoors and trails. I have ice skated since I was 4 and still continue to do so when I have a chance. Any suggestions for a decent skate?
You do such a great job! I miss skating. I haven't been in out to skate since the first week of December. But I want to get back at it. I wish I had the courage and confidence you have. But that's why I love watching your videos! It helps me to try and be more confident. 🥰💖🛼🛼
Thank you! I definitely felt more comfortable the more laps I took around the trail. And omg ikr the darkness was killing me 😩 I’m glad we’re almost out of that too
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When skating outside it's a good idea to bring a broom with you, if you can. You'll be able to sweep up twigs, leaves, stones and mulch all of which are tripping hazards.
Also it's a good idea to walk any trail first so you know what's ahead and how steep the declines are. If it looks too scary then don't do it, stop before going down a decline that's too steep.
your safety is always the most important!
💯💯 you’re so right!
I had already done my inspection of the area but missed the zipper 🙃
They’re so hard to spot lol someone mentioned that they bring a portable leaf blower with them so now I’m considering that too for sometime in the future lol
If you plan on doing more trail skating, invest in some bigger, softer wheels if you haven't already. My first skates 57mm/78a wheels. When I finally upgraded my skates they came with 65mm/78A wheels. I didn't realize how much I was struggling unnecessarily when trying to skate trails. Even with those cracks in the concrete sidewalk, the smaller wheels always stumbled over those but the larger wheels would just glide. They won't roll over acorns and large twigs but they handle cracks and debris pretty well. Also, I had to relearn how to skate backwards in them because I kept tripping over the size of the wheel. I had to get use to lifting my heel higher. I have the Moxi gummies but I hear that the atom pulse are the best and they have the ones that light up lol. Also, you high key owned that hill lol. I most definitely have tripped and rolled down hills more than once😂😂.
Oooo thank you! I’m going to look into some better wheels for when I skate trails. It was so fun (even with the stumbling/falling haha) so I think I’ll do it a lot more! I never even thought about the learning curve for skating backwards etc…thank you! That man was so concerned when I fell 😂😂😂 that’s the worst. And whew rolling down a hill though sounds terrible! Omg 😅
100% agree. I didn’t realize how good I had it with my moxi gummies till I was tripping over the sidewalk crack outside my front door with my new 58mm 85A wheels 🥴 lord only knows what I was thinking lol
@MyHam-os4bq wow thanks! I’m def looking into softer wheels now
what brand are the new rollerskate wheels ?
@uriel5951 hey! So I didn’t buy new wheels just new bearings and they’re Rollerbones Precision Bearings…I don’t think they’re the best ones but that’s what’s I have lol
You still killing the game and doing the dang thing!!! Love to see it!!!
Thank youuu! ❤️🤗
Good job girl! Inspirational! ❤
Thank you for the love! 😁
Me thinking that was going to be a normal smiley face and it turned out to be a masterpiece ❤
That’s so sweet! Thank you! 😁😁🤗
When I started skating outside, my friend told me to start stopping (slowing down) at the top of the hill - that way adjusting your going downhill - you remain in control. I still do that today. 🤙
That’s is such great advice! And makes sooooo much sense! Thanks! 😁
You’re very brave to try holding the camera on an unfamiliar trail. I’d be terrified of destroying my phone in a fall. 😱
Trail skating is my favorite. But there are some that have nearly impassable sections. Love your videos!
Yea I think brave is very generous lol I think it bordered on stupidity 😂😅 but thank you! I’m so glad my phone and the selfie stick/tripod were made of sturdy stuff. Thank you for watching! I think I’ll do more trails…that was a lot of fun! If you have any additional tips I’m all ears! 😁
Thanks for the inspiration and the cautionary advice. I'm not brave enough to tackle my local park trails but I will find an outdoor parking lot or tennis court or something like that. My outdoor conditions are similar to where you are too. Good luck to us!
Yes! Good luck to us! Tennis courts and parking lots were exactly where I gained my confidence on wheels 🤗
I like your chalk idea . Also you can leave messages written in chalk on sidewalks etc for friends to tell them where you have gone , along what trail and how to meet up with them .
Oooooo I love that idea! That chalk was just lying around but now I think I’ll carry some with me next time 😁
Omg the tripping during the video 😂 I’ve never thought to do trail skating !
My clumsy self 😂 and yes you should try it out! Just learn from my mistakes 😊😁
Skater doing skater things haha love it ❤
Haha it’s always a good time 😁
I always slow way down even stop when coming up to a dog and let the owner get a handle of the dog.. They like to chase things that roll or move fast. I sometimes will even get off the trail onto the grass if dog is coming towards me. Always say on your left or right so the person knows your about to pass and can hold onto their dog if they are in front and make sure the owner has the dog secure. ❤
That’s great advice, thank you!! I probably startled them both 😩
girl, you amaze me. i'm so inspired to get out there and just do it! keep up the great work
Thanks for that! 😁 glad I could help to inspire you to try out some new things! Hope it goes well when you do! 🤗
Wow I definitely won't be trying to skate with a selfie stick until maybe a year in. Some of your scenes looked like rollercoaster footage and I just kept imagining myself doing that, falling, face-planting and smashing my camera to bits. (Yes, a bit dramatic but my mind goes to those places.) The end though...😂
Yea using the selfie stick on unfamiliar terrain was a terrible idea 😂 and it 100% felt like a roller coaster going down those hills haha. I really thought I broke my phone or selfie stick as hard as I fell but surprisingly everything was sturdier than I thought! Thanks for staying til the end 🤗🤗 that was a fun time 😁
Yeah sadly debris will trip you up. Best to walk or see what its like beforehand, but awesome stuff! Trying to teach my bf how to skate hehe
I love that! Being able to skate together would make for some fun adventures 😁
First, you did great. The fact you were brave enough to roller skate on trails, which is rarely seen on YT. I’ve seen a lot of inline skaters on trails, but not so much quad skaters.
Have you tried reds bearings? I got those for my budget rollerblades and it makes the wheels spin so much faster.
I also did the same thing you did on my 1st trail. I didn’t assess the place before I started skating.
One of the trails I did… I didn’t know it was a steep downhill that ends into a T shape. My heart sank when I saw it was coming to an end and I need to make a sharp turn to survive. I’m going down at a fast speed on 100mm wheels and didn’t learn how to make sharp turns yet.
Luckily, my body was low to the ground when I fell. That was one of the scariest moments of my rollerblading adventure. I got a lot of those scary moments. As I get used to downhills, I learned to slow down by titling wheels.
Very good video. ❤
Thank you! And wow! I’m so glad you’re okay after that - it sounds so scary! I think I’ll either walk or run trails before I skate next time. I’ve heard inline skates are better for trails but I’ll have to invest in different wheels/bearings to make it a smoother ride. I saw the reds but those aren’t the ones I bought 😩 although it wouldn’t hurt to try those too! Do you switch your wheels/bearings out much?
@@StruggleSkatesI’ve only swapped it out once on my 80mm wheels. This was after 2-3 months of skating. Besides improving my strides, I wanted to see for myself if changing the bearings makes a difference. It cost $40 total for bearings on 8 wheels. There are so many brands out there and after researching on bearings for weeks. I’ve narrowed it down to reds bearings for high quality and many outstanding reviews from customers.
Just as a background, I work as a data analyst so I’d analyzed many factors before my final decision. You will not be disappointed with Reds.
@CatzzSkatesFamily I’ll for sure take your word for it then! I’ll be ordering some soon 😁
You are brave keep up the good work
Thank you! I’m glad I didn’t hurt myself 😅
pro tip you keep a roll of sports-medical tape on your bag. You should anyways in case of a break. You are killing it though!
Thank you! And that is great advice! 😬
My skates became so dang smooth after I put better quality bearings in, youll be able to move faster so definitely walking the trail after that is a good idea ❤
So I bought some Rollerbones bearings. They say precision skate bearings on them…but they came without covers so I don’t know how good they’ll last outside 😩 do you skate outside/have a type you recommend?
You slayed it!
Thank you! 😊😁
I hope this is me in a month. You go gurll
You got it! I can’t wait to get back on a trail 😁
This is so cool.
Thank you for watching!
Also for downhill skating try going in a zig zag pattern or gently putting pressure on the toe stops in a V position to help maintain the speed instead of going too fast
Thank you so much for the tips! I definitely need to work on the proper way to use my toe stops 😩
www.youtube.com/@Skatie/videos@@StruggleSkates
also about outside wheels, I've got juice smoothies 65mm 78A and those make a huge difference, you can roll over twigs without tripping, the wheels are wider so it takes less energy to push and like the name, the wheels are super smooth
Not sure how I missed this comment so long ago but thank you for this! Im going to look into these wheels too! 🤗
Any tips on how to face fear of going downhill? 😅
Ooooo that’s a tricky one! But I guess I would say to watch tons of videos and then find a hill that isn’t too steep first to get a feel for it. Get comfortable will slowing your speed or stopping quickly in various ways. Learning the proper way to fall helps too so that you minimize the chance of injury. And then, just go for it! It’s really a mental game once you have everything else. I hope that helps! 😬
@shrimpy1020 And on another note, I tend to see falling as a learning opportunity so that helps me muster the strength. Every time I fall I learn what not to do or something I can improve. But yes. Start with a baby hill and just keep going from there! You got this 🤗
That's cool could you bring more videos like this for us, it" very interesting!😄😁🤩
Thanks for watching! I will definitely do more trail skating videos 😁😁
Great video, but please get a GoPro headset when you can. ❤
You are absolutely right! 😩 …working on it 🤗
Cool video. What song was that?
Thanks! The song is an instrumental version of “Country Girl” by Wildflowers. I just now listened to the song with words and it’s not bad lol
I take a dehl battery operated leaf blower. It’s light weight I think it’s definitely great for us women. But hey don’t get me wrong laddies I use the real deal kind of leaf blower too 💪 but well the other kind as I was saying…it doesn’t smell your car with gas fumes. A broom works too but I have some skating to do. You catch me blowin and rollin…😅 and I agree with the other persons comment you need bigger softer like wheels…I heard the moxi gummy wheels are good…anyone have any? Do you like them?
Woa that never even crossed my mind - that’s such a great idea thanks! A couple people have brought up those Moxi Gummy wheels so I think that will be my next purchase for trail skating 😁
Was that yr 1st trail roll? Where's this trail?
This was my second trail…first in a long time. The other one was about a year ago. This particular trail is in South Carolina
Paid your ground tax. I just skated outdoors for the first time the other day. I live in Boston and it rains and is cold but we got 55 degree day and went the bball court and tripped over a zipper from like a sweatshirt. Tax paid.
Whew yes I sure did have to pay up that day! I’m so glad you were able to get out and skate. I’ve tripped over the most RANDOM things on these courts too haha. Besides the fall, did you enjoy it?
@@StruggleSkates same!! It’s almost as though it was put there for just for me Lol, and I love roller skating , skated as a kid started back up two years ago at 48, has been an awesome type of therapy for me bI gave Ice skated my entire life as well.
@bostonlatina I’m so glad you were able to pick back up skating! Therapy is the perfect word for it these days haha. I haven’t been ice skating since I was little but it seems so much fun. I should look for a place to go and try it out…
You should try in line skates on the trails, after I wrecked pretty bad I went to a professional and they said the first thing you learn is to never go down a hill out of control….. too late for that. I did learn to control that and loved trail skating.. have fun and always stay in control…
@@lightdancer2251 I have been looking for blades for outdoors and trails. I have ice skated since I was 4 and still continue to do so when I have a chance. Any suggestions for a decent skate?
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Thank you. 😊
u bold out there lol but still cute 😉 be careful out there
Haha thank you! I shall 😁
Roof roof roof roof😂😂
You saw that dog try and eat me! 😂
@@StruggleSkates 🤣🤣
You do such a great job! I miss skating. I haven't been in out to skate since the first week of December. But I want to get back at it. I wish I had the courage and confidence you have. But that's why I love watching your videos! It helps me to try and be more confident. 🥰💖🛼🛼
Take your time! The skates will be there when you’re ready. And we’ll be here too (cheering you on)! 🤗😁
@@StruggleSkates thank you! 🥰🛼🛼
Loved watching you find your feet. I can’t wait to go outside. It’s nearly light enough after work here.
Thank you! I definitely felt more comfortable the more laps I took around the trail. And omg ikr the darkness was killing me 😩 I’m glad we’re almost out of that too