I don't know where your video sprung from considering I thought I'd seen every skating channel going, but this one video changed everything for me. I'm now pulling off a relatively smooth one foot spin (but with only one rotation, it's very early days cos I've only been skating for 6 months) but I'm doing it entirely on the big toe wheel. I want to get the entire inside edge next. Thank you!😃
Great video on this spin, thank you. I am able to learn this and I’m improving quickly... but I have run into a brick wall trying to learn my outer back spin!!! You are such a good teacher, and I trust that you could explain the outer back in a way that would help me. Is it possible to make a video tutorial on the outer back spin? Thank you!!!! Warmest regards, Alex
Thank you for the breakdown. I think I had a similar thought process but instead I would focus on my left arm instead. But hearing you stress the importance of the left shoulder, makes me realize that I tend to use my arm to set my spin but as you said it's really the shoulder that centers and maintains the spin. I can't wait to put the theory to practice tonight! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks, I have made some great strides in the 6 months. I now can spin an left outer forward camel with ease and my right outer back camel is getting easier each week. It all comes back to balance/control in the upper body. I'm also going to be putting up a lot more posts on my website in the next few weeks. I have backlog of videos and stuff that I'll be processing soon.
Back in the early 1980s I competed in Freestyle rollerskating. I made it to nationals in 1980. I used to do a very unique version of this spin. At that time I don't think anybody else was doing this particular spin in competition except me. I am getting older and would like to pass this technique on. It was an inside back spin with my behind touching the back of my boot while clasping both hands on my right foot jump bar , with the skate rocked over on the two inside wheels , and then touching my nose to my left knee spinning like a top. I nailed this in competition every time. Would you be interested in discussing this with me sometime ?
If I were to replace two hard wheels on my roller skates to reduce friction and facilitate rotation and sliding on the inner backspin of the right foot rightward, which position should I replace the wheels in? There are four wheels on the right foot, two on the front wheel and two on the rear wheel. The question is which two wheels should be replaced with stiffer wheels.
Just found your channel. Are you an adult roller skater? I was an adult ice skater. Now I am quad skating. Not a lot of quad FS skaters mostly dance. I hope you will make more vids.
@@claudianowakowski Yep I started late in the game but at the age of 44 I'm now skating better as an older adult then when I first started. I plan on making a course and updating a lot of my content in the coming year.
@@thezenofrollerskating Looking forward to seeing more from you. I miss the spins I used to do on ice. Most of what I do on quads is MITF. I also skate figures and loops. I did some quad FS when I was a kid (rec skating only).
I have a mix of Rolline Mustangs and Leopards. On the left skate I have 2 Mustangs and the 2 Leopard are on the left, outer toe and right, inner heel. This makes it's easier to slide on the outer forward and inner back spins On the right skate I have 3 Mustangs and the Leopard is on the right, outer heel. This makes it easier to slide on the right outer back spins.
Was stationed and skated in Hampton, VA. Can't recall the name of the compition ring or the name of the award-winning/championship couch/owner of the ring. My time spent skating there remains valuable and will be remembered. Thank you.
I believe you're referring to Nickie and I think his wife's name was Barbara at Plaza. I skated many competitions there. My home rink was Peninsula Family Skating Center.
@thezenofrollerskating Thank you, I currently reside in a geographic area where there are very few poor quality rinks with staff members who know nothing about skating or skating equipment, which makes perpetual artistic skating most discouraging for serious skaters. Your video tutorials are the next best thing to working with an outstanding will experienced and award winning skating couch in person. Please continue to shear invaluable and excellent assistance through your comprehensive online skating techniques. Thank you
I could listen to this guy all day. I really appreciate your videos.
Fabulous skating, fabulous teaching
I don't know where your video sprung from considering I thought I'd seen every skating channel going, but this one video changed everything for me. I'm now pulling off a relatively smooth one foot spin (but with only one rotation, it's very early days cos I've only been skating for 6 months) but I'm doing it entirely on the big toe wheel. I want to get the entire inside edge next. Thank you!😃
Please post more videos. I like how you breakdown the mechanics of the move. Thank you!
please continue making more videos.... this will help many people thanks for this valuable video.
Great job explaining the spin. Nice looking rink. Looks very well maintained.
I love how you do your inner back spins
Great video on this spin, thank you.
I am able to learn this and I’m improving quickly... but I have run into a brick wall trying to learn my outer back spin!!! You are such a good teacher, and I trust that you could explain the outer back in a way that would help me. Is it possible to make a video tutorial on the outer back spin?
Thank you!!!!
Warmest regards,
Alex
Thank you for the breakdown. I think I had a similar thought process but instead I would focus on my left arm instead. But hearing you stress the importance of the left shoulder, makes me realize that I tend to use my arm to set my spin but as you said it's really the shoulder that centers and maintains the spin. I can't wait to put the theory to practice tonight! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks, I have made some great strides in the 6 months. I now can spin an left outer forward camel with ease and my right outer back camel is getting easier each week. It all comes back to balance/control in the upper body. I'm also going to be putting up a lot more posts on my website in the next few weeks. I have backlog of videos and stuff that I'll be processing soon.
@@thezenofrollerskating I just checked out your blog. Awesome stuff, keep up the great work. 👏🏾
Wow. You have a great sit spin! fast centered, low.
You're an incredible skater, I really want to skate as good as you
Back in the early 1980s I competed in Freestyle rollerskating. I made it to nationals in 1980. I used to do a very unique version of this spin. At that time I don't think anybody else was doing this particular spin in competition except me. I am getting older and would like to pass this technique on. It was an inside back spin with my behind touching the back of my boot while clasping both hands on my right foot jump bar , with the skate rocked over on the two inside wheels , and then touching my nose to my left knee spinning like a top. I nailed this in competition every time. Would you be interested in discussing this with me sometime ?
Isn't that a cannonball sit spin?
Nice spins!😊
Thanks, great advice, I can do a two foot spin but not one yet so will try to keep an eye on the shoulder balancing. Great video!!
That's a Hamill Camel!!!! I love it!!!!
I really love your explication. 🤗
Excellent explanation i keep in my mind the fact that i was wrong about my left shoulder
Excellent!! How many coaches I’ve paid to teach me on ice to do this and I learn more here!
Thanks for the pointers! Really helpful 👌
Do you know if it's possible to do a scratch spin (the one in ice figure skating) on roller skates?
inner back straight pretty much is a scratch spin, just the leg is different
If I were to replace two hard wheels on my roller skates to reduce friction and facilitate rotation and sliding on the inner backspin of the right foot rightward, which position should I replace the wheels in?
There are four wheels on the right foot, two on the front wheel and two on the rear wheel. The question is which two wheels should be replaced with stiffer wheels.
that was excellent thank you
Thank you!
I want to learn a scratch spin which is easier the inner back spins or the scratch spins
Very nice!
Love it
Very helpful! Glad I found this! What kind of skates do you skate in? And plates and wheels?
You’re awesome!!!!!!
thanks this was really helpful
Love this!! Thank you!
Look what I found. This is a pretty great explanation.
Just found your channel. Are you an adult roller skater? I was an adult ice skater. Now I am quad skating. Not a lot of quad FS skaters mostly dance. I hope you will make more vids.
Found the answer myself on your website. Starting at 17 is an adult skater for all intents and purposes.
@@claudianowakowski Yep I started late in the game but at the age of 44 I'm now skating better as an older adult then when I first started. I plan on making a course and updating a lot of my content in the coming year.
@@thezenofrollerskating Looking forward to seeing more from you. I miss the spins I used to do on ice. Most of what I do on quads is MITF. I also skate figures and loops. I did some quad FS when I was a kid (rec skating only).
I Am Wondering What Wheels Are You Specifically Using To Do Your Spins?
How did you learn? Did you take lessons?
So helpful!!
Glad you found this helpful! I plan to add more videos and update my website over the next few months so stay tuned for more great tips!
Great explanation, what wheels you using?
I have a mix of Rolline Mustangs and Leopards. On the left skate I have 2 Mustangs and the 2 Leopard are on the left, outer toe and right, inner heel. This makes it's easier to slide on the outer forward and inner back spins On the right skate I have 3 Mustangs and the Leopard is on the right, outer heel. This makes it easier to slide on the right outer back spins.
@@thezenofrollerskating Many thanks for your reply.... I'll keep practicing 🙏🏻 any tips to start me off in the right direction?
Are you in the Chesapeake Bay area?
No. I used to live in Newport News, VA but now live in California.
Was stationed and skated in Hampton, VA. Can't recall the name of the compition ring or the name of the award-winning/championship couch/owner of the ring. My time spent skating there remains valuable and will be remembered.
Thank you.
I believe you're referring to Nickie and I think his wife's name was Barbara at Plaza. I skated many competitions there. My home rink was Peninsula Family Skating Center.
@thezenofrollerskating Thank you, I currently reside in a geographic area where there are very few poor quality rinks with staff members who know nothing about skating or skating equipment, which makes perpetual artistic skating most discouraging for serious skaters. Your video tutorials are the next best thing to working with an outstanding will experienced and award winning skating couch in person. Please continue to shear invaluable and excellent assistance through your comprehensive online skating techniques.
Thank you
Are you still in the area??
I'm still around and still skating every week. I plan on making videos again soon and putting together an online course.