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Advanced skaters sometimes prefer to use the T-stop as a quick way to slow down. However, excessive use of this means of stopping can prematurely wear out the inside edges and the profile of your wheels. If this isnÂ’t a major concern for you, by all means use the T-stop when itÂ’s to your advantage to do so. The T-stop is applied by forming a T-shape with your skates.
Applying the T-Stop
To prepare to make a T-stop:
- Stand in the ready position.
- Move into a staggered stance.
- Make three or four strides to pick up speed.
- Keep your right skate out in front and facing straight ahead.
- Lift your left skate about 3 inches off the pavement.
The skaterÂ’s left skate has cleared the pavement and is positioned correctly for the next step, which involves a quick movement of the left skate to the outside. The skater needs to keep the right skate pointing straight ahead. He or she is now balancing over top of his or her right skate. This provides the lateral stability he or she needs. The hands are out in front and the head is up.
To make the T-stop:
- Move your left skate about 1 foot back and out to your side. The left skate is now positioned properly for the next step which involves a quick, pivoting action.
- Pivot your left skate in the air until it make a 90-degree angle with the heel of your right skate.
- Place your left skate back on the surface about 6 to 12 inches straight behind you.
- At the same time as your back skate touches the surface, tilt the inside edges of your back skate so they make a 15-degree angle with the pavement.
- Drag all four wheels of your back skate to stop.
About this Inline Skating Technique
You have now formed a T-shape with your skates. The T-stop requires good balance and a proper posture throughout owing to the amount of weight and pressure you need to exert on the front skate. Notice the clearances that are specified in the above step. ItÂ’s important that you donÂ’t clip the back of your right skate when you pivot your left skate behind your right skate.
In addition, you could also use the T-stop with your left skate out front and your right skate behind you. However, this is more difficult and cumbersome since your brake may get in the way when you attempt to pivot and place your right skate down on the pavement.
Summing Up
Use the above maneuver when you need to stop in a hurry because of a crowded trail or an obstacle in your path. Until next time, have a great season of inline skating!
About the Author
Jim Safianuk is the writer and publisher of the three-part, inline skating series entitled Skating Lessons, as well as the two-part, maintenance series named Skate Maintenance. He is also the developer and owner of the Inline Skating Center, a site which serves as a hub for the adult, recreational, inline skating community. To visit their Skating Lessons site, click here: http://skatinglessons.inlineskatingcenter.com/
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Does a metal frame make a big difference on inline skates over plastic?
I have these http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3393564&CAWELAID=307222872 with some Bones Reds bearings, would these be better? http://sale.inlineskates.net/mens-inline-skates-recreational/c1000002521/rollerblade-astro-50-mens-inline-skates-p101544.html
Yes, metal frames are faster than plastic. They are stiffer, which allows more of your stride to be put to the ground.
Metal frames with multiple pieces that are riveted or screwed together are better than plastic but not as good as one piece (extruded) frames.
Astro 50 – aluminum (their site won’t show the photo to see which type it is)
Zetrablade 08 – plastic frame
Don’t bother too much with the bearings, the wheels are way more important. The ones that the companies put on are usually sluggish. I (and most of the rec/fitness skaters I know) use the 86a ZeroDrag racing wheels (www.rollerbob.com/A08.html). I just bought a set with spacers and bearings (with the Demon bearings) for my girlfriend who started skating a few months ago and has been complaining about being slower, even when coasting than the rest of us. I included a set of spacers so that she can swap in her old wheels on days when it might rain (does bad things to the bearings).
RollerBob has cheaper wheels at www.rollerbob.com/F08.html and will be very honest about speed and other differences. I have seen him talk people out of the more expensive parts after chatting with them at events. Disclaimer: I know Bob but do not have any business relationship with him other than that he is a sponsor for our local skate club (along with other vendors).
It is really better to get skates locally since the fit is REALLY important. You want the skates to fit snug all around your feet without crushing your toes. If your feet move around in the skate, you loose all the benefit of the stiffer frame.
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What importance does the number on the wheel of a roller blade have?
My dad and I both got new roller blades for Christmas. There is a number that is shown on the wheels of mine (it says 80), and when I spin my wheels, they continue spinning forever. His, on the other hand, stop spinning almost immediately and have a number of 70..something, I think. Which skates are made more for indoor inline skating, and which are for outdoor, leisure roller blading?
There should be two numbers on the wheels.
One is the diameter and will have mm (millimeters) after it.
The other is the hardness and will have an “A” after it. (Shore A harness scale).
The diameter is more important than the hardness. I recommend 80mm or larger wheels for general skating.
The most likely reason for one skates wheels spinning longer than the other is the lubricant in the bearings. Yours probably have oil in them and his have gel or grease in them. It takes a while for gel or grease to “break in” but they last longer before you need to relubricate the bearings.
ABEC numbers are basicaly advertising hype. They are basicaly meaningless for inline skates. Some of the best companies (Bones, ZeroDrag, TwinCam) best bearings have no ABEC rating. It is important on high speed machinery.
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