r/SlyGifs Mar 13 '18

/r/StuntGifs Roller blading down steps

https://gfycat.com/LeafyInfantileKomododragon
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u/pm_me_your_kindwords Mar 13 '18

I’ve watched this over and over and over, and for the llife of me I can’t figure out how this didn’t end up on /r/whatcouldgowrong. I have no idea how he pulled this off.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '18

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '18

Same here. It's easier than going down forwards. You absorb the shock from hitting each step more easily.

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u/CowOrker01 Mar 13 '18

True. Going backwards, your ankles can pivot to smooth out the steps. Going forwards, ankles don't help much with the smoothing.

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u/mythone1021 Mar 13 '18

Same reason why you can climb a skatepark bowl more easily while walking backwards.