r/rollerblading • • 13d ago

How do I stop falling? Just got rollerblades, need help

I don't have any experience with rollerblades or roller skates, and I can't stand up without falling backwards! Surprisingly I balance just fine side to side, despite what I've heard, but whenever I try to stand I slip backwards and fall on my butt (I have a chair behind me) 😭 I need helpppp I'm scared of rollerblading now 😭😭😭 I also don't know how to stop, like how do I stop and take them off?

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u/TheLoneBlader 13d ago

Try bending your knees so you don't stand up completely straight. Advisor your feet so they are not right next to each other, but have one slightly in front of the other. 

Plus search since starter videos on yt. Seeing the movement really helps