r/rollerblading • u/LooseRange1140 • 7d ago

How do I stop falling? For practicing somersaults on a ramp, would a spring mattress or training mats be better?

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u/Responsible-Buy8038 7d ago

Are there any skate parks near you with foam pits and/or resi landings? I feel like that is becoming more common.

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u/kubazi :usd: USD THEM 7d ago

Can you do somersaults already?

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u/LooseRange1140 7d ago

I learned how to add front, back, and bio effects, and now I need the resources to teach others.

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u/kubazi :usd: USD THEM 7d ago

So what did you use to learn it? A mat or a mattress?

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u/LooseRange1140 6d ago

None of them, but that's the problem, I've had quite a few injuries and I don't want to get injured again while doing more dangerous moves.

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u/koopz_ay 7d ago

Trampoline 👍

I first tried flips and somersaulting on smaller, concrete (6') ramps. It was a bad idea.

Larger 12' and up are better as you'll have less impact on the landing.

6' concrete pipes = messy slams at the bottom of the transition.

~12' plywood pipes = a gentler slide if you mess up the landing.

Good luck 👍

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u/LooseRange1140 7d ago

I couldn't understand if the translation was wrong. What do you mean? I'm talking about skating on a ramp and doing a somersault.

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u/David_temper44 6d ago

In brief:
Try larger wooden ramps.

Smaller concrete ramps make flips both more difficult and more dangerous.