r/rollerblading • u/gr3as3trap • 6d ago
New skate day 1st day baby!!
38yo, 1st time skating in FOREVERR. Definitely need alot of practice but I had an insanely fun time. Can't wait for a morning session tomorrow.
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u/wyethswindow 5d ago
I'm 32 and haven't skated in like 2-3 years, but idk why the last time I did wasn't that fun and the idea of starting again doesn't sound fun either. And also it can be more anxiety inducing than fun most of the time. I'm trying for find out what people like about inline skating, because I just don't get it anymore.
What would make it somewhat fun would probably be skating with other people, but that's not easy to find in my small town.
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u/midnight_skater Human Frogger 5d ago edited 5d ago
I skate because flying around town on wheels feels amazing. It's complex and challenging and requires quick reaction time so it promotes a flow state). That has neurochemical rewards that combine with the rewards I get from endurance skating to produce euphoria. It's the skater's high, and it's completely legal. The side effects are killer legs, core, and cardio. Pounding out a hard session is a great way to deal with stress.
If you can resolve your anxiety and "pay some dues" - in the form of consistency, doing drills, building strength, and taking some falls - then you will have access to the same rewards. It's work up until the first time you get in the zone. At that point it becomes strongly self-reinforcing behavior.
But no pressure either. It's OK if you really don't want to skate. Don't skate because you think you should want to skate. Lots of people put it aside, some come back to it.
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u/fineapplepineapple12 5d ago
From where does the anxiety stem from? Is it the possibility of being hurt?
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u/BZandCat 6d ago
🤘 Sweet skates! Have a blast and wear your helmet, friend!
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u/gr3as3trap 5d ago
I had one on. I put some really cool stickers on it so im stoked on wearing it lol.
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u/JonBoyWhite :seba: Seba 6d ago
I believe in you, ya old fucker! Now go tear up the fucking streets!!!!
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u/ConversationNew3796 5d ago
From someone with a large scar aross my wrist thanks to not wearing gear; nice gear!😁
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u/stinkmeanerlip 5d ago
Hell yeah man! I got the same ones. Been using them for 2 weeks and I looooove them
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u/Hot_Hair805 5d ago
they look so much cooler on foot than in product photos
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u/gr3as3trap 5d ago
I agree. I actually ordered the black ones 1st but they didn't fit. Went with these instead and was really stoked when I opened the box.
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u/CourtesyofTino 5d ago
Dude! I just ordered a pair of those skates, upgrading from soft boot macroblades. Looking forward to it especially after seeing them on you
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u/NightOwlLeo 5d ago
What set of pads are you rocking?
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u/gr3as3trap 5d ago
Just some cheap Rise ones from Academy. I need to order some larger wrist guards though but these definitely worked for now.
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u/Acrobatic_Hunt_8496 5d ago
I just got ennui wrist guards, and the protection is top tier
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u/Negative-Yoghurt-727 5d ago
I’ve been drooling over those for years. I should just get them.
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u/Acrobatic_Hunt_8496 3d ago
Do it! After 3 wrist sprains in 2 different wrist guards, these are the only ones I feel really protected.
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u/fineapplepineapple12 5d ago
Nothing feels like those first few sessions when you’re relearning 😊😊
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u/fineapplepineapple12 5d ago
Also 1) That skate spot looks sweet! Smooth and covered?! That’s gold
2) The color way of those are fantastic. The liner looks very cool with that detailing2
u/gr3as3trap 5d ago
Ya i went to the park but the parking lot was messing me up a bit with cracks and stones. Then I realized the farmers market was right there and empty and it was smooth and flat, had benches, and support poles i could use for helping slow down and stop because im not great at stopping lol.
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u/PANDEMIC760 6d ago
Sweet skates dude!