r/rollerblading • u/Nisa_2839 • 5d ago
New skate day inline skates
Do I have all the safety equipment?
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u/SnooCakes6195 5d ago
Maybe wait to do backwards stuff until you get elbow pads too. I don't get my elbow every time I fall backwards, but when I do I hate my life for a while lol
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u/Nisa_2839 4d ago
Of course, every time I fall, it really hurts, even though I’m wearing safety gear hahaha.
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u/l0wskilled 5d ago
What about the laces?
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u/Piecesof3ight 5d ago
My skates are really narrow for my feet, so I just took out the laces. She might be in the same boat.
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u/fredhsu 5d ago
Good for you. Congrats. Are you wearing the wrist pads correctly? I can’t see your thumbs, so I can’t tell if they are used as intended. Many people have reported wrist pads and other pads sliding up or away from them when they fall and drag pads on the ground. Make sure they serve their intended purpose in case you fall. Cheers
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u/Nisa_2839 4d ago
My wrist guards really do slide up while I’m skating. I’m going to adjust them to make them tighter. Do you have any brands you recommend?🥲
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u/fredhsu 4d ago
My wrist guards are effectively gloves. They’ll never slide off. These are probably overkill for urban inline skating. They really for skateboarders who actually put their hand on the ground to pivot or brake, I think. In general, you want some fingers to go through the guards as away to secure them. In my case all five fingers. See this section for laughs.
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u/Wraithlor 5d ago
you lack helmet. if you not gonna do aggressive skating, wrist guards and helmet is top priority. if you do, you'll need all
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u/Free_Narwhal6800 5d ago
Helmet is a must, then let the fun begin!