Progress vid + first rockered setup!
I posted a vid a few weeks back of a trick combo I was learning. Here is a progression of that (plus a bit of flow). I don't fall anymore while doing this combo! 💪🏼
Also my first rockered setup/first new boots!
I went from:
- I think a fitness skate, size 40-41 (size I get for my shoes), flat frame, 4x76mm
To:
- hard boot, size 38-39 (size I learned I need for skates), natural rocker, 4x80mm
- hoping to get a 5x80 eventually but I do lots of crossover stuff so going to learn a bit more with 4 wheels first.
I love them!
What I'm noticing with the switch:
- wayyyy easier to do stuff on the outside edge, like 100x easier.
- takes less effort to do forward-backward transitions; I'm often over rotating/using more force than needed.
- manuals are much easier, esp toe - toe (you can hear my surprise in the video as I get into one easier than I'm used to!) Probably bc the boot's fit is more accurate.
- loss of balance on the heel/feeling like I'm going to fall backwards more often. I hope I'll get used to this with just a bit more practice.
- the amount of ankle support I have now is crazy comparatively. I put my old boots back on and was like "HA, this is actually f-ed up".