2 inline skating instructors discuss the pros & cons of the heel brake & other stopping techniques
from SkatefreshAsha on 22 Aug 2025
Learn to skate using the Skatefresh Method (no falls, no foot pain & no bad habits). https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/ FREE Beginner Starter Pack. Asha & Ivo from @Thisissoul talk about the Heel Brake for beginner rollerbladers and how this is the easiest way to stop on skates and should be where to start. They also discuss other stopping techniques (T-Stop, Soul Slide, Powerslide, Powerstop) and where these fall in the order of learning.Want to learn the Heel Brake Stop so it works every time, no exceptions, even on downhill slopes? Check out our “Stops & Slides” online trainings;https://skatefresh.com/stops-slides/Who is Asha Skatefresh? Founder of Skatefresh.com (since 2000) Skate Coach for BBC and Disney’s “Soy Luna” Teaching inlines and quads for 25 years Quads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally. Skating for 42 years Powerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011) 356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program)For lessons in the UK and Asha’s Touring Trips schedule, visit www.Skatefresh.com Follow Asha and Skatefresh on social media: Facebook: Skatefresh Asha Instagram: @skatefreshasha Asha wears @PowerslideInlineskates Evos & @endlessbladingAsha wears Skate-inspired T-shirts from the Skatefresh range for men & women https://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.com Leggings by @k.deer Helmet by @Thousand_helmets Video footage: @skaterstu_brightonskate