from How To Inline Skate on 6 Jun 2017
Q&A – http://how2inline.comPlaylist – Beginner’s Guide to Inline Skatinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZsqtjON0RI&list=PLYy1V52-ztnrwJeKMoGq-lcAICgcPVqZZHow to skate in the city, on the pavements and around pedestrians!#1 Pass Pedestrians SlowlyThe number one rule is; take it slow. Pass pedestrians at walking speed.Especially animals and children are unpredictable,so take it slow, be considerate and be ready to stop or jump onto the grass.#2 Heel Break SignalIt’s a good idea to let people know you’re coming.Unless you’re comfortable with whisteling or shouting,I suggest the heel brake.On some skates it’s very loud, on other skates, for whatever reason, it’s almost silent.If that’s the case you can use a drag stop. Same thing.Just make it .. not too loud .. don’t scare people.Oh yea, if neither of these options are for you .. then you can always use a finger bell.#3 Car DoorsIf you pass parked cars, keep a distance just in case someone opens a door.Especially if you come from behind that is.#4 BlindspotsBlindspots are plentiful in the city landscape.I always slow down to walking speed and keep some distance to the corner edge.#5 ColorsBright colors like orange, yellow, red, make you more visibleIt’s good not only for safety, but it also makes it more likely that zombies engulfed in their phones etc will notice you coming#6 SlopesSlopes are maybe the most technically challenging thing.Stopping is so much more difficult, if can you stop at all that is.So think ahead. Are there are blindspots? How about pedestrians? Children? Animals? Not to mention cars! Bikes! Other skaters and so on.So you see, right here, not much to worry about except one pedestrian.I’ll pass on my left side, so I signal with my arm, and everything is fine.Also notice the lawn. I can jump onto the grass in the worst case. #6 CurbsHow to roll curbs is another essential topic.I made a video about this some time ago, so instead of talking about this today, I’ll put the on the old video instead.