from SkatefreshAsha on 26 Nov 2023
This question from Barry Reynolds is possibly the most important issue facing inline skaters; how to control speed and come to a complete stop on downhill slopes. It’s not an easy thing to do and demands that you have at least 1 good, fluent stopping method on the flat (that already stops you from your highest speeds). Only then are you ready for slopes training practice.The Powerslide is by far the most effective stopping method (other than the Heel Brake of course) for slopes as it allows for accurate stopping and will not strain your muscles as the T-stop would. The Powerslide is achievable if learned correctly (even from a forwards transition entry), but it will take several months of conscious practice to build up the speed of entry so it’s useful in real life situations.Slopes should be avoided until you absolutely know that your methods are trustable, otherwise you are taking serious risks. Many falls and accidents happen when skaters cannot stop on slopes, so be mindful of your skill level and stay on flat surfaces while working on learning and improving your stopping methods. Nothing is more important than this as a skater.The Skatefresh Method shows you how to build all the foundation skills you need to accomplish each skill in turn, ideally BEFORE you then attempt the skill (and possibly fail). What if you learned new skills in this progressive way? You’d suffer less frustration and achieve noticeable improvements every time you skate. This makes the whole experience much more fun, safe (fewer fails & falls) and effective.Do you learn new skills by just trying to do them over and over?How’s that working out for you? Let me know in the comments.Check out the full Powerslide lesson from the Stops & Slides series here;https://skatefresh.com/stops-slides/Who is Asha Skatefresh? Founder of Skatefresh.com (since 2000) Skate Coach for BBC and Disney’s “Soy Luna” Powerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011) Quads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally. Skating for 40 years Teaching inlines and quads for 23 years 356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program) Are you desperate to get better at skating? Let Asha help you for FREE. Get Instant, FREE access to several Video Course lessons.Just choose course theme, level and skate type (inlines or quads).Click “Free Trial” next to the Trailer Video on each page for FREE access.BEGINNER INLINE – FREE VIDEO TRAININGS Are you a compete beginner and apprehensive about getting hurt? Want to start skating safely without falling? Prefer to follow a step-by-step program rather than YouTube snippets? Avoid injury and embarrassment by learning to skate with a professional instructor following proven methods. Grab your Free Beginner Level In-Depth Tutorials Today. 1. Static Preparations + Basic Movement https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… 2. Basic Stride https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… INTERMEDIATE INLINE – FREE VIDEO TRAININGS Have you hit a wall in your learning? The harder stuff doesn’t come so easily anymore. Expand your repertoire of skills with new stops, turns and more speed. Grab your Free Intermediate Level In-Depth Tutorials Today. 3. Lunge Turn https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… 4. Fitness Stride https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… ADVANCED INLINE – FREE VIDEO TRAININGS Want to make people stop and stare? Grab your Free ADVANCED Level In-Depth Tutorials Today. 5. Barrel Roll https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… 6. Double Push Speed Skating Technique https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… BEGINNER QUADS – FREE VIDEO TRAININGS Are you a compete beginner and apprehensive about getting hurt? Want to start skating safely without falling? Prefer to follow a step-by-step, easy to follow program? Grab your Free Beginner Level In-Depth Tutorials Today.7. Static Preparations + Basic Movement (Quads) https://skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-ro… INTERMEDIATE QUADS – FREE VIDEO TRAINING Have you hit a wall in your progress? Having trouble stopping? Every Quaddie needs a T-stop that works! 8. T-Stop https://skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-ro… YOGA FOR SKATERS Getting aches and pains during or after skating? Maybe you need to be adding some stretching to your skate practice. Grab your FREE 7min pre-post skate stretch video class here; 9. https://skatefresh.com/yoga-for-skaters/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 Powerslide Evos with @nnskates 4x90mm Ninja frameAsha wears Skate-inspired clothing from the Skatefresh range for men & women https://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.comVideo footage @babylonstuee