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On the Ice => Off-Ice Training for Skaters => Topic started by: Bill_S on April 27, 2020, 10:36:56 AM

Title: Adapting quickly to inlines
Post by: Bill_S on April 27, 2020, 10:36:56 AM

Experience apparently counts.

I watched two videos on YouTube where two experienced ice skaters, Lloyd Jones and Anastasia Olson, trying rockered inlines for the first time. They take to them like ducks to water after just a few minutes of practice.

While I have about 1,500 hours of inline skating experience on my PIC skates, I would never match what this pair can do in a very short time. It boggles the mind, and shows how quickly Olympic-level skaters can adapt.

Part one - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elWXvKBlkVs&t=37s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elWXvKBlkVs&t=37s)

Part two, made about a week later - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyVAQBgYqio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyVAQBgYqio)

Mind boggling! I suspect that being young might help too.

Title: Re: Adapting quickly to inlines
Post by: Loops on April 27, 2020, 02:51:57 PM

I winced each time he put that blade on concrete! I'm sure it's an old one, but just can't look at it closely enough!!

But to the main point. It is impressive what they can do. His spin attempt makes me feel better!! On my pics I also feel the wheels slip out from under me, so I'm comforted to hear them say it.

I wish there was a good parking lot within a Km of my house
 But our street was recently re-paved so has as good a surface as anything. Will have to get out there.

Title: Re: Adapting quickly to inlines
Post by: Query on May 02, 2020, 12:16:28 PM

I don't think we can all count on learning as quickly as competitive ice skaters. Just like good roller and inline skaters have a big advantage learning to ice skate.

Quote from: Loops on April 27, 2020, 02:51:57 PM

But our street was recently re-paved so has as good a surface as anything. Will have to get out there.

Sounds dangerous! Hope there isn't much traffic.