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Originally Posted by EXYZEE40
A thought -- if you will be just learning to rollerblade, you might want to consider 'practicing' in one of the parking areas for the stores, rec centers or schools when they are closed. Then, venture out into the 'real world'!
Good luck, enjoy yourself and be alert no matter what you are doing!
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Thanks for posting - the parking lot idea is the most reasonable and sensible solution. Learning to skate on the roadways or paths, while not quite the challenge, could be sorta like learning to jet ski in a crowded harbor. And neither the rollerblades nor the jet ski have brakes to speak of.
We used to sell 'blades and teach skating. We now ride bikes and trikes when in TV, as well as in the country surrounding on all the roads and all the paths - we decide based upon speed and distance.
The last thing we'd suggest is learning to skate on the paths. sparse Lots and low-traffic neighborhood streets are the best.
Experienced cyclists and rollerbladers have never been an issue on the paths, even the less wide ones back up in the previous region. Skaters cut a swath 2-3 times that of a bicycle. so they need more room - we suggest dressing brightly and being aware of where you are and who's coming and going.
Remember the wrist guards!!
Tailwinds!
L and L