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Last update:
Friday, 18-Feb-2005 21:31:06
This section can help you get started with training for inline marathons,
as well as help you improve through visualization and other techniques.
We'll discuss skating from a fitness viewpoint, with emphasis on proper technique to maximize performance and benefit.
All the things beginners need to know, and advanced skaters take for granted.
Discussion of beginner speedskating topics, focusing on the transition to
inline speedskates (long frame, minimalist boot).
Just a few things to go over BEFORE heading to slalomskater.com
Tips on making the transition from skating in the day to skating at night.
Most of what you'll need to keep your gear in prime condition, along with
a few useful shortcuts worthy of HGTV.
Little stuff picked up along the way these last many years...
and I don't mean small rocks.
Skills that make going forward easier.
Secrets to getting comfortable going backwards and what to do once you're there.
Everything you wanted to know about how to stop;
or at least control your speed. That is the important thing, after all.
Turning at all speeds is covered, as well as incorporating speed control.
Some drills to play with. Play is how you become one with your skates.
'Cause play leads to familiarity.
We set up some common scenarios and explain how to deal with them.
There's more than one way to skin a cat bomb a hill.
This is either link to message board, or postings on Usenet, or.... maybe even DELETED
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Other Resources
Please also review the IISA, in coordination with mysportsguru.com, inline lesson offerings.
They cover forward motion, powerslide, ...
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Bearing Cleaning Tutorial
February 22, 2005
This tutorial covers a traditional method of cleaning and lubing (with grease) bearings,
including removing the bearings from the wheels, for skate frames using 1 piece (8mm; speed and hockey) axles.
Also includes video of removal of c-clips, both successful and unsuccessful attempts.
[Tutorial]
Inline Marathons
July 16, 2003
We'll start with training for inline marathons.
That's all the content that'll be here for now...
And so it begins
July 14, 2003
The intent of this site is to introduce concepts beyond the scope of typical skate instruction
and is intended for people who do not have access to broad or advanced skating communities, where they would
be able to witness firsthand advanced techniques.
There is no replacement for a firsthand experience with an instructor.
This site is intended to enhance that experience.
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