Last update: Friday, 18-Feb-2005 21:31:06
D I S C I P L I N E S
MARATHONS
This section can help you get started with training for inline marathons, as well as help you improve through visualization and other techniques.

FITNESS
We'll discuss skating from a fitness viewpoint, with emphasis on proper technique to maximize performance and benefit.

RECREATION
All the things beginners need to know, and advanced skaters take for granted.

SPEEDSKATING
Discussion of beginner speedskating topics, focusing on the transition to inline speedskates (long frame, minimalist boot).

SLALOM
Just a few things to go over BEFORE heading to slalomskater.com

NIGHTSKATES
Tips on making the transition from skating in the day to skating at night.

H O W   T O
MAINTENANCE
Most of what you'll need to keep your gear in prime condition, along with a few useful shortcuts worthy of HGTV.

TIPS
Little stuff picked up along the way these last many years... and I don't mean small rocks.

S K I L L S
FORWARD
Skills that make going forward easier.

BACKWARD
Secrets to getting comfortable going backwards and what to do once you're there.

STOPPING
Everything you wanted to know about how to stop; or at least control your speed. That is the important thing, after all.

TURNS
Turning at all speeds is covered, as well as incorporating speed control.

PRACTICE
Some drills to play with. Play is how you become one with your skates. 'Cause play leads to familiarity.

SCENARIOS
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.

D I S C U S S I O N
TOPIC
This is either link to message board, or postings on Usenet, or.... maybe even DELETED

 

Dance

Descriptions

Fitness

Descriptions

Freestyle

Descriptions

Hockey

Descriptions

Recreation

Descriptions

Slalom

Descriptions

Speedskating

Descriptions

Street

Descriptions

Vert

Descriptions


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