Inline skating

Jawgap

Anyone know where a forty-something Dad and his two kids could learn to skate or know of anyone who provides lessons.

Being honest - it's for me more than the kids - I did a little bit a few years ago and would love to do some more.

Thanks

JG

jkl

Jawgap wrote: »

Anyone know where a forty-something Dad and his two kids could learn to skate or know of anyone who provides lessons.

Being honest - it's for me more than the kids - I did a little bit a few years ago and would love to do some more.

Thanks

JG

I saw this on Dublin.ie, might be of use to you:
(post is a year old though)

Hello,

My name is Julien, I am 24 and have now been roller skating (inline skates) for the past six years and for the past year and a half in Dublin.

If you are interested in taking roller skating lessons don't hesitate to contact me!

The lessons are an hour and twenty minutes long. I can give basis (fitness), slalom or freeskate lessons. The price depends on the number of people coming to a session:

1 person: 30 euros
2 people: 20 euros each
3 people: 15 euros each
4 people: 12 euros each
5+ people: 10 euros each

Of course it will also depend on the weather, this is why I ask you to think about different times of the week for the lesson. I am free everyday of the week!

You will NEED your own protections and roller skates.

More info on: www.rideandroll.blogspot.com

Hope to hear from you soon!

Cheers!

Julien

Morf3h

buy some skates off ebay and head down to the pier in Dun Laoghaire if you're in Dublin, or find a nice empty piece of repaved road or path..

Jawgap

bedlam wrote: »

That drop off the pier is certainly an incentive to learn quickly. Perhaps something along the lines of Phoenix Park or Dollymount Strand would be a better place to practice assuming the OP is in Dublin

There was a thread last year that had details of free training in the Phoenix park on Sunday, not sure if it is still happening.

I've done the carpark thing and I can go on them - stopping is the problem.

Heading to Dun Laoghaire and dropping off the pier might be a good way to introduce a new sport!!!

Thanks for the link.

Kalarl

Hello,
i am in the same position, i did inline skating a few years ago and would really like to get back into it. does anyone know of any club or group of people in Donegal that meets a few times a week to skate?

simdan

Lol, I'm glad there are a few people looking to skate again.. I've just purchased a new pair online, awaiting delivery sometime this week.

Wondered how people are getting on?

There seems to be little online about skating in Ireland & I haven't seen any adults skating in my area(Drogheda) for several years.

I don't care about looking stupid, being old and on rollerblades, but would prefer if one or two people were around..

Are there any places which people could recommend around the Dublin/Louth/Meath area?

Also, big question, are you actually allowed to skate in Phoenix park?

Cheers in advance for any advice!

Dan

kerry4sam

I've my Inline Skates ready here for the day I feel ready enough to make a fool of myself. Haven't used inline-skates in years though. Tried them on days back and didn't think that 1-brake would do anything for how awkward I knew I looked on them messing around outside the house

Maybe someday soon I'll brave it down here and head to the NationalPark. Actually thinking of wearing a backpack with runners inside in event I need to change. Seem to be slopes heading into/out of the Park Entrances.

The footpaths are narrow alright in the PhoenixPark. Same in my local National Park. With walkers, joggers, runners, tourists cycling, buggies, dogs on& off-leashes,
& me on my new Inline Skates, I don't know man.

Maybe brave it early in the mornings when it'll be quite?
kerry4sam

simdan

kerry4sam wrote:

The footpaths are narrow alright in the PhoenixPark. Same in my local National Park. With walkers, joggers, runners, tourists cycling, buggies, dogs on& off-leashes, & me on my new Inline Skates, I don't know man.

Hmmmm that's what I was thinking too! oh well I used to skate a lot and I've taken the plunge and bought a new pair so I think I should try in the Phoenix park!

Good luck my friend! Hopefully we will get some more people showing interest.. I will let ya know how I get on once they arrive!

simdan

Looks like it could be sunny tomorrow.. Will take the plunge and head to Phoenix park for a skate..

Hopefully will see others out!

simdan

Took the puppy for the first spin skating in Phoenix Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBIEoViBTGU

Had to edit the music.. copyright claim

kerry4sam

simdan wrote: »

Took the puppy for the first spin skating in Phoenix Park https://youtu.be/WfbyA4Q9Reg

She took you for a walkie skate you mean

Class video!
Thanks,
kerry4sam

simdan

kerry4sam wrote:

She took you for a walkie skate you mean

Maybe a little bit lol! Great fun

simdan

Just got these on a deal from sports direct ðŸ˜႒ Phoenix park on the weekend if the weather permits! 110mm wheels should be fast. The doggies might come too!

bilbot79

Did you guys go skating then? I started in summer 2016. Got as far as a mediocre t stop and able to cross over (on one side only). I don't think this business really begins until you can hockey stop. Hopefully this summer... Phoenix Park paths are thin but decent.

Pag838614

Anyone still follow this thread?
Just bought outdoor skates and thinking of using corkagh park cycle track for fitness training/weight loss/Just good craic!
Haven't skated in 3 years.
Anyone interested in joining me?
Feel less stupid with more people 😂😂

Guy Sajer

Pag838614 wrote: »

Anyone still follow this thread?
Just bought outdoor skates and thinking of using corkagh park cycle track for fitness training/weight loss/Just good craic!
Haven't skated in 3 years.
Anyone interested in joining me?
Feel less stupid with more people 😂😂

Thats the park as you head West outwards from Dublin? I'm moving to Dublin soon with my inline skates. Just a beginner though.
There's a Dublin Inline Skating group on fb if you're interested.

Pag838614

Yes that park.
Haven't yet uses it yet but cycle track is 1.3km long and tarmac meant to be near perfect. Great for outdoor skating.
When are you moving up here?

Guy Sajer

Pag838614 wrote: »

Yes that park.
Haven't yet uses it yet but cycle track is 1.3km long and tarmac meant to be near perfect. Great for outdoor skating.
When are you moving up here?

I'm moving in two weeks time. Went to phoenix park a few times, but just up and down the cycle track and the main road through.

I'm coming from the UK, didn't do any inline here, just a bit on ice. What's your level?

Pag838614

Guy Sajer wrote: »

I'm moving in two weeks time. Went to phoenix park a few times, but just up and down the cycle track and the main road through.

I'm coming from the UK, didn't do any inline here, just a bit on ice. What's your level?

I private messaged you

wsobiesiak

To Pag838614 and Guy Sajer, are you still skate in phoenix park and corkagh park?
I rollerblade few months and would be interesting in joining if you are. I try a bit of everything (except of aggressive) and definitely like fitness skating.

Pag838614

wsobiesiak wrote: »

To Pag838614 and Guy Sajer, are you still skate in phoenix park and corkagh park?
I rollerblade few months and would be interesting in joining if you are. I try a bit of everything (except of aggressive) and definitely like fitness skating.

Corkagh park but weather is terrible lately and hard skate wheels are slippery in the wet!
I am away for a week now but will message when I return and we can meet up

johny33

InlineSkatingClubIreland on facebook

Pag838614

johny33 wrote: »

InlineSkatingClubIreland on facebook

More dance lesson focused from what I see and beginner skates. Very few park skates

wsobiesiak

Pag838614 wrote: »

Corkagh park but weather is terrible lately and hard skate wheels are slippery in the wet!
I am away for a week now but will message when I return and we can meet up

Ok np... let me know when you can.
Regarding wet weather, your wheels loose grip and of course you can damage a bit your bearings (unless you have ceramic)

Do you skate Imperial 125?

Johro

Pag838614 wrote: »

More dance lesson focused from what I see and beginner skates. Very few park skates

I think they do a regular Friday night skate that takes in parks, the pier etc.
I'd love to join them myself but I'm in Co. Wexford and don't fancy the drive up.
Seems there's zero skaters round here other than myself. Shame, it's huge fun and great for fitness. I like to skate fast, urban areas, anywhere really. I follow Bill Stoppard on Youtube (PintoPonyProductions), very much his style.
Rolling in Seba FR1 80's, but may try a three wheel setup soon.

wsobiesiak

Johro wrote: »

I think they do a regular Friday night skate that takes in parks, the pier etc.
I'd love to join them myself but I'm in Co. Wexford and don't fancy the drive up.
Seems there's zero skaters round here other than myself. Shame, it's huge fun and great for fitness. I like to skate fast, urban areas, anywhere really. I follow Bill Stoppard on Youtube (PintoPonyProductions), very much his style.
Rolling in Seba FR1 80's, but may try a three wheel setup soon.

hi ... indeed not many skaters...
Regarding Bill i follow him as well. he is doing RED in July. There his friend from Shop Task. he is very good as well. i recommend Skatefreshasha and Ricardo Lino
Regarding tri skates they can be fun. i have 2 pairs. 125 powerslide imperials... they can be very fast and amazing on ****ty paths, then 110 kaze. it something between 80mm wheels and 125mm. much control and bigger speed.
for practising new things i use powerslide metropolis pro.
Try triskate real fun

Johro

wsobiesiak wrote: »

hi ... indeed not many skaters...
Regarding Bill i follow him as well. he is doing RED in July. There his friend from Shop Task. he is very good as well. i recommend Skatefreshasha and Ricardo Lino
Regarding tri skates they can be fun. i have 2 pairs. 125 powerslide imperials... they can be very fast and amazing on ****ty paths, then 110 kaze. it something between 80mm wheels and 125mm. much control and bigger speed.
for practising new things i use powerslide metropolis pro.
Try triskate real fun

Haha you just mentioned everyone I'm subscribed to on youtube right now, was just watching Ricardo Lino's take on tri-skates, and I've been following RED July faithfully. I'm also subscribed to SkatefreshAsha (email also) and I love Shoptask.
I'm not sure about my tri-skate options yet..
Like, I have both the 2015 and 2016 version of the Seba FR1 80's, I'd like a three wheel setup, was gonna buy the Seba three wheel frame and then some wheels, but damn, just the Seba frame itself is more expensive than the Powerslide Megacruiser frame including wheels... I'm thinking the Seba frame is likely a stronger, stiffer, superior frame but do I really need it or is the Megacruiser frame good enough? Or should I just consider a tri-skate rather than switch frames? Something with the trinity frame looks like it may be the best setup..

wsobiesiak

Johro wrote: »

Haha you just mentioned everyone I'm subscribed to on youtube right now, was just watching Ricardo Lino's take on tri-skates, and I've been following RED July faithfully. I'm also subscribed to SkatefreshAsha (email also) and I love Shoptask.
I'm not sure about my tri-skate options yet..
Like, I have both the 2015 and 2016 version of the Seba FR1 80's, I'd like a three wheel setup, was gonna buy the Seba three wheel frame and then some wheels, but damn, just the Seba frame itself is more expensive than the Powerslide Megacruiser frame including wheels... I'm thinking the Seba frame is likely a stronger, stiffer, superior frame but do I really need it or is the Megacruiser frame good enough? Or should I just consider a tri-skate rather than switch frames? Something with the trinity frame looks like it may be the best setup..

I like trinity on my KAZE maybe that is direction ... but there is something wrong with size with KAZE. I got 45 and they are to small (my size is 45 on all other pairs of skates I have) and now they are resting under my stairs hahaha. So had to invest in another pair 46 and they are perfect. I think that can be the same with other models with the same technology from powerslide like TAU. But trinity is very stable and if you go for 110 it is like 90mm for standard frame with the same length.
Megacruiser has simple stock frame and if you jump a lot ... is not for you . For faster skating and fitness i think is good enough. Gives me a lot of pleasure

Johro

wsobiesiak wrote: »

I like trinity on my KAZE maybe that is direction ... but there is something wrong with size with KAZE. I got 45 and they are to small (my size is 45 on all other pairs of skates I have) and now they are resting under my stairs hahaha. So had to invest in another pair 46 and they are perfect. I think that can be the same with other models with the same technology from powerslide like TAU. But trinity is very stable and if you go for 110 it is like 90mm for standard frame with the same length.
Megacruiser has simple stock frame and if you jump a lot ... is not for you . For faster skating and fitness i think is good enough. Gives me a lot of pleasure

Yeah I think the megacruiser frame may not be strong enough.. I do like the trinity frame, and the Kaze looks like a really good skate, but I think I might just get a Seba three wheel frame for the FR1's. They fit me really well and feel responsive, I'll probably go with the 110mm wheels coz I'm not tall, 125mm seems a bit too much for me. Maybe sometime I will buy the Kaze, but I spent quite a bit of money on skate related stuff lately, I'd have to get it past the girlfriend haha. On the other hand, buying the Seba tri frame and wheels is almost the price of a new set of skates. Not quite the Kaze, but close enough. I might wait til September, it'll be my birthday

Johro

I see the Powerslide Kaze at €327 at locoskates.com, not sure about the colour of the frame :eek:, I'd prefer it in all black. That frame makes a lot of sense though, Bill Stoppard skates the Reign Hockey skate with Trinity frame, but they don't sell that range here, and the Swell is a fitness boot really, not freestyle.
Yeah I'll just wait a while and then most likely buy the Kaze or a similar boot with trinity mount.

wsobiesiak

Johro wrote: »

Yeah I think the megacruiser frame may not be strong enough.. I do like the trinity frame, and the Kaze looks like a really good skate, but I think I might just get a Seba three wheel frame for the FR1's. They fit me really well and feel responsive, I'll probably go with the 110mm wheels coz I'm not tall, 125mm seems a bit too much for me. Maybe sometime I will buy the Kaze, but I spent quite a bit of money on skate related stuff lately, I'd have to get it past the girlfriend haha. On the other hand, buying the Seba tri frame and wheels is almost the price of a new set of skates. Not quite the Kaze, but close enough. I might wait til September, it'll be my birthday

do not have to tell me, if my wife knew how much i spent on my skates ... hmmmm ... I would not be writing here right now .
Only one question as you city skater for 80mm wheels ... What wheels you use and think are worth recommending?

Johro

wsobiesiak wrote: »

do not have to tell me, if my wife knew how much i spent on my skates ... hmmmm ... I would not be writing here right now .
Only one question as you city skater for 80mm wheels ... What wheels you use and think are worth recommending?

To be honest the wheels that came on the Seba's are still doing pretty good, Street Invaders, 84A, but locoskates.com do a range of wheels that seem hugely popular with skaters, best selling wheels called Go Project wheels, check them out on the locoskates website, solid core wheels, supposed to be really hard wearing and last for ages. They're gonna be my next choice.
Edit: actually the Hyper Concrete +G seems to be top right now.
From the website: "This is our most popular wheel at Locoskates and for good reason. The Hyper Concrete +G wheels are so durable that many riders have ridden them to the core without the urethane falling off. The Hyper Concrete wheels are a favourite with slalom, freestyle and powerblading skaters for their long lasting durability, grip and speed. The Hyper Concretes (as their name suggests) are recommend for outdoor use although they can be used indoors with satisfactory results."

wsobiesiak

Johro wrote: »

To be honest the wheels that came on the Seba's are still doing pretty good, Street Invaders, 84A, but locoskates.com do a range of wheels that seem hugely popular with skaters, best selling wheels called Go Project wheels, check them out on the locoskates website, solid core wheels, supposed to be really hard wearing and last for ages. They're gonna be my next choice.
Edit: actually the Hyper Concrete +G seems to be top right now.
From the website: "This is our most popular wheel at Locoskates and for good reason. The Hyper Concrete +G wheels are so durable that many riders have ridden them to the core without the urethane falling off. The Hyper Concrete wheels are a favourite with slalom, freestyle and powerblading skaters for their long lasting durability, grip and speed. The Hyper Concretes (as their name suggests) are recommend for outdoor use although they can be used indoors with satisfactory results."

they look very nice... that is probably my next choice for 80mm. I have presently undercover wheels on my Kaze 88a... and have to say i am impressed with them ... but would be good to check something else as they are pretty expensive ;-)
Seba concrete and go project look promising... so its time to start saving money

Johro

Just started a channel on YouTube, 'Johro's Inline Skater Channel' (original, I know..), check it out and drop a like, maybe even subscribe. I'm new at the youtube thing, it's a learning curve.

wsobiesiak

Johro wrote: »

Just started a channel on YouTube, 'Johro's Inline Skater Channel' (original, I know..), check it out and drop a like, maybe even subscribe. I'm new at the youtube thing, it's a learning curve.

good start ... and looks niece... akready subscribed
you have very nice surfice

wsobiesiak

Hi Johro,

Saw your youtube video about sliding. To be hones good job. Trying to master that as well but a bit stuck. Subconsciously try to turn instead of stop/slide. You started getting pretty nice in sliding phase (the second slide ). Let me know when you have some tips/advises
I tried another video from ShopTask https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhIjNeXbYzA&t=175s

Johro

wsobiesiak wrote: »

Hi Johro,

Saw your youtube video about sliding. To be hones good job. Trying to master that as well but a bit stuck. Subconsciously try to turn instead of stop/slide. You started getting pretty nice in sliding phase (the second slide ). Let me know when you have some tips/advises
I tried another video from ShopTask https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhIjNeXbYzA&t=175s

Heya, checked out the video, thanks. I think I gotta remember transferring weight onto the back wheels to start the slide, also slalom into the slide seems to help get your edges right

Johro

wsobiesiak wrote: »

I like trinity on my KAZE maybe that is direction ... but there is something wrong with size with KAZE. I got 45 and they are to small (my size is 45 on all other pairs of skates I have) and now they are resting under my stairs hahaha. So had to invest in another pair 46 and they are perfect. I think that can be the same with other models with the same technology from powerslide like TAU. But trinity is very stable and if you go for 110 it is like 90mm for standard frame with the same length.
Megacruiser has simple stock frame and if you jump a lot ... is not for you . For faster skating and fitness i think is good enough. Gives me a lot of pleasure

hey, I've been checking out both the Seba and the Kaze, came across this review of the Kaze skate, it mentions the buckle issue that you had also
http://www.online-skating.com/articles-4082-testing-powerslide-s-kaze-freeride-skates.html
I'm thinking I'll probably go with the Seba FR1 310, I know the boot will fit perfectly because I already have the 2016 FR1 80 boot which is the same boot with 4x80mm wheels. I could just buy the frame and wheels separately, but that is almost the price of the 310 skate anyway.
I like the Kaze, but I would really be buying it for the Trinity frame, the soft boot doesn't have the support a Seba skate does, you would really need to pair that frame with a harder boot like the Powerslide Tau to get the best out of it, and I don't have that kind of money to spend.

Viva La Gloria

Reviving this thread again...

I just bought a pair of rollerblades, they should be arriving on Monday. I'm SO excited, I used to love skating when I was younger and was pretty good. I've been wanting to lose weight and just become fitter so I've taken the plunge and bought my first pair as an adult. I'm based in north Wicklow and there are definitely no other rollerbladers around here! Even the boyfriend is dubious of it: 'You're not 11, and you're not American' were his exact words! :P

I'm thinking of skating along Charlesland and Eden Gate for anyone who might know the Greystones area, there's a 2km long cycle lane on (for the most part) a flat surface, as well as another 2km track the opposite direction...though that one has a hill!

I'm so glad I found this thread, and that there are a good few other people out there who love to skate!

bilbot79

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

Reviving this thread again...

I just bought a pair of rollerblades, they should be arriving on Monday. I'm SO excited, I used to love skating when I was younger and was pretty good. I've been wanting to lose weight and just become fitter so I've taken the plunge and bought my first pair as an adult. I'm based in north Wicklow and there are definitely no other rollerbladers around here! Even the boyfriend is dubious of it: 'You're not 11, and you're not American' were his exact words! :P

I'm thinking of skating along Charlesland and Eden Gate for anyone who might know the Greystones area, there's a 2km long cycle lane on (for the most part) a flat surface, as well as another 2km track the opposite direction...though that one has a hill!

I'm so glad I found this thread, and that there are a good few other people out there who love to skate!

Coincidence, I have a pair and will be moving to Greystones in the next few months so hoping to find somewhere to practice.

Viva La Gloria

bilbot79 wrote: »

Coincidence, I have a pair and will be moving to Greystones in the next few months so hoping to find somewhere to practice.

Ah that's great, I won't be the only one so! ðŸ˜

Definitely check out Charlesland and Eden Gate, particularly the Farrankelly road heading towards the N11.

necronius

Pag838614 wrote: »

Anyone still follow this thread?
Just bought outdoor skates and thinking of using corkagh park cycle track for fitness training/weight loss/Just good craic!
Haven't skated in 3 years.
Anyone interested in joining me?
Feel less stupid with more people ����

I know I'm late to the party but I'm a beginner skater and would definitely appreciate some company with learning how to skate and Corkagh park is on my door step too.

I know that we are in the midst of Covid but once it all dies down let me know if you'd be interested in meeting up and going skating.

unhappyBB

necronius wrote: »

I know I'm late to the party but I'm a beginner skater and would definitely appreciate some company with learning how to skate and Corkagh park is on my door step too.

I know that we are in the midst of Covid but once it all dies down let me know if you'd be interested in meeting up and going skating.

How did ye get on in Corkagh park?
I'm older, unfit, and planning on going skiing at the end on the year. I was told roller blading was a good way to get ready for this so I'm planning on getting a pair of skates soon and hitting the cycle track. Is the surface suitable for a beginner? (i.e. not too slippery, don't think I could handle accidentally doing the splits :pac:)

necronius

unhappyBB wrote: »

How did ye get on in Corkagh park?
I'm older, unfit, and planning on going skiing at the end on the year. I was told roller blading was a good way to get ready for this so I'm planning on getting a pair of skates soon and hitting the cycle track. Is the surface suitable for a beginner? (i.e. not too slippery, don't think I could handle accidentally doing the splits :pac:)

What's the craic?

I haven't tried yet. I've to pull out the finger. The surface is definitely suitable for a beginner. The first stretch is completely flat and goes on for a good bit. Just watch out though, after the first bend there is a decline that might be a bit dangerous as a beginner.

tedpan

I got some skates last year and have been going around the estate for the past week or so. There are lots of kids around and I'm getting old so took a bit of effort to get off my butt and go out! Well worth it but quickly realised I don't have the stamina I had in the early 90s! Give me a shout if you have any questions or tips