I am an idiot and am going to kill myself!

Skating is awesome! I used to have quads and blades and go out almost daily on them. Skateboarding never worked for me, but crouching down and shooting down the high street and weavin through people in town on skates was brilliant fun. Good times

So let me get this right Jayne, you're a rev who rides motor and mountain bikes and you're worried about a little pair of shoes with wheels on being responsible for your departure from this world? Cripes

Get on with it lass, it's great fun! I've only ever been rollerblading twice when I was a tad younger, took me half an hour to get used to it both times then after that I was flying about. Get some knee and elbow armour, oh and a helmet and get blading! Hehe.

[NTECUK]

Would have posted My other half on Blades but she delleted to file before i could send it of to ITV.
Shes good on skates?
Me,I Dont go anywere near such dangerous things.Rather swim with Sharks

So here are a couple phot's of me on my wheels

I must be Mad lol.
Ste.

Colour coded to your leathers, brilliant!

[Jayneflakes]

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

So let me get this right Jayne, you're a rev who rides motor and mountain bikes and you're worried about a little pair of shoes with wheels on being responsible for your departure from this world? Cripes

That pretty much sums it up, Managed to get a go in them today, just in the hallway and found it easier than walking on Crampons, but only just!

Originally Posted by slark01

So here are a couple phot's of me on my wheels

I must be Mad lol.
Ste.

You look about a million percent awesome!

I am jealous!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-NPA7Z4tz4

learn this is a good combo. start basic though.

barrel roll, etc

[Jayneflakes]

I think that my wifey hates me... Can you hear the giggling from there?

I was really proud of myself too given that this was the first time I have tried to skate in them. Do note the Motorbike clothing and armour. It still hurt... I need to learn how to brake!

You clearly have good balance if you've never done it before. My friend literally can't even stand up with them on...

[Sir Trev]

Daughter dearest started going to the Friday night sessions at the local sports centre. Lady Poppy and I took it in turns to stand bored at the side for two hours until we noticed other parents having a go. I now have quad skates (old school - yay) and the girls both have blades. Interestingly all of the stewards (who help people stand up again basically) all have quads so I think I made the right choice...

Great way to keep fit. And once the munchkin got a bit older we started going to the later "teenager" sessions - much faster and not so many kamikazee 5 year olds who don't look before crossing your path. As with all things now she is almost 15 skating is not very cool any more so we've not been for ages. Boo! Was not fast and could never master going backwards, but enjoyed it a lot.

Personally I always wore wrist protectors. Not wanting a sprain or fracture in that area I put up with the odd looks. Considered the bike kit but daughter forebade it - something about us being embarassing enough already, as wo wobbled about like mobile chicanes...