How to Stop on Inline Skates
Most inline skates have a brake at the back of one boot., Don't look down or lean forward., Pop up the toe of the brake skate, putting a firm pressure on the brake by extending your knee., As you apply the brake, sit a little, dropping your weight...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Most inline skates have a brake at the back of one boot.
To use it, bend your knees deeply and put your legs in a 'staggered' position with the 'brake' skate (usually, the right) in front.
It is important to get the rear leg back a bit as well, and keep your feet no more than shoulder width apart. -
Step 2: Don't look down or lean forward.
Keep your hands and eyes up on the road ahead and your back upright. , Do not lean forward.
Leaning forward will actually reduce your brake power.
The last part is the 'sit.'
This is like standing on the brakes of a car.
You should stop very quickly once you 'sit.' -
Step 3: Pop up the toe of the brake skate
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Step 4: putting a firm pressure on the brake by extending your knee.
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Step 5: As you apply the brake
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Step 6: sit a little
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Step 7: dropping your weight by lowering your butt; again don't lean forward!
Detailed Guide
To use it, bend your knees deeply and put your legs in a 'staggered' position with the 'brake' skate (usually, the right) in front.
It is important to get the rear leg back a bit as well, and keep your feet no more than shoulder width apart.
Keep your hands and eyes up on the road ahead and your back upright. , Do not lean forward.
Leaning forward will actually reduce your brake power.
The last part is the 'sit.'
This is like standing on the brakes of a car.
You should stop very quickly once you 'sit.'
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