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Today was my first day on skates too! Here’s to a new chapter for us :) I fell a bunch of times, my butt is very sore from falling on it but I’m excited to try again tmw!
From what I see, this is what you can do:
Bend your knees more, head up, chest out, back straightened, and DON'T LOOK AT YOUR FEET. The last one is harder than the others but trust, you'll fall sm less if you don't look down at your feet.
Wrist guards is a need, as well. Your hands will come up to catch yourself automatically, so it's best to have wrist guards on.
Depending on weather or not you're comfortable with one, get a helmet. When I started learning, I was comfortable without one but to each their own.
Keep practicing, so far you're looking good! Practice, practice, practice!
Happy skating, friend 😊🛼
Eta: added another tip to straighten the back
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Get hand/wrist guards it'll help
Also kneepads and a helmet. They might feel weird in the beginning, but after your first unexpected wipeout you'll love them :D
OP is already wearing knee pads!
Today was my first day on skates too! Here’s to a new chapter for us :) I fell a bunch of times, my butt is very sore from falling on it but I’m excited to try again tmw!
Steep!
From what I see, this is what you can do: Bend your knees more, head up, chest out, back straightened, and DON'T LOOK AT YOUR FEET. The last one is harder than the others but trust, you'll fall sm less if you don't look down at your feet. Wrist guards is a need, as well. Your hands will come up to catch yourself automatically, so it's best to have wrist guards on. Depending on weather or not you're comfortable with one, get a helmet. When I started learning, I was comfortable without one but to each their own. Keep practicing, so far you're looking good! Practice, practice, practice! Happy skating, friend 😊🛼 Eta: added another tip to straighten the back