Today, one of the most popular types of entertainment among young people and not only is roller-skating. Now this pleasure is not so expensive, and most importantly - useful. The main thing is good road surface and the right (high-quality) equipment. With the right choice of clips, you can be sure that they will not fail.
The very first question that arises for beginners: "How to brake on rollers?" And it is not for nothing that they are interested in him first of all, since skates are a rather dangerous means of transportation. Most often, beginners learn to brake on rollers with the help of a special plastic device, which is located behind the last wheel at the back (mainly on the left side). Using such a brake to stop the movement is quite possible, but sometimes there are some difficulties. Firstly, if the quality of the material from which the brake is made leaves much to be desired, then it will be erased within a very short period of time, and it will not be possible to stop further with this device. Secondly, not all tricks can be performed with such a device. But there are pluses: for beginners, this type of braking is very simple.
In addition to the standard brake, you can use other types of stops. Novice scooters often crash into an object: a tree, a fence, a concrete block. This type of stop is rather traumatic, you should not do this at high speed, otherwise unpleasant consequences cannot be avoided. The main thing is to choose the right item and not crash into it at full speed. The next, no less popular, type of braking among fans of this sport is a stop using the fifth fulcrum. Very dangerous! There is virtually no escape from bruises, abrasions or bruises. The following ways to brake on casters are technical. Certain specificity of movement is used. It is easiest to stop the movement using the plow braking technique. Here the legs are reduced toe to nose, but not completely. Due to this, a stop occurs.
You can also use the “wheel to wheel” option: the front wheel of one ridge touches the rear wheel of another. With the help of small “snake-like” turns you can also slow down pretty well. But there are two particularly productive ways of braking, but in many inexperienced skaters they cause the greatest headache. So, how to brake on rollers using a U-turn.
Here a special place is occupied by a sense of balance and the ability to control your own body. The supporting leg continues to move, and the other is placed on the first wheel - the heel to the supporting skate, which forms an
obtuse angle. Then follows a reversal, sharp enough.
You should be careful, there is a danger of falling onto your back. An equally effective method is called “T-stop”, when one clip is placed perpendicular to the second.
Here, balance is also very important. Choosing the most suitable technique for yourself, having a good practice, you can learn how to brake on rollers.
One of the most beautiful and spectacular types of roller skating is slalom. Here, athletes show what they are capable of doing dangerous jumps, turns in the air and other elements. Therefore, rollers for slalom must be very strong, maneuverable and comfortable.
In this market segment, such equipment is the most expensive. The plastic shell must be rigid, the frame strong (aluminum) with the possibility of lateral displacement. Valenok - soft. An equally important condition is the ease of dressing and removing. Accessories should be easy to change.