I learned how to skate by my mom dropping me off at the skating ring and leaving me there on Saturdays. You put skates on and just went around until you stopped falling. 😂

@tessbennett3796

4 жыл бұрын

I think most of us did, but I've been away from it for nearly 30 years. The anxiety is real.

@charismamitchell6322

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I was never taught how to skate. I had to visually learn from watching everyone else. Crazy journey. Because it's so many different ways to master your own style.

@dona4him942

3 жыл бұрын

I skated in my 20's with a new friend after I moved up north. But since then (fast forward 40 years), I'm now a cancer survivor. And the chemo treatments did a huge number on my lower legs, ankles, & feet. I'm now wearing AFO leg braces. If I was to ever try skating again, I highly doubt if I'd ever return to skating as good as I did when I was younger. Yeah, It's amazing excercise, but I doubt if I can ever skate again normally without a skate mate cause I'm disabled. Sorry. 😐

@dona4him942

3 жыл бұрын

I use to skate all the time in my teens, and then once in a while in my 20's with a new friend after I moved up north. But since then (fast forward 40 years), I'm now a cancer survivor. And the chemo treatments did a huge number on my lower legs, ankles, & feet. I'm now wearing AFO leg braces. If I was to ever try skating again, I highly doubt if I'd ever return to skating as good as I did when I was younger. Yeah, It's amazing excercise, but I doubt if I can ever skate again normally without a skate mate cause I'm disabled. Sorry. 😐

@sophieneedsaladder

3 жыл бұрын

Which is pretty much my plan 😂

That is how I learned. My parents threw me out the door with just heavy traffic at the end of the hill. I never told anybody this because I thought it was just my parents. I'm glad we both survived the 70's 😂

Your description of learning to skate back in the 70's was spot on-had me laughing. I remember falling on gravel and my Mom had to use a tweezer to pick the little pebbles out of my knee. I was right back outside with my skates on and my bandaged knee!

When I first tried skating on the street, I used a jogging stroller until I got used to the feel of the concrete vibration. Kind of a skate mate!

@yasminroque2640

2 жыл бұрын

That’s such a good idea

Deb, I just LOVE your attitude about skating. I am 51, and want to get back into skating. I have been suffering massive lower back issues, but now am starting to feel better. I am hoping to start skating again really soon. j

Back on skates after 20 years...definitely relearning everything with a 41 year old body! The first time out was exciting until I realized I’m not a rubbery kid anymore...I was up for about 20 minutes before I called it a day after a HUGE butt slam 😆 I think I’ll borrow my sister’s jogging stroller until I get my muscles and balance back. My husband bought me a pair of Moxi Lollys as a wedding gift a year ago...I love them way too much to give up!

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to skating! It will only take a short while for you to get the groove back. The stroller is great for skating!!!

Also if I ever saw you in person I'd probably be fan girling, like "omg it's dirty deb"

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

That is sweet. Come say hello :)

@watchingandmakingwithwolfg7195

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtydeborahharry I want to meet you too in person but I don't know where you live even if I knew I can't because of school but I started skating at 7 years old but stopped I don't know why but I want to get back into roller skating again.....

I remember those white skates with the metal wheels in the 70s, that horrible rasping sound of those things tearing down the sidewalk 😣

Thank you for including those of us that have not been on skates for a few decades, lol. You are dead on, it does not come back when you step out on that rink after such an absence from the sport. Your channel has encouraged and inspired me, you are a true gem for all ages. As always your humor and your animated way of teaching is truly what resonates when it comes to retaining your content. Yes, I have to say it again, I was dying laughing at your do’s and don’ts for this trainer. Yes, I just purchased one, yes it will be my partner for a little bit, however, you will always be my go to for skater education. Thank you for all of your videos and time you take to upload. You are appreciated!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I am glad you see the use and or continued use of this sort of product which gets frowned upon by so many.

I'm 57, hadn't skated (roller or ice) for twenty years. Back then though I was very comfortable skating forward, backwards to an extent, and that was it. Went back to it about 8 months ago. Sure it was like starting over but after four months of going three times a week I was back to my old self. So barring any serious medical issues, no, it is not a problem going back to it when you are 60. I have learned to do things I never did. Like one foot glides and on ice skates I've learned to stop. Things I couldn't do before. I roll my eyes now when people my age say it's too late. No it's not. Greatest desicion I've made. There are a few other people my age taking lessons and actually doing it also. But yeah, that first month or two was kind of rough as far as being nervous on the rink, but persistence has paid off for me. If you want to go back, go for it, and realize it will take time, but it is possible for us older people. At the ice rink there's a somewhat beginniner who has to be getting close to his 80s if not there already. We are kind of the oddballs though. Most everyone is young, or really good if older. Mostly I do ice, but roller once a month. I go ice because the roller rink is always so crowded. I guess my point is, don't go by your first night back on the rink. Give it time and practice before you decide it's too late to go back.

I saw them at the rink I didn't know adults could use. I saw kids on them. But yes that's how I learned from friends mostly and now I need to relearn. Going to gym doing cardio cross fit..wow you go girl

Diiirrrtyyyy!! yes! I'll be 51 this year and I so relate. :-) metal skates and thought I was all that and a bag of chips back then. Lol!! not any more.. lol. Now I need a Skate Mate. I'm so grateful for your vids! Thank you, Dirty Deborah!!! Sending gobs of love to you.

I'm only 3.16 minutes into this video, and I'm already screaming I LOVE YOU at my computer screen!!! LOL Thank you for taking the shame out of using a skate mate. As a tool to help correct balance, it's fabulous...just as long as it isn't made into a permanent crutch ;-)

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!!! Xoxo

@Tianne61

2 жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase a skate mate for adults?

How do you not already have 50k subscribers. I've watched every one of your videos.

Thank you for this. I have a disability that effects my balance at times (I periodically use a cane to walk). I used to be a dedicated skater and have wanted to come back to it but have been unsure how to do it. I can't re learn the way I did when I was younger (your introduction was 100% me, the neighbor at the bottom of the hill was constantly having to mend their chain link fence because we would just crash into it like a big net, lol). My covid pod has recently gotten into skating and we are talking about renting a rink, I was feeling really bummed that I would have to sideline but I think a skate mate might just make it doable for me. @ the occasional person bitching about ppl using adaptive aids ie skate mate, saying the would never let their kid learn that way; consider some kids have delayed motor skill development and kindly refrain from being an ableist jerk. Accessibility matters.

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the Skatemate for this very reason. It facilitates skating for everyone.

@clarissalindsay5468

Жыл бұрын

I'm 46 with a disability. I use my walking cane while I've been relearning to skate. I've tackled ramps twice and lost twice and still can't skate backwards haha. It's hard to skate how you want to, how you're meant to, when physically challenged. I have limited mobility from the lumber down, but I'm on skates, and I'm moving forward and I'm proud of myself...16 years ago I didn't think I'd ever get back on them again...I'm a wonky donkey on feet let alone wheels. I hope you got a chance to try and experience that rollerskating rush again .

love your videos , actually just learned how to skate backwards last saturday. thank you for all of the work and effort you put into this video . it's really inspiring

@alvinnguyen3163

4 жыл бұрын

sunshxne omg me too! I’m practicing how to turn backward and switching from forwards to backwards

@Nordooo

4 жыл бұрын

Alvin Nguyen that's litty , i'm 11 and really enjoy skating . i am so close to being able to side surf and i'm getting my vanillas in like 8 weeks

Hahaha. I laughed so hard during this video. And when you said don’t throw it across the floor 😂. Skate mate on the loose. Happens every session.

Dirty, besides you being the best female skater I've seen in a long time. I just love your style and sense of humor. I wished I lived near you to get personal lessons from you. Keep up the great videos. Once again, you're the best!

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

awwww thank you so much for the compliment. I will do my best to live up to it.

Oh I love this video I just helped my nephew on this last month and he used it once and did not need it the next time he went skating. Thanks for a great video!

LOL This is hilarious and TRUE! 80’s were much similar 😁 Can’t wait to come to your center and re-learn how to skate! And stop!! 😅🙏🏼❤️

I came across this video in the mist of looking for a skate aid for my 4yo granddaughter who is the 'let me do it myself" personality. I laughed so hard at your story of how you learned how to skate. It is my story too although no one took you anywhere just sent you outside to the driveway and sidewalk. At 66, I still see the scars on my knees..

Love that you cater to all skating levels 😻

I TOTALLY LOVE THIS WOMAN!! So real, she tells it like it is.

I have my own skate mate. It's called an umbrella stroller. No baby, My youngest is 11 and my oldest is 21. I bought the stroller SPECIFICALLY to use as a skate mate because I just wasn't progressing without it. I have now reached my goal of skating to my mailbox down the street and back on the rough asphalt. Idc if I look silly. I CAN SKATE NOW! That's awesome. I hope though that I can get rid of it all together soon and do it all by myself.

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for sharing this, it’s encouraging as someone who’s having a little more trouble than she thought she would.

Omg I need one of them, I didn't have that back in the day when I first learned how to skate I busted my butt many times learing and now I'm relearning. I never heard of a skate mate.

Dirty Deb!!! I love your dedications to the newbs. The skate mates here have caused alot of drama in the local rinks. Im not sure if you seen the video that recently came out where 2 gals were fighting at a rink over a skate mate.. That was a local rink to me. The rink I call home had them when they first opened but they had to many issues so they opted to get rid of them. I think they can be a helpful tool if used correctly or can be very dangerous if not. Either way ,Awesome video. See ya on the next one. Im off to go sk8 myself for the night. - cheers

Totally identified with your description of 70’s skating journey. That was me too!

Lol I wish I learned with a skate mate. I learn on my 10x4ft hallway. You’re video is exactly what I’ve been looking forward to all day

Your introduction was hilarious! I well remember the strap on skates and metal wheels. Along with the scrapes and bleeding knees from craters in the asphalt!

I learned on metal wheels! Aahhh, good times. My 4 year old grandson used the skate mate for one and a half sessions. Now he mobs around the rink! He says "I can't wait for the speed skate!" Thank you Dirty for all your great videos!

These are FIVE DOLLARS to rent i didnt get one and i learned by myself/withewall

@LadyxMothra

4 жыл бұрын

khloewit a K even if i did want to use one, id wack someone with it, run someone over, or have to wait till last minute when someone returns one lol OR go too fast and fall

Love your videos! I'm "new" to skating after 15 years. After watching, I was able to pick up the helpful tips about skating backwards basics. I'? practicing to smooth out the technique but that was something I couldn't never do or had the confidence to do, now I do! Thanks soo much and I subscribed :)

Just got mine this weekend and the skates and the helmet and the pads, my graduation present to myself, haven’t skated in 30 years, yeah!

We have them at our ice rink without wheels, they call them IceMasters. I have been plowed over by them many times. Learn to stop first or don't go full speed until you can stop.

I just started skating yesterday! Thank you for your videos! I'm learning so much. I'm planning on going to a lesson this Saturday at my local rink, so thanks again for the tips!

You're amazing! I love that you cover all types of topics from beginner to advanced! XOXO

My first pair of skates were the white boots with the metal wheels, great memories 😊. I have been inspired and will be returning to the skating rink. Thanks for the video 😊

My two favorite rinks in the area won't use them. I didn't use them with my kids either. They clung to the walls for a while but eventually let go.

Ms D. Harry...Girl I AM DYING LAUGHING!!! You crack me up all the time. I'm so glad that I've re-learned to skate with you. I watch your videos every day, and I've even taught the lil G-boogers how to skate. YOU'RE THE BEST!!!

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

I need to see a video of you and the little one skating!!!!

Omggg i clicked so fast😂 your videos are so helpful I went from a beginner skater to intermediate just from watching your videos, love your vids❤️❤️

I see kids standing on the lower bar and the parents pushing the kid around on them. This breaks the lower bar and the kid never learns to skate. Or kids get them and race with them. Kids that know how to skate get them and race each other. But there are a few kids that use them the way they were intended. A few.

I'm going to need you to stop telling my business. I'm back on wheels after about 7 years plus transitioning from blades to quads. I could use some lessons and one of these skate-mates. Can I just say your delivery is EVERYTHING? When you talked about how we skated in the 70's with the metal clip ons... maaannnnn WHAT? Sometimes I wonder how a LOT of us survived the 70s.

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 жыл бұрын

Awwww the 70's!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gold!

I'm going to a roller skating party soon. I'm definitely going to get a skate mate lol they didn't have these when I was a kid either

My husband thought you had a Zimmer frame :-D. I think you should attach life-sized cardboard cutouts of handsome movie stars (I’d dance with Clive Owen)! That should get the mums out onto the floor.

One of Mom's sisters ran a small rink out of an old school gymnasium for a while, with the I'm guessing rubber composition wheels and loose ball bearings. Pitched forward and fell onto my left forearm so many times I had a giant bruise by the end of the day. I wanted so badly to get another chance, but didn't until a couple of decades later well into the inline era. Sure wish I could clone you and have you come to our rink here in Indiana.

Oh no the bane of every experienced skaters existence

@jimbobaggans1564

4 жыл бұрын

They are a great tool. Too bad kids get them and use them in ways that they are not designed. But, it's really the rinks fault for letting it go on. I do so wish that they would inforce the rink rules. When I was growing up the rink owner ran a tight ship. Also I think that parents were more responsible too. Now, it seems like a free for all at the rink that I go to. The manager and owner are afraid of offending people and them not coming back. That's the only reason I can think of. Of course it's the people that the owner hires also. They just skate around and let people get away with anything.

@taraelizabethdensley9475

2 жыл бұрын

Wish i could get one of those, don't have a rink near me, so i have to try and learn in my local park

The intro 😂😂😂😂😂😂 5:40 I'm rolling without skates 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I taught myself to skate at 5 yo, my parents didn't throw me out, down the hill to run over a stray rabid dog lololol fortunately we had a garage with a very smooth floor. Skating was (is) one of my passions, I could do it for hours on end every day. Then school got in the way and in a field trip from high school we went to a skating rink. I wasn't sure I'd be able to skate after all those years, but lo and behold it was like I had skated the day prior 😱 about 30 years have gone by and I want to get a pair of skates and I am positive I'll be able to skate just fine 😎 of course, I'm watching many of your videos to practice in my head lol I still don't have my skates, I haven't even found a place to go skating but am determined to do a come back 💖

Great video!!

Your videos are really informative and so helpful. Thanks for breaking it down for this former rink rat, current wobbly mess. ❤️

Omg!!! You give me life when I watch your vids. ❤

Thank you for posting. I am going to purchase one now, I need to learn how to balance. My new workout.

😔 I created an "addictive relationship with the skate mate". I never had skates when I was a little girl. I started learning 1 month ago because I want to learn at the same time with my 6 years old son. Every Saturday I am better and I improved a lot but only if I have a skate mate with me. Thank you for your videos, I started practicing almost every day at least 15 minutes in my garage with a cane and I practice postures and some exercises. I want to be good even if it's in basic skating.

Great teacher! Had to laugh cuz our parents just gave us the wheels n what ever else comes just comes with learning. Thank you

I learned rollerskating by copying dutch speedskaters... I recently heard I still have the iceskatingstyle, even after a 30+year hyatus... Loving it as ever though ;)

I thought this was very helpful. I’ve seen my grandchildren use them and wondered if they were doing it the correct way. Thank you, Dirty Debbie!

Your funniest video yet! And now I can't hate on the skate mate.

Oh gosh this one cracked me up!!! Your funniest video yet!

Can’t wait to come in! I picked up skates because of these videos

Your support to help with skating was what I wanted to have a day to help me, but now that I can walk without it. I liked and like to see you doing these skating exercises Deborah, motivate me to skate more.

@JaimeReis40

4 жыл бұрын

thank you your support me.

@JaimeReis40

4 жыл бұрын

welcome

I'm dying at this intro! LOL 80s baby here so same idea LOL

Hey I commented on one of your videos awhile back on how to skate or something like that I think. Well I finally got my skates a couple months back and I'm skating everyday and these videos really motivate me to keep skating and trying new things.

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Great to read this!

Epically funny Deb!!! Absolutely brilliant!

your an awesome teacher

I didn't learn with a skate mate but I did learn in a rink at least lol 😂

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH!!! MAKES LEARNING FUN🤣

Karben sport makes them in both sizes and both are height adjustable.

I learned when I was about 5 years old (50 yrs ago!) in Barstow, CA taking lessons at the local roller rink. I wish I could remember the name of the place.

I've seen the video of kids at your rink using these. Super cute. I grew up in the 80s. I had metal strap on skates. I wish I had been able to go to a rink more often.

You're a great teacher... Great tips!

@Dirtydeborahharry

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

ok that's it! I am NOW a subscriber! You are So Funny... I was dying at your recall of the ole metal wheels... I remember :) I was a daily skater in the 90's then life got in the way. Last Thursday I learned that there was an indoor rink in my area so I went - it DID come back to me but only 3 hours was not enough... going again tonight :) thank you for ALL your lessons! I've been binge-watching your videos and its helping!!! Thank you Dirty

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome home :)

I’ve been skatin for 2 years but for some reason I find this video Interesting 😂

Wow! I've never heard of those. I use to skate all the time in my teens, and then once in a while in my 20's with a new friend after I moved up north. But since then (fast forward 40 years), I'm now a cancer survivor. And the chemo treatments did a huge number on my lower legs, ankles, & feet. I'm now wearing AFO leg braces. If I was to ever try skating again, I highly doubt if I'd ever return to skating as good as I once did when I was younger. Yeah, It's amazing excercise, but I doubt if I can ever skate again normally without a skate mate cause I'm disabled. Sorry. 😐

You’re so hilarious grabbing that skate mate like that 😂😂😂 I’m dying

Haven't laughed this much in ages 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant video !!

Hey hey 👋 LMAO at the old school hard knocks school of skating 😂 I recall that in early childhood, I wish that I continued to skate Dirty Deb because now I wonder if I'm too tall to skate and I'm scared of falling (long way down at 5ft 10) 😳 I LOVE the skate mate idea as I plan to get back into skating because I need to have additional ways to create ways to keep me out and about👍😁😁 LOVE the channel and thanks for your tips❤️❤️❤️

Brilliant 👌💟

We had a deep dip called The Sugar Dip. Stand at the crest and take off, going at least 40mph, walk back up in the grassy shoulders and do it all over again, thousands of times!!!

Cool vid n funny lol. My daughter who is 8yrs old used that thing last week n she was scared n nervous until I reassured her she wasn't going to fall. Well to make a long story short she got the hang of using it that same day n wants to go back skating. Who ever invented that skate mate thank you.

I remember those metal skates, what i first learned to skate on. Now after a 30 year break i am attemting to learn all over again - it's actually scary this time around though

You are super sweet Dirty! I love you videos and appreciate what you do. I’m on day 2 of learning to skate. Your helping

Omg this granny needs this. Where've you been this past year?

I look at these skate mates and imagine them sliding much faster than me as I struggle to keep my balance and thus making it flip and then I end up face on the ground with arms stretched forward still holding the mate 😅 kinda like you showed that will happen if gripping closer to the middle, but I imagine it for holding on the red, too. It's reassuring to know that it actually is helpful!

I loved your rendition of "skate mate rage"!

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

It is an accurate representation no? lol!

Ayy I know you don’t remember me But it’s skate week at school again :D I am into watching your videos again Here’s my new favorite poem too Roses are red violets are blue most poems thyme this one doesnt

Hi DD 🌺 🛼 I love your videos! Blessings to you for uploading meaning skating tips. I am like so many, after 30 years I am returning to the rink, therefore I am building my skate mate! What height would you suggest for my vertical pipes? I am 5"10 so I don't want good poster using the skate mate. Keep the videos coming...you are my inspiration. 🛼 🥰

My attempt to get back on skates after 30 years resulted in a broken coccyx after just 2 minutes. No rinks in my Country have these but I can really see the benefits of it. I really want one.

Dirty Deb, if there were skate mate Olympics, you’d bring home the gold😎🏆🙌🏻

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Yes!!!!!!

💙💙

😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️ The way you tell stories....

Wish to live close to you, Ms. Deborah Harry, love, love your positive attitude!!

I still have a scar from skinned knees back in the day. Hill-bombing in my white vinyl Roller Derby skates with clay wheel will do that to a kid! :D Learned to skate outdoors when I was three and loved it from the second my little Fisher Prices clacked-clacked down the sidewalk.

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

yes! Badge of honor for sure.

Yasss!!!! I had a vision today that I need a skate mate! Where can I get one?!?

@TrinaRaysTrekofLife

Жыл бұрын

Amazon has them.

Luv ya Deb, you hit the nail on the head........it doesn't "all come back" LOL! And I am so sore in places I forgot muscles existed?! Would like to see maybe a warm up ideas, because this is my new form of exercise....fun fun fun

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Try this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIqIsNKwqdW4Zdo.html

Lol I learned the same way like you all did. Will the skate mates be available at the rinks here in PA ? Just wondering.

im teaching my self to skate ive never done it as a kid ever so im.learning now im 32 yrs old

@baldibraids343

4 жыл бұрын

Same here !

That's too funny 🤣 That's how I learned to skate. The way I have seen people use the skate mate is funny. But sadly I need it because I forgot how to balance. It's been decades.

I need one of these for transitions lol 😂

You are so funny. Thank you for making me feel welcome to come back to skating after 30 years. I'll be 50 in December God willing and since quarantine, I've been itching to skate again. I live in Maryland and started outdoor skating. Are there any other helpful tips I should know for me to feel more comfortable with outdoor skating? I will take a look at the website you showed. Thanks again. You rock!!!

@Dirtydeborahharry

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to skating! This is going to be such a fun adventure for you. I have a whole playlist dedicated to outdoor skating so definitely make sure to check it out and have fun!!

You forgot to mention those pesky expansion seams in the concrete that were filled with some kind of soft tarry substance that stopped those metal skate wheels cold. Ah yes, fond memories.

@MissE832

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, went airborne a few times on those! :D