How to Rollerblade Backwards - Skating Practice

This is a rough tutorial on how to rollerblade backward, I go into the mechanics a tad, but I’m hoping to make a more nuanced tutorial soon. I just hope that this will help some folks in the meantime.
Skating backward is one of my favorite things to do, but it’s imperative to do so in a way that ensures you and those around you are as safe as possible.
In this video, I go into the importance of staggering your feet, looking over the correct shoulder, how to open up your hips and shoulders for MAX visibility and control, and even a touch of edge work that greatly benefits skating in control when going backward.
Skates: Rollerblade Twister XT www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/me...
Frames: Endless Arc CS www.endlessblading.com/produc...
Skier clips from ‪@StompItTutorials‬ and ‪@nathantaugwalder5638‬
0:00-0:38 Intro
0:39-2:25 Warmup + Wizard Skating
2:26-3:53 Common Mistakes you should avoid
3:54-5:02 Proper form - Opening hips and shoulders
5:03-6:57 Little drill
6:58-8:02 How to steer with your Arms and Shoulder
8:03-10:23 Edges on Rollerblades|Ski Comparison
10:24-11:34 Backwards skating fundamentals review

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  • @360.Tapestry
    @360.Tapestry9 ай бұрын

    these channels are starting a small revolution. i went skating for the first time today after two decades off and i can say i'm still 80-90% there. but with these videos and consistent practice on the fundamentals, i know i can be better now than i ever was as a kid (i'm gonna be pretty sore the next few days, tho - some of these muscles haven't seen use in a very long time)

  • @chrisendezzm2755

    @chrisendezzm2755

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm on the same boat 🚢!!! I went indoors and omg I felt like I was kid dashing around the blocks in nyc! I'm looking to buy my first real adult pair! I always wanted an amazing pair of blades when I was a kid now I'm 33 and boy I'm just overwhelmed with joy!

  • @nicolemarie9875

    @nicolemarie9875

    Ай бұрын

    Same, it really is just getting out there and practicing and being ok falling 🥴

  • @tiosulfate6492
    @tiosulfate6492 Жыл бұрын

    7:42 amazing background action

  • @tissoeh

    @tissoeh

    10 ай бұрын

    Thought I was the only one who noticed hahaha!

  • @anllvr

    @anllvr

    Ай бұрын

    amazing, indeed!🤣

  • @Jessica40187
    @Jessica401878 ай бұрын

    Your warm up is a form of art. Absolutely amazing.

  • @MrBrinkman721
    @MrBrinkman7217 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the help dude. My wife is great at blading but not me. We watch your channel all the time. But I watch these help full videos when I'm not around her so I can impress her with my quick learned skills

  • @mypassportpicsux
    @mypassportpicsux6 ай бұрын

    It looks like @8:03 knowing your edges and trusting your skate setup is everything. It makes perfect sense. Can't wait to try this technique!

  • @ja8229
    @ja8229 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is amazing!!! I am learning backwards bubbles right now and that makes so much sense about the visibility and staggered form. Going to come back to this video a lot! Thank you!

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I love hearing that, thank you so much! Bubbles are great, but we like skating where you can see

  • @PollySkates
    @PollySkates Жыл бұрын

    You inspire me ⭐️

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    I learn so much from your breakdowns Polly!

  • @quickfeed7592
    @quickfeed75929 ай бұрын

    Yo, @ 7:45 that kid tries to get his ball unstuck and slams himself in the face. I completely lost it. Also, would like to add, getting back into skating because of you. Keep lighting fires, killer. Seriously, thank you.

  • @GamerWatchBR
    @GamerWatchBR Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial, thank's for leaving your specs on the description, cross-over backwards and advanced backwards tips next please !

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh good suggestion, i will deff work on that for a tutorial soon

  • @InlineGuitarSkater
    @InlineGuitarSkater11 ай бұрын

    I never thought how can you explain the things that you do on rollerblades. You really do describe the moves so easy!!!

  • @edmondlharvey
    @edmondlharvey Жыл бұрын

    From the broom sweeping to the amazing tips! Big fan of the tutorial video! Thank you Ari! 🥳🙌🏿🙌🏿

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    ED!!! Thank you so much, you are a legend! Always appreciate your support

  • @AlejandroHernandez00
    @AlejandroHernandez00Ай бұрын

    I love your videos and i'm skating everyday now and getting better and i've been urban skating in the streets with confidence. I can't wait to progress and get even faster and more skilled. Keep up the videos man we love you & God Bless You.

  • @immortalskators
    @immortalskators Жыл бұрын

    Our hands are the steering wheels. Good point there❤

  • @Legotruck82
    @Legotruck8211 ай бұрын

    cheers for the tutorial. I'm getting back into skating after a many decade break, and stuff like this is invaluable, skate safe

  • @phrogtesem9410
    @phrogtesem9410 Жыл бұрын

    Great warm up session and amazing wizard skating, I watched it twice.

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Ayyy thank you! That was deff my fav part. I need to start writing for my videos and not just winging it ha

  • @PeachNEPTR

    @PeachNEPTR

    9 ай бұрын

    @@thestutteringskater or even treat this as a first draft. Go out, wing it, see what you can get from it, and then re-write what you improvised with the benefit of hindisght, and then film it again. I know that it’s easier for me to think in the moment than it is to come up with stuff in advance, but then I always come up with better ideas when I look back on it.

  • @darkoale3299
    @darkoale3299 Жыл бұрын

    This will come in handy! Much appreciated.

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep us all updated!

  • @Chulitatr
    @Chulitatr10 ай бұрын

    Excellent instructor and skater. Luv it!

  • @willmiao3479
    @willmiao3479Ай бұрын

    Awesome tutorial. Love it❤

  • @BuDu-ms2qe
    @BuDu-ms2qe3 ай бұрын

    Great video Ari! Very informative and a video worth noting for people going from beginner to a more advanced skating level.

  • @dancorvalan3205
    @dancorvalan3205 Жыл бұрын

    Great channel bro! Keep at it!

  • @dubbingpros
    @dubbingpros Жыл бұрын

    Magic slide tutorial please

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to learn how to Magic Slide first! haha

  • @delivereyes2479

    @delivereyes2479

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@thestutteringskater Hey bro could you tell me the type of blades u have? I need 2 get something decent so I can keep up with everyone on Wednesday!

  • @rachelmclaughlin1491

    @rachelmclaughlin1491

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@delivereyes2479it's at the beginning of the video of you watch it 🙄

  • @Sshheeyy
    @Sshheeyy Жыл бұрын

    This was a great, informative watch! Looking forward to applying this on my next skate session, thanks!

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Ayyy thank you! Cant wait to hear about your progress

  • @diegovaldesresendiz5700
    @diegovaldesresendiz570010 ай бұрын

    The tutorial is amazing and very useful! Thanks for share :) Send you a big hug

  • @kinkade2156
    @kinkade2156 Жыл бұрын

    I saw you at the skate park, Thursday I said that I liked your skates.

  • @KhaziirEverflight
    @KhaziirEverflight10 ай бұрын

    Loving the content man. Excellent instructions.

  • @danielleshupinglee2631
    @danielleshupinglee2631 Жыл бұрын

    Super helpful I’m going to try this weekend!🎉

  • @fralou_sind_kreativ
    @fralou_sind_kreativ11 ай бұрын

    Opening up your view like this while going backwards is a great tip! The side for me to open up would be my left too, I think. I'm already using it to look back while bicycling so it's pretty intuitive for me already. The fluidity you have on skates is mesmerizing! I have that kind of control with my bike but I would love to get like that with skates too :) Thanks for the great video!

  • @revolutionunderground
    @revolutionunderground11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Great tutorial! It covers much that the others i saw don't

  • @nigelbrown2274
    @nigelbrown2274 Жыл бұрын

    ace... thanks, i need all the help i can get!

  • @13earz
    @13earz11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤️ I’d like to share one suggestion with you, if you continue to make tutorial type videos, could you please make sure they’re in 1 playlist? Keep shredding, keep being awesome, and stay safe 😊

  • @abmaelsantos6389
    @abmaelsantos638919 күн бұрын

    surreal, não consigo me ver fazer um terço disso. comecei a patinar faz uns 3 meses, no total acho que patinei umas 20 vezes, me ajudou muito assistir seus vídeos, é uma inspiração para mim. é fantástico

  • @YohnathanYvl
    @YohnathanYvl7 ай бұрын

    Those movements… ❤

  • @flyboy96
    @flyboy96 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome informative video! Can you do maybe a short on how to transition to backwards skating?

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    10-4 will try to work on it

  • @PenmanLupine
    @PenmanLupine Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video! This'll be a very common reference for me.

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully i'll have a better tutorial on it soon! better production value

  • @jordanlaitinen5127
    @jordanlaitinen51273 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video 👌🏿 That wizard skating at the beginning 😍 that is my goal.

  • @renton500cc
    @renton500cc8 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial thank you!! :)

  • @aaronclarkt
    @aaronclarkt Жыл бұрын

    love it!

  • @latoyann
    @latoyann10 ай бұрын

    I got some Rollerblades about a month ago because I used to skate when I was a teen. I'm always mesmerized by going backwards. Hopefully at the skate park for practice I can figure this out.

  • @simplycax
    @simplycax11 ай бұрын

    Amazing stuff and very clear! More tutorials :)

  • @painterpainting7056
    @painterpainting70568 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @omaam1005
    @omaam100511 ай бұрын

    Dude, Thank you.

  • @soutoabn
    @soutoabn Жыл бұрын

    TKS 4 the class dude, i'll practice these lessons!

  • @kantstenchonthemel5641
    @kantstenchonthemel56419 ай бұрын

    oh it seems so obvious now that you explain it! why didn't i do this before? THANKS A LOT!

  • @watchthis1316
    @watchthis1316 Жыл бұрын

    Fancy footwork so kewl!

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @msannthrope1863
    @msannthrope186311 ай бұрын

    I love your content.

  • @Fero-of4ip
    @Fero-of4ip11 ай бұрын

    Love your content my man this help me a lot💜

  • @studentoo
    @studentoo3 ай бұрын

    Thank you fir the video. It is greate!

  • @pogoSK8
    @pogoSK825 күн бұрын

    Serious Skills Here 👌

  • @iskindersam7834
    @iskindersam783411 ай бұрын

    Very insightful

  • @ronaldwagner3
    @ronaldwagner3 Жыл бұрын

    you and nicola torrelli remind me a lot of each other because of how fluid you guys are on your skates. absolutely insane. love that you're making tutorials, too. would you consider making a tutorial on how to transition from skating forwards to backwards and different ways to do so?

  • @revolutionunderground

    @revolutionunderground

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, please!

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones Жыл бұрын

    Good work 👍

  • @bignamps
    @bignamps11 ай бұрын

    Love the music. U awesome bro

  • @moshedrelich613
    @moshedrelich61311 ай бұрын

    Thank You. Super helpful

  • @MissDarlaDeville
    @MissDarlaDeville9 ай бұрын

    So helpful thank you ❤😊

  • @olgac9121
    @olgac91219 ай бұрын

    Hands! Hands!! The arms: Essential to ride well Gracias!! Desde Medellin, Colombia

  • @therealAkito
    @therealAkito Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    I gotchu!!!!!

  • @japhethjay4880
    @japhethjay48803 ай бұрын

    Why you stuttering around the end you were exhausted hahaha absolutely amazing, thanks for the vid

  • @Miggeddy
    @Miggeddy14 күн бұрын

    I got the atmos skates now and im waiting for a dry day here in germany dortmund Without a heel brake thatll interesting The tutorials are worth much for me! ✌️😁👍

  • @chekoslay8757
    @chekoslay8757 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vids thanks for the tip would definitely try it out

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me know how it goes

  • @akronakron4352
    @akronakron435211 ай бұрын

    Hi there. New to the channel and I love it! 1. Do your knees hurt? 2. Were you a dancing student in the past or present ? 3. What skates do you use ? 4. How long have you been skating for ?

  • @zachspringer314
    @zachspringer31411 ай бұрын

    I need to put more practice into this. Real new to skating, but whenever I stagger and try to look back my feet turn too, and I end up spinning out. Need to get my feet independent of the rest. Great video

  • @lazyboy2288
    @lazyboy22882 ай бұрын

    Merci Monsieur

  • @brunochim520
    @brunochim5206 ай бұрын

    please Ari, make more video tutorials like these!! Make one about urban rollerblading ): love your chanel

  • @robertgiacomo2655
    @robertgiacomo26557 ай бұрын

    nice tutorial. I got some good insights even though I'm a novice

  • @kaspersderlund5573
    @kaspersderlund5573 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    YOURE WELCOME!!!

  • @slipstreamerjim9688
    @slipstreamerjim968811 ай бұрын

    ❤🙏🙏🙏Thank you!

  • @soulance8342
    @soulance83425 ай бұрын

    I see those wizards, they look niiice!

  • @RLRSKATR1
    @RLRSKATR111 ай бұрын

    😂😂I carry the broom in my car too, even thou I'm a quad skater imma gonna keep watching you, I want to skate backwards like that....glad u mentioned the hockey experience

  • @elizabethdemeree8410
    @elizabethdemeree841011 ай бұрын

    Of course you have good taste in music too😎🫶🏻💞

  • @stuarthys9879
    @stuarthys9879Ай бұрын

    Interesting to see the comparison between inline and freestyle skiing! I think of inline as being skiing on concrete!

  • @squidwardtortillini8816
    @squidwardtortillini8816 Жыл бұрын

    This video is perfect timing for me. I was just wondering how I could get better at fakie!

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Yess! I'm trying to learn how to get better at it looking over the other shoulder

  • @virgiliod.9436
    @virgiliod.9436 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial and skating. My mind is ready but my body is not. ha! I understand it all but my strength is not there. I know I should skate more; that's the only solution. Just like singing, you sing more to gain strength and skill.

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Practice practice practice. It's all about progression. Mastery doesn't exist

  • @vincentc2466
    @vincentc2466Ай бұрын

    Wow 4:39 is exactly me. I've been trying to mimic u in practice and couldn't get it down. Thanks i cant wait to get back out there tmrw

  • @vincentc2466

    @vincentc2466

    Ай бұрын

    Tried your way today. Feels a little awkward having my center of gravity lean all the way over but now I can actually see. Will keep practicing thanks

  • @lordenix
    @lordenix11 ай бұрын

    hey man, really enjoying the videos after just finding your channel! im looking to get back into rollerblading but never really been sure what kinda skates im looking for. i love, love, LOVE how you just cruise around the city in and out of traffic. you have any brands that you vouch for? im not looking for top of the line but something that is well made?

  • @heiako5934
    @heiako593411 ай бұрын

    Don't laugh but I never realised that we can do the same exercices on ice with rollerblades. Like I always just rolled with rollerblades and exercices on ice (completely new to it) Thank you for openning my smol brain ^^' If you can't go on Ice, do rollerblade btw I saw your short and my passion came back the edit is amazing and the way you both rolled was 🔥(Think it was rollerblade way/path in NY if I'm not mistaken) 🌹

  • @highdiverpro1236
    @highdiverpro1236 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the video definitely explained every aspect of skating backwards for beginners to pros, (Question; what site did u get your White powerslide next skates off of?)

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually ordered those directly from powerslide but your local skate shop should have them too

  • @deni8688
    @deni868811 ай бұрын

    Can you please share you music playlist with each video. I’m not a skater (i plan to try it) but love watching you. Music choices out of this world 🇬🇧

  • @kevinchoy5961
    @kevinchoy59618 күн бұрын

    Wish I got into skating earlier, looks like a sport I would like without causing damage to the knees too much.

  • @elizabethludden7182
    @elizabethludden7182 Жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video explaining how you film yourself? The fast shots through cars in NYC are really cool.

  • @CainVibezz

    @CainVibezz

    8 ай бұрын

    he has a go pro mounted on a stick

  • @topspeed1st
    @topspeed1st Жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile on the basketball court behind at 7:43, a guy is trying to create his own blooper reel. 🏀

  • @fernandosantos566

    @fernandosantos566

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣😁

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    I didnt even see that! He was just trying to get the ball in his court haha

  • @RodrigoOliveira-bz9zd
    @RodrigoOliveira-bz9zd9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the masterclass! Insane warmup! Just a question... for that trickery, do you even need to rock your wheels or something? I'm a total noob and I definitely can't tell.

  • @delivereyes2479
    @delivereyes2479 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vid bro... Hey what kind of blades do you use?

  • @PPLCALLMETONI
    @PPLCALLMETONI Жыл бұрын

    Do you think you could do a beginner skate tutorial…explaining weight shifting and the ins and outs etc…this is my first Time visiting your channel and I’m thinking about getting into skating

  • @DAF.SA.78SOUTH
    @DAF.SA.78SOUTH Жыл бұрын

    Hey jst came bak frm london and they have a huge group that skate around london city it look so cool i brought some skates to join now i cant stop wheels on wheels lessgo plus im frm Australia

  • @Noobwitha_Hat
    @Noobwitha_Hat Жыл бұрын

    Hey, you should make a tutorial for backward skating transitions if they’re as good as this video!

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm working on it, as soon as I'm not slammed with work haha

  • @stevedyer13
    @stevedyer13 Жыл бұрын

    What's your go to skates? What skates do you own. I'm getting back in to blading but mine are cheap Rollerblade from Dicks I used to aggressive skate in early 2000s but I like the fast now going backwards just curious what's your collection look like?

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    My collection is a bit nuts right now, but these are the Rollerblade Twister XT's which I love and are amazing out of the box. (mine are customized here, but the boot is great)

  • @ohkaygoplay
    @ohkaygoplay11 ай бұрын

    Taking notes for my quads, because I'm still nervous at turning around at speeds faster than 3mph.

  • @dlehmann8353
    @dlehmann835311 ай бұрын

    Where do recommend we get our skates? I haven't skated in YEARS! and Miss it so much.. have some crazy stories from the time in NYC... in any event.. where do you suggest we buy our skates?

  • @mimijdogwood
    @mimijdogwood Жыл бұрын

    Now I’m curious I would like to see your hockey videos if you are this amazing on rollerblades I can only image how great in hockey please share some

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I dont have any hockey videos, I'd love to change that though

  • @ultimatesteve
    @ultimatesteve5 ай бұрын

    im never going to wizrd skate but i feel like being able to do stuff like that would translate well over to hockey.

  • @Shimmy8
    @Shimmy811 ай бұрын

    Do you use 90mm wheels? What kind of skates are you teal and pink skates? They are awesome.

  • @philoki
    @philoki Жыл бұрын

    a little stuttering coming through, but I am so glad you still make these tutorials! so helpful! :)

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, more tutorials coming soon and deff more stuttering coming soon! It's a package deal ;)

  • @user-nq6jb8mb5k

    @user-nq6jb8mb5k

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow, as if he's not already subconscious or struggling with it you have to hit below the belt

  • @happycustomer3448
    @happycustomer3448 Жыл бұрын

    I use the regular type od rollerskates. But I normally dance. But one of my dance partners wants me to use roller blades. Share tips.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅

  • @omanitztristen
    @omanitztristen10 ай бұрын

    One thing I am having trouble with is turning the opposite direction from where I'm opening. For example, looking over my right shoulder and having my right foot back, it's easy to turn to the left (the direction my back is facing). However, when trying to turn the other way (where my chest is pointing when I open up) it's hard to keep my right leg leading behind me and still turn. I see on your video you seem to be bringing your feet almost in line with each other when turning towards your chest and almost pushing out with your trailing leg (front leg if you're going backwards). It's hard to tell in the video the exact foot position when you are turning though. Is this the technique I should be trying to mimic?

  • @derkernspalter
    @derkernspalter Жыл бұрын

    Just when i start learning to skate backwards. :)

  • @thestutteringskater

    @thestutteringskater

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the Kismet!!

  • @ebinshahran2580
    @ebinshahran2580 Жыл бұрын

    The best tutor and the cutest wife 💛💐

  • @davelee6002
    @davelee6002 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vibe man. I'm in NYC, any way I can come hang with you? Not at your level, as I haven't skated since 2000.

  • @4mbuush
    @4mbuush Жыл бұрын

    GYYAAAAATT aye pause tho 😂

  • @hectorste1
    @hectorste110 ай бұрын

    When I was a teenager I would blade , I would hit skate parks and go down the ramps . It’s been almost 15 years since the last time I skated . I’m looking into buying new blades , do you have any recommendations?

  • @7641_islands
    @7641_islands11 ай бұрын

    Please try the removable inline doop powerslide