I was considering getting a very thin, industrial-type rug to use for small space practice in my garage. One reason is that the car drags in a lot of water and even if I mop it up, the floor is slippery. The other reason is I thought it might be easier to start with less friction when trying to learn new moves like strut walk. Anyone had any luck with doing something like this?

Anyone who has the originals and the new 2025 edition notice any notable differences?

Hi Skate Family! For more than 10 years I’ve wanted to learn how to skate, but I kept putting it off and the desire to skate never left. Fear just kept me from starting. Not anymore. I’ve been learning from the best “SK8SHOT YouTube channel”. My skates are on the way, and I’m ready to begin. I’ll be sharing my practice—falls, progress, and all. If you have advice, please drop it below. Thank you!

Anyone ever just sit down and write out a little bit about all the different rhythm skate styles? I did 😂 I will put some here and please join in and add things that I have missed! NY/NY - seems based in house music. Lots of pivots, trains and trios, figure 8’s, footwork on the 2,4,6 and 8 beat. Chicago- JB or James Brown. Footwork. Four corners, Big Wheel, Buckey Walk. ATL - real swaggy, ryding. Leg crossing, claps and stomps on the beat. Seems faster than the other rhythm styles except for …. Philly - Fast backwards looking over their left shoulder is their claim to fame. Cleveland - jumps! Stomping on beat (literally mesmerizing), group skating. Striding. Detroit - high kicks, intricate footwork using their toe stops, group formations. Cali - LA based. Sliding on fibers. Smooth. I like how they customize dress shoes into skates. St Louis - couple and ballroom skating. G slide DMV area - snappin. 180 degree pivots on one leg. Footwork. Like how there is someone else skating with them to support the “snap”. What’s your favorite style???

Ordered new skates about a month ago and they arrived wayyyyy earlier than expected. Beyond happy with the design and feel. Can’t wait to take my skating to the next level. On my way to the rink right now 🥳🥳🥳