So I've been practicing outdoors on tennis courts and empty parking lots 2-3 times a week for months now. I was happy with how much progress I was making and how comfortable I felt on my skates. Unfortunately, when I show up to the rink to put it all to the test I feel completely out of my element! The rink is so much smoother that I cant count on the muscle memory Ive built on pavement. I'm better than if I didnt practice at all, but much better outdoors. Have yall experienced this? How do you bridge the gap? I cant spend 60 dollars a week paying to practice at the rink exclusively.

gm sk8 fam I'm here in the Sunshine State. question where is a great place to practice besides a skating rink or garage

I just got my first pair of skates (Riedell Boosts) and in just an hour of skating my right inner ankle is rubbed raw! I tried adjusting the laces and even with them fully undone it didnt seem to help much. The stiffness on the boot is nothing like the floppy rentals that Ive grown accustomed to. Any advice would be great!

1. What are you rolling on these days? 2. If you could upgrade, what would you choose (within reason)? 3. Extra credit: if you could have any skates, what would it be? **Bonus points if you post pics! I’ll put my answers in the comments section…And, GO!