Hey anyone with color labs? Please show me your skates! 🥰 I need inspiration lol!

So I’m about to get some Color Labs but also need to narrow down a plate. I have an Avenger hanging around that I bought on a humbug. Kinda nervous because it has a different kingpin angle than what I’m currently on (Roll Line Mistral) and wondering how big the learning curve might be.

Next week will be one year since I was determined to learn how to skate. Overall I’m super proud of myself. I have social anxiety so just me getting out and going to the rink alone to learn was a breakthrough. I didn’t learn as much as I initially wanted to but realize now that learning isn’t linear and to just keep celebrating my wins 🎉 I want to be more intentional this upcoming year. Really practicing more, work on pivots and turns and musicality.

For anyone dealing with winter & snow, where are your practice spots? What type of skills, drills & skating are you focusing on? I have a small 6x8 area on my third floor that’s hardwood 6x8 area in my garage with linoleum over plywood (cold AF though) Local rinks I miss my outdoors practice & can’t wait for warmer weather.

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?