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About Pat Palmer
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I feel I can answer most questions regarding the sport. I`m a registered Artistic Roller Skating Coach and have taught at various rinks for over 20 years. I coach competitive dance teams and teach anyone from the beginner skater to the very advanced skater.

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I'm a registered coach and have credentials from both the Roller Skating Association and USA Roller Sports which is recgonized by the US Olympic Committee.
   

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Quadline skates11/21/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I have a cheap pair of roller derby skates that are very comfortable but unfortunately I want to use ...
  A: James.... You can buy outdoor wheels for your roller derby skates. They are a soft wheel so the ...
Quadline Skates11/21/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: Is there any place in the Washington dc area or whithing 150 miles of the Washington DC area that ...
  A: Because I'm not from your area I can't recommend a specific place but if you went into a roller rink ...
rink size11/17/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: can you please recommend a size for the rink floor for a population of about 30,000 persons.
  A: Rink sizes vary depending on what size building you can obtain. An average size floor that can ...
skating11/4/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: my name is torri. i am 10 years old and love to skate. i have old skates from my grandmas and just ...
  A: I think my best advice to you would be to keep working on different skills like skating backward, ...
skating11/3/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: my name is torri. i am 10 years old and love to skate. i have old skates from my grandmas and just ...
  A: I'm glad you love to skate but before I can answer your question I need you to answer a couple ...
FOR THE KIDS IN MY TOWN10/15/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I,m from tunica,ms and there nothin for the kids to do and how do i go by trying to get one build in ...
  A: To build a roller rink you would need to find someone who could afford to build a rink. I don't ...
Size of rink8/27/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: Do you think there can be pillars or poles in the middle of the rink if the rink is used for public ...
  A: Pillars or poles are not very desirable in the middle of the skating floor although I have skated in ...
Flooring / Advice8/3/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I'm sure you've skated on various types of floors. I've heard of the new Skatecourt type flooring, ...
  A: I have never personally skating on this type of floor but I do know that it's mainly used in my ...
roller skates7/27/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I have my indoor roller skates from 40 years ago. They are in excellent condition. Can I use them ...
  A: If you haven't used your skates in 40 years you may want to have a roller rink look them over before ...
begginer on rollerblades7/22/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I am 38 years old and new to rollerblading. I went to a store and I found 2 used rollerblades, the ...
  A: You definitely don't want a skate that makes your toes hurt. So, my suggestion is to get the size ...
Places to skate7/22/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: Love dance skating and I have skated NYC streets and Central Park but I will be in Long Island for a ...
  A: Sheridan, All the iarge rinks - Roxy, Skate Key & Empire closed in 2007. The only places to skate in ...
junk skates7/11/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I just bought these mongoose brand skates from some dude on craigs list. The have cloth boots in ...
  A: Mongoose skates are mostly used for beginner skaters. There's a resistance in the wheel which ...
Replacement Wheels7/10/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I have a pair of Inline Roller Blades that were given to me sometime ago. THey are in still good ...
  A: It would be pretty hard to guess what size wheel came with the skates without seeing them but I'd ...
inline skating kr3w names7/4/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: what is a cool name for my inline krew cuz we cant figure it out??
  A: Hey Rusty, Tell me a little bit about you and your krew and maybe I can figure out a name. 1) ...
inline skating7/1/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: What kind of inline skates should i get that are under $150?
  A: There are many different kinds of skates under $150.00 so I can't really recommend a particular one. ...
inline skating7/1/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: what brand of aggressive inline skates should i get?
  A: I'm sorry but I can't answer your question. There are many brands and many different prices. You ...
inline skating6/25/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: What size would I be if I'm a size-11 sneaker and a little bit of a wide foot?
  A: I'm afraid that's a hard question to answer. With each brand, the sizes run just a little bit ...
New to Quad Skates6/22/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: My friend and I saw a roller derby match and she wants to try out in the fall so we both bought ...
  A: Vanessa, You need more than “car-free smooth surfaces where we can learn”. If you saw the last bout ...
Wow! So many kinds6/9/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: Im a beginer roller blader. After looking online, there are so many kinds of blades to choose from. ...
  A: Because there are so many kinds of blades I would suggest you go to a couple sports stores and try ...
adjusting brake6/8/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: I LOVE them but the brake seems too high...it is hard for me to access and brake with it. I am only ...
  A: Linda, Since I am not familiar with the K2 Exotech I had to do some research. None of the skate ...
Protective Gear..6/3/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: Im have just bought a pair of PIC-Skates (artistic inline skates resembling figure skates), and I ...
  A: I wish I could help you but I'm not that familiar with all the safety equipment so it would be hard ...
Looking for an Artistic Coach5/28/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: Pat, My sister and nephews just moved from New Jersey to Atlanta and are anxious to find a new ...
  A: Because I'm from Illinois, I'm sure sure what rinks in Georgia offer artistic skating. Your best ...
Learner's skates5/28/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: My 9 yr old son has started learning using learner's skates(Quads roller skates). His tuitor is ...
  A: I'm not exactly sure what Level 1, 2, 3 or for is for. Does he take group lessons or private ...
New wheels5/27/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: I have gone rollerblading on a local bike path a couple of times and the other day my wheels cracked ...
  A: Teri, I will answer your question, however, my advise to you would to invest in a good pair of ...
roller skating5/14/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: It has been 15 years or better since I have skated, and am now in my 50's. I know my ankles are very ...
  A: Welcome back to skating and yes skating on a regular basis will bring your muscles back and rid the ...
USING RINK SKATES OUTDOORS4/25/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: i just got a pair of rink skates,it ssays its for in/outdoor use,but the wheels are plastic.Can i ...
  A: Victoria, I'm sorry I took so long to answer you - I have been in the hospital & out of commission ...
Teaching my friend4/24/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: i have recently begun teaching a friend how to skate. I have been skating for years, but as i taught ...
  A: It's hard to answer your question because I don't know what you're trying to teach your friend. If ...
wheels4/23/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I bought my roller blades a couple years ago and never used them because I found out I was ...
  A: If the wheels don't roll and the skates have been sitting for a couple years, I would try putting a ...
Couple new to skating.4/22/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: My girlfriend and I are wanting to pick up rollerblading this summer as a fun activity as well as ...
  A: Stephen, I'm sorry I took so long to answer you - I have been in the hospital & out of commission ...
Speed of a roller blade4/8/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: Recently, I purchased Rollerblade Astro 10.0, today I tried them on, however they are much more ...
  A: I wish I had an answer for you. The Astro 10.0 has a larger wheel and the bearings are rated as ...
roller skating rink3/18/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I am thinking of opening a roller skating rink in my town. It is fairly small, with a population of ...
  A: I wish I could answer that question. All I can say is do some research. There are quite a few ...
inline\aggressive skating question3/16/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: My name is Chaner and you answered one of my questions a little while back, about 7 months ago. At ...
  A: .....good to hear from you again. Regarding your left turn: It's hard to tell without actually ...
outdoor rollerskating3/15/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: I am in my mid fifties, very active, have flat feet, and 6 months post-op for a bunionectomy. I ...
  A: Kathy, Given your history, as you have stated here & the fact that you used to skate in quads & ...
roller skating lesson plans3/12/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I am beginning a unit on roller skating and will have skates for 5 weeks. I work with 2nd and 3rd ...
  A: I'll give you an outline that we use for our kids classes. It's a progressive learning outline with ...
adjustable rollerblades3/10/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I just got my son used adjustable rollerblades and I cannot seem to make them smaller. Currently the ...
  A: I wish I had a tip for you but if you've already adjusted your daughters skates then you already ...
Roller Skating3/6/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I am 42 years old and I just bought today roller skates. I use to use them allot with I was a ...
  A: Yes, you can bur quite a few calories skating. One hour of moderate roller skating burns 300 ...
skating rink floor2/28/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I am buying a building that was a skating rink. The flooring is still there and has to come up. Is ...
  A: Yes, there could be a market for your floor. I only know of a couple places where you could ...
fitting2/24/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: i am looking to order a pair of razor cult aggressive skates off the internet but i am not sure what ...
  A: Stuart, Generally, inline skates (unlike quads) run true to size. so if you are an 8, in all ...
fitting2/19/2009Lezly Ziering
  Q: I wear a size 8 shoe and am looking into buying a pair of quad skates online that are non returnable ...
  A: Cindy, First of all, I must say, this is not a good idea, because without being measured, or ...
Loose laces2/17/2009Pat Palmer
  Q: I had bought a new pair of inlines late last summer, and since the newer models all have just one ...
  A: You can always buy or make a support strap. It's a strap that goes around the ankle area and ...

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