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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Artistic roller skating coaching | 12/11/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Where can I find an artistic roller-blading coach around Plano, TX (near Dallas)? The few roller ... A: I just had one of my competitive skaters move to Plano so he's been checking out the rinks in that ... | ||
| what is better 'roller skating or inline skating for 3yr old..' | 11/11/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: i'd like to know whether inline skating is better or roller skating for kids. A: My experience is that kids will learn faster, and not be quite as afraid, if they start out on ... | ||
| Skating | 11/5/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have been playing roller hockey for about a year and i can't skate real fast i have like the ... A: So your balance is somewhere in the middle of not being bad but not being consistently good. ... | ||
| COMBINED ROLLER SKATING RINK & MINI GOLF | 11/5/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I am based in New Zealand & have found cap in the Market for Entertainment area for the area I live ... A: Rinks vary in size. The average rink floor around here is 75' x 180'. Of course you could go ... | ||
| Skating | 10/29/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have been playing roller hockey for about a year and i can't skate real fast i have like the ... A: Before we talk about your skates, let me ask this? How is your balance when you skate? Are you ... | ||
| Concrete Roller Skating Floor | 9/21/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I live in West Africa and we want to construct a concrete/Terrazzo skating floor. The people here ... A: If you would like a lot of people skating at your rink, this will be very tight to try to include ... | ||
| outdoor quad roller skating 101 | 9/19/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I'm a complete study in total frustration. I'm a 55 year old woman who would love to pick-up roller ... A: Because I'm not in your area I can't give you a specific name but if you stop at any local roller ... | ||
| Inline and Quad | 8/21/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I skated quad artistic during my teen years, then went to ice. I have also figure skated on inlines ... A: Sure you can use inlines to compete against quad skaters in solo dance, it's just that you rarely ... | ||
| best inline skates for beginners | 4/7/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have a 6 years old son he is quite good in roller skating and he is under training with a best ... A: I now have a better understanding of your sons ability and where his coach is leading him. I didn't ... | ||
| best inline skates for beginners | 4/6/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have a 6 years old son he is quite good in roller skating and he is under training with a best ... A: Because I don't know much about your sons skating level and what his goals are I can't recommend a ... | ||
| best inline skates for beginners | 4/4/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have a 6 years old son he is quite good in roller skating and he is under training with a best ... A: If your son is already training the with a good coach, your best bet is to ask the coach what inline ... | ||
| skating/hockey | 3/14/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I've been skating for a while now, and seem to be struggling with the same things over and over, ... A: I'm so glad things are going a little better since your last message. There's really not a ... | ||
| skating/hockey | 3/10/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I've been skating for a while now, and seem to be struggling with the same things over and over, ... A: I think you're biggest enemy is your own expectations of yourself. If things work pretty well at a ... | ||
| Roller Skate Shops | 2/7/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I am visiting Orlando Florida next month. I want to buy good Inline/quad wheels for 10 year old, who ... A: Because I'm not in the Florida area, I can't suggest a specific place. I would suggest that you ... | ||
| Stretching a plastic boot skate | 1/18/2011 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Good afternoon Pat, I happen to own a RB Solo Tribe (V.2) Size 8.0 US and since I ordered them from ... A: I'm afraid your best option is to return the skates for a larger size. If you try to heat them ... | ||
| Re: Can traditional roller skates hurt the ankles? | 12/21/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I used to skate on traditional rollers. However, about 5 years ago had an accident that left my ... A: I wish I could answer your question but my first thought is to ask your doctor what he thinks so you ... | ||
| Opening a skating rink | 11/18/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I was reading some posts about the girl in Chicago wanting to open a rink.....This is also MY ... A: I really don't have much to do with building and opening a roller rink, I just teach skating. ... | ||
| Brakes for Mongoose in-line skates | 11/12/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: My son has a pair of low-end Mongoose in-line skates that he loves. Within 2 months of getting ... A: I'm sorry I can't give you a specific place but I would try a sports store that sells the Mongoose ... | ||
| Floor for proposed new skate facility | 10/25/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could answer the folloeing question. I am planning on opening a new skate ... A: I'm sorry it took me so long to answer your question but I'll tell you what I know. In my ... | ||
| buying rollerblades in DC | 9/18/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I just moved to DC (Georgetown area) and want to buy rollerblades, is there a shop close by (I'm on ... A: Well, I wish I would help you out but I'm in Illinois and really don't know of any specific places ... | ||
| balance practice and blade alignment | 9/8/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I am 42 and have started learning how to roller blade about two weeks ago. I am having trouble with ... A: My guess as to why your right ankle rotates out is probably because you're new to roller blading. ... | ||
| Looking for rollerblade lessons in Delaware | 8/1/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I am looking to improve my basic rollerblade skills but have not been able to find someone qualified ... A: The only rinks in Delaware that I know of are listed below. Try contacting the ones that are close ... | ||
| Trouble turning on quads | 7/18/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Even though I was terrified I have managed to master the basics and bought some quads recently as I ... A: There could be a couple reasons why your left skate pulls the right. 1) The plate is ... | ||
| Rollerblade help and info | 7/13/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Hey RollerBob, I needed some info and help for choosing the right Wheels and choosing the best way ... A: I think you may have sent your questions to the wrong person since it's addressed to RollerBob. I ... | ||
| blades | 7/8/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Can you tell me if a wheel with an APEC 5 bearing can be used and fit a ILQ 9 bearing? I have been ... A: Bearings are bearings. The outside diameter is always the same, it's the inside whole that the ... | ||
| BULDING ANKLE STRENGTH | 6/1/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Pat, I am getting back into speed skating and I want to drop the beans on a nice pair of low cut ... A: If you're sure you want to speed skate again, then go ahead and buy the skates. But in the ... | ||
| roller skating rink | 5/9/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: i am a roller derby referee.. i know you have heard of USARS. but are you familiar with W.F.T.D.A. ... A: I'm sorry but I'm not able to help you with your questions. I really don't have anything to do with ... | ||
| Skates to Donate | 4/24/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Pat, I have two pair of "quad" roller skates that I no longer use, due to my age: One pair is ... A: I'm sorry to hear you're giving up skating, it's such good exercise. I'm not sure where you're ... | ||
| brake on the roller blade | 4/21/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Today I went out to skate and the brake on my rollerblade is down even with the wheels so I couldn't ... A: It's pretty hard to tell you how to adjust your brake without seeing it or at least knowing what ... | ||
| Marathon skates | 4/20/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I want to try a marathon and right now I have K2 Exos with 8o wheels. I want to try upgrading my ... A: I think it's a personal choice but remember the larger the wheel the further you roll using less ... | ||
| How do I remove quad roller skating apparatus from skating boots? | 4/2/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have a pair of quad roller skates onto which the axles, wheels, etc. are all attached to one metal ... A: Putting the plates back on the boots with screws is very easy as that's how most skate boots are ... | ||
| Shin pains during hockey | 4/1/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I play roller hockey i had played for years without these shin pains however its been a solid 2 ... A: Well, I can't say for certain because I'm not a doctor but my guess is that because of the stiffness ... | ||
| inline 3 wheel or 4 wheel | 4/1/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: should my 10 yrs son should skate on 3x100 or 4x100 wheel. Pls let me know the advantages & ... A: I talked to one of the speed coaches at our rink and this is what he advises: Unless your son is ... | ||
| rollerblade wheels are too fast | 3/31/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: i received a very nice pair of rollerblades as a gift, but they are a bit too advanced for me i ... A: Sure you can switch them to a smaller wheel and that will help you to go a little slower. Yes, you ... | ||
| Aggressive skates | 3/23/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have a problem in that the right skate fits perfectly but my left foot is slightly wider than my ... A: I'm sorry Chris, I didn't realize they had the plastic shell. I do know some skates are made of a ... | ||
| Aggressive skates | 3/23/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have a problem in that the right skate fits perfectly but my left foot is slightly wider than my ... A: You can try a couple things to make the toe area a little wider for your left skate. Sometimes if ... | ||
| lessons | 3/21/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: where in Chicago can i go to learn besides the rink to learn skating from a professional like U? ... A: They usually don't teach skating anywhere other than roller rinks unless maybe at a Park District or ... | ||
| floors | 3/12/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: i want to open a roller skating rink and i wanted to know what are some kind of floors i can use on ... A: The types of wood flooring you could use are: Maple (which is the most widely used) Parquet, ... | ||
| roller derby/tile floor | 3/2/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I was wondering if any tile floor was suitable to skate on. We are a roller derby league looking for ... A: I would say it's best to stay away from tile floors unless they're made of a semi soft rubber. Your ... | ||
| Possible equipment change (update) | 2/18/2010 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: Hey, Pat. Thanks for considering my question. I've been roller skating since I was 8 years old ... A: You are very welcome Wendy. I am so glad that things worked out so you can continue to skate. ... | ||
Inline Skating and Roller Skating/Blading
Answers by Expert:
Pat Palmer
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
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 30 years. I coach competitive dance teams and teach anyone from the beginner skater up and through Gold Medal skaters.
Experience
I'm a certified coach and have credentials from both the Roller Skating Association International and
USA Roller Sports which is recgonized by the US Olympic Committee.
Education/Credentials
I am certified through USA Roller Sports and the Rolling Skating Association International
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