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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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Skating Rink from the ground up7/20/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I'm currently working for a Family Entertainment Company down in Georgia and we are going to be ...
  A: I can't really help you with the building phase and I've never been involved with that part of ...
left ankle rolls inward while skating7/18/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I am 56 year old female who has been roller blading for 7 years. I have noticed my left ankle ...
  A: Normally when an ankle turns in it's because your feet are too far apart. If you bring your feet ...
Roller blade brakes7/17/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I am a very amateur skater, and I have an old pair of roller blades that I loved because of the ...
  A: I found an article that explain the various types of braking systems. It's easier for me to direct ...
bearing cover7/14/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I had an issue while I decided to take apart my skates to clean and lubricate them. In the process, ...
  A: Marianne, I don't believe you'll be able to find replacements for those plastic shields. It's ...
cant find!!?7/13/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: hey lezly, i've been looking EVERYWHERE trying to find metal grind plates, but haven/t had any ...
  A: Ivan, Sorry to say - shops are not selling grind plates anymore. However, this is not the end of the ...
inline skate repair7/1/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: Can you tell me where I can buy a power strap for Salomon inline skates? I just purchased some on ...
  A: Laura, First let me say that there are skate shops that can replace a buckle. I have had the fortune ...
Wider Width In-Line Skates6/28/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I read with great interest your answer to another question about wider width in-line skates. My wife ...
  A: I wish I could give you a definite answer - the best I could do is a qualified Yes. Solomon used to ...
Change break from right to left6/27/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I saw your website when trying to find some help... I've bought a Rollerblade Spark 4.0 women's ...
  A: I think I found what you need. Here's a link that's on the Rollerblade website that has pictures ...
tech advice6/23/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I am 57 yrs old,rather heavy 102kg (over 220 lbs ),184cm ( touch over 6 ft ) on rollerblade 90mm ...
  A: Ray, I hate to turn down a request for information, but you are asking technical questions that ...
rollerblades and the wheels..6/20/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: When I am looking at roller blades to buy some skates say 80mm/84mm. Does that mean that the wheel ...
  A: Yes, when you see 'mm' that means the size of the wheel. I've never seen 2 different sizes listed ...
rollerblading downhill6/13/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I just rollerblading and have been doing it for maybe a couple weeks, and i got the hang of it but i ...
  A: Be careful going down hills until you're very steady on your skates. The only thing I can tell ...
Reselling Riedell Skates6/11/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Where would be a good place to resell unbroken in Riedell Skates and costumes in DuPage County? ...
  A: If you plan on listing them on the Artskate email group, make sure you tell people the style/model # ...
Rink at Montvale NJ6/6/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: .Do you have any info about a new roller rink opening in Chestnut Ridge, NY ...same owners of the ...
  A: David, There are definitely plans for a new roller rink opening in Chestnut Ridge, NY - & yes, it's ...
Tipping Forward Problem6/5/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Recently, I purchased a pair of Riedell indoor/outdoor skates. I haven't skated in 10 yrs. and I ...
  A: One to two things might be happening. 1) If you haven't skated for a while you could possibly be ...
Overweigh & Want to Skate6/5/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: OK. I am a very huge Roller Derby fan and actually want to try out for our team here in Chicago. ...
  A: The only rink I know of in Chicago is called "The Rink" it's located at: The Rink 1122 E 87th St ...
Overweigh & Want to Skate6/4/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: OK. I am a very huge Roller Derby fan and actually want to try out for our team here in Chicago. ...
  A: Riedell is a very popular and well build skate. They come in all price ranges but because, as you ...
thick ankles/calves6/3/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I want to get into roller blading but I have thick ankles/calves and am overweight. I like roller ...
  A: Leah, I have encountered this problem with a few of my students. The solution may be to buy a low ...
roller skating6/2/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: i would like to know if there is classes on artistic roller skating , i love skating i go every ...
  A: Most rink do not offer group type classes for artistic skating but the do offer classes on learning ...
inline vs quad - or maybe even both?5/31/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I tried roller skating recently, and fell in love with it. I've been looking for an activity to do, ...
  A: Learning both inlines and quads is like having the best of both worlds. It's a win, win situation. ...
Reselling Riedell Skates5/29/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Where would be a good place to resell unbroken in Riedell Skates and costumes in DuPage County?
  A: That's a tough question. I'm in DuPage County and am not aware of any shops where you could sell ...
can you help me out with a few questions?5/28/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Im new to inline skating and had a couple of questions about it. 1. I bought a brand new pair of ...
  A: I have read a little bit about the Bladerunner inline and for the money it sounds like a very nice ...
Roller Rink5/18/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I would like to know how to get started to build a roller rink here in Oceanside Ca. In North San ...
  A: I wish I could be more help but I only teach skating. I've never been involved with the building or ...
Inline skating proficiency tests5/15/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Hi! Wondering if you know where I can find information on testing in order to compete on inlines for ...
  A: How long have you skated on quads and have you ever competed? What type of skating did you do on ...
Inline skating proficiency tests5/13/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Hi! Wondering if you know where I can find information on testing in order to compete on inlines for ...
  A: Yes it's true that you must test before you can skate a Regional meet. Only the newer skaters are ...
quad to inline5/13/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: i have been rollar skaking for years but i would like to know how hard it is to swith from quad to ...
  A: Switching from quads to inlines isn't that hard. Yes, it's different but you'll adjust just fine ...
Skating after ACL reconstruction4/26/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I recently tore my ACL & meniscus after a ski fall. I am an artistic skater, and very concerned ...
  A: I suppose your doctor would be the one to ask about that. My opinion would be with the right kind ...
rollerblades4/23/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I purchased new inline skates yesterday. I'm 4'10 and 104 pounds. I do all of my skating in the ...
  A: Melissa, I'm surprised you didn't ask this question at your skate shop before you bought your ...
Rollerblade wheels4/13/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I have a pair of K2 rollerblades. I am 6'4" and weight about 260lbs it may seem odd but I really ...
  A: Patrick, Unfortunately there is no absolute answer to your problems - there are trade offs, which I ...
Vintage Roller Derby skates okay for outdoors?4/4/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I'm thinking about buying a pair of one of the many vintage Roller Derby skates that are found on ...
  A: Most people who buy vintage skates don't really use them....they collect them. I would not ...
Extra wide fitting3/30/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I moved to New York over a year ago, and would like to do more inline blading. The problem I have ...
  A: Nathan, You really have a problem! You are correct that going up in size is not the answer. ...
rollerblades3/28/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: ..I am 53 and in a little dilemma...I love to rollerblade but both my lower legs feel like the bones ...
  A: What you're feeling could be caused by a couple things. 1) If you're a new skater the muscles just ...
Inline vs Quad3/27/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: as the title says, i donīt know which type of skae to buy, because i would like to practice outdoors ...
  A: I didn't realize that hockey was played with quads. Over here in the US hockey teams use inlines as ...
roller skates vs roller blades3/24/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I used to skate a little when i was younger. I put on some skates this weekend and could not make ...
  A: Sandy, First of all I'd recommend roller (quad) skates for rink skating. I must say, however, that ...
speed skate suggestions3/19/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: I work at a roller rink and i'd like to buy some new speed skates to use while i'm working. i was ...
  A: Justin, Difficult to find good speed skates at the price you cite. I do believe the Labeda g80 will ...
sidewalk skates3/17/2008Lezly Ziering
  Q: what is the difference between sidewalk roller skates and rink roller skates
  A: Carmen, The main dirrerence between street skates & rink skates is the wheels. We prefer softer ...
Outdoor Quad Skating3/13/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I'm 42 and not pleased with the way my body is changing with age; i.e. excess fat and things are ...
  A: I know the feeling you're talking about very well but don't believe everything you read. One thing ...
flooring for inline skating2/27/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I work at a traditional health and fitness facility. One of our areas in a multipurpose court with ...
  A: Off the top of my head I would say don't allow any skates, inlines or quads, on your floor. They do ...
Roller Skates2/22/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: Where can I find a skate to fit a size 15 6E foot. I have a 14 year old boy who is interested in ...
  A: Because that size will be hard to find I would suggest you go to your local roller rink because they ...
foot support2/8/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: I just got new k2 rollerblades and when I tried them out the right foot (the side with the break) ...
  A: I wish I had so me great words of wisdom for you but there's only 2 things that could cause your ...
number of skates need to start a rink1/27/2008Pat Palmer
  Q: we have been donated a building to start up a roller rink in and have figured in all the cost except ...
  A: I asked the owner of the rink I teach at and here's how many we carry. In most sizes we have 30 ...

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