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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Brake Quality | 10/30/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: ShortHas rollerblade break quality - specifically hardness -deteriorated over the years? Details: ... A: Well, I wish I could answer your question but I'm not that familiar with blade brakes. I deal more ... | ||
| buying replacement axles for my skates | 10/29/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: This is (park) Paul. I have to locate more axles for my inline skates. I need the following: ... A: Paul, I don't understand this question - you need axels - you refer me to a site that carries the ... | ||
| Using sidewalk skates at a rink? | 10/24/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: I remember my mom telling me when I was a little girl that roller rinks wouldn't let you use ... A: Rachel, Unless your daughters' wheels are metal I see no reason to believe that she would be ... | ||
| skate | 10/23/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: How you doing today? I`m 28 yrs old,i dont know how to skate.. I want to skate from my home to ... A: Sanju, I just responded to a very similar question - I will share the info I sent in that instance ... | ||
| where does the energy | 9/30/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: where does the energy come from and where does it go in rolling derby? A: I'm not quite sure I understand your question. Can you explain what information you're looking for ... | ||
| stopping | 9/15/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: I skated some in college, and I haven't done it since. Now, six years later, I've finally purchased ... A: Tiffany, The first thing you must understand is that stopping works best when you bend your knees ... | ||
| new to skating- help | 9/9/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I am 55 years old. I live right across the street from a huge walking park where one can also ... A: Skating is a great sport.....good for your! Outdoor skates are a personal preference. But do not ... | ||
| straps for inline skates | 8/30/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: I just purchase a pair of Mystic youth size 10-13 inline skates for my daughter from a consignment ... A: Angela, THIS IS A DIFFICLT PROBLEM TO SOLVE. IT SEEMS THAT MOST SHOPS DO NOT DO THIS KIND OF WORK ... | ||
| Ankle Pain when Rollerblading | 8/21/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I loved rollerblading as a kid and recently purchased landrollers to start running with my dog. ... A: I believe these are the skates with only 2 wheels on each skate, correct? I don't know anyone ... | ||
| skates that have wheels that rocker | 8/20/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: i'm looking for skates that are adjustable so the 2 middle wheels can rocker down. I would also like ... A: Sharon, Sorry I haven't gotten back to you till now - I've been away for a couple of weeks & just ... | ||
| inline | 8/12/2008 | Lezly Ziering |
| Q: im planning to buy myself a pair of roller skates. i hav skated in e past when i was little but not ... A: Alicia, It's difficult to answer your properly because 1. Prices in Australia are going to be ... | ||
| Roller Rinks | 8/12/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: i would like to start a roller Skating business,I will be building it from scratch and would like if ... A: This is the same reply I sent to another person asking about building a rink. The layout of your ... | ||
| Salomon Inline Skates Parts | 8/9/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: One of my Salomon Inline Skates DR70 cuff was broken. Can you tell me where I can buy a new one. ... A: Salomon is a hard company to contact or find much info about online but here's what information I've ... | ||
| Starting a roller skating rink in Costa Rica | 8/7/2008 | Pat Palmer |
| Q: I have lived in Costa Rica for 20 years. I wrote the first guidebook to this country, have had ... A: I personally have never been involved with the planning and building of a skating rink. I teach ... | ||
| Skating Rink from the ground up | 7/20/2008 | Pat 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 skating | 7/18/2008 | Pat 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 brakes | 7/17/2008 | Pat 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 cover | 7/14/2008 | Lezly 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!!? | 7/13/2008 | Lezly 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 repair | 7/1/2008 | Lezly 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 Skates | 6/28/2008 | Lezly 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 left | 6/27/2008 | Pat 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 advice | 6/23/2008 | Lezly 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.. | 6/20/2008 | Pat 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 downhill | 6/13/2008 | Pat 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 Skates | 6/11/2008 | Pat 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 NJ | 6/6/2008 | Lezly 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 Problem | 6/5/2008 | Pat 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 Skate | 6/5/2008 | Pat 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 Skate | 6/4/2008 | Pat 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/calves | 6/3/2008 | Lezly 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 skating | 6/2/2008 | Pat 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? | 5/31/2008 | Pat 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 Skates | 5/29/2008 | Pat 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? | 5/28/2008 | Pat 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 Rink | 5/18/2008 | Pat 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 tests | 5/15/2008 | Pat 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 tests | 5/13/2008 | Pat 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 inline | 5/13/2008 | Pat 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 reconstruction | 4/26/2008 | Pat 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 ... | ||
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Inline Skating and Roller Skating/Blading
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Pat Palmer
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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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