AboutLezly Ziering Expertise Ask me technical questions about how to skate, where to skate in N.Y.C., what to look for in a skate, where to learn to skate indoors or outdoors in N.Y.C. Where to buy traditional skates (quads). Do not ask things like - give me a list of skates from the best to the least desireable or prices of inline skates.
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Past/Present clients Head instructor & Director of Lezly Skate School since 1979 where I have taught in excess of 10,000 skaters both traditional & inline skating. I trained most of the cast of "Starlight Express" (Broadway & road companies) & have coached Donald Sutherland & Michael O'Keefe for film roles involving skating.I am the artistic advisor to the New York Express Roller Dance Co. & founder & chairman of the Central Park Dance Skaters Assoc.
I just bought some new roller blades with good bearings and abec--much better than my old Target ones. The problem is they are too good--I don't have as much control because they go too fast. I have wiped out a couple of times going down hills. Is there a way to adjust something on the wheels so they don't go so fast?
Answer Pam,
You say "I just bought some new roller blades with good bearings and abec-" There is a number that follows ABEC, without which I have no idea how your bearings are rated. I would guess they are ABEC 7 or 9 which is most usual for the inline skates sold today. You could have the shop where you bought the skates switch them for ABEC 3 bearings - Such a downgrade, however is my least favorite option.
The best solution is to find a qualified instructor to teach you the techniques (hill turns & controlled descent etc.) to deal with the changing outdoor terrain.
If you are in the New York vicinity, I could be your best option. My outdoor classes would make you secure on hills so that you would not have to think twice about downgrading your hot new skates. I have been teaching both indoor & outdoor classes since 1979. My next outdoor 4 week course begins on May 5th.
You can check out Lezly Skate School on the web at www.SkateGuru.com or you can call 212 777-3232 to register.
I would love to take the anxiety out of your outdoor skating experience.
Roll On!!!..............Lezly (SkateGuru@aol.com)
