Most people visit Hyde Park to go boating, but the tree-lined pathway is best for skaters. So, use this space to commute quickly to your destination. You may also find cyclists here. Whether it is your school or to the grocery store skateboarding will save you both time and money.
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Place one foot directly in front of the other, keep your knees bent and core engaged. Learn the three best ways to stop using your toe stop, from lunging and gliding your toe stop across the floor to a slow halt, a T-stop with your wheels, to a plough stop — this is where you push your legs into a star shape and keep your weight forward.
When you've covered all the basics from rolling forward, stopping, falling safely, transition from forwards and back — learn how to stop backwards.
There are a range of other skills for navigating streets like London or skate parks, from being able to step over objects, hop, and use other techniques to conquer bobbly pedestrian crossings and uneven surfaces. Learn how to spot different surfaces too! You can get really easily caught out by bouncy tarmac. You can also integrate roller skates in your workout to build-up strength and learn how to balance — try this Skate Tone video to see what it's like. Where to roller-skate around London If you've got some moves, you can check out one of London's skateparks which are mostly now open , from Clapham Common to Southbank.
Roller skaters and bladers can also skate on cycle routes in London's popular parks. Marawa Rose Gold Impala Skates Where to buy roller skates Here are some retailers where you can find roller skates, roller blades and protective gear online, for kids and adults.
Argos : Your go-to for budget inline skates for little ones. They even have Frozen print. SkateHut: Find everything you need on SkateHut — quad skates, kids' skates, inline skates — plus all the protective gear. We're just waiting to get good enough to justify a purchase of Moxi Lolly quad skates… Flaneurz : Super-cool French brand Flaneurz take your favourite trainers and Doc Martens and turn them into roller skates.
Impala : Pastel, metallic, jungle print, floral… Impala 's got the cutest quad skates as well as inline skates and skateboards. London Skate Crew in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens specialises in jam dance skating, quad skating and inline skating, as well as kids' classes.
For adults looking for that new challenge, Nordic skiing is a fun idea. Rollerski classes in Victoria Park get you ready for cross-country skiing season, on wheels. Or try the London Nordic Ski Club.
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