Ironically just before this picture was taken I had complained that 3-point frames seemed like a marketing gimmick. Then one of my bolts came loose and the only indicator was the rattle, Mike Lin, is seen here helping me tighten the bolt.
Here I am leading the pack, my left foot set down was too early, my right foot should be further into the push when the left foot hits the ground.
Once again I lead the pack, with a really awful set down. Candy Wong is the one in the Toronto Inline Skate Club (TISC) skin suit in the foreground.
Its common for skaters to keep their hands behind their back, its common and as it turns out, wrong. In addition, what the hell are both skates doing on the ground at the same time?
See, its the same damned problem all over again, hands behind my back, feet together, (one should be pushing). And another problem, I'm all bent over at the small of my back, the bend should be at the ankles and knees, hardly anything in the lower back. Damn I've got a lot to work on.One final addition, Candy took a video of me skating here, the part where I take my jacket off while skating is an example of exceptionally poor technique.
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Hey Mike,
1 quick comment before I start: Every sport is full of idiotic politics, the question is whether or not you choose to involve yourself ;)
Ok, so the pics & vid. I had a chance to look at you skate while we were in Hamilton and I've got a bit of advice.
First, relax.
Secondly, recovery, recovery, recovery. You have zero recovery; it's almost a negative recovery. You need to concentrate on looping your legs/knees around and using the recovery to create momentum.
Third, swing those arms. It is not "wrong" to put your hands on your back but there is no point in doing so until your technique/balance are sufficient. Most skaters have poor arm swinging technique because they never do it; so do it... even when skating slow.
Fourth, pushing. Instead of thinking "don't push with the toe" think about pushing with all your wheels. Keep all your wheels on the ground for as long as possible.
Oh, and don't use 110's. Stick with 100's until your technique improves.
It will take some time but the end result will be greater stability and comfort. You'll be skating faster with less effort.
Cheers!
Andrew
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