Mid life skater, you go for it! I just got back onto skates recently after 20 years break and had back surgery in late feb 2020 and refurbished 2 pairs of my vintage skates while I recoverred. A rink and a road pair. New lease on life with no pain. Deb you are an inspiration. I'm 48. I was an exceptional natural skater my whole young life. I thought I'd be a pro right off. Nup. Not bad, but I needed some refresher revision. I went to my local rink for my first session. By the second visit, I got to talking to people and made some new skate buddies. I also tried the beach cycleway near me. A bit too adventurous, but that will come with time and practice. Your outdoor skating vids helped a great deal. I think I still have fall and injury fear. I'm glad you address that. When I forget and listen to the music, I move really nicely. Please don't stop doing what you do! Totally love you!
You’ve got to be the best instructor for roller skating on YT. The world is you classroom, comments from ppl all over the globe, that’s gotta be amazing. I need a pr of your logo earrings. You got a great logo btw.
Not sure how I missed this the first time, but I was working on this yesterday and along comes your video today. I can’t wait to practice after watching this!
You make skating look easy, you're great at teaching how to do it, you know how to motivate... and last but not least you're so fun to watch. Love you DD!
Love this, like the running man on wheels!!!! Just got my new skates (Impala holographic) today, while still waiting on my Moxi’s... I’ve been skating since I could walk but have never tried this🛼🛼🛼 in my 42 years...yet
I friggen love you lady! I'm a mum of 3 who isn't nearly as fit or slim as I was in the past and I thought I was too old or it would be uncool for a mum to learn to skate. I used to inline skate as a kid and always wanted to quad skate but didn't have the opportunity. I purchased my 7yo daughter roller skates for her birthday recently and was inspired by you to give it a crack too. As someone who has struggled with body image since kids, and always worried about what people think, I'm so grateful for your positive attitude and incredible teaching style! I soon look forward to embarrassing my kids at the skate park (when I'm at that point haha). In the words of Mean Girls "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom 😜" Love from down under Australia ✌️
Do you have a basement you can maybe skate a little in? Or kitchen?? Also, we recently tried ice skating for the first time at an ice rink in Illinois and it was so funnnn!!! If you can skate on roller skates you can skate on ice skates. We had to wear a mask the entire time but it was worth it!!
I have no idea how more people haven't found you! I've been rollerblading for a while but recently I've had the urge to save up for some skates, and these videos are AMAZING for beginners! I can't wait to get my skates and try out these awesome moves. Thank you for explaining things so easily for us newbies!
My gosh, i have a huge skate crush on you! I love all your videos and im learning so much, so fast. Thank you for being awesome and easy to understand!
Ok so I tried this move tonight and plot twist: it’s actually quite easy! The only problem is the garage is so small so I only get the chance to do like two or 3 crossovers before I get to the wall. Ugh, what I wouldn’t give to skate at Deb’s rink!
Hi Deb... I've been waiting to get back to you, in June this year I broke my leg and shoulder while I was skating... A month ago my surgeon gave me the green light to skate again but I'm waiting until the new year just to get my mind and body fresh again .. I'm back working full-time and everything is great.. Very nervous about being back on my skates but I love my skating so much... It's good to be back. Thanks Deb, hope all is well for you
I needed this video so BAD!!! I watch a lot of jam skate videos & I've been try'n 2 break down the mechanics of this move for a while. I'll be try'n this @ the rink 2mrw...thnx Dirty...btw U look super cute & Christmassy in Ur silver top🤩🤩🤩
Hi Dirty Deb! Thank you for another great video. At 7:19, you do some really smooth footwork when you're going backwards. I wondered if you could do a tutorial for this move or if anyone could guide me to what it's called so I can learn how? :)
loved this! Will give it a whirl tomorrow at the netball courts all the way over in Australia! Wish I could do lessons in person from you. You crack me up and have so much wisdom 🛼 thanks for sharing
Oh wow that's what this move is called...I can do that 💃🏾💃🏾🤣😁 I can also do it backwards 💫💥💥.. I will have to find you on Instagram and Facebook to send you a vid of me in action lol Thanks Deborah 🙋🏾♀️💜💜💜
Would love to hear any tips on backward staking scissors (unsure if you have a video on it)? Thank you so much for your infectious enthusiasm and sharing your passion with us
I have a whole playlist "Backward Skating" that you should definitely check out. It has all sorts of videos there to help you from the basics to advanced.
Hello Deborah!! I'll try this. I laughed when you mentioned dyslexia for confusing yourself with the right and the left. My father is dyslexic and both he and I if rush us, we don't know which is the left and which is the right. I have some funny anecdotes. Falls on the skates for the same cause too ... haha. Thank you for your tutorials and your symphathy. Greetings and hugs from Uruguay!!!!
thank you, Deborah :) How do you maintain speed? Because especially outside you have lots of friction, but with this move you can't really push, can you?
Hello, how is everything? Look, you've been helping me in skating mode. Do I have a question to ask you? How do you start walking backwards with some vintage skates? A hug. By Jaime Reis.
I don't know if this comment will be seen, since I'm kind of behind the times, but I wanted to say thank you Dirty! You're teaching me so much and I'm transfixed!
NEW SUB here. So enlighten me whats the "Dirty" come from Debbie? Great content and inspiration all the way GF. You crack me up with your delivery but really cover things well, keep up the fantastic work
@@Osvaldohernanxez19737 nah. Last time I was in the hospital was when they put put in my first cast. The only thing that has happened since is getting a new cast that’s smaller and waterproof. I won’t be going back to the hospital, just the doctor where they do stuff for my leg.
Question...i just replaced my original impala wheels with pulse wheels(love them). To do these backcrosses should I be using smaller wheels for practicing this technique?
Please watch my video in the "Gear" playlist. There is one there titled "Wheels" and it should help you out a lot. Note, the most important issue is the compatibility of the wheel compound versus the surface of the floor. Generally, if you are skating inside, you need to have harder wheels. Video I referenced will help you.
The neighbor has a new girlfriend and I went skatin with them my whole 2 mile ride. She rides the longboard he was on a short board and I rollerskated.
Middle aged white lady here! I tried this last night and it went ok for a first attempt, but I found I slowed down after a few steps. Any thoughts? Thanks 😊🛼💕
This is meant for in between other strides. It will take a while for you to actually gain speed while doing this cross behind. In the meantime, practice :)
Yes girlfriend! You are rollin' it! lol Btw looking snazy to day! Love your top! There is absolutely no rollerskating here... Snow outside and X-mas tree taking up my rolling area inside... I am sitting in my sofa with skates on my feet... Rolling the light-up-wheels with my fingers... Longing for summer and hopefully no or less Covid... Love and light from snowy Norway!
I actually find this really scary. I’ll keep working on it 😃 I can balance well on one foot it’s the thinking required when you put it down to pick up the other 🤣
@@Dirtydeborahharry Thank You for taking the time to send me those links. I love watching your videos & you have inspired me to learn how to skate.. I would love to support you & your channel. I am 56 years old & have a bunion on my big toe..I weigh 190 pounds & have lost 69 pounds since the pandemic. TMI I know lol... My budget is $200.00 I am overwhelmed with the reviews on RUclips. Any more advise before I buy my 1st pair of skates. Its cold here & I wont skate until spring.THANKS
As a middle-aged white lady: your videos give me hope that I might have style one day!
hahahha! I love it!
Mid life skater, you go for it! I just got back onto skates recently after 20 years break and had back surgery in late feb 2020 and refurbished 2 pairs of my vintage skates while I recoverred. A rink and a road pair. New lease on life with no pain. Deb you are an inspiration. I'm 48. I was an exceptional natural skater my whole young life. I thought I'd be a pro right off. Nup. Not bad, but I needed some refresher revision. I went to my local rink for my first session. By the second visit, I got to talking to people and made some new skate buddies. I also tried the beach cycleway near me. A bit too adventurous, but that will come with time and practice. Your outdoor skating vids helped a great deal. I think I still have fall and injury fear. I'm glad you address that. When I forget and listen to the music, I move really nicely.
Please don't stop doing what you do! Totally love you!
Not sure what race has to do with it xd we all can do it if we try
You will make it don’t worry
@@leolady6588 awww that’s good 👍 I wish u well on ur back surgery I hope that you make it on skates and many prayers for ur back
Debbie you are soooooo cool, and your teaching style is very helpful. I’m nervous but excited to try the footwork 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You’ve got to be the best instructor for roller skating on YT. The world is you classroom, comments from ppl all over the globe, that’s gotta be amazing. I need a pr of your logo earrings. You got a great logo btw.
Not sure how I missed this the first time, but I was working on this yesterday and along comes your video today. I can’t wait to practice after watching this!
You make skating look easy, you're great at teaching how to do it, you know how to motivate... and last but not least you're so fun to watch. Love you DD!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
Hey Dirty D, you are Awesome! You rock. Poetry in motion.
Hey, thanks I appreciate the kind words.
Debs hair looking long and healthy.
Her style is so cute 😍
Thank you so much!!!
This is cool!!! Please upload more footwork! My eye balls are optimistically looking forward into the future👍Love from 🇯🇵🥰
Take a look at my playlists! I have one just on footwork videos.
Love this, like the running man on wheels!!!! Just got my new skates (Impala holographic) today, while still waiting on my Moxi’s... I’ve been skating since I could walk but have never tried this🛼🛼🛼 in my 42 years...yet
I friggen love you lady! I'm a mum of 3 who isn't nearly as fit or slim as I was in the past and I thought I was too old or it would be uncool for a mum to learn to skate. I used to inline skate as a kid and always wanted to quad skate but didn't have the opportunity. I purchased my 7yo daughter roller skates for her birthday recently and was inspired by you to give it a crack too. As someone who has struggled with body image since kids, and always worried about what people think, I'm so grateful for your positive attitude and incredible teaching style!
I soon look forward to embarrassing my kids at the skate park (when I'm at that point haha). In the words of Mean Girls "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom 😜"
Love from down under Australia ✌️
I love it! Go build memories of skating that will last a lifetime with you and your kids.
It's not freezing enough yet for ice skating in michigan and the roller rinks are closed😭 i wanna skaaaaate
Watch my channel, am a trainer
Do you have a basement you can maybe skate a little in? Or kitchen?? Also, we recently tried ice skating for the first time at an ice rink in Illinois and it was so funnnn!!! If you can skate on roller skates you can skate on ice skates. We had to wear a mask the entire time but it was worth it!!
There are several rinks open in Michigan in Macomb, Wayne & Oakland Counties...or find a spot indoors where it's open like a basement or kitchen.
I have no idea how more people haven't found you! I've been rollerblading for a while but recently I've had the urge to save up for some skates, and these videos are AMAZING for beginners! I can't wait to get my skates and try out these awesome moves. Thank you for explaining things so easily for us newbies!
This is the coolest way ever to go forward 😍😍
Deb stay on her fashion. Another great video..
Thanks so much :)
Thank you!!! That explanation was exactly what I needed to figure this out. The shoulder roll.... KEY!
My gosh, i have a huge skate crush on you! I love all your videos and im learning so much, so fast. Thank you for being awesome and easy to understand!
Jeezus woman you make it look so easy... Especially your backwards skating
Ok so I tried this move tonight and plot twist: it’s actually quite easy! The only problem is the garage is so small so I only get the chance to do like two or 3 crossovers before I get to the wall. Ugh, what I wouldn’t give to skate at Deb’s rink!
Time to blow out a wall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
@@Dirtydeborahharry LOL! Oh if only I could! :)
So relatable!!! Haha
I love how every new skater finds her videos
May I add she always looks so stunning :>
She is like the mom of roller skating
ALL HAIL!
Thank you so much Dirty❤ I know I can turn to you when I’m attempting to master a move!!! ❤👏🏾🥰
As a new skater I love these videos so much and can’t wait to come to your rink!
Where have you been all my trying to skate better life!!? You're awesome!
Hi Deb... I've been waiting to get back to you, in June this year I broke my leg and shoulder while I was skating... A month ago my surgeon gave me the green light to skate again but I'm waiting until the new year just to get my mind and body fresh again ..
I'm back working full-time and everything is great.. Very nervous about being back on my skates but I love my skating so much... It's good to be back. Thanks Deb, hope all is well for you
Take your time when picking up skating again. You have a lifetime to skate. No need to rush.
Thank you ms.dirty you’re help me so much thank you appreciate you so much 💕💕💕💕
You are so welcome.
Yes lady! Taking me to the next level once again. Love you!!
Wow, thank you!
You look A M A Z I N G ! 😎 Thank you for this lesson!
Thank you! 😃
Thanks Debb Next week maybe a Santa Hat or some Pom/Pom's !!Charlie.
I needed this video so BAD!!! I watch a lot of jam skate videos & I've been try'n 2 break down the mechanics of this move for a while. I'll be try'n this @ the rink 2mrw...thnx Dirty...btw U look super cute & Christmassy in Ur silver top🤩🤩🤩
You look absolutely gorgeous Dirty!! Your hair is on point!!😍😍😍🥰
Thank you so much 😀 You know ... I try. I really do. I am trying to hold it all together 😉
Than you for all the videos especially this one
Hi Dirty Deb! Thank you for another great video. At 7:19, you do some really smooth footwork when you're going backwards. I wondered if you could do a tutorial for this move or if anyone could guide me to what it's called so I can learn how? :)
loved this! Will give it a whirl tomorrow at the netball courts all the way over in Australia! Wish I could do lessons in person from you. You crack me up and have so much wisdom 🛼 thanks for sharing
Dang. You make it look so easy!!!
Thank you, Deborah! You make my day with your firm yet fun energy! 🥰🥰
Shift and lift is similar to the three-quarter belly dance shimmy! 💃🙌🏽
Oh I LOVE it! I learn something new every single time I read the comments!!!!
I got 3 sets of wheels ive never even put on yet they got the little tread lines and I bet they would sound real good on your floor.
Amazing!!! I have to learn this
You are soooo pretty and have the cutest personality 💕 thank you for all your vdos very informative and helpful.
Thank you so much!!
Everything you teach me has helped me so much!
I must say. You keep that roller skating rinks nice a clean.
Oh wow that's what this move is called...I can do that 💃🏾💃🏾🤣😁 I can also do it backwards 💫💥💥..
I will have to find you on Instagram and Facebook to send you a vid of me in action lol
Thanks Deborah 🙋🏾♀️💜💜💜
Hello dirty DH your hair looks really good today. Love your videos !!!!
Hello Deborah how are you well you are West coast me East coast I have like 20 years without skating well soon I hope !!!!
I love love love your vibe! watching your videos always makes me happy!!!
I'm so glad!
Love and miss ya Dirty! Can't wait till FVSC opens back up! ❤❤❤
Amazing tutorial 💕🌟
Would love to hear any tips on backward staking scissors (unsure if you have a video on it)?
Thank you so much for your infectious enthusiasm and sharing your passion with us
I have a whole playlist "Backward Skating" that you should definitely check out. It has all sorts of videos there to help you from the basics to advanced.
I have learn so much from her ,as a new skater
This is a very cool looking move. I'm going to give it a try. Love your energy and charismatic teaching style. You make it fun! :)
I am always scared that as i am going fast that im gonna go behind and trip over my other foot.... this really helped! Thanks Dirty D
Love this tutorial! Wondering if you can do a video on runs? I am struggling to make them not look so unco 😂
Hello Deborah!! I'll try this. I laughed when you mentioned dyslexia for confusing yourself with the right and the left. My father is dyslexic and both he and I if rush us, we don't know which is the left and which is the right. I have some funny anecdotes. Falls on the skates for the same cause too ... haha. Thank you for your tutorials and your symphathy. Greetings and hugs from Uruguay!!!!
Wooow 😍😍❤ and this video works for backwards crossovers too, at the way to do it
thank you, Deborah :) How do you maintain speed? Because especially outside you have lots of friction, but with this move you can't really push, can you?
Good question. I was trying this and I was constantly slowing down with the effort.
I do this mostly between other strides. This is for fun and style.
Cool move! Thanks for teaching us! ❤️🌺
Could you do a tutorial on the ‘walking’ forward while going backward?
Hello, how is everything?
Look, you've been helping me in skating mode. Do I have a question to ask you? How do you start walking backwards with some vintage skates?
A hug. By Jaime Reis.
Hi DirtyDeborah.
Another great breakdown. Thank you for this!
Glad it was helpful!
Fun to do to your favorite tunes!
Hi thanks for your videos cause I can do bakeword skate thank you so much and be safe
i will try this. thank you for the tips
I literally just got my skates right now and I don’t know what to do ahhh!
I'll have to visit some time
Do you have a video on just left together right together ?
I did it!! Thank you!!
So it's just a matter of lifting your foot and dropping it behind while bringing your centre of balance down ?
im in love
Oh wow 😘😍😜🥰
У нас даже тренировочных помещений нет.. Вы такие грациозные! Классно! Хочу к вам!
Надеюсь, ты найдешь место для катания на коньках!
I don't know if this comment will be seen, since I'm kind of behind the times, but I wanted to say thank you Dirty! You're teaching me so much and I'm transfixed!
For the entiiireeee video
NEW SUB here. So enlighten me whats the "Dirty" come from Debbie?
Great content and inspiration all the way GF. You crack me up with your delivery but really cover things well, keep up the fantastic work
My skates broke but ima still watch these heheh I'll watch jealously lol
My leg broke
@@blightedadmiral7006 :o are u ok I hope it heals soon
@@Osvaldohernanxez19737 it will and I’m fine. I’ll be out by about January
@@blightedadmiral7006 are you In the hospital?
@@Osvaldohernanxez19737 nah. Last time I was in the hospital was when they put put in my first cast. The only thing that has happened since is getting a new cast that’s smaller and waterproof. I won’t be going back to the hospital, just the doctor where they do stuff for my leg.
you're awesome!
I love your vids u help me a lot ❤️❤️
Hey Deborah i gotta❔, Is the parking lot ready for us to come and skate on seeming we cant skate on the inside how about moving it on the outside🤔❔
You KNOW if that were an option, I would be hosting on a daily basis. I am so over the government at this point....
Question...i just replaced my original impala wheels with pulse wheels(love them). To do these backcrosses should I be using smaller wheels for practicing this technique?
Please watch my video in the "Gear" playlist. There is one there titled "Wheels" and it should help you out a lot. Note, the most important issue is the compatibility of the wheel compound versus the surface of the floor. Generally, if you are skating inside, you need to have harder wheels. Video I referenced will help you.
How do avoid the thighs clashing? Or making sure that the legs have room to cross?
How do you build/maintain momentum doing this step? I quickly loose all momentum when I try this.
Use this as a stride between other strides. Keep practicing though. You will build up enough leg strength and technique to build and maintain speed.
👍
The neighbor has a new girlfriend and I went skatin with them my whole 2 mile ride. She rides the longboard he was on a short board and I rollerskated.
You have an official skate gang now!
I hope to meet you some day I really would love to have you as my teacher
💗💗💗
Is there a difference between crosses and cross overs? If so, what's the difference?
Yes! Just watch my crossovers video and my crosspulls video and you will see the difference.
I watched your videos on mohawk turns and spread eagles but my feet physically cant touch heels any suggestions on how to get this from scratch??
Do not worry about them touching at all. I will do an upcoming video on this as I keep getting this comment.
I can’t seem to maintain speed when I’m doing it, I just slow down and eventually stop. Any idea what I could be doing wrong?
This move is not meant for gaining speed. It is more of a stylish stride and can actually be used to slow down a bit.
@@Dirtydeborahharry Ohhh that does make more sense😅 Thanks!
Hey Deb. Im curious what gear are you using. Boot, wheels, bearings, plate.
All of my skate setups are detailed in the video description boxes. These skates were hand-painted by a friend of mine.
These scare me lol. I will try with your turning of the knee. I do manage to clip my wheels normally. Determine not to let these beat me.
Middle aged white lady here! I tried this last night and it went ok for a first attempt, but I found I slowed down after a few steps. Any thoughts? Thanks 😊🛼💕
This is meant for in between other strides. It will take a while for you to actually gain speed while doing this cross behind. In the meantime, practice :)
@@Dirtydeborahharry Thanks for the advice - much appreciated :)
Yes girlfriend! You are rollin' it! lol Btw looking snazy to day! Love your top! There is absolutely no rollerskating here... Snow outside and X-mas tree taking up my rolling area inside... I am sitting in my sofa with skates on my feet... Rolling the light-up-wheels with my fingers... Longing for summer and hopefully no or less Covid... Love and light from snowy Norway!
Awwww I always love hearing from you. Your set up sounds mighty cozy to me.
Ooooo pigeon skate?.. Must of been contracted months ago
A m a z i n g 😍😘
I actually find this really scary. I’ll keep working on it 😃 I can balance well on one foot it’s the thinking required when you put it down to pick up the other 🤣
TadaaPrestoHello!!!
The funny thing is you are 50 hour drive from where I am lol
4:49 5:19 6:42 9:10
I cant find a pair of skates
NO skates at pigeon either ..... SOS
wickedskatewear.com rollerskatesofamerica.com sk8fanatics.com fritzysrollerskateshop.com surfcityskates.com sincityskates.com
@@Dirtydeborahharry Thank You for taking the time to send me those links. I love watching your videos & you have inspired me to learn how to skate.. I would love to support you & your channel. I am 56 years old & have a bunion on my big toe..I weigh 190 pounds & have lost 69 pounds since the pandemic. TMI I know lol... My budget is $200.00 I am overwhelmed with the reviews on RUclips. Any more advise before I buy my 1st pair of skates. Its cold here & I wont skate until spring.THANKS
롤러스케이트장 바닥이 나무로 되있으니 넘어져도 덜 아프겠다.한번 가보고 싶다는
나무에 떨어지면 조금 덜 아프다.
Hello!
I wanna stake like a middle aged white lady...you're awesome!😍
hahhahahahahahahahah! Excellent!
When I do this, it looks like walking. Why?
Set your body weight down more in both weight/heaviness and time.
Thank you for answering.
Pfff! I’m a dude and I could only wish I could skate like this middle age lady.