I took my outdoor wheels to an indoor rink last week and my God I was so embarrassed. I was so slow and fell too many times thinking all my outdoor practice was in my head😅 I came across your video and many others talking about wheels and it’s function. Now I know the truth lol.
What kind of wheels was it? What rating on soft/hardness.. Mines are 82a and according to her rating those are hybrid.. barely lol. So im debating whether to take my skates inside or not.
@@Claudia-tb3dy In my experience, if you use a wheel with a hardness rating of less than 92A, you are going to expend a lot of energy at getting around the floor on indoor rinks.
You are so awesome, Dirty! I visited your Monday night class and you’re charisma and humor is so charming! Thank you for teaching the world about roller skating and being you!!
I feel like this video spoke directly to my skating soul!!! I really was getting frustrated that wasn't able to turn and spin smoothly. I changed my wheels (outdoor to indoor) and it was like i got a brand new set of feet! Thank you so much!! This channel is awesome!!!!!
At age 47, I'm going to pick up roller skating again. I've been trying to figure out what kind of wheels I need and love how easy you categorized them!! Super helpful!
The skates in the backdrop provided the perfect visual for this video. And that was also a great detail clarification included in the info box. Job well done... except when you threw us fellas under the bus 😉
This woman is like an essential vitamin. We need her to make us better and smarter when it comes to roller skating. Just bought Moxy outdoors skates. But I need to purchase indoor wheels now - so glad I watched this.
Thanks DD, you've cleared up for me what was a murky subject. After watching your excellent vid I now know which type of wheels to go for, so I will be buying a new set + bearings in the near future.
The old school wheels are super cool. And I forgot all about the sugar wheels, I've always thought they were cute. Do you think you will be doing a video on plates?
The beautiful indoor rollerskate shops at the rinks in the 80s never explained the wheels like this. They made us buy and try, and then we had to buy and buy again, lol
I'm not a beginner but I'm buying my first pair of rink skates soon (had an outdoor pair when i worked at sonic) and this dirty school channel is helping me a lot! Thanks Debra!
I feel like I'm studying for an essay, thats due tomorrow, since I will buy my very first rollerskates tomorrow. YAY :D but this is so much more fun, than school ;) thanks for all your advice, if I would not be watching all your videos rn, I maybe would buy the wrong skates for me. thank you so much, keep it up, Dirty :D
Thank you!! I have been so confused about wheels. I recently switched from speed wheels to 95As and the difference for me was dramatic...now I understand why!
This really helps! I've been skating on speed wheels for years, and have trouble pulling of tricks...now I think I understand it's not me, it's my wheels!
I am so happy I found this. I was so concerned about all the sliding I do at my local rink. My skates came with 96A and they are tooooo slippery. I think I need to go down to 88A until I get better. I have 78A already for outdoors.
so good video! I changed my wheels on typical outdoor wheels (78 A) and i didn't know why i couldn't do some tricks as easy as i did before. I was frustrating and i stooped skateing for some time. Now i know the reason. Thank U so much!
my best friends and I all jumped into the skate world a few weeks ago with NO knowledge whatsoever! You have made the learning process so much easier, thank you!!! We're hoping to go on a roller skate road trip eventually and will HAVE to stop into your place :D
Thank you so much. I've not skated since my teens its sort of died out in Australia. Watching all you videos I'm going to get on the skates can't wait. Keep it up cheers 😁💚
I’m definitely a wheel girl. I change wheels like underwear. I have a wheel for each activity. I don’t care how expensive they are. I have outdoor pulse wheels and in my neighborhood street is virtually rock so it sucks. My luminous wheels are hybrid and I love them but they still are kind of sticky indoors as I am a beginner.
But pulse and luminous are very cheap lol. I've paid over $130 for my phenolics the one way to the right. I'll be paying over $250 for some SCs with aluminum hubs . Then throw in $150 swiss ceramics bearings
This video was super helpful! I loved the way you broke them down into categories and gave examples of what types of wheels work for what situations. When websites have huge swaths of wheels listed, it can definitely be hard to know where to start, so thank you! Out of curiosity, what is the hardness/material of the average rental skate wheel?
I started roller skating around 1970 or so. I don't remember all the numbers being used back then. When I started taking dance lessons I ordered new wheels because mine were a bit slippery for the edges needed when dancing with mum partner. I asked my instructor what kind I needed and he order new wheels that were in my price range. They worked much better. I have not skated for over 40 years now and am buying new skates soon. Can't wait to get them to hit the rink and the outdoor park in my area. I thank you for explaining the different types of wheels and the number system used. Now I can make a better informed purchase. Keep the videos coming, I for one can use all the help I can get! 🛼😀🛼
You make learning so fun!! I love skating but I was always so hesitant to buy my own skates because I knew NOTHING about them and didn't know how to maintain them. Now I feel so much more prepared and I may buy my first pair soon!! Thank you so much and I cannot wait to learn more from you!
I am 5 months into this and I now have 2 pair of skates and 4 sets of wheels. I have only skated outside 1 time on my Road Hog wheels. Just bought knee wrist and head protection. Thanks for this! When I skated in my youth I had wood wheels too.
I've been skating on quads since 12yo but always on rentals. Now with this quarantine I decided to get back in the game & purchase a pair of Bullet low rise speed skates than realized the wheels weren't intended for outdoor use! You videos have been very helpful & informative I've also been following #Indy #PlantRollerSkate as well that's how I discovered you. Keep up the great videos 😘
I really needed this video it was really helpful to understand the importance of wheels more so thank you💗😅Im a beginner and I just got my roller skates 2 days ago and I just checked my wheels and they are 78A😊
I love your channel, it's so educational , especially for non professional skaters, thank you very much for your very details of sharing the knowledge :)
Ok I just discovered your channel on Thursday and binged watched your videos....... I was so inspired to start skating again and teaching my kiddo, that I went out to buy skates today. THANK YOU ❤️❤️
You are a CHARACTER!! I'm getting back into outdoor skating here in Morro Bay (up the coast from you). Grew up on skates in the Bay Area. Even dance skated in Newport and Venice Beach in the mid 80's. Want to dust off the skills and get back into dancing on my skates as long as I don't bust my _______. Saw that you have a bunch of other skating videos which I will take a look at. Hey, 3.1K thumbs up reviews! Good for you and I can see why. My question is: What is wrong with those 21 who gave you a thumbs down??? Oh, that's right. Those 21 are the guys who blame their skates and wheels, huh? Keep on Rollin' !!!
felt wheel differences from riding different skates at my local rink, but this video really helped me UNDERSTAND it. I used to skateboard, and it wasn’t a tangible concept to me back then. Now getting back into roller skating; yeah it’s extremely important! Thanks for the clear and FUN explanation!
I’ve been skating on an 82A that my Candi Girl skates came with for starter skates and I LOVE them! I’m on almost month three of skating I use them at the skate park, at the rink, on trails, and it’s so true they may not be the fastest but they’re so perfect for now 👌🏼
If I could only have one wheel, it would be my 84a hybrids. It happens that I don’t, as I’m a wheel nut and a rink rat as well as a street skater, and love hard wheels inside. But they really are the perfect middle ground!
I think it's so funny that you put out this video as I got my first set of indoor wheels in the mail today! (Sure Grip Fame wheels) I had been skating on Sure Grip Aerobic Hybrid wheels for the past 7 months and LOVE them, but as you said, I was getting frustrated with my lack of speed and difficulty turning smoothly while on the rink as opposed to being outside!!! Can't wait to try out these babies at the rink, it was time to graduate!!! 😀🥳
i love you so much! im 28 and during this shite isolation period i realised how boring walking is, and how much i miss skating when i was a kid and then i found you and Indi Jamma Jones and youve inspired me so much! So im gunna invest in my first pair, probably a Rookie (I live in the London, Uk) and get practising so when the isolation ban is lifted i can join the London roller disco scene! maybe even the roller derby ;) IM SO EXCITED.
I’ve been binging your videos, you are amazing and a fantastic teacher as well! I used to roller blade when I was a kid, then switch to online and now I’m ice skating and I have to say your tips apply really well to the ice, could you please show how to make pivots and loops? Thank you 🙏🏼 😘😁
wowww!! thanks dirty! i just switched to quads from line and found a gem of a pair of skate that fit perfect but don't have the right wheels. Thanks so much for the suggestion to go old school cuz i wanna glide!
I’ve been using Speed skate wheels for so long at my skating ring, and I’ve constantly been struggling with spins and transitions, I’ve always thought it was my wheels but watching this video really made me realize it is my wheels (I’m a man btw lol). But in all honesty using speed skates while working on transitions made me a bit more technical with my footwork because of how much they grip the floor. I really appreciate your videos!!!!
Holy cow. The internet never fails to impress. Since the early 90s I've skates in my low cut Carreras with 67mm speed wheels. And I shuffle skate! Now I get why I had to power so hard in the shuffling since the wheels held so much resistance unless I was going hella fast!
Love your videos! I've been skating for about a month now about every other day and have already seen such a big improvement with the help of your videos! You have such a great spirit and i can't wait to be able to stop in for a class or two once this whole pandemic clears up
@@smokeythebear3690 outdoors! i'm using the wheels that came with my Impala skates, which are pretty gummy and work pretty well for outdoor skating in my experience
BLESS YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I have been overloading my brain doing my own research coming back into roller skating from child hood. Also I know no-one else that roller skates. I've quickly outgrown the skates I bought on the fly, I fell deeply back in love and Im learning everything about who I am and what I really need in my skatelife. I unfortunately got my moxi right when covid came so I've made a hole in my garage for practice got a pair for my 7 year old boy as well and luckily have access to his elementary school all to myself, but when I hit the roads and parking lots the rumble hits my bones so hard, I get nervous and kiss that gravel hard. On the other hand I am also creative in my movement, dance and freestyling footwork and love to get some speed..... wheels bearings and adjustments what to buy!!!!??!
Okay ... outdoor set-up ... I like the SureGrip Gravity, Motion or Boardwalk wheels. The bearings I like for outdoors are the Qube Teal in 8mm size. You can get these at planetrollerskate.shop.
Don't rinks check to see if wheels have been used outdoors? Seems like wheels that have rolled outside frequently, might inflict more wear on that nice rink floor.
I love your personality! Thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing with us new skaters. I wish you were at my local skate rink. Best wishes Dirty Debbie Harry♥️
Awesome and complete. Thank You and regards from Brazil 👏 till today i used speed Wheels at rink and skatepark hahaha, without understand the correct purpose for them
I love this ! And you didn’t say uhm in between every sentence ! I can’t stand when ppl say “uhmmmmm” ! So thank you 4 not only being informative but also being a pleasure listening to
You’re so awesome! I love watching your videos! Very informative. I’ve skated outdoors for the first time that I actually got my new skates. They had hybrid wheels, indoor/outdoor. I might need to upgrade to strictly an indoor wheel. And of course a really good outdoor wheel. Thanks for being you!
I just got my skates brand new outdoor wheels, the purple outdoor wheels in the video! I absolutely love the fountain valley location. I have been subscribed to you for a couple months now and I love your channel, Welcome Back and can't wait to see more content from you, especially when it helps us, beginners, out so much. Thank you Dirty!
I should have watched this 4 months ago. I bought Fomac Harmony wheels at someone's suggestion. I am used to them now, but I am still a beginner. I still slide while crossing in the turn and I just learned transitions lol. I really need to go back to my SureGrip fames after watching this video. The Harmonys need to wait a little longer.
I bought some old Riedell roller skates at a vintage shop and the wheels were pretty worn in but I decided to just roll with it lol I’ve been skating for a couple weeks now (outdoors only) and I kept wondering why my wheels got stuck to tiniest of rocks & cracks!? I was telling myself that it’s just me because I’m new but then I thought that wheels actually do matter so... that’s what lead me here, this was very informative thank you so much! I just ordered some new outdoor wheels & tools!!
This explains so much. Was doing fine at the rink but having trouble at the park. I was planning to skate the Long Beach harbor but now I know I need outdoor wheels. Your vids are awesome
Thank you soo much. I have watched quite a few of your videos learned a lot. My skates came with Atom Pulse Lite then I also bought Radar Energy 57 both are 78A. Plus Rollerbone bearings 8mm So I will get harder wheels I have wood floors at home. I haven't skated in 30yrs on rentals & Chicago smh... It was suggested after my knee replacement a year ago.
This was such a great video, love your energy, thank you for being passionate about my new favorite form of recreation! Looking forward to using your tips and becoming a pro in no time!!
Great video! Not suitable for my purposes today but I have it saved for when the time comes. I personally haven't skated in a million years but remember how much joy it brought me so I am getting ready to introduce my grandkids to the activity for the first time at Christmas which is what brought me to your video. I am trying to decide on what skates to buy them and it seems the options are nearly endless (so much different than way way way back when I was skating!!) and I just don't know how I am going to be able to make a decision. I have become so overwhelmed not only from the infinite number of options but also by my deep desire for them to fall in love with skating. I am trying to ensure that I have done everything I can to give them a proper foundation to get started with because I know that if they have a negative experience right at the start then there is very little chance for them to give it another try later in their lives. Skating is not overly popular in our area so future exposure is doubtful. I am hopeful that they will find skating to be super fun, a great way to exercise & build strength and a very useful activity to relieve stress and anxiety. So again, thank you for the informational video and I hope I have a need for the information in the coming months.
Initially I was going to DISLIKE this video yet I waited, gave it a chance. And sure enough, I found it very helpful and liked and subscribed 😊 Thanks!
When all the major rinks closed down in the 90s in New Zealand I could only skate outdoors, sometimes with the rollerbladers, I started to use skateboard wheels because that's all I could find, as they wore down thinner I'd find other old skateboards and steal their wheels, generally I use fairly hard, large skateboard wheels but they are crap on really rough concrete and probably need some slightly softer hybrids.
I just got mine a good month ago and I try to skate as much as I can even if it’s just gliding through the house. I’ve been using this AMAZING channel for advice and tips! Thank youU👍❤️
Thanks, that was good. I have a better understanding now. Yes, I'm a beginner, I just got some Miami Rollerbone wheels with an 80a rating, so it looks like I didn't mess up for an OK beginner outside experience. I dont think I need a spacer in the wheel, do i? I've seen some mention of spacers but I'm thinking they are for skateboards? Like I said, beginner!
Wheels for every occasion! Meanwhile, my inline blade friends seem to use the same wheels for everything, simultaneously more agile everywhere and better on rough outdoor paths
Yo ! Dirty ! Have really really been enjoying your courses , my daughters and me , we just love skating on quads , we luv it we luv it we luv it ! You rock , and no shame or fear on my part , I take them skating , we are learning to skate and getting better every day . Lol , I got a pair of VNLA blue skates because I liked how they look , this was before watching your videos . After replacing the bumpers and wheels I can skate pretty ok for an old school rookie on the completely wrong skate for me , however it challenged me , and I have learned and I have made them work and I am all the better for it.
LOL!!! It's me, Krisstofer from the Crazy World of Krisstofer... I'm laughing, because as I was watching this, I noticed the sound quality... I was like, "I can't hear you dirty!" and I was trying to troubleshoot my computer, turing my speakers up over 50, only to find out, it's actually because this was before you got that good mic! It's really fun to come back to these older vlogs and see the progress we make as creators. Proof that I need to continue trucking on with my channel. Just like skating... We all have to start somewhere. I was all set to edit my videos, only to find out that the sound cut out on my footage... So, I just realized that every time that I go to film, I need to conduct a sound check before I call CUT!!! LOL!!! LOL... I've been tryna kill myself looking for the durometer of the phenolic wheels... and you just said it here, "so hard, they don't even have a hardness rating..." LOL... However, when you conduct a list to compare and contrast, it's difficult for me, when all fields are not filled in. I just gotta roll with it.
I had them big ol outdoor wheels on my skates for years. I recently got some roll line dance wheels. And oh my goodness my turns are so much better. I was over here trying to do a three turn into a one foot spin and just couldn’t do it. Got my new wheels and bam! Got it 🙌🏽🙌🏽. I was so happy when I turned like 3 times around. 🤯🤯🤯
When a man tells you he can't "it's actually him" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Right!?!?
😂😂😂
As a man, I agree with this LOL
Yo I’m screaming 😂😂😂
Underrated
I love this woman. I wish I lived in California because there's no skating place here that teaches adults 😂 but I would love to have her as a teacher
Why travel to fountain valley and take lessons for a week or 2? I am
I didnt know she was in Cali, where did you see where she teaches?
@@godjhaka7376 unfortunately I live in Italy 😂 but I will def visit next time I come to the US
@@SpookyscarySayge she talks about the skating rink where she's at, that's in California
@@ilariar.3961 I'm sorry,, I j realized it's in her Intro and everything 😅
I took my outdoor wheels to an indoor rink last week and my God I was so embarrassed. I was so slow and fell too many times thinking all my outdoor practice was in my head😅 I came across your video and many others talking about wheels and it’s function. Now I know the truth lol.
Lol
What kind of wheels was it? What rating on soft/hardness.. Mines are 82a and according to her rating those are hybrid.. barely lol. So im debating whether to take my skates inside or not.
@@Claudia-tb3dy In my experience, if you use a wheel with a hardness rating of less than 92A, you are going to expend a lot of energy at getting around the floor on indoor rinks.
Same thing happened to me. I was humiliated haha
Same problem I had!
I keep procrastinating over getting harder indoor wheels, I'm just gonna do it now! 😁
You are so awesome, Dirty! I visited your Monday night class and you’re charisma and humor is so charming! Thank you for teaching the world about roller skating and being you!!
I feel like this video spoke directly to my skating soul!!!
I really was getting frustrated that wasn't able to turn and spin smoothly. I changed my wheels (outdoor to indoor) and it was like i got a brand new set of feet!
Thank you so much!! This channel is awesome!!!!!
Oh I am soooo happy!
Omg im going thru that now with my outdoor wheels. Getting frustrated. Which wheels did u purchase???
At age 47, I'm going to pick up roller skating again. I've been trying to figure out what kind of wheels I need and love how easy you categorized them!! Super helpful!
Rollerbone 101as
agreed! 46 over here and so happy to come back to skating!
Me too! I'm 50!
I'm contemplating at 55 ..
The skates in the backdrop provided the perfect visual for this video. And that was also a great detail clarification included in the info box. Job well done... except when you threw us fellas under the bus 😉
Thank you very much. You KNOW I love all you guy skaters and you KNOW I am not lying! LOL! Men just know how to not beat themselves up :)
me a beginner having an indoor wheel and trying to skate outside with an indoor wheel watching this video 👁👄👁
Saaaaaaaame lmao
YO THIS IS MEEEEEEE
Me tooooo
I have had my falls and learned my lesson with them speed indoor wheels I had on!!
Guilty 🙈
This woman is like an essential vitamin. We need her to make us better and smarter when it comes to roller skating.
Just bought Moxy outdoors skates. But I need to purchase indoor wheels now - so glad I watched this.
I don’t even skate but I like watching these and now I wannnaaaa leearnnn
Do it, definitely do it!
Thanks DD, you've cleared up for me what was a murky subject. After watching your excellent vid I now know which type of wheels to go for, so I will be buying a new set + bearings in the near future.
The old school wheels are super cool. And I forgot all about the sugar wheels, I've always thought they were cute.
Do you think you will be doing a video on plates?
Yes, please!!
Yes, I’d love to know about plates with long wheelbases!
Yes, I would love to know about how you can switch out your plate for a different one!
I don’t even know what a plate is... 😅
@@meganforeman3246 me either
Thank you for this! Makes so much sense why I can’t turn or spin in the hardwood gym I’m skating in because I have the gummy wheels!
The beautiful indoor rollerskate shops at the rinks in the 80s never explained the wheels like this. They made us buy and try, and then we had to buy and buy again, lol
I'm not a beginner but I'm buying my first pair of rink skates soon (had an outdoor pair when i worked at sonic) and this dirty school channel is helping me a lot! Thanks Debra!
I feel like I'm studying for an essay, thats due tomorrow, since I will buy my very first rollerskates tomorrow. YAY :D but this is so much more fun, than school ;) thanks for all your advice, if I would not be watching all your videos rn, I maybe would buy the wrong skates for me. thank you so much, keep it up, Dirty :D
This gave me the confidence to finally put my hard park wheels on my skates! 🙌🏼
Thank you!! I have been so confused about wheels. I recently switched from speed wheels to 95As and the difference for me was dramatic...now I understand why!
This really helps! I've been skating on speed wheels for years, and have trouble pulling of tricks...now I think I understand it's not me, it's my wheels!
I am so happy I found this. I was so concerned about all the sliding I do at my local rink. My skates came with 96A and they are tooooo slippery. I think I need to go down to 88A until I get better. I have 78A already for outdoors.
so good video! I changed my wheels on typical outdoor wheels (78 A) and i didn't know why i couldn't do some tricks as easy as i did before. I was frustrating and i stooped skateing for some time. Now i know the reason. Thank U so much!
Thank you for making videos for us newbs who are overwhelmed by everything new, but want to learn more.
Best video about skate wheels on RUclips by far!!
my best friends and I all jumped into the skate world a few weeks ago with NO knowledge whatsoever! You have made the learning process so much easier, thank you!!! We're hoping to go on a roller skate road trip eventually and will HAVE to stop into your place :D
Welcome aboard!
Thank you so much. I've not skated since my teens its sort of died out in Australia. Watching all you videos I'm going to get on the skates can't wait. Keep it up cheers 😁💚
I’m definitely a wheel girl. I change wheels like underwear. I have a wheel for each activity. I don’t care how expensive they are. I have outdoor pulse wheels and in my neighborhood street is virtually rock so it sucks. My luminous wheels are hybrid and I love them but they still are kind of sticky indoors as I am a beginner.
"I change wheels like underwear" 😂👍
But pulse and luminous are very cheap lol. I've paid over $130 for my phenolics the one way to the right. I'll be paying over $250 for some SCs with aluminum hubs . Then throw in $150 swiss ceramics bearings
Finally got outdoor wheels, toe stops, and I adjusted my skates. My skating and completely changed! Thank you Dirty Deb! ❤️
This video was super helpful! I loved the way you broke them down into categories and gave examples of what types of wheels work for what situations. When websites have huge swaths of wheels listed, it can definitely be hard to know where to start, so thank you!
Out of curiosity, what is the hardness/material of the average rental skate wheel?
Glad it was helpful! Rental wheels are in the mid 90's range.
I started roller skating around 1970 or so. I don't remember all the numbers being used back then. When I started taking dance lessons I ordered new wheels because mine were a bit slippery for the edges needed when dancing with mum partner. I asked my instructor what kind I needed and he order new wheels that were in my price range. They worked much better. I have not skated for over 40 years now and am buying new skates soon. Can't wait to get them to hit the rink and the outdoor park in my area. I thank you for explaining the different types of wheels and the number system used. Now I can make a better informed purchase. Keep the videos coming, I for one can use all the help I can get! 🛼😀🛼
You make learning so fun!! I love skating but I was always so hesitant to buy my own skates because I knew NOTHING about them and didn't know how to maintain them. Now I feel so much more prepared and I may buy my first pair soon!! Thank you so much and I cannot wait to learn more from you!
I am 5 months into this and I now have 2 pair of skates and 4 sets of wheels. I have only skated outside 1 time on my Road Hog wheels. Just bought knee wrist and head protection. Thanks for this! When I skated in my youth I had wood wheels too.
Best description of various wheels out here on YT! Thanks Dirty💜
Glad you think so!
I've been skating on quads since 12yo but always on rentals. Now with this quarantine I decided to get back in the game & purchase a pair of Bullet low rise speed skates than realized the wheels weren't intended for outdoor use! You videos have been very helpful & informative I've also been following #Indy #PlantRollerSkate as well that's how I discovered you. Keep up the great videos 😘
I absolutely love how you explain things and your energy! It’s always so fun to have you around.
Spot on vid! In general, the longer you skate, (if you are improving!) the harder wheel you want.. ESPECIALLY indoors...
I really needed this video it was really helpful to understand the importance of wheels more so thank you💗😅Im a beginner and I just got my roller skates 2 days ago and I just checked my wheels and they are 78A😊
I love your channel, it's so educational , especially for non professional skaters, thank you very much for your very details of sharing the knowledge :)
I adore this lady.. excellent video and energy 👌
Thank you so much 🤗
I could watch your videos all day. Brilliant stuff
Thank you for this RUclips channel.. I need someone like you in my life! You are such a fun and funny person
Going to the rink for the first time in probably 12 years tonight, here to get pumped up beforehand 😍
Ok I just discovered your channel on Thursday and binged watched your videos....... I was so inspired to start skating again and teaching my kiddo, that I went out to buy skates today. THANK YOU ❤️❤️
Awwww yeah! You two are going to have sooooo much fun!
You are a CHARACTER!! I'm getting back into outdoor skating here in Morro Bay (up the coast from you). Grew up on skates in the Bay Area. Even dance skated in Newport and Venice Beach in the mid 80's. Want to dust off the skills and get back into dancing on my skates as long as I don't bust my _______. Saw that you have a bunch of other skating videos which I will take a look at. Hey, 3.1K thumbs up reviews! Good for you and I can see why. My question is: What is wrong with those 21 who gave you a thumbs down??? Oh, that's right. Those 21 are the guys who blame their skates and wheels, huh?
Keep on Rollin' !!!
felt wheel differences from riding different skates at my local rink, but this video really helped me UNDERSTAND it. I used to skateboard, and it wasn’t a tangible concept to me back then. Now getting back into roller skating; yeah it’s extremely important!
Thanks for the clear and FUN explanation!
I’ve been skating on an 82A that my Candi Girl skates came with for starter skates and I LOVE them! I’m on almost month three of skating I use them at the skate park, at the rink, on trails, and it’s so true they may not be the fastest but they’re so perfect for now 👌🏼
I just got some this week but haven't made it to the rink yet to feel the difference. Outside, they're great!
If I could only have one wheel, it would be my 84a hybrids. It happens that I don’t, as I’m a wheel nut and a rink rat as well as a street skater, and love hard wheels inside. But they really are the perfect middle ground!
Great vid btw taught me a whole bunch. I'll probably need hybrids cause I want wheels good for indoors and outdoors
I think it's so funny that you put out this video as I got my first set of indoor wheels in the mail today! (Sure Grip Fame wheels) I had been skating on Sure Grip Aerobic Hybrid wheels for the past 7 months and LOVE them, but as you said, I was getting frustrated with my lack of speed and difficulty turning smoothly while on the rink as opposed to being outside!!! Can't wait to try out these babies at the rink, it was time to graduate!!! 😀🥳
i love you so much! im 28 and during this shite isolation period i realised how boring walking is, and how much i miss skating when i was a kid and then i found you and Indi Jamma Jones and youve inspired me so much! So im gunna invest in my first pair, probably a Rookie (I live in the London, Uk) and get practising so when the isolation ban is lifted i can join the London roller disco scene! maybe even the roller derby ;) IM SO EXCITED.
I am sooooo excited for you. This will open up a whole new world to you!
Omg!! That’s it!! I have outdoor wheels trying to skate indoors!!! Gonna get me some new wheels immediately! Thanks Dirty!
I’ve been binging your videos, you are amazing and a fantastic teacher as well! I used to roller blade when I was a kid, then switch to online and now I’m ice skating and I have to say your tips apply really well to the ice, could you please show how to make pivots and loops? Thank you 🙏🏼 😘😁
wowww!! thanks dirty! i just switched to quads from line and found a gem of a pair of skate that fit perfect but don't have the right wheels. Thanks so much for the suggestion to go old school cuz i wanna glide!
I’ve been using Speed skate wheels for so long at my skating ring, and I’ve constantly been struggling with spins and transitions, I’ve always thought it was my wheels but watching this video really made me realize it is my wheels (I’m a man btw lol). But in all honesty using speed skates while working on transitions made me a bit more technical with my footwork because of how much they grip the floor.
I really appreciate your videos!!!!
I am on a marathon of skating videos. This video was top! The way you explain things is very easy to understand. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Just getting back into skating thanks for this wonderful video
Sempre bom ver-te Déborah.
Holy cow. The internet never fails to impress. Since the early 90s I've skates in my low cut Carreras with 67mm speed wheels. And I shuffle skate! Now I get why I had to power so hard in the shuffling since the wheels held so much resistance unless I was going hella fast!
Love your videos! I've been skating for about a month now about every other day and have already seen such a big improvement with the help of your videos! You have such a great spirit and i can't wait to be able to stop in for a class or two once this whole pandemic clears up
Are you skating indoors or out ? & what kind of wheels do use?@ghost boyjamie
@@smokeythebear3690 outdoors! i'm using the wheels that came with my Impala skates, which are pretty gummy and work pretty well for outdoor skating in my experience
I love this beautiful, amazing woman. Every time I'm looking for skating videos she pops up and they are 100% always the best videos. THANK YOU 😊
You earned yourself a like just for the great presentation! Fantastic
Much appreciated!
I’d love to see more of your interesting content I watch this for motivation
Thank you! I have been wanting this video for ages.
BLESS YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I have been overloading my brain doing my own research coming back into roller skating from child hood. Also I know no-one else that roller skates. I've quickly outgrown the skates I bought on the fly, I fell deeply back in love and Im learning everything about who I am and what I really need in my skatelife. I unfortunately got my moxi right when covid came so I've made a hole in my garage for practice got a pair for my 7 year old boy as well and luckily have access to his elementary school all to myself, but when I hit the roads and parking lots the rumble hits my bones so hard, I get nervous and kiss that gravel hard. On the other hand I am also creative in my movement, dance and freestyling footwork and love to get some speed..... wheels bearings and adjustments what to buy!!!!??!
Okay ... outdoor set-up ... I like the SureGrip Gravity, Motion or Boardwalk wheels. The bearings I like for outdoors are the Qube Teal in 8mm size. You can get these at planetrollerskate.shop.
Thank you so much! I was struggling as to if my 83a skates where ok to wear outdoors and now I know I can use them for both indoors and outdoors 🙂
Happy to help!
Don't rinks check to see if wheels have been used outdoors? Seems like wheels that have rolled outside frequently, might inflict more wear on that nice rink floor.
I love your personality! Thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing with us new skaters. I wish you were at my local skate rink. Best wishes Dirty Debbie Harry♥️
Awesome and complete. Thank You and regards from Brazil 👏 till today i used speed Wheels at rink and skatepark hahaha, without understand the correct purpose for them
I love this ! And you didn’t say uhm in between every sentence ! I can’t stand when ppl say “uhmmmmm” ! So thank you 4 not only being informative but also being a pleasure listening to
just got my first set of out door wheels, thanks for all the tips dirty, i deffo couldn't do it without your videos. xx
Ou daaamn. I just started skatin' and I really love Dirty. So happy to have found her :D
Best description of wheels 👍🏼
Thank you, Dirty! I'm just getting back into skating in my old age and this is so helpful!
I have learned so much by watching you. Thank you
You are so welcome.
You’re so awesome! I love watching your videos! Very informative. I’ve skated outdoors for the first time that I actually got my new skates. They had hybrid wheels, indoor/outdoor. I might need to upgrade to strictly an indoor wheel. And of course a really good outdoor wheel. Thanks for being you!
Great video. Thanks for the informations. Very very useful and informative!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Omg I love your personality. I laughed so many times! Thank you for this video and all this helpful information
I just got my skates brand new outdoor wheels, the purple outdoor wheels in the video! I absolutely love the fountain valley location. I have been subscribed to you for a couple months now and I love your channel, Welcome Back and can't wait to see more content from you, especially when it helps us, beginners, out so much. Thank you Dirty!
Awww thank you very much for your kind words. So glad you are having fun!
I should have watched this 4 months ago. I bought Fomac Harmony wheels at someone's suggestion. I am used to them now, but I am still a beginner. I still slide while crossing in the turn and I just learned transitions lol. I really need to go back to my SureGrip fames after watching this video. The Harmonys need to wait a little longer.
I bought some old Riedell roller skates at a vintage shop and the wheels were pretty worn in but I decided to just roll with it lol I’ve been skating for a couple weeks now (outdoors only) and I kept wondering why my wheels got stuck to tiniest of rocks & cracks!? I was telling myself that it’s just me because I’m new but then I thought that wheels actually do matter so... that’s what lead me here, this was very informative thank you so much! I just ordered some new outdoor wheels & tools!!
This explains so much. Was doing fine at the rink but having trouble at the park. I was planning to skate the Long Beach harbor but now I know I need outdoor wheels. Your vids are awesome
Thank you soo much. I have watched quite a few of your videos learned a lot. My skates came with Atom Pulse Lite then I also bought Radar Energy 57 both are 78A. Plus Rollerbone bearings 8mm So I will get harder wheels I have wood floors at home. I haven't skated in 30yrs on rentals & Chicago smh... It was suggested after my knee replacement a year ago.
This was such a great video, love your energy, thank you for being passionate about my new favorite form of recreation! Looking forward to using your tips and becoming a pro in no time!!
Great video! Not suitable for my purposes today but I have it saved for when the time comes. I personally haven't skated in a million years but remember how much joy it brought me so I am getting ready to introduce my grandkids to the activity for the first time at Christmas which is what brought me to your video. I am trying to decide on what skates to buy them and it seems the options are nearly endless (so much different than way way way back when I was skating!!) and I just don't know how I am going to be able to make a decision. I have become so overwhelmed not only from the infinite number of options but also by my deep desire for them to fall in love with skating. I am trying to ensure that I have done everything I can to give them a proper foundation to get started with because I know that if they have a negative experience right at the start then there is very little chance for them to give it another try later in their lives. Skating is not overly popular in our area so future exposure is doubtful. I am hopeful that they will find skating to be super fun, a great way to exercise & build strength and a very useful activity to relieve stress and anxiety. So again, thank you for the informational video and I hope I have a need for the information in the coming months.
your videos are perfect every time. I always find what I need, thank you!!🕺🏽
Thanks for video keep going greeting from morocco
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful to me as I begin my skating journey🤗🛼🛼
Initially I was going to DISLIKE this video yet I waited, gave it a chance. And sure enough, I found it very helpful and liked and subscribed 😊
Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
When all the major rinks closed down in the 90s in New Zealand I could only skate outdoors, sometimes with the rollerbladers, I started to use skateboard wheels because that's all I could find, as they wore down thinner I'd find other old skateboards and steal their wheels, generally I use fairly hard, large skateboard wheels but they are crap on really rough concrete and probably need some slightly softer hybrids.
Great vids. When it comes to entertaining you most definitely have that "It" factor. Love it!
Great job just what I needed. Thanks
I just got mine a good month ago and I try to skate as much as I can even if it’s just gliding through the house. I’ve been using this AMAZING channel for advice and tips! Thank youU👍❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
great video. totally unaware of sliders and the like.
My ole school skates & $$ back then,, have precision -- wheels... I remember "roller derby"brand ball bearing skates for lower cost.. 🙂🤔❤️
Thanks, that was good. I have a better understanding now. Yes, I'm a beginner, I just got some Miami Rollerbone wheels with an 80a rating, so it looks like I didn't mess up for an OK beginner outside experience. I dont think I need a spacer in the wheel, do i? I've seen some mention of spacers but I'm thinking they are for skateboards? Like I said, beginner!
No spacers are needed for skates
Wheels for every occasion! Meanwhile, my inline blade friends seem to use the same wheels for everything, simultaneously more agile everywhere and better on rough outdoor paths
That's because inlines are very different than quads. This video does not apply to inlines
Dirty you are amazing. Thanks for the great info. And for helping to keep skating going.
Yo ! Dirty ! Have really really been enjoying your courses , my daughters and me , we just love skating on quads , we luv it we luv it we luv it ! You rock , and no shame or fear on my part , I take them skating , we are learning to skate and getting better every day . Lol , I got a pair of VNLA blue skates because I liked how they look , this was before watching your videos . After replacing the bumpers and wheels I can skate pretty ok for an old school rookie on the completely wrong skate for me , however it challenged me , and I have learned and I have made them work and I am all the better for it.
LOL!!! It's me, Krisstofer from the Crazy World of Krisstofer... I'm laughing, because as I was watching this, I noticed the sound quality... I was like, "I can't hear you dirty!" and I was trying to troubleshoot my computer, turing my speakers up over 50, only to find out, it's actually because this was before you got that good mic! It's really fun to come back to these older vlogs and see the progress we make as creators. Proof that I need to continue trucking on with my channel. Just like skating... We all have to start somewhere. I was all set to edit my videos, only to find out that the sound cut out on my footage... So, I just realized that every time that I go to film, I need to conduct a sound check before I call CUT!!! LOL!!!
LOL... I've been tryna kill myself looking for the durometer of the phenolic wheels... and you just said it here, "so hard, they don't even have a hardness rating..." LOL... However, when you conduct a list to compare and contrast, it's difficult for me, when all fields are not filled in. I just gotta roll with it.
Your vids have really helped me thank you so much 😊
I had them big ol outdoor wheels on my skates for years. I recently got some roll line dance wheels. And oh my goodness my turns are so much better. I was over here trying to do a three turn into a one foot spin and just couldn’t do it. Got my new wheels and bam! Got it 🙌🏽🙌🏽. I was so happy when I turned like 3 times around. 🤯🤯🤯
I’m happy to find this video!