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T-stopping (figure D):
If your inline skates are not fitted with a brake or
if you have removed the brake, then we recom-
mend using the ‘T-stop’ technique.
However this is only suitable for advanced
skaters! To brake using the ‘T-stop’ technique,
shift your entire weight onto one foot. Now move
the other skate behind the front skate at a right
angle. Then shift your weight from the front to the
inside of the rollers of your back skate and brake
with increasing pressure.
Setting the sizes (figure E)
Press the setting button (8) down and adjust
the shoes to the desired size while holding the
setting button down. This must snap into place
with an audible ‘CLICK’. The arrow on the show
points to the corresponding size (9) on the
frame.
Setting the width (figure F)
Release the screw on the bottom of the article
with the Allen key of any length by turning it in
the direction of the arrow. Adjust the width by
sliding the shoe size to your individual needs.
Then tighten the screw again.
Putting the skates on
Preparation from unpacking to
putting the skates on
Important! Ensure that your inline
skates fit properly. The outer boot
should not deform when the quick-
acting fastener is closed. Do not use
force to close the quick-acting fastener.
If your outer boot is deformed, this is
either a sign that the tension is incorrect
or that you may have purchased your
inline skates in the wrong size.
1. Put on the inline skates using the aids (7)
(figure J).
2. Fasten the laces.
3. Close the hook-and-loop fastener.
4. Insert the ratchet buckle into the correct
opening under the rocker stopper and set it
to the correct tension (figure K).
First attempts
Initial position:
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and bend
your knees slightly to avoid falling backwards.
Accelerating:
As a beginner, start by taking small steps
forwards with your toes pointing outwards at an
angle.
Rolling:
If you take a few steps in succession you will
then have enough momentum to place your
skates next to one another and roll. Bend your
knees slightly while doing this.
How to fall
Important!
Practise falling initially onto a soft
surface using protective equipment without your
inline skates. Always try to fall forwards, and
never backwards! Fall onto your protective knee
pads. Then catch yourself using the elbow and
wrist protectors. Spread your fingers in order to
avoid injury.
Mastering curves
At low speeds:
Shift your weight as in riding a bicycle. Move
your weight onto your left foot for a left curve
and onto your right foot for a right curve.
At high speeds:
Cross your feet as in ice-skating (figure B).
Braking techniques
Note:
Practise various braking techniques
on a smooth surface without traffic or
pedestrians. Avoid slopes until you are
confident about braking.
Heel brake (figure C):
If your inline skates are fitted with brakes then
remember to use them. Lift the point of the skate
where the brake is mounted and push the brake
into the ground. Shift your weight forwards
slightly and bend your knee. The braking effect
can be intensified if you bend your knee more
and shift your weight further forwards, while
increasing at the same time the pressure on the
skate you are braking with.
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