Thursday, September 12, 2013

An Introduction to Slalom Skating

 
 
Freestyle slalom skaters perform tricks, stunts and dance-like maneuvers around a straight line of equally spaced cones. This sport is good for skaters with rhythm and fast, precise footwork. Skaters choose freestyle slalom as their sport because it is fun and can be skated on a variety of surfaces as either a competitive or non-competitive activity.

Freestyle skating has four main elements:
 
Freestyle slalom can be done with inline skates or quad skates, but today the inline executions are the most popular. Beginners can learn on recreational skates with the heel brake removed, but will eventually need slalom skates. Keep rooling...
 
 

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