10 TIPS to KEEP YOUR BALANCE on Inline Skate - Rollerblade Basics Ep 5

10 tips on how to keep your balance and prevent you from falling while Rollerblading: 10 Avoid wet surfaces. Okay, I'm violating this rule right now but trust me - what prevents me from falling are the other 9 tips I'm about to share. 9 Use your arms. If you have monkey arms like me, this should be second nature to you. 8 Be aware of gaps between bricks and cracks in general. Face them straight on or at an angle. Never get your wheels stuck in even the smallest crack. It will put you off balance. 7 Don't look around. and 6 No texting! this leads us to 5 Always watch the road. Always always always look out for cracks, branches, leaves, nuts, cables, tar snails and snails in general, potholes, rocks, oil spills, yea you see the picture. 4 Stop on grass. Yes, you heard me right. If you're going downhill or a kid runs out in front you and there's no other way to stop ... then aiming for the grass is the only alternative. 3 One leg in front. The leading leg has saved me too many times to count. 2 While standing still, keep your feet in an angle, either heal to heal or toe to toe. Whichever way you prefer. 1 Bend your knees. This is by far the most important advice. It makes your balance so much better and if you're about to fall you will regain your balance so much easier.