How long did it take you to get comfortable rollerblading without the rails?
It took a couple years. I had a lot of falling down until I could do it
I've heard its most difficult to master the art of balancing, was that your biggest struggle? Or was it more of finding the right fit for skates, the right safety features like helmets, and other things like that?
The biggest would be just balancing myself. I have always been big for my age so learning to be coordinated for sure and learning to skate blade to blade
Yes I'm sure that takes some getting used to! Did your friends form a supportive skating group? Or have you found a skating group now in adulthood, like the Roller Skating Association?
No I don't have any kind of association. I go with my wife and kid. She is quite good and our daughter does traditional rollerskates
That must be nice! Have you taught your daughter? Or did she just take a natural interest? Are traditional roller skates different from inline skates?
I am an educator but struggle with teaching my own kid. My wife is quite good on the blades and does good explaining things. Our daughter loves the sport
I see, I'm sure your daughter really appreciates that time skating with the family still!
Yes unfortunately with everything going on we have been avoiding but looks to get better soon and get back at it