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05 March 2010
Rollerblade tricks #1 T-Brake
I was thinking, since i am quite a forgetful person, i had better write down some notes on the tricks i've learnt to date. I don't want next time if long time never skate then forget and have to re-learn again. I am going to write comments based on my own personal experience and feels, so if you think otherwise on my comments you are free to go ahead with your own style of doing the tricks. :)
T-brake shall be my first trick here. T-brake is the most basic braking/stopping method, irregardless whether you are a recreational or freestyle skater. (Lets ignore Heel brake :P)
There are 2 common methods of T-brake. Braking foot on the side, making an "L shape", or braking foot right behind the front foot thus making a "T shape".
L-shape. Notice the braking foot is not place directly behind the front foot. This is a harder method than T-shape because you will easily become a "V shape". When the legs are "V-shape", you will turn around. The front leg must always face forward.
T-shape. The braking foot is right behind front foot. Same thing, front leg must face forward or you will twist and turn.
How does T-braking works? Why do i have a sharp stop instantaneously instead of a smooth brake to stop? To have a smooth steady braking, please look at the position of the braking foot.
Braking foot placed directly straight down behind front foot.
Braking foot is tit at an angle around 40 degree.
Whats the difference between placing the braking foot straight down or at an 40 degree angle?
For newbies like me especially if your wheels are brand new, your wheels will have a layer of wax. If you try holding your rollerblade at 90 degree to the ground and try to slide, you will feel the power of the grip. That's the reason why you come to a sharp instantaneously stop instead of sliding smoothly to stop.
Similarly, hold your rollerblade at 40 degree an try sliding on the ground. Better?
Therefore to have a smooth T-braking, the braking foot should tit at an angle rather than placing 90 degree straight down.
FAQS
Why do i tend to turn when i T-brake? Reasons could be: - Front leg not pointing straight, - Your legs are "V shape" or "C shape" other than "L or T shape", - Too much pressure on the braking foot (Slowly get used and add pressure) If you are going to turn, lift off the braking foot and brake again! You have to be firm on the braking foot, do not let it drift off!
It is very hard to place my braking foot at 40 degree. - You are standing too upright and both of your legs are too close. For starters, try front leg's knee bend a little, thus easier for hind braking foot to place at an angle. Front knee bend gives better balance too. See picture.
P/S Beginners can try T-brake on rough grounds like roads. It is easier than smooth ground like inside a rink. Friction on rough surface makes braking easy. :)
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