How to Turn on Rollerblades

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Easy: When going to turn on rollerblades

   Don't try to turn the rollerblades (it doesn't work so well), just allow your tilted weight to turn you as you roll.
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   Step 2: lean your body and more of your weight to the side your turning toward.

   Say you are turning left (most skating rinks go counter-clockwise).
   
   When entering the turn, Place your left foot in front of yourself and lean into the turn.
   
   While still leaning, lift your right foot and place it front-left relative to your left foot's position.
   
   Then lift and place left foot in the front-left relative to your right foot's position.
   
   Rinse and repeat until turn is over. , Choose a foot to stand on, lift the other foot/skate off the floor, and slightly lean into the turn.
   
   If one foot doesn't work well, try the other foot.
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   Step 3: Intermediate: This is for turning + gaining/maintaining speed.

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   Step 4: Hard: Pretty much easy except that you need good balance.

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