Roller skate lessons

[tuxedodan]

Does anybody know a number I can call to learn to rollerblade in the capital? I really want to learn.

[Mr. Lu]

Just buy a pair of skates, get on them and roll along. Tough thing will be finding paved roads you can skate on. On Sundays at the Malecon you can rollerskate/blade. But good places to skate at are hard to find in this city. Trust, I have tried. Still, get your skates and roll around a bit.

[montreal]

Originally Posted by Mr. Lu

Just buy a pair of skates, get on them and roll along. Tough thing will be finding paved roads you can skate on. On Sundays at the Malecon you can rollerskate/blade. But good places to skate at are hard to find in this city. Trust, I have tried. Still, get your skates and roll around a bit.

Just what I was thinking

What about the botanical gardens, I wonder if you can roller blade there? The pavement is wonderful and the surroundings are beautiful

[Tamborista]

As silly as it may look, PLEASE wear a helmet, and pads if you wanna tell your children about your rollerblading adventures in RD.

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[tjmurray]

One of the best spots would be the Parque Mirador del Sur. I always see lots of people roller blading there in the morning and late afternoon.

[Theforceinme]

Originally Posted by montreal

Just what I was thinking

What about the botanical gardens, I wonder if you can roller blade there? The pavement is wonderful and the surroundings are beautiful

A word of caution: Do not skate INSIDE the gardens. While it is really pretty, it is also kind of isolated and you can easily be mugged. Skate outside... but watch out for cars in those narrow curves.

Parque Mirador Sur is the best spot by far. There are police in the daytime now, and most areas have really smooth pavement.

Alternatively, you could find a parking lot near your house and practice there.

Best of luck! If I buy skates, soon maybe, I'll PM you

[tuxedodan]

ok thanks for the advice. However, I was looking for lessons :-p

[Theforceinme]

Originally Posted by tuxedodan

ok thanks for the advice. However, I was looking for lessons :-p

I think you missed the point:

Ever heard of a how to ride a bicycle class?

I learned how to roller skate in 1 day. I fell about 50 times on the first day, 30 on the second, 20 on the third... and about 10 times on average for the first week.



Just buy decent (not expensive) skates and put them on... voila! Free lessons!

Honestly, that is the best way to go. If you go out there to Mirador Sur you could meet up with other people... skate with them and try new and painful things.

But I've never heard of lessons, b/c it is something you just learn to do.

[montreal]

Originally Posted by Theforceinme

A word of caution: Do not skate INSIDE the gardens. While it is really pretty, it is also kind of isolated and you can easily be mugged. Skate outside... but watch out for cars in those narrow curves.

Parque Mirador Sur is the best spot by far. There are police in the daytime now, and most areas have really smooth pavement.

Alternatively, you could find a parking lot near your house and practice there.

Best of luck! If I buy skates, soon maybe, I'll PM you

People walk around the gardens all the time, how is rollerblading any different? You think it would make it easier to get away

[Theforceinme]

Originally Posted by montreal

People walk around the gardens all the time, how is rollerblading any different? You think it would make it easier to get away

Yeah, but I meant inside the gardens. Also, I don't know when he was planning to rollerblade but if it is early mornings then it is bound to be even less populated.

Hey, it's just my humble opinion... it could be dangerous.