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Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

I just bought some Heelys and these things are beyond difficult. I can't even balance in them on un-carpeted floor. I have watched endless videos teaching the techniques... but I feel like I am never gonna get it. Am I missing something?

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Nope. Everyone learns at a different rate. Just keep practicing, and you'll get better

Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 567 Location: Centerville, Ohio

You just gotta go for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNW4QwFAX0E

You may need to build up the muscles for it as well. You'll get it though.

Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

Thanks for the encouragement. I have seen that video (and others) and I am trying- also, I'm a girl. Guys seem to be better at this, maybe because of the muscle strength?

Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 532 Location: Philly, PA

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 223 Location: Warshington, USA

the important thing is to not give up. It took me a while, too, and I'm a man. It might have more to do with being willing to fall down, which I was not. Wink

anyway, one thing that helped me, as well as my kids when they started, was to find something I could steady myself on while getting my feet into position, and then gently push off from. In my case, it was a couple of stair banisters, and sometimes a doorway, or even the walls of a hallway. Steady yourself and hold your feet in the position. That alone can take some practice. Take it as slowly as you need to. Once you can roll by pulling yourself along, try stepping into it with the step/plant/push thing. Again, take it slow.
One of the hardest parts for me was keeping the toe of my back foot up. That, and my inner thighs is where most of the muscle work was needed. Over time, it gets easier.

Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Indiana

my first time i cracked my head open and i still fall on my but every once in a whil

Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Indiana

[quote="HappyKat"]I just bought some Heelys and these things are beyond difficult. I can't even balance in them on un-carpeted floor. I have watched endless videos teaching the techniques... but I feel like I am never gonna get it. Am I missing something?[/quote]what kind of wheels do you have? because i learned on fats but megas are like 20 times easier

Honestly, I think people who heel should learn in a normal or Fats style wheel. I did, and now I appreciate Megas WAY more, but I can still ride in my Fats and Normals

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

Mine are fats, I assumed they would be easier (although I don't know too much about the wheel types). Oh and I am 22 (and engaged) so cooties are not an issue Laughing

I have been having him pull me around already! It gets a bit discouraging to walk through the mall and see 10 year olds beasting their way down the halls in their heelys... and I can't get going yet Rolling Eyes

But I'm still trying. I still can't get my balance on the kitchen floor, only the low-pile carpeted floors.

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 567 Location: Centerville, Ohio