To all the beginning skaters out there...I was you in early March right before quarantine! YOU CAN DO IT!! Just practice every day even if only for a few minutes. The few days I have taken off do exercise to improve my balance and lower body strength. One you get it skating is one of the MOST rewarding things EVER!!!

I just turned 53 today. Snack area is improving thanks to you.

There needs to be a “snack area” shirt.

Some added points for beginners from a recent begginer. Even though the video makes it simple, it is not necessarily easy. Skating wakes up some muscles that may not have much strength. Every practice session helps even if you tire quickly. Skates are heavy. This is fun work.

Me: *has known how to get up and roll for over a year* _taps on this video anyway_

I tried learning how to skate last summer with skates that had been sitting in my closet for years... I was so terrified that I clutched onto my boyfriend for balance the whole time. Watched a few of your videos, and got back out today. I felt so much better and more confident!! Starting to get the hang of it 😄 thanks so much for sharing the info and your positive spirit

“5, 6, 7, 8” ...you were/are definitely a dancer lol

I would like an in depth video breaking down all the parts of a skate and what each does and how to adjust everything

Good God, I wish we had an outdoor surface like that in Cleveland. Can't find a smoothe parking lot or tennis court to save me life over here!

If I could give you a million likes I would do so! Please don't stop doing what you do!

Yay thank you for posting this. I just got my skates yesterday and instantly put them on to take them for a spin. Only to realise it's bloody hard to start when your a total newbie. I couldn't for the life of me get up easily without falling back down and then trying to actually move forward was impossible. I even watched one of your beginner videos and was leaning my weight over one foot only to to be like your other comments and I didn't go anywhere haha. Safe to say, I am giving it another go today and watching this video to help me get some momentum and actually skate forward.

Hey dirty deb hope you have a good day and everyone who is seeing this!!

Dirty, I love that you addressed the social anxiety stage of it all! Tall and lanky absolute beginner here. Keeping balance and center of gravity low has been tough, but getting stronger every day. 🤗 Not giving AF about what other people think has been a lot easier said than done. You rock- love your positivity and energy!! 🤘

You're so good at explaining it! A few times yesterday when I felt wobbly I heard your voice in my head about the arms and it helped!! And between posting on fb about my excitement and talking with a friend there is definitely more interest in skating.. people asking where I got my skates and saying they want to start skating again too. A friend who lives in the same building watched me skate and I believe started looking at skates for himself last night. Looks like a trend that's coming back.

I'm waiting for my Sure-Grip skates to come in the mail, I'm so stoked to get out there.

I just figured out how and taught myself how to stand up without support(or a chair) 2 hours ago!! Then this video came out showing the exact same technique! I'm so happy I figured it out the D.D. approved way! (On day 4 day of my skate journey😋😋😋 whooo) Thank you D.D.H for teaching me so many techniques 💖💖💖💖 You deserve 1 million subs!

I freaking love your videos. I’ll practice and feel defeated after three minutes, watch a video, and be like “nah, I can do this.”

Love from Boise, Idaho

The energy of this channel is bloody brilliant.

Thanks for elucidating the mechanics of the movement as I also find that I'm shifting my weight from side to side and yet going nowhere.

Your voice is like a big warm hug. You’re so encouraging and lovely thank you

Just ordered my first pair of roller skates. Trying out something new during these times seems like a great idea. Thank you for your videos and instructions 😘

Before my skates arrived I watched your videos. Once I had my skates I tried your methods the first few days and I just couldn’t do it. So I watched other videos and tried to apply their methods as I got more comfortable on skates and something just didn’t feel right. I was still like Bambi on ice. So on my fifth day of skating I came back to your videos I had watched and something just clicked. THANK YOU! I’m no longer terrified and with proper posture I’ve had minimal falls. I’ve still a ways to go but I’m practicing everyday (even for just ten mins) and watching every video you publish

Nothing like a good Bball court. I'm way beyond this point, but I just have to watch your videos Dirty Deborah. You're so damn weird. Love it.

This is great! I fell and hurt my tailbone a few weeks ago so haven’t gone back outside in my skates (worn them inside every day though 😂) and wasn’t really sure what my next step would be, because I felt I wasn’t improving just being indoors. I still want to look after myself (tailbone is still sore) but this was really well described, and a couple techniques I haven’t tried yet so THANK YOU! Hopefully I can get moving properly on them soon ☺️

I just got skates and I'm already worried about how I'm even gonna stand and not fall so this helps 💀💀💀 thank you

My core is SO WEAK 😂. Can’t wait to build up my strength again 💪🏻 🛼

I finally started today and took my skates out for a try! I did have trouble standing up but once I got to my feet and was able to stand in a V. I'm working on moving next lol

Thank you for this video! I recently picked up a pair of skates this week after watching a ton of videos. Your videos have been the most helpful in getting started. I could hear myself saying "butt down, check the snack area, chin up" when skating today. My first day wasn't very successful but I revisited your channel and made a lot of mental notes for the next time I lace up. I was having a lot of trouble actually getting rolling today. These tips will definitely help me tomorrow when I go out again. Thank you Dirty Deborah Harry!

This is so helpful! Thank you so much for these videos! ❤️

This is so helpful… a new tennis court was just installed near me, but no nets have been put up yet so I’m skating in it while I still have the chance! Tough getting up from the ground without a bench to sit on, so your advice will help a lot!

Great teacher, Thanks for taking the time to post these great videos.

This coming up week I’m going to my local roller rink to buy a pair of skates Im so excited!! This is really helpful!!

I have some skates arriving on monday and your videos are making me more excited!

Ur amazing! Ur not boring. Ur very into it!!

I love watching your videos so much, I just bought a pair of Jackson Vista Vipers that are supposed to be here at the end of the week. I used to skate as a child but now that I'm turning 20, I really wanted to get back into it. I was never good at it but I really want to give this a real try again. I got better pads as well that you used in a previous video, hopefully I wont be too scared to fall and get back up again. I'm so excited and your videos are helping me prepare mentally for this. I've been doing stretches too lol. You're an amazing inspiration!

Luv ya, Deborah. Beautiful court/ skating-surface--- no deep or wide gaps/cracks!

The background is beautiful!! The court/ the scenery!!

thank you so much for these videos!!! these actually have me learning to skate

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! They're amazing for new skaters such as myself 😊

Skating is a new thing for me its so relaxing it kills off all my bad energy

Thank you for posting this! I just got mine yesterday and I was watching other videos and I couldn’t move but when I saw yours I was moving forward with confidence! I didnt go that far bc I was afraid of falling but I finally moved.

Thank you for this Deb!!!! I’m waiting for my hours to go back to normal at work so I can get me some boardwalks! I’m so excited to start skating!!!! I’ve been going through a lot mentally since this pandemic started and I think skating will be just what I need!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hello, I have to say thank you for all the videos you do. Im new at skating and you have helped me bring up my confidence. I have so much fun every day and enjoying life!!!!

just bought my first skates and protective equipment, I'm so excited to get more exercise and hopefully get comfortable enough to dance smoothly to music in them! These videos are so helpful thank you and I love Deborah's super expressive voice

You have no clue how thankful I am for you 😂❤️

Your videos are so helpful! I know you already have videos on everything you did in this video, but I actually find it really helpful watching you do the same technique in different videos. It's like I realize something that I missed in the previous videos. Thank you so much for these tutorials! ♥️

I've been getting back to skating after a long time away. Your videos are helping me a lot. Thank you!

This video made me cry. Just what I needed to hear. Thank you

By far the best instructor out there. I love all your videos Dirty! I am falling on my butt a lot, trying to balance,... but the more I nail down all of the things you are teaching.. the better I am going to get! Thanks for being so helpful!

Yay! Thank you Deborah! 🥰

Thanks for another great skating video!

Dirty Deb I love all of your vids! I've been a basic rink roller skater for years. Your vids have been so helpful as I've been learning outdoor skating and how to do more than the basics! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all the time care and energy you put into your videos!

Wow! You're such a good, sweet instructor 🎉🎉❤❤

THIS. This is the video that helped me in literally one day thank you so much

You inspire me so much! Keep up the amazing work. 😘

Great video, like always!

I used to skate all the time around the bay in roller blades, but have not touched a skate for 20 years.. now going to get back into it with quad skates, and your videos are so encouraging. Thank you so much, and here I go!

Thaaank youuu!!! That's exactly the video I needed ❤️

I love your energy! And also youre always looking good. Go girl 💪🏼💅🏼

Your videos make me confident in jumping into this sport 😊 thanks for explaining things so well. Youre an awesome teacher

I just clicked to subscribe. You are amazing. I have never skated before. To day was the first time I tried to skate in a parking lot. It was intimidating but I will try everyday and see how it goes! Thanks so much for your video!

I have not skated in over 30 years , and of course back then what I call the old cave man skates is nothing like these new moxi lolly I did change the wheels to the luminous wheels they are little bit smaller than the ones that came on them, but all in all I want to thank this lady for making this video I watched it over and over again I got up went to a near by park on the basketball court and everything just came together keeping the knees bent , staying low let me mention I did not fall not even once I am 56 years old and pretty good shape , I treated myself to these $369 skates and believe me I will get very good use out of them skating to me is very relaxing good fun exercise that you really don’t realize you’re getting exercise I thank god for people that go you tube and make videos because we did not have these kind of things when I was teen, so thank you again.

I have to say last night my first time getting up on skates I fell and I couldn’t grasp how to get up. Went home watched this video and today at the park I was able to get up in my own on both feet without falling and comfortably. Thanks so much for your videos!

I just got my rollers and i was so lost on how to begin. Thank you so much, your videos are helping a lot

This is the best mom support I’ve ever felt 💜 thank you I’m going to try again in a little bit

Hi Debra!! I’m from Brazil and you’re inspiring me to start skating!!! Thank you and keep doing it!! You’re amazing!!

I needed this! I ordered my skates 2 days ago and it’s coming this week! I’m so excited that I’m binge watching videos 😅

I’m on day two of skating lol but I’m looking forward to getting better!! Your videos are very helpful and I’m excited to learn more ☺️

This was so helpful!!!! Thank you!

So so useful. Thanks ❤️

great video Dirty Deborah Harry

So helpful thankyou

just here because i love your energy and like checking out the quad community lol. i'm an inline skater (skated quads when i was young and right before making the decision to buy my own inline skates) but might attempt to master quads later.

You’re the BEST!!! ❤️

I love how informative you are without it coming across as patronising. You genuinely want people to learn and get better. It's lovely to watch

Great! I am just a kid. I learned how to rollerskate after watching your video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just turned 35 yesterday and got new skates. I'm petrified, but super excited I found this channel! Thank you!!!

I love the sunglasses 😎

Thank you so much for all of your amazing videos! I'm 44 been skating before but a beginner really. I'm going to make this work 💪This year I shall become a skater thanks to you ☺ My snack area definitely needs attention!

I really need to learn this!

Have not purchased any skates, curious and obsessed with the idea of learning but scared. I am more of a hiker and enjoy the outdoors. Your videos are giving me great tips

So fun and helpful! :D

Thank you so much. You're helping me reach my dream (become a decent skater). I've had this dream since I was 8yrs old. Now, 13 years later, I finally got a pair of skates and I'm so excited, beside already have broken my ancle. I'm really insecure and scared, but i'll figure it out. Thank you!!!

I just got skates since walking distances is really hard for me. I used to figure skate and have inline skates and figured it’d be the same. I could NOT have been more wrong. Having balanced wheels is so much harder! I look like a toddler with my legs out wide and arms out for balance. Thanks so much for these videos! There aren’t many skate coaches in Wisconsin and we only have roads to skate.

I found an awesome parking lot on my lunch break yesterday. It's got obstacles, some freshly paved spots, some cracks, some rumbles, some pebbles and I spent a bit of time skating there. I ate poop but got back up and kept going. Excited to get more comfortable on my skates!

Meeting you is on my bucket list! You're a legend ❤

Great skates and awesome with your lapel mic!

Yay this is what I need! Thank you so much!

Thanks again!

Hi Deb, I really enjoy watching your videos, even though I already know how to skate :P! I was wondering if you could make a video on how to use your toe-stops and how to balance on them. I've been getting better at using the toe-stops, but I can't balance and walk very well on them.

Thank you!!!! ❤️

In watching your videos I’ve been scared because I had a bad accident as a child. But after trying a few exercises without skates I took your advice and just went for it. Surprisingly I didn’t fall but I had baby giraffe legs tho..lol Thanks for all your encouragement and continue the videos because I’m learning a lot! xoxo

Skating is so addictive. Hey Deb we have 3 rinks open in the Fox Valley area in WIS.

Me learning how to skate has shown me how out of shape I am 😅😅 love your tips!!

Love your videos! They’ve helped me so much :) Could you teach us about trucks?

Ha ! You are so funny but a great skater. I dont have skates anymore, Im going to invest in another pair, wide wheels and dancer wheels, I have learned a lot from you. Im ready to get back out on my skates.

Hey it was pleasure meeting you!

Lol I really needed this detailed explanation 😂Thanks !!

Oh my god xx just the cutest 😍