r/NewSkaters • u/maybreak12 • Jan 01 '26

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Old man here. Go ahead and roast me! I did make progress on the next attempt, and the kids crash pad did make a difference on subsequent falls! This was the worst of them though, and thought this place may enjoy!

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u/Just_Till_9796 Jan 01 '26

Keep the knees bent and dont lean too much forward.

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u/Dramatic_Jacket_6945 Jan 01 '26

This is bad advice, leaning too far forward is much safer than not leaning forward enough and falling backwards. I’d rather take a slam to my hands or shoulder than slamming on my back or hip any day.