How to Skate on Two Wheels on In-Line Skates

Ride on just one back and one front wheel on your in-line skates for a stylish trick.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• In-line Skate Axles
• In-line Skate Spacers
• In-line Skate Wheels
• In-line Skates
• In-line Skating Gear
• In-line Skating Helmets
• In-line Skating Protective Gear Sets
• Wrist Guards

1. Roll forward at a moderate speed.

2. Stagger your skates, so that one foot is almost in front of the other.

3. Lift the toe of your forward skate up so that it rolls on only the back wheel.

4. Lift the heel of your back skate so that the skate rolls on only the front wheel.

5. Hold your legs rigidly to maintain this two-wheel position.

6. Ride on two wheels for as long as you can maintain your balance.

7. Pull both skates down to resume normal skating position.

Tips & Warnings

• It doesn't matter which foot is forward and which is backward unless your skates have heel brakes. If they do, the heel brake skate must go back. If both skates have heel brakes, remove one of them. Two brakes are unnecessary.

• Starting out, only ride on two wheels for a moment, just to get used to getting up and down. After a little practice, you should be able to ride on two wheels as long as you want.

• Try turning on two wheels. Then try carving back and forth. Try it backward.

• Always wear a helmet, wrist guards and kneepads when in-line skating.