Join Mel and Milly to find out why we STILL think that Rookie Artistic roller skates are the best value for money roller skate in the UK for recreational roller skaters. Chapter titles 00:00 Intro 00:05 Evolution of Rookie Artistic roller skates 01:52 Manufacturing and testing 03:24 Adjustable toe stop - pros 06:42 Adjusting wheels and why you don't need to 08:59 How your roller skates should fit 12:31 Why we apply understanding of body chemistry to roller skating 12:50 Which roller skates should I buy as a beginner? 14:10 Why we chose Rookie as our first choice skate for beginner - intermediate skaters 16:27 Metal or plastic plate? I'm worried about plastic ones! 18:39 You don't need to buy anything else at the start (apart from protective gear!) 19:29 We may seem nosy about your life, but we can make better recommendations if you chat to us! 21:00 Learn how to fall safely - it's essential 22:30 Avoiding the tongue trap! 25:11 How do I look after my skates? 27:29 A look inside the Rookie roller skates box 29:21 Check out our wheel guide for more info Grab your free wheel guide download here: https://www.theskatesanctuary.co.uk/product-page/rgg-s-guide-to-roller-skate-wheels We are a not-for-profit company and welcome your questions, comments and recommendations. We are only able to offer our most accessible sessions (it's been £5 fot 2 hours for 18 months now!) because people choose to shop with us. #beginners #rollerskates

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