Holy shit guys. I went to the skate park for the second time and learned how to drop in on not-quite-bowl-like-but-still-pretty-steep curves. I had to just go for it the first time, but by the end of the session it was like second nature. This shit is so fun!
>>1357141Have you ever bought skates online? What if you go by the size numbers but they don't end up fitting?
>>1357597See
>>1355682Shop Task has some good beginner videos.
As far as stopping goes, I just went straight to learning how to drag stop (AKA T or L stop). To do so, though, you should be comfortable skating on one foot for a good distance.
Also, make sure you tie the laces tight enough so that your heel cannot go up and down inside the skate. A bit of movement at the top cuff, by your shin, may be OK, though.
