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bulletred picture Technique: Balance Your Stride - Two drills to help you equalize your balance and strength on both sides.

bulletred picture Technique: Why Do I Fall Down? - We all take a tumble now and then. Knowing when and why it happens means less crashing.

bulletred picture Gear: Avoid Cheap Plastic Brake Pads - Cheap skates are bad enough. Brakes made of inferior materials are downright dangerous! See my photos.

bulletred picture Industry: Skates that Don't Roll Backwards - I told you last summer that they really work. Now I'm demonstrating exactly how in my first YouTube video!

bulletred picture Gear: Have Skates, Will Travel - Tips for carrying your skates to a summer destination, even as an airline carry-on.

bulletred picture Lessons: Three's Company - Liz does the mileage for 3 or more students, and tempts everyone else to come learn in Danville.

bulletred picture Industry: Orbit Updates - Fresh perspectives on roller skis for fitness and Liz's favorite inline inventions to help beginners.

bulletred picture Sad Story: Why Did You Spam Me? - Mourning the loss of the perfect email address and notes on the mess from changing it.

Skating Instruction

2008 Opportunities: Join Liz in the SF East Bay Area from May through October for private and group lessons by appointment. There are still spaces available for a 5-day Florida Camp Rollerblade and subsequent tour.

Skate Technique in Holland: Coach Barry Publow is partnering with Zephyr Adventures for a week of touring, technical instruction and fun in Holland! Also see his latest book, Science of Speed, fascinating reading.

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