Frequently Asked Learning To Inline Skate Questions
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Q: Why do I need skate lessons, I can learn on my own, right?
A: This is one recreational activity that you definitely do not want to learn on your own. Learning on your own will only lead to bad habits and unsafe skating. Even worse than teaching yourself, is to have a friend teach you who also taught themselves. Our advice is to take professional lessons from the beginning and then practise what you learn on your own, this is the only real path to becoming a good all round safe skater.
Q: What should I bring to my first skate lesson?
A: Inline skates with a brake fitted, a full set of safety pads protecting your knees, elbows and wrists. No safety pads, no class. Please also take the Cyprus sun seriously, skate classes are a lot of fun but they are also a very tough workout. Bring water, wear a cap and use sunscreen. Children under 14 must wear a helmet.
Q: I'm a complete beginner, how hard will it be?
A: It's a very challenging sport to learn, it's a lot of fun too and the 60 minute class will fly by. Come prepared and take the classes seriously, we will soon have you skating beautifully.
Q: Do you hire Inline skates?
A: No.
Q: Who will be my Rollerblade instructor?
A: Michael Rivers, founder of Limassol Skate School and V1 FITNESS Limassol.
Q: Will the skate class be in English or Greek?
A: English only, Michael Rivers is a British born Cypriot with very basic Greek. We have not found it to be a problem even with Greek and our many Russian speaking clients, the skills you learn are always demonstrated to you in practical terms.
Q: Do you offer skate lessons for children?
A: We offer private inline skate lessons for children. Please note we are not an alternative to kindergarten, we are only interested in teaching children who genuinely want to learn to skate. A family member or guardian must be present throughout the skate lesson.
Q: Where can I buy good quality Rollerblade inline skates for children in Cyprus?
A: Best skates are listed here.
Q: Will I need safety pads and a helmet?
A: If you want to join our beginners classes we require that you have a full set of skating safety pads, that's elbow, knees and wrist. It's highly recommended that you also wear a safety helmet, a bike helmet or a proper skate helmet.
Q: Will I fall over learning to skate?
A: Occasional falls when learning to Inline skate are inevitable, on your first lesson we'll show you how to avoid injuries.
Q: Where do you have your Inline skate classes?
A: We have a few locations in and around the Limassol seafront and tourist area. Most of the time we skate at Molos but depending on weather we sometime use other locations.
Q: What will I learn in the beginners skate classes?
A: Skate safety is number one, we'll check and advise on pads, helmets and your skate brakes. Then the main focus will be getting you skating properly, learning to stop and turning correctly.
Q: What's the best Inline skates to buy for skating in Limassol, Cyprus?
A: It really depends on what you want to do on your skates. But for us, we love slalom and street skating in Limassol. Best skates are listed here.
Q: I've got skates which a friend has given me and I'd like to try your beginners skate class, but I don't have any pads?
A: For your own safety we do require that you wear a full set of pads, that's elbows, knees and wrists. You can buy these from us or you may find in sports stores in Limassol.
Q: Where can I buy Rollerblades in Cyprus?
A: Skate supplies and shops are few and far between in Cyprus. We prefer to just order the best quality inline skates online from U.S. with fast shipping to Cyprus. See range here.
Q: How long have you been skating?
A: Over 20 years now.
Q: Where did you learn to skate?
A: Hyde Park in London with the world's number one level 3 skate instructor. I'm originally from London (English Cypriot) and moved back to Cyprus in 2011.
Q: Are you a qualified skate instructor?
A: Yes, I'm currently the ONLY internationally certified skate instructor in Cyprus. Certified by ICP USA.
Q: What style of skating do you teach?
A: Freestyle freeskate, fitness skating and free jump. Taking new skaters through the basics of safe urban street skating, skating faster, stopping, turning, jumping and speed slalom with cones and skate marathon.
Q: How many lessons will I need to become a good inline skater?
A: Each person is different, in most cases I see a high level of skating skills achieved after about 4 to 6 months. But inline skating is a never ending journey, you will never know it all, there's always new skills you can learn from someone doing it better than you!
Q: Do you teach children to inline skate?
A: Yes, private one to one classes for children are available, these classes can be shared by 2 children maximum.
Q: Do you teach any other fitness sports in Cyprus?
A: Yes, private one-to-one Kickboxing and running coaching
Q: Why do I need skate lessons, I can learn on my own, right?
A: This is one recreational activity that you definitely do not want to learn on your own. Learning on your own will only lead to bad habits and unsafe skating. Even worse than teaching yourself, is to have a friend teach you who also taught themselves. Our advice is to take professional lessons from the beginning and then practise what you learn on your own, this is the only real path to becoming a good all round safe skater.
Q: What should I bring to my first skate lesson?
A: Inline skates with a brake fitted, a full set of safety pads protecting your knees, elbows and wrists. No safety pads, no class. Please also take the Cyprus sun seriously, skate classes are a lot of fun but they are also a very tough workout. Bring water, wear a cap and use sunscreen. Children under 14 must wear a helmet.
Q: I'm a complete beginner, how hard will it be?
A: It's a very challenging sport to learn, it's a lot of fun too and the 60 minute class will fly by. Come prepared and take the classes seriously, we will soon have you skating beautifully.
Q: Do you hire Inline skates?
A: No.
Q: Who will be my Rollerblade instructor?
A: Michael Rivers, founder of Limassol Skate School and V1 FITNESS Limassol.
Q: Will the skate class be in English or Greek?
A: English only, Michael Rivers is a British born Cypriot with very basic Greek. We have not found it to be a problem even with Greek and our many Russian speaking clients, the skills you learn are always demonstrated to you in practical terms.
Q: Do you offer skate lessons for children?
A: We offer private inline skate lessons for children. Please note we are not an alternative to kindergarten, we are only interested in teaching children who genuinely want to learn to skate. A family member or guardian must be present throughout the skate lesson.
Q: Where can I buy good quality Rollerblade inline skates for children in Cyprus?
A: Best skates are listed here.
Q: Will I need safety pads and a helmet?
A: If you want to join our beginners classes we require that you have a full set of skating safety pads, that's elbow, knees and wrist. It's highly recommended that you also wear a safety helmet, a bike helmet or a proper skate helmet.
Q: Will I fall over learning to skate?
A: Occasional falls when learning to Inline skate are inevitable, on your first lesson we'll show you how to avoid injuries.
Q: Where do you have your Inline skate classes?
A: We have a few locations in and around the Limassol seafront and tourist area. Most of the time we skate at Molos but depending on weather we sometime use other locations.
Q: What will I learn in the beginners skate classes?
A: Skate safety is number one, we'll check and advise on pads, helmets and your skate brakes. Then the main focus will be getting you skating properly, learning to stop and turning correctly.
Q: What's the best Inline skates to buy for skating in Limassol, Cyprus?
A: It really depends on what you want to do on your skates. But for us, we love slalom and street skating in Limassol. Best skates are listed here.
Q: I've got skates which a friend has given me and I'd like to try your beginners skate class, but I don't have any pads?
A: For your own safety we do require that you wear a full set of pads, that's elbows, knees and wrists. You can buy these from us or you may find in sports stores in Limassol.
Q: Where can I buy Rollerblades in Cyprus?
A: Skate supplies and shops are few and far between in Cyprus. We prefer to just order the best quality inline skates online from U.S. with fast shipping to Cyprus. See range here.
Q: How long have you been skating?
A: Over 20 years now.
Q: Where did you learn to skate?
A: Hyde Park in London with the world's number one level 3 skate instructor. I'm originally from London (English Cypriot) and moved back to Cyprus in 2011.
Q: Are you a qualified skate instructor?
A: Yes, I'm currently the ONLY internationally certified skate instructor in Cyprus. Certified by ICP USA.
Q: What style of skating do you teach?
A: Freestyle freeskate, fitness skating and free jump. Taking new skaters through the basics of safe urban street skating, skating faster, stopping, turning, jumping and speed slalom with cones and skate marathon.
Q: How many lessons will I need to become a good inline skater?
A: Each person is different, in most cases I see a high level of skating skills achieved after about 4 to 6 months. But inline skating is a never ending journey, you will never know it all, there's always new skills you can learn from someone doing it better than you!
Q: Do you teach children to inline skate?
A: Yes, private one to one classes for children are available, these classes can be shared by 2 children maximum.
Q: Do you teach any other fitness sports in Cyprus?
A: Yes, private one-to-one Kickboxing and running coaching
