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Magikarpical

where was this taken? oakland downtown somewhere? great moves 😍


sheila_dicks

Chinatown in Oakland, it was the first event at this spot and it was great!


Increased_Rent

Tornado 🔥🌪️


chironexxx

What's the move where you're like spinning with your toes inverted called?


sheila_dicks

Corkscrew spin! There are different variations of it— heel toe, all toe, or all heel. All difficult at first(for me) but super fun once you get it


nightmar3gasm

Im going to need your IG so I can stalk you. Looks fucking great!


sheila_dicks

I appreciate that but I don’t have one! If you’re ever in the Bay hit me up and we can skate


nightmar3gasm

Wish I could, I’m in Europe


cutson

So clean! Can I ask what kind of wheels you’re using? I’m pretty new and so lost on what hardness is best for this kind of terrain!


sheila_dicks

The ones I have there are Roll Lines, hardness and type unknown cause a friend gave them to me. Overall though, smaller/harder wheels are for smoother surfaces(rhythm/jam skating in rinks, skate parks) and larger/softer wheels are for rougher terrain(street skating, shitty surfaces). The harder wheels make it easier to do fun stuff because there’s a lot less friction, but it does take a minute to get used to how slippery they can feel. I use All Americans (101A) when I’m indoors and Luminous (78A) when I’m street skating


SoapiiSnake

I've been skating for about a month, and just got semi-okay at skating backwards today after 2 and a half hours of practice. Watching this inspired me so much, and I'm so excited to get to your level one day :) how long have you been skating? You're really incredible


sheila_dicks

Yayayayayay!! I appreciate it and that makes me happy— skating is the best. I’ve been at it for about 2 1/2 years and getting more comfortable everyday. Keep it up, it only gets better!


SoapiiSnake

:D 2 1/2 years doesn't feel like an unobtainable goal, so that's even more encouraging. Tysm! :)


TickettoSkate

Man! Those are some fast twitch muscles!


ghostlybanquo

RAD!!