LondonSkaters Speed Team - Speed Skating & Rollerblading Club in London

ed!

Might be of interest to some - I'm certainly considering it (predominantly from a learning perspective, rather than something that I want to start applying - I still have other basic and more fundamental areas to work on first!):

http://www.serpentineroad.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=33738

For those not on sr.com:

Fred_Paris · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:33 am Subject:

That is an ambitious course for sure.

Could be interesting to see how it is approached, I'll put that down as a possibility.

Mikey-two-Names · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 4070

Unlike some in the club, I'm actually all for learning the double push from the skill aspect. OTOH I would be rather careful about using it in skating and training. It's too easy to do what Fred and I did and get a massive undercarve, so remember not to use it for almost all of your skating.

Of all the skaters that can do the movement of the double push (and there are far fewer than people think), I know of only a couple who can actually do it efficiently and get useful benefit. All the short frame skaters I've seen double pushing are just burning extra calories and going slower as a result of the DP.

hulyom · Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 214 Location: sunny Ecuador

looks good

ed! · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:28 pm Subject:

Mike, I would like to think that the "problem" that people may have about it is that a lot of skaters look at the Double Push as being a quick-win solution to being faster, whereas correcting their core skating skills would probably address that better.

I definitely agree that from a skill's aspect, why shouldn't people learn it, on the basis that you are also taught the applications and limitations. I've not had any lessons with Asha before but she always has postive reviews from students and other instructors, so I don't think that will be a problem on this course.
I agree with Fred that it is an ambitious course, from the perspective that it might attract people for the wrong reasons - I don't think many realise how advance a skill it is, but am sure they will find out if they go on it :)

hulyom · Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 214 Location: sunny Ecuador

For my point of view DP is not needed for others than speed skaters which, and yes you first need to have good control of the skates/body weight to start trying DP. If this is good level it would be good if most of us can go.

Rick · Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 5888

Little plea to keep any debate about it here rather than on the SR thread. Asha is running a business and debates on this topic can go on and on. There are probably some long threads in here already. From my perspective I don't know what Asha's DP credentials are like. Her instructing credentials are very good so she may have done her homework. It might be interesting someone with a keen eye for the DP to go along and see what is happening. Could also be a good recruiting ground for the club so it would be great if one or two attend and at the end ask people if they want to take it further. If they are prepared to pay £20 for 2 hours and want to find their potential then they should be prepared to spend £25 for 12 months.

Anyone want to have a short "training session" to coincide with 2pm on Serp Road. Not aggressive fast just some effortless cruising in blue?

dan_b · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 2417

Mikey-two-Names · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 4070

In case it wasn't obvious, my comments are entirely general and about the DP.

diego · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 405 Location: W2

I might attend as well...

I'm always curious about somebody else's point of view and teaching methods, therefore having a session with Asha should be good.

She also mentioned working on "acceleration techniques and speed stops" and that shouldn't be harmful as well Wink

malspeedster · Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Crossharbour

Just realised one thing.
This might overlap with the Sat indoor training.

Rick · Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 5888

Date now changed to 6th Feb

ed! · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:01 pm Subject:

Is anyone from LSST signed up for this?

Unfortunately I've made other arrangements for the day.

Fred_Paris · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:15 pm Subject:

Forgot about it (again)

I dropped an email to Asha to know if there is space available, if it is an option I will try to go.