Trail Skating 101

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  • Trail Skating 101

    Navigating Nature with Let’s Roll

    Trail skating, the thrilling journey through nature’s beauty on roller skates, is an invigorating experience that connects you with the great outdoors and like-minded skaters. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how Let’s Roll, the app for roller skating enthusiasts, can elevate your trail skating experiences. While offering practical insights and tips, we’ll also explore the best gear and skate wheels for navigating the trails.

    Trail Session Tracking Made Easy

    For both seasoned trail skaters and newcomers to the sport, keeping a record of your trail skating sessions is both educational and inspiring. Let’s Roll simplifies this process by allowing you to log crucial session details, like your skating style, the location of your adventure, and performance statistics. This helps you track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and create a personal trail skating journal.

    Connecting with Local Trail Skaters

    The sense of community in trail skating is one of its most cherished aspects. Let’s Roll utilizes GPS technology to connect you with fellow trail skaters in your vicinity. This feature is invaluable for those seeking trail skating companions or looking to share experiences and tips. Building connections with local skaters can enrich your trail skating adventures and provide opportunities for learning and growth.

    Unearthing the Best Trail Skating Spots

    Discovering the perfect trail skating spots is crucial for an enjoyable adventure. Let’s Roll aids in this endeavor by offering insights into popular trails and routes, thanks to the collective knowledge of the global skate community. Whether you prefer smooth, scenic park paths or more challenging terrains, Let’s Roll can guide you to find the ultimate trail skating spots, enabling you to immerse yourself in the natural world on wheels.

    Selecting the Right Gear and Skate Wheels

    While trail skating is a thrilling experience, it’s essential to have the right gear to make the most of it. Here are some key considerations:

    • Skate Wheels: When it comes to trail skating, choose large, soft wheels. These wheels provide better shock absorption, ensuring a smoother ride over uneven terrain. Soft wheels with a durometer rating between 78A and 85A are ideal for trail skating, as they offer grip and stability on various surfaces.
    • Protective Gear: Safety should always be a priority. Invest in quality protective gear, including helmets, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and gloves to safeguard against potential falls or accidents.
    • Trail-Specific Skates: While any roller skates can be used for trail skating, trail-specific skates are designed with features that cater to outdoor conditions, such as improved durability and shock absorption.

    Conclusion

    Trail skating is more than just a physical activity; it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors while connecting with like-minded individuals. Let’s Roll, designed for roller skating enthusiasts, equips you with essential tools to enhance your trail skating experiences. By tracking your sessions, connecting with local skaters, discovering the best trail skating spots, and selecting the right gear and skate wheels, you’ll not only improve your skills but also foster a deeper connection with nature. So, lace up your skates, download Let’s Roll, and embark on a trail skating journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and the joy of nature.



  •  Let’s Roll 2.3 and 1.3 📍

    Enhancing Local Connections in the Roller Skating Community

    In response to fervent requests from our vibrant roller skating community, we are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking feature in Let’s Roll 2.3 for iPhone and 1.3 for Android— the “Locals” feed. This innovative addition aims to simplify the process of connecting with fellow skaters in your area, fostering a sense of community and enhancing the overall roller skating experience.

    Detailed Feature Overview:

    The “Locals” feed is designed to seamlessly integrate with your local roller skating scene, providing a dynamic platform for users to discover and connect with nearby skaters. To offer a glimpse into this exciting feature, we have even prepared a video showcasing the local skating experience in Los Angeles, giving users a preview of what they can expect when they dive into the “Locals” feed.

    See how the local experience looks like in Los Angeles in this video

    Real-Time Notifications:

    Gone are the days of manually checking for new skaters in your area. Let’s Roll will now proactively notify you whenever new skaters emerge in your local vicinity. This enhancement ensures that you stay effortlessly connected with the ever-growing roller skating community without the need for constant manual checks. Seamlessly integrated into the app, these notifications add an extra layer of convenience, keeping you informed and engaged with your local skate scene.

    Revamped “Discover – People” Page:

    Understanding the importance of easily identifying active skaters in your vicinity, we have overhauled the “Discover – People” page. This comprehensive update makes it simpler than ever to pinpoint fellow skaters who share your passion for gliding through the streets. The enhanced page offers an array of filters and sorting options, allowing you to tailor your search based on skating styles, skill levels, and more. Connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful connections within your local roller skating community.

    Encouraging User Engagement:

    We believe in creating an app that not only facilitates connections but also encourages active participation within the roller skating community. With Let’s Roll 2.3 and 1.3, we invite you to explore the enhanced features, discover new skaters, and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of your local skate scene. The app has become more than just a tool; it’s a hub for forging friendships, sharing experiences, and celebrating the joy of roller skating.

    Conclusion:

    Don’t miss out on the exciting developments in Let’s Roll! Update your app now to version 2.3 for iPhone and 1.3 for Android and immerse yourself in the enriched local skate scene experience. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a newcomer, the “Locals” feed, real-time notifications, and revamped “Discover – People” page are here to redefine how you connect with your local roller skating community. Let’s Roll together and roll into a new era of skating camaraderie!

    What are you waiting for? Update the Let’s Roll App and check out your local skate scene!



    Keep Rolling ❤🛼🌈

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • Show us how scary you are 🎃

    We want to share your scary skate pics!

    We’ve seen a lot of scary skaters putting on some amazing costumes and celebrating Halloween on roller skates – and we would love to share those pictures with all of the Let’s Roll community. Click the button to participate!


    Keep Rolling ❤🛼🌈

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • Empowering Skating Education with Let’s Roll

    Join Our Teaching Revolution!

    At Let’s Roll, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way people learn roller skating, and we believe the key lies in harnessing the expertise of passionate skate teachers. Our vision extends beyond being just an app – we aim to create a thriving platform that connects eager learners with experienced instructors, simplifying the process of discovering and mastering the art of roller skating.

    Building a Learning Community:

    We envision Let’s Roll as a hub where skate enthusiasts, both seasoned teachers and eager students, converge to share knowledge and foster a community of growth. By connecting students with experienced teachers and reputable skate schools, we aim to make roller skating education accessible to anyone, anywhere.

    Calling All Skate Teachers and Schools:

    Are you a dedicated skate teacher or a representative of a skate school? Your insights are invaluable to us! Take a moment to participate in our skate teacher survey. By doing so, you not only contribute to shaping the future of Let’s Roll but also become a vital part of our skate teacher focus group.

    Shape the Future of Skating Education:

    Your participation in the survey grants you a unique opportunity to influence the direction of our learning platform. As a member of our skate teacher focus group, you’ll play a crucial role in refining the tools and features that will empower both instructors and learners within the Let’s Roll community.

    Join us in building a future where learning roller skating is not just a personal journey but a shared experience. Let’s Roll together towards a more connected, informed, and skilled roller skating community. Take the survey now and be a part of the teaching revolution on Let’s Roll! 🌐🛼


    Keep Rolling ❤️🛼🌈

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • Your name is Amy Stake?

    Then let us help you fix it!

    Puns aside – for a while now, one of the top requests in our Ideas forum has been adding the option to allow changing the skate name. We are happy to announce, that with the latest versions of Let’s Roll for iPhone and Android, this is now possible.

    Good luck finding that perfect skate name!


    Keep Rolling ❤️🛼🌈

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • We need your help ❤

    Let’s Keep Let’s Roll Rolling

    (Now say that five times quickly while you rub your tummy and touch your nose)

    Hey there, Skater! 👋

    After 2+ years of collaboration, feedback, and bug-squashing with you, Let’s Roll App has come a long way. It’s been an amazing journey, and we’re grateful for every moment.

    As we grow, so do our expenses. Some of our team members now work full-time to keep things running smoothly, and hosting costs are increasing, especially with exciting additions like video.
    That’s where you come in. We’re proud to be:

    • Independent
    • Community-driven
    • Ad-free
    • Not selling your data

    And we want to stay that way. So, we’re rolling out a new feature in the Let’s Roll App – a pay-what-you-want option. No premium plans or crippled free version. Support us, and you’ll get a heart on your profile. Meanwhile, the Let’s Roll App will continue to be free and full-featured for roller skaters worldwide.

    Supporting is simple and can be done straight from the App, and we will be so grateful for all the help we get 🤗


    Keep Rolling,

    The Let’s Roll Team

  • Show off your moves 💃🕺

    Video support is live in Let’s Roll 2.0

    You voted for it, and now we built it. Video support has been a long-standing request and now it’s finally ready on iPhone.

    The feature is simple: You can now upload up to 30 seconds of video instead of an image in session or post – including your past ones.

    Go share your best moves with the community!


    Ready to update and start sharing videos? Jump into the AppStore and get Let’s Roll 2.0 right now.

    Keep Rolling!

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • An app for roller skaters?

    Let’s build it together!

    In this short 4 min video, we discuss why an app for roller skaters makes sense, and how we want the Let’s Roll app to map the world of roller skating, connect the community, and help skaters learn & grow. We also discuss how we believe the right way to do this is by working together with the skate community.

    Keep Rolling!

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • Safety ( and privacy ) first 🔐

    We want you to skate safe

    Here at Let’s Roll, we’ve got your back when it comes to safety and privacy while using the app. We’re all about looking out for the skate community and making sure you have a smooth and secure ride.

    So, to help you navigate the ins and outs of the Let’s Roll App and get those settings just right, we’ve put together some handy tutorials. We want you to be in the know and feel confident while cruising along.

    Account Privacy Settings
    In this first episode we cover the privacy settings of your Let’s Roll account and how to adjust them correctly.


    Session Privacy Settings
    In this episode, we cover the privacy settings of individual Let’s Roll skate sessions, and how to make sure you stay safe skating.


    Keep Rolling!

    – The Let’s Roll Team

  • Login simpler ✔

    No more password recovery

    While we are working on larger things in the background ( hint: video ), we thought we would share a small but significant improvement for the Let’s Roll App, which just came out: You can now sign up or login with Facebook or Apple.

    This not only makes it easier for new community members coming in – it even works if your Facebook or Apple ID matches the email you are currently using with Let’s Roll. If so – you can also log in without a password to your existing Let’s Roll account should you get logged out in the future.

    Ready to ditch your email login? Update Let’s Roll now!


    Keep Rolling!

    – The Let’s Roll Team