How to Jump Off a Curb on Rollerblades

Jumping off a curb on roller blades is very similar to jumping off a curb on a skateboard. Naturally, you need to be careful so that you don't crash and get hurt. Follow these steps to learn how to jump off a curb on roller blades.

Things You'll Need

  • Roller blades and safety gear
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wear protective gear so that if you do fall, you won't get hurt seriously. This gear should include a helmet, kneepads, elbow pads and wrist guards.

    • 2

      Remember that most curbs have a bump next to the edge in addition to a bump next to the curb on the surface on which you will be landing. Because of this, you will need to hop a little bit so that you clear it completely.

    • 3

      Skate toward the curb and get some momentum. Keep your knees bent slightly and your feet together, but not touching.

    • 4

      Hop over the curb and bring your knees up toward your body a little. Hop high enough so that you don't touch the curb. However, don't hop so high that you come down too hard, which could cause you to lose your balance.

    • 5

      Keep riding smoothly away from the curb while keeping your balance. Keep an eye on where you're going so that you don't run into something else.