From: gn@cc.gatech.edu (toM o. genesE)
Subject: _Inline_ Video
Reply-To: gn@cc.gatech.edu
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1992 01:14:08 GMT


I've seen the _Inline_ video that's been mentioned here, several times
actually.  The video is fairly complete in that it demonstrates
techniques from the very basic to the advanced, although it is really
geared towards beginners.  Most of it is set to music, and it is
enjoyable to watch.  The video is about an hour long.

_Inline_ is divided into six sections, which I've described below:

1. Gear 
This is your basic information on how to fit skates well, and how to
tie the laces properly.  There is a little on rockering as well.  The
need for safety gear is also mentioned (i.e., knee pads, wrist pads,
wrist guards, and a helmet).

2. Basic Stride
This section is intended for those who have never been on inlines
before.  The demonstrators start out with street shoes on grass,
illustrating the leg motion in the stride.  They then show how to
transfer this motion to skates, thus making the basic stride.  Turns
(not crossovers) are also demonstrated.  There is excellent camera
action in each demonstration, showing how the skaters legs are moving.

3. Stopping
The video demonstrates three fundamental stopping techniques, using
the heel brake, the T-stop, and the spin stop.  Each technique is
performed several times, from different camera angles.

4. Obstacles
This section describes how to deal with obstacles like water, sand
(yes, sand -- this video was filmed in California), rocks, cracks, and
stairs (not stair riding, just stepping up and down).  There are shots
of skaters as they go through each of these obstacles.

5. Advanced Techniques
In this section, the advanced stride is shown (i.e., basic stride with
harder leg thrusts), as well as the racing stride (i.e., arm movement,
bringing legs beyond center, etc.).  There is excellent commentary
and multiple shots of backwards skating, and transitions from forward
to backward skating, and vice versa.  Forward crossovers are
demonstrated, and a little of backward crossovers.

6. Tricks 
This last section demonstrates power stops (forward, backward, and
spin), spins, and jumping.  Actually, these maneuvers are described
and shown in detail.


As I mentioned, each technique is illustrated several times, each time
from a different camera angle.  There are closeups of skaters legs and
skates, which are helpful.  In just about every scene, there is a
voiceover of a guy detailing the technique while the skater is
performing it.

The video opens with advanced street skating moves (to the tune of
REM's "Radio Song") like surfing, spinning, and stair riding.  I've
probably watched this intro about 20 times.  If you are into tricks
and such, check this out.  Also, between each of the above sections,
there is about a 1-2 minute break showing advanced maneuvers
containing or built from the techniques just demonstrated.

All in all, _Inline_ is a good video.

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