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OSB1 / Level 1-"Getting Started"
In "Getting Started", we introduce the essentials
of skater safety, balance, basic starting, stopping, turning
and terrain techniques. We highly recommend the OSB l and
2 for all new and untrained skaters. We use these skills as
a platform to manage new skills, trails and hills in most
to all next fun level courses.
Skill Ability Level: Pre-Skate and Beginner
Some Specific Skills:
- Movement: stride 1, full swizzle 1, stride swizzle 1 combo,
- Stopping and Speed Control: heel stop 1 (low speeds),
- Turning: A - Frame Turn 1 (L & R),
- Terrain: gear checks, defensive falling and skate position,
standing still, getting up, The Stabilizer™.
Terrain Type: Flat & Smooth
Next Fun Level: Level 2
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OSB 2/ Level 2 - " Getting
Started Cont'd" In OSB 2, we review, refine
and build off skills from Level 1. In level 2, begin the next
fun level skills!
Skill Ability Level: Beginner
Some Specific Skills:
- Movement: full swizzle 1 (vary its size and speed), full
swizzle 2 (propulsive swizzle) and 3 (resistive swizzle),
- Stopping and Speed Control: heel stop 2 (moderate speeds),
heel pump stop™, grass stop
- Turning: Y-frame turn 1 (vary its size, shape and speed).
linked Y-frame turns, Y-frame turn 2 (gliding) and a-frame
turn 3 (braking),
- Terrain: safe hop and side step (up or down)
Terrain Type: Flat & Smooth
Next Fun Level: Trail
Skating 1 or Outdoor Skate Basics™ 3 & 4
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OSB 3/ Level 3 - " Feelin'
Kinda' Rolly™ In Level 3, we develop stride
efficiency, speedy stops and maneuverability.
Skill Ability Level: Advanced Beginner
Some Specific Skills:
- Movement: 1/2 swizzles (L & R), ½ swizzle linked
(sculling),
- Stopping and Speed Control: heel stop 3 (Higher speeds),
quick stops
- Turning: parallel turns 1 (L & R).
- Terrain: knee slide, teeter totter (step over or up obstacles)
Terrain Type: Flat & Smooth
Next Fun Level: Outdoor Skate Basics™ 4
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OSB4/ Level 4 - "Putting It
All Together" In Level 4 we "put it all
together'. We begin ski turns (great for downhill skiers),
skating in Stride 2 (efficient skating and greater fitness
benefits) and then introduce you to next level skills in Cool
Moves™.
Skill Ability Level: Beginning Intermediate
Specific Skills:
- Movement: Scooters (L & R), Stride 2
- Stopping and Speed Control: T- Drag, Inward Glide Stop,
Inward Glide Step Stop™
- Turning: parallel turns 1 (vary its size, shape and speed),
linked parallel turns (Ski Turns)., braking and gliding
ski turns.
- Terrain: Skipping and Leaping, Trail Stride 2, Drafting
Basics, Anticipation, Communication, Speed as Your Friend
(Rough Terrain/Curbs)
Terrain Type: Flat & Smooth
Next Fun Level: Hill
Management 1 and Cool
Moves™ 1
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