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It's a minefield isn't it. You just bought your new skates, having agonised over which skates are right for you, the size, the material… and then you realised it's not 'natural' and in fact you do need some protective gear. Falling hurts – at any age – but the longer you've spent NOT falling, the more of a shock it is. You hit the ground surprisingly fast, with no reaction time. It takes time for your body to learn how to relax on roller skates, so for us, protective pads are important! In fact, we often suggest to new skaters…

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