what's here

• intro: objective of this test

• performing the test

• hints

• outcomes + implications

• more

see also

• Heel-brake stopping main page
• Equipment configuration: C test | B test
• Details of stopping:  method A | method B | method C
• Formulas for physics of heel-brake stopping
• Resources for learning stopping
• more topics for Stopping on Inlines

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intro

This test is intended to answer:

Does your skate boot have a high enough boot cuff to support effective stopping by pressing the lower leg back and down against it?

(also stiff enough)

(also comfortable enough)

Guidelines for boot-rear-top height versus knee-height.

How test the force?

If yes, then you can use method C: find an instructor

performing the test

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measuring

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hints

• most normal "general recreational" skates which are sold with a heel-brake already on them in the box are suitable for method C, supplemented by method A.

By "general recreational" skates, I mean skates which are not specialized for hockey, dance, racing, tricks, etc.

• most speedskate boots are not suitable for method C.

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outcomes + implications

?? [ more to be added ]

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more . . .

see also

• Heel-brake stopping main page
• Equipment configuration: C test | B test
• Details of stopping:  method A | method B | method C
• Formulas for physics of heel-brake stopping
• Resources for learning stopping
• more topics for Stopping on Inlines

back to Top | Resources | formulas | more Heel-Brake | more Stopping