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Babes on Blades

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The content of this spirited piece is filled with necessary wordy explanations of inline skating moves. The book "shows" as much as it "tells" with full page photographs illustrating the basics throughout. It goes beyond skating, actually, as it encourages all women to get off the couch and "into the streets where they belong." The underlying them is people moving from depression, oppression and personal challenges into the light of acceptance as they expand their personal paradyms. Davis' fun-loving wit and enthusiasm make this book a fast and interesting read.

Dr. Donna, editor, Health and Fitness Magazine, Hostess, Health and Fitness Solutions, a Sacramento television show

I thoroughly enjoyed "Babes on Blades". The piece that is worth the price of the book is how to get up. It is not so simple when your feet are rolling every which way. Just read a few simple paragraphs, look at the photos and you will be back on your blades in no time. I thought the pictures were very good at explaining things and I appreciated all of the safety hints. For someone over 5, this is a must-read book. If you are younger, just have someone read it to you.

I got the book because of positive reviews. Oops! Great for building a "babe" attitude; but, terrible for building a skating technique.
Just the most basic concepts are discussed (gliding, stopping, swizzling, etc.) but with NO insight (such as common things a beginner should consider).
Author is extremely high on herself which is OK if it didn't get in the way of effective instruction.
If you need be told how to be a "babe" repeatedly and want to know what's cool - such as butt-pinching and hat swiping, be a "babe" and buy the book.
Otherwise, there are too many good books (and videos - such as the Bobby Hull, Jr. video) out there to waste your time and money on this.

has drawings for the utmost beginner but I still recommend a video to see it in action.