Is there a difference between stopping with Ice skates and stopping with inline skates?

Yes. There is a very big differnce in how the two work with the surface under them. Inline skates have a lot more sideways grip and a tendency to "grab" on small differences in the surface that ice skates do not.





Most inline skate stops avoid sliding the leading skate sideways because it eliminates the accidental grabbing and using the trailing skate is effective. If the trailing edge grabs, the weight shifts away from it and you slow down a little less instead of a sudden increase in breaking which can toss you forward.





I have heard rumors that some inline skaters can do a two footed hockey stop on a smooth surface. I have never seen it done and know very few people who would have the control skills to do it if they wanted.





The primary inline skate stop is the heel brake, which would be totally useless on ice.


It is one of the most effective stopping methods and requires very little skill.


When people tell me they have a problem using it, I ask them to show me how they do it and their problem is always that they are not getting the braking foot out front far enough.





The second most common inline skate stop is the T stop where the rear foot is dragged sideways behind you. It works much better at gradual speed adjustments that a fast stop and is relatively easy.





Another that some people use for normal slowing down is reverse stepping. Basicaly, you turn your toes in like a snow plow and take steps to limit the force of stopping so that you don't pitch forward.





The power slide is as close to an ice skate stop that is relatively common. The big difference is that one skate with the majority of your weight stays rolling normally while the other skate is thrust way out in the direction of travel to slide.

Is there a difference between stopping with Ice skates and stopping with inline skates?
huge difference.
Reply:Don't try stopping on inlines like ice skates or you' wind up on your butt.
Reply:Yes, there is a complete difference. In Ice skates you swiftly turn your skates to one side and skid along the ice. With inline rollerblades you tilt your foot back and the rubber pad at the back grinds on the surface slowing you down.
Reply:theres a hugee difference.


with ice skates there are a few ways to stop but none of them are the same as the inline skates



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