How to use a Skating Spinner to Spin Off Ice!

In this video, Lloyd gets out his brand new Edea spinner and gives it a go. This not a sponsored post, we paid for this spinner!

Lloyd starts off by explaining what a spinner is, some safety tips to keep in mind before starting out practising with it, followed by how to actually use one.

We look at the first exercise you can do to start spinning on it, followed by breaking down your first upright spin on a spin.

Ultimately the spinner is a great way of reproducing the feeling of doing your figure skating spins off the ice. But it is a really really tough reproduction and is very unforgiving if you make a mistake!

You can use one to practice many things such as your sit spin off ice, your camel spin off ice, and even 3 turns, brackets, rockers and more!

You should use one with caution.

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[olivenaito]

"Perfect! I love the design, perfect for a 30 year old man!"

[LifeofDayy]

I’ve found that spinning on a surface with a bit more traction makes for fewer scary mishaps. A nice large sheet of vinyl flooring from the home improvement store is a great practice surface. Thanks for the great videos!

[cristina_UK]

I've literally just bought one (like ten minutes ago)! The timing couldn't have been more perfect... :)

[Ysaedda]

I was given a spinner for Christmas and was really struggling with it. Following your advice here has made an instant difference! It's still really hard but it feels more controlled and I'm getting more rotations before I fall off

[sarahpiatt]

0:42 don't break the vase unless you're ready to join the ouran high school host club

[KxNOxUTA]

😭 This "first in a while" is like my "can't even dream of".

OK, wow, that tip to just turn and stop barely moving is amazing. And that "hook", never knew my leg could/should be straight there. I instantly tried to bend at the knee and hold "h" position before trying to bring my leg in. That obviously didn't make things easier 😂

Thank you very much for the advice and for the proper safety warnings!

[charlie.]

_"Perfect! I love the design, perfect for a 30-year-old man!"_
Oh gosh, I'm 25 but this was my reaction exactly. I ended up getting the rainbow llama.

[subbypop]

Thank u for this video! I'm getting my spinner 3D printed (the advantages of having a nerd boyfriend!) and I can't wait to try these excecises :D

[katyaaralina]

I just got my Pro Skating spinner and, along with it, you get the instruction how to make your first spins on it. Was a pleasant bonus to the purchase. It says the same exercise as at 3:25

[deenishii]

I just ordered my spinner and it's coming on Monday. This video is very helpful because it will be my first time trying it and I just didn't know where to start. Thanks again for the video 🙆🏻‍♀️ you just got a new subscriber. 🤗

[markmcnabb]

Hi, Thank you for the great tips on starting off. These are much harder than spins on the ice for sure. I really appreciate your safety tips for wearing shoes, and also the warning about getting off the spinner when things go wrong instead of trying to "save it"! A safety tip of my own is to put masking tape on the bottom of the spinner to cover the rocker. A plastic spinner on laminate flooring was just way too little friction -- with the tape, it still spins very easily but doesn't slip out so easily. Just replace the tape when it starts to wear out.

[jrg]

Thanks for addressing ways how not to spin. I think I am swinging my leg or arms faster than the other and it is turning me into an upside down cat trying to land when falling...you swivel off balance immediately.
I have no dance/ballet background, which seems to really help. I was a swimmer/water polo player/bad gymnast/good weight lifter first 32 years.

[squisheneezer]

This is honestly so helpful. I’m basically brand new to skating and all self taught and I throw myself into the spin which only gives me 2 rotations maximum

[elenashkvar]

Thank you Lloyd! I've found it also much safer spinning in shoes especially with firm sole so that the foot is stable like in ice skates. But yeah, those rainbow ponies are dangerous things)))

[cakescookinglife.]

You are my most favorite ! Great training tips. I have a great coach as well. Im 63 skated years ago. Wanted olympics... Hahaha...no$ and wrong color. Started again @ 56 got depressed and quit. Now bk again...in it to win it. Now I have a weak leg...psoas real tight as well. So ill be watching as much as im able!! Thank you soo much for what you do. You're funny.. and adorable lol. Motivating. Thanks so much!!

[queen_of_ravens]

My spinner has said "get off, mate" to me quite a few times! 🙈 Wish I'd had this video when I first got it.
One question I have had for a while: My foot is actually bigger than that type of spinner. How should I step on it? (Have it centred under my foot, or...?)

[Joice_M]

I think its also a good idea to put soemthing under the spinner as it will scratch the wood floors, maybe buy a slab of plywood.

[thisislouiselo]

I would love to see a video of other spin positions especially back spin. Also interested in seeing the turns. I've been using mine barefoot since I don't wear shoes in the house and it's been ok. Definitely fell off it a lot my first day but you adjust quickly. Thank you for making this video.

[janinesheehan]

Thank you! I was struggling to use it properly and these are great instructions.

[TheZumbalara]

Thank you! Bought one a few weeks ago and haven't been able to really use it properly- your video was very helpful!!!