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  1. 08-Oct-2009 Website issues meant no updates

    My service provider moved access to my website and I didn't get informed, hence the massive gap in updates to this site.

  2. 19-Aug-2009 SkateFreestyle slalom retreat in London

    I attend Naomi's slalom retreat week pilot back in November; since then she's made some changes, and since I was competing in SkateLondon, I thought I'd do it again.

  3. 07-Aug-2009 Out of touch for a week

    With this coming week being taken up by a course I'm on, and SkateLondon next weekend, I'll be a little slow in replies to any emails.

  4. 24-Jul-2009 July 2009 newsletter

    This months newsletter has some information on SkateLondon and Goodwood Marathon, both events coming up in early August. Also a little heads up that I'll be running an introductory slalom course soon.

  5. 17-Jun-2009 Frame alignment on inline skates

    Frame alignment, the position of the frame with respect to the boot of the skate, can temporarily help you get comfortable but there is a lot of misinformation about how to go about it.

  6. 02-Jun-2009 Video Theme of the Month: Slalom

    After the success of the recent Paris World Slalom Championship, this months Video Theme of the Month takes a look at slalom, in particular the winners of the event.

  7. 27-May-2009 Powerslide FSK Hardcore Evo review

    I shelled out the £290 for the new Powerslide FSK Hardcore Evo skates and here's my review of them. Are they really worth the price?

  8. 27-May-2009 May 2009 newsletter

    Here's the May 2009 newsletter for you to enjoy. The 1-day skater and backwards courses are coming up, with spaces still available if you're interested.

  9. 27-May-2009 Matter wheels review

    Normally I skate the Hyper Concrete wheels, which pretty much every street skater thinks are great, but recently I got the chance to try the Matter wheels out. Find out how they compare and are if they're worth the £28 (for 4).

  10. 27-May-2009 What skating skills to learn

    You've bought your inline skates, you've got the protective gear, and found a nice safe place to learn. So where should you start? What skills should you learn and what's the best order to learn them in? Here's a guide to help you reach your goal of being an inline skater.

  11. 11-Apr-2009 Inline skating questionnaire results

    Having run the inline skating questionnaire for a few weeks it's time to start looking at the results.

  12. 01-Apr-2009 April 2009 newsletter

    Another month, another newsletter! This time with information on the Easter Skate, the start of the LondonSkate season, and the new Deshi Carbon skates.

  13. 01-Apr-2009 Why I've been quiet for March

    This site has been a little quieter than I had hoped through February & March, so I just want to let you know what's going on.

  14. 01-Apr-2009 Building a high jump bar

    I've been wanting to get into jumping, to help my street skating, and I decided to buy a high jump bar. Except you can't. So I built one. For £15!

  15. 23-Mar-2009 Inline skating questionnaire

    Please help me to improve my service to you by taking a few minutes to fill out an online questionnaire on inline skating.

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This is the website of Matthew Denner, a UK based inline skating instructor. If you're looking to start skating, or improve your current skills, you should take a look around to see what I have to offer.

I try to make my courses goal oriented, whether that is being part of the larger street skating community, or just getting a number of skills that combine well together. I cater for all skill levels, from complete beginner through to competent skaters. When teaching private lessons I treat you as an individual, catering for your abilities and learning rate. And with those courses and lessons my students get their own students area page with access to notes, tips and drills.

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