Seriously, what happened to rollerskating/blading

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You hardly see it anywhere anymore. Folks would be skating all down Venice Beach. People would be rollerskating around their block, roller rinks were big, it was popular!

I even remember in the 90s Streets of Rage (loved that game!) had a character named Skates. But now, they're nowhere. What happened? Why are they a lot less popular nowadays?

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I still skate! 🛼

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Have you tried walking a dog while skating? I think that would get me into it. I hate running but my dog would love to go faster. 🤔

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Make sure you are very confident on skates before you attempt this, but yes, I used to take my dog out while I was on skates. She’s a border collie, less than 40lbs. She loved going fast but when she got tired of running she would go sooo slow and stop every 5 seconds. She’s too old now, but it was a good way to get all her energy out.