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The roller-skate brake that helps launch jumps
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Hook: The giant rubber plug on the front of a roller skate isn't just for panic braking. Explanation: While beginners drag the toe stop to slow down, figure skaters and roller derby players use it as a powerful launchpad. Jamming the stop into the ground allows them to push off aggressively for jumps and rapid sprints across the rink.
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