stackyFACTSInstead of relying on handbrakes, inline skaters stop by awkwardly lifting their toes and dragging a tiny chunk of rubber on the pavement. It looks incredibly uncool and wears down rapidly, leaving you entirely defenseless on steep inclines.
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