Then one day, Mia’s friend Jake suggested that she try to flip over him while he lay on the ground. She took some persuading but, within a few days, she was flipping over nine people in a row. These retro-style quad skates adapt to fit kids from sizes 13 – 2 (UK) with an easy-adjust closure. I don’t skate for money,” she told us, “I skate for the happiness it gives me. I will definitely continue to skate, even when I go to college and get a profession.” At the super-young age of 15, Mia Peterson of California, USA set the record for the most people barani flipped over from a quarter pipe on roller skates, which is... 12! 🤯 She was very careful and, within a few days, she had become sooo good that she could flip over over 9 people in a row...

After a lot of practising, on 16 July 2022, Mia lined up 12 other skaters in Laguna Niguel and soared over them to claim her world record title. Contrary to what you might think, Mia didn’t start roller-skating until she was 11 years old. That year, her sister got a pair of skates for her birthday and they decided to go to the skating rink together.From the time I started roller skating I always dreamed of being able to do a flip on skates. […] One day at the skate park I was determined to land a front flip. I told my friends that I wanted to try to front flip and they all gathered around the quarter pipe to watch me. I would probably try and attempt to get the highest flip now. Since I got the longest flip over people I think it would be awesome to attempt the highest flip too!” As she told us, she doesn't want to skate for money: “I skate for the happiness it gives me. I will definitely continue to skate, even when I go to college and get a profession.” One time I split my chin and had to get 27 stitches. Also, when I first attempted a front flip I over-rotated and slammed on to my stomach, breaking some of my ribs.”

After A LOT of practising, on 16 July 2022, Mia lined up 12 other skaters and flipped over them, gaining a world record title! 🥳 When we asked her what her source of inspiration was, she told us: “All the skaters around me really inspire me. [They] really pushed me. […] Watching them improve and work hard inspires me more than anything!”These days, Mia competes on a regular basis, even though she is not planning on making a career out of it. I was thrilled! I couldn’t believe it, it seemed very surreal. I used to always look up to the people in this book when I was younger and now to be in it, it feels like a dream.”

Depending on the Moxi model, the skates may be made from materials including a genuine leather or slightly more affordable animal-friendly materials. Some designs also have a vinyl boot, cushioned with ankle padding, while you may also appreciate an ergonomically designed collar for extra comfort. But whichever you choose, you can be sure comfort is at the top of the manufacturer’s priority list. Mia used to spend hours practising every day. Now, as a busy 16-year-old, she has less free time, but she still manages to skate a few times a week. When Mia had become confident enough in her skills, her good friend Jake suggested that she try to flip over him while he lay on the ground. American teenager Mia Peterson landed an epic skating record after performing a barani flip over 12 of her friends.I was usually pretty confident in my attempts, but I always knew my limit. I would never try and push it and see if I could go farther than I knew I could. I would take baby steps until I could land the flip. It is not easy at first though, I would take some tough falls here and there!" Well, Mia used to spend hours practising every day. And now, as a busy 16-year-old, even though she has less free time, she still manages to skate a few times a week. Mia has been named as one of Guinness World Records' Young Achievers and will feature in our 2024 book, which goes on sale very soon.

When I first attempted a flip on roller skates I tried it into a foam pit,” Mia explains. “I got really comfortable with them into a foam pit and then onto an airbag. When I was confident with my rotation and the flip, I would start attempting them on cement. From the time I started roller skating I always dreamed of being able to do a flip on skates. […] One day at the skate park I was determined to land a front flip. I told my friends that I wanted to try to front flip and they all gathered around the quarter pipe to watch me." The incredible stunt earned the then-15-year-old, from California, USA, the record for most people barani flipped over from a quarter pipe on roller skates. Any one worth their salt in the Quad Roller Skate world knows the name Moxi Skates. Moxi is the Quad Roller Skate brand from the LA Roller Derby player Michelle Steilen. Moxi Roller Skates create premium, colourful, comfortable Adult Quad Skates. The reputation of the Moxi Lolly is not without good reason. The handmade Skate Boots are the leader in extreme and specific Roller Skates from park and street Skating to the world of rhythm and dance Skating. Get the colour that best matches your Skates style here. Mia is one of Guinness World Records' Young Achievers and will feature in our 2024 book, which goes on sale VERY SOON. 👀

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As she told us, her main source of motivation are her fellow skating friends: “All the skaters around me really inspire me. [They] really pushed me. […] Watching them improve and work hard inspires me more than anything!” The second type of Skates are Roller Blades, also known as Inline Skates. Inlines can have 3 or 4 wheels depending on the type of Skate and are often primarily known for their speed. Aggressive Inline Skates have no brake and can often feature a grind plate in the centre for street Skate use. The third and final choice is Quad Skates. There are various types of Skating and each has their own boot best suited. There is dance/jam Skating, park Skating, recreational Skating and speed Skating. In terms of boot types, there is a figure Skate similar to the heeled Ice Skate design which aids balance and weight distribution, a more aggressive speed Skate which is often heavily padded but tied low for maximum ankle movement. When I first attempted a flip on roller skates I tried it into a foam pit,” Mia told us. “I got really comfortable with them into a foam pit and then onto an airbag. When I was confident with my rotation and the flip, I would start attempting them on cement. Try to find a hobby or sport that you love! Do it because you enjoy it, and the happiness it brings you. If you work hard and put in the hours, you can do anything.