Abstract: A braking device for use with skates includes an elongated stick having forward and rearward ends and a ground surface engagement member mounted on the rearward end of the elongated stick. The stick comprises a forward component and a rearward component, the forward component of the stick being pivotally mounted to the rearward component of the stick such that the components of the stick are pivotable between an extended deployed condition for use and a folded condition for storage. The ground surface engagement member is pivotally mounted on the rearward end for adapting to an orientation of a ground surface with respect to a longitudinal axis of the stick. A pivot stop may be provided for limiting the pivot movement of the ground surface engagement member. A biasing spring may be linked between the stick and the ground surface engagement member for biasing the base member into a position having the brake surface oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stick.