Any in-line skaters here? Advice needed.

dtebbe · 11-13-2004, 01:44 PM

My wife wants me to get us all inline skates for xmas. I have been on them before and had a good time. I was just curious what to look for when buying them. I see you can spend anywhere from $50 to $200+ on them, and was just wondering where the "sweet spot" for casual use is. Also, any must-have features or things to stay away from.

TIA
DT

Valiant · 11-13-2004, 02:22 PM

go find a buy it agian sports...or a bike shop that is running year end deals..

theres some up here in northtown...

Valiant · 11-13-2004, 02:22 PM

nevermind your fooked...

Demonpenz · 11-13-2004, 02:27 PM

i have some sweet hockey inliners, i haven't used them forever

11-13-2004, 02:33 PM

K2 kicks ass. That's what I ride.... about once a year. I really need to get out more.

11-13-2004, 02:36 PM

Oh - features?

Wrist guards - minimum. You can trash your knees, elbows, and everything else on the pavement and still earn a living. If you send your ulna and radius through your palm, forget about everything from masturbation to scratching your ass for 3 months.

WilliamTheIrish · 11-13-2004, 03:05 PM

No shiot Phob.

Wear something on your skull too. I've had to CT way too many calvariums that have fracured and cause subdural bleeds and much rehab time.

Use your head for more than a brake.

Brock · 11-13-2004, 03:07 PM

Nothing personal, but this is a dumb idea.

11-13-2004, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

No shiot Phob.

Wear something on your skull too. I've had to CT way too many calvariums that have fracured and cause subdural bleeds and much rehab time.

Use your head for more than a brake.

Well, I'm not nearly that intelligent. I've never worn head protection, but I feel pretty comfortable on the skates. If you stay forward like you're supposed to, you'll always fall forward. Under those circumstances, wrist protection is critical. But, if a beginner has a tendency to fall backwards, I would highly recommend head protection.

Another feature is boot style systems. Don't buy those plastic hinged skates that were so popular several years ago. I had a pair when they first came out and they hurt. I love my K2's.

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Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	K2 kicks ass. That's what I ride.... about once a year. I really need to get out more.
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11-13-2004, 02:36 PM	#6
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Oh - features? Wrist guards - minimum. You can trash your knees, elbows, and everything else on the pavement and still earn a living. If you send your ulna and radius through your palm, forget about everything from masturbation to scratching your ass for 3 months.
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11-13-2004, 03:05 PM	#7
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5640607	No shiot Phob. Wear something on your skull too. I've had to CT way too many calvariums that have fracured and cause subdural bleeds and much rehab time. Use your head for more than a brake.
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Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	Nothing personal, but this is a dumb idea.
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