Official: Anyone into In-line skating?

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by freedom_ck@Jan 31 2006, 11:20 PM

hey cheeko,

 

As i had hit my wheels on the road since morning but had head back to B1 by 2pm & waited but didn't get to see any little bike but only a (FQ)-CB1000 & a (FX)-K5..which is us......

 

i went go for a bowl of katong laksa b4 i came down tat day as i was hungry tat day pls dun tulan me..... i reach there at 2.40pm instead which 1 is u too? i also saw CB1000. My is a cheap wave

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Feb 2 2006, 09:03 AM

Hey Cheeko, wat time u'll b at Fort? I can only make it after work....

..... how abt at nite 8pm?

[GT Fazer]

Originally posted by orangefazer@Jan 8 2006, 10:38 PM

Blading is on ice rite ?

Actually the actual word for blading is skating. Ppl say blading cause it came from the initial brand name "Roller Blade" and actual name for your skates(the shoe) is Inline Skate. For ice, it's also call skating, same action. Just to share from what I'd learned.

[freedom_ck]

Originally posted by cheeko@Feb 2 2006, 10:18 AM

i went go for a bowl of katong laksa b4 i came down tat day as i was hungry tat day pls dun tulan me..... i reach there at 2.40pm instead which 1 is u too? i also saw CB1000. My is a cheap wave

 

Sorry Cheeko,

I left out mentioning on the honda wave wit two side rack one iszz??

 

I'm not angry la.. as i was spining my wheels while waiting aswell..

 

As i'm keen to meet up for more rider kakiz on in-line skate.

 

See whether u keen to meet up again on this Saturday bo.. by 9plus 10 same place..Cos i'll be there most of my wkendz.

[orangefazer]

Originally posted by GT Fazer@Feb 2 2006, 10:36 AM

Actually the actual word for blading is skating. Ppl say blading cause it came from the initial brand name "Roller Blade" and actual name for your skates(the shoe) is Inline Skate. For ice, it's also call skating, same action. Just to share from what I'd learned.

oic .... in other words , can apply the term ' blading' or 'skating' whether u on ice or hard tarmac. Just the prefix 'inline' and 'ice' makes the difference in meaning.

Thanks .

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by freedom_ck@Feb 2 2006, 12:01 PM

 

Sorry Cheeko,

I left out mentioning on the honda wave wit two side rack one iszz??

 

I'm not angry la.. as i was spining my wheels while waiting aswell..

 

As i'm keen to meet up for more rider kakiz on in-line skate.

 

See whether u keen to meet up again on this Saturday bo.. by 9plus 10 same place..Cos i'll be there most of my wkendz.

Yes, tat cheapo bike belongs to me. By the way, the bowl of 328 Katong laksa was really nice Maybe u wana try it out as it's quite nearby at East Coast road. Will let u noe again if i going down on weekend. But this week sat i'm working, so is impossible

[Guest cheeko]

Just wana ask u fella here, the question is,

how to skate a little bit faster Cos i found out tat i need to increase a little bit of my speed to catch up with people as i'm currently too slow

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by cheeko@Feb 3 2006, 09:00 AM

Just wana ask u fella here, the question is,

how to skate a little bit faster Cos i found out tat i need to increase a little bit of my speed to catch up with people as i'm currently too slow

1) Change to ABEC 5 bearings

2) Keep your body low to reduce air resistance. If you are more proficient, you can even try and tuck your arms behind your back, like the "senang-diri" position.

3) Don't rocker your wheels. Best is all 4 wheels touch the ground.

4) Not sure about this, but push off and glide a lot longer and quicker.

 

I wish to join you guys but I stay on the west side. Hope that works for you Cheeko.

[buggy_jt]

Hi guys/gals,

 

I juz pick up tis hobby & still learning the fundamentals. Juz to check it out where u guys/gals normal skate??

 

Looking forward to join u guys/gals after I grasp the fundamentals.

 

Cheers......

[maddog]

The dog is back in action...

[chrispy]

go faster very easy lah, change to 80mm wheels, wear spandex and aerodynamic helmet or alternatively, just paddle harder with your legs lor.. hahaha..

[maddog]

be there later, cya if ya c me

[BurnZ]

Hi guys, I am interested in joining you guys skate also. Can i join in? How many ppl skate together most of the time? Can tell me the venue, time and days that you guys normal go?

[orangefazer]

Was there last Sunday Morning. Was practicing the 180 deg turn and stop.

Just couldn't get it rite. (Scissor leg , twist body , spread out right leg to balance and stop.)

 

Saw a big ang moh drop real hard back first onto the concrete pavement while trying to rtn skate with his daughter. Was down for quite a while and had to be

helped up and moved by 2 people who barely reached his chest height.

 

Time for me to get an helmet.

[freedom_ck]

Originally posted by orangefazer@Feb 6 2006, 10:31 AM

Was there last Sunday Morning. Was practicing the 180 deg turn and stop.

Just couldn't get it rite. (Scissor leg , twist body , spread out right leg to balance and stop.)

 

Saw a big ang moh drop real hard back first onto the concrete pavement while trying to rtn skate with his daughter. Was down for quite a while and had to be

helped up and moved by 2 people who barely reached his chest height.

 

Time for me to get an helmet.

 

I was there last saturday morning with my frds to sweat it out...but it rain then we stopped, as it was jus a passerby rain.....

Going on this saturday afternoon again wit frd again..

 

See whether can learn that stun from u bo..

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by freedom_ck@Feb 6 2006, 04:15 PM

I was there last saturday morning with my frds to sweat it out...but it rain then we stopped, as it was jus a passerby rain.....

Going on this saturday afternoon again wit frd again..

 

See whether can learn that stun from u bo..

I find that the 180deg turn stop will only b effective if u r slow..... cant stop in that manner if speed is fast, will have to do the hockey brake. I hope some1 can teach me tat

[orangefazer]

Originally posted by freedom_ck@Feb 6 2006, 04:15 PM

See whether can learn that stun from u bo..

Hehe.... i understand the steps but practical wise ...aiyo difficult to get it rite .

Was shown the steps a dozen times but still c0ck up .....Haha .... this is no stunt ....

just basics only.

[orangefazer]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Feb 6 2006, 04:54 PM

if speed is fast, will have to do the hockey brake. I hope some1 can teach me tat

Hockey brake ??

[jingle]

What kind of blades are good for beginners?

 

And what is the price range?

[chrispy]

Soft boot, lace with 1 buckle at the top. Smaller wheels for better stability. Make sure its the correct size (v impt). Check out gallant sports at parkway parade, huge variety.

Around $150 for a decent pair.

[jingle]

Originally posted by chrispy@Feb 7 2006, 11:41 AM

Soft boot, lace with 1 buckle at the top. Smaller wheels for better stability. Make sure its the correct size (v impt). Check out gallant sports at parkway parade, huge variety.

Around $150 for a decent pair.

Hmm Hmm..

 

Then which brand or model good? So many different one in the market.. So blur.

[chrispy]

More established brands are k2, rollerblade and salomon but they're priced slightly higher. Less branded skates are generally ok and more value for money just that with less fancy design and 'technology'.

IMO, 'non-branded' skates ard $130-$200 should be fine, anything less, the skates will torture you, anything more, overkill for a beginner.

[GT Fazer]

Originally posted by orangefazer@Feb 2 2006, 01:28 PM

oic .... in other words , can apply the term ' blading' or 'skating' whether u on ice or hard tarmac. Just the prefix 'inline' and 'ice' makes the difference in meaning.

Thanks .

Yap. Instead of using blading, it's skating. Like ice skating or inline skating

[GT Fazer]

Originally posted by cheeko@Feb 3 2006, 09:00 AM

Just wana ask u fella here, the question is,

how to skate a little bit faster Cos i found out tat i need to increase a little bit of my speed to catch up with people as i'm currently too slow

In general, you'll need to balance well enough to skate fast. If you're able to balance well, you'll be able to strike your every skate hard enough to glide further. In another words, harder strike also means able to skate faster. Simple to say, technique is important.

Better grade bearings & bigger wheels also do help the smoothness of the velocity. Grading of Bearings doesnt determine the speed cause speed mainly generate by the skater. Grading of the bearings is the smoothness of the bearings

[GT Fazer]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Feb 6 2006, 04:54 PM

I find that the 180deg turn stop will only b effective if u r slow..... cant stop in that manner if speed is fast, will have to do the hockey brake. I hope some1 can teach me tat

You can try to watch & learn from those regular at the skating rink. I'm sure those ppl there will be willing to teach you