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Message 3050 (21. Jul. 2007 17:30) (Tree)

FELTS
Toe Guards - not really but...
: could be a good solution
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: http://www.prohockeyequipment.com/toeguard.html

i double-coated smith skins with a cheap dime-store version of this and dried it in the sun. worked great. they lasted about 2 years of serius kneesliding on wood,masonite,metal, and concrete.
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Irene: Toe Guards - not really but... (20. Jul. 2007 22:46)
 could be a good solution

http://www.prohockeyequipment.com/toeguard.html
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claudine: Thanks! (20. Jul. 2007 22:53)
 : could be a good solution
:
: http://www.prohockeyequipment.com/toeguard.html

I called one place and they said it wasnt for leather. I'll email Lisa to see for sure. Hey, looks good tho, THANKS! But is this more of a repair? I guess the leather protector might be the best start? I just dont want my good boots to fall apart if I can find a pair of speed boots that fit well. I think I fit under the category of a distructive skater.
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irene: Toe guards (20. Jul. 2007 23:55)
 i cut the toes off of a pair of inline skates, but never used it, but i think that would work well.
just another idea.
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claudine: A cool toe guard idea (21. Jul. 2007 03:35)
 : i cut the toes off of a pair of inline skates, but never used it, but i think that would work well.
: just another idea.

I'll check into that if I can find some cheapo inline skates in the thrift stores. But I went to the dollar store here. I got 2 really big black rubber plungers with rubber that even goes all the way inside. Perfect to cut a hole for my toe stop and long enough to the wooden stick to go up to my laces. Cut holes like the leather ones, but the thick rubber should be much better I would guess.

Then I talked to security over at the mall since I figured that would be heaven first thing in the morning and its 3/4 mile away. Its about a mile around the mall. In MD, street skating is against the law which really sucks. Most places its considered tresspassing. But I talked to them, they gave me their number since the deal was that its OK as long as I call beforehand, I'm outta there no later then 8-9am and I dont harm myself or the property. So now gotta figure out how to get my lazy a$$ outta bed lol!

But is jumping boxes harming myself? I could hide my box behind my car and jump when noone is looking lol. They have these cool cement benches too, darnit! But still good news. I can practice my jumps, skate some long awesome steep but not too steep hills til I'm worn out and jump over potholes and stuff. When I get money need to find a lighter pair of outdoor wheels then the kryto 70 bricks I've got. No more driving an hour to the rink to practice jumps til this winter! :-D And I can now get in shape and not have to run lol. Then if it rains after work and I cant go to the skatepark, I wont be grumpy.
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FELTS: Toe Guards - not really but... (21. Jul. 2007 17:30)
 : could be a good solution
:
: http://www.prohockeyequipment.com/toeguard.html

i double-coated smith skins with a cheap dime-store version of this and dried it in the sun. worked great. they lasted about 2 years of serius kneesliding on wood,masonite,metal, and concrete.
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FELTS: A cool toe guard idea (21. Jul. 2007 17:38)
 : : : i cut the toes off of a pair of inline skates, but never used it, but i think that would work well.
: : : just another idea.
: :
: : I'll check into that if I can find some cheapo inline skates in the thrift stores. But I went to the dollar store here. I got 2 really big black rubber plungers with rubber that even goes all the way inside. Perfect to cut a hole for my toe stop and long enough to the wooden stick to go up to my laces. Cut holes like the leather ones, but the thick rubber should be much better I would guess.
: :
: : Then I talked to security over at the mall since I figured that would be heaven first thing in the morning and its 3/4 mile away. Its about a mile around the mall. In MD, street skating is against the law which really sucks. Most places its considered tresspassing. But I talked to them, they gave me their number since the deal was that its OK as long as I call beforehand, I'm outta there no later then 8-9am and I dont harm myself or the property. So now gotta figure out how to get my lazy a$$ outta bed lol!
: :
: : But is jumping boxes harming myself? I could hide my box behind my car and jump when noone is looking lol. They have these cool cement benches too, darnit! But still good news. I can practice my jumps, skate some long awesome steep but not too steep hills til I'm worn out and jump over potholes and stuff. When I get money need to find a lighter pair of outdoor wheels then the kryto 70 bricks I've got. No more driving an hour to the rink to practice jumps til this winter! :-D And I can now get in shape and not have to run lol. Then if it rains after work and I cant go to the skatepark, I wont be grumpy.
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: RADAR FUEL outdoor speed wheels. 66mm 78A durometer with a metal hub! eric
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claudine: A cool toe guard idea (22. Jul. 2007 03:25)
 
: : RADAR FUEL outdoor speed wheels. 66mm 78A durometer with a metal hub! eric

What about radar pure or roll-line hydrogen? I really am not desiring a $100 wheel for outside. Nylon works well for me since I'm light. The hydrogens at 80a, look pretty light! Thanks!
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FELTS: A cool toe guard idea (28. Jul. 2007 17:09)
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: : : RADAR FUEL outdoor speed wheels. 66mm 78A durometer with a metal hub! eric
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: What about radar pure or roll-line hydrogen? I really am not desiring a $100 wheel for outside. Nylon works well for me since I'm light. The hydrogens at 80a, look pretty light! Thanks!

pure and fuel are basically the same wheel. different hubs. sincityskates.com are discounted rollerskate parts. ask for ivanna. eric
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