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Message 3669 (17. Oct. 2007 03:20) (Tree)

Robert
hip pads?
Hi Joe90,

Do you make wetsuits for work or for yourself? I am just curious. I heard it is a pretty specialized industry. Where do you live?

: Hey Claudine I recon your on a winner with the hockey pad thingos, they look like a good thing and the price is right too.the hockey doods have spent years smashing themselves up and have ended up with some well thought out products were as skaters(in general)have gone the padless route wich is of no use to us older folf who need to consider our futures.I actualy made my own cos I make wetsuits for a crust so I have foam rubber,good strong machines and a bit of know how to boot.Also working on some new skates as well and will post up some shots when they are done(typing one handed while moulding my slider rails as we speak).
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: cheers joe
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claudine: hip pads? (14. Oct. 2007 17:19)
 I have the bulky butt ones, but some are overdone and others dont do their job well. I've already taken them off and replaced them. I think its better to make my own shorts one day and put pads where I do need them. I seem to hit my right hip hard. Any good ideas for material for homemade pads? I put harder wheels on last night again so hopefully I wont stick on the ramps and hit that area. What works well? Next summer I'll get a sewing machine and custom make some that work and arent sauna pants lol.
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claudine: hip pads? (15. Oct. 2007 00:33)
 : I have the bulky butt ones, but some are overdone and others dont do their job well. I've already taken them off and replaced them. I think its better to make my own shorts one day and put pads where I do need them. I seem to hit my right hip hard. Any good ideas for material for homemade pads? I put harder wheels on last night again so hopefully I wont stick on the ramps and hit that area. What works well? Next summer I'll get a sewing machine and custom make some that work and arent sauna pants lol.

Think I found a solution. Hockey girdles. They have thick plastic hip pads in them. Not too bulky. I think the plastic is almost more important then the foam. I think thats why shin guards work, the plastic takes away the impact the most. Plus they have sectioned, plastic tailbone pads. The hip pads and tail bone pads are connected at the top and there is padding that goes from the front of one hip, around back to the other. If I cut those out, I can take a piece of binding fabric, sew it up and sew them to compression shorts. I dont need pads on my thighs, I slide. I think this will cover me well! The hockey shorts are under $30 too. :-D
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Bernhard: hip pads? (15. Oct. 2007 16:58)
 A piece of foam rubber (the same like thar which is used in knee pads) cut to size and just stuck between my leg and my pants does it for me. In this way I can use it for several pants without any hassle.
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claudine: What I made.... (15. Oct. 2007 18:12)
 : A piece of foam rubber (the same like thar which is used in knee pads) cut to size and just stuck between my leg and my pants does it for me. In this way I can use it for several pants without any hassle.

I find the foam moves and gets too bulky, less effective then some having plastic too. So I made these. Can wear them in any pants/shorts! Now I can grind and smash lol.

http://www.stonescape.net/~claudine/butt_pads.html
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Robert: What I made.... (16. Oct. 2007 03:33)
 Your innovation truly amazes me. You fit the profile of a rollerskater/skateboarder. All the people I have met during the years have been extremely artistic and able to make their own stuff. Unfortunately, I am not artistic and can barely screw in a light bulb, but I can skate a littel bit. : )

: : A piece of foam rubber (the same like thar which is used in knee pads) cut to size and just stuck between my leg and my pants does it for me. In this way I can use it for several pants without any hassle.
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: I find the foam moves and gets too bulky, less effective then some having plastic too. So I made these. Can wear them in any pants/shorts! Now I can grind and smash lol.
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: http://www.stonescape.net/~claudine/butt_pads.html
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joe90: hip pads? (16. Oct. 2007 14:08)
 Hey Claudine I recon your on a winner with the hockey pad thingos, they look like a good thing and the price is right too.the hockey doods have spent years smashing themselves up and have ended up with some well thought out products were as skaters(in general)have gone the padless route wich is of no use to us older folf who need to consider our futures.I actualy made my own cos I make wetsuits for a crust so I have foam rubber,good strong machines and a bit of know how to boot.Also working on some new skates as well and will post up some shots when they are done(typing one handed while moulding my slider rails as we speak).

cheers joe
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claudine: What I made.... (16. Oct. 2007 16:07)
 hey, you sk8 GREAT! I dont think I will do flips anytime soon if ever. But I'm practicing wimpy handplants now lol.

I'm ready now to hit the bowls and figure out about the lines you are talking about. I'm sure as I am learning, I will need those hip pads a lot! But due to my size, I had to learn to sew. Hope to get a sewing machine again one day. But I LOVE to make everything by hand. I do well at it. Doesnt earn me money, but it saves me a lot and I get what I want and what I need. I really love to build though lol. Its been nice to have time to work on projects. Thanks.

: Your innovation truly amazes me. You fit the profile of a rollerskater/skateboarder. All the people I have met during the years have been extremely artistic and able to make their own stuff. Unfortunately, I am not artistic and can barely screw in a light bulb, but I can skate a littel bit. : )
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: : : A piece of foam rubber (the same like thar which is used in knee pads) cut to size and just stuck between my leg and my pants does it for me. In this way I can use it for several pants without any hassle.
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: : I find the foam moves and gets too bulky, less effective then some having plastic too. So I made these. Can wear them in any pants/shorts! Now I can grind and smash lol.
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: : http://www.stonescape.net/~claudine/butt_pads.html
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claudine: awesome.... (16. Oct. 2007 16:18)
 Hey Joe!

Yes, I would love to see your new set up. :-D I'm frustrated trying to find roller skate wheels and I dont think I can handle 7" wide ramp trucks (with wheels) since I'm so small. Plus the really long kingpin makes me nervous to jump 50-50 grinds on the narrow ramp trucks, not much room left. But I love them. So I will build one with either tracker trucks or freestyle mini trucks it seems, hopefully this winter. Not sure yet on the grind bar, may stick with steel. Then when the kids tell me I should get aggressive skates/better skates, I cant wait to jump on a grind and make them eat their words lol.

I love the hip pads. I had to lower them last night. I have low hips it seems. But when I hit them, the convex cap keeps all the pressure off. I will hit them a lot on the bowls and learning how to grind, and rotate jumps. Yes, I'm getting old but I'm fighting it!!!!! I'll look stupid with the pads so I can be awesome on my skates. I dont know the secret to getting younger.

: Hey Claudine I recon your on a winner with the hockey pad thingos, they look like a good thing and the price is right too.the hockey doods have spent years smashing themselves up and have ended up with some well thought out products were as skaters(in general)have gone the padless route wich is of no use to us older folf who need to consider our futures.I actualy made my own cos I make wetsuits for a crust so I have foam rubber,good strong machines and a bit of know how to boot.Also working on some new skates as well and will post up some shots when they are done(typing one handed while moulding my slider rails as we speak).
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: cheers joe
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joe0: awesome.... (17. Oct. 2007 01:23)
 : Hey Joe!
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: Yes, I would love to see your new set up. :-D I'm frustrated trying to find roller skate wheels and I dont think I can handle 7" wide ramp trucks (with wheels) since I'm so small. Plus the really long kingpin makes me nervous to jump 50-50 grinds on the narrow ramp trucks, not much room left. But I love them. So I will build one with either tracker trucks or freestyle mini trucks it seems, hopefully this winter. Not sure yet on the grind bar, may stick with steel. Then when the kids tell me I should get aggressive skates/better skates, I cant wait to jump on a grind and make them eat their words lol.
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: I love the hip pads. I had to lower them last night. I have low hips it seems. But when I hit them, the convex cap keeps all the pressure off. I will hit them a lot on the bowls and learning how to grind, and rotate jumps. Yes, I'm getting old but I'm fighting it!!!!! I'll look stupid with the pads so I can be awesome on my skates. I dont know the secret to getting younger.
:
: : Hey Claudine I recon your on a winner with the hockey pad thingos, they look like a good thing and the price is right too.the hockey doods have spent years smashing themselves up and have ended up with some well thought out products were as skaters(in general)have gone the padless route wich is of no use to us older folf who need to consider our futures.I actualy made my own cos I make wetsuits for a crust so I have foam rubber,good strong machines and a bit of know how to boot.Also working on some new skates as well and will post up some shots when they are done(typing one handed while moulding my slider rails as we speak).
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Hey again I'm using grind king minis(on my new setup) wich are 4 and a quater inch hanger,the same as tracker fulltracks,I got mine off e-bay from punkrandysk8s.I recon you'd be much better of with sk8board wheels,check out cortech or rainskates,best thane around for my money.

cheers joe
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claudine: awesome.... (17. Oct. 2007 01:38)
 Yeah, I'm really picking stuff up now and want to have good wheels next time around and a nice grinding truck with no kingpins in the way. I'm thinking of either tracker trucks:

http://www.360skate.com/pd_tracker_midtrack_85mm.cfm

or the minis:

http://www.landyachtz.com/D27.cfm?PID=101&place=1

Both are about 3 - 3 1/3 inches for the hanger. I think if the kingpin is low, they will give me decent grinding space and not be too wide for my narrow frame. 4 inches may cause me clipping, not sure.

I donno yet about the plate though. I'm looking into an aluminum/wood one if they have one thats long enough or build my own out of 5 ply wood, just dont know where to get that. Just line them up straight and drill I think! My setup is perfect until you start wanting speed and want to do real grinds/plate tricks. I'm hoping to get stalls down by the end of the week. :-D Cant wait to see your pics! Thanks for the response. Take care!
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: Hey again I'm using grind king minis(on my new setup) wich are 4 and a quater inch hanger,the same as tracker fulltracks,I got mine off e-bay from punkrandysk8s.I recon you'd be much better of with sk8board wheels,check out cortech or rainskates,best thane around for my money.
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: cheers joe
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Robert: hip pads? (17. Oct. 2007 03:20)
 Hi Joe90,

Do you make wetsuits for work or for yourself? I am just curious. I heard it is a pretty specialized industry. Where do you live?

: Hey Claudine I recon your on a winner with the hockey pad thingos, they look like a good thing and the price is right too.the hockey doods have spent years smashing themselves up and have ended up with some well thought out products were as skaters(in general)have gone the padless route wich is of no use to us older folf who need to consider our futures.I actualy made my own cos I make wetsuits for a crust so I have foam rubber,good strong machines and a bit of know how to boot.Also working on some new skates as well and will post up some shots when they are done(typing one handed while moulding my slider rails as we speak).
:
: cheers joe
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joe90: hip pads? (18. Oct. 2007 12:08)
 : Hi Joe90,
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: Do you make wetsuits for work or for yourself? I am just curious. I heard it is a pretty specialized industry. Where do you live?
:

: : cheers joe

Hey Robert, yea I make em for a living here in Melbourne Australia,mostley for the diving industry.We also make a few brands of orthapedic supports,drink coolers and anything you can think of,out of neoprene.It'll be about 22 years in the industry this year and I still luv it.
Hope your ailments are comming good buddy, I'd like to see you flip,rip and layback air your ass off again.

cheers joe
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