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Message 9655 (24. Jun. 2009 20:18) (Tree)

biffsk8er
Martin Broich
: Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesn't mean it isn't still very much alive.
: And I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating: Thank God (I mean,Bernard, of course!) for the Vert-Forum. If not for this resource, I may have thought Vert was at least Endangered myself!
: PEACE! Jay


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Robert: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 04:35)
 Hi all,

I am just curious if anyone knows anything about Martin? I was just messing around on Rollergirl's site and she refers to him in the past tense? I skated with Martin in 1992 when I visited Munster Germany. I skated with him at the indoor park and he took me to the Munster Bowl. He even took me out to a club and he was a pretty well known guy and very cool to me and quite intimidating to others.lol At the time I was on inline skates, but this was the time that rollerskating was extremely popular in Europe.
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Bernhard: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 08:57)
 We shouldn't make to much of Rollergirl using the past tense. She also uses it for Rene Hulgreen, and he is alive and kicking. However, I also haven't heard anything from Martin Broich in a long time. Münster is far away from Freiburg in German terms.
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claudine: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 15:41)
 : We shouldn't make to much of Rollergirl using the past tense. She also uses it for Rene Hulgreen, and he is alive and kicking. However, I also haven't heard anything from Martin Broich in a long time. Münster is far away from Freiburg in German terms.

I think she sees vert skating as dead as its now at the bottom, not been updated since I've started skating and everything is in past tense. :-( It says its derby owned now with nothing showing aggressive skating. I wish it were updated with the people who are still alive, well and actively skating! Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesnt mean it isnt still very much alive.
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Jay: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 17:31)
 : : We shouldn't make to much of Rollergirl using the past tense. She also uses it for Rene Hulgreen, and he is alive and kicking. However, I also haven't heard anything from Martin Broich in a long time. Münster is far away from Freiburg in German terms.
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: I think she sees vert skating as dead as its now at the bottom, not been updated since I've started skating and everything is in past tense. :-( It says its derby owned now with nothing showing aggressive skating. I wish it were updated with the people who are still alive, well and actively skating! Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesnt mean it isnt still very much alive.

Claudine, F*#K an A, Sister. You said it. I gotta say I was a bit Disappointed in Lisa (RollerGirl) last year @ RC. She does kinda act like Vert is Dead. AND not really Worthy of resusitation. She told me she couldn't SK8 parks anymore last year due to multiple concussions already that year. That's totally understandable. But IF that IS your medical condition, should you be skating Derby where people are actually TRYING to hit you?!? I don't think so. And the week after RC '08, she got hit REALLY Bad & was outta commission for awhile.
Now, I LOVE Lisa. She's a great ( & Very Attractive!!) Woman. I emailed her right after that Post-RC injury & she was getting better. She is running a business though & apparently she's decided the ONLY $$(money) to be made from rollerskates is in Derby. I really find that Sad, but I can't say she's Wrong. I mean, how many of us are there??? And don't most of you make your own skates anyway?
For the less-motivated (or tool-challenged), like myself, I refer you to where I got my SK8s: http://www.skates.com/vertical-roller-skates-p/rcvsx-sw.htm
Skates.com doesn't Hate on the Old Vert Dogs! LOL! And they got $300+ from this Old Man. ;)
And I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating: Thank God (I mean,Bernard, of course!) for the Vert-Forum. If not for this resource, I may have thought Vert was at least Endangered myself!
PEACE! Jay



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Robert: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 19:34)
 One thing I will say about Lisa is that you can not beat her service. I just placed an order and got it in three days and the shipping was only $5.

: : : We shouldn't make to much of Rollergirl using the past tense. She also uses it for Rene Hulgreen, and he is alive and kicking. However, I also haven't heard anything from Martin Broich in a long time. Münster is far away from Freiburg in German terms.
: :
: : I think she sees vert skating as dead as its now at the bottom, not been updated since I've started skating and everything is in past tense. :-( It says its derby owned now with nothing showing aggressive skating. I wish it were updated with the people who are still alive, well and actively skating! Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesnt mean it isnt still very much alive.
:
: Claudine, F*#K an A, Sister. You said it. I gotta say I was a bit Disappointed in Lisa (RollerGirl) last year @ RC. She does kinda act like Vert is Dead. AND not really Worthy of resusitation. She told me she couldn't SK8 parks anymore last year due to multiple concussions already that year. That's totally understandable. But IF that IS your medical condition, should you be skating Derby where people are actually TRYING to hit you?!? I don't think so. And the week after RC '08, she got hit REALLY Bad & was outta commission for awhile.
: Now, I LOVE Lisa. She's a great ( & Very Attractive!!) Woman. I emailed her right after that Post-RC injury & she was getting better. She is running a business though & apparently she's decided the ONLY $$(money) to be made from rollerskates is in Derby. I really find that Sad, but I can't say she's Wrong. I mean, how many of us are there??? And don't most of you make your own skates anyway?
: For the less-motivated (or tool-challenged), like myself, I refer you to where I got my SK8s: http://www.skates.com/vertical-roller-skates-p/rcvsx-sw.htm
: Skates.com doesn't Hate on the Old Vert Dogs! LOL! And they got $300+ from this Old Man. ;)
: And I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating: Thank God (I mean,Bernard, of course!) for the Vert-Forum. If not for this resource, I may have thought Vert was at least Endangered myself!
: PEACE! Jay
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biffsk8er: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 20:18)
 : Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesn't mean it isn't still very much alive.
: And I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating: Thank God (I mean,Bernard, of course!) for the Vert-Forum. If not for this resource, I may have thought Vert was at least Endangered myself!
: PEACE! Jay


AMEN! Brother!
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claudine: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 21:39)
 I love Lisa too and when I do get rollerskating stuff, will order from her. She is a very nice person. And its been a slow coming back for me because of injury, mentally too. So I get that. And maybe in 10 years from now, I might have to put up my skates. But I dont understand why skating derby as I find that is MUCH more dangerous as you have NO control over hits/falls and someone falling on top of you. Since I looked up to Lisa so much and she was the person that first got me into this sport, I'm bummed that she isnt supporting vert skating anymore in any way. I was hoping to save up money for a lesson to learn stuff from her one day. When I was a cripple, I still breathed vert. She has some power to put up vert stuff, teach and videos to promote our community and hasnt followed through. I do understand as money is everything in our world, just not for me. My heart leads me, not my wallet. Of course I'm the one who cannot afford to go to Rollercon. And in some ways I am anti derby now as it seems so superficial to me, whereas vert is deep in the heart, not for show.

Anyway, enough yap. Today was supposed to be my bmx jump day but I'm going skating instead. Its about time for me to get decent doing something on my skates, I hope. If anyone can give me hints on how to start to grind on a 5 foot wide mini ramp, let me know! There are no vert skaters or even inliners really for me to learn this since Im frontstance. Enough said, gotta get to the kiddie park before the 100 kids show up and I have to wait a half hour for my turn......

: One thing I will say about Lisa is that you can not beat her service. I just placed an order and got it in three days and the shipping was only $5.
:
: : : : We shouldn't make to much of Rollergirl using the past tense. She also uses it for Rene Hulgreen, and he is alive and kicking. However, I also haven't heard anything from Martin Broich in a long time. Münster is far away from Freiburg in German terms.
: : :
: : : I think she sees vert skating as dead as its now at the bottom, not been updated since I've started skating and everything is in past tense. :-( It says its derby owned now with nothing showing aggressive skating. I wish it were updated with the people who are still alive, well and actively skating! Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesnt mean it isnt still very much alive.
: :
: : Claudine, F*#K an A, Sister. You said it. I gotta say I was a bit Disappointed in Lisa (RollerGirl) last year @ RC. She does kinda act like Vert is Dead. AND not really Worthy of resusitation. She told me she couldn't SK8 parks anymore last year due to multiple concussions already that year. That's totally understandable. But IF that IS your medical condition, should you be skating Derby where people are actually TRYING to hit you?!? I don't think so. And the week after RC '08, she got hit REALLY Bad & was outta commission for awhile.
: : Now, I LOVE Lisa. She's a great ( & Very Attractive!!) Woman. I emailed her right after that Post-RC injury & she was getting better. She is running a business though & apparently she's decided the ONLY $$(money) to be made from rollerskates is in Derby. I really find that Sad, but I can't say she's Wrong. I mean, how many of us are there??? And don't most of you make your own skates anyway?
: : For the less-motivated (or tool-challenged), like myself, I refer you to where I got my SK8s: http://www.skates.com/vertical-roller-skates-p/rcvsx-sw.htm
: : Skates.com doesn't Hate on the Old Vert Dogs! LOL! And they got $300+ from this Old Man. ;)
: : And I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating: Thank God (I mean,Bernard, of course!) for the Vert-Forum. If not for this resource, I may have thought Vert was at least Endangered myself!
: : PEACE! Jay
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: :
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ireNe: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 22:42)
 : I love Lisa too and when I do get rollerskating stuff, will order from her. She is a very nice person. And its been a slow coming back for me because of injury, mentally too. So I get that. And maybe in 10 years from now, I might have to put up my skates. But I dont understand why skating derby as I find that is MUCH more dangerous as you have NO control over hits/falls and someone falling on top of you. Since I looked up to Lisa so much and she was the person that first got me into this sport, I'm bummed that she isnt supporting vert skating anymore in any way. I was hoping to save up money for a lesson to learn stuff from her one day. When I was a cripple, I still breathed vert. She has some power to put up vert stuff, teach and videos to promote our community and hasnt followed through. I do understand as money is everything in our world, just not for me. My heart leads me, not my wallet. Of course I'm the one who cannot afford to go to Rollercon. And in some ways I am anti derby now as it seems so superficial to me, whereas vert is deep in the heart, not for show.
:
: Anyway, enough yap. Today was supposed to be my bmx jump day but I'm going skating instead. Its about time for me to get decent doing something on my skates, I hope. If anyone can give me hints on how to start to grind on a 5 foot wide mini ramp, let me know! There are no vert skaters or even inliners really for me to learn this since Im frontstance. Enough said, gotta get to the kiddie park before the 100 kids show up and I have to wait a half hour for my turn......
:
: : One thing I will say about Lisa is that you can not beat her service. I just placed an order and got it in three days and the shipping was only $5.
: :
: : : : : We shouldn't make to much of Rollergirl using the past tense. She also uses it for Rene Hulgreen, and he is alive and kicking. However, I also haven't heard anything from Martin Broich in a long time. Münster is far away from Freiburg in German terms.
: : : :
: : : : I think she sees vert skating as dead as its now at the bottom, not been updated since I've started skating and everything is in past tense. :-( It says its derby owned now with nothing showing aggressive skating. I wish it were updated with the people who are still alive, well and actively skating! Just because its not popular like derby is now, doesnt mean it isnt still very much alive.
: : :
: : : Claudine, F*#K an A, Sister. You said it. I gotta say I was a bit Disappointed in Lisa (RollerGirl) last year @ RC. She does kinda act like Vert is Dead. AND not really Worthy of resusitation. She told me she couldn't SK8 parks anymore last year due to multiple concussions already that year. That's totally understandable. But IF that IS your medical condition, should you be skating Derby where people are actually TRYING to hit you?!? I don't think so. And the week after RC '08, she got hit REALLY Bad & was outta commission for awhile.
: : : Now, I LOVE Lisa. She's a great ( & Very Attractive!!) Woman. I emailed her right after that Post-RC injury & she was getting better. She is running a business though & apparently she's decided the ONLY $$(money) to be made from rollerskates is in Derby. I really find that Sad, but I can't say she's Wrong. I mean, how many of us are there??? And don't most of you make your own skates anyway?
: : : For the less-motivated (or tool-challenged), like myself, I refer you to where I got my SK8s: http://www.skates.com/vertical-roller-skates-p/rcvsx-sw.htm
: : : Skates.com doesn't Hate on the Old Vert Dogs! LOL! And they got $300+ from this Old Man. ;)
: : : And I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating: Thank God (I mean,Bernard, of course!) for the Vert-Forum. If not for this resource, I may have thought Vert was at least Endangered myself!
: : : PEACE! Jay
: : :
When I first met Lisa, she was skating vert and parks. Needless to say, I was stoked. I'm sure she's pure derby these days, too bad... but she may come back to it someday, many do. It's lonely at the park and derby serves her business well and socially, so maybe it's a better fit, too. She's running a great business. Kudos.
Well, she could come out to the park to support those who wanna learn and try it out, if she won't skate herself. Give some advice, show some love, make some sales....
Lisa doesn't offer skaters like us much. I purchased plates, but those kingpins stick out and her grindplates are the wrong shape. Of course, you can modify her wares, but... I'm sayin'
I'm stoked *Strickywear* is making stuff that works and looks good, too! Those of us who love the rush of vert, it's an addiction... how can one give it up??? SK8 OR DIE!!!!!!
And... FOR SURE.... MR. B has had his hand in keeping this ALIVE, WELL AND KICKING for a long time to come! We are forever indebted to you. I vote for knighthood.... Sir B, yeah!
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Bernhard: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 23:13)
 IreNe,

I agree: Lisa is great and she was one of the very first posters at this forum. It's a pity that we don't read her any more. But I'm also stoked that she still operates a roller skate business. How cool is that?

Strickywear looks great, indeed. I'm eager to get my hands onto some Strickywear plates.

: And... FOR SURE.... MR. B has had his hand in keeping this ALIVE, WELL AND KICKING for a long time to come! We are forever indebted to you. I vote for knighthood.... Sir B, yeah!

Thank you and Robert and everyone! You make an old man happy ... But, I have to repeat: It is you all, who visit this place who make it alive. So keep this a warm and cozy place and I'm sure no vert roller skater has to feel himself as the last of his dying species. In my eyes, vertical roller skating is getting better all the time. Hey, when did we have such good contacts all around the world?
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Robert: Martin Broich (24. Jun. 2009 23:46)
 I just ordered my vert trucks from Lisa and she also has a new grind plate coming out. I got a little confused scrolling down so I am not sure who said it. Someone mentioned their kingpins were giving them problems. I have the same problem. I am grinding down my kingpins and they get in the way when I grind.


: IreNe,
:
: I agree: Lisa is great and she was one of the very first posters at this forum. It's a pity that we don't read her any more. But I'm also stoked that she still operates a roller skate business. How cool is that?
:
: Strickywear looks great, indeed. I'm eager to get my hands onto some Strickywear plates.
:
: : And... FOR SURE.... MR. B has had his hand in keeping this ALIVE, WELL AND KICKING for a long time to come! We are forever indebted to you. I vote for knighthood.... Sir B, yeah!
:
: Thank you and Robert and everyone! You make an old man happy ... But, I have to repeat: It is you all, who visit this place who make it alive. So keep this a warm and cozy place and I'm sure no vert roller skater has to feel himself as the last of his dying species. In my eyes, vertical roller skating is getting better all the time. Hey, when did we have such good contacts all around the world?
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claudine: Martin Broich (25. Jun. 2009 01:42)
 Yeah, Mr. B is the best ever! Its great to have this forum, cause agreed, yes most the time the parks esp. are lonely. For me as an old woman anyways. At my park is a bunch of little boys. As in young dudes, lol, I know I'm still little too. ;-D Sorry for the rant. Lisa did a lot to help me get started, so thats why I"m disappointed. I looked up to her and she was a good teacher for me. But then came derby and she got busy and quit it seems. Thank God there is Irene to be my idol! Without here, I'd be alone. Yes some derby girls dabble in it, but obviously its just a side thing for them. So I will make a post now as I need help on the coping tricks!!

: I just ordered my vert trucks from Lisa and she also has a new grind plate coming out. I got a little confused scrolling down so I am not sure who said it. Someone mentioned their kingpins were giving them problems. I have the same problem. I am grinding down my kingpins and they get in the way when I grind.
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: : IreNe,
: :
: : I agree: Lisa is great and she was one of the very first posters at this forum. It's a pity that we don't read her any more. But I'm also stoked that she still operates a roller skate business. How cool is that?
: :
: : Strickywear looks great, indeed. I'm eager to get my hands onto some Strickywear plates.
: :
: : : And... FOR SURE.... MR. B has had his hand in keeping this ALIVE, WELL AND KICKING for a long time to come! We are forever indebted to you. I vote for knighthood.... Sir B, yeah!
: :
: : Thank you and Robert and everyone! You make an old man happy ... But, I have to repeat: It is you all, who visit this place who make it alive. So keep this a warm and cozy place and I'm sure no vert roller skater has to feel himself as the last of his dying species. In my eyes, vertical roller skating is getting better all the time. Hey, when did we have such good contacts all around the world?
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ireNe: Martin Broich (25. Jun. 2009 16:42)
 : Yeah, Mr. B is the best ever! Its great to have this forum, cause agreed, yes most the time the parks esp. are lonely. For me as an old woman anyways. At my park is a bunch of little boys. As in young dudes, lol, I know I'm still little too. ;-D Sorry for the rant. Lisa did a lot to help me get started, so thats why I"m disappointed. I looked up to her and she was a good teacher for me. But then came derby and she got busy and quit it seems. Thank God there is Irene to be my idol! Without here, I'd be alone. Yes some derby girls dabble in it, but obviously its just a side thing for them. So I will make a post now as I need help on the coping tricks!!
:
Oh child, I'm the only old woman here..haha. I use skateboarder women as a level of measure, but skating with those better than you is the best teacher. It's really the energy of someone really wanting to get that trick that motivates me most, no matter what they ride. Makes this old lady wanna try harder.

: : I just ordered my vert trucks from Lisa and she also has a new grind plate coming out. I got a little confused scrolling down so I am not sure who said it. Someone mentioned their kingpins were giving them problems. I have the same problem. I am grinding down my kingpins and they get in the way when I grind.
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What NEW grind plates? from IreNe.
: : :
: : : I agree: Lisa is great and she was one of the very first posters at this forum. It's a pity that we don't read her any more. But I'm also stoked that she still operates a roller skate business. How cool is that?
: : :
Very cool, more rollerskaters!!!

: : : Strickywear looks great, indeed. I'm eager to get my hands onto some Strickywear plates.

Me, too !!!!
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: : : : And... FOR SURE.... MR. B has had his hand in keeping this ALIVE, WELL AND KICKING for a long time to come! We are forever indebted to you. I vote for knighthood.... Sir B, yeah!
: : :
: : : Thank you and Robert and everyone! You make an old man happy ... But, I have to repeat: It is you all, who visit this place who make it alive. So keep this a warm and cozy place and I'm sure no vert roller skater has to feel himself as the last of his dying species. In my eyes, vertical roller skating is getting better all the time. Hey, when did we have such good contacts all around the world?

Yes, it really is a blessing in so many ways. Thanks everyone for sharing.
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