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Message 3122 (9. Aug. 2007 04:15) (All next previous)

Robert Chase (videos by Robert Chase) (pictures by Robert Chase)
were are they
It is pretty funny to hear that Toto Ghali switched to inline. I skated with him back when I was doing inline and I only saw rollerskaters when I was in Europe. Toto tried my skates and of course ripped! He is amazing on a skateboard, rollerskates, and inlines. I am sure Toto rides them all. I have some really great pictures of Toto, but last time I tried to scan my scanner did not work. Maybe I will give it another try.


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: : : You can carve/"surf" on roller skates, not on inlines. Not in the same way. The balance is easier on inlines/cant fall forward,
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: : Can be debated. I find it easier to balance on roller skates most of the time.
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: Well, when I put on inlines, I can lean all the way forward and no matter how far or how much weight I put forward, I cannot fall forwards. This is not true on roller skates. Then again, I have normal length plates. I've been debating getting a full length sole plate since I believe this would eliminate this balance issues and make dropping in vertical much more easy and relaxed. I''m just not sure if I would lose maneuverability with this or what else.
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: : : so I see why beginners and kids would choose inlines.
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: : I'm sure the main reason for this is social. Although they would try to argue on a rational base. But IMHO it boils down to what's conforming and socially acceptable.
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: TRUE! But if you have people you can watch, lessons available, etc. its much easier to follow and pick up. I've been very frustrated recently because I have noone to watch how to drop in, etc. I usually pick up things best through direct observation. Very hard if you've never even seen another person on roller skates outside in your lifetime lol. Sad but true...
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: : : Roller skates are just so much more fun!
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: : Amen to that!
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: No arguement here lol! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my roller skates. :-D
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  • sascha fei: were are they (8. Aug. 2007 16:37)
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