bakersdozen Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 So I finally got to go out out and have a bash on these puppies today - they've been in progress for quite a while now. All I can say is Such a great feeling, will be a bit of a learning curve - but I can't wait. Was just on the 3.4 Zebra today and it was enough to get rolling at my local flying spot and get used to the sensation. Fun, fun, fun despite looking fairly unco Spartan, if you lurking, might have to catch up with you soon for some pointers. Turning was probably the hardest. Quote
andy666 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 They look good, mate. Can't wait to see some video of them in action. Did you just use a normal inline skate boot? Quote
Clive Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Good to see them up and running, I take it the alignment issues are all fixed ? Will come out for a skating session at some stage, busy this weekend, off to falls creek to try my snow kites, now that seasons closed will get a free run without the downhillers. ( accommodation is already paid so going regardless of conditions) My package hasn't arrived in Australia yet, will go out once it's here, can't see me getting it this week, next hopefully. Quote
bakersdozen Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Posted September 30, 2012 Did you just use a normal inline skate boot? Hey mate, yes they are a normal inline boot. The spacers are made from a combination of aluminium tube (cut to length with tube cutter) and the bearing holders/spacers from inside the original rollerblade wheels. They weigh 3.4kgs each - which is comparable to Spartans original build. I don't have slime or extra rubber in my wheels (yet). Im looking for some wetsuit-type booties that I can wear to slip in and out of the skates with and still walk around without getting socks or bare feet wet/dirty. This will also help with filling out the boot due to recommendations of using a boot that's a few sizes bigger than your shoe size. Anyone know where I could get said booties? Quote
bakersdozen Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Posted September 30, 2012 Good to see them up and running, I take it the alignment issues are all fixed ? Hiya Clive, yes the alignment is all (mostly) sorted. The inside spacers were too long, so the inside rail was sitting too far away from the inside of my feet. This meant that they kept wanting to lean to the outer side and put me off balance so I shortened the inner rail by adding half of the inner spacer to the outer and now all good. Still takes a bit to find your balance though, but that's the nature of the game I guess Have fun at the snow, mate. Quote
Clive Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Re the inner booties, last week we ordered our ski gear from ajays just up the road from you. The ski boots have inner booties, I'm sure they are replaceable so you must be able to buy them, pop in and see how you go, the guy we spoke to (6 ft tall with Ginger goatee) was super helpful plus he's a shoe specialist so will definitely point you in the right direction, take your skates with you. My skates still haven't hit the customs here, I get stuff from the USA to my door in 6 days, DHL Germany hasn't managed to get it to the country in the same time. Let you know when they land, don't get too good with them or I wont be able to keep up with you. Quote
SoutherlyBuster Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Looking mean BakersDozen. Clive, did you order a wheels of Doom ready to go or a standard inline skate that you need to mod with rails and wheels? Quote
Clive Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 These ones norm http://www.xskating.com/Powerslide-XC-P ... ::495.html Trawled through the skate section for info, Spartan has a set from the same brand, so they do work, I'm not planning on the jumping he does though I did try B12's landboard, plus had a quick fit of his skates a while back, you do feel awful high on his skates so I went for these with a lower centre of gravity, plus it's made as an off season practice for to xcountry skis which I'm familiar with Quote
bakersdozen Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 SSSShhhhhh! Don't tell the missus, but I scored some Purrrfect bootie(s) at Anaconda today. They slip right in and out of the boot They're gonna be great for running around the launch area, readying the kite - before locking in to the skates Quote
Clive Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Wa wow, booties......... Cheap fix, well done. Quote
Spartan Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Hey BD, they look great. Let me know when your free and we'll go for a run.... Spartan Quote
Clive Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 My kite skates have finally landed in Australia ( in customs at the moment) For those interested, I purchased them on 21st September they were posted on the 24th (Monday) fair enough as company not open weekends Arrived here on the 15th October that's 21 days and 10.5 hrs ( give or take with world times) distance travelled from Frankfurt to Melbourne 15886 km That's an average of approximately 31 km per hr A horse gallops at 40-48 kmhr The pony express was quicker than DHL express.......... Go figure. Quote
bakersdozen Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Posted October 16, 2012 Good stuff Mr T! I'm in Sydney this weekend from Friday to monday, so even if the pony expressed them to you by then, I'm out. Keen to go for a decent run with the skates tho maybe next weekend if the wind is right. At least you can get a feel using poles to start with, ey. Quote
Clive Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Next weeks a no go for me fully committed for that weekend. Pity about this weekend as I've probably got fri and sat free. Then after that it's SPEEEEEEED WEEK. Quote
zahra Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Wow... amazing pair of skates and booties Quote
SoutherlyBuster Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 My kite skates have finally landed in Australia ( in customs at the moment) For those interested, I purchased them on 21st September they were posted on the 24th (Monday) fair enough as company not open weekends Arrived here on the 15th October that's 21 days and 10.5 hrs ( give or take with world times) distance travelled from Frankfurt to Melbourne 15886 km That's an average of approximately 31 km per hr A horse gallops at 40-48 kmhr The pony express was quicker than DHL express.......... Go figure. Nice Clive, It's day light savings, so some opportunity to try them out after work, I know I would. Quote
bakersdozen Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Posted October 17, 2012 Gotta love daylight savings Quote
bakersdozen Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Posted October 17, 2012 Wow... amazing pair of skates and booties Thanks! Quote
Wpiter Posted June 4, 2013 Report Posted June 4, 2013 Anybody using the leaps by any chance? http://www.axtionsystems.com/ATSkates.htm Quote
crazy Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 and another thing i can never do is use inline skates - not unless i customize some old skate shoes... size 15/16 shoes are such a bitch to find... let alone a size 17/18 skate boot... Quote
Goz Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 You could either build your own or get a set that clip onto the bottom of a ski boot. Luke had a set of Terrablades a couple of years ago, very heavy duty but not cheap. Quote
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