A road is only exhilarating when you have certain goals you would like to fulfill.
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Post by Junkyard Dog on Mar 29, 2016 13:52:33 GMT -5
Well, since I've lurking around for the past few days (when I'm not at Uni- or not watching or reading up on my "Japanese Language" or inline skating things), I feel the need to introduce myself. There's no activity 'cept for people logging in and out checking if there isany activity.
Wut?
I'm Mohamed Ali. Either call me by my RL nickname "Klay" or just by my soon-to-be solo rider name Junkyard Dog (Junky for short). I'm currently new to the whole inline skating scene, but due to my love for manga and anime (mainly Air Gear like most), I'vealways wanted to train for a sport but every other sport I see, I have a problem with. SO, using DAREBEE.com to it's full advantage (and the local gym), I'm doing just that.
So, back to the main point I wanted to make. Skating rocks all different kinds of metal. And heck yeah it's got my daily drive overclocked to feel awesome all day everyday, causing me to train my body daily so that when I get back to the United Kingdom, I can get my first pair of aggressive skates and try all those grinds out for myself instead of watching the AMALL trick tips and feeling my feet itch from the anticipation of two years from now.
Also, FYI, I'm a dentist-in-training; a fourth year university student who's content with learning as much as is possible about the world of inline skating to then fully utilize the Ring Road later on for myself, and if possible, to create my own team of riders who run alongside the wind.
So that's me. Who's got any more questions for me to answer?
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Powerblading rocks!
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Post by Shadow on Mar 29, 2016 14:15:04 GMT -5
Just one advice: if you have totally no skating experience, then starting with aggressive would be not such a good idea.
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A road is only exhilarating when you have certain goals you would like to fulfill.
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Post by Junkyard Dog on Mar 29, 2016 20:21:08 GMT -5
What do you propose I do Shadow? I'm pretty much open to all & and any ideas on the matter.
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Post by Shadow on Mar 30, 2016 4:55:01 GMT -5
Buy some FSK skates and start covering basics. Those include Seba FR line of skates, Rollerblade Fusion, Twisters are not very good for practicing jumps as they have pretty limited cuff movement, also check out Powerslide Metropolises and Imperials. Basically you'll need 243 mm. (length from first to last axle) frame 80 mm. flat, basic freeskate setup. This kind of setup is good for starters, as it allows to achieve some decent speeds, which you need be able to manage before you go onto something more challenging. You need to understand basics or rolling forwards, backwards, speed management, braking, basic jumping techniques, cross-over turns, spins and many more things. There are TONS of videos on YouTube, so go ahead and start looking. Go back here if you have any questions.
If you're VERY sure, that you're interested in aggressive inline, and won't give up after the first fall on you ass, then Powerblading is good way to go. Powerblading, essentially, is any aggressive boot combined with GRINDABLE frame, that supports at least 72 mm wheels. Powerblades have all advantages of Freeskate class skates, but also allow their users to grind as aggressive riders do, albeit that's more difficult, if you have no experience with aggressive. But, since you'll have a proper aggressive boot, you will only need some matching running gear (frames and wheels), to convert Powerblades to Aggressives and vise versa.
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Post by John (SideWinder) on Mar 30, 2016 17:39:24 GMT -5
You know, I was gonna weigh in as well.. but it seems Shadow covered it pretty well. I have been riding on regular skates (recreational) for a while now, so when I switched over to Aggressive it was easier than most people. If you can skate decently, you may not have to worry about purchasing Aggressives. Powerblading is fantastic (lets you put big wheels on Aggressive skates), but I also suggest getting some normal Aggressive frames and wheels to bring with you if you prefer skating at a skate park (all personal preference of course). If there's any advice I have for you though, it's this: Make sure that you research your skate before you purchase. I had bought some really nice Remz HR 1.2's, and I am really happy with the purchase... However, I noticed that I probably shouldn't have bought them because I have big feet, and Remz is very narrow as a skate boot... thus I don't fit them very well and they hurt my feet. So do your research before you buy.. also apparently skates are a size bigger from normal most of the time, so if you don't have a rollerblading shop to go to in your area, I would suggest ordering a half a size or full size down from normal so they fit, and it is so when you wear them you can break them in
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