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Message 10514 (14. Aug. 2009 23:40) (All next previous)

Bernhard (videos by Bernhard) (pictures by Bernhard)
bernhard@adinfinitum.de
Old Video of Me
: **If inlines are faster on flat ground, why would they be slower on vert?

You don't ride the same skates in a half pipe that you use in a race. I'm firmly convinced that I have no chance against an inline speed skater on my street roller skates but I would dare somebody on aggressive inlines. I wouldn't use those same roller skates in a half pipe and that is not only for their reduced ankle support. I can use bigger and harder wheels than an inline skater which is faster.

: As to barrel chest, I would say that it is more likely due to practice. Watch this video for some high airs :
: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eTtWhHgK68

I'd say: Comparable to Raphael Sandoz or Friedel in their time. Raphael switched to inlines during the hype, but also never seemed to reach the same height as on roller skates:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyWYlLoec14

Maybe he could have pushed it higher on today's ramps and wheels, who knows?

Anyhow, as spectacular high airs are to anybody watching, they aren't most important to me.
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