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Message 3035 (21. Jul. 2007 04:38) (Tree)

claudine
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my homemade toe guards -step 2
Here is the piece with the hole cut for the toestop and the holes for the laces which I started with an awl.
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claudine: my homemade toe guards (21. Jul. 2007 04:36)
 This is the plunger which I cut. Each plunger makes about 4 toe guards I found out.
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claudine: my homemade toe guards -step 2 (21. Jul. 2007 04:38)
 Here is the piece with the hole cut for the toestop and the holes for the laces which I started with an awl.
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claudine: my homemade toe guards -step 3 (21. Jul. 2007 04:40)
 Here they are attached to my art skates. I'll make them for the speed boots too later. I guess I need a different toe stop for outdoors huh? I'm going to put outdoor wheels on. Will this do to protect my boot? The art boot I'm just doing jumps outside. When I get a speed boot, that will be for vert./park/concrete bowls. Let me know what you think!
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claudine: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 04:44)
 And what do others think of these

http://www.nationalfootwear.com/bootsavers.htm
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Bernhard: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 11:02)
 : And what do others think of these
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: http://www.nationalfootwear.com/bootsavers.htm

Looks nifty. But I think mine slide better.
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claudine: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 12:39)
 : : And what do others think of these
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: : http://www.nationalfootwear.com/bootsavers.htm
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: Looks nifty. But I think mine slide better.

Exactly what material is yours? I'm not sure this rubber will slide well on the asphalt.c
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claudine: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 12:44)
 : : And what do others think of these
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: : http://www.nationalfootwear.com/bootsavers.htm
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: Looks nifty. But I think mine slide better.
UR right. Plastic would be better. WHere did you get this material?
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Bernhard: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 13:05)
 : UR right. Plastic would be better. WHere did you get this material?

I got it from a specialty shop in Munich. It was at a time when my sister still lived there. So it's really long time ago. They had all kinds of rubber and plastics and therefore I went in and described my needs (durable, slippery). I don't know what it is exactly.
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claudine: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 14:54)
 : : UR right. Plastic would be better. WHere did you get this material?
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: I got it from a specialty shop in Munich. It was at a time when my sister still lived there. So it's really long time ago. They had all kinds of rubber and plastics and therefore I went in and described my needs (durable, slippery). I don't know what it is exactly.

Well, I'll check into plastic shops but they do make containers for food, etc. that is flexible plastic I can get at the dollar store. Or do you think I should just buy the leather toe guards? Thats why nowadays I dont experiment much even though I love making stuff with my hands. It can get costly with the mistakes.

The other problem I will have is the my kryptonics route 70 wheels are both wide and heavy for jumping. I did some jumps this morning over a cardboard box and cleared 10 inches so now I want to add some spins over that. Big heavy wheels arent ideal although for the road I am enjoying the softness. I also need to find a new place since when I called the mall this morning, they got into well, maybe its not a good idea. You can get hurt with roller skating. I might do the jumps in an empty parking lot full of restaurants to avoid "legal issues" where one business might think they might be responsible if I um, skinned my knee lol?

OK, I need a job soon lol!
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Bernhard: another possibility (21. Jul. 2007 16:33)
 : Well, I'll check into plastic shops but they do make containers for food, etc. that is flexible plastic I can get at the dollar store.

If this is the stuff tupper boxes are made from, I think it is too thin.

: Or do you think I should just buy the leather toe guards?

Leather could be quite OK. One advantage would be that it is easy to work with. Once I tried another material which was similar to shoe soles. That didn't hold up very long, though.

: Thats why nowadays I dont experiment much even though I love making stuff with my hands. It can get costly with the mistakes.

Still cheaper than artistic roller skating or winter sports.

The krypto 70 really are great wheels for cruising the street and for downhill. But as you say, you can't do it in MD.
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claudine: another possibility (22. Jul. 2007 03:36)
 
: If this is the stuff tupper boxes are made from, I think it is too thin.

: Leather could be quite OK. One advantage would be that it is easy to work with. Once I tried another material which was similar to shoe soles. That didn't hold up very long, though.

Well, since I put these on the art boots and will just be doing art jumps, maybe dodging some cones if I get that desire later, it might be OK. At least for a short bit. Then again, how about that hockey tar on top?
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: : Thats why nowadays I dont experiment much even though I love making stuff with my hands. It can get costly with the mistakes.
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: Still cheaper than artistic roller skating or winter sports.

Youre telling me! As much as I enjoyed the freestyle part, I might not be able to take many lessons now. My brother was paying for them and now he cut me off. Plus, I just really want to jump and spin around and on and over things! Eventually on the ramps. More athletic rather then just pretty. I think thats more practice then learning precise details which is artistic.
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: The krypto 70 really are great wheels for cruising the street and for downhill. But as you say, you can't do it in MD.

Yes and no. Looks like as long as I can maintain thinking of the mall parking lot as a rink, I can stay there. Pretty good hills there too! Not extreme tho. I just scoped out the elem. school here. Saw some basketball courts in the back too. The lot is secluded and empty now. Thought I would alternate days and practice jumping over things there. The rail is 12 inches I found out today. I need another 3 inches! I am just going to go. I dont think at 6-7 am they will think I'm up to much besides getting some exercise.
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