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Message 8024 (7. Feb. 2009 03:50) (Tree)

claudine
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speed skates!
I finally have my old school speed skates that I never put together last winter since my knee hurt doing cross overs. Now my knee is fine and my arm is OK! I love the older version leather. Its too bad these have such a large heel because I would love these as vert skates too. I made alterations to snug the heel and notches to the tongue but these fit me pretty good. My idea of speed skates with soccer shoes didnt work out well as a decent counter is needed on turns.

My first roll is tomorrow. So playing it safe by going to the rink. I will wear the small protec knee pads, my brace probably and my kiddie elbows just in case a kid tries to slam me. I dont want to feel I have to put my hands down. So rather look silly and be safe.
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claudine: speed skates! (7. Feb. 2009 03:50)
 I finally have my old school speed skates that I never put together last winter since my knee hurt doing cross overs. Now my knee is fine and my arm is OK! I love the older version leather. Its too bad these have such a large heel because I would love these as vert skates too. I made alterations to snug the heel and notches to the tongue but these fit me pretty good. My idea of speed skates with soccer shoes didnt work out well as a decent counter is needed on turns.

My first roll is tomorrow. So playing it safe by going to the rink. I will wear the small protec knee pads, my brace probably and my kiddie elbows just in case a kid tries to slam me. I dont want to feel I have to put my hands down. So rather look silly and be safe.
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hludi.: speed skates! (7. Feb. 2009 08:41)
 : I finally have my old school speed skates that I never put together last winter since my knee hurt doing cross overs. Now my knee is fine and my arm is OK! I love the older version leather. Its too bad these have such a large heel because I would love these as vert skates too. I made alterations to snug the heel and notches to the tongue but these fit me pretty good. My idea of speed skates with soccer shoes didnt work out well as a decent counter is needed on turns.
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: My first roll is tomorrow. So playing it safe by going to the rink. I will wear the small protec knee pads, my brace probably and my kiddie elbows just in case a kid tries to slam me. I dont want to feel I have to put my hands down. So rather look silly and be safe.


good luck and be careful
cheers, h .
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Bernhard: speed skates! (7. Feb. 2009 19:44)
 Those skates look really nice! I hope they skate as fine as they look and that you have lots of fun with them.
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claudine: speed skates! (8. Feb. 2009 04:17)
 : Those skates look really nice! I hope they skate as fine as they look and that you have lots of fun with them.

I had a TON of fun!!!! No falling except at the water fountain when I tripped over the mat lol. Felt like a dork lol. But just rolled on my butt and elbow pad so fine. I will post pics tomorrow of the happy rollerskater again! I loved the skates. Just need a pad under the ball of foot, thats all. I might go without toe stops so I can do spin stuff too if I like. They were FAST! I was zooming around. It feels so good to roll again. Just a little scared in the beginning. :-D
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biffsk8er: speed skates! (8. Feb. 2009 05:19)
 Have fun! Those skates look awesome!

Biff

: I finally have my old school speed skates that I never put together last winter since my knee hurt doing cross overs. Now my knee is fine and my arm is OK! I love the older version leather. Its too bad these have such a large heel because I would love these as vert skates too. I made alterations to snug the heel and notches to the tongue but these fit me pretty good. My idea of speed skates with soccer shoes didnt work out well as a decent counter is needed on turns.
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: My first roll is tomorrow. So playing it safe by going to the rink. I will wear the small protec knee pads, my brace probably and my kiddie elbows just in case a kid tries to slam me. I dont want to feel I have to put my hands down. So rather look silly and be safe.
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biffsk8er: speed skates! (8. Feb. 2009 05:20)
 I'm happy for you. Congrats!

Biff

: I had a TON of fun!!!! No falling except at the water fountain when I tripped over the mat lol. Felt like a dork lol. But just rolled on my butt and elbow pad so fine. I will post pics tomorrow of the happy rollerskater again! I loved the skates. Just need a pad under the ball of foot, thats all. I might go without toe stops so I can do spin stuff too if I like. They were FAST! I was zooming around. It feels so good to roll again. Just a little scared in the beginning. :-D
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