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Dear in-line skater,

BIG APPLE ROLL WEEKEND JULY 29-31 2005

We just secured additional hotel rooms at the Skyline Hotel.  Please call now to
make your reservations.  Hotel information is available at our website
http://www.bigappleroll.org/ by clicking on the "hotel info" link on the right
side of the screen.  Mention the Big Apple Roll when calling the Skyline Hotel
to receive our group discount rate.

We will be drawing the second of 3 pairs of Rollerblade skates this Monday from
one of our registrants, so be sure to register today for your chance to win at
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1203733

The Inline Planet ( http://inlineplanet.com/Departments/events.html/ ) says: The
Big Apple Roll is a three-day weekend skate adventure through the splendors and
excitement of New York City.  The tour cuts through the spectacular urban
canyons; lingers in the green jewel of Central Park; goes island hopping; and
even rolls through the electronic wilderness of Time Square! ... And that's just
what you'll do during daylight hours! ... If you register early, you'll also be
eligible to win one of three pairs of Lightning 6 Rollerblades, which the
company has donated to the event. (The Lightning 6s are fitness skates with four
90 mm wheels.)

The schedule is now posted on the website.  Highlights of this event will
include a beach skate to historic Coney Island, a unique experience through
Central Park, Times Square, the Village, Little Italy, China Town and many other
NYC sites.

For all those who have attended in the past, you know the high quality of food
and services we provide.  Every skate has a sag wagon with plenty of water.  We
usually offer fruit and other foods along the skates and our dinner and picnics
themselves more than pay for the registration fee.  We are happy to report that
we have not increased the fee and we expect to out-do previous; fees are:
	 Empire Members: $55
	 Non-Empire Members: $65
	 Day of: $85

Website: http://www.bigappleroll.org

E-mail: mailto://info@bigappleroll.org

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

Congratulations to William N. from Virginia who has won the first pair of
Rollerblade Lightning 6 (
http://www.rollerblade.com/prodotti/fit_scheda.php?idProdotto=71&idS=1&idC=2 )

Skate Features:
TARGET: high level fitness-oriented skaters who want maximum comfort, the best
technical features and maximum performance from their skates and themselves
LINER: PFS PROfessional Lite, Coolmax®, PROfessional footbed
CLOSURE: 2 powerstrap and adjustable locking buckle
FRAME: Aluminum, side adjustment, Length 275mm/10.84”
WHEELS: 90mm/84A Rollerblade
BEARINGS: Abec 7
SIZES: 24.0-31.5
SHOCK ERASER
BRAKE: on skate
EASY ENTRY

Thank you Rollerblade for you support and generosity.

Register now at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1203733
for your chance to win another pair of these high performance skates.  We will
announce the next drawing shortly.

There are still rooms available for us at the Skyline hotel.  Do not delay in
confirming your reservation; the hotel information is available at our website
http://www.bigappleroll.org/ by clicking on the "hotel info" link on the right
side of the screen.  Mention the Big Apple Roll when calling to secure a room
and receive our group discount rate.

The schedule is now available on the website at http://www.bigappleroll.org/

Event Dates: July 29-31, 2005

E-mail: mailto://info@bigappleroll.org

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

Dear in-line skater,

BIG APPLE ROLL WEEKEND JULY 29-31 2005

The Inline Planet ( http://www.inlineplanet.com/ ) says:
The Big Apple Roll is a three-day weekend skate adventure through the splendors
and excitement of New York City.  The tour cuts through the spectacular urban
canyons; lingers in the green jewel of Central Park; goes island hopping; and
even rolls through the electronic wilderness of Time Square! ... And that's just
what you'll do during daylight hours! ... If you register early, you'll also be
eligible to win one of three pairs of Lightning 6 Rollerblades, which the
company has donated to the event. (The Lightning 6s are fitness skates with four
90 mm wheels.)

We will be drawing the first of 3 pairs of Rollerblade skates this Monday from
one of our registrants, so be sure to register today for your chance to win at
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1203733

The Skyline hotel is fully booked for the weekend and is honoring the block they
reserved for us, which still has some availability.  We have another nearby
hotel, The Edison Hotel, available for the overflow at a slightly higher rate. 
Hotel information is available at our website http://www.bigappleroll.org/ by
clicking on the "hotel info" link on the right side of the screen.  Mention the
Big Apple Roll when calling the Skyline Hotel to receive our group discount
rate.

The schedule will be posted on the website shortly.  Highlights of this event
will include a beach skate to historic Coney Island, a unique experience through
Central Park, Times Square, the Village, Little Italy, China Town and many other
NYC sites.

There will not be a marathon along with the Big Apple Roll this year, but we do
plan on having an unofficial race.  More on this at the event.

For all those who have attended in the past, you know the high quality of food
and services we have always provided.  Every skate has a sag wagon with plenty
of water.  We usually offer fruit and other foods along the skates and our
dinner and picnics themselves more than pay for the registration fee.  We are
happy to report that we have not increased the fee, we expect to out-do previous
years and the participation fees are:
	 Empire Members: $55
	 Non-Empire Members: $65
	 Day of: $85

Website: http://www.bigappleroll.org

E-mail: mailto://info@bigappleroll.org

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

The International In-Line Figure Skating Association is pleased to
announce a new level of certification has been added to our Coaches
Certification Program: IIFSA Coach Basic Skating.

For more information on our Coaches Certification Program, click on
the following link: http://iifsa.com/coaches.htm

Happy Skating!

Last weekend my son and I put on our Entry Level Double L skates and
played roller basketball!

Wow did we have fun!

Anyone else doing something creative on skates?

JO ANN

http://www.geocities.com/holidayoninlines//EasterDance.html
http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_news//EasterInlineDanceRegs.html

VIDEO ENTRIES ACCEPTED

In order to enable the participation of skaters unable to travel for
this competition: Video Entries will be accepted in the following
PAL formats: VHS - VideoCD - DVD or ONLINE:

Send Us the VIDEO FILE!
http://www.yousendit.com/?recipient=HolidayOnInlines@yahoo.com

Send Us the ENTRY FORM!
mailto:<HolidayOnInlines@...>


The Entry Form indicating Name, Address, Age, Level & Category

with the VIDEO must be received no later than March 19th 2005.

An INTERNATIONAL JURY PANEL will be constituted

and all Video Entries will be available ONLINE for a

25% Public Vote!

http://www.geocities.com/holidayoninlines//EasterDance.html
http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_news//EasterInlineDanceRegs.html

Spanish Translation:

NOTICIA ESPECIAL del 7 de febrero 2005

Para permitir la participacion a patinadores que no pueden viajar
para esta competicion: se acceptan VIDEO ENTRIES en sistema PAL:

VHS - VideoCD - DVD

Los Entry Forms indicando Nombre y Apellido, Direccion, Edad, Nivel
y Categoria con el VIDEO deben haber sido recibidas a mas tardar el
19 de marzo de 2005.

Un Jurado Internacional sera constituido y todos los Video Entries
seran visibles online para permitir un voto 25% publico.


http://www.geocities.com/holidayoninlines//EasterDance.html
http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_news//EasterInlineDanceRegs.html



=====
SAMANTHA BENNIS
International Ice & Inline Figure Skating Coach
Admiraliteitstraat 1
3063 EJ ROTTERDAM  -  HOLLAND
Tel:+31104142711  & +31627465362
http://www.geocities.com/samanthaiceskater
http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_web

Share your skating stories!

http://picskatelovers.blogspot.com/

Dear in-line skater,

BIG APPLE ROLL WEEKEND JULY 29-31 2005

The third annual Big Apple Roll Weekend (BAR) is an exciting weekend of group
skates, adventures exploring and experiencing New York City on skates.

Party with friends and feel the rush of NYC street skating.  Get ready for city
skating, island hopping, beaches, parks, night life and of course our skates
through Times Square.

Rollerblade is proud to support this fantastic event and are providing 3 pairs
of their latest and top model skates to our early registrants.  We want to thank
Rollerblade for helping the Empire Skate Club coordinate a seamless weekend of
fun and adventure!

Here is the choice of skates we will be offering during this early registration
period:
http://www.rollerblade.com/prodotti/fit_scheda.php?idProdotto=71&idS=1&idC=2
http://www.rollerblade.com/prodotti/fit_scheda.php?idProdotto=80&idS=1&idC=2

We will announce our first drawing date within the next couple of weeks.  Be
sure to register now for your chance to win at:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1203733

The Big Apple Roll 2005 will be the largest recreational skating event in the
USA and the hotel will be completely booked soon.  We will do our best to
provide alternate hotel options, but we do not expect to obtain better pricing
than we have with the Skyline hotel.  Please visit our website
http://www.bigappleroll.org/ and click on the “hotel info” link on the right
side of the screen.  And be sure to mention the Big Apple Roll when calling the
Skyline Hotel to receive our group discount rate.

For all those who have attended in the past, you know the high quality of food
and services we have always provided.  Every skate has a sag wagon with plenty
of water.  We usually offer fruit and other foods along the skates and our
dinner and picnics themselves more than pay for the registration fee.  We are
happy to report that we have not increased our prices, we expect to out-do
previous years and the participation fees are:
	 Empire Members: $55
	 Non-Empire Members: $65
	 Day of: $85

Website: http://www.bigappleroll.org

E-mail: mailto://info@bigappleroll.org

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

hmmmmm... I don't understand this blog thing.   I don't understand what the
point is or what it's all about.     (????)


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HI!
GFot back from my dad's he is doing a little better.
What do you make of this blog thing?
Marion

Jo Ann Schneider Farris said:
>
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> Go to this link:
>
> http://picskate.blogspot.com/2004_06_01_picskate_archive.html
>
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> Happy Skating!
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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Go to this link:

http://picskate.blogspot.com/2004_06_01_picskate_archive.html

http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_infos//ToeStopsDanger.html

INLINE FIGURE SKATES

TOE-STOP DANGER WARNING!

"If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem!"


1- DoubleLs Entry Level Sets
PROBLEM:

The toe-stops on the DoubleLs Entry Level Sets come loose
automatically without notice regardless of how much you tighten them
with the hex key!
This is not only an unpleasant but a dangerous surprise, susceptible
of causing serious accidents!

SOLUTION:

Remove the toe-stop and apply strong glue before screwing it on again!
The disadvantage of course is that it will no longer be readjustable
nor replaceable!

For any further enquiries & complaints please contact:
Arthur Lee: <doublels@...>





2- PICskates
PROBLEM:

The toe-stops on the PICframes wear out quickly, crack and even
break off in little chunks particularly when used on outdoor rinks
and coarse indoor surfaces such as cement & asphalt!

This is not only exasperating & expensive but also susceptible of
causing serious accidents!

The new PICs recently introduced:

"The new pics have the same good properties as the old except
that they have more rebound which is an advantage for jumps
as well as they are more cohesive which means they hold their
integrity better and are less likely to chunk off.
They are otherwise the same as the old. They cost the same.
The pic will be tight and thus turning it will still require some
oomph.
The pics hardness is slightly less than the old
and is more than made up for in the other properties."

John Petell


I have repeatedly read online.... and heard complaints from my pupils
that the PICs wear out much too soon on outdoor or coarse surfaces!
We need much HARDER ones!.... not SOFTER ones!
Softer/Stickier PICs are DANGEROUS
and useless outdoors particularly for spins!

Samantha Bennis


SOLUTION:

Remove the toe-stops and replace them by small wheels screwed on
tight.
Some recommend soft "aggressive" wheels for use outdoors as a toe-
stop.

For any further enquiries & complaints please contact:
John Petell: <Picskate@...>

http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_infos//ToeStopsDanger.html

Dear inline skater,

We have obtained 10 more rooms for the Big Apple Roll at New York's Hotel
Pennsylvania.  The rate is $119.00 based on single & double occupancy, per room,
per night plus taxes.

Reservations may be made by calling (800) 223-8585.  Let them know that this is
part of the “Big Apple Roll” Block.  These reservations must be made by July 23.

New York's Hotel Pennsylvania
401 Seventh Avenue
New York City, NY 10001
Tel:  (212) 736-5000 ext. 8460
Toll Free: (800) 223-8585
http://www.hotelpenn.com/

Information on the Big Apple Roll: http://www.bigappleroll.org/

Dear in-line skater,

The Big Apple Roll & Central Park Marathon 2004 in NYC is a week away!

We are happy to announce that the third registration winner for a pair of
Rollerblades is Karin Chamberlain, of Massachusetts - Congratulations and thank
you Rollerblade.

You might not know that the Big Apple Roll fee ($65) includes Friday night`s
dinner, Saturday and Sunday lunches, a custom designed event T-shirt, free water
during all the skates, a sag wagon, goodie bag surprises, hotel discounts and a
raffle ticket with over $25,000 of products to be given away including many
pairs of Rollerblade, Salomon and K2 skates.

*** The Skyline hotel is fully booked, if you still need a hotel for the weekend
visit http://www.empireskate.org/bigappleroll/hotelinfo_add.htm for additional
hotel space we have been able to block  ***

There is so much happening and I want to keep this email short.

   . All Big Apple Roll skates will start from the Skyline Hotel
   . Registration will be held at the Skyline Hotel:
       - Friday, July 30 3:00 – 6:45
       - Saturday, July 31 8:30 – 10:30 (Longer hours for the Central Park
Marathon)

   . We strongly advise registering in advance, as there may not be available
space, food or shirts for last minute registrants

   . The weekend schedule has been updated on the website

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

See you all in NYC!

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

Dear inline skater,

The Skyline Hotel, the official event hotel, is now completely sold out and our
registration is continuing to climb.  We have contacted several hotels nearby
and have arranged for additional blocks of rooms.  When making reservations, be
sure to mention "Empire Skate`s Big Apple Roll" to get the discounts.

The New Yorker Hotel has agreed to block off a limited number of rooms at
$109/night (versus $119/night).  However, they ONLY HAVE ONE-BED ROOMS LEFT
(i.e., good for a single person or couple who can share a bed).  Our block will
be held for the next week.

New Yorker Hotel (a Ramada property)
481 Eighth Avenue (near Penn Station)
New York, NY 10001
(212) 971-0101
(866) 800-3088
http://www.newyorkerhotel.com


West Side Inn and West End Studios both have a few rooms each still available. 
The West End Studios will honor a room rate of $75 per night (versus $80) by
mentioning "Empire Skate's Big Apple Roll".  The West Side Inn is $80 per room
per night.  The accommodations are clean, but modest, and the rooms do NOT have
private bathrooms... The bathrooms are shared down the hall.

West End Studios
850 West End Avenue
New York 10025
212-749-7104 Phone
212-865-5130 Fax
westendstudios@...
www.westendstudios.com

West Side Inn
237 West 107th Street
New York 10025
212-866-0061
info@...
www.westsideinn.com

Hotels.com lists the Pennsylvania Hotel (near Penn station) Jul 30-Aug 1 for
$117/nt and the Milford Plaza at $139.00.  The Pennsylvania Hotel may offer our
participants a lower rate, but please lock in the reservation now and, if
available, the rate may be applied later.

Note: July 15th is the final pre-event drawing for a pair of Rollerblades, be
sure to have your event registration made to be eligible for the drawing.

See you in the Big Apple,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club www.empireskate.org
Chairman, Big Apple Roll www.bigappleroll.org

Dear in-line skater,

Only 3 weeks to go before the Big Apple Roll & Central Park Marathon 2004 in
NYC.

We are happy to announce that the second registration winner for a pair of
Salomon skates is Sharon Adduci Barrows, of Oklahoma - Congratulations and thank
you Salomon.

You might not know that the Big Apple Roll fee ($65) includes Friday night’s
dinner, Saturday and Sunday lunches, a custom designed event T-shirt, free water
during all the skates, a sag wagon, hotel discount and a raffle ticket with over
$25,000 of products to be given away including many pairs of Rollerblade,
Salomon and K2 skates.

*** The hotel is almost fully booked and the cutoff date for our rate is July
9th.  ***

Registration is filling fast, if you plan on attending, please register soon
before the cutoff.

The next drawing will be held the 15th of July for a pair of Rollerblades.

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

Dear in-line skater,

Only 4 weeks to go before the Big Apple Roll & Central Park Marathon 2004 in
NYC.

We are happy to announce that the first registration winner for a pair of K2
skates is John Myers, of Florida – Congratulations.

The next drawing will be held over the 4th of July weekend.

The Big Apple Roll is coming into full swing. The weather in NYC has been
wonderful this year and we have obtained the highest level of sponsorship in our
history.  There will be many thousands of dollars of giveaways that include over
30 pairs of skates from Rollerblade, K2 and Salomon and we have many other
excellent sponsors that are helping to make this the premier skating event in
the USA.

Please note that the hotel is almost fully booked and the cutoff date for our
rate is July 9th.

There are two more pairs of skates that will be given away, so be sure to
register today for a chance to win and to secure your place in the Big Apple
Roll before registration fills up.

Please pass this email along to our skating friends.

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club, http://www.empireskate.org/
Chairman, Big Apple Roll, http://www.bigappleroll.org/
president@...

Dear in-line skater,

Only 6 weeks to go before the Big Apple Roll & Central Park Marathon 2004 in
NYC.

We are pleased to announce that this Friday, June 18th, we will be holding a
drawing of all Big Apple Roll & Central Park Marathon registrants for a new pair
of K2 skates.   An email will be sent out following the drawing with the
winner`s name along with the date of the next scheduled drawing.  We will give
away three pairs of skates before July 15th.

Register now for your chance to win and to secure your place in the Big Apple
Roll before registration fills up.

For more information visit us at www.empireskate.org

Be well,
Robert Kaskel
President, Empire Skate Club
Chairman, Big Apple Roll
president@...

I haven't tried it on gravel yet, but I think it would feel like a
bike on gravel and I don't like to ride my bike on gravel.  I've gone
on some pretty rough pavement with a TRIKKE and it has done great
though.

Last year I tried an unsuccessful experiment on my Trail Skates.

I went to VAIL and took the Gondola to the top and tried to Skate-ski
down.  It was impossible.  The terrain was way too rocky and I gave
up, and took the Gondola back to the bottom and went on the flat bike
trails and had a good time and a good workout.

The TRIKKE would be fun in VAIL on flat bike trails I think, but if I
wanted to be really brave and go down a mountain, I'd rent one of
VAIL's mountain scooters with huge inflatable wheels.  I don't really
think I'm brave enough for that though!

I think I saw TRIKKEs at Walmart and there are some decent deals on
Ebay.

Happy Moving on Wheels!

JO ANN


--- In Inlinejumpspinners@yahoogroups.com, "sailtx56" <mhockema@y...>
wrote:
> Thanks for the update.  I considered getting one too, and thought
it
> would be great for taking places when I didn't have room to carry a
> bicycle.  How does the Trikke perform on gravel?
>
> Mike
>

Thanks for the update.  I considered getting one too, and thought it
would be great for taking places when I didn't have room to carry a
bicycle.  How does the Trikke perform on gravel?

Mike

--- In Inlinejumpspinners@yahoogroups.com, "Jo Ann Schneider Farris"
<joann@b...> wrote:
> I finally got a TRIKKE.
>
> It is sort of like in-line skating and skiing and bike riding and
> scooter riding and is kind of fun.
>
> The 8 inch wheels go on any service, but feel very high.  However,
I
> like being able to get off anytime and it has good handbrakes.  I
> have Trailskates, and the brake is much better on the TRIKKE.  I
like
> being lower to the ground on Trailskates, but I like the TRIKKE
> better because I can just get off and on without having to buckle
> up all the stuff that comes attached to Trailskates.  My off-road
> rollerblades are similar to the TRIKKE as far as making me feel
high
> off the ground.  If I had a choice, I'd probably use my TRIKKE over
> off-road in-line skates.
>
> I think I like Razor Scooters better, but it's kind of neat how the
> TRIKKE can go on rough pavement like a bicycle.  One thing I like
> about riding Razor Scooters is they fold up small and can be put in
> the car.  The TRIKKE is still quite bulky even when it folds.  I
also
> can take my dog for a walk while riding a regular scooter, but not
> with the Trikke.
>
> Anyway, if you want to add another skate/wheel to your collection,
> the TRIKKE is kind of fun.  I think I like riding a bike more.
>
> Pic Skating is still my favorite thing to do!
>
> Happy Skating!
>
> JO ANN
>
>
>
> --- In Inlinejumpspinners@yahoogroups.com, "Jo Ann Schneider
Farris"
> <jfarris@C...> wrote:
> > Has anyone purchased a Trikke?
> >
> > It is sort of like a Scooter that you stand on.
> >
> > I think I've tried ever kind of in-line skate there is, thanks to
> the
> > Pic Skate inspiring me, and wonder how fun the Trikke would be.
> >
> > On the ads on TV it looks easy and scary at the same time.
> >
> > Happy Skating!
> >
> > JO ANN

I finally got a TRIKKE.

It is sort of like in-line skating and skiing and bike riding and
scooter riding and is kind of fun.

The 8 inch wheels go on any service, but feel very high.  However, I
like being able to get off anytime and it has good handbrakes.  I
have Trailskates, and the brake is much better on the TRIKKE.  I like
being lower to the ground on Trailskates, but I like the TRIKKE
better because I can just get off and on without having to buckle
up all the stuff that comes attached to Trailskates.  My off-road
rollerblades are similar to the TRIKKE as far as making me feel high
off the ground.  If I had a choice, I'd probably use my TRIKKE over
off-road in-line skates.

I think I like Razor Scooters better, but it's kind of neat how the
TRIKKE can go on rough pavement like a bicycle.  One thing I like
about riding Razor Scooters is they fold up small and can be put in
the car.  The TRIKKE is still quite bulky even when it folds.  I also
can take my dog for a walk while riding a regular scooter, but not
with the Trikke.

Anyway, if you want to add another skate/wheel to your collection,
the TRIKKE is kind of fun.  I think I like riding a bike more.

Pic Skating is still my favorite thing to do!

Happy Skating!

JO ANN



--- In Inlinejumpspinners@yahoogroups.com, "Jo Ann Schneider Farris"
<jfarris@C...> wrote:
> Has anyone purchased a Trikke?
>
> It is sort of like a Scooter that you stand on.
>
> I think I've tried ever kind of in-line skate there is, thanks to
the
> Pic Skate inspiring me, and wonder how fun the Trikke would be.
>
> On the ads on TV it looks easy and scary at the same time.
>
> Happy Skating!
>
> JO ANN

Dear Brenda . . . You're probably going to be shocked at this email.
Anyway, I am 67-years old.  I still remember my quad roller skating days,
and I still am interested in skating of all kinds.  I can't help you
much with your present question, but I thought I would send you an
interesting link to view.  Don't forget to click on "Videos" to watch
them---they are so good.  If you would like to email with me, I can send you
interesting information and pictures.  My email address is:

      crgerardo@...

http://www.starsonice.com/coolstuff/default.asp

SincerelyConnie
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
windofgrace2000 <windofgrace2000@...> wrote:Hello everyone,
I am new to this group. I see that it's not a very active group, but
maybe someone out there can give me some help.
I bought a pair of PIC skates, mounted them on Riedell 1025 Super
Comp boots, and starting to get used to them. I do ice skate, and was
hoping to be able to transfer what I do on ice unto inline...having a
difficult time...especially with my one foot spins.
I am a reverse direction skater, and my best spin is my RIB.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Brenda





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Dear Wendy . . . You're probably going to be shocked at this email.  Anyway, I
am 67-years old.  I still remember my quad roller skating days, and I still am
interested in skating of all kinds.  I can't help you much with your present
question, but I thought I would send you an interesting link to view.  Don't
forget to click on "Videos" to watch them---they are so good.  If you would like
to email with me, I can send you interesting information and pictures.  My email
address is:

      crgerardo@...

http://www.starsonice.com/coolstuff/default.asp

SincerelyConnie
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Wendi Dunlap-Simpson <litlnemo@...> wrote:
At 10:11 PM +0000 5/10/04, windofgrace2000 wrote:
>Hello everyone,
>I am new to this group. I see that it's not a very active group, but
>maybe someone out there can give me some help.
>I bought a pair of PIC skates, mounted them on Riedell 1025 Super
>Comp boots, and starting to get used to them. I do ice skate, and was
>hoping to be able to transfer what I do on ice unto inline...having a
>difficult time...especially with my one foot spins.
>I am a reverse direction skater, and my best spin is my RIB.
>Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The spins are the hardest thing to master on the Pics, IMHO. I found
the traditional spin entry to be darned near impossible, but if I
used a pivot entry, I could spin. Just pivot on the right toe, and
push into a spin. Doesn't work so well on ice, but works great on
Pics.

(I spin reverse, also.)
--
-- Wendi

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/ Seattle, Wash., USA | http://www.slumberland.seattle.wa.us | 23 \
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At 10:11 PM +0000 5/10/04, windofgrace2000 wrote:
>Hello everyone,
>I am new to this group. I see that it's not a very active group, but
>maybe someone out there can give me some help.
>I bought a pair of PIC skates, mounted them on Riedell 1025 Super
>Comp boots, and starting to get used to them. I do ice skate, and was
>hoping to be able to transfer what I do on ice unto inline...having a
>difficult time...especially with my one foot spins.
>I am a reverse direction skater, and my best spin is my RIB.
>Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The spins are the hardest thing to master on the Pics, IMHO. I found
the traditional spin entry to be darned near impossible, but if I
used a pivot entry, I could spin. Just pivot on the right toe, and
push into a spin. Doesn't work so well on ice, but works great on
Pics.

(I spin reverse, also.)
--
-- Wendi

*-----------------------+---------------------------------------+-------*
   \ Wendi Dunlap-Simpson | litlnemo at slumberland.seattle.wa.us | dear /
   / Seattle, Wash., USA  | http://www.slumberland.seattle.wa.us  |  23  \
*--"Somehow everything will be a little different than you thought"-----*

Hello everyone,
I am new to this group. I see that it's not a very active group, but
maybe someone out there can give me some help.
I bought a pair of PIC skates, mounted them on Riedell 1025 Super
Comp boots, and starting to get used to them. I do ice skate, and was
hoping to be able to transfer what I do on ice unto inline...having a
difficult time...especially with my one foot spins.
I am a reverse direction skater, and my best spin is my RIB.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Brenda

Today, Bosanova Roller Skating Center in Colorado Springs closed.

My family weeps silently inside.  We feel we have lost a loved one.

I believe Bosanova has been open for more than 30 (or perhaps 40)
years.

My love of this little roller rink with a real maple floor and the
family that owned it began over 10 years ago.

My first child was still in a stroller and I had just purchased "The
Pic," an attachment Roller Stop (now The Pic Skate Company) had
invented that attached to any in-line skate.  I attached "The Pic" to
my original Rollerblades (3 wheels in fact!) and wanted to try them
in a roller rink for safety sake since I was pretty nervous trying
moves I did on ice in rough Colorado parking lots.

I asked Bosanova's owners if I could perhaps push my stroller in the
rink, and the answer was yes!

So off to Bosanova I went and experimented with in-line figure
skating.

Then, to my joy, the Pic Skate was invented and in 1995 or 1996,
around the birth of my 2nd child, I showed up at on weekends wearing
the Pic Skate and trying more figure skating moves.

The rink manager was so intrigued with my Pic Skates that he asked me
to help during learn to skate classes.  It was an entirely new thing
for me, an ice skating coach, to teach roller skating, but I learned
so much!

As time went on, I wrote HOW TO JUMP AND SPIN ON IN-LINE SKATES.
Everything in the book and how to do it was "figured out" while I
skated at Bosanova.

My entire family, excluding my son, wears Pic Skates now, and have
skated at Bosanova weekly.  My daughters both are just getting spins
and simple jumps down in Pic Skates.  We now will have to go to a
roller rink with a wood floor that is in Pueblo, Colorado to continue
experimenting on our skates.

I know my children will always remember their childhood of skating,
being pushed in the stroller, and being a part of the Bosanova Roller
Skating Center.

Yes, we are sad today.

JO ANN

Has anyone purchased a Trikke?

It is sort of like a Scooter that you stand on.

I think I've tried ever kind of in-line skate there is, thanks to the
Pic Skate inspiring me, and wonder how fun the Trikke would be.

On the ads on TV it looks easy and scary at the same time.

Happy Skating!

JO ANN

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1- BASIC SKILLS
2- MOVES IN THE FIELD
3- FREESTYLE & DANCE
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Thank you
Fariba

flipflop99 <superskater@...> wrote:
Fariba,
How did this go?  I 'd like to hear a follow up!
Marion



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