... That's how they used to do Mapes/toe loops on quads back in the 30s and early 40s, before toe stops were used. They only did single jumps, though, I think,...
Wendi Dunlap-Simpson
litlnemo@...
Mar 1, 2000 10:31 am
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hello everyonemy name is Denise. i used to belong to the group then i stopped skating and am now starting again!!i am very excitied. Marion Curtis is now my...
morrobaydenise@...
Mar 4, 2000 2:41 am
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Hi all! I just joined the group. I am intrigued by the idea of pic skates and I'm thinking they would be a great way to extend "ice" time while enjoying the...
Andrea
andreabash98@...
Mar 11, 2000 12:49 am
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This really isn't related to inline skating, but I've got to share this with you. A few weeks ago, I got the urge to go to Play It Again Sports (A used sports...
Jennifer Kretschmer
jen@...
Mar 11, 2000 4:15 am
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Welcome Andrea! The Pic Skates are wonderful and you will be able to cross train in them for the summer (and other seasons, too!) I find my ice edge jumps are...
Superskater
superskater@...
Mar 11, 2000 5:07 am
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Wow what a gold mine!!!! Marion...
Superskater
superskater@...
Mar 11, 2000 5:14 am
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In a message dated 3/11/00 12:32:03 AM Central Standard Time, ... Thanks for the info... I figured that. I was thinking about it last night and I can't...
andreabash98@...
Mar 11, 2000 11:56 pm
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Dear Andrea, It is best to dedicate a pair of boots to PIC skating. While switching blades is allowed it is not recommended. You can check with ...
John J Petell
harmonysports@...
Mar 14, 2000 1:42 pm
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Dear Andrea, It is better to dedicate a pair of boots to PIC skating. While the frames can be switched, it is not recomended. Check with www.picskate.com for...
John J Petell
harmonysports@...
Mar 14, 2000 1:42 pm
671
Today I had a wonderful work-out on my PIC skates. I was thinking as I finished that I can practice for hours and hours on these skates! When I was a kid, ice...
Jo Ann Schneider Farris
jfarris@...
Mar 14, 2000 6:07 pm
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Hello everyone. I have been looking into buying a pair of picskates, but was told that when starting out on picskates, you pick up bad habits that are hard to...
Bonnie Anderson
magefire37@...
Mar 14, 2000 8:24 pm
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hi bonnie i have been on my pic skates just since this last January.i am a "displaced" ice skater!! (meaning no ice rink in my area) i love them. i have...
morrobaydenise@...
Mar 14, 2000 10:14 pm
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Hi Denise, I am also a "displaced" ice skater. I don't know of any ice rinks withing a hundred miles of my area. It's why I am interested in the pic skates....
Bonnie Anderson
magefire37@...
Mar 14, 2000 10:35 pm
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hi bonnie gee where do you live?? i am in central CA!! as long as you are in this situation you will LOVE getting pic skates!! they are so very close to ice...
morrobaydenise@...
Mar 14, 2000 10:45 pm
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There has always been a myth in ice skating: the statement "I have weak ankles." Guess what? There is no such thing as weak ankles! Bad rental skates or...
Jo Ann Schneider Farris
joann@...
Mar 15, 2000 2:05 am
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David, Great to hear that you had such success your first time out on the Pic-Skates! Keep up your practicing and you will find out how much fun they really...
nicpicsk8@...
Mar 15, 2000 2:24 am
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... Excuse me? did you just say it's EASY for Quad people like myself to switch to ice? Now THAT'S a myth! Took me forever(and I usually get things so...
Susan Hilliard
Susan_Hilliard@...
Mar 15, 2000 2:40 am
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Dear Bonnie, I cannot think of one "Bad Habit" that you could possibly pick up by using the Pic-Skates, other than the fact that you might want to pave the...
nicpicsk8@...
Mar 15, 2000 2:40 am
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In a message dated 3/14/00 6:44:31 PM, Susan_Hilliard@... writes: << did you just say it's EASY for Quad people like myself to switch to ice? Now THAT'S...
PBrickner@...
Mar 15, 2000 3:03 am
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Anyone remember Ricky Ingelsi? This does date me, as I trained with him for a while. He was national roller champion back in the 60s I think in pairs. He...
Superskater
superskater@...
Mar 15, 2000 5:26 am
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I've notice my edge jumps greatly improved on the ice. I had a tendancy to skid on the loop jump take off just a little. On the Pic Skate, you have to use...
Superskater
superskater@...
Mar 15, 2000 5:29 am
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... Actually Jo Ann, there was a recent study to show that figure skaters actually do have weak ankles. (I believe the article I read was in Skater magazine...
Jennifer Kretschmer
jen@...
Mar 15, 2000 6:00 am
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Nick; Which paving company should I buy stock in. John ... ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE...
John J Petell
harmonysports@...
Mar 15, 2000 1:44 pm
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In a message dated 3/14/00 9:27:45 PM, superskater@... writes: << Anyone remember Ricky Ingelsi? This does date me, as I trained with him for a...
PBrickner@...
Mar 15, 2000 3:34 pm
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Something that's smooth asphalt. Marion ... From: John J Petell <harmonysports@...> To: <Inlinejumpspinners@onelist.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000...
Superskater
superskater@...
Mar 15, 2000 10:13 pm
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Thanks for all your input everyone! I've decided to start saving my money and get a really good pair of pic skates. When I do, I will let the list know how...
Bonnie Anderson
magefire37@...
Mar 16, 2000 4:44 pm
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great Bonnie i hope you do --they are beyond fun!!! take care Denise :)...
morrobaydenise@...
Mar 16, 2000 4:50 pm
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I've noticed that most of the comments on this list are positive, but once in awhile, someone makes a comment regarding someone else's message or thoughts that...
deana@...
Mar 16, 2000 5:25 pm
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In a message dated 03/16/2000 11:31:27 AM Central Standard Time, ... We all make mistakes. I agree that no one likes to have their nose rubbed in their...
andreabash98@...
Mar 16, 2000 5:51 pm
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... I am with Andrea on this one. It is trite to say, but it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable. I know I am regularly wrong on things and...