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#2189

From: julie <jw@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:05 pm
Subject: Re: Recommended skate trails?

creamburmese

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Hi Ken

just a thank you for your advice. While I was in Denver I skated the south Platte trail twice and the Cherry Creek once - great trails ! (except for those expansion joints....) It's so nice to get this information from skatelog.... otherwise I'd not have kinown where to start...

Julie

On Nov 7, 2009, at 2:54 PM, Ken Hamel wrote:

My personal favorite is the South Platte, much less crowded than cherry creek. The REI on Platte st is an excellent place to start, in fact you can almost skate in any direction and be on a decent trail. I'd guess they have some type of trail guide you can buy at the REI. Nice thing about the S. Platte is that if you get tired, you can take the light rail back downtown from Littleton or Aspen Grove.

Post to the group when you're planning on getting out and about, it's been a while but I know folks get together every now and again on Sat or Sun afternoon for a skate in the off-season months.

Cheers, --Ken--

Ken Hamel
kenhamel@yahoo.com

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From: creamburmese <jw@pinedawatson.com>
To: denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 5:46:35 AM
Subject: [denverinlineskateclub] Recommended skate trails?

Hi Denver inline skaters! I'll be in Denver (usual location, Baltimore) from Sat through Thurs and wondered if you have any skate trails or group skates you'd recommend for this week? many thanks! Julie

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#2188

From: jw@...
Date: Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:31 am
Subject: Re: Recommended skate trails?

creamburmese

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Thanks so much Ken! I was planning to try to fit in a skate Sunday mid morning ( got to fit it around meetings). Is the REI far from the convention center? Take care. Julie

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From: Ken Hamel <kenhamel@...>

Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:54:23 -0800 (PST)

To: <denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: [denverinlineskateclub] Recommended skate trails?

My personal favorite is the South Platte, much less crowded than cherry creek. The REI on Platte st is an excellent place to start, in fact you can almost skate in any direction and be on a decent trail. I'd guess they have some type of trail guide you can buy at the REI. Nice thing about the S. Platte is that if you get tired, you can take the light rail back downtown from Littleton or Aspen Grove.

Post to the group when you're planning on getting out and about, it's been a while but I know folks get together every now and again on Sat or Sun afternoon for a skate in the off-season months.

Cheers, --Ken--

Ken Hamel
kenhamel@yahoo.com

----- Original Message ----
From: creamburmese <jw@pinedawatson.com>
To: denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 5:46:35 AM
Subject: [denverinlineskateclub] Recommended skate trails?

Hi Denver inline skaters! I'll be in Denver (usual location, Baltimore) from Sat through Thurs and wondered if you have any skate trails or group skates you'd recommend for this week? many thanks! Julie

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#2187

From: Ken Hamel <kenhamel@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:54 pm
Subject: Re: Recommended skate trails?

kenhamel

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My personal favorite is the South Platte, much less crowded than cherry creek.
The REI on Platte st is an excellent place to start, in fact you can almost
skate in any direction and be on a decent trail. I'd guess they have some type
of trail guide you can buy at the REI. Nice thing about the S. Platte is that if
you get tired, you can take the light rail back downtown from Littleton or Aspen
Grove.

Post to the group when you're planning on getting out and about, it's been a
while but I know folks get together every now and again on Sat or Sun afternoon
for a skate in the off-season months.

Cheers,        --Ken--

  Ken Hamel
kenhamel@...



----- Original Message ----
From: creamburmese <jw@...>
To: denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 5:46:35 AM
Subject: [denverinlineskateclub] Recommended skate trails?

Hi Denver inline skaters!  I'll be in Denver (usual location, Baltimore) from
Sat through Thurs and wondered if you have any skate trails or group skates
you'd recommend for this week?  many thanks!  Julie



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#2186

From: "creamburmese" <jw@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 12:46 pm
Subject: Recommended skate trails?

creamburmese

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Hi Denver inline skaters!  I'll be in Denver (usual location, Baltimore) from
Sat through Thurs and wondered if you have any skate trails or group skates
you'd recommend for this week?  many thanks!  Julie

#2185

From: Ken Urban <mountainjeep@...>
Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 8:49 pm
Subject: Re: Warren Miller Tickets

mountainjeep

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Hey Chris,

I am in for one ticket for Warren Miller. A-Basin opens Friday, hmmm... Might have to think about that one... :)

Ken

From: Chris Webster <chris@...>
To: Denver Club <denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:51:20 PM
Subject: [denverinlineskateclub] Warren Miller Tickets

Hi Everyone!

It's that time of year - Loveland opened today!

So, I've got group tickets for the upcoming Warren Miller film, Dynasty.

Check it out: http://www.skinet. com/warrenmiller /

Tickets are for Saturday, November 14, the 6 pm show.

Group dinner afterwards.

Let me know if you want to join the fun!

Also, is anyone skating tonight?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Webster
Webster Media, Inc.
Office 303-337-3428
Mobile 303-522-6194
www.webstermedia. com

#2184

From: Ken Hamel <kenhamel@...>
Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 8:11 pm
Subject: Re: Warren Miller Tickets

kenhamel

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No skating for me tonight, but I'm missing skating; I'm in upstate NY now and it's def. looking like summer's over. Might be time for a weekend afternoon skate.

Ken Hamel
kenhamel@...

From: Chris Webster <chris@...>
To: Denver Club <denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, October 7, 2009 12:51:20 PM
Subject: [denverinlineskateclub] Warren Miller Tickets

Hi Everyone!

It's that time of year - Loveland opened today!

So, I've got group tickets for the upcoming Warren Miller film, Dynasty.

Check it out: http://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/

Tickets are for Saturday, November 14, the 6 pm show.

Group dinner afterwards.

Let me know if you want to join the fun!

Also, is anyone skating tonight?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Webster
Webster Media, Inc.
Office 303-337-3428
Mobile 303-522-6194
www.webstermedia.com

#2183

From: "Chris Webster" <chris@...>
Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 6:51 pm
Subject: Warren Miller Tickets

carvercw

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Hi Everyone!

It's that time of year - Loveland opened today!

So, I've got group tickets for the upcoming Warren Miller film, Dynasty.

Check it out: http://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/

Tickets are for Saturday, November 14, the 6 pm show.

Group dinner afterwards.

Let me know if you want to join the fun!

Also, is anyone skating tonight?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Webster
Webster Media, Inc.
Office 303-337-3428
Mobile 303-522-6194
www.webstermedia.com

#2182

From: Micah <micahfonoroff@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:31 pm
Subject: Re: Who's skating today?

micahfonoroff

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Well if no one is showing up, i'll save my vacation time.

Next week is the last time i'll be able to take off this season to skate. Maybe next week?

Micah

On Sep 30, 2009, at 3:41 PM, Kimberly Wilson <kwilsrn@...> wrote:

I've been too busy with school to make it out!! I miss you guys!!
-Kim
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" -Winston Churchill On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at 02:01PM, "Micah" <micahfonoroff@gmail.com> wrote:
>

Anyone going to be out at the park this evening?

--
Micah

#2181

From: Kimberly Wilson <kwilsrn@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:41 pm
Subject: Re: Who's skating today?

kwilsrn

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I've been too busy with school to make it out!! I miss you guys!!
-Kim
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" -Winston Churchill On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at 02:01PM, "Micah" <micahfonoroff@...> wrote:
>

Anyone going to be out at the park this evening?

--
Micah

#2180

From: Micah <micahfonoroff@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:01 pm
Subject: Who's skating today?

micahfonoroff

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Anyone going to be out at the park this evening?

--
Micah

#2179

From: Micah <micahfonoroff@...>
Date: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:01 pm
Subject: Skate?

micahfonoroff

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The weather doesn't look promissong this evening.  Anyone planning on
skating?

--
Micah

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#2178

From: Micah <micahfonoroff@...>
Date: Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:36 pm
Subject: Roller derby - Sept 26th Denver Colliseum

micahfonoroff

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Anyone interested in going to the roller derby sept 26th.   Double
header (Shotgun Betties vs Pikes Peak Derby Dames & Bad Apples vs
Green Barrettes).  Doors open @ 6pm.

I can get tickets for $15 each ($20 at the door). I need to know by
noon tomorrow (Wednesday).

--
Micah

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#2177

From: "jadehealthcare" <jadehealthcare@...>
Date: Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:59 pm
Subject: biking this weekend

jadehealthcare

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Hey guys,

came upon this ad on CL - for mountain biking downhill only $10 for each item
....

http://denver.craigslist.org/vac/1377370904.html

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#2176

From: Micah Fonoroff <micahfonoroff@...>
Date: Wed Sep 9, 2009 8:59 pm
Subject: Re: Skating 9/9/9

micahfonoroff

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Don't think I can make it... something came up I need to take care of. � It was just going to be laps for me anyway.�

Hope everyone has fun.

--
Micah

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM, Chris Webster <chris@...> wrote:

�

Anyone planning to skate tonight (the triple 9th)?

�

�

Chris Webster
Webster Media, Inc.
Office 303-337-3428
Mobile 303-522-6194
www.webstermedia.com

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#2175

From: "Chris Webster" <chris@...>
Date: Wed Sep 9, 2009 8:48 pm
Subject: Skating 9/9/9

carvercw

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Anyone planning to skate tonight (the triple 9th)?

Chris Webster
Webster Media, Inc.
Office 303-337-3428
Mobile 303-522-6194
www.webstermedia.com

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#2174

From: Linda Mooney <lcmooney@...>
Date: Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:23 pm
Subject: Re: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

lcmooney@...

I like k2's and have had 3 pairs in the last 10 years. I tried rollerblade and the placement of the cross bars by the inside ankle gave me huge blisters. I usually skate about 10 - 14 miles at a time and have used the k2's in the Miami skate (24 miles on the 2nd day)

It is a great sport, be sure to use at least wrist guards and knee pads probably a helmet too.

Linda Mooney

lcmooney@...

303-548-2694

#2173

From: "Clay L." <boulderskater@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:08 pm
Subject: Re: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

boulderskater

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I love inline warehouse myself. I have tried a variety of inline skates over the past 15 years, and tend to favor the rollerblade brand. I have Crossfire 8's now, nice big wheels. The boots are coMfortable and I added gel inserts as well.

I have bought two pairs from inline warehouse and they are prompt on delivery and the skates have been great! I saved 75 bucks buying through them on the crossfires.

I believe you can return the skates for another pair if the size is not right

Rollerblade tends to be consistent with normal shoe sizing as well.

Ciao from Boulder!

Clay :)

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On Aug 27, 2009, at 3:46 PM, "bobskinnerkorea" <bobskinner@...> wrote:

WOW! Thank you so much for all the friendly and helpful responses! It is quite encouraging taking up a sport when the people are so nice and helpful.

I will definitely stop by SportsPlus and a SportsAuthority or two tomorrow and have a look at what they have.

BTW Mary, if you don't mind me asking, how do you like Castle Rock? My wife and I are thinking about looking around that area also, just to get an idea of what it's like.

Thank you again for all the replies!

Robert

--- In denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com, Robert Skinner <bobskinner@...> wrote:
>
> Hi my name is Robert and I just joined this group.
>
> My wife and I have been walking for exercise every morning for some time
> now, but I really do not enjoy walking. I have long been interested in
> inline skating and my wife suggested that she could buy me a pair for my
> birthday and I could do that instead, an idea I quite like the sound of
> :) I have inline skated a little many years ago and I do enjoy ice
> skating (if that helps at all) but I now have to decide on a pair of
> inline skates and there seem to be so many options, but so few that I
> can actually find in a store...
>
> I have been reading quite a bit online and have visited a couple of
> sporting goods stores but I would like to try on a few more skates
> before buying. It seems from what I have read that comfort is important
> and of the 3 or 4 different skates I have found locally the K2 Moto 84
> has been the most comfortable, but I really would like a larger
> selection to try before deciding. I am a pretty big guy so from what I
> have read an aluminum frame might be a wise choice and the K2 moto I
> tried on was the only aluminum frame I have come across locally.
>
> My wife and I will be in Denver tomorrow for a bit and I was wondering
> if anyone could recommend a few stores that have perhaps more than one
> or 2 inline skate options in the Denver area? Also if anyone has any
> other recommendations on skates that I should or could consider?
>
> Thank you so much for any assistance that can be offered. I am excited
> to get my first pair of inline skates!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Robert Skinner
>

#2172

From: "bobskinnerkorea" <bobskinner@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:46 pm
Subject: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

bobskinnerkorea

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WOW! Thank you so much for all the friendly and helpful responses! It is quite
encouraging taking up a sport when the people are so nice and helpful.

I will definitely stop by SportsPlus and a SportsAuthority or two tomorrow and
have a look at what they have.

BTW Mary, if you don't mind me asking, how do you like Castle Rock? My wife and
I are thinking about looking around that area also, just to get an idea of what
it's like.

Thank you again for all the replies!

Robert


--- In denverinlineskateclub@yahoogroups.com, Robert Skinner <bobskinner@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi my name is Robert and I just joined this group.
>
> My wife and I have been walking for exercise every morning for some time
> now, but I really do not enjoy walking. I have long been interested in
> inline skating and my wife suggested that she could buy me a pair for my
> birthday and I could do that instead, an idea I quite like the sound of
> :) I have inline skated a little many years ago and I do enjoy ice
> skating (if that helps at all) but I now have to decide on a pair of
> inline skates and there seem to be so many options, but so few that I
> can actually find in a store...
>
> I have been reading quite a bit online and have visited a couple of
> sporting goods stores but I would like to try on a few more skates
> before buying. It seems from what I have read that comfort is important
> and of the 3 or 4 different skates I have found locally the K2 Moto 84
> has been the most comfortable, but I really would like a larger
> selection to try before deciding. I am a pretty big guy so from what I
> have read an aluminum frame might be a wise choice and the K2 moto I
> tried on was the only aluminum frame I have come across locally.
>
> My wife and I will be in Denver tomorrow for a bit and I was wondering
> if anyone could recommend a few stores that have perhaps more than one
> or 2 inline skate options in the Denver area? Also if anyone has any
> other recommendations on skates that I should or could consider?
>
> Thank you so much for any assistance that can be offered. I am excited
> to get my first pair of inline skates!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Robert Skinner
>

#2171

From: Mary Hofer <maremare110@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:09 pm
Subject: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

maremare110@...

Hey Robert! I've been skating since the mid-80's and have had everything from Rollerblade, Salomon, and now have K2...by far the best skates I've owned. I did the research and after trying on a pair at a local shop, I went to InlineWarehouse.com and bought a closeout pair for less than half of the local shop. They've been great to get parts, too. I would order an extra brake as long as you're at it.

I will second the safety-thing, too. I've never went down since I started skating, but about a month ago, I took a spill. No guards! It wasn't anything major, thank God, but it didn't feel good. The road rash healed quick. I will now wear the gear. I kinda wish I listened to the safe ones. They told me so! ;)� And to go along with the no cotton socks thing...don't try to go without socks at all. I forgot mine one night and my feet were a little raw after the night. :-\

Chris...I lived just north of Parker and found the best 'blading was around Cherry Creek Reservoir. (Don't bother with the east side, south of the dam, though. It's rougher than an old beatup road.)

By the way gang, after my burglary incident last month, we've since moved to Castle Rock...much farther away, but I promise to try and make it out again sometime. Would love to try a long day ride sometime..weekday or weekend.

Until then....keep the urethane on the ground!
Mary

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Karen Kalafat <karenkalafat@...> wrote:

�

Welcome to Denver, Robert!

I'm afraid I cannot help much as there truly are not a lot of choices for trying on skates.

I think your best bet would be to go with one of the larger chain sport stores as they tend to have the full range of sizes to try on. As long as you are buying a known brand like K2, Rollerblade, etc. you can expect about the same level of quality and comfort. And if you are buying an aluminum frame, it won't be the lowest-end model and the features will be better.

I've been skating since 1998. My first pair of skates were K2 soft boots. I bought them a little too large when I lived in Atlanta and wound up having to use inserts and wear double layers of synthetic socks to prevent blisters. When those wore out after several years and hundreds upon hundreds of miles, I took them to Galyans (now Dick's) here in Denver and they actually gave me a trade-in on another pair of K2s. (I'm still amazed by this!) I still have those skates, though they have stretched over time and use and I'm back to using inserts and double socks. I also have a pair of Miller semi-custom speed skates which I was never able to break in and rarely wear.

So I certainly stand by K2s - they make comfortable soft boots for skating & skiing. The key is finding what fits your feet, just like shoes. I would also consider any other skates you can try on and wheel around the store in. It's unfortunate, but this really is not the best time to buy skates when you don't know what you want. Online would not be the best bet for your first pair unless you can return them. I'm not certain REI still stocks skates, but if they do, they take just about anything back, even after years of use sometimes, so you could try there as well.

Once you get skates, I highly recommend taking a lesson, although I don't know if there are lessons to be had in the area... our resident instructor has fallen off the radar and I think is no longer in Denver. (Mike - let me know if you are still around!) If you are very serious about skating, you could probably find a clinic somewhere else in the US to attend, and I have heard these are loads of fun and really give a jumpstart to a new skater. I started skating with instruction and I can not recommend it more.

At a minimum, get wrist guards and a vented helmet. You might consider knee pads, and also elbow pads if you don't like bruises. Nothing puts a damper on a new sport faster than an injury. I always wear a helmet and wrist guards, and sometimes knee pads if the terrain will be sketchy or unknown. Do not - ever - wear cotton socks skating if your skates rub even a little and there is a chance you might break a sweat on your feet. Skating blisters can be very discouraging.

Good luck and I hope this is of some use to you. Feel free to email the list with additional questions or feedback.

Karen

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Robert Skinner <bobskinner@...> wrote:

�

Hi my name is Robert and I just joined this group.

My wife and I have been walking for exercise every morning for some time
now, but I really do not enjoy walking. I have long been interested in
inline skating and my wife suggested that she could buy me a pair for my
birthday and I could do that instead, an idea I quite like the sound of
:) I have inline skated a little many years ago and I do enjoy ice
skating (if that helps at all) but I now have to decide on a pair of
inline skates and there seem to be so many options, but so few that I
can actually find in a store...

I have been reading quite a bit online and have visited a couple of
sporting goods stores but I would like to try on a few more skates
before buying. It seems from what I have read that comfort is important
and of the 3 or 4 different skates I have found locally the K2 Moto 84
has been the most comfortable, but I really would like a larger
selection to try before deciding. I am a pretty big guy so from what I
have read an aluminum frame might be a wise choice and the K2 moto I
tried on was the only aluminum frame I have come across locally.

My wife and I will be in Denver tomorrow for a bit and I was wondering
if anyone could recommend a few stores that have perhaps more than one
or 2 inline skate options in the Denver area? Also if anyone has any
other recommendations on skates that I should or could consider?

Thank you so much for any assistance that can be offered. I am excited
to get my first pair of inline skates!

Sincerely,

Robert Skinner

#2170

From: Karen Kalafat <karenkalafat@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:24 pm
Subject: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

wvsk8chic

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I was going to recommend Sports Plus... the only issue might be having your size in stock. They do a lot of sales of used boots for resale, which would obviously be hit or miss. They are one of the few remaining smaller stores that still stocks skating paraphernalia. Yes - check them out if you have time. If you buy from them, you should go straight to nearby Washington Park and skate some laps!

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Scott S <sjsjeep@...> wrote:

�

http://www.sportsplusdenver.com/ on south gaylord street near washington park.� I was going to buy online after I had tried a few on and I was so impressed by this shop I bought them locally!� The Rollerblade brand fits me the best although I used to be a ski boot fitter and made my own custom foot beds so.....� They also had k2.

-Scott

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Robert Skinner <bobskinner@...> wrote:

�

Hi my name is Robert and I just joined this group.

My wife and I have been walking for exercise every morning for some time
now, but I really do not enjoy walking. I have long been interested in
inline skating and my wife suggested that she could buy me a pair for my
birthday and I could do that instead, an idea I quite like the sound of
:) I have inline skated a little many years ago and I do enjoy ice
skating (if that helps at all) but I now have to decide on a pair of
inline skates and there seem to be so many options, but so few that I
can actually find in a store...

I have been reading quite a bit online and have visited a couple of
sporting goods stores but I would like to try on a few more skates
before buying. It seems from what I have read that comfort is important
and of the 3 or 4 different skates I have found locally the K2 Moto 84
has been the most comfortable, but I really would like a larger
selection to try before deciding. I am a pretty big guy so from what I
have read an aluminum frame might be a wise choice and the K2 moto I
tried on was the only aluminum frame I have come across locally.

My wife and I will be in Denver tomorrow for a bit and I was wondering
if anyone could recommend a few stores that have perhaps more than one
or 2 inline skate options in the Denver area? Also if anyone has any
other recommendations on skates that I should or could consider?

Thank you so much for any assistance that can be offered. I am excited
to get my first pair of inline skates!

Sincerely,

Robert Skinner

#2169

From: Scott S <sjsjeep@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:16 pm
Subject: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

sjsjeep

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http://www.sportsplusdenver.com/ on south gaylord street near washington park.� I was going to buy online after I had tried a few on and I was so impressed by this shop I bought them locally!� The Rollerblade brand fits me the best although I used to be a ski boot fitter and made my own custom foot beds so.....� They also had k2.

-Scott

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Robert Skinner <bobskinner@...> wrote:

�

Hi my name is Robert and I just joined this group.

My wife and I have been walking for exercise every morning for some time
now, but I really do not enjoy walking. I have long been interested in
inline skating and my wife suggested that she could buy me a pair for my
birthday and I could do that instead, an idea I quite like the sound of
:) I have inline skated a little many years ago and I do enjoy ice
skating (if that helps at all) but I now have to decide on a pair of
inline skates and there seem to be so many options, but so few that I
can actually find in a store...

I have been reading quite a bit online and have visited a couple of
sporting goods stores but I would like to try on a few more skates
before buying. It seems from what I have read that comfort is important
and of the 3 or 4 different skates I have found locally the K2 Moto 84
has been the most comfortable, but I really would like a larger
selection to try before deciding. I am a pretty big guy so from what I
have read an aluminum frame might be a wise choice and the K2 moto I
tried on was the only aluminum frame I have come across locally.

My wife and I will be in Denver tomorrow for a bit and I was wondering
if anyone could recommend a few stores that have perhaps more than one
or 2 inline skate options in the Denver area? Also if anyone has any
other recommendations on skates that I should or could consider?

Thank you so much for any assistance that can be offered. I am excited
to get my first pair of inline skates!

Sincerely,

Robert Skinner

#2168

From: Karen Kalafat <karenkalafat@...>
Date: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:04 pm
Subject: Re: New and in search of some skates, possibly in Denver?

wvsk8chic

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Welcome to Denver, Robert!

I'm afraid I cannot help much as there truly are not a lot of choices for trying on skates.

I think your best bet would be to go with one of the larger chain sport stores as they tend to have the full range of sizes to try on. As long as you are buying a known brand like K2, Rollerblade, etc. you can expect about the same level of quality and comfort. And if you are buying an aluminum frame, it won't be the lowest-end model and the features will be better.

I've been skating since 1998. My first pair of skates were K2 soft boots. I bought them a little too large when I lived in Atlanta and wound up having to use inserts and wear double layers of synthetic socks to prevent blisters. When those wore out after several years and hundreds upon hundreds of miles, I took them to Galyans (now Dick's) here in Denver and they actually gave me a trade-in on another pair of K2s. (I'm still amazed by this!) I still have those skates, though they have stretched over time and use and I'm back to using inserts and double socks. I also have a pair of Miller semi-custom speed skates which I was never able to break in and rarely wear.

So I certainly stand by K2s - they make comfortable soft boots for skating & skiing. The key is finding what fits your feet, just like shoes. I would also consider any other skates you can try on and wheel around the store in. It's unfortunate, but this really is not the best time to buy skates when you don't know what you want. Online would not be the best bet for your first pair unless you can return them. I'm not certain REI still stocks skates, but if they do, they take just about anything back, even after years of use sometimes, so you could try there as well.

Once you get skates, I highly recommend taking a lesson, although I don't know if there are lessons to be had in the area... our resident instructor has fallen off the radar and I think is no longer in Denver. (Mike - let me know if you are still around!) If you are very serious about skating, you could probably find a clinic somewhere else in the US to attend, and I have heard these are loads of fun and really give a jumpstart to a new skater. I started skating with instruction and I can not recommend it more.

At a minimum, get wrist guards and a vented helmet. You might consider knee pads, and also elbow pads if you don't like bruises. Nothing puts a damper on a new sport faster than an injury. I always wear a helmet and wrist guards, and sometimes knee pads if the terrain will be sketchy or unknown. Do not - ever - wear cotton socks skating if your skates rub even a little and there is a chance you might break a sweat on your feet. Skating blisters can be very discouraging.

Good luck and I hope this is of some use to you. Feel free to email the list with additional questions or feedback.

Karen

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Robert Skinner <bobskinner@...> wrote:

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Hi my name is Robert and I just joined this group.

My wife and I have been walking for exercise every morning for some time
now, but I really do not enjoy walking. I have long been interested in
inline skating and my wife suggested that she could buy me a pair for my
birthday and I could do that instead, an idea I quite like the sound of
:) I have inline skated a little many years ago and I do enjoy ice
skating (if that helps at all) but I now have to decide on a pair of
inline skates and there seem to be so many options, but so few that I
can actually find in a store...

I have been reading quite a bit online and have visited a couple of
sporting goods stores but I would like to try on a few more skates
before buying. It seems from what I have read that comfort is important
and of the 3 or 4 different skates I have found locally the K2 Moto 84
has been the most comfortable, but I really would like a larger
selection to try before deciding. I am a pretty big guy so from what I
have read an aluminum frame might be a wise choice and the K2 moto I
tried on was the only aluminum frame I have come across locally.

My wife and I will be in Denver tomorrow for a bit and I was wondering
if anyone could recommend a few stores that have perhaps more than one
or 2 inline skate options in the Denver area? Also if anyone has any
other recommendations on skates that I should or could consider?

Thank you so much for any assistance that can be offered. I am excited
to get my first pair of inline skates!

Sincerely,

Robert Skinner