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full-face helmets
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On 1/7/2003
doug
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I'm looking to get a ull face helmet, fairly cheep. I dotn need anything really extremem, just more than my current standard skate helmet. any good brands? thanks
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gloves
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On 1/6/2003
rickabilly
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Well i took my first shot at some slide gloves, You can seee a picture at http://www.silverfish.cc/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1701&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
the second page shows my improvements
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Kevlar for Rickabilly
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On 12/29/2002 Uncle Frank
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Ebay. They got fibreglass, carbon fiber, kevlar, taffeta ...
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Sliding Gloves
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On 12/27/2002
RIckabilly
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Does any one know where yo can buy stock kevlar, i want to start expermenting with some of the glove ideas in my head.
thanks
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Slidegear slide modules
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On 12/20/2002 Burns
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Upside: The flip off puc design works well, allowing the skater to
grab keys, drinks, etc. without having to remove the modules from
their hand.
The module fits well over gloves and wrist guards.
Because they are made from non-absorbing materials they do not
become sweat encrusted.
The thickness of the puc provides more finger clearence from the riding
surface than I would have thought, making them easy to use. I haven't
had to use the finger extension module to avoid dragging my fingertips.
The pucs are very slick and it's easy to vary the friction on the riding surface
with the amount of weight you place on your hand.
The pucs seem to be very long wearing even on funky asphalt. I bought a pair of replacement
pucs but it will be some time before I need them.
These things have added a new dimension to my skating as I'm
now pulling tight radius turns at much higher speeds. I also know
I'll be able to dump speed simply by dragging my hands so I'm
willing to try bigger hills.
Good customer service from Slidegear; careful attention was paid to fitting
me with the proper size and the modules arrived as quick as can be expected.
Downside: I've knocked the puc off it's mounting in skatepark situations
when I'm ending a run and want to grab the nose. I just added a small
piece of velcro just above the loop lock on the hand piece which solved the
problem. I use them mainly for downhill so it's a minor issue for me.
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Skatemom/ Helmets
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On 12/8/2002 Uncle Frank
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If those helmets do what they say they do, they might be worth a try. Maybe worth the $$ if you do other action sports too. If you want to stay in the $30-40 range, just be sure that your helmets are CSPC certified BMX helmets, not the soft-padded "skate-only" type. Pro-Tec is a good brand. Also look at: Bell, Pryme. Fit is really important. I just got a new Bell "Scuffle" for $30, and it's great.
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You just need to be tough
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On 12/3/2002
Clayton
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Cavey was wearing a fullface at the Novato skatepark a while ago - and nobody was laughing.
Wonder why? Check his profile at www.cometskateboards.com and you will understand...
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Polaris Wedge Helmets
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On 12/2/2002
TomE
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I'm interested in buying one of these helmets off e-bay, I plan to use it for some downhill and streetluge, would like to know though up to what speed do they offer good protection.
Thanks a lot
Tom
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shoes and a chin
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On 12/1/2002 sk8nwolf
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Who cares about whether the kids laugh at the helmet...you may or may not look dorky, but breaking your jaw will look even more stupid if one day you slam hard enough to break the jaw??!!! But then again, if it doesn't happen again...I usually land on the back of my head (with helmet) not the front, so perhaps I'm jaded...I'm just too old to think about having my jaw wired...
Another question...
what is so special about skate shoes as opposed to the ones touted by Wally World as being skate shoes?
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Zorbium
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On 11/29/2002 Duane
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Zorbium is polyurethane foam. It may have a proprietary structure that makes it more effective than the usual polyurethane, and it may not. All I've seen is the manufacturer's claims, with no independent corroborating data. Generally polyurethane foams are better at shock absorbtion for smaller impacts, but not as good as the usual EPS (expanded polystyrene) for bigger impacts. The reviews I saw found the w helmets to be heavy with poor venting, but I have yet to see one myself.
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W Helmets
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On 11/29/2002 Skateboard Mom
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Wondering if anyone's checked these out. They're expensive ($100 +) but claim to use some new kind of foam that absorbs shock better than the usual stuff. They were originally designed for skiiers, but the website claims they will be superior protection for all...
www.whelmets.com
I'm very much interested in getting the very best head protection for myself and my son--I can no longer skate with abandon knowing I have someone depending on me. If anyone has any other ideas (currently we use ProTec helmets) I'm listening! thx.
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ankles
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On 11/25/2002 hc
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sportmart have these ankle supports with padding at the ankle bones, $30 for two, comes in black.
fell on my chin in the mickey mouse bowl, thought about a full face but i worry the little kids would laugh at me...
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sexy shoes
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On 11/22/2002 R.
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Sweet Jay Adams Osiris shoe out now, but only in "select stores" in "select states" far away from me: ca, co, vt, wa, ma, il, ha, ny, nj, nm, nv, ut, and that's it. D.C. really does get the bum rap.
see http://www.osirisshoes.com/hm.html
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Girdles
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On 11/22/2002
deano
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I have used a football gridle with great success. They are cheaper than the Crash Pads ($20-$25), washable and less bulky than the crash pads. The only problem is the football gridles do not have padding in the fleshie part of the arse.
I personally have enough there to begin with.
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girdles
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On 11/22/2002 sk8nwolf
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I'm older, larger, and trying more things on the board than I did when I was little and hopping curbs...Right after reading about girdles I too a nice little hipper while working on ollies. The next day i sent the folks a hint for christmas for a girdle...the sound like a REALLY GOOD IDEA
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Crash Pads Pro Pant
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On 11/6/2002 EthanOB
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Yeah I like my Crash-Pads Pro Pants, too. I only have to wear shorts two sizes bigger to fit them underneath...pretty discreet. They have saved me from many hippers and maybe a broken tailbone.
The upper body protection they sell didn't look very appealing to me, tho. No room for elbow pads....foam already on the elbows.
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mission inline hip protection 'girdle'
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On 11/6/2002
Tom M.
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Aye.
I bought a pair of CrashPads, and am equally impressed.
Many falls -- which previously would have bruised & maimed me -- were taken in stride (an important point for an 'older' participant).
Mucho confidence gained... < now if I can just find something to wear that'll equally increase my *ability* [g] >
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mission inline hip protection 'girdle'
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On 11/5/2002
john airey
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I'm old and I don't like getting hurt. But I want to skate
a little vert like I did in the mid-late 70's
before I have to hang it up.
Recalling my youth of sore left hip and wrist, this time
around I entered 'tailbone protection' into google and
up popped some mission inline hockey protection.
They were expensive at $80 and you have to cut off the
thigh pads. Plus you look like tinky winky. If you wear
32" shorts, you'd need some 38" shorts to go over them.
They protect your tailbone and hips, all the way around
and up pretty high.
However, they seem to work like a charm.
I caught a wheel at the top
of the 6' halfpipe at vans doing a frontside kickturn
and landed "ungracefully". I skated a lot more that day because I figured I'd be limping or waddling about
the next day and if I hurt badly enough, I'd quit skating.
But to my great delight, I was fine.
If you are old and want to drop in on vert
24 years since the last drop in, I can recommend these
mission inline hockey 'girdles' for hip protection if you
aren't too concerned about how you look. They don't seem
to inhibit movement very much.
I have my comeback line ready
if anybody says anything about them.
I'm going to say, "sorry if I make you horny". :-).
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Giro Sport Design
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On 11/5/2002
Judi
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Sasha, E mail me or call me. Isabelle and withitgirl.com folk know how to get a hold of me. You rock by the way and did an awesome job at the races. Maybe next season they will let more women represent the sport and not just 4.
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Franklin hard sock/shin guard
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On 11/4/2002 Burns
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upside: no more shinners
more confidence on mini ramps
keeps the calf muscle warm
cheap; $17 @ a well known mass marKet retailer
black and white, no neon colors
they're comfortable, I forget I'm wearing them
they've stood up well to many washings
downside: Sometimes the tongue on some skate shoes bumps the
lower edge of the guard and inhibits movement.
The goofy elastic heel strap serves no purpose but is
is easily cut off.
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re: Giro helmets
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On 11/4/2002
Sasha
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To Judy,
I just read the posts about wearing full-face helmets. When I got to Morro Bay and saw you were wearing one, it sure made me think. Now that I read the reasoning behind it, I feel even more strongly now that I am going to pursue purchasing and wearing one. I'm going to see if there is a place in our area that hopefully carries them.
Because I skate primarily street and pools, It never occurred to me about full face helmets, I just wear the standard ones. As it is, people give me a hard time for wearing it, including some of my sponsors as safety gear is not considered "cool".
But my helmet has saved me from more than a few head injuries including one concussion while I was wearing one. So anyway, thanks for the good advice, Sasha
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ankle guards
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On 10/30/2002
Nima
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Thanks Alan!
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ankle pads?
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On 10/29/2002
Nima
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I have seen all kinds of protective gear for a rider's head, elbows and knees. But I have not seen any for the ankles. I have been hurt twice ridding my board and both times it was mt ankle. Are there any protective gear specifically made to protect ankles?
Nima
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Giro Sport
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On 10/29/2002 Judi
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Just read some comments about big helmets. Giro has a new helmet called the Atlas for extra large heads. Bell has one as well Kinghead. They are big! Giro and Bell have different head forms so they are not the same. So if one doesn't work the other might.
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