http://southernskater.com/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:40:13 +0000 MyBB http://southernskater.com/Thread-What-surfaces-have-you-skated-on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:56:29 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-What-surfaces-have-you-skated-on
I'll start it off:

asphalt - Outdoor, grippy. I'm not a big fan of outdoor skating, the vibrations kill my legs and I haven't found a soft wheel to help with the vibration that I like.

concrete - I've encountered concrete outdoors and run into some of the same issues as asphalt. I've also found it in the warehouses that a lot of derby leagues skate on for practice and although it's usually smoother, you cannot keep it clean and it puts a lot of junk on your wheels. There's also the polished concrete that some rinks use. This tends to be a little slick.

Wood - In my opinion the best of all floors to skate on. Whether it's an old floor or a brand new floor you can usually get quite a bit of grip no matter what wheel combo you use................unless............I skated on a basketball court last night reffing a junior exhibition bout last night and that had to have been the slickest floor I have ever skated on. I use Sure-Grip Zooms (96a durometer I think) and I was all over the place with every pushoff, even with little effort. I honestly think I may have had more grip using my quads on ice.


Anyway, these are my opinions, and they may differ from everybody else's. I'm just curious as to what surfaces everyone has encountered and what they've thought of it.]]>
I'll start it off:

asphalt - Outdoor, grippy. I'm not a big fan of outdoor skating, the vibrations kill my legs and I haven't found a soft wheel to help with the vibration that I like.

concrete - I've encountered concrete outdoors and run into some of the same issues as asphalt. I've also found it in the warehouses that a lot of derby leagues skate on for practice and although it's usually smoother, you cannot keep it clean and it puts a lot of junk on your wheels. There's also the polished concrete that some rinks use. This tends to be a little slick.

Wood - In my opinion the best of all floors to skate on. Whether it's an old floor or a brand new floor you can usually get quite a bit of grip no matter what wheel combo you use................unless............I skated on a basketball court last night reffing a junior exhibition bout last night and that had to have been the slickest floor I have ever skated on. I use Sure-Grip Zooms (96a durometer I think) and I was all over the place with every pushoff, even with little effort. I honestly think I may have had more grip using my quads on ice.


Anyway, these are my opinions, and they may differ from everybody else's. I'm just curious as to what surfaces everyone has encountered and what they've thought of it.]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Thank-you-Nathan Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:42:25 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Thank-you-Nathan You always go above and beyond. Not only do you give us great prices, your service and expertise is outstanding! You really put your customers in the driver's seat. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Without you, I would still be skating on junk.]]> You always go above and beyond. Not only do you give us great prices, your service and expertise is outstanding! You really put your customers in the driver's seat. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Without you, I would still be skating on junk.]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Active-Member-staus-NEW Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:46:45 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Active-Member-staus-NEW
Once you are upgraded, you will be able to see the threads in the "Member Specials *Exclusive!* (Active Members only) " section. This is where you will find exclusive promotions and coupon codes.

IMPORTANT! These promotions are not to be leaked to anyone who is not an Active Member of this forum. Don't ruin it for the yourself and others. ]]>
Once you are upgraded, you will be able to see the threads in the "Member Specials *Exclusive!* (Active Members only) " section. This is where you will find exclusive promotions and coupon codes.

IMPORTANT! These promotions are not to be leaked to anyone who is not an Active Member of this forum. Don't ruin it for the yourself and others. ]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Wheel-Junk-Question Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:46:34 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Wheel-Junk-Question My question is how do you guys handle this problem? Is there a good way to clean the wheels at the rink? (I guess that's two questions)

Sonny01]]> My question is how do you guys handle this problem? Is there a good way to clean the wheels at the rink? (I guess that's two questions)

Sonny01]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Mesa-in-March Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:15:35 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Mesa-in-March
I was thinking Skateland?? If you think you can make it, please post up so we can plan to get together.]]>
I was thinking Skateland?? If you think you can make it, please post up so we can plan to get together.]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Re-Grooving Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:02:27 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Re-Grooving http://www.savageskates.com/product_p/re...xpress.htm
I have an email in to them about using either their Express or the service for derby wheels which I think is a finer groove. As soon as I hear from them and send/receive the wheels back I'll file a report about how they look and how they roll at the rink.

Sonny01]]> http://www.savageskates.com/product_p/re...xpress.htm
I have an email in to them about using either their Express or the service for derby wheels which I think is a finer groove. As soon as I hear from them and send/receive the wheels back I'll file a report about how they look and how they roll at the rink.

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What is your fav, and your dream skate, tell us]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-LETTER-OF-INTENT-help-get-free-gear Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:49:11 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-LETTER-OF-INTENT-help-get-free-gear http://southernskater.com/Thread-Can-y-all-help-me-help-a-skater Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:37:01 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Can-y-all-help-me-help-a-skater
She is using a pair of Reidell Vixens. It is a 126 boot with plastic Powerdyne plates. One of her plates broke at the front pivot and is now useless. Her boots are fine, so she just wants plates to get her back in the game.

Her league doesn't have anyone who does plate mounting, so she turned to me. I told her I would try to come up with plates and mount them. She will pay for the plates, but has no real budget for this. She would be happy with anything that will get her going again.

I'm looking for sturdy plates with a 5 1/2" wheel base or a little shorter. Maybe down to a 5". I would love to hook her up with a DA45, but that is not a necessity.

What have y'all got that you can part with?]]>
She is using a pair of Reidell Vixens. It is a 126 boot with plastic Powerdyne plates. One of her plates broke at the front pivot and is now useless. Her boots are fine, so she just wants plates to get her back in the game.

Her league doesn't have anyone who does plate mounting, so she turned to me. I told her I would try to come up with plates and mount them. She will pay for the plates, but has no real budget for this. She would be happy with anything that will get her going again.

I'm looking for sturdy plates with a 5 1/2" wheel base or a little shorter. Maybe down to a 5". I would love to hook her up with a DA45, but that is not a necessity.

What have y'all got that you can part with?]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Another-Wreck Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:07:04 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Another-Wreck http://southernskater.com/Thread-Post-something Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:20:52 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Post-something Even if it is something that may have been discussed in the past. Little detail stuff. Public relations. The history or future of roller skating. Seeminly simple questions. Let it rip, because that's what Southern Skater forums were created for.


Besides, the more you post, the cooler you are. Everybody knows that. ]]> Even if it is something that may have been discussed in the past. Little detail stuff. Public relations. The history or future of roller skating. Seeminly simple questions. Let it rip, because that's what Southern Skater forums were created for.


Besides, the more you post, the cooler you are. Everybody knows that. ]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Sorry-I-forgot-to-mention-this Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:32:58 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Sorry-I-forgot-to-mention-this ]]> ]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Stuck-in-a-rut Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:41:11 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Stuck-in-a-rut We just got the new engine in and running tonight. Once again, didn't go skating.

I have an off-road trip coming up that I have to get ready for because I am hosting it. Then I need to do some repairs and modifications to my truck for a six day Arizona desert run in March. Somewhere along the line I need to paint his truck.

It's been hard to skate the driveway lately because of the winter weather. Also just plain tiredness.

It seems like an unbreakable rut at times. I suppose I need to just say enough is enough and lace up the skates and hit the driveway for at least a few laps.

I love that my life is so full. I just don't like that I have to give up one thing to do anotherl. ]]> We just got the new engine in and running tonight. Once again, didn't go skating.

I have an off-road trip coming up that I have to get ready for because I am hosting it. Then I need to do some repairs and modifications to my truck for a six day Arizona desert run in March. Somewhere along the line I need to paint his truck.

It's been hard to skate the driveway lately because of the winter weather. Also just plain tiredness.

It seems like an unbreakable rut at times. I suppose I need to just say enough is enough and lace up the skates and hit the driveway for at least a few laps.

I love that my life is so full. I just don't like that I have to give up one thing to do anotherl. ]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Skating-Plus-in-Ventura-CA Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:42:06 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Skating-Plus-in-Ventura-CA ]]> ]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Hi-from-NZ-Wheel-question Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:43:04 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Hi-from-NZ-Wheel-question
I'm Wendy and live in New Zealand. Just started derby a few months ago. I'll have my first bout next month, which is kinda scary but exciting at the same time!
At the moment I've got Rock GT-50 skates. They were good for the freshmeat training but aren't cutting it now lol. Found a nice Bont skate minus the wheels so doing a bit more research on which wheels to get. There's so many to choose from! Looking at Atom G-rods. Any advice would be great! We train on sport court (I think) and generally bout on wooden floors.]]>
I'm Wendy and live in New Zealand. Just started derby a few months ago. I'll have my first bout next month, which is kinda scary but exciting at the same time!
At the moment I've got Rock GT-50 skates. They were good for the freshmeat training but aren't cutting it now lol. Found a nice Bont skate minus the wheels so doing a bit more research on which wheels to get. There's so many to choose from! Looking at Atom G-rods. Any advice would be great! We train on sport court (I think) and generally bout on wooden floors.]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Does-anyone-else-have-this-issue-with-their-bearings Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:32:27 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Does-anyone-else-have-this-issue-with-their-bearings
The bearings I use are Mini-Logo (1 metal shield, 1 rubber shield); they spin smooth & quick (when the shield isn't bent). I tighten my wheels until there is a slight jiggle, because I notice that the wheel spins slower if I tighten it anymore. Now, I've noticed that the bent shield only happen in the rear wheels (outer bearing).

I'm trying something right now: using small washers that will space the nut from the bearing and it seems to work fine for now.]]>
The bearings I use are Mini-Logo (1 metal shield, 1 rubber shield); they spin smooth & quick (when the shield isn't bent). I tighten my wheels until there is a slight jiggle, because I notice that the wheel spins slower if I tighten it anymore. Now, I've noticed that the bent shield only happen in the rear wheels (outer bearing).

I'm trying something right now: using small washers that will space the nut from the bearing and it seems to work fine for now.]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Thanks-Phil Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:12:59 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Thanks-Phil One of the files in the latest update did not jibe with my Google SEO modifications.]]> One of the files in the latest update did not jibe with my Google SEO modifications.]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-1-Button-added Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:27:04 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-1-Button-added If you are familiar with Facebook, it is Google's equivelent to "Like"]]> If you are familiar with Facebook, it is Google's equivelent to "Like"]]> http://southernskater.com/Thread-Happy-Birthday-Sarah--594 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:00:33 +0000 http://southernskater.com/Thread-Happy-Birthday-Sarah--594 ]]> ]]>