Kite Skates

should be able to do almost all that they are doin on the water?

(i'd up the hospital cover, a long ways up)

forgot about the bar instead of handles, brain fart, again

Its ok, I am going to get Spartan to make up a step by step guide on how to not break your knees on the first session.

Sticky notes on my forehead, and premium hospital cover.

all this talk about blading has convinced me to dust mine off again and give them another try. we have wind on sunday so theyre going in the van along with the board. ill try and get abit of footage aswell.

i know the wheels aint the same, but theres enough here to make two pairs if blades for $100



and thats just on one of these skakes, for 100 get enought for 4 sets of blades

luke, they will need a quick exit and entry system so you can do a "both feet out"

i'm interested in this tyre issue, got me listening, again.

wheels are cheaper at Briskites
[url]http://www.briskites.com.au/index.php?l=product_detail&p=177[/URL]

Thanks Peter, so that's 50x4$ = 200$ for a set of four, ok so 36$ cheaper, but then add freight to VIC. Either way looks like we got some competion going for pricing, good for the kiters.

[quote="Luke"]
& no warranty on the blades you bought and a pissed off sponsor.

/quote]

I would think this is what the sponsors love, what really makes them break and where, so they can make them better.

some competion going for pricing, good for the kiters.

mate you are a dreamer arent you

Thanks Peter, so that's 50x4$ = 200$ for a set of four, ok so 36$ cheaper, but then add freight to VIC.

$36 is $36, that would pay for the steel rails

talk to jason, he lives converts
ask him to match the KP XK discount, put the screws on him, he loves it

i'm checking out 3 unused landboards this morning, will keep you posted.

check the for sale section toooo

Well guys I've convinced the guy who helped me make my skates and who is an engineer, to meet me for a coffee tonight, to talk about making skates for you guys if anyone interested. If he agrees I will post his number on the forum and you guys can call him directly

[quote="Spartan"]



Apparently he couldn't make it last night, he'll get back to me.
In the mean time I have an appointment with the Nordic skates importer on Monday. If all good, I'll post his number for you guys to call direct. One way or another we'll find the perfect skates.

George

I suspect there will be two trails here, the one's beating the door on the ready made product and those that want to make their own. At the moment I'm trying to keep focused on my current project and finish what I started (new foil kite) then I can get distracted on the next like some wheels of doom. If I make a pair I'll post the entire design, load limits, sizes, materials and all.

Now for some more distractions, ..... I have a pair of hicking boots which give me good ankle support that I also use for landboarding. So why not just strap them to a set of rails with wheels either end, no inline skates boots needed (or need to canabolise a new set). What do you think? That picture you put on George with the slide show like appearance where the guy makes them custom, is that where they are heading, fits any boot, just through a lever and they strap on?

Ok, off to gardening, my better half is calling ..........


Norman

Now for some more distractions, ..... I have a pair of hicking boots which give me good ankle support that I also use for landboarding. So why not just strap them to a set of rails with wheels either end, no inline skates boots needed (or need to canabolise a new set). What do you think? That picture you put on George with the slide show like appearance where the guy makes them custom, is that where they are heading, fits any boot, just through a lever and they strap on?

Norman

Norman. Mate are you serious, HICKING BOOTS?, eventually you WILL want to jump, if its not a proper inline boot or ski boot I wouldnt risk it, but then again what would I know.

Guys, I've been talking to all the skaters from around the world through the time I was building my skates, and the coment from all of them was, ankle support, ankle support, ankle support, and dont build them cheap.

George

Thanks George. This is the sort of practical feed back we need. Ok, point taken, better canabolise a set of inlet skates.

Guys, I've been talking to all the skaters from around the world through the time I was building my skates, and the coment from all of them was, ankle support, ankle support, ankle support, and dont build them cheap.

George

My sentiments exactly, hence why the terrablades are the top of my list as they use ski boots! That is as as good a protection for ankle support as you will ever get on a set of blades.

Perhaps this site may be of assistance ......

http://www.bladeschool.com.au/scooter.html#linkw

Marty

Or this one ....

http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/scooters-unicycles.html


All in Oz

hmmm kite uni-cycling I wonder if that's ever been done

hmmm kite uni-cycling I wonder if that's ever been done

You can jump that first, I'll bring some ice!

G'day,

I've been reading this thread with interest. At the beginning there is a link to the Bob Childs site and he gives a very detailed plan for kite skates with what seems a well researched explanation of why he has configured them as he has. Yet every pair I have seen seems to be different - why?

Bob Specifies.

Four Scooter wheels and tires of 12-inch diameter can be purchased from most bicycle shops. It is advisable to spend a little more and get the puncture-resistant inner tubes. Note: Avoid using small wheels. An outside wheel diameter of less than 10 inches will result in a hard and bumpy ride with less traction.

Yet most of the discussion is about 50X200 wheels.

Has anybody built what Bob describes at
http://www.doomwheels.com/articles/buildwod.php?

If they have, how do they perform?

When considering kite skating its not just the the skates. What has experience shown to be recommended protective gear - maybe leg/knee guards, padded pants/ hip guards and maybe body armour as shoulder/elbow/wrist could cost more and be less effective. Has anybody priced the recommended protective gear. This would give a better understanding of what getting into kite skating costs.

ciao

G'day,


Four Scooter wheels and tires of 12-inch diameter can be purchased from most bicycle shops. It is advisable to spend a little more and get the puncture-resistant inner tubes. Note: Avoid using small wheels. An outside wheel diameter of less than 10 inches will result in a hard and bumpy ride with less traction.

Yet most of the discussion is about 50X200 wheels.

Has anybody built what Bob describes at
[url]http://www.doomwheels.com/articles/buildwod.php[/URL]?

If they have, how do they perform?

When considering kite skating its not just the the skates. What has experience shown to be recommended protective gear - maybe leg/knee guards, padded pants/ hip guards and maybe body armour as shoulder/elbow/wrist could cost more and be less effective. Has anybody priced the recommended protective gear. This would give a better understanding of what getting into kite skating costs.

ciao

Yep, my skates are based on Bob Childs design frame wise, but I've used the land board wheels because I jump with my skates, I get 3m in my jumps. If I used the large wheels with the higher centre of gravity would be hard to land without hurting myself. He dose not jump, he is into speed runs.






Re the protective gear as you see picture above.

My helmet $89. The motor cross jacket-top with elbow, spine, sholder, and chest guards cost me $199. The knee pads $60. All worth every dollar.