| Subject | Date Asked |
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| stopping | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I skated some in college, and I haven't done it since. Now, six years later, I've finally purchased ...
A: Tiffany, The first thing you must understand is that stopping works best when you bend your knees ...
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| straps for inline skates | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I just purchase a pair of Mystic youth size 10-13 inline skates for my daughter from a consignment ...
A: Angela, THIS IS A DIFFICLT PROBLEM TO SOLVE. IT SEEMS THAT MOST SHOPS DO NOT DO THIS KIND OF WORK ...
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| skates that have wheels that rocker | 8/20/2008 |
Q: i'm looking for skates that are adjustable so the 2 middle wheels can rocker down. I would also like ...
A: Sharon, Sorry I haven't gotten back to you till now - I've been away for a couple of weeks & just ...
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| inline | 8/12/2008 |
Q: im planning to buy myself a pair of roller skates. i hav skated in e past when i was little but not ...
A: Alicia, It's difficult to answer your properly because 1. Prices in Australia are going to be ...
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| bearing cover | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I had an issue while I decided to take apart my skates to clean and lubricate them. In the process, ...
A: Marianne, I don't believe you'll be able to find replacements for those plastic shields. It's ...
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| cant find!!? | 7/13/2008 |
Q: hey lezly, i've been looking EVERYWHERE trying to find metal grind plates, but haven/t had any ...
A: Ivan, Sorry to say - shops are not selling grind plates anymore. However, this is not the end of the ...
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| inline skate repair | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can buy a power strap for Salomon inline skates? I just purchased some on ...
A: Laura, First let me say that there are skate shops that can replace a buckle. I have had the fortune ...
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| Wider Width In-Line Skates | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I read with great interest your answer to another question about wider width in-line skates. My wife ...
A: I wish I could give you a definite answer - the best I could do is a qualified Yes. Solomon used to ...
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| tech advice | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am 57 yrs old,rather heavy 102kg (over 220 lbs ),184cm ( touch over 6 ft ) on rollerblade 90mm ...
A: Ray, I hate to turn down a request for information, but you are asking technical questions that ...
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| Rink at Montvale NJ | 6/6/2008 |
Q: .Do you have any info about a new roller rink opening in Chestnut Ridge, NY ...same owners of the ...
A: David, There are definitely plans for a new roller rink opening in Chestnut Ridge, NY - & yes, it's ...
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| thick ankles/calves | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I want to get into roller blading but I have thick ankles/calves and am overweight. I like roller ...
A: Leah, I have encountered this problem with a few of my students. The solution may be to buy a low ...
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| rollerblades | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I purchased new inline skates yesterday. I'm 4'10 and 104 pounds. I do all of my skating in the ...
A: Melissa, I'm surprised you didn't ask this question at your skate shop before you bought your ...
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| Rollerblade wheels | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a pair of K2 rollerblades. I am 6'4" and weight about 260lbs it may seem odd but I really ...
A: Patrick, Unfortunately there is no absolute answer to your problems - there are trade offs, which I ...
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| Extra wide fitting | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I moved to New York over a year ago, and would like to do more inline blading. The problem I have ...
A: Nathan, You really have a problem! You are correct that going up in size is not the answer. ...
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| roller skates vs roller blades | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I used to skate a little when i was younger. I put on some skates this weekend and could not make ...
A: Sandy, First of all I'd recommend roller (quad) skates for rink skating. I must say, however, that ...
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| speed skate suggestions | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I work at a roller rink and i'd like to buy some new speed skates to use while i'm working. i was ...
A: Justin, Difficult to find good speed skates at the price you cite. I do believe the Labeda g80 will ...
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| sidewalk skates | 3/17/2008 |
Q: what is the difference between sidewalk roller skates and rink roller skates
A: Carmen, The main dirrerence between street skates & rink skates is the wheels. We prefer softer ...
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| rollerblading | 1/18/2008 |
Q: my ankles always start to ache when i skate & i try to tighten up the skates, but always have to ...
A: Monica, I have heard this from inline skaters time & again. It seems that inline skates create ...
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| Brake | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am a beginner to inline skating and any form of skating. Can you change the brake of your skate? ...
A: John, The shop should have brakes which you can buy & they should install it for you at no extra ...
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| Brake | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am a beginner to inline skating and any form of skating. Can you change the brake of your skate? ...
A: John, Changing the brake is a simple matter requiring a couple of simple tools. My recommendation is ...
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| rollerblading rinks? | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Where is the closest rollerblading rink to new york city? I live in the Bronx and have no clue ...
A: Rob, Sorry to say. the only skating rink left in NYC is in Staten Island - Roller Jam USA ...
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| Speed Skating | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I used to play ice hockey and roller-blade frequently when I was younger. I have now moved to NYC ...
A: Ashley, I have several recommendations for you. As far as speed skating in NYC is concerned Empire ...
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| renting skates | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I am trying to organize a roller skating night at our local school (NJ). Do you know of any places ...
A: Lani, Sorry to say- to my knowledge there is no travelling skate rental supplying skates. You did ...
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| first skates for my 6 year old | 11/14/2007 |
Q: "I am considering buying skates for my 6 year old. she would use them mostly on pavement. My ...
A: Several things to consider here. First, does she have a preference? Second, how is her balance & how ...
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| kinds of skates | 11/13/2007 |
Q: what's the difference between "sidewalk" roller skates and "rink" skates -- can they be used ...
A: By all means, if you have a choice, outdoor wheels work better for multiple surfaces. The wheels are ...
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| Very new to skating! | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I live in the UK and want to skate around our very rural country roads to 'up the anti' on the ...
A: Look for a skate with 90 mm wheels & 82A or 84A durometer (hardness) which will work better with ...
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| Speed Skating Training | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Ok here we go...I am coach for a womens flat track roller derby league that has been together for ...
A: Sarah, Sorry to say this is not my area of expertise, however, I would suggest you contact Marcia ...
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| New Rollerblades? | 10/3/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I am an experienced skater looking for new blades. The reason why is that my Salomon DR-120s ...
A: If you live in or near NYC I have been told by the inline dept. at Paragon Sports on Broadway at ...
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| Buying Inline Skates | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Where can I buy Inline Skates in NYC -- I'd like to buy a mid range pair.
A: Suzanne, Here are several shops for inline skates: Paragon - on Broadway at 18th St. has the widest ...
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| Sell roller skates | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Most questions about skates are where to buy them from, but I have a pair of women's skates size 7 ...
A: Maggie, You can buy your skates from me - I am the Riedell dealer for NYC. Call me at 212 777-3232 & ...
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| four wheels versus three | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought a new pair of roller blades. The new pair has four wheels on each boot and replaces a ...
A: My guess why your speed is compromised, is your bearings. I'd be willing to bet the farm that if you ...
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| Shin Pain when rollerblading | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Hey there. I have been playing roller hockey (inline hockey) for quite a few years now, but stopped ...
A: Mari, I'll do the best I can with this question, but I really cannot be certain what is causing ...
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| trouble with new roller skates | 8/7/2007 |
Q: i brought a brand new pair of roller skates(quads)they have abec 1 bearings,the wheels are fattish & ...
A: Julie, It is definitely your bearings. ABEC 1 bearings are for people who need to go very slow - ...
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| Roller Skating (Quad) | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I am just starting to learn how to roller skate and I am having a hard time with my balance. I know ...
A: Enkise, In your favor, is a little easier to balance on Quads than on Inlines. First understand that ...
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| baking inline skates | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I am an ice hockey player and just got my 1st inline skates - Rbk 6K w. pump (similar to my 7K ...
A: Ilmir, Seems you have a high end Reebok skate there. The answer is - yes, you can bake the boot if ...
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| Left brake | 7/1/2007 |
Q: .. My son and I are left handed. I'm looking for roller blades that the brakes can be switch to the ...
A: Erika, If you go to the shop where you bought the skates they should either be able to switch the ...
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| comparing the two | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I am writing a paper on the difference skills needed for the quad vs the inline skate. Can you give ...
A: Keri, First I must apopogize for the delay in answering - I've been away. My answer to your ...
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| Quads, Inlines, and Going Fast Oh My | 6/20/2007 |
Q: As I've seen a lot in other answers, I am a recently re-addicted skater. I skated a lot (3+ times a ...
A: Jeremy, First let me apologize for taking so long to answer - I've been away. Secondly I temper my ...
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| inline skate performance on roads | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I want to skate distance (1-3 hours) on variable pavement. What are the best choices for wheels ...
A: Your main concern being shock absorbtion over an extended skate - your wheels should be 78A ...
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| inline | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My coach tells me not to use my ceramic bearings and my 84 mm wheels during practice. He insists I ...
A: Amit, My feeling is that you have reached a plateau - there is just so much the human body can ...
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| inline | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My coach tells me not to use my ceramic bearings and my 84 mm wheels during practice. He insists I ...
A: Amit, I agree with your coach - but I also wonder if the 84 mm wheels might be too big for your ...
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| Inline Skating | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have no idea about skating.My nine year grandson wanted to know the difference between iceskating ...
A: Matilda Francis, Ice skating & inline skating are very similar. Basically,the difference is that on ...
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| inline bearing | 5/3/2007 |
Q: my kid has been using powerslide R2 skates , now I have ordered ceramic bearing for him. I had not ...
A: CK, I believe your son asked the same question, basically, which I answered, which is why I did not ...
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| slowing my skates down | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I just bought some new roller blades with good bearings and abec--much better than my old Target ...
A: Pam, You say "I just bought some new roller blades with good bearings and abec-" There is a number ...
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| Newbie | 4/3/2007 |
Q: are you doing lessons this season? Where are you doing them and when't a good time to call and find ...
A: My new classes start monthly. The April indoor class begins this Wed the 4th from 6:30 - 7:45PM. at ...
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| The Key Roller Skating Rink | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I want to know if the Key Skating Center is closed down.
A: Candie, Sorry to say Skate Key was the first of the big 3 (Skate Key, Roxy & Empire) to close. Next ...
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| excercise | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if in regards to exercise with roller blades or roller skates is one better for ...
A: Bobbie, This is the easiest question on skating I've ever had to answer. The answer is: No! Given ...
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| ? | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I am turning 25 and i`m looking for a skating rink i NY where i could throw a fun party. Can you ...
A: Cristina, The skating scene in NYC is presently in flux. The Roxy closed last week - Empire will ...
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| Where to learn outdoor inline skating in Manhattan | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am a beginner and would like to find a class or a coach for outdoor inline skating, weekend would ...
A: You picked the right person to ask that question!! I have been teaching inline & quad skating in NYC ...
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| Best skates for me | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I am very interested in purchasing a pair of inline skates (does anyone call them rollerblades ...
A: Inline skates is the correct term & has always been. Rollerblade is the company that popularized ...
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| roller blade wheels | 11/12/2006 |
Q: should I change my bearings with the wheels? Just recently put on new wheels with old bearings and ...
A: Joe, You have 2 choices - if you don't mind the labor - you can clean & oil your bearings - it's ...
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| ankle | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I sprained my ankle almost one year ago. I love to skate but am not sure if I should. Are there ...
A: Jan, Most inline skates are built with ankle support by nature of the buckle system & the materials ...
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| Brake techniques | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have just bought “derby alpha 1” skates, and I was wondering if you could give me some good ...
A: I rarely get a question that I cannot answer completely - but I have to tell you I never heard of ...
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| what kind of inline skates should i buy? | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Im 15 years old guy and i want to buy inline skates. I skate on inline skates for about three years ...
A: The first & most important thing you need to pay attention to when buying skates is the fit. You ...
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| Wide Widths | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I have a 10.5 EE-EEE shoe, and am looking for inline skates what will fit comfortably. I really ...
A: I will pass on the information I was able to gather from my colleagues who fit inlines - I teach ...
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| Quad Artistic vs. Quad Speed Skates | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I am having a hard time choosing the right skate type for me. I am also getting lots of different ...
A: Julie, Your question doesn't have an answer that fits all 3 venues perfectly. For outdoor skating & ...
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| wheel sizes | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I have recently bought some new 80mm 'Kryptonic' wheels for ...
A: You should be able to interchange 78mm & 80mm with no problem & since you are telling me the wheels ...
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| where to shop in NYC | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Lezly how are you? I want to know where to buy roller skates (quads) in NYC for women and what ...
A: Odd that you should pick the only person that sells Quads (that are not junk) in the NYC area to ask ...
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| Remz or Xsjado? | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Im into street and park skating. I've notice that remz are much more expensive compared to xsjado. ...
A: Emkay, The reason the remz is pricey is that a lot is built into the boot. It is an agressive skate ...
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| Wheels and Bearings for Inline Skates | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could guide me in selecting wheels and bearings for my inline skates (4 ...
A: Mike, I have to tell you that I have never heard, in all the years I've been skating & teaching, ...
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| skating technique | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I've relatively new to roller blading. I'm having difficulty with my technique. When I'm pushing ...
A: Fred, It's difficult to analyze exactly what your problem is without actually seeing you skate & ...
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| where to inline skate indoors in NYC | 7/18/2006 |
Q: Just wondering where I could inline skate indoors in NYC (I live in Brooklyn). It's 102 degrees out ...
A: There are only 2 indoor rinks left in the NYC area. Nearest to you is the Empire Roller Rink on ...
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| stopping on roller blades | 7/11/2006 |
Q: i used to ice skate quite frequently when I was a youth. I just purchased a set of k-2 roller blades ...
A: There are several ways to stop without a heel brake. The most common of these is the "T Stop". For ...
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| Men's skates | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I have been looking for a pair of skates for my dear husband since his birthday last August. He has ...
A: Susie, I'm sorry to say that I know of nothing out there in the price range you've specified that ...
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| Where to buy Roller Skates in NYC | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I am heading down to NYC (from Toronto) July 1st and looking to pick up a pair of Roller Skates (for ...
A: Hey Lizzie, I am the only one I know of that sells the Carrera in NYC. I carry no stock & when you ...
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| ROLLER SKATES VS ROLLER BLADES | 6/1/2006 |
Q: EXCITED, AND CONFUSED ,WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ROLLER SKATES OR ROLLER BLADES BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO ...
A: Inlines vs Quads - a question I am asked often, but your stated interest in dance skating makes my ...
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| In-Line Skating | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I recently moved to the Netherlands, where lots of paths are reserved for cycling and skating, and ...
A: Michele, You ask a question that has some variables. From what you say about the paths & the fact ...
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| comparison of skates | 1/31/2006 |
Q: If you actually take the time to read this and respond, THANK YOU! I know basically nothing about ...
A: Tracey, As far as I know the Pacer 429 is the only 429 Pacer makes. I believe the Resistor refers to ...
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| Teaching | 1/9/2006 |
Q: How can I teach my 6-year-old nephew to roller skate?
A: Julie, I rarely get a question I have to decline to answer. You are asking me to sit down & write ...
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| proper fit of my quad skates | 11/21/2005 |
Q: so i was given apair of Dominion quad skates. i recently started skating at the Roxy and i love it. ...
A: You asked the right person! I am the skate teacher at the Roxy & I sell Quad skates & have been ...
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| roller skating | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I am seking someone to ask some questions of in regard to roller skating in the NYork NJersey area
A: Nancy, I'll be glad to answer any question within my area of expertise. I do know a great deal ...
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| traditional roller skates - quads | 6/1/2005 |
Q: Since Peck & Goodie has closed, where can I buy quads in NYC? Additionally, I haven't skated in a ...
A: You asked the right person. I have been selling Quad skates & supplies to the NY skate community ...
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| How to brake with Roller Skates Quad | 4/30/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- I would love a few private lessons. I live on 66th and West End. I am not ...
A: I do teach private classes & can do a 5:30 weekday class either indoor or outdoor. The class is ...
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| How to brake with Roller Skates Quad | 4/24/2005 |
Q: I am a 54-year old woman. I was roller blading for a while but never got very comfortable with it. ...
A: Jerilyn, First of all I do teach in NYC (Lezly Skate School - since 1979). I have indoor & outdoor ...
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| Rollerblades vs Roller skates | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I've been rollerblading for sometime now and have gone through a set of wheels so I was going to ...
A: Hey Sam, If you are looking at rollerskates that are close to the price of a set of inline wheels, ...
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| custom inline skates | 10/3/2004 |
Q: My son wears a size 17 double wide shoe, he loves to inline skate but we can't find any in his size. ...
A: I can have a custom boot made for your son. I believe it would cost in the vicinity of $500 & I ...
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| roller skating in NYC for adults | 9/29/2004 |
Q: Hey there - Next December will be my third trip to NYC and before I even got there I found out about ...
A: Julie, What a bummer - Kismet is really messing with your dream. I am the skate pro for the Roxy & ...
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| Skate Wheels | 9/9/2004 |
Q: I am wondering what size, and hardness i should get in my skates. They are agresive Inline skates ...
A: Yo Brandon, Generally, agressive wheels run from 51mm to 56mm & durometers between 88 to 90 (the ...
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| roller skates | 9/5/2004 |
Q: Where can I buy traditional skates in NYC? Also, if you can answer this - What are the advantages ...
A: Gwen, You lucked out - I am the only one in the NY area that sells traditional, quad skates. My ...
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| braking | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I like your profile you obviously have lived and seen a lot. My question is ... do you have any ...
A: Thomas, You left out an important piece of info - are you a blader or quad skater? I am going to ...
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| inline skating | 7/27/2004 |
Q: What is a mohawk and a lunge turn. How do you perform them? This is part of a Boy Scout Merit Badge ...
A: I'm curious to know, as an ex-scout, what merit badge you are working toward - if you can e-mail me ...
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| contacting cpdsa by email | 6/22/2004 |
Q: .I have been emailing contacts as per website instructions..have no phone,,all contact ...
A: Harry, I just tried to call Bob to find out what's going on (the website not being my area of ...
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| where to buy roller skates | 4/17/2004 |
Q: I live in New York city and want to strap four wheels on my feet. Any ideas on where to go to get ...
A: Janelle, You asked the right person. I am the only one left in NYC who sells quad roller skates, ...
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| where to skate in NYC | 5/3/2003 |
Q: I heard there were a bunch of people who meet around the NY Union Square area to skate around ...
A: There is indeed a group of skaters who skates around Manhattan. To learn more about them go to ...
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| skating in NYC | 2/13/2002 |
Q: where are some good places in NYC to roller skate? MY seven year old is having a birthday and this ...
A: Njmile, Unfortunately there are no Rinks in Manhattan where you could have a birthday party for a 7 ...
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| Mohawks | 8/26/2001 |
Q: G'morning Lezly, I enjoyed reading your bio, especially the part about asking technical ...
A: There are 8 possible Mowhawk Turns. Your question is more complex than meets the eye - however- to ...
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| HARD TO FIND SIZES | 4/26/2001 |
Q: MY SON WOULD LIKE A PAIR OF SKATES FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. HE IS RATHER LARGE, SIZE 13EE, MOST ...
A: I don't know whether you are talking about inline or traditional (quad) skates. If you are refering ...
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| liggle'sports funnies | 4/7/2001 |
Q: liggle here, gooday to you. i have thisports page www.mousebytes.net/liggle/funnie.htm on this ...
A: Sorry I don't have any humerous skate stories for you - but I have a true ski tale for you that I ...
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| Roller blading in New York City | 10/11/2000 |
Q: Are there any organized roller blading events in New York (like there are in Paris on Friday ...
A: Julia, Empire Skate Club (www.empireskate.org) runs regular group tours around the city - the ...
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