[Major93]

Been looking around on TSR and couldn't find anything for us skaters, whether it be roller skating/blading, ice skating, skateboarding or whatever else.

So yh, say what you do? What kind of of equipment you have and share any stories Hope this gets some relevant response haha

Edit: And I recently got back into roller blading after years

[Perpetuallity]

Don't know much about skating, as such, but I'm very green and pro-bicycle. So yeah, skateboarders have my support

[hatersgunah8]

(Original post by Perpetuallity)
Don't know much about skating, as such, but I'm very green and pro-bicycle. So yeah, skateboarders have my support

skateboards are rarely used as a means of transportation, encouraging more people to start skateboarding will hardly make a difference to our environment

[Perpetuallity]

(Original post by hatersgunah8)
skateboards are rarely used as a means of transportation, encouraging more people to start skateboarding will hardly make a difference to our environment

I've seen loads of longboarders commuting in cardiff.

[ChloeJones]

I agree on the whole lack of forums ect for skaters
I figure skate down cardiff ice rink have been since i was 11, its practically my life now

[Major93]

Ain't been on TSR for AGES!!! This thread didn't really take of but hey it's summer now, where y'all skaters hiding?

[Drewski]

I'm using the nice weather and turning my commute into a bike & skate. Going down well. Enjoying being the one guy everyone looks at when it's sunny and thinks "hmm, that's a bit weird...".

[Major93]

What kind of bike & skate do you have out of curiosity?

[The Patriot]

I skate my longboard all over the shop.

Once exams are done, it's going to be me, my railcard, my ipod and my longboard. I plan to go all over the country and just skate **** up.

[Drewski]

(Original post by Major93)
What kind of bike & skate do you have out of curiosity?

Bike, nothing special, just some old carrera hybrid jobby that I got off ebay for £50.
Skates: Seba Slalom GT

[IAmTheKing]

Just dusting off the cobwebs on this one...

Just took up skateboarding after 10 years... Haha 1st day went... Well it was interesting. Certainly lost my balance in my old age

[Converse Rocker]

I started skateboarding about a month ago when my bike crapped out, actually really enjoyed it. I use a skateboard that is about 7 years old and I really should've tightened the trucks by now. Considered getting a penny board or something but I have other stuff to buy right now. Hopefully pick something up for Uni at the latest though.

Any had any experience with penny boards/vinyl cruisers/globe bantam's? These are the main 3 I ran into. Also open to longboards which but the small cruisers are nice and portable, so we'll see.

[rolo27]

(Original post by The Patriot)
I skate my longboard all over the shop.

Once exams are done, it's going to be me, my railcard, my ipod and my longboard. I plan to go all over the country and just skate **** up.

That sounds like a sweet adventure mate ! good luck with results

[Acidedge]

(Original post by Major93)
Ain't been on TSR for AGES!!! This thread didn't really take of but hey it's summer now, where y'all skaters hiding?

I'm an inline skater of many, many years.

What sort of inline skating do you do, Major93?

[Miss O.C.D]

Hey guys,

I started inline skating this week mainly for fitness and erm... I'm not doing well.

I go to the car park near me at about 7am when it's empty to practice but I keep flucking falling and I could really do with a helping hand. None of my friends are interested in skating so it's just me, my K2s and online tips at the moment. Would it be considered bold or inconvenient to ask the guys at my local skatepark to help me? :s

Many thanks ^^

[Acidedge]

(Original post by Miss O.C.D)
Hey guys,

I started inline skating this week mainly for fitness and erm... I'm not doing well.

I go to the car park near me at about 7am when it's empty to practice but I keep flucking falling and I could really do with a helping hand. None of my friends are interested in skating so it's just me, my K2s and online tips at the moment. Would it be considered bold or inconvenient to ask the guys at my local skatepark to help me? :s

Many thanks ^^

Where abouts do you live, Miss OCD? I can then recommend your nearest qualified inline skating instructor. If you're in the East Midlands, it would be me. See my sig (two posts up).

[Miss O.C.D]

(Original post by Acidedge)
Where abouts do you live, Miss OCD? I can then recommend your nearest qualified inline skating instructor. If you're in the East Midlands, it would be me. See my sig (two posts up).

I'm an east Londoner

[Acidedge]

(Original post by Miss O.C.D)
I'm an east Londoner

Oh, spoiled for choice in London! Try Asha at SkateFresh, Mark at Skate Instructor or Mike at LondonSkaters.

[Miss O.C.D]

(Original post by Acidedge)
Oh, spoiled for choice in London! Try Asha at SkateFresh, Mark at Skate Instructor or Mike at LondonSkaters.

Thank you

[Major93]

(Original post by Acidedge)
I'm an inline skater of many, many years.
What sort of inline skating do you do, Major93?

I have quad skates now But barely get time due to work!!!

(Original post by Miss O.C.D)
I'm an east Londoner

Miss O.C.D, you couldnt be any more lucky! Pop into Stratford mall anyday after 9pm ish and you'll find us skaters, friendly bunch and willing to help