Zenon - 29-5-2006 at 03:08 AM
For a start i am from new zealand.
i am going to bulid my own pair of kite skates but i am not sure on wheels.
Are you able to use similar wheels to bike wheels but at the 12" size. This means they are spoked wheels liek on a bike.
And could people please tell me where they got theres and how much they cost. Please include currency so i can convert it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
doomwheels - 29-5-2006 at 11:18 PM
Welcome to the forum!
I got my wheels from a kids push scooter at a garage sale. For new wheels, try a place that sales kids bikes, golf carts, baby strollers etc. I
suggest staying away from metal spoke wheels... the nylon wheels work better and last longer. Expect to pay about $12+ (usd) for each. Worried about
the cost? Mine have lasted 15 years.
Resources for wheels (skates section):
http://www.kiteskating.com
http://www.skywaytuffwheels.com/
Zenon - 30-5-2006 at 01:19 AM
Thanks Doomwheels.
Does anyone else have any advice?
I just had the same thought about the baby stroller the other day as well.:o
Hopefully i can have some pics of my own rollers up here soon enough.