macboy - 15-4-2008 at 05:53 PM
Found at Canadian Tire (an auto parts / hardware / home improvement / sporting goods kinda store). They call them Scorpions. Here's what they say
about them:
Quad-coil spring suspension provides unsurpassed stability, directional control and steering
Perfect for everyone: the recreational skater, the thrill-seeking skater or anyone looking for a fun and exciting alternative fitness option
Adjustable size, "Strap n' Go" ratchet fastening, Lightweight with robust construction
Multi-terrain capability, Straps directly onto shoes
For use on the following surfaces: concrete, grass, tracks, nature trails, gravel, cobbles, dirt, pavement, boardwalks, clay, BMX bike tracks
Of course - this store has a great return policy......$99......might give it a go. Anyone seen 'em or tried them?
This just in....
macboy - 15-4-2008 at 05:56 PM
Spoke too soon.
http://www.skorpion.com/multi-terrain/uses/kite-skating_26.h...
Bladerunner - 15-4-2008 at 06:17 PM
HMMMMMM :cool2:
I tend to think that being able to angle your wheels // is best but what do I know ?
At only $99 Loonies I just may get me some :ticking: :ticking:
I was a wizz bang rollerskater back in the late 60's and early 70's 
YOU 1st MacBoy !!! :tumble:
macboy - 15-4-2008 at 08:33 PM
I went and had a look at them, seems not too bad but definitely $100 worth of getting what you pay for. The skates adjust via a ratchet slide that
screws down on the underside of the skate and adjusted fine to fit my size 9 runners and my brother in laws' size 11 sandals. The box says they have
ABEC 5 bearings and they look quite replaceable. The tires are hard rubber and appear to be quite solidly attached to the wheels.
They hold a pretty good deal of lateral pull and feel solid underfoot BUT the two-strap system doesn't hold a shoe firm enough and I felt that they
may be prone to too much play trying to hold a lot of edge in motion.
I'm gonna hold out and see if anyone here happens to have tried them. Might go halvsies with the brother in law.
Lobo - 15-4-2008 at 08:51 PM
Looks Interesting! Can't seem to find them online, or in a store in the USA? Anybody seen them here yet, or know of a good online source?
Lobo :singing: