Power Kite Forum - Skates with shock absorbers !!

milesAway

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posted on 15-7-2010 at 02:25 AM

Skates with shock absorbers !!

Found this video... its mostly about ATB but also shows a guy with offroad inlines skates with shock absorbers..! looks like a custom construction.
Take a closer look at 0.52

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posted on 15-7-2010 at 02:49 AM

I like

... wah wah wah yea-aaaaaah ...

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posted on 15-7-2010 at 04:47 PM

That is a pretty high tech. looking set of Doom Wheels ! The fellow is pulling some decent air on them as well.

I think I'll stick with the shorter wheel base over the cushion ? :dunno:

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posted on 15-7-2010 at 07:00 PM

BR, Love to see a review of the Skorpian Skates! BUT Don't push the anckle too soon bud :thumbup:

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posted on 15-7-2010 at 07:07 PM

The soundtrack would go better if there were wearing parachute pants! :cool:

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posted on 16-7-2010 at 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jaymz
BR, Love to see a review of the Skorpian Skates! BUT Don't push the anckle too soon bud :thumbup:

My Doctor is cool! He knows about all of my addictions.
He says, the hard shell boot of the Coyotes may pass but ATB is out for a while.

I KNEW the ATB would sprain an ankle eventually ! *&^**##$$ foot keeps getting stuck ! :ticking:

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posted on 16-7-2010 at 06:24 AM

i think i've seen this same guys before. cool skates

seems to be swing arm style.

love the grass, looks like a festival

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