macboy
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Think it's worth trying?
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? 
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macboy
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This just in....
Spoke too soon.
http://www.skorpion.com/multi-terrain/uses/kite-skating_26.h...
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Rev Shockwave | Brooza II 3 | BusterII's 3/4/5 | Hornet 1.5
Reactor II 5.5/6.9 | AccessXC 10 | Frenzy 12 | PsychoIII 13 | Speed2 12 | Speed3 15 | SA2.5 19
Bomba 15 | Phantom 15/18 | Venom 13 | Slingshot T3 9/11/14m
Skis, Ski Skates, Nobile RM Pro, MBS Pro 90, Kailolo 5' 11" Custom Phish, Kailolo 5'9" Custom Phish, Plyboard, Proof 151,
FlydoorM, F-One 198, Coyotes, Comp XR+, and the BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
~ Thomas Edison
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Bladerunner
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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:
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Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , Shaped + straight skiis, sand skis, Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. RKB R2 ATB .
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macboy
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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.
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Rev Shockwave | Brooza II 3 | BusterII's 3/4/5 | Hornet 1.5
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Bomba 15 | Phantom 15/18 | Venom 13 | Slingshot T3 9/11/14m
Skis, Ski Skates, Nobile RM Pro, MBS Pro 90, Kailolo 5' 11" Custom Phish, Kailolo 5'9" Custom Phish, Plyboard, Proof 151,
FlydoorM, F-One 198, Coyotes, Comp XR+, and the BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
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Lobo
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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:
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