Hi... I am looking for some advice on all terrain blades. I have just returned from a skiing holiday where I learned to kite ski... And I am hooked! Had a terrific time and want to put into practice all that I learned. However, the UK isn't renowned for it's fantastic snow conditions so, in the interests of practicality, I am looking to get some all terrain skates. However, I don't know which ones are the best to buy and was hoping for a few pointers.

I am looking for something that performs rather like a ski... for obvious reasons... I have seen some Skorpion multi terrain quad skates that might be OK... Has anyone got any opinions on these or anything alse that you think will be good to try...

Many thanks... Phill

I've never tried these, or anything like them for that matter, but maybe it's close to what you're looking for.

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/boards/trailgateskates.htm

That is fantastic... Thank you I really appreciate the link... I'll let you know how I get on... Cheers Phil

I LOVE the Coyote Rollerblades.
I am wearing them in my Avatar. A beeter view can be had in the Photo gallery.

I think a set of Size 10 are on Ebay right now. I have a set of size 8 for sale. Rollerblade no longer make them so second hand is it.

They are super stable and the set-up allows you to Frankin'step about. The shorter 3 wheel base allows you to carve turns + scrub off speed. Mine run on playing fields and hardpack beaches very well

The larger wheels + Footprint of the gateskates and doomwheels makes them better for high speeds + extremely rough terrain. Longer grass and softer sand. Very wide turns or step turns are what you need with this set-up.

I think most people who bought gate skates end up attaching boots to them ? Lots of previuos post if you search !

My Coyotes are a good cross over from snow kiting

i like the coyotes as well, with a big kite nice jumping too

easy pop front to back

just plain fun

In case you haven't stumbled on it yet, Here is a good place to get started!
http://www.doomwheels.com/

I've used the gate skates... well, once :P . I had them for a bit but they just weren't my thing. The movement wasn't there because they are a bit on the heavy side. Just a personal preference. I ended up selling them to Eli if you can find him on here he could provide you some info. USA_Eli_A Is his username I believe!