Being a big footed guy (11-11.5) and living in Athens Greece are two good reasons for not having bought yet, a pair of Coyotes.

So I thought that maybe I could build a pair..!
I know they will not have the exact characteristics but at least I could try some descent off road kite blading! :roll:

I found this video on youTube and thought that I could build those (definetly not the engine).






I am thinking of using an old pair of inlines to get the boots and build the rest of the skates.
So guys, I need your advice (specially the coyote addicts ) !
Do you think its worth a try?
Anything I should be aware of?
Anything I should avoid?
Two wheels, three wheels? 6,7,8 inches?

What do you think?

Go for it!

Check out Doom Wheels, I have mine 1/2 built but been too busy playing with the buggy to finish em.

http://www.doomwheels.com

How to build the Wheels Of Doom

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Originally posted by WIllardTheGrey Check out Doom Wheels, I have mine 1/2 built but been too busy playing with the buggy to finish em. How to build the Wheels Of Doom

Thank you WIllardTheGrey!
however, I was more thinking kind of a coyote type skate having the wheels underneath the boot. There are no deserts or dry lakes where I live. The biggest area I could kiteskate would be like 200x200m. So doomwheels would be like killing a mosquito with a canon.

custom will be more $$$.

find the wheelset first. the doomwheels with 8/9" ATB wheels will by far less expensive and easy and straight forward less than an hour to put together with a wide range of boots.

they are "ski like" not skates, great for speed, cruising, and jumping not as nimble as COYOTES.

I think that this is GREAT !
Someody has to find a way around the problem.
I like Kami's idea of chopping off the toes !

Your thinking is correct about keeping the wheelbase short. My Coyotes run on 3 - 6" wheels.

I have a beat up old set of frames I am willing to send to anybody who wants to work on bolting them to their own boots . If you wanted to pay shipping I could send them to you.

Same with you Kami'. :tumble:

Hit up DONESKI. I believe he built his own...

I did build my own.
First I built Doom Wheels; really fast to build but they don't want to turn.

Then I started to read about people using Coyotees and found a pair that were size 6. Too small for me but really cheep. I figured they would be similar to any rollerblade and I could make them fit. These turned out to be lots of fun and turn really easily.

1) take out liner and use screwdriver to remove boot from frame. (2 screws)
2) remove brake lever from boot.
3) use hex wrench to remove wheels so you can remove brake. THEN THROW OUT THE BRAKE
You now have a stripped down frame and need to decide what to put on top.

Inline skates all attach the frame to the boot with 2 screws that are a standard length apart. I didn't mount inline boots on mine so I didn't check the hole distance but will tonight or if someone else could check. Anyway, if the distance on the Coyotes is the same as other inline skates you can find any heavy duty boot with a heal higher than the toe. Think of a pair of dress shoes with the heal ripped off. Grinding skates could be a pretty good match. Especially old heavy duty ones. Don't get high end race or fitness boots because they don't have the strength.

I chose to mount telemark ski bindings because I've got the boots and spare bindings. I gave these to a friend when I found a size 8 Coyote but after using them a few times I've decided to set them up with mountaineering bindings I picked up at the dump and Telemark or Alpine Touring boots. Same process to mount as outlined below. These are the same bindings you see on skiblades. Get the simple non releasable type as shown here http://www.curtissportconnection.com/Snow_Blades.htm . Used ski blades/snow blades are really cheep.

5) mount a ski binding. First cut some 3/4 inch plywood about as wide as a ski and long enough to mount the binding and boot. Put the boot and binding together and align on wood and frame so Boot-Center of the boot is above the center of the center wheel. Think of it as matching boot-center to the ski's cord or ski-center. Boot center is usually marked on a ski boot or google how to figure it out. Trim the wood to be only as long as you need. Since the Coyote frame has a heal post higher than the toe post you can't just screw the wood on because it would make a really steep ramp. You want the boot as low on the frame and flat as possible for better control. There are many ways to do this such as cutting the heal post but I was pressed for time so I cut a hole in the wood so the heal post pokes through and the front part of the wood sits on the toe post. The goal is to have a flat surface to mount the binding on. The middle wheel rubbed so I cut out a notch. Now screw the wood to the aluminum frame. I drilled a few holes in the toe post and used wood screws to attach everything. I then mounted my Tele bindings with normal ski binding screws.

6) put wheels back on.

Now I can wear my tele boots around the beach to set up the kite. When ready, snap into my bindings and off I go. When done, take off the Coyotes.

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Originally posted by doneski I did build my own. First I built Doom Wheels; really fast to build but they don't want to turn. Then I started to read about people using Coyotees and found a pair that were size 6. Too small for me but really cheep. I figured they would be similar to any rollerblade and I could make them fit. These turned out to be lots of fun and turn really easily. 1) take out liner and use screwdriver to remove boot from frame. (2 screws) 2) remove brake lever from boot. 3) use hex wrench to remove wheels so you can remove brake. THEN THROW OUT THE BRAKE You now have a stripped down frame and need to decide what to put on top. Inline skates all attach the frame to the boot with 2 screws that are a standard length apart. I didn't mount inline boots on mine so I didn't check the hole distance but will tonight or if someone else could check. Anyway, if the distance on the Coyotes is the same as other inline skates you can find any heavy duty boot with a heal higher than the toe. Think of a pair of dress shoes with the heal ripped off. Grinding skates could be a pretty good match. Especially old heavy duty ones. Don't get high end race or fitness boots because they don't have the strength. I chose to mount telemark ski bindings because I've got the boots and spare bindings. I gave these to a friend when I found a size 8 Coyote but after using them a few times I've decided to set them up with mountaineering bindings I picked up at the dump and Telemark or Alpine Touring boots. Same process to mount as outlined below. These are the same bindings you see on skiblades. Get the simple non releasable type as shown here http://www.curtissportconnection.com/Snow_Blades.htm . Used ski blades/snow blades are really cheep. 5) mount a ski binding. First cut some 3/4 inch plywood about as wide as a ski and long enough to mount the binding and boot. Put the boot and binding together and align on wood and frame so Boot-Center of the boot is above the center of the center wheel. Think of it as matching boot-center to the ski's cord or ski-center. Boot center is usually marked on a ski boot or google how to figure it out. Trim the wood to be only as long as you need. Since the Coyote frame has a heal post higher than the toe post you can't just screw the wood on because it would make a really steep ramp. You want the boot as low on the frame and flat as possible for better control. There are many ways to do this such as cutting the heal post but I was pressed for time so I cut a hole in the wood so the heal post pokes through and the front part of the wood sits on the toe post. The goal is to have a flat surface to mount the binding on. The middle wheel rubbed so I cut out a notch. Now screw the wood to the aluminum frame. I drilled a few holes in the toe post and used wood screws to attach everything. I then mounted my Tele bindings with normal ski binding screws. 6) put wheels back on. Now I can wear my tele boots around the beach to set up the kite. When ready, snap into my bindings and off I go. When done, take off the Coyotes.

Thnx Doneski !!! This is xlnt info!
Do you have any pix of your skates?

Hi again to all you doomies out there. I've been very busy lately, but now I'm back in action.
Here's some pics of my Dooms, they work well for me.

Very cool! Just wondering, anyone out there tried Scorpion Quadline skates?

Very interesting product ?

They show a picture of a kiter jumping with them so it seems possible !

I feel as though being able to angle the whole skate with the inline blade seems better / less stressfull on your ankles but I would be interested in trying some !

http://www.skorpion.com/

I grew up going to a roller rink with my family on Sunday afternoons, so I'm more familiar with the old school 4x skates with boots like figure skates. I kind of like the Skorpions, (thanks for the link btw) because they will fit big foots, you use your own shoes or boots. Might be my next purchase. If so, I'll post a review.

Picture of Coyote with Telemark binding (Rainey Superloops)

Picture of Coyote with Telemark binding (Rainey Superloops)

Picture of Coyote with Telemark binding (Rainey Superloops)

Kitewing and COYOTES; way too cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmHRpIS_3sM&feature=PlayL...

... you got me thinking, Bladerunner - I'm looking on eBay for size 12 or 13 rollerblades to chop up and fit on to Coyote chassis ...

So it's just the 2 screws that hold the Coyote chassis to the frame? Are all the chassis (for different boot sizes) the same size?

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Originally posted by doneski Picture of Coyote with Telemark binding (Rainey Superloops)

Hey this looks like a pretty robust mod' !
I like the idea of being able to take off the skate without taking of the boot.
Are these the same Coyotes on the vid on Camber Sands ?

And the wheels - are they still available as spares?

The snowblade binding idea sounds perfect. They would also make a good trainer pair for people you want to teach how to blade. Just bring your ski boots, alpine or telemark, adjust and pop 'em on.

YES, Milesaway the bases I will be sending are exactly the same.

Way to go Donski ! That is exactly the mod I was thiknig of but with a ski boot bolted on . The binding idea is great !

I am not sure but I think the base is pretty standard in size ????

Not sure what you mean by "the base is standard in size" but the cheap version of the ski blade bindings can be adjusted in seconds without tools and should fit all adult ski boots. The toes and heals adjust separately so you can fit different size boots and move the boot slightly forward or back.

The frame for the Coyotes wheels - they don't change depending on what boot they're under?

correct; 1) the wood sits on the frame and does not move, 2) the ski blade binding plate gets screwed to the wood and does not move, 3) the toe & heal parts slide forward and back on the binding plate. That way you can fit a longer boot sole or move your boot forward/back to get boot center to be right above the center of the center wheel.

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Originally posted by Bladerunner I have a beat up old set of frames I am willing to send to anybody who wants to work on bolting them to their own boots . If you wanted to pay shipping I could send them to you.

Trying to get some cheap size 12 or 13 Rollerblade brand skates of the eBay - looks like I am going to take you up on that offer

Sorry Kami .

I sent them off to Milesaway mid week.
I think Donski is really on to something here !
When I looked at the base It looked like they may just be 1 size and adjustable bolt. I would by size 8 or larger just in case they had 2 sizes.

a little bit of a rerun, but here's the doom set with AL rails (12")

and the 8" (atb wheels ) on the same boot and rails.

easy add on for the 8's just additional holes. the 8's are better in general.

the 8's (atb wheels)