Here you go guys Powerslide have now designed five different frames for cross country skating which could also be used for kite skating.


http://powerslide.de/en/nordic/frames/nordic-frames-overview...


And new Nordic skates, but you'll need to remove the brakes for kite blading.


http://powerslide.de/en/nordic/skates/nordic-skates-overview...

What are the prices on those?

I love the off road ski concept, but how does one carve a turn? Snow skis have a side cut to them along with flex to carve a turn. Looks as though you would have to constantly make corrective steps to keep the proper direction going just like cross country skis in a turn situation. I had thought of the very exact idea as the link above, but didn't know how hard it would be to turn in a traction kite application. If these Powerslide nordic skis would work good for grass kite skiing, then I would seriously consider buying some of these. Did some poking around the web and could only find prices in euros. Looks like the Nordic trainer would come in at just under $500 USD and about 389 euros. Other models looked to be less.

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Originally posted by Cheddarhead I had thought of the very exact idea as the link above, but didn't know how hard it would be to turn in a traction kite application. If these Powerslide nordic skis would work good for grass kite skiing, then I would seriously consider buying some of these.

With my Powerslide skates I turn very well. I can just about pivet on them.
I'll get someone to Video some turns as a demontration.

Spartan, have you ever tried the Skikes? They look to be on par with the Powerslides but a different shoe/boot mounting system. Powerslides look more refined from what I can tell but I wouldn't be able to try on a pair to ensure the boots would fit properly. I have a rather large foot size, but they state that it would accomodate such a size. Skikes are definetely more readily available here in the states as compared to the Powerslides.

Skikes are good if you are intending to just roll along the ground but if you're thinking of jumping with the Skikes you could do an ankle as there's not much support above the ankle.
I've come down hard on my Powerslides with no problems.
As you can see, there's plenty of support around the whole ankle and foot. The shoe comes with the skates.

Spartan

Which model do u use and how much us dollars

And what sizes I gotta try the Coyotes first and see how many tyres I can blow out :o

Without a doubt , Blow outs are my #1 issue with the Coyotes and hard landings.

How are they powerslide tires holding up?

Are the 6 X 1.25?

They should be $400-$500 U.S.

No blow outs with these yet, and I'm on them at least four to five days a week and three to four hours a session.

If you're wondering? I do work. I just schedule my appointments around the wind conditions. :D

I almost had a brand new pair at $300.00 just a couple states over from me, but unfortunately the guy had already sold them. Were the correct size I needed and everything. He bought the nordic powerslides from xskates and had every intention of using them but didn't after all. He would have had to pay an enormous amount to send them back, which didn't make any sense so he put them up for sale on craigslist. Too bad Google doesn't know the difference between new and old ads. Oh well.

balderunner - what do you replace coyote tires with?

I bought extra Coyotes ( 1 set had 2 spare wheels ) and have been surviving off of the wheels from my worn out previous sets . Started with tire patches but they make the tube wonky. Tire patches work in a pinch.

I had a link to tires + tubes on my old PC . I will see if I can find it this evening.

I gave my old frames to a guy in Greece who made his own set.

George, your weight? may give me a better view of the possible range of the gear.

160# and below may be a perfect match.

BR---the rotation wobble is even worse with SLIME in a few! a flat arrives and the rim ride destroys valve stem, never been able to save a coyote tube.

i have the same link as well some where???looking

this isnt the link you are thinking about is it?

http://www.skates.com/Rollerblade_Coyote_wheels_p/rcw01.htm

it shows up on google search but not on their website... it's out of stock....

I saw a post here on the forum of a guy using skike wheels:

http://diykiteboard.blogspot.com/p/building-my-own-coyote-li...

maybe they work better and don't blow out as much as the original wheels? I would think so because the skikes are designed for 2 wheels and the coyotes have three so if you put 3 skikes it should be stronger maybe?

At over $30 per wheel assembly the 6 skike wheels ($180) are kind of pricey... hopefully I dont have to replace them!

Hey, Spartan.

I skate on Coyotes. Power Slides look great in particular the lower center of gravity. I don't jump yet but just thinking about learning how to land on Coyotes conjures up visions of putting bones on the outside.

What model Power Slides do you use/recommend?

Would love to see how you turn on these. It has been my assumption that turning on a two-wheeled skate was difficult if not impossible.

http://electricscooterparts.com/tubes.html

Here is a link I had. Never used the site though.

I don't have any great stabilaty issues when landing using Coyotes ? They are long enough and the boot stiff enough. I only face plant if I land in soft sand (Well, that creeper wave to ) and a longer wheel base wouldn't fix that .

Mmm Terrablades are looking more like the biz-niz ... 160#? Jesus I don't think I've weighed that since I was 10 years old

thanson - land with your feet wide and split front to rear ... should (in theory) be easier landings than jumping with aggressive inline skates cos you got a parachute this time :D

Thanson,

Spartan has several videos of himself in action on the powerslides over on the Aussie Extremekiting forum. Browse the kite skating category, I think he sorta has celebrity status in the kiteskating world. I have learned alot from his many posts there.

Thanks, Ched. I'll give it a look. Man, he makes it look so easy.

As it so happens, I'm selling off my pair of Coyotes. They're pretty damn awesome, with stiff leg support. I wouldn't worry about "anything" popping out, these are tight way past your ankle. They're like a ski boot with 6 inch tires.

Hey Chedderhead can you please send me a link to that forum. Are you talking Seabreeze?

http://www.extremekites.com.au/forums/ I think ...?

Thanks,

It is great to see another kiteskating section in a forum. I was 1st drawn to this forum for exactly that !

and it has made ALL the difference !

I think this sport has been held back by lack of quality blades. Powerslide and Terrablades are what is needed. The Gate Skates and Doomwheels were a good start but I think things were held back.

If you enjoy snowkiting on skis in the winter these should be a logical option for summer crossover.

Thanks Kami for posting the link, it was the right one. Been so busy lately that I'm gettin behind on the forum talk.

Anyone able to find a place in the US, or that ships to the US, that sells these (the powerslides)?

**EDIT** Found a place, X-Skating. Seems like they want 260 euros which I think works out to about $320, plus 40 euro shipping. So $360ish could get you a pair in the USA. Now do I get these or a LEI... so many choices...

Derbergruft.de has got them in Berlin, but I'm torn between making doom wheels and buying powerslides. One I could go get and head to templehof, today. The other would be a delayed satisfaction. 12" vs 6 1/4" wheels, the height/clearance, maneuverability, are there other issues that I'm missing?
@Spartan one
How often are you on your homemade doom wheels compared to the powerslides? What terrain dictates the choice of skate?
cheers,
Peter

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@Spartan one How often are you on your homemade doom wheels compared to the powerslides? What terrain dictates the choice of skate? cheers, Peter

Hi Peter, I use the home made more often as they have the thicker tyre and Im more able to ride on most terrain and because they alot more solid.

Spartan

Doom wheels have the off center to the inside front wheel, did you adjust the frames/chasis of the powerslides to angle in or did you leave them centered?

Learning to skate in 15-25+knots is kinda sketchy, I wind up going too fast to turn when I catch a gust. Lucky for me there is plenty of room to roll and the grass is short and soft.