Zenon
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Wheels
For a start i am from new zealand.
i am going to bulid my own pair of kite skates but i am not sure on wheels.
Are you able to use similar wheels to bike wheels but at the 12" size. This means they are spoked wheels liek on a bike.
And could people please tell me where they got theres and how much they cost. Please include currency so i can convert it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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doomwheels
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Welcome to the forum!
I got my wheels from a kids push scooter at a garage sale. For new wheels, try a place that sales kids bikes, golf carts, baby strollers etc. I
suggest staying away from metal spoke wheels... the nylon wheels work better and last longer. Expect to pay about $12+ (usd) for each. Worried about
the cost? Mine have lasted 15 years.
Resources for wheels (skates section):
http://www.kiteskating.com
http://www.skywaytuffwheels.com/
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Zenon
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Thanks Doomwheels.
Does anyone else have any advice?
I just had the same thought about the baby stroller the other day as well.:o
Hopefully i can have some pics of my own rollers up here soon enough.
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