Rollerskaters, Help Me Please!

Agburanar · 11-19-2002, 07:35 AM

I'm doing a project on designing a device to stop wheel-lock (that's when wheels on quad skates rub against each other and cause accidents. You probably know what I mean).

Please can ANYONE with ANY KIND of experience on Quad rollerskates (or in fact ANY type of skates) help me by filling this in, thanks!

Which age group do you fall into?
8-12 13-15 16-18 19-24 25+

Are you a Quad skater?
Yes
No

What type of skating style would you say that you use?
Beginner Street Artistic Extreme Hockey Dance Other

What colour are your skates?
White Black Brown Blue Red Other

Do you have any special accessories?
No Skate cover Laser lights Hockey equipment Other

How much does Wheel-lock affect you?
Not at all Sometimes Often I keep falling over and have no teeth left. (Ok, maybe not that much!)

Which of your wheels gets worn out quickest?
Inside rear Outside rear Inside front Outside front

What material are your skates?
Solid Plastic Flexible plastic Leather

Which of these does your skate have?
Fitted boot (boot and trucks all in one) Loose boot (bolted to trucks) without gap Loose boot with gap under sole Mid-bar Low-bar

Thanks, just leave out anythng which you don't know what I'm nattering on about!

Miranda · 11-19-2002, 08:00 AM

I don't skate myself but my friend used to be in Starlight Express so I could ask him to help you out. He was always falling over but I think that might just be because he has no balance!!!! Miranda x

Agburanar · 11-19-2002, 11:37 AM

So jealous. I spent fourteen years of my life preparing to be in that show (see the avatar?) and now it's closed. I either have to learn German now or give up. Yes, please do ask him that would be great!

Also if he has any tips, pictures, signed programmes he could send me.... maybe not.

Miranda · 11-19-2002, 04:21 PM

Like I'd ever get anything like that out of him- tight bugger!!!!! I wanted to be in the show too but then wham its gone- then I thought- hey CATS is cool and what happens???? Buggers!!!! I'll talk to him though- he might have some info for you but he's busy working in Taboo at the mo. Mx

Ms. Undomial · 11-22-2002, 05:13 PM

I have Rollarblades, not rollarskates.

Which age group do you fall into?
8-12 13-15 16-18 19-24 25+

13-15

Are you a Quad skater?
Yes
No

no

What type of skating style would you say that you use?
Beginner Street Artistic Extreme Hockey Dance Ot
her

street or Artistic

What colour are your skates?
White Black Brown Blue Red Other

black, brown, other

Do you have any special accessories?
No Skate cover Laser lights Hockey equipment Other

no

How much does Wheel-lock affect you?
Not at all Sometimes Often I keep falling over and have no teeth left. (Ok, maybe not that much!)

not at all

Which of your wheels gets worn out quickest?
Inside rear Outside rear Inside front Outside front

the front and the back

What material are your skates?
Solid Plastic Flexible plastic Leather

Fexible plastic

Which of these does your skate have?
Fitted boot (boot and trucks all in one) Loose boot (bolted to trucks) without gap Loose boot with gap under sole Mid-bar Low-bar

???

I hope that helped some!

Celandine · 11-23-2002, 09:19 PM

I hope this will help you

8-12

yes

street

other

no

sometimes

outside rear

flexible plastic

???

***IronParrot*** · 11-23-2002, 11:41 PM

(resists the urge to break into tunes from Starlight Express)

Agburanar · 11-25-2002, 11:42 AM

Oh, you don't need to resist that urge here. Break into whatever you like!

Agburanar · 11-28-2002, 06:41 AM

OK, I guess there aren't that many skaters around here. Take note: it would be a mistake to release that roller-skating version of LotR.....

Thanks everyone who gave me answers, please keep posting if you've got anything else you'd like to say or anything that could help. Cheers!

(Rolling Stock, we're Rolling Stock...)

Miranda · 11-28-2002, 06:45 AM

Audition- Just thought I'd let you know that there's an audition for the German STEX at Pineapple studios Langley Street London at 10am on Monday the second. I'll be there- I'm going for Pearl- perhaps you should come along- be nice to meet a fellow Mooter too!!! Mx

Agburanar · 11-28-2002, 11:30 AM

Yeah, I read that in THE STAGE earlier today. dunno if I can get to London on the second, but I'll try. I don't think I'll go in for any of the parts though. I'd love to play Electra but although i can skate and took dance A level I'm only 18 and can't get that high accurately, I've got more of a poppa voice so i guess I'll wait twenty years or so before auditioning.

I can't speak German although I know most of the German lyrics (have you seen the trailer on the StEx website? It's excellent) but I'm due to study stage management and technical theatre at Bristol Old Vic, so I'll get that sorted first.

Also, are you annoyed by the way Cats always gets preference? Starlight closed waaaaay before Cats (unfortunately) with much less ceremony and now the Cats tour has started first. Annoyingness. But not as annoying as the prospect of a Starlight cartoon, that's really bad!

Sorry about that, I'm just pleased to have found someone who is like-minded!

Miranda · 11-28-2002, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Agburanar
Yeah, I read that in THE STAGE earlier today. dunno if I can get to London on the second, but I'll try. I don't think I'll go in for any of the parts though. I'd love to play Electra but although i can skate and took dance A level I'm only 18 and can't get that high accurately, I've got more of a poppa voice so i guess I'll wait twenty years or so before auditioning.

I can't speak German although I know most of the German lyrics (have you seen the trailer on the StEx website? It's excellent) but I'm due to study stage management and technical theatre at Bristol Old Vic, so I'll get that sorted first.

Also, are you annoyed by the way Cats always gets preference? Starlight closed waaaaay before Cats (unfortunately) with much less ceremony and now the Cats tour has started first. Annoyingness. But not as annoying as the prospect of a Starlight cartoon, that's really bad!

Sorry about that, I'm just pleased to have found someone who is like-minded!

I don't reckon I'll get a part there, I'm eighteen too and very inexperienced but I'm going for the fun of it and the hope that they might say, yeah kid we want you!!! I wanted to be in Cats too, I'm quite classical and wanted to play Victoria- I played her at a masterclass once. They've done a STEX vid- like the Cats one- and John Partridge (a v. dear friend) is in it!!! Don't know when its out though. They're also doing an arena tour in the near future. I'm going to one of the opening nights of the Cats tour in Plymouth and went to the last performance in Covent Garden in May. I met my best friend at a Cats masterclass about two years ago so it was a very special night and my dedication to the musical was proven when I dragged myself out of hospital with virtual kidney failure to see the final show. You shoudl turn your PMs on darling so I can talk to you in more depth about the wonderful world of closed London musicals. Mx

Agburanar · 11-29-2002, 06:11 AM

Love to, oh one of impeccable taste. Me and one of my friends in my Dance A level group are attempting to plan something, but I'm afraid it's just too difficult.

I'm so glad John Partridge is in it, although Chris Copeland as Electra would be great too. I heard a nasty rumour that Michael Jackson was going to be in it! (Didn't believe it for a second...)

Miranda · 11-29-2002, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Agburanar
Love to, oh one of impeccable taste. Me and one of my friends in my Dance A level group are attempting to plan something, but I'm afraid it's just too difficult.

If you want to contact me my e-mail is wyldcat@talk21.com, please feel free!

I'm so glad John Partridge is in it, although Chris Copeland as Electra would be great too. I heard a nasty rumour that Michael Jackson was going to be in it! (Didn't believe it for a second...)

I heard dat too but its bull!!!! Chris was a great Electra- I saw him in it a couple of years ago with my best mate and it was so embarrassing. We both thought he looked well fit as Electra and wanted to get his attention so my mate suggested at the end when everyone's up and clapping we should shout Electra! At the top of our lungs. Anyway he's pretty close to us at the end and I'm thinking wayhey he'll hear us. My friend says on the count of three lets do it so after three up I leap screaming ELECTRA! at the top of my lungs when I suddenly realise my amtes still in the seat next to me as quiet as a mouse!!! Chris is killing himself laughing bcoz he realised what had happened- I could have died!! We met him after the show though and it was great and he was really lovely. I'll never forget that night though- THE SHAME!!!! Have you heard that Umoja- the musical that replaced Cats is closing (evil laughter as she feels ultimate revenge!) Maybe it will come back- audition with me if it does- I'd be scared to go alone. I'll email you properly soon Mx

11-19-2002, 07:35 AM	#1
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	Rollerskaters, Help Me Please! I'm doing a project on designing a device to stop wheel-lock (that's when wheels on quad skates rub against each other and cause accidents. You probably know what I mean). Please can ANYONE with ANY KIND of experience on Quad rollerskates (or in fact ANY type of skates) help me by filling this in, thanks! Which age group do you fall into? 8-12 13-15 16-18 19-24 25+ Are you a Quad skater? Yes No What type of skating style would you say that you use? Beginner Street Artistic Extreme Hockey Dance Other What colour are your skates? White Black Brown Blue Red Other Do you have any special accessories? No Skate cover Laser lights Hockey equipment Other How much does Wheel-lock affect you? Not at all Sometimes Often I keep falling over and have no teeth left. (Ok, maybe not that much!) Which of your wheels gets worn out quickest? Inside rear Outside rear Inside front Outside front What material are your skates? Solid Plastic Flexible plastic Leather Which of these does your skate have? Fitted boot (boot and trucks all in one) Loose boot (bolted to trucks) without gap Loose boot with gap under sole Mid-bar Low-bar Thanks, just leave out anythng which you don't know what I'm nattering on about! __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!!

11-19-2002, 11:37 AM	#3
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	So jealous. I spent fourteen years of my life preparing to be in that show (see the avatar?) and now it's closed. I either have to learn German now or give up. Yes, please do ask him that would be great! Also if he has any tips, pictures, signed programmes he could send me.... maybe not. __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!! Last edited by Agburanar : 11-19-2002 at 11:38 AM.

11-22-2002, 05:13 PM	#5
Ms. Undomial Custous Sanctus Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In your subconsicious.... Posts: 1,184	I have Rollarblades, not rollarskates. Which age group do you fall into? 8-12 13-15 16-18 19-24 25+ 13-15 Are you a Quad skater? Yes No no What type of skating style would you say that you use? Beginner Street Artistic Extreme Hockey Dance Ot her street or Artistic What colour are your skates? White Black Brown Blue Red Other black, brown, other Do you have any special accessories? No Skate cover Laser lights Hockey equipment Other no How much does Wheel-lock affect you? Not at all Sometimes Often I keep falling over and have no teeth left. (Ok, maybe not that much!) not at all Which of your wheels gets worn out quickest? Inside rear Outside rear Inside front Outside front the front and the back What material are your skates? Solid Plastic Flexible plastic Leather Fexible plastic Which of these does your skate have? Fitted boot (boot and trucks all in one) Loose boot (bolted to trucks) without gap Loose boot with gap under sole Mid-bar Low-bar ??? I hope that helped some! __________________ I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. - Dune Last edited by Ms. Undomial : 11-23-2002 at 09:20 PM.

11-23-2002, 09:19 PM	#6
Celandine Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 168	I hope this will help you 8-12 yes street other no sometimes outside rear flexible plastic ??? __________________ If you look in a mirror it surely would crack My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone You can do it a trot, you can do it at a gallop, you can do it at a rate so your heart don't palpatate, just don't be late, do the PUYALLUP and in the morning i'm makin' WAFFLES We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. Because, because, because, because, BECAUSE of the wonderful things he does. I am a banana. All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel, the monkey thought it was all in fun, POP goes the weasel Do you think Chelsey's smart? Texaco, star of the American Road! You can trust your car with the man who wears the star at the big bright texaco star!! TEXACO FOREVER!!! It's texaco.com http://www.texaco.com/texaco/

11-23-2002, 11:41 PM	#7
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11-19-2002, 08:00 AM	#2
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	I don't skate myself but my friend used to be in Starlight Express so I could ask him to help you out. He was always falling over but I think that might just be because he has no balance!!!! Miranda x

11-19-2002, 04:21 PM	#4
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	Like I'd ever get anything like that out of him- tight bugger!!!!! I wanted to be in the show too but then wham its gone- then I thought- hey CATS is cool and what happens???? Buggers!!!! I'll talk to him though- he might have some info for you but he's busy working in Taboo at the mo. Mx

11-25-2002, 11:42 AM	#8
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	Oh, you don't need to resist that urge here. Break into whatever you like! __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!!

11-28-2002, 06:41 AM	#9
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	OK, I guess there aren't that many skaters around here. Take note: it would be a mistake to release that roller-skating version of LotR..... Thanks everyone who gave me answers, please keep posting if you've got anything else you'd like to say or anything that could help. Cheers! (Rolling Stock, we're Rolling Stock...) __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!!

11-28-2002, 06:45 AM	#10
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	Audition- Just thought I'd let you know that there's an audition for the German STEX at Pineapple studios Langley Street London at 10am on Monday the second. I'll be there- I'm going for Pearl- perhaps you should come along- be nice to meet a fellow Mooter too!!! Mx __________________ There's only us, there's only this, forget regret or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way, no day but today.

11-28-2002, 11:30 AM	#11
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	Yeah, I read that in THE STAGE earlier today. dunno if I can get to London on the second, but I'll try. I don't think I'll go in for any of the parts though. I'd love to play Electra but although i can skate and took dance A level I'm only 18 and can't get that high accurately, I've got more of a poppa voice so i guess I'll wait twenty years or so before auditioning. I can't speak German although I know most of the German lyrics (have you seen the trailer on the StEx website? It's excellent) but I'm due to study stage management and technical theatre at Bristol Old Vic, so I'll get that sorted first. Also, are you annoyed by the way Cats always gets preference? Starlight closed waaaaay before Cats (unfortunately) with much less ceremony and now the Cats tour has started first. Annoyingness. But not as annoying as the prospect of a Starlight cartoon, that's really bad! Sorry about that, I'm just pleased to have found someone who is like-minded! __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!!

11-29-2002, 06:11 AM	#13
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	Love to, oh one of impeccable taste. Me and one of my friends in my Dance A level group are attempting to plan something, but I'm afraid it's just too difficult. I'm so glad John Partridge is in it, although Chris Copeland as Electra would be great too. I heard a nasty rumour that Michael Jackson was going to be in it! (Didn't believe it for a second...) __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!! Last edited by Agburanar : 11-29-2002 at 08:27 AM.