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Inline skating

CarlosBarahona — 2008-12-12 00:34:39

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	+ ------ + ''2008-12-12 00:34:39'' [[nbsp]] I love blading to and from pretty much everywhere on campus, but you defnitely need to learn the do and don't paths around. Luckily as UC (Under Construction) Davis is always redoing some path or road on campus, things are improving. I have to say though, the stretch between Silo and Kemper has always killed me. I vaguely remember them doing contruction their last year, and now I typically come from a different direction. Has it gotten better? --["Users/CarlosBarahona"]

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ElleWeber — 2008-07-15 16:55:19

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- ''I frequently wear my rollerblades while going up and down lecture hall steps, or other such places. People think I'm crazy. Also, if you're going to rollerblade inside the MU, don't go near the area by Information Desk because they'll tell you you're breaking the rules. Also, the bike path along ["Russell" Russell Blvd] can be a challenge to skate in the winter when it's wet, because the path is saturated with olive oil so you'll get no traction.'' --["KenBloom"]	+ ''I frequently wear my rollerblades while going up and down lecture hall steps, or other such places. People think I'm crazy. Also, if you're going to rollerblade inside the MU, don't go near the area by Information Desk because they'll tell you you're breaking the rules. Also, the bike path along ["Russell" Russell Blvd] can be a challenge to skate in the winter when it's wet, because the path is saturated with olive oil so you'll get no traction.'' --["Users/KenBloom"]
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- ''2007-03-19 10:27:43'' [[nbsp]] I got bitten by the roller-blading bug last spring. I got a pair at Target for $15, which fit perfectly into my budget; I imagine they aren't high quality. Granted, I've only used them twice since then so I don't know how well they endure with regular use, but that's probably the best bet for a beginner like me looking to get out every once in a while. --["ElleWeber"]	+ ''2007-03-19 10:27:43'' [[nbsp]] I got bitten by the roller-blading bug last spring. I got a pair at ["Target"] for $15, which fit perfectly into my budget; I imagine they aren't high quality. Granted, I've only used them twice since then so I don't know how well they endure with regular use, but that's probably the best bet for a beginner like me looking to get out every once in a while. --["Users/ElleWeber"]

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CovertProfessor — 2007-12-23 18:55:46

I like the singular better

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- Seems like the ["greenbelts"] would make great places to inline skate; there are definitely people out there doing it.	+ Seems like ["the greenbelt"] would make great places to inline skate; there are definitely people out there doing it.

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CovertProfessor — 2007-12-23 18:53:38

suggestion for place to skate; this entry needs info about where to buy.

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	+ Seems like the ["greenbelts"] would make great places to inline skate; there are definitely people out there doing it. +

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KevinChin — 2007-07-24 23:00:26

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	+ + ''The ["Arboretum"] may seem like a wonderful place to skate--and it is, almost--but be warned that the pavement is crappy in enough places to make for injury if you're not ''really'' careful. ["Bicycles" Bike] it first to get an idea of where the bad parts are.'' --["Users/KevinChin"]

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JabberWokky — 2007-03-19 10:34:45

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- You may remember inline skating or "rollerblading" from back when everybody sported pump shoes, snap-bracelets, and neon was "in." However, inline skating is an enjoyable method of ["Transportation" alternative transportation] here in Davis, and is also a great way to ["Outdoor Activities" get out] and see the city. From nerdy ["engineering students"] to ["ARC" super-fit] athletic gods, skaters come in all shapes in sizes here in Davis.	+ You may remember '''inline skating''' or "'''rollerblading'''" from back when everybody sported pump shoes, snap-bracelets, and neon was "in." However, inline skating is an enjoyable method of ["Transportation" alternative transportation] here in Davis, and is also a great way to ["Outdoor Activities" get out] and see the city. From nerdy ["engineering students"] to ["ARC" super-fit] athletic gods, skaters come in all shapes in sizes here in Davis.

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MikeIvanov — 2007-03-19 10:28:17

Renamed from "Rollerblading"

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	+ You may remember inline skating or "rollerblading" from back when everybody sported pump shoes, snap-bracelets, and neon was "in." However, inline skating is an enjoyable method of ["Transportation" alternative transportation] here in Davis, and is also a great way to ["Outdoor Activities" get out] and see the city. From nerdy ["engineering students"] to ["ARC" super-fit] athletic gods, skaters come in all shapes in sizes here in Davis. + + Inline skating here in Davis is usually quite easy due to the relative flatness of the terrain. The only problems you're likely to encounter as a skater is the occasional poorly paved street, as skates are much more sensitive to road conditions than ["Bicycles" bikes] are. + + One common misconception about inline skates is that they are slow or inconvenient, and that ["Bicycles" bicycles] are much easier to deal with. Bikes can be faster than inline skates and take less energy to use. However, this is not necessarily a good thing. You get more exercise skating around than you ever would on a ["Bicycles" bike], and with practice your speed will improve to the point where you will easily outpace average bikers. + + = Getting started = + To get started blading you'll need to pick up a pair of skates. You can get them at a number of places, but a used pair would probably do just fine. After you pick up a pair, take it slow. There's no need to try them out on ["Campus"] right away. Once you become comfortable skating around a safe area, take them on ["Campus"] with you. '''Always''' be alert while on skates on ["Campus"] as it is a zoo of people. Take it slow, and with time you will learn to navigate the swarms of people easily. + + = Great places to skate = + Aside from using inline skates to get around, they can be used for more casual recreational purposes. A great place to check out is ["Davis Skate"] -- a group of skaters who meet weekly to sail around Davis. All levels of skaters can go and have an enjoyable evening. + + ''I frequently wear my rollerblades while going up and down lecture hall steps, or other such places. People think I'm crazy. Also, if you're going to rollerblade inside the MU, don't go near the area by Information Desk because they'll tell you you're breaking the rules. Also, the bike path along ["Russell" Russell Blvd] can be a challenge to skate in the winter when it's wet, because the path is saturated with olive oil so you'll get no traction.'' --["KenBloom"] + + [[Comments]] + ------ + ''2007-03-19 10:27:43'' [[nbsp]] I got bitten by the roller-blading bug last spring. I got a pair at Target for $15, which fit perfectly into my budget; I imagine they aren't high quality. Granted, I've only used them twice since then so I don't know how well they endure with regular use, but that's probably the best bet for a beginner like me looking to get out every once in a while. --["ElleWeber"]