tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post1387049482944988149..comments2024-01-16T04:38:10.648-08:00Comments on Coolred's Rant: So I bought myself some rollerblades....!!!Coolred38http://www.blogger.com/profile/07502256532402473484noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-53862145201496253842008-10-19T10:50:00.000-07:002008-10-19T10:50:00.000-07:00Good luck, and be careful! There's nothing mor...Good luck, and be careful! There's nothing more invigorating than resuming an activity one once enjoyed in the freshness of youth.marahmhttp://marahm.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-70446209217036600992008-10-18T20:37:00.000-07:002008-10-18T20:37:00.000-07:00I'm impressed with your ambition and bravery! ...I'm impressed with your ambition and bravery! Good luck and be safe.The Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071652918414242294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-34133012624973663702008-10-18T14:23:00.000-07:002008-10-18T14:23:00.000-07:00Damn! You ladies pointed out the obvious...I forgo...Damn! You ladies pointed out the obvious...I forgot padding...figured I had enough all on my own...sigh. Will get some post haste.<br><br>Something I have noticed about those that partake in outdoor sports here in Bahrain...Americans (or Europeans...hard to tell) are more than likely sporting safety equipment...such as helmets for biking, than any other nationality hands down. We have a labor force of thousands from India and Pakistan etc that get around on bikes...and Ive yet to see one of these men wearing a helmet. <br><br>Then again...I dont find many people here that seem all that concerned with their personal safety...or the safety of others.<br><br>Anyhow...thanks for the words of support...will keep you updated.coolred38http://www.blogger.com/profile/07502256532402473484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-26240026183090371942008-10-18T11:33:00.000-07:002008-10-18T11:33:00.000-07:00Dear Coolred! did you get some protective gear too...Dear Coolred! did you get some protective gear too? Like in the illustration of your future self? Wristprotectors are essential! when they became fashionable in the Netherlands the rise in broken wrists was astronomical! I've got the ellbow and knee-caps too.<br>Helps sooo much!<br>That said, I consider my rollerblades my second best toys (after my recumbent-bike) ever!!!!<br>Let us know how you're doing!Aafkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09208127027735552298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-43445184846616372432008-10-18T10:11:00.000-07:002008-10-18T10:11:00.000-07:00i love rollerblading. used to do it all the time ...i love rollerblading. used to do it all the time in the States. haven't since living in Bahrain, but saw some kids doing it tonight and i wanted to again.<br><br>it takes a bit to get the hang of it. don't give up... just make sure you have the appropriate padding for when you do go outdoors. :) taking a few falls is only normal... i can remember going down paths w/ hills, in the beginning, and would get to going so fast that it would scare me. but... that fear soon leaves when you get the hang of it. <br><br>breaking can be difficult, depending on what type of rollerblade you have. i used to have the kind where you only needed to move your leg forward and it would break you. w/ some... you have to actuallly lift your toes on the right foot so that your heel stops you.<br><br>good luck to you. :)Um Naiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079700156633283396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729473620051154675.post-4451028564123037362008-10-18T09:23:00.000-07:002008-10-18T09:23:00.000-07:00Good luck to you... I attempted roller blading a f...Good luck to you... I attempted roller blading a few years ago. Just like you, as a kid I was totally into roller skating. We lived on a steep hill in Cali and I eventually figured out flying down that hill without wrecking. However, as an adult on blades was a completely different situation, on FLAT! My neighbours asked me to practice somewhere other than our parking lot because I kept crashing into their cars. I havent been on them since. Maybe I should try again. Anyway, good luck! <br>-MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com