Re:Wheel hardness - 17:11 09 Jun 06I think many people would argue that the heel brake is least efficient (ie argue against it). If you can use it properly, I'd say it out performs anything bar (possibly) the powerslide (which I can't do...)
Plus it's cheaper (wheel argument)
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Re:Wheel hardness - 18:09 09 Jun 06TheXtremeSporter wrote: In regards to heel brake....as a skate instructor I believe it is one of the least efficient ways of stopping at speedSorry Jason but no way!
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Re:Wheel hardness - 10:36 10 Jun 06Ahhh the great - divisive - heel brake debate.
I'm going to keep my heel brake on for a while yet at the least, but try not to rely on it so I can gain confidence in other techniques. I still find the t-stop a little tricky, although oddly, I get on well with the powerslide (but can only do it on one side). I've done the hockey stop once, though by accident. I find the motion for it is a bit like sharp parallell turns in skiing.
Thanks for the wheel recommendation Jason, when I finally say goodbye to my shrinking wheels I'll give those Hyper wheels a try.
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Re:Wheel hardness - 21:26 13 Jun 06ed! wrote: Wheel durometers vary from brand to brand.
It is easier and more accurate to compare duromters if they're made by the same manufacturer. e.g. Hyper Freedom wheels compared to Hyper Pro 250.
Agreed.
However, even when comparing wheels within a brand, it seems that the durometer rating - e.g. 82a - given is not the whole story. I was looking at Hyper wheels today in decathlon. On the packaging the manufacturers give a score out of ten for durability. There were a number of wheels within the hyper range that had an 82a rating. But the manufactures gave those wheels different scores out of ten for durability.
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Re:Wheel hardness - 07:13 14 Jun 06It's probably 'cos they don't really know.! Skate Monkey !
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Re:Wheel hardness - 10:12 14 Jun 06lemming wrote: It's probably 'cos they don't really know.
LOL - I think it's more to do with purpose too. The Hyper Pro250 wheels @ 84A are hard, but also long lasting. The compounds used are designed for outdoor hockey where grip and durability are of the essence.
With regards to race wheels, they can be hard, but not necessarily as grippy or durable.
I have some Hyper +Grip 85a wheels that probably wear down quicker than Hyper Pro250 84a.
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1. Buy some wheels, give 'em a go. 2. If you like 'em, use them, buy some differant ones in case they are better. 3. If you don't, sell them partially used to somone else, goto 1
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