r/ChandlerAZ • u/radraze2kx • 13d ago

Anybody here rollerskate / inline skate outdoors?

I love inline skating but I don't like skating at rinks. I prefer the open air and not being confined to a circle. Is there anybody here that goes skating at parks like Tempe Town Lake or urban skating? Or anyone practice slalom?

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u/hEavycreamwetdreem 13d ago

I love skating at Tempe Town lake ! That bike path that leads to the freeways (idk what it's called) is always empty and it's perfect for exercising I also like to skate up and down Pecos trial in Ahwatukee .... Again because there are no people lol Nyehehe the path is all mine

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u/radraze2kx 13d ago edited 13d ago

Do you go even around this time of year when it's pretty hot outside? I'm just looking to join some people even if just jamming to our own music on headphones.

I used to be the owner of the "Devaskation" meetup group but I moved away and couldn't afford to maintain the group sigh

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u/hEavycreamwetdreem 13d ago

Honestly life has been so busy I haven't been able to go out and blade in months But during this time of year I will go,...... At NIGHT !!!!

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u/radraze2kx 13d ago

Yea I feel that to my core. I noticed last night it was only 75°F at 10PM and I thought "this would be a good time to use my light up wheels"... Problem is I live in maricopa, but I work in Mesa haha.

Well, if you ever go and don't mind company, let me know!

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u/hEavycreamwetdreem 13d ago

Definitely!! I need to make some time to bust out the speedy boots soon I will hit you up

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u/radraze2kx 13d ago

My largest wheels are 80mm but I've always thought about getting speed skates with 125mm's.

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u/hEavycreamwetdreem 13d ago

I didn't know what I was getting myself into with the 125mm wheels 😅 and they have no breaks !! I just went from the standard casual skate to those big boys cause I was feeling bold haha I love them so much though, you can go so fast !!

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u/radraze2kx 13d ago

I love going fast. Maybe I'll get a frame and wheels for my existing boots. I have a pair converted to ice skates and a pair dedicated for just urban/freestyle (non-aggressive)