sk8 journal
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
New Skates (Salomon 2004 model) have arrived, but...
Salomon 2004 model skates that I placed an order and put in backordered arrived.
As soon as I took skates out from the box, noticed that wheels looked so large.
I realized wrong skates were delivered. Instead of Salomon Pilot 9 Titalium (80MM 81A), Salomon Pilot 9 Pro equipped wtih 84MM 83A wheels were shipped.
Pro model costs about $50 more but these are not the model I intededed, so planned to retrun & exchange (what a work I need to do...). An idea came to my mind - why don't I try these skates before return, I may like them. If so, I do not have to go through entire return process etc. It was sprinkiling earlier but road became dry, so I rushed myself to go on a street.
Skated about 4 miles or so. In the beginning, they felt so difficult. Because of long frame, small turns, crossing, transposition were difficult. Skating straight was great. And they are so light. The frame (extruded aluminium 275mm) weighs only 210.5 grammes according to Salomon website.
I kind of liking these skates, so I may keep 'em. I would like to try one more time to make final decision.
:: DATA ::
Skates: PILOT 9 PRO
Course: West Side Highway: Chelsea Piers r/t
Run: 6.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 40F (4.5C). Winds 13 mph, Events Overcast, High humidity (83%).
Salomon 2004 model skates that I placed an order and put in backordered arrived.
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As soon as I took skates out from the box, noticed that wheels looked so large.
I realized wrong skates were delivered. Instead of Salomon Pilot 9 Titalium (80MM 81A), Salomon Pilot 9 Pro equipped wtih 84MM 83A wheels were shipped.
Pro model costs about $50 more but these are not the model I intededed, so planned to retrun & exchange (what a work I need to do...). An idea came to my mind - why don't I try these skates before return, I may like them. If so, I do not have to go through entire return process etc. It was sprinkiling earlier but road became dry, so I rushed myself to go on a street.
Skated about 4 miles or so. In the beginning, they felt so difficult. Because of long frame, small turns, crossing, transposition were difficult. Skating straight was great. And they are so light. The frame (extruded aluminium 275mm) weighs only 210.5 grammes according to Salomon website.
I kind of liking these skates, so I may keep 'em. I would like to try one more time to make final decision.
:: DATA ::
Skates: PILOT 9 PRO
Course: West Side Highway: Chelsea Piers r/t
Run: 6.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 40F (4.5C). Winds 13 mph, Events Overcast, High humidity (83%).
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
ROXY
Temparature rose to 60F, so, skated West Side H'way in the late afternoon.
Nice to skate under warm weather.
Went to the Roxy at night.
It was fun to see friends, however, the rink was over crowded and I did not enjoy very much.
Skated back home around midnight. It was sprinkling, but temparature was moderate and enjoyed skating.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3 (afternoon), Speedster 2 (evening)
Course: West Side Higyway: 15th St. r/t, then Chelsea Piers r/t, Roxy laps
Run: 19.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 50F (10C). Winds 8 mph, Events Overcast, some rain, Regular humidity (54%).
Temparature rose to 60F, so, skated West Side H'way in the late afternoon.
Nice to skate under warm weather.
Went to the Roxy at night.
It was fun to see friends, however, the rink was over crowded and I did not enjoy very much.
Skated back home around midnight. It was sprinkling, but temparature was moderate and enjoyed skating.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3 (afternoon), Speedster 2 (evening)
Course: West Side Higyway: 15th St. r/t, then Chelsea Piers r/t, Roxy laps
Run: 19.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 50F (10C). Winds 8 mph, Events Overcast, some rain, Regular humidity (54%).
Sunday, March 21, 2004
All Skaters are Friend
Very windy but sunshine is nice and road condition was dry, so no reason not to skate.
Went to Central Park in the afternoon. Saw some friends and chatted a bit. Then skated "Skate Circle" while listening selected dance music by MP3 player.
One of my friends was teaching skating to a new skater, who is a beginer. According to him, she (a new skater) became much better in these 30 minutes and he was so proud of it. We, NYC skaters, are very friendly.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3
Course: Central Park: Small Loop 1 lap, Skate Circle etw.
Run: 6 km.
Weather: Temp. 45F (7C). Winds 20 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (50%).
Very windy but sunshine is nice and road condition was dry, so no reason not to skate.
Went to Central Park in the afternoon. Saw some friends and chatted a bit. Then skated "Skate Circle" while listening selected dance music by MP3 player.
One of my friends was teaching skating to a new skater, who is a beginer. According to him, she (a new skater) became much better in these 30 minutes and he was so proud of it. We, NYC skaters, are very friendly.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3
Course: Central Park: Small Loop 1 lap, Skate Circle etw.
Run: 6 km.
Weather: Temp. 45F (7C). Winds 20 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (50%).
Saturday, March 20, 2004
Spring has come
Today is the First Day of Spring - seems to be there still be a remaining of winter though, sunshine is nice and that makes me smile.
AM was little bit windy but became calm in the afternoon. There are quite lot of people in Central Park due to nice weather.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side H'way: Chelsea Piers R/T, Central Park: Small Loop 2 lapｓs, Skate Circle etw.
Run: 14.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 47F (8C). Winds 9 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (55%).
Today is the First Day of Spring - seems to be there still be a remaining of winter though, sunshine is nice and that makes me smile.
AM was little bit windy but became calm in the afternoon. There are quite lot of people in Central Park due to nice weather.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side H'way: Chelsea Piers R/T, Central Park: Small Loop 2 lapｓs, Skate Circle etw.
Run: 14.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 47F (8C). Winds 9 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (55%).
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Gray Day
Supposed to be nice today according to weather forcast, but it turned to a gray day. Colder than thses couple of days, disappointed. Instead of long city run, made short distance run twice.
Placed an order of Salomon 2004 model skates, "PILOT 9 Titalium" .
These skates' boots are a bit shorter than ordinary trainer skates. Order status is back order to April 1st. I can't wait !!
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side H'way: Chelsea Piers R/T, Central Park: Small Loop 1 lap.
Run: 11.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 38F (3C). Winds 8 mph, Events Overcast, Regular humidity (45%).
Supposed to be nice today according to weather forcast, but it turned to a gray day. Colder than thses couple of days, disappointed. Instead of long city run, made short distance run twice.
Placed an order of Salomon 2004 model skates, "PILOT 9 Titalium" .
These skates' boots are a bit shorter than ordinary trainer skates. Order status is back order to April 1st. I can't wait !!
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side H'way: Chelsea Piers R/T, Central Park: Small Loop 1 lap.
Run: 11.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 38F (3C). Winds 8 mph, Events Overcast, Regular humidity (45%).
Saturday, March 13, 2004
Windy Day
Clear, not too cold, but windy.
Changed Mag Elite 3 wheels from Hyper 76mm to Salomon Racer wheels (80mm - 83A) and micro bearings.
Skated Central Park, where wind is less stronger than other areas, little bit. These wheels + micro bearings are very fast but Mag Elite 3 is really physically heavy skates to me. My legs started feeling tired only 3 miles of skating.
:: DATA ::
Skates: Mag Elite 3
Course: Central Park: Small Loop 2 laps + Bandshell few laps.
Run: 9.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 37F (2.8C). Winds 13 mph (Gust 24mph), Events Clear, Comfortable humidity (36%).
Clear, not too cold, but windy.
Changed Mag Elite 3 wheels from Hyper 76mm to Salomon Racer wheels (80mm - 83A) and micro bearings.
Skated Central Park, where wind is less stronger than other areas, little bit. These wheels + micro bearings are very fast but Mag Elite 3 is really physically heavy skates to me. My legs started feeling tired only 3 miles of skating.
:: DATA ::
Skates: Mag Elite 3
Course: Central Park: Small Loop 2 laps + Bandshell few laps.
Run: 9.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 37F (2.8C). Winds 13 mph (Gust 24mph), Events Clear, Comfortable humidity (36%).
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Perfect Skating Weather
Mostly clear, warm, calm wind - a perfect skating weather conditon.
Skated in two parts.
1. Early afternoon... skated W-side H'way to "Dog Run". with regular skates on.
2. Late afternoon... skated W-side H'way to 72nd Pier with Mag Elite 3.
It has been probably abount 8 monts since last time I wore Mag Elite.
These skates are equipped with pretty hard fraomes and difficult to manupulate. But they have great stability. I think I like these skates more than before.
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3 (daytime), Mag Elite 3
Course: West Side Highway: Clarkson St. (Dog Run) - 72nd Pier
Run: 16.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 55F (13C). Winds 6 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (45%).
Mostly clear, warm, calm wind - a perfect skating weather conditon.
Skated in two parts.
1. Early afternoon... skated W-side H'way to "Dog Run". with regular skates on.
2. Late afternoon... skated W-side H'way to 72nd Pier with Mag Elite 3.
It has been probably abount 8 monts since last time I wore Mag Elite.
These skates are equipped with pretty hard fraomes and difficult to manupulate. But they have great stability. I think I like these skates more than before.
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3 (daytime), Mag Elite 3
Course: West Side Highway: Clarkson St. (Dog Run) - 72nd Pier
Run: 16.5 km.
Weather: Temp. 55F (13C). Winds 6 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (45%).
Sunday, March 07, 2004
SMS
Another great SMS (Sunday Morning Skate).
Met buddy skaters at Columbus Circle at 11:00.
Skated toward south via Broadway. Short rest at Washington Sq. Park, then skated down to Battery Park.
After short break, made turn to east and stopped by Pier 17.
Then we skated up to east village and had a great brunch at a restaurant at St. Marks Pl. on 1st Ave.
After food, skated up to Central Park, then spent some time at around the Bandshell area etc.
Picture
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3
Course: Manhattann excursion : Central Park, Battery Park, Pier 17, East Village, Central Park
Run: 25 km.
Weather: Temp. 51F (11C). Winds 8 mph, Events Clear, Normal humidity (40%).
Another great SMS (Sunday Morning Skate).
Met buddy skaters at Columbus Circle at 11:00.
Skated toward south via Broadway. Short rest at Washington Sq. Park, then skated down to Battery Park.
After short break, made turn to east and stopped by Pier 17.
Then we skated up to east village and had a great brunch at a restaurant at St. Marks Pl. on 1st Ave.
After food, skated up to Central Park, then spent some time at around the Bandshell area etc.
Picture
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3
Course: Manhattann excursion : Central Park, Battery Park, Pier 17, East Village, Central Park
Run: 25 km.
Weather: Temp. 51F (11C). Winds 8 mph, Events Clear, Normal humidity (40%).
Thursday, March 04, 2004
Midnight Skate (March 03, 2004)
Skated in Central Park around the lunch time. Nice sunshine, calm wind felt nice'n' peace.
Skated at the Roxy from 20:00 to 23:40. The Roxy opens @ 20:00, and it was so less crowed, the rink felt pretty large. I have never been at the Roxy so eary. Practiced dance steps that made my leg mustle a bit tired.
Skated back home via West Side High Way. It was 57F ! The midnight skate was so much fun !!
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3 (daytime), Speedster 2 (Roxy)
Course: Central Park: Bandshell, Sk. Circle, The Roxy
Run: 13 km.
Weather: Temp. 53F (12C). Winds 7 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (48%).
Skated in Central Park around the lunch time. Nice sunshine, calm wind felt nice'n' peace.
Skated at the Roxy from 20:00 to 23:40. The Roxy opens @ 20:00, and it was so less crowed, the rink felt pretty large. I have never been at the Roxy so eary. Practiced dance steps that made my leg mustle a bit tired.
Skated back home via West Side High Way. It was 57F ! The midnight skate was so much fun !!
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3 (daytime), Speedster 2 (Roxy)
Course: Central Park: Bandshell, Sk. Circle, The Roxy
Run: 13 km.
Weather: Temp. 53F (12C). Winds 7 mph, Events Clear, Regular humidity (48%).
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
66F !
It has been busy all day. I was not planning to skate today, but the temparature rose to 66F in the late afternoon. I could not find any reason not to take this opportunity.
So skated a bit. Skated littel bit for W. Side H'way then went to Central Park.
Did some practice @ Bandshell.
Felt greeeat !
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side H'way 72st - Central Park
Run: 6 km.
Weather: Temp. 66F (18C). Winds 12 mph, Events Clear, High humidity (71%).
It has been busy all day. I was not planning to skate today, but the temparature rose to 66F in the late afternoon. I could not find any reason not to take this opportunity.
So skated a bit. Skated littel bit for W. Side H'way then went to Central Park.
Did some practice @ Bandshell.
Felt greeeat !
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side H'way 72st - Central Park
Run: 6 km.
Weather: Temp. 66F (18C). Winds 12 mph, Events Clear, High humidity (71%).
Monday, March 01, 2004
Calm
What nice thing skating out is calm wind.
Moderate temparature and calm wind made today's cruising perfectly enjoyable.
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side High Way : Ground Zero - 72nd Pier round trip
Run: 18.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 50F (10C). Winds 4.5 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (27%).
What nice thing skating out is calm wind.
Moderate temparature and calm wind made today's cruising perfectly enjoyable.
:: DATA ::
Skate: TR Mag 3
Course: West Side High Way : Ground Zero - 72nd Pier round trip
Run: 18.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 50F (10C). Winds 4.5 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (27%).
