sk8 journal
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Saktes the Gates
It got to be done!
Met at Columbus Circle at 18:00 and skated through The Gates on narrow paths with relatively long stretch in Central Park. It would have been nice if we could do so during the daytime under a warm sunshine, but the park is way too crouwded during daytime and is not skatable at all.
It was a wonderful experience. I am not sure if the night effect was considered by the artist Christo, but was a bit mysterious and fun.
photos
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag3
Route: Central Park small paths.
Mileage: 8.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 30F (-1 C). Winds 10 mph, Events Clear, Humidity 49%.
It got to be done!
Met at Columbus Circle at 18:00 and skated through The Gates on narrow paths with relatively long stretch in Central Park. It would have been nice if we could do so during the daytime under a warm sunshine, but the park is way too crouwded during daytime and is not skatable at all.
It was a wonderful experience. I am not sure if the night effect was considered by the artist Christo, but was a bit mysterious and fun.
photos
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag3
Route: Central Park small paths.
Mileage: 8.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 30F (-1 C). Winds 10 mph, Events Clear, Humidity 49%.
Saturday, February 12, 2005
New Wheels // Christo's "The Gates"
Replaced the wheels of TR Mag3.
My favorite 80mm 83A wheels got worn out, so I've been using Trainer 80mm 81A wheels that came with TR Mag3 originally.
I never liked these wheels. They are soft but do not have good grip, and do not give me power when pushed.
Most of my major falls had happened when I was skating with these wheels.
Anyway, new wheels are Hyper 360 Micro 80mm 80a. They look strange, because the color of wheels is white.
But their performance is great. I should've replaced them much earlier.
Went to Central Park to experience the first day of Christo's "The Gates" project.
It is amazing. I am so lucky that I can be a witness of this great event.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag3
Route: Central Park Small Loop
Mileage: 5.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 40F (4 C). Winds 10 mph, Events Overcast, Humidity 75%.
Replaced the wheels of TR Mag3.
My favorite 80mm 83A wheels got worn out, so I've been using Trainer 80mm 81A wheels that came with TR Mag3 originally.
I never liked these wheels. They are soft but do not have good grip, and do not give me power when pushed.
Most of my major falls had happened when I was skating with these wheels.
Anyway, new wheels are Hyper 360 Micro 80mm 80a. They look strange, because the color of wheels is white.
But their performance is great. I should've replaced them much earlier.
Went to Central Park to experience the first day of Christo's "The Gates" project.
It is amazing. I am so lucky that I can be a witness of this great event.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag3
Route: Central Park Small Loop
Mileage: 5.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 40F (4 C). Winds 10 mph, Events Overcast, Humidity 75%.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Ouch !
Skated West Side Path in the afternoon.
The road condition was almost OK - still some puddle came from old snow.
The temparature was unseasonably warm.
It was a pleasant skating untill I stepped on a piece of wood (of course unintentionally).
Normally I do not fall at all when I hit an obstacle on a street, but for some reason, I totally lost my balances ... and fell. Luckly I did not fall from my knee. But I landed with my left shoulder.
My T shirt was torn and I have a good amount of raspberry on my left shoulder. I don't think I can wear clothes comfortably for a couple of days. Bummer.
Well, but no elbow an no knee damage is at least a good thing.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag3
Route: West Side Path etc.
Mileage: 12.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 52F (11 C). Winds 3.5 mph, Events Clear, Humidity 74%.
Skated West Side Path in the afternoon.
The road condition was almost OK - still some puddle came from old snow.
The temparature was unseasonably warm.
It was a pleasant skating untill I stepped on a piece of wood (of course unintentionally).
Normally I do not fall at all when I hit an obstacle on a street, but for some reason, I totally lost my balances ... and fell. Luckly I did not fall from my knee. But I landed with my left shoulder.
My T shirt was torn and I have a good amount of raspberry on my left shoulder. I don't think I can wear clothes comfortably for a couple of days. Bummer.
Well, but no elbow an no knee damage is at least a good thing.
:: DATA ::
Skates: TR Mag3
Route: West Side Path etc.
Mileage: 12.0 km.
Weather: Temp. 52F (11 C). Winds 3.5 mph, Events Clear, Humidity 74%.
