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I felt something new
16 years ago
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Yesterday at the track I felt something new, something that came as a suprise. It was the first day I got to skate on the track with my new wheels and bearings, and we did a team program skate, blah blah that was 30 minutes of hell. Then I started doing my own thing, what I did was skate the track, and going into the corner I pick up some serious speed, glide the back straight keeping that speed I gained, and blast through the second corner, and thats when I felt it. Frictionless, my other wheels were worn out and half of the bearings were seized so I never could get the speed as a new set of bearings gave me, I picked up so much speed that I felt more balanced through the corner, I just wish my family would just come out once and see what I'm up to 3 times a week
Its hard to describe how it feels, but it felt amazing and so fast, I like it when I discover something small that turns out to be a big deal to me
Its hard to describe how it feels, but it felt amazing and so fast, I like it when I discover something small that turns out to be a big deal to me
I used to push my self to extremes to get that rush, some of the stuff was great and some not so great. Sounds to me like you've got a fantastic outlet, once you've repaired and tweeked your wheels...hehe...
Recognizing the little things that make you feel good in big ways is important. Just don't hospitalize your self.
I'm just remembering the last journal you mentioned how banged up you got and that was much slower I'll bet.
I know if I had my way would break the sound barrier or better yet the speed of light if I could. The thought of that kind of momentum you can be consciously aware of is scintillating.
But yeah tweak those wheels and bearings and see what you can get out your legs just don’t forget you can’t fly so don’t loose touch with the ground eh.
but it seems like
Slower Speeds - hurts more, risk of breaking bones due to a more direct impact with the ground
Higher Speeds - grinding along the cement to a stop, skin gone, hurts less
What I need to do is go to the world championships, but my wallet is too light for that one.