Anyone Tried Freeline Skates? - Snowboarding Forum

molecom · 11-18-2009, 08:45 PM

Greetings!

I am trying to get a jump on the next off-season here in the NJ, and was looking at various snowboard-like activities. I've looked at Freebording, but the issue I have with that is a hill is required, and although I have plenty near me, I would never go down them on a board as I would likely be squished by a car.

Then I found Freeline skates, and although they looked challenging they can be used better on flat ground. Has anyone else tried these? It looked pretty fun.

Thanks!

drunkinmonk · 11-19-2009, 01:29 AM

I have a pair. Took me a few hours to learn but once you do its pretty cool. I can get going pretty fast and even go up hill (slight 35 degree). You can kinda carve like a snowboard, also feels like a ripstik and surfing. Awesome to comute with cause they fit easily in your backpack. I'm selling mine if you're interested. 100 plus shipping. I Need a new snowboard.

BoulderEagle · 03-08-2010, 12:39 AM

My girlfriend and I have been riding Freelines since late 2006. A little hard to learn but super fun once you do! Their portablility makes them a great choice when I don't feel like hauling around my longboard. Downhill is where these really shine! Kinda sketch at first, but once you're comfortble on them you can carve like a snowboard and even slide(frontside and backside)!
There are thousands of Freeline vids on youtube. Flatland riding and tricks are the most popular but there are downhill and vert/park vids as well. To see the best US Pro Rider, search Mattie Tyce.

PBRrider · 03-11-2010, 03:13 PM

Those look awesome! I'd love to try them sometime.

jgsqueak · 03-26-2010, 09:09 AM

I have some sitting here in my office...$20 to cover the shipping/handling and they're yours. Let me know.

PBRrider · 03-28-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jgsqueak

I have some sitting here in my office...$20 to cover the shipping/handling and they're yours. Let me know.

That would be awesome! I PM'ed you just let me know what's up.

fredericp64 · 03-28-2010, 06:47 PM

Wow those actually look like madd fun!!! One question though, how do you stop while going downhill?...can you?

Anyone know where these are available at a good price?

PBRrider · 04-14-2010, 12:56 AM

Spent about 1.5 hrs starting to learn. These things are definitely not easy to learn, but the few time i did get a feel for what was going on it seemed pretty cool. I can't wait to actually get it down.

BoulderEagle · 04-15-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PBRrider

Spent about 1.5 hrs starting to learn. These things are definitely not easy to learn, but the few time i did get a feel for what was going on it seemed pretty cool. I can't wait to actually get it down.

Keep at it man! You'll get better everytime you ride them. Soon you'll be bombing the gnarliest hills you can find!

PBRrider · 04-15-2010, 04:21 PM

Ya, I'm definitely getting better I was out last night again and was pretty comfortable on them right away. I'm learning in a mostly empty parking garage at night so no traffic and I was trying out some downhill down the ramp to the lower floor and it was pretty sweet feeling when I would get it right. It's getting real fun real quick

11-18-2009, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
molecom Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12	Anyone Tried Freeline Skates? Greetings! I am trying to get a jump on the next off-season here in the NJ, and was looking at various snowboard-like activities. I've looked at Freebording, but the issue I have with that is a hill is required, and although I have plenty near me, I would never go down them on a board as I would likely be squished by a car. Then I found Freeline skates, and although they looked challenging they can be used better on flat ground. Has anyone else tried these? It looked pretty fun. Thanks! __________________ molecom - Candyman Extraordinaire.

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11-19-2009, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
drunkinmonk Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 94	I have a pair. Took me a few hours to learn but once you do its pretty cool. I can get going pretty fast and even go up hill (slight 35 degree). You can kinda carve like a snowboard, also feels like a ripstik and surfing. Awesome to comute with cause they fit easily in your backpack. I'm selling mine if you're interested. 100 plus shipping. I Need a new snowboard.

03-08-2010, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
BoulderEagle Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 45	My girlfriend and I have been riding Freelines since late 2006. A little hard to learn but super fun once you do! Their portablility makes them a great choice when I don't feel like hauling around my longboard. Downhill is where these really shine! Kinda sketch at first, but once you're comfortble on them you can carve like a snowboard and even slide(frontside and backside)! There are thousands of Freeline vids on youtube. Flatland riding and tricks are the most popular but there are downhill and vert/park vids as well. To see the best US Pro Rider, search Mattie Tyce.

03-11-2010, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
PBRrider Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 48	Those look awesome! I'd love to try them sometime.

03-26-2010, 09:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
jgsqueak Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 288	I have some sitting here in my office...$20 to cover the shipping/handling and they're yours. Let me know.

03-28-2010, 06:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	Wow those actually look like madd fun!!! One question though, how do you stop while going downhill?...can you? Anyone know where these are available at a good price?

04-14-2010, 12:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
PBRrider Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 48	Spent about 1.5 hrs starting to learn. These things are definitely not easy to learn, but the few time i did get a feel for what was going on it seemed pretty cool. I can't wait to actually get it down.

04-15-2010, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
PBRrider Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 48	Ya, I'm definitely getting better I was out last night again and was pretty comfortable on them right away. I'm learning in a mostly empty parking garage at night so no traffic and I was trying out some downhill down the ramp to the lower floor and it was pretty sweet feeling when I would get it right. It's getting real fun real quick