Redneck Quadlines

[Reserector]

The story of how I built my own quadlines out of parts is here: http://www.southernskater.com/showthread.php?tid=24

Some video of the finished skates in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p0N1uv1qqs

These are perfect for excercising in the driveway. No more need to sweep it first. :D

[Reserector]

Help! I can't stop playing with my "new" skates. :tongue:
Seriously, I have skated them every evening since I built them. Good cardio workout, and so stinkin' much fun. Half the kids in the neighborhood want them. The other half of the neighborhood kids just haven't seen them yet. :D

I have worn the initial sharpness off of the wheels. No doubt from tight turns and t-stops here and there. I am trying to avoid t-stops with these now.

I have six more pair in reserve. You see, I went back to WalMart and bought everything they had left. They were $1.00 a pack. :) They originally sold for $19.95.

They also had the same deal going on Rip Stick wheels. $1 per pair. They came two to a pack with ABEC-5 bearings and a pair of allen wrenches. w00t! I bought all but a few pair of pink ones. Shoot, at less than $5 for a set of bearings, I could throw the wheels away and be money ahead.
I love a bargain. Converting my outdoor skates to quadlines only cost me $12 and some of my time.

If I had paid top dollar for this setup, I think I would be dissappointed in how fast the wheels looked worn.

[Sk8fever]

Very cool and resourceful! I think you've got a smart set-up, I don't care what they say about Mis'ippians!

I've got a long driveway, too, but I haven't had the nerve to get out there and do any tricks yet. It's always got sticks and leaves on it. I'd need to change up the skates I just bought today with new wheels. One thing at a time...

[Reserector]

Nothing wrong with a broom. In fact, sweeping is a good warm up exercise.
There are 70mm wheels that will fit what you have. Quadlines are certainly worth looking into, though.

[Elysarian]

That is amazing... I assume those are 9" wide-track trucks?

My fiancee thinks I'm mad for skating with ACS 651's (6.5" - mid-track) trucks on my skates...

I do however only have "normal" wheels on my skates, Belair Hockeys for indoor speed skating (it's how we roll where I'm from, we use what everyone else would consider an aggro setup for speed and session skating).

I have considered seeing if I could fit some 90 or 100mm inline wheels on my skates though for outdoors :)

[Pagan]

Man those are cool, I'm definately gonna build my own quad lines with skate board trucks, but I want to use them on 1/4 pipes and stuff.

[Reserector]

That is amazing... I assume those are 9" wide-track trucks?


They measure 5" from inside to inside of the wheels. The oveall axle width is about 7 1/2".
Even at that, the 98mm wheels can sometimes kiss the side of the boot, but barely.

I have already put alot of wear on these. Great excersise skate. They get alot of attention, too.
I tried them in the rink (wood floor), but they were very boggy.

If you can get wheels cheap enough, it is a fun project. If I had paid full price for these wheels, I would be very dissappointed at how fast they are wearing down. That may be because I shuffle aggressively. These wheels leave marks on the asphault like the RipStiks do. Not dark, but enough to let you know that you are leaving some urethane behind. :D

[Dec8rSk8r]

They look pretty cool. :) LOL at the kids bickering at the end.

[Armadillo]

Considering how pricey the Quadlines are, I really appreciate the frugal approach you took in accomplishing this excellent build design!!

-Armadillo

[skatedad775]

Who woulda thunk :rolleyes: great job :smile:

[Bill in Houston]

If you ever decide that you want to go faster, get something like Bont G3 wheels. Not too expensive, and they roll very well. Scooter wheels are nice and cheap, but roll terrrrrribly. A good inline wheel will ride a lot smoother, and go a lot faster.

Great work, by the way. Happy rolling!

[Reserector]

If you ever decide that you want to go faster, get something like Bont G3 wheels. Not too expensive, and they roll very well. Scooter wheels are nice and cheap, but roll terrrrrribly. A good inline wheel will ride a lot smoother, and go a lot faster.

Great work, by the way. Happy rolling!

Thanks for the tip. These DO require some effort, though not any more than the 62mm wheels that I was using.
I wonder how the g3 would hold up on quadlines. There are side forces involved that may be less prevalent with inlines.

[Bill in Houston]

Thanks for the tip. These DO require some effort, though not any more than the 62mm wheels that I was using.
I wonder how the g3 would hold up on quadlines. There are side forces involved that may be less prevalent with inlines.Hmm, good point... Scooter wheels are built to be pretty heavy duty... Have not looked at the hub on a G3 in a while.

[Reserector]

Hmm, good point... Scooter wheels are built to be pretty heavy duty... Have not looked at the hub on a G3 in a while.

I was mainly referring to the tire.