Stepin quads

wawa · March 15th, 2015, 12:36 AM

Hi,

Fro month we were working on a new stepin quad concept : https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=979344825410844

Crowdfunding is starting next month!

Walid.

the california kid · March 15th, 2015, 01:46 AM

Been around for ages, glad to see someone going old school and reviving the concept. I am in. Good luck

Armadillo · March 15th, 2015, 02:27 AM

WOW! I knew this could be done so much better than prior efforts turned out, as this version seems to be.

This has been a dream of mine for over a decade.
I have owned some that sucked. I have built some prototypes using velcro cinch straps bonded between plate and sole stiffener. I never quite got the interlock to be quite tight enough.

An athletic shoe that appears like, and seems to function, while walking, like a normal athletic shoe (sole flexes - not stiff) , but having an internal structure allowing the quick mating attachment of a typically normal functioning (truck swing turning) quad plate.
I am in love with it already.

What happens when sole wears thinner?
If I step in mud or dog poo does the locking mechanism get crapped up (attachment mechanism function)?

Does the sole stiffen up when the plate locks onto it, or does still flex & twist laterally, between the sole and the plate deck?
UPDATE: I see in the vid that plate deck matches size/shape of shoe sole, which is how I did my prototype as well.

Should be a big winner in the crowdfunding arena. Can't wait for the launch.

-Armadillo

HoneyBeeoftheValley · March 15th, 2015, 05:54 AM

Can't wait!

ascar larkinyar · March 15th, 2015, 04:26 PM

WHAT? is the locking mechanism? velcro? a track? pins and holes?

i have some of these...

steadyeddie · March 15th, 2015, 07:39 PM

I nearly broke my neck on a pair of Nash Cruisers. I'll stay the pessimist. I'm happy with a backpack.

JorisKB · March 15th, 2015, 08:49 PM

The mechanism looks like K2 in-step phenomen's one, a bit improved.

I got a pair of K2 in-step and I think Flaneurz worked well from this base to achieve something very reliable.

Mort · March 15th, 2015, 09:31 PM

It shouldn't be hard to do this at all. Its quite simple 2 studs up front and a locking mechanism in the rear is all thats needed. This appears to be able to modify any existing footwear for adding a quad plate to.

Can someone choose any plate for this? Or is it a fixed system? I would imagine you have a locking plate that is "mounted" to your skate plate of choice. Then that is able to lock into the sneaker with the hardware present.

JorisKB · March 15th, 2015, 09:49 PM

Mort, you got the idea. Your plate, your shoes, mount the plate, adapt the shoes, skate and walk.

And you can mix

oldspeedskater67 · March 19th, 2015, 05:26 AM

Sweet!!!!

wawa · May 28th, 2015, 06:37 PM

hi everybody !

The FlaneurZ quads are now available via kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...favorite-shoes

we're really excited about the crowdfunding campain

March 15th, 2015, 12:36 AM	#1
wawa Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Montpellier, France Posts: 39	Stepin quads Hi, Fro month we were working on a new stepin quad concept : https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=979344825410844 Crowdfunding is starting next month! Walid.

March 15th, 2015, 01:46 AM	#2
the california kid member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 602	This is a old concept Been around for ages, glad to see someone going old school and reviving the concept. I am in. Good luck __________________ All out of favors don't ask, Quote "Finn". Please do not ask me to hold something unless you are sure you are going to buy it.....

March 15th, 2015, 02:27 AM	#3
Armadillo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago, Near the Lake Posts: 5,719	WOW! I knew this could be done so much better than prior efforts turned out, as this version seems to be. This has been a dream of mine for over a decade. I have owned some that sucked. I have built some prototypes using velcro cinch straps bonded between plate and sole stiffener. I never quite got the interlock to be quite tight enough. An athletic shoe that appears like, and seems to function, while walking, like a normal athletic shoe (sole flexes - not stiff) , but having an internal structure allowing the quick mating attachment of a typically normal functioning (truck swing turning) quad plate. I am in love with it already. What happens when sole wears thinner? If I step in mud or dog poo does the locking mechanism get crapped up (attachment mechanism function)? Does the sole stiffen up when the plate locks onto it, or does still flex & twist laterally, between the sole and the plate deck? UPDATE: I see in the vid that plate deck matches size/shape of shoe sole, which is how I did my prototype as well. Should be a big winner in the crowdfunding arena. Can't wait for the launch. -Armadillo __________________ Rollin' on AIR Last edited by Armadillo; March 15th, 2015 at 06:10 AM.

March 15th, 2015, 05:54 AM	#4
HoneyBeeoftheValley Return beginner Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Attleboro, MA Posts: 181	Sweet! Can't wait!

March 15th, 2015, 04:26 PM	#5
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March 15th, 2015, 07:39 PM	#6
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March 15th, 2015, 08:49 PM	#7
JorisKB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Paris, France Posts: 232	The mechanism looks like K2 in-step phenomen's one, a bit improved. I got a pair of K2 in-step and I think Flaneurz worked well from this base to achieve something very reliable.

March 15th, 2015, 09:31 PM	#8
Mort Sk8 Ninja Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Huntington Wv Posts: 3,423	It shouldn't be hard to do this at all. Its quite simple 2 studs up front and a locking mechanism in the rear is all thats needed. This appears to be able to modify any existing footwear for adding a quad plate to. Can someone choose any plate for this? Or is it a fixed system? I would imagine you have a locking plate that is "mounted" to your skate plate of choice. Then that is able to lock into the sneaker with the hardware present. __________________ Home rink: Roll-A-Rama in Huntington Wv. "Focus on form and speed is a byproduct, focus on speed and falling is a byproduct." - Matguy

March 15th, 2015, 09:49 PM	#9
JorisKB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Paris, France Posts: 232	Mort, you got the idea. Your plate, your shoes, mount the plate, adapt the shoes, skate and walk. And you can mix

March 19th, 2015, 05:26 AM	#10
oldspeedskater67 "Old school style" Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern ky Posts: 311	Sweet!!!! __________________ Riddell 695 avengers natural fanjets. Riedell 395 customs avengers orange fanjets. 395 skunks avengers primo deanos. Riedell 265 probe zombie hawgs.

May 28th, 2015, 06:37 PM	#11
wawa Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Montpellier, France Posts: 39	hi everybody ! The FlaneurZ quads are now available via kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...favorite-shoes we're really excited about the crowdfunding campain

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