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February 4th, 2008, 05:07 PM
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Location: Portland, OR
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Biggest Indoor Roller Skating Rink???
Does anyone here know where the biggest rink in the country is located????
I am going on sk8 tour this summer and im trying to get a feel of the route im going to take... |
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February 4th, 2008, 05:13 PM
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Depends.. biggest rink or biggest skate floor?
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February 4th, 2008, 05:15 PM
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February 4th, 2008, 05:16 PM
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the biggest indoor rink in the world according to the Guiness book of records is Guptills in upper state new york, near albany, cant remember the actual city, begins with an L i think,,,,,,,,,,,its huge with complete side rink for figures and a kiddie rink,,,,,,,,i think its like 200 by 300 or something like that, i cant remember been a long time since i been there.
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February 4th, 2008, 05:22 PM
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Fueled by Twix!
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February 4th, 2008, 05:28 PM
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thats huge!!!! ya think they are still in bizzness some research is in order... |
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February 4th, 2008, 05:36 PM
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Lets all get Brainwashed
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jersey,where we outroll u on 45 Deg. Sk8boards
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It Keeps me Young. It keeps me in good health. It keeps me out of Trouble. It connects me to past generations, And the ones coming up. It keeps me in touch with my community. It challenges me , It Frustrates me, It comforts me. I GLIDE ON THIS MUSIC, I FLOAT ON THESE WHEELS.AND ....I'll be doing it till they put me in the ground. SKATING ........The other Drug!!!! |
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February 4th, 2008, 05:51 PM
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Man thats HUGE!! I think i might could actually skate while others just stood and rolled slow on that floor LOL! 
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February 4th, 2008, 05:58 PM
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The Skate floor at one of the USA's here was bigger. It did not have the extra floors for beginners and such. Unfortunaly they hacked about a 3rd of the floor off to make room for jungle gyms and laser tag. The place is a pit now, just driving past it your wheels get coated in gunk.
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February 4th, 2008, 08:51 PM
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Try Minnesota!!
I really like Roller Garden in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It's a suburb of Minneapolis. They say 10 times around is a mile. I think it's really big. Just got a brand new floating coated wood floor (not hardwood, though) in September. Plus there are four adult sessions during the week!! You can check out their web site at rollergarden.com. Nice regulars and good skaters, but then I haven't skated anywhere but here. (We have really good lakes, too, in the summer for water-skiing...bring your boat!! or were you the guy who thought he might have to sell his boat so he could afford to buy more skate equipment?...he he!)
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February 4th, 2008, 10:10 PM
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This thread makes me sad. I grew up skating on the biggest floor in the USA at Melody Skateland here in Indianapolis Indiana. The rink has since burned down in a suspicious fire. I miss that rink.. My favorite rink is Riverside arena in Livonia (Detroit) Michigan.. If you are on a road trip, check out that rink. http://www.riversidearena.com/
2 min video of melody - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_KUx...eature=related |
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February 4th, 2008, 10:20 PM
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yea i feel ya man Melody was sweet!!! 
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February 4th, 2008, 10:47 PM
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Not the biggest rink in the US, but the biggest rink I skated at was the Tacoma Roller Bowl. Closed in 1985.
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February 4th, 2008, 11:07 PM
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sister rink to Melody
Melody's floor was installed by a man named Tilly. He was the best in my opinion and he was from Texas. He passed away a few years ago and I ran into his best friend at Tampa's RSA convention.
Orbit's floor was installed by the same man. Our floor is 200 x 100 and fabulous to skate on. We always considered ourselves siblings to Melody because of the floor and were very saddened when Melody burned down. Holiday in Delanco New Jersey also has a 200 x 100 floor and is nice to skate on. I grew up there. Sandra Levin, Orbit Skate Center www.orbitskate.net Quote:
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February 4th, 2008, 11:14 PM
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YEA.........floor and rink size are important..........but if the music
is.......you know what........what good is it?? I guess you could always bring your ipod.......lol how'd ya like a wick'd size beautiful rink and get to go round and round to SOULJA BOYYYYYYY! or gramma on the organ.......lol. 
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February 4th, 2008, 11:47 PM
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February 5th, 2008, 01:23 AM
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what size was the rink you skated at in Indiana which you say was the largest. you would have to see this one in new york, i think its in latham new york. it was build by a family that owned a saw mill and the grandfather cut and laid all the boards witha rotunda floor. looks like an aircraft hanger. also has an alcohol free club and huge game room. the place is so large we went for practice and they ran world class free dance programs and freestyle programs at the same time. turned all the white wheels orange as it was stained in some areas of the floor. 1 Review of Guptlies Arena in LATHAM, NY ...Write yours here! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Largest skating rink in the county By Heather N. | Insider Expert | Rank: 3,732 Guptils is the largest skating rink in the county. It is a wonderful place to bring children as well as teenagers. Everyone is sure to have a great time. Guptils is open 12:30 to 5 P.M. on the weekdays and 7-11 P.M. on the weekends. It is $5.50 to skate in the afternoon and $6.50 for evening skate. Skate rentals are $1.50. I think these are very reasonable prices. There is always oldies music playing in the background which is fun for the parents. There is also an arcade and snack place. The arcade is large with plenty of games. The food is overpriced. Attatched to Guptils is a teenage dance club called Secrets. Ages range from 9-13 years old. First Review! Posted 09/20/05 at 12:17pm | Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) http://www.insiderpages.com/b/15225405094 heres a map of where it is.
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February 5th, 2008, 01:45 AM
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Go fast, turn left
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February 5th, 2008, 03:18 AM
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The Biggest Rinks 2 Just Alike! 40 miles apart
I have been to them in my travels numerous times,and the one in tyler,texas is where i suggusted for the sed's meet up etc.
tylerskateplex.com and sister rink in longview,texas. Tyler rink has indoor skateboard park also. You can skate there while you are rink skating. Bring your own helmet! Big side light,Tyler is where former miss america is from Phyliss George,all the women there real vain, good looking and no farmer john porkers. Outgoing. Never a dull minute. No casinos or gambling in Texas, and it is right in the middle of the Bible,Belt so they are well behaved. Skate for fun. Real popular! |
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February 5th, 2008, 04:08 AM
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everybody cut footloose!
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Location: HILLMAN, MI
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First time we'd skated where they had fog machines. wow! |
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