Victoria / Melbourne rinks and skaters

Bright Eyes · April 7th, 2008, 07:18 AM

Just interested to know who's from VIC is on the forum. I might come skating at you rink sometime.
Oh, and Merlin and I were taking over another thread talking about Caribbean.

Any Caribbean skaters - expect 'Skaterz Eltham' shirts on Saturday night - my friends love your rink

shok · April 7th, 2008, 07:27 AM

Wed mornings (oldies) + thurs arvos (empty rink). Caribbean.

Once I get better, I'll try other times.

Bright Eyes · April 7th, 2008, 07:44 AM

Eltham only has two (proper) night sessions now. Tuesday goes until 9.30 and Friday until 7.30 - 10. Oh, and Sunday's until 8 - but that doesn't really count... it's just an extension of the 'super session' 10am - 8pm.

merlin · April 7th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Yeah, OK here I am

You guys REALLY need to come on a Friday - probably 75% of the speed team skate Fridays; it's the best night of the week fer sure.

Plenty of us go Saturdays, but less than the Friday crew. I normally don't skate Saturdays because I train four nights a week already, and my wife and kids would forget what I looked like otherwise.

Bummer you've lost your Saturday night session - I seriously don't know why rinks are doing that? Saturday night is traditionally a big money maker...

Edit: Oh, and we always wear our club skinsuits and warm-up tops to sessions - so I see your lowly T-Shirts, and raise you our cool club skinsuits

Bright Eyes · April 8th, 2008, 05:28 AM

Eltham club is now 'Skaterz club' or something so they got all new skinsuits. I'm yet to see them. I haven't been a member of the speed club in about two years. I might go back when I'm finished school. For the moment things are too hectic.

They're the work shirts that all the staff wear haha - we don't seem to work in skin suits

Friday sounds really good - I'll suggest that too!

merlin · April 8th, 2008, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bright Eyes

I haven't been a member of the speed club in about two years. I might go back when I'm finished school. For the moment things are too hectic.

Your initials wouldn't be C.B. by any chance ?

Bright Eyes · April 8th, 2008, 06:45 AM

No, but I've got a friend who's C.B. Female. We used to compete together.

merlin · April 8th, 2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bright Eyes

No, but I've got a friend who's C.B. Female. We used to compete together.

Ahh, OK. Hopefully we'll run into each other some time.....let me know next time u lot are coming, i'll try to b there..

Bright Eyes · April 8th, 2008, 11:07 AM

I want to get down there, but I generally work the day after the Saturday session, and it's a bit of a hike home since it finishes at 11pm... and I don't have my own car to ship myself around

I definitely want to go, perhaps next holidays I may be able to organise myself

Bright Eyes · April 25th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Couple of weeks and my friend has his P's. You'll see me down there sometime soon

Any other Melbourne skaters?

Terry Hz · May 7th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Hey boys,

Craig's right, Friday's are the big ones!

There's still a few old schoolers hanging around! I, for one, am actually an ex-Dandenong skater but have been hitting up "The Bean" (aka Caribbean) with fellow shop buddies at random intervals. (although the Dandy games were soooo much better!)

Good to see some Eltham skaters too
C.B. wouldn't happen to be Claire, would it Brightey?

Bright Eyes · May 8th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Claire indeed

I could have gone to Caribbean last week but I was Dj-ing a session

and the mixer began to have a heart attack half way through :S not fun).

I do want to get down there! I swear haha!

merlin · May 8th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bright Eyes

I could have gone to Caribbean last week but I was Dj-ing a session ..... I do want to get down there! I swear haha!

Well, I'll be up your way this Saturday night for the Grand Prix ... why not drop in and say "hi". I'll be the tall blonde haired guy in Senior B trying hard to keep the short dark haired guy from kicking my ass...!!!

Terry Hz · May 9th, 2008, 01:41 AM

Hey B.E, do you slalom/freestyle skate?

Iloveskates · May 9th, 2008, 01:46 AM

im from vic, anyone know the address of these places?
i live in coburg
lol these places seem so FAR!

Bright Eyes · May 9th, 2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin

Well, I'll be up your way this Saturday night for the Grand Prix ... why not drop in and say "hi". I'll be the tall blonde haired guy in Senior B trying hard to keep the short dark haired guy from kicking my ass...!!!

Hey, sure! I skate Saturdays! Does the Grand Prix start at 5pm? I'll probably stay on for a bit if so and watch. Cheer on the home team. Ahh, haven't competed since 2005.

Terry Hz,
No, but I'd love to learn. I'm hoping to start slalom at the end of the year.

Iloveskates,

Bayswater
Bayside Blades
37 Scoresby Road
Phone: 03 9720 5980
www.rollercity.com.au/

Scoresby
Caribbean Rollerama
1298 Ferntree Gully Road
Phone: 03 9763 9122
www.caribbeangardens.com.au/

Eltham
Skaterz/Roller City
27 Susan Street
Phone: 03 9439 6566
www.skaterz.com.au/

They are just a few rinks that we've spoken about so far I believe.

Also look up: http://www.ozskate.com/locations_main.htm
They have a fairly extensive list as well.

Iloveskates · May 9th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Bright Eyes
Thanks so much

well that helped me and like..yeah!
i really cant wait to get back into my blading
getting new ones soon
what do u think for recreational?
im thinking of Seba FR1's?
please let me know..
oh yeah, and im looking for something that looks
sleek and sexy

haha.. thanks

Bright Eyes · May 9th, 2008, 11:42 AM

I really havent been in the skate market for awhile - my younger brothers old skates, and my trusty old K2s (my feet haven't grown since I was 12).
My friend recently bought some Seba's and he loves them

Best advice I can give you, is test them out. Try them on, make sure you're comfortable with the frame length, support, wheel size. And most importantly, the comfort!
If you're looking to save money, order in from overseas. I was looking at some Seba's recently, and I realised they were about $150 cheaper if I bought them from the states (yes, I did currency conversion heehee). It also helps that the Aussie $ is so strong. SO I suppose it's a good time to buy!

Iloveskates · May 9th, 2008, 11:54 AM

LOL!
well yeah im trying to save money!
there like $400 here, but i dont know how much they are
in the US. Ill have a look around on the websites
but

thanks alot
i really like them because they look awsome. The black ones
are really good looking..
Thanks a heap!

Bright Eyes · May 9th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Yeah, try them on over here and make sure you find the US sizing. Everyone in hockey these days orders from the states because it's that much cheaper.

April 7th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#1
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Victoria / Melbourne rinks and skaters Just interested to know who's from VIC is on the forum. I might come skating at you rink sometime. Oh, and Merlin and I were taking over another thread talking about Caribbean. Any Caribbean skaters - expect 'Skaterz Eltham' shirts on Saturday night - my friends love your rink

April 7th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#4
merlin Caribbean Speed Team Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 742	Yeah, OK here I am You guys REALLY need to come on a Friday - probably 75% of the speed team skate Fridays; it's the best night of the week fer sure. Plenty of us go Saturdays, but less than the Friday crew. I normally don't skate Saturdays because I train four nights a week already, and my wife and kids would forget what I looked like otherwise. Bummer you've lost your Saturday night session - I seriously don't know why rinks are doing that? Saturday night is traditionally a big money maker... Edit: Oh, and we always wear our club skinsuits and warm-up tops to sessions - so I see your lowly T-Shirts, and raise you our cool club skinsuits __________________ http://www.baysideblades.com.au Bayside Blades- Aussie Skate Shop

April 25th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#10
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Couple of weeks and my friend has his P's. You'll see me down there sometime soon Any other Melbourne skaters? __________________ Skates on my feet

May 8th, 2008, 08:28 AM	#12
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Claire indeed I could have gone to Caribbean last week but I was Dj-ing a session and the mixer began to have a heart attack half way through :S not fun). I do want to get down there! I swear haha! __________________ Skates on my feet

May 9th, 2008, 01:46 AM	#15
Iloveskates Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melb, Australia Posts: 8	im from vic, anyone know the address of these places? i live in coburg lol these places seem so FAR! __________________ <3 . banii

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April 7th, 2008, 07:27 AM	#2
shok Low Roller Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prahran, Australia Posts: 64	Wed mornings (oldies) + thurs arvos (empty rink). Caribbean. Once I get better, I'll try other times.

April 7th, 2008, 07:44 AM	#3
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Eltham only has two (proper) night sessions now. Tuesday goes until 9.30 and Friday until 7.30 - 10. Oh, and Sunday's until 8 - but that doesn't really count... it's just an extension of the 'super session' 10am - 8pm.

April 8th, 2008, 05:28 AM	#5
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Eltham club is now 'Skaterz club' or something so they got all new skinsuits. I'm yet to see them. I haven't been a member of the speed club in about two years. I might go back when I'm finished school. For the moment things are too hectic. They're the work shirts that all the staff wear haha - we don't seem to work in skin suits Friday sounds really good - I'll suggest that too!

April 8th, 2008, 06:45 AM	#7
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	No, but I've got a friend who's C.B. Female. We used to compete together.

April 8th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#9
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	I want to get down there, but I generally work the day after the Saturday session, and it's a bit of a hike home since it finishes at 11pm... and I don't have my own car to ship myself around I definitely want to go, perhaps next holidays I may be able to organise myself

May 7th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#11
Terry Hz skate shop boy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melb Posts: 3	Hey boys, Craig's right, Friday's are the big ones! There's still a few old schoolers hanging around! I, for one, am actually an ex-Dandenong skater but have been hitting up "The Bean" (aka Caribbean) with fellow shop buddies at random intervals. (although the Dandy games were soooo much better!) Good to see some Eltham skaters too C.B. wouldn't happen to be Claire, would it Brightey?

May 9th, 2008, 01:41 AM	#14
Terry Hz skate shop boy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melb Posts: 3	Hey B.E, do you slalom/freestyle skate?

May 9th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#17
Iloveskates Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melb, Australia Posts: 8	Bright Eyes Thanks so much well that helped me and like..yeah! i really cant wait to get back into my blading getting new ones soon what do u think for recreational? im thinking of Seba FR1's? please let me know.. oh yeah, and im looking for something that looks sleek and sexy haha.. thanks __________________ <3 . banii

May 9th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#18
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	I really havent been in the skate market for awhile - my younger brothers old skates, and my trusty old K2s (my feet haven't grown since I was 12). My friend recently bought some Seba's and he loves them Best advice I can give you, is test them out. Try them on, make sure you're comfortable with the frame length, support, wheel size. And most importantly, the comfort! If you're looking to save money, order in from overseas. I was looking at some Seba's recently, and I realised they were about $150 cheaper if I bought them from the states (yes, I did currency conversion heehee). It also helps that the Aussie $ is so strong. SO I suppose it's a good time to buy! __________________ Skates on my feet

May 9th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#19
Iloveskates Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melb, Australia Posts: 8	LOL! well yeah im trying to save money! there like $400 here, but i dont know how much they are in the US. Ill have a look around on the websites but thanks alot i really like them because they look awsome. The black ones are really good looking.. Thanks a heap! __________________ <3 . banii

May 9th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#20
Bright Eyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Yeah, try them on over here and make sure you find the US sizing. Everyone in hockey these days orders from the states because it's that much cheaper. __________________ Skates on my feet

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