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Post by Wrench on May 2, 2007 20:29:48 GMT
The ball bearing is the bit inside your wheel that keeps it turning around the axle. It is basically where the spin is. New ones are usually a good thing.
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Post by Ceri on May 2, 2007 20:33:04 GMT
Aww, damn it, my post has gone again !! I was going to ask the same question as Krissi, so thanks, Wrench  Okay, my question of the day: the wheels of my left-hand skate seem to be veering inward when I'm skating. I can't get the skates to run straight when they are in line, so when I'm going forward I keep my right foot forward. Is this likely to be something to do with the wheels being too tight/not tight enough, or could it be something to do with my technique? |
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Post by Belle Pullman on May 2, 2007 21:08:07 GMT
sounds like it might be the axle? you know how the wheels are two front, two back, it's possible that one of the axles is twisted sideways. what happens if you push the skate (without a foot in it!) along a smooth floor? does it ruin in a straight line then?
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Post by Ceri on May 2, 2007 21:10:17 GMT
Good question...that's a good way of distinguishing between whether it's me or the skate that can't go straight  I'll check it out next time I get the chance, thanks! |
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Post by Wrench on May 2, 2007 21:10:36 GMT
It's also possible that one of the wheels on that axles is spinning smoothly, and the other one's stuck, making it try to turn in a circle.
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Post by jeremy on May 6, 2007 13:11:58 GMT
Wrench's answere is most likely the right one, The axle WILL bend however if you "grind" or try to slide to a stop sideways like an ice hockey player or blader. "grinding" as stated above is VERY damaging to the skate.
If the axels are misaligned, and they are steel...you will need to get them professionally repaired. If they aren't and it is the wheels sticking, then use WD-40 on all wheels and spin them free hand before re-donning them.
Plastic axels are common now a days, and are easily fixed with a hair dryer, and some effort...but be SURE you know what you are doing, else you will be buying new skates.
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Post by Ceri on May 7, 2007 18:56:57 GMT
Thanks again guys...I've taken a quick look at them, and we reckoned the tracks (I think) weren't on straight, so we loosened and straightened them up a bit...but I think I'll try splashing on some WD-40 next time I go out just to be on the safe side, and see if it helps ;D
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Post by Wrench on May 7, 2007 19:44:18 GMT
I've got a few spare cans in the car!
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Post by Ceri on May 7, 2007 19:49:10 GMT
We've got cans of it somewhere in the shed...there was one lying on the patio the other day...I think my dad finds plenty of uses for it ^.^
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Fuzzykit
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Post by Fuzzykit on May 17, 2007 22:58:53 GMT
^^; I have a question concerning quads, if I may.
After watching many a tutorial and reading about skates, I have decided that my trucks are too stiff- they don't budge an inch. And, as the tutorials correctly say, this makes 'lean' turning rather interesting. XD My issue is, do I loosen the front ones, the back ones, or should I loosten both to give them both mobility?
And what's the name of the wrench that I should be looking for? ^^;;
And I'm really paranoid about doing this after my dad told me that my skates weren't meant for that. But they're proffessional-like and all and match the fittings of the tutorials I've seen. I'm going to buy a kingpin wrench-type thing tomorrow. I think I also need to loosen my wheels slightly too, they're a bit stiff.
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I'll check it out next time I get the chance, thanks!
