We ought to all get together someday and plan an Xtreme Ice Skating exhibition that would be part of a much bigger show, sort of like these guys: Read article What these guys did is help raise money for muscular dystrophy. This is a good way of helping people all while gaining credibility for our [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Doing the “Drunken Sailor” on ice. Called in polish “różyczka”
Posted: June 29, 2009 in Tricks, VideosThis video is really cool because it’s like watching a movie. It’s a movie about the natural progression of learning a new trick, namely the “Drunken’ Sailor”.
This dude can jump. What do you guys think?
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk talks about how to brand a business.
Posted: June 28, 2009 in business, Skateboarding, Sport, Tony HawkEvery day I look for information that might help me create solutions to help our sport take off. And here’s a little nugget I found on Tony Hawk that you might like. He talks about how to brand a business: Watch Video His tips are: 1. Keep control 2. Know your audience 3. Stay relevant
This video is a typical practice session. Jump, fall, and figure out what went wrong. But never ever give up! Watch jump video
Lets have a jumping contest. Everyone has until August 1st, 2009 to post a video of a Fakie 900°. That’s just a little over a month. Than we will have a poll on August 1st, where every one votes on this supposed Fakie 900° to see whether they think it’s a valid Xtreme Ice Skating [...]
Should “T-blades” be used for Xtreme Ice Skating?
Posted: June 27, 2009 in Sport, T-Blades, Xtreme Ice SkatingThe question is: should T-blades be used for Xtreme Ice Skating? My answer is NO! Xtreme Ice Skaters have complained that they have cracked from jumps and from doing the Dime Stop. It is best to use the conventional blade and blade-holder system that comes with the skate. T-Blades:
Julio from Spain, is the first Xtreme Ice Skater to do a FrontSide 720°. And for those of you who have been discussing the popular “Fakie 900″ topic, please watch for the height of Julio’s knees (they are at hip level), a valid Xtreme Ice Skating jump: FrontSide 720° by Julio
Rink management forbids Xtreme Ice Skater to do jumps.
Posted: June 27, 2009 in Jumps, Tricks, Xtreme Ice SkatingNathan (jesus – his nickname), an Xtreme Ice Skater from the UK, has been told by rink management he can no longer jump and do his tricks. We think this is unjust. Figure skaters have their own practice times and are able to perform “moves in the field” during public sessions. The rink should cater [...]
One of the big questions we’re trying to solve now is: Q: How does one further legitimize Xtreme Ice Skating as a sport? This original question came up when Ivan asked: “1. i think unless the sport became official sport, the rink management would hardly give any good response to the skaters. Well, this is [...]
