As some of you may already know, in-line skating is a major escape for me. When I blade, it takes hours upon hours, miles upon miles. It feels great before, during, and after the journey is complete. Unfortunately, my skates can’t handle it.
Yesterday, I received my third pair of skates in under a year. The first pair was paid for, while the second and third was exchanged due to manufacturer defect. The first defect involved the wheels splitting down the seams. The second pair of skates had the same problem, but instead of replacing the entire skates, the wheels were switched out initially. Later on, though, I had to bring the skates in because half of a front axel had fallen off. They found a replacement part, fixing the problem. Then, they noticed that the boot portion had torn from the skate. Hence, the second exchange under manufacturers defect.
It is not my intent to disrespect the company that makes the skates I am using. K2’s are the most comfortable, smooth riding skates I have ever used. Theoretically, a less fanatical skater would find the K2’s to be everything they want. Me? The guy at the repair shop summed it up:
“We should cut some aluminum around your foot and add wheels. That will probably keep you from burning through your skates before the end of summer.”
(BTW: The picture above was taken during a trip to Geneva, MN for Project: Earth. It was edited to emphasize the most dramatic, narrative portions, and describe the overall feel of the event.)
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