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In article <1993Jan25.200135.2386@ncsu.edu> plheron@ecemw6.ncsu.edu (Pat L. Heron) writes:
> I'm new to in-line skating and own a pair of cool-blades. (If I was 
> more aware at the time, I probably should have been thinking
> AERO-blades).  Its getting time for me to replace my wheels, the 
> question is,  can I fit 908's on my cool-blade frames?  Will the 
> same bearings from my 808's fit in the 908's?  

All the in-line bearings are the same size.

> other random questions; 
> 
> 	Can someone please give me info regarding the Triange In-Line 
> 	Skating Club?

sorry.

> 	How can I get power into my understroke when doing a front 
> 	cross-over? 

Practice "speeding" up while making large arcs or circles of cross-overs.
Concentrate on getting a good "push" with each leg, not just a push/glide.
Play with your body stance (should be aimed inward of the circle, not
skewing out).  Think about the direction of your leg thrust, some sense
of pushing inwards and some pushing "backwards" will give you the best
speed.

Consider some speed skating lessons.

> 	I looked at the FAQ and I'm still a bit confused regarding 
> 	bearings.  Are all ABEC-3 bearings sealed, and thus slower than 
> 	ABEC-1 bearing, even though the #3's are better bearing?  If 
> 	not, who markets a better bearing?  How do they compare (price 
> 	and perfomance) with the bearings that came on my cool-blades? 

The AEBC rating refers the the alledged precision of the bearings.  The
ratings go from 1 to 7 (or so), with the 1 being the lowest rated grade
and 7 being high precision.  The higher numbers are best, but after a
bit of wear/tear and grit a 7 bearing might meet the specs for an AEBC-1,
so don't get carried away.

Most skate bearings are shielded with non-contact metal dust shields.
Only "training" bearings are actually "sealed" with rubber lip seals.
The seals will keep out water, but at the expense of more drag.

Rollerblade(TM) sells several grades of bearings.  Skateboard shops and
mail-order outfits also sell the same bearings.  One top brand is Powell
Swiss Bearings, which are only sheilded on one side, making for easy
cleaning.  Some of the shield designs are easy to pop off, some aren't.

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