Rink Rat Wheels Part 93

[JMUDukes26]

In the long debate over who makes the best wheel, I felt I needed to try some rink rats. I got a demo set from a vendor that I use frequently, and I must say, when I first felt the wheel, it seemed a bit odd, even waxy. Upon hopping out on the court, I must say, I am now a believer. The wheels are exceptional, a perfect combination of grip and speed. Gotta hand it to Mike and the Rink Rat boys, I think they have a winner.

On a side note, I managed to lose 2 of the wheels... and had to run 2 dynasties in the mix.
Yes. I am an idiot.

Gary LaBelle
President
JMU Roller Hockey

[gpersch]

I have to agree with you. They are a great wheel, but they just don't hold up for me. I am 6'4" and 215lbs and I split them like they are the cheap $50 wheels. I am lucky to get 3 weeks out of them.

[BkHdTpShlf]

Which wheels are you using? Hornet, Hotshot, X or XX? Just wondering you might be on the wrong wheel for your height and weight.

Darrell Interbartolo
Boston Storm GM/Coach

[Defense1st]

Can someone please tell me where you can buy these wheels?

The only shop I have ever seen them in is Johnny Mac's in St. Louis and Get-Inline Hockey at US Blades in Detroit.

[BkHdTpShlf]

I think you can go to www.RinkRat.com and enter your zip code and it should give you locations of near by stores. If that don't work I would try to contact Mike Hunt and he should be able to help you.

Darrell Interbartolo
Boston Storm GM/Coach

[-venom-]

It's Michael not Mike :) lol

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by WRXRioT on 11/21/03 01:30 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

[Colby39]

Epuck.com has them as well, I think only in XX...

Lemieux fan 4 life

[rinkrat15]

Great conversation guys, listen email me anytime at [email protected] and I will help find a store near you, were in 80 stores around the country and getting more daily, I have said it over and over, just try them and you will never use anything else guys, just take the chance you wont be sorry.....Mike

National Inline manager for Rink Rat wheels.

[Defense1st]

Yeah and a buddy of mine told me that Torhs is selling them at their tournaments now for ONLY $80 a set. He wasn't sure what version they were to, so the could be the mid priced ones.

[gpersch]

HOrnets

[JMUDukes26]

Hey mike... wanna send me a couple more of the wheels i've got? I wanna get these damn dynastys off ny skates... drop me an e-mail, I'd like to figure out which model I have (they're demo's, green soft layer, clear hard layer, white cores...)


Gary LaBelle
President
JMU Roller Hockey

[MBurke]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the hornets for smaller, lighter players?

Mike Burke
Commissioner
Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association
http://www.ecrha.net

[-venom-]

nah, pretty sure that's a common misconception. I'm 6' 190 and I've been on Hornets since February.....

[rinkrat15]

None of our wheels have weight restrictions, Misconception guys...Mike

National Inline manager for Rink Rat wheels.

[MDE3]

Along those lines......I was at Marple Sports Arena(home of the Gladiators and run by CJ Yoder as GM now) and they are no longer stocking the RR wheels..........what's that all about?

[rinkrat15]

Thats news to me.

National Inline manager for Rink Rat wheels.

[MDE3]

was there on Friday and asked for some and they were out and said they wouldn't be stocking any more

[SpiderRat]

I was just there two weeks ago and they are selling them again. Maybe they were out of stock when you were there. Try again.

[MDE3]

I was there Friday night last week and the official word was they will not be stocking them anymore. I was at the Ironman which ran Friday Nov. 28 from 3:00 pm until about 8:30

[rinkrat15]

NO worries at all. When there ready to carry them again they know the number...

Take care

National Inline manager for Rink Rat wheels.