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'''For | '''For [[slalom]]:''' | ||
* Size from 72 mm to 80 mm | * Size from 72 mm to 80 mm | ||
'''For speed/endurance and distance:''' | '''For speed/endurance and distance:''' | ||
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* [[Luminous wheels]] | * [[Luminous wheels]] | ||
== Skates == | == Skates attention == | ||
All this has happened and can happen again: | All this has happened and can happen again: | ||
* Bring your inline skates | * Bring your inline skates | ||
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* [[Pocket shoes]] if you need to take public transportation | * [[Pocket shoes]] if you need to take public transportation | ||
== | == Other tools == | ||
* [[Torx/Hex wrenches]] 4 mm and 5 mm | * [[Torx/Hex wrenches]] 4 mm and 5 mm | ||
* One extra/spare backup [[frame axle]] | * One extra/spare backup [[frame]] [[axle]] | ||
* Camera for pictures and videos | * Camera for pictures and videos | ||
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== Human maintenance == | == Human maintenance == | ||
* Energy bars (sugar) | * Energy bars (sugar) | ||
* Drinks with | * Drinks with [https://www.verywellhealth.com/electrolytes-5211041 electrolytes] | ||
* [https://google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1GRdnYFOYFCVuQPyBvHaUsWdTQHjmFU1c&shorturl=1&ll=43.65612681184236%2C-79.3642242491211&z=12 Public Toronto Washrooms] | * [https://google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1GRdnYFOYFCVuQPyBvHaUsWdTQHjmFU1c&shorturl=1&ll=43.65612681184236%2C-79.3642242491211&z=12 Public Toronto Washrooms] | ||
* [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=19e_GF9xSHbWgKcA9lCMOXxW5h5a0fptJ&shorturl=1&ll=43.23947548018103%2C-79.87167465196228&z=12 Public Hamilton water fountains] | * [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=19e_GF9xSHbWgKcA9lCMOXxW5h5a0fptJ&shorturl=1&ll=43.23947548018103%2C-79.87167465196228&z=12 Public Hamilton water fountains] | ||
Revision as of 22:15, 4 December 2022
Unless stated otherwise on an event announcement, the following applies to all Toronto bladers events.
Agreements
By participating in a Toronto bladers event you agree to the following:
- Code of conduct
- Agreement waiver and release of liability
- No pets to be brought to an event due to safety reasons, city bylaws & chapter 349.
Wheels recommendation
For most regular activity we advise all wheels hardness to be:
- XFirm
- 85a or 86a
For slalom:
- Size from 72 mm to 80 mm
For speed/endurance and distance:
- 90 mm to 110 mm
For night skate:
Skates attention
All this has happened and can happen again:
- Bring your inline skates
- Nothing is broken/defective
- Clean your bearings or get new ones
- All parts are tight and secure
- Make sure the wheels are not angled/destroyed too worn out
- Use threadlocker such as loctite to make sure you axles do not come out while skating.
Protective equipment
In addition, city rinks and skate parks sometimes have their own requirements
- Sportswear to move freely (see clothing)
- Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts
- Pocket shoes if you need to take public transportation
Other tools
- Torx/Hex wrenches 4 mm and 5 mm
- One extra/spare backup frame axle
- Camera for pictures and videos
Night visibility
Some of the following:
- Blinking lights
- Reflective vest
- Luminous wrist/arm bands
- Luminous wheels for sure
Human maintenance
- Energy bars (sugar)
- Drinks with electrolytes
- Public Toronto Washrooms
- Public Hamilton water fountains
Vehicle parking
Note that almost all public parks have a free park location.
Consider car polling and parking fee share as well as using a scooter and store it in another skater friend vehicle during the event.
Public transportation
- TTC: Trip planner and app
- Go train: Trip planner and schedule app or Go Transit Train app
- Miway: Trip planer and app
- Hamilton: Trip planer and app