Controlled Accidents Num. 4, Rollerblade Solo Testing, Mizu Blading

This is me testing out the new Rollerblade Solo Skate which hits stores January 09′. After my first grind I fell in love, then immediately started filming not even 10 minutes after I strapped them on and put little grooves in the Soul Plates. During this session alot of tricks that I used to do back in 97′-98′ began to come back naturally. Switch Torque was the one I was most excited about. I did a switch torque then fakie 270 front torque line which was not shown because I didn’t like the way my right foot came off, but you will be seeing more of them in the future. True torque comeback? New info soon to come on the New Rollerblade Solo, my experience with them, and other torque news.

I was going to start this paragraph off with “It’s weird how you stop doing tricks you used to do back in the day,” but as soon as I said that I understood what that description. I personally stop doing things sometimes because after I do it, I don’t want to repeat the same thing, I wan’t to do something new. Something I did however many years ago is labeled “old” to me, but I am slowly realizing that this is a very ignorant and limited way of thinking. I should do all the maneuvers I desire regardless of how “old” or even “new” they are.

You see Rollerblading to me is a moving artform much like dancing or martial arts, and I appreciate those who move with this distinct flow or water like form. This to my eyes is the most appealing and enjoyable to watch, and those which exhibit this are my favorites. The most recent name I can think of after watching a Youtube section of his is ironically Chiaki Ito. It does not surprise me at all, as being from Japan it is embedded in his genes to be so. I hope one day to visit Japan, and be influenced by its fluid rolling nature. Here is An examply of that from a video called “Bloodstained Concrete”. Much respect Chiakisan!

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