NBC Olympics3 年
Speed skating terms: Glossary for Olympic speed skating
First used in Olympic competition at the 1998 Nagano Games, clap skates feature a blade that detaches at the heel, allowing the full length of the blade to remain on the ice. There is a spring-loaded ...
New York Magazine4 天
The Very Best Roller Skates for Every Type of Skater
In general, high-cut boots offer more ankle support, while low-cut boots offer more speed and ankle ... harder wheels are used for indoor skating. The plate of your skate is attached to the ...
Hackaday10 年
Brushless DC Motor Used For High Speed CNC Spindle
The 12 volt output of a standard ATX power supply was used to power the system for testing purposes. A general RC Vehicle electronic speed control and a servo tester work in conjunction to ...
NBC Olympics3 年
Origins of speed skating
Where did speed skating originate? The history of skating goes back over 1,000 years to when people in Scandinavia and the Netherlands used bone skates to cross frozen rivers and lakes. Bone skates ...
Advnture on MSN8 天
Did Vans just turn one of its most iconic sneakers into . . . a technical hiking shoe?
The OTW Old Skool 36 Trail Vibram takes the classic Old Skool – that's the low-top lace-up that you probably begged for in ...
USA Today9 天
Massive skate greets boaters in rare encounter caught on video
A Washington State harbor master on Tuesday captured rare footage showing an enormous skate swimming to his boat as if to offer a seasonal greeting. “Halloween is coming early to Deer Harbor ...
New York Magazine16 天
The Very Best Rollerblades
Not to be confused with roller-skating, Rollerblading requires skates that are narrower and ... while harder wheels are better for tricks and speed. If you’re generally planning on skating ...
Best Gifts for Car Lovers: Expert Picks Curated by Our Editors
Gift-giving to a car lover can be tough, but we've got you covered with these gift ideas. We gathered tons of tools, toys, ...
WPLG28 天
Wynwood skates into the disco era with new roller rink
WYNWOOD, Fla. – If you’re in the mood for some nostalgic fun, Wynwood Skate might be the perfect spot for a family-friendly retro outing. The skating rink, located inside the Wynwood ...
A year after Adam Johnson’s death, why are NHL players resistant to skate-cut protection?
Johnson’s death highlighted the need to better protect hockey players, but most NHLers remain 'stubborn' about adopting ...
Wall Street Journal25 天
Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind
Electric cars have gone from pricey purchases to some of the biggest bargains on the used-car lot, as resale values for the vehicles have tumbled. Two years ago, some used electric-car models were ...
New speed camera could be used next year
He said there were limitations on how current speed traps could be used. Chief Officer Robin Smith said the new camera was ...