Wheel Anti-Reversing Technology was initially developed by Bruce Honaker to give beginning skaters a safe advantage while learning the basic skills necessary to inline skate. The novice can keep both skates constantly on the ground, and parallel to each other. This creates a very comfortable and stable method as he/she shuffles forward to gain momentum. As the novice becomes more confident, the "baby strides" come more naturally. Soon, the regular dynamics of skating are developed and the device may be removed or disengaged.

Further advantages are evident as the skater tackles hills or inclines (the wheels only roll forward.) Fear of rolling backwards is eliminated. Momentum doesn't need to be maintained to conquer long, uphill grades.

Denver Colorado's 9 news aired a great feature to demonstrate this innovation, it's a fun clip.
9News Clip

Hal Lightwood is a Canadian speedskater. He was interested in this innovation to determine if it could improve his 300meter sprint times. Hal's prototype was integrated into his Bont Sniper frames. The results were better than expected:
Hal Lightwood's Review

Liz Miller is a Level II Certified FIT instructor for CampRollerblade. Her review of a hand made prototype utilizing this technology is impressive as well:
Liz Miller's Review

Peter Doucet is a coach & instructor/ Top Canadian Skater/ Pan American Games Athelete and webmaster of Speedskateworld His review and video docomentary may be seen at www.speedskateworld.com

This patent pending technology is available for licensing or purchase to qualified third parties by contacting:

The Idea Place, LLC
(303) 795-9595
or email at NewProducts@ideaplace.biz

 

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