It's yet again that time of year...SLIDER TIME!

[RollermanDan]

Hey everyone!

For the 3rd year in a row, the guide of how to slide (and make the gloves) is going to be available for you to check out!

Here's some links for you!

Part 1: How to make the gloves
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/special_features/Slider/

Part 2: How to slide
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/special_features/slider2/

Videos:
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/slider1.MOV
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/slider2.MOV
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/special_features/slider2/DSCN0813.MOV

Pics:
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/special_features/Slider/DSCN0797.jpg
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/special_features/slider2/DSCN0803_s.jpghttp://www.rollercoasterpro.com/special_features/slider2/DSCN0810_s.jpg

*SIDE NOTE*
Do not slide on areas where there are holes in the ground. Slide on concrete or asphalt only. Do not slide over cracks or gaps in either of surfaces. Do not slide on surfaces that you wouldn't want scrapes or scratches on surface. Do not slide around flammable materal, SLIDER GLOVES MAY CAUSE SPARKS.


*DISCLAIMER*
We here at RollerCoasterPro.com are in no way, shape, or form responsible for your actions while doing this. It's your choice to make the gloves and slide, not ours. BE SAFE! Those under 18 should ask for parent permission before doing any of the above steps or actually sliding. Those under 18 should also be supervised while performing these tasks. Thank you and have a happy Halloween!

[Renegade]

Hopefully I'll actually try to do it this year! :D

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

Sweet!! I am stoked for Halloween!! This year is going to be big at my House!!
This is my third year sliding!! :cool:

[ArrowOwnzU]

I still think sliding should be for pros and pros only but whatever. Word of advice, use Goop for your adhesive, don't use gorilla glue or anything like that. Leave space in between the washers for flexibility. And most importantly of all, Don't be a dumb *** and try anything stupid.

[p0tat0]

I used gorilla glue and it worked fine. ^

I'll try to use em this year to see how many drunk college chicks I can scare.



Did you add flint to the gloves Dan? How would I go about adding flint?

[RollermanDan]

Yes, I did. However, I really don't feel comfortable enough telling you guys how to add it...by adding flint you're upping the level of danger to your own personal health lol. So if you're wanting to do it, figure a way out.

Here's a couple of neat photos taken a while back showing off the sliding:

http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/slider1s.jpghttp://www.rollercoasterpro.com/slider3s.jpg

[Michael]

Ooh, shiny...

I didn't get to try this last year, I should have time to this time. I also had a pretty cool idea. Think if you were towed by a vehicle... think how many sparks would be flying then. :p

Of course, it's not legal in the least. Haha

[RollermanDan]

^Please don't do that kind of stuff...it'll get you hurt or killed...lol

[Miller Lite]

Haha that's always looked really fun to try! I think I'm going to do it this year. Thanks for the info.

[Michael]

^Please don't do that kind of stuff...it'll get you hurt or killed...lol

Of course I won't try it :p

EDIT: or will I...

[p0tat0]

The washers do get hot after a couple slides!

[Jake]

I figured I would keep a water bottle out there with me to try and cool off the washers when they get a bit too warm.

[RollermanDan]

While the washers do get hot, I've never had them get hot enough to have to use a water bottle or any other cooling methods.

[ArrowOwnzU]

I used gorilla glue and it worked fine. ^

Its not that it doesn't work, its that Goop is way more comfortable since its almost like rubber, so when you hit the ground to slide or hit walls its like padding. Trust me, I've been doing this pro for a few years now.

[Michael]

Its not that it doesn't work, its that Goop is way more comfortable since its almost like rubber, so when you hit the ground to slide or hit walls its like padding. Trust me, I've been doing this pro for a few years now.

Gorilla Glue is almost like a foam when it goes on. If anything it has more "comfort" than goop... that was a very odd sentence.

[Steelinwood]

Sweet! is this an RCpro Tradition?

[p0tat0]

^yes

Its not that it doesn't work, its that Goop is way more comfortable since its almost like rubber, so when you hit the ground to slide or hit walls its like padding. Trust me, I've been doing this pro for a few years now.

Oo alright I'll try it out then

[RollermanDan]

Well this is the 3rd year this has been posted so I guess you can say that.

Also, I went to Lowe's today to see what it would cost to build a pair of slider gloves and it came out to:

Gloves (depends on what kind you want) $15-30
Washers $3-5
Finger ends $13-15
Glue $5

Rough total $30-50, $50 for the more high end gloves.

Knee pads vary...

[Michael]

Cha-Ching

Actually that's not as bad as I thought. I'll see if my wallet lets me try it out this year...

[ArrowOwnzU]

Gorilla Glue is almost like a foam when it goes on. If anything it has more "comfort" than goop... that was a very odd sentence.

I humble disagree. Last year was the first year I tried Gorilla Glue instead of Goop and it wasn't nearly as comfortable. Great Avatar BTW.

[Jeff]

Bah, i'll just buy Gary's pair. ;)

Thanks for this Dan!

[Michael]

I was also wondering if covering the knee pads with washers could have a good effect too. Double the sparks.

[Jeff]

I was also wondering if covering the knee pads with washers could have a good effect too. Double the sparks.

I would'nt try that, I mean you could but I don't think it'll be very effective..

[Dan]

I was also wondering if covering the knee pads with washers could have a good effect too. Double the sparks. My guess is they might get caught on the ground, since so much more of your weight is being put on your knees.

[RollermanDan]

Anyone make any yet?

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

I have 6 pairs know!! :cool:

[p0tat0]

Bah, i'll just buy Gary's pair. ;)

Thanks for this Dan!

psh, you don't to buy mine..lol one of my finger tips came off because i put it on wrong... yea dont ask lol

[slider402]

What about the knee pads? What do you use? Are they just normal knee pads or you have to do something to them?

[RollermanDan]

I used just regular skateboard knee pads...nothing done to them. However, I know some sliders modify the knee pads to last longer by adding metal.

[Michael]

I was also wondering if covering the knee pads with washers could have a good effect too.

Like I said, metal on the knee pads :p

[hermitofthedark]

I am purchasing knee pads for the haunt I work at- I have a long kitchen smooth floor to work with, and a little bit outside on some asphault. I searched a sports store today and failed to find anything large enough to cover my whole knee. I use to have a pair of tough construction knee pads, should I just go and purchase more of those? and where do I find the kind of skateboard knee pads you speak of? the one I've found aren't big enough! I only have a couple days- are there any particular things I should pay attention to when buying the knee pads? or should I just go with some construction pads- they were really flat and thick..... I don't know- don't have the money to waste, I have to get the right ones!thanx!

[slider402]

Can you slide on cement and asphalt?

[hermitofthedark]

Who, me? if so- yes, I can slide on some asphault, but my main gig is inside a long corridor of kitchen walk in freezers, and like a 40 foot kitchen.

[RollermanDan]

Go to this website and check out the knee pads: http://www.skatesonhaight.com/Skateboard-knee-pads-elbow-pads-and-wrist-guards-s/104.htm

You want something smooth like the above ones. However, the key is finding a knee pad that has very little friction on the ground that your sliding on. If you choose wrong either on the surface or the knee pads, you'll find yourself with a nice face plant ;). I need to remind everyone sliding is DANGEROUS! Do not do it unless you feel you can do it AND if you're under 18, ask the parents for permission.

[hermitofthedark]

thanks! yeah, i remember being in a haunt a couple years ago using some maybe hockey pads? the long ones on some linoleum(spellcheck) floor and that workewell well, and then I got too excited and confident and hit some rough mountain gravel and BAM on my face:eek:! It's just been a little while since I've done any sliding and I know that i've grown since then and needed something better!

do you think most skate shops or like even a walmart might have any of those like that? Pro tech is the name I keep hearing... and Scabs..

[RollermanDan]

I wouldn't think Walmart would really have those. I really don't know any places other than skate shops.

[hermitofthedark]

Cool! I know of a couple of skate shops out here, so i'll be visiting one today! thanx...:)

happy haunting

[hermitofthedark]

I got a pair of street Pro Techs today and they work great for what I'e got to work with! thanks for your help, now i'll just be building my gloves... anyone know of any sort of "ghetto rigging" up some sliding shoes? I'm not going for long distance or anything, just enough that it'll keep my one or two pairs of shoes from getting torn up the first weekend haha.:D

[RollermanDan]

Duck Tape...uber ghetto, but it works.

[hermitofthedark]

i got some improvement on that version- I'm using duck tape & glueing on some flattened/shaped bottle caps to the main spot where I've been sliding haha, I'm going thrift store shopping for some boots today.

I've also seen a version of gloves using quarter inch copper elbows? know anything about that version?

[RollermanDan]

I don't have experience with copper but hey, if it slides well...go for it.

[Thrill Reconnoiter]

Copper and other beryllium-based alloys do not spark... as does aluminum/bronze-based metals. The thermal conductivity of copper is also really high, so it will generate significant heat. Physical density is also low, so copper/beryllium wears at an increased rated when compared to other iron metals.

[Steelinwood]

I think I might try to make them this weekend!:)

[hermitofthedark]

Well I've seen an actual pair of the copper gloves at work this week, and I can tell you they slide well and do not depend solely upon glue. It wraps around the fingers, hugging them, solid, you only need Goop to sponge and grip inbetween. I doubt that anyone would slide enough within a given period of time to generate that much significant heat to cause discomfort or other problems. . . I'm told that there is actually more than a few monsters at Knotts that use this method.;)

[slider402]

can u slide on sidewalks? and cement driveways?:confused:

[RollermanDan]

Some you can, but it's your own responsibility to make sure that the surface that you're sliding on is good enough to actually slide. Also, remember that because you're sliding you're going to be making marks on the ground which could upset other people when it's their sidewalk or driveway...

[dizfreakyazn]

Do the slider gloves make the clinking noises like they do at Knotts, like when you open and close your fingers together...

[Jake]

You mean the sound that metal makes when it hits metal?

I'm not sure, depends if you use metal or plastic on your gloves. I would recommend metal, but then again, plastic is much cheaper.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

I doubt the noises would come from plastic on plactic.And yes, the slider gloves are what cause that noise they do right next to your ear at Knott's. (Scary Farm was great this year.) Unfortunately, those with slider gloves hardly ever used them.

[RollermanDan]

As stated above, yes, the "clicking" sound is from the gloves...kinda fun to do also ;).

[matty]

I got a pair of street Pro Techs today and they work great for what I'e got to work with! thanks for your help, now i'll just be building my gloves... anyone know of any sort of "ghetto rigging" up some sliding shoes? I'm not going for long distance or anything, just enough that it'll keep my one or two pairs of shoes from getting torn up the first weekend haha.:D
Another way to do your shoes is to take a spoon, snap off the handle, duct tape it on the front of your shoe and take a razor blade and cut out the middle part of the duct tape just leaving a little bit of the edges taped on. Give it a shot and let me know how it works.

[Connorat177]

Do these gloves make the clicking noise, not on the ground but when you walk around and touch them together?

[thatdancingbear]

^ Yes, just touching your fingers or sliding them against each other will click the metal to metal. :)


Just got the gloves out a few days ago... Nice!
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5791/39245186.jpg

[Connorat177]

How can I cut the metal tabs on the side of the connecter side with house hold objects
:confused:

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I NEED to know by 2 pm tomarrow

[Cody]

^use something to bend them up and down until they break off.

^^ I wish my gloves look like that. I need a different glue. At least it works for as long as I need it to. A few says later the washers tear off.

This year I put tiny pieces of flint on each of the fingers.

[Connorat177]

I bent them but nothing happend any items I should use? im using them tomarrow night 4 holloween I havent even made them yet......And use gorilla glue its REALLY GOOD

[thatdancingbear]

Use these...

http://mactackle.com/secureshopping/images/mustad_7inch_heavy_duty_wire_cutters.jpg


If you have never done it before, you are not going to be ready by tonight. It takes much practice just to keep from hurting yourself in the first place and get the hang of it, and that can't be one in one day.



And Cody, those lighter flint's are too small. Did that 5 years ago with no success... Get a big fat chunk like this to produce fountains!

http://countycomm.com/FIRESTARTER31LARGE.JPG


As for a good glue... Love it!
http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/b78221fa-0508-47f1-95cb-5eec2443a9e9_4.jpg

[Connorat177]

Im going to lowes so they can cut the edges of will it take long????

[Cody]

^^ Where do you get flint like that? BTW, the flint I got are chunks from a nitrogen torch. I cut them into pieces to wedge them inside each finger. They already make fountains but what you have might work better.

[thatdancingbear]

Flint Firestarters, from any outdoor store place... Big thick ones the size of a pencil work well :)

[Connorat177]

Im finished with my gloves and its only 3 37:D:D:D:D:D