PLANS - DESIGN SHEETS - INFORMATION:
BASIC PLAN 5 SECTIONS - 2M POSTER DESIGN - LOCATED ON SKATEPARK
IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM DATA FLOW:
BY CREATING A STEP BY STEP DESIGN PLAN LIKE THE ONES SELECTED ABOVE WE FEEL AS A GROUP IT WOULD LOOK EFFECTIVE TO ASSEMBLE A SKATEBOARD AS A PLAN FOR BEGINNERS.
BY USING PLANS LIKE THE ONE ABOVE WE FEEL IT WOULD BE GOOD TO DEVLOP PADS - SIMPLE DIAGRAMS LIKE A FIGURE WITH THE PADS ON THE SIDE AND SOME INFO GRAPHICS TO DEVLOP IDEAS.
INFO GRAPHICS IDEAS :
Primary Research:
Brakes
A hard rubber brake attached to the heel of the frame allows the skater to stop by lifting the toes of the skate, forcing the brake onto the ground. Learning how to use the heel brake is very important for beginners, as it is the most reliable, safe way to stop in emergencies and to control speed on downhills.
Heel brakes can interfere with a useful technique called a crossover turn, in which a skater crosses one leg over another to make a sharp turn without losing much speed; for this reason, some users prefer not to use heel brakes. Skaters in the freestyle slalom and aggressive inline skating disciplines also tend not to use heel brakes, since they can limit the skater's ability to perform tricks effectively. Most aggressive inline skates and racing skates have no heel brake, thereby permitting extra speed and control. Inline skaters lacking a heel brake can use various other methods to stop, such as the T-stop in which the skater moves one skate perpendicular to the other, making a "T" shape to increase friction and reduce speed, or the more advanced maneuver of a hockey stop, in which the skater quickly moves both skates perpendicular to the path of motion.
I have looked at the anatomy of a roller skate and what parts enhance stopping.
as you can see the brakes have been circled and highlighted red, I have found there are many different styles of roller skate some have a brake attached to the back however in some cases there are no brakes at all this is used to reduce the overall weight of the roller skate or used to make the skate more appropriate to do tricks in.
ROLLER SKATING INDUSTRY FACTS & STATISTICSI have looked at the anatomy of a roller skate and what parts enhance stopping.
as you can see the brakes have been circled and highlighted red, I have found there are many different styles of roller skate some have a brake attached to the back however in some cases there are no brakes at all this is used to reduce the overall weight of the roller skate or used to make the skate more appropriate to do tricks in.
A Belgian inventor introduced the first recorded roller skate in 1760. The first patent ever taken out on a roller skate was in 1819 for an inline skate. In 1863, a Massachusetts businessman invented the first roller skate that allowed skaters to turn. Within 20 years, roller skating had become a popular pastime for men and women, with people participating in speed, dance and figure skating contests, and roller polo.
This information was from:
www.wikipedia.com
This information was from:
www.wikipedia.com
www.wikipedia.com
With the 1970s came significant improvements in the roller skating industry. Skating floors improved, resulting in easier maintenance, and plastic wheels enabled smoother skating. Music and lighting systems at skating centers were also modernized. By 1977, disco’s popularity spread to rinks, and another big skating boom exploded, especially among adults.
After the disco boom, roller skating among adults began to diminish, although the industry remained a consistent source of indoor entertainment for children – especially between the ages of 7-14 year olds. Today, 73 percent of individuals who skate indoors are between the ages of five and 15. Even with changing times, kids view roller skating as a fun activity where they can listen to popular music, hang out with friends, and play games.
• Roller skating centers host 23 million visits per year from kids in grades fifth through seventh and 18 million visits annually by kindergarteners through fourth graders.
• A National Sporting Goods Association report revealed that over 2.5 million individuals participate in roller hockey. Other roller skating team sports like rollerball have also increased in popularity.
• An American Sports Data survey revealed 10.8 million people roller skate (traditional quad skating). Another 29 million inline skate.
• Most skating center facilities range anywhere from under 14,000 square feet to more than 21,000 square feet.
• Birthday parties are very popular at skating centers. Members of the Roller Skating Association (RSA) host about 47,000 parties each month or 564,000 parties each year nationwide. The average RSA member rink hosts anywhere between 20 and 40 birthday parties per month with 11-15 children attending each party. Many of the larger skating centers host 50 or more parties every week.
• More than 20 percent of indoor skaters skate between 31 and 99 times per year, while 12 percent go at least 100 times per year, according to a study conducted by the Matrix Group.
• Participants in the Matrix Group’s survey ranked the following reasons as to why they go skating: It is fun (94%); My friends go (82%); I like the music (82%); I want to get out of the house (79%); I meet new people (70%); and, It is a healthy activity (67%).
Information was sourced at
www.rsa.web-pros.com/assets/files/industry%20statistics.pdf
Instructions
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Begin to move your feet closer together, slowly, if you would like to stop while skating. Try to stop by beginning to bend your knees and putting some of your weight down. This should begin to slow you down so that you can come to a stop.
- 2
Try a move called the "T-Stop." As you are skating, bring one of your skates behind your other skate as you horizontally create a "T." This will help you stop slowly.
- 3
Find a wall or rail to hold on to if you are not moving at a fast pace. While skating, reach out to hold onto a rail or a wall. You will not be able to do this if you are moving quickly though, because it could cause you to fall. This step is only done if you are moving at a gradual pace.
- 4
Turn a 360 degree turn if you are an advanced Rollerblader. By turning at a quicker pace, this also allows you to stop abruptly in one place.
- 5
Keep trying the different ways to stop that are listed above. If you fall, just get up and try again until you find the correct way to stop that works for you.
Instructions where found at
www.ehow.com
The information below was found on wikipedia and various other websites
It looks at Qualitative and Quantitate research and the advantages and disadvantages they both have.
With the 1970s came significant improvements in the roller skating industry. Skating floors improved, resulting in easier maintenance, and plastic wheels enabled smoother skating. Music and lighting systems at skating centers were also modernized. By 1977, disco’s popularity spread to rinks, and another big skating boom exploded, especially among adults.
After the disco boom, roller skating among adults began to diminish, although the industry remained a consistent source of indoor entertainment for children – especially between the ages of 7-14 year olds. Today, 73 percent of individuals who skate indoors are between the ages of five and 15. Even with changing times, kids view roller skating as a fun activity where they can listen to popular music, hang out with friends, and play games.
• Roller skating centers host 23 million visits per year from kids in grades fifth through seventh and 18 million visits annually by kindergarteners through fourth graders.
• A National Sporting Goods Association report revealed that over 2.5 million individuals participate in roller hockey. Other roller skating team sports like rollerball have also increased in popularity.
• An American Sports Data survey revealed 10.8 million people roller skate (traditional quad skating). Another 29 million inline skate.
• Most skating center facilities range anywhere from under 14,000 square feet to more than 21,000 square feet.
• Birthday parties are very popular at skating centers. Members of the Roller Skating Association (RSA) host about 47,000 parties each month or 564,000 parties each year nationwide. The average RSA member rink hosts anywhere between 20 and 40 birthday parties per month with 11-15 children attending each party. Many of the larger skating centers host 50 or more parties every week.
• More than 20 percent of indoor skaters skate between 31 and 99 times per year, while 12 percent go at least 100 times per year, according to a study conducted by the Matrix Group.
• Participants in the Matrix Group’s survey ranked the following reasons as to why they go skating: It is fun (94%); My friends go (82%); I like the music (82%); I want to get out of the house (79%); I meet new people (70%); and, It is a healthy activity (67%).
Information was sourced at
www.rsa.web-pros.com/assets/files/industry%20statistics.pdf
- 1Begin to move your feet closer together, slowly, if you would like to stop while skating. Try to stop by beginning to bend your knees and putting some of your weight down. This should begin to slow you down so that you can come to a stop.
- 2Try a move called the "T-Stop." As you are skating, bring one of your skates behind your other skate as you horizontally create a "T." This will help you stop slowly.
- 3Find a wall or rail to hold on to if you are not moving at a fast pace. While skating, reach out to hold onto a rail or a wall. You will not be able to do this if you are moving quickly though, because it could cause you to fall. This step is only done if you are moving at a gradual pace.
- 4Turn a 360 degree turn if you are an advanced Rollerblader. By turning at a quicker pace, this also allows you to stop abruptly in one place.
- 5Keep trying the different ways to stop that are listed above. If you fall, just get up and try again until you find the correct way to stop that works for you.
Instructions where found at
www.ehow.com
The information below was found on wikipedia and various other websites
It looks at Qualitative and Quantitate research and the advantages and disadvantages they both have.
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