How to control your speed and stop on inline skates

[Ben Wilson]

My name is Ben Wilson, and I developed a new inline skate brake. This is unique in that it works more like a bike brake. You can create just a slight amount of drag on the sidewall of your wheels to gently slow your speed on descents or around corners, or you can apply more force and stop quickly to avoid unforeseen obstacles. You can brake while standing, crouched, or any position you desire. Unlike most skate braking solutions of the past, it installs on almost any fitness or speed skate on the market.

Here's the link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flexbrake/flex-brake-speed-control-for-your-inline-skates

I've gotten a lot of response and great feedback. Just want to get my idea out there, and hopefully have a positive impact on a sport I love!

If you aren’t familiar with kickstarter, it is a crowd funding website used to get ideas off the ground. I’m not selling anything right now. I’m looking for support to get this idea in more skater’s hands. On kickstarter, you can choose a reward as a thank you for offering your support based on the amount you pledge.

Thanks!
Ben Wilson