As a rink owner I appreciate your honest review. I check all toe stops especially kids, if you have a worn out toe stop or (jam plug) can do some damage to the floor as well as inlines however we do allow those and even rent them. I think they shoulda let you use them if you didn’t have the brake. But onto the floor it’s amazingly hard to upkeep a hardwood floor. Ours is 75 years old this year and isn’t Perfect by any means but we’ve put a lot into it to keep it up. I’ve skated on concrete floors and that skate court stuff id take a beat up wooden floor anyday or just skate outside lol anyways appreciate your review!
the rink is very old school and has too many rules for it to be that low quality. the floor is already old, if you aren’t planning on upkeeping or replacing, why even bother with trying to preserve the floor now?
Reminds me of when I worked at an airsoft field and I had a coworker that had a stick up his ass about certain players' equipment and intentionally made customers' experiences unpleasent and a hassle if they dressed in ways he didn't like. Some people working in recreation just get a kick out of being able to ruin someone's fun.
Ah no worries bro. Just one guy with a bad attitude.... maybe he was having a bad day. I would write to the owner and tell them about your experience and get them to change their policy (or educate the staff) as it doesn't make sense to ban all in-lines for a removable heel brake.
Damn! Sorry you had a bad experience. This is the rink I went to growing up. Floor deff needs some work, rink is a bit too small for my liking. Laurel is my favorite.
Funny thing is, I live closer to the Laurel Rink (I live in Columbia), but go to Seabrook. I've never had any issues at Seabrook. But every rink and floor in the DMV got issues. Did Laurel finally fix that rumble strip in the corner? lol
@@Skating_Squid Bro, I gotta get a chance to meet you. Wonder if we've skated at the same time and I just didn't know who you were....I've only skated once this year, since I am coming back after fracturing my right foot, and my trusty skates finally had to be retired! lol...Got my new ones up and ready as of last night, so may try to hit a rink tomorrow.
I used to skate at Lanham Seabrook for at least 15 - 20 years but last experience several years ago changed my outlook of the "New Management" that is in place. Stopped by the rink for the early "old school" skate session that is held on Saturday's for more experienced skaters and the "Security" guard that was at the door stated that she had to inspect my backpack. She looks inside and saw my Gatorade and her reaction was as if I had a concealed weapon. She stated that I could not bring my Gatorade in the rink which, given the new management was understandable, but the overall tone/delivery was unacceptable given that I had skated there for about 2 decades. Needless to say, the older woman that was at the booth collecting monies for entry could not even look at me because she knew me and not that I was looking for a "pass", just looking to be spoken to in a professional/respectful manner. Needless to say, I complied and drove to Crofton Skate Center and that was my last experience at Lanham Seabrook. I used to dig the vibe there and the music but how the staff treats their patron's is a turn-off. No issues with driving further to skate. Understanding your "audience" is a key to a successful business
Thank you for the excellent background story! I understand inspecting skates, and even outlawing blades to an extent to protect the floor and I'm happy to comply. Rudeness is just over the top though, and staff should be re-trained as admissions is the first thing you see when entering a rink. The floor is expensive to maintain and recoat. Skates used outdoors and not cleaned can bring in dirt and small rocks wedged into the stoppers, and then they scratch the floor when used (or people who remove the stops and don't use plugs). A rink around me forbid rollerblades back in the late 80's/early 90's and lost enough customers to cause it to close. It reopened in 2002 with new owners, and they check skates when you enter. They would even wrap cloth tape around rollerblade stoppers if they marked the floor. We do have to try sneaking in Gatorade for my son who gets dehydrated and overheats. I know they are trying to make some money on concessions, but they don't even have a drinking fountain. It is a small rink though, but with only 4 rinks in my state we try to support them (we've lost SO many rinks in the last 2 decades). I love trying new rinks, but I have to drive over 2 hours one-way to get to anything out of my state. You have it good in the northeast with so many options!
Our local small town family owned roller rink doesn’t allow in lines. The reasons being is that the floor isn’t finished like with that glossy stuff so the edges of the in lines would tear up the wood floor. But it’s most people who come don’t own their own skates and don’t mind in being quads.
This skating ring has been sued many times. My first time going to this rink I was assaulted by a male employee, my brother, 11 and 13 year old sons came to my rescue. The fake security officer assaulted my 11 year old giving my son a fractured jaw. The police was called, the owner and security officer were in trouble. I did get a lawyer. We haven’t been to a skating ring ever again. Word on the street the owners of this ring has been in trouble many times, and does terrible business
I recommend going to a good quality skating rink! If you come to Skateaway in Kansas (In a county I will not name to protect my privacy) they will never treat you like that they are very nice. There are no security officers or anything like that just regular employees.
I went to this rink once but won't be back. I brought my inline skates and was pissed about that nonsensical rule. Then I kept tripping on the rough parts of the floor in the rental quads. Doesn't seem worth it to go here when there's other options in the area.
Sounds a bit like they're blaming the quality of the floor on the skaters. Which I get a bit, when I first went to a rink I didn't think they'd let me use my skates because I didn't have wheels specifically for indoors, but they didn't care. Never thought about breaks, but makes sense, they'd be more likely to gouge or scratch up the floor if they were worn off.
I planned on going here for the first time today (Thursday). I’ve been looking for rinks to go to. It’s a 30 min drive. I’ll look into the other one ppl are talking about. Thank you!
Man it really changed a lot based on your review. Cause it’s been a long time since I’ve been there cause my pops used to dj up there and I knew some of the older staff but it seems like based on that guy at the skate rental section was new. But man it sucks that it changed so much over time cause it used to be a good environment though. Sorry that you had to go through that man. I was thinking about revisiting up there again but based on the review you gave I don’t think I need to. By the way man you really have some smooth moves on skates man that was nice🔥💯
A local rink, now closed, did kind of the same. No blades allowed and to really help move things along they never coated the floor. Instead, they used rosin, a carcinogen, on the floor. That was 25 yrs ago. The whole place was bought, torn down and made into a more profitable free parking lot for a nursing home. I have 4 sets on inline speed skates…three of which never were on pavement and only used inside on maple. One set was used occasionally on a bike path. Three of the four sets were purchased at local skating rinks along with fistfuls of bearings and supplies. Imagine all the little kids getting blades, going there and not being able to use them. The adult skate looked kind of busy, but the population base is large in MD…what does Friday and Saturday night look like?
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Lol sup bro! Crystals is my go-to every time between the two. They just revamped their floor and now they get super OC about trying to protect it as you experienced. They ask to see both skates because some people go harder on one toe vs. the other (me lol). I experienced the same thing with them so much so that they told me I had to replace both of my dance floors before I came back…never changed my plugs annnnnd never have gone back 😂😂😂 Crystals or Ana for me it was until I moved back to Atlanta.
Man I’m sorry to hear that. Looks like a cool place but sucks when things are divided. Are you planning to come back to Vegas by chance? Be dope to skate with you.
Glad to know. Nobody wants to waste their time & money at a place like that, and especially not wear your own skates. On an adult night, at that, people who have their own skates have put good $ into them because they don't want to be wearing crappy rentals.
Sucks this was your experience. I personally love Lanham. I would consider myself a regular and always had a smooth time there. No issue with the staff or overall crowd there. Also, they check everyone toe stops even the people who go there often, I’ve gotten use to it. Just procedure I guess. The floor feels fine to me but I can see how you might disagree. Everyone experience is different. Looking forward to the next review. Skate land North Point (Dundalk, MD/ Baltimore County) allows rollerblades. Idk if you done a review on that place yet, but just a heads up they also have speed skaters there as well.
We skated there during the pandemic and to support DJ Flash. We enjoyed the music always, and I loved the wings and fries. However, the floor is GARBAGE. I grew up in Elmwood Skating Rink (Philly) and our grand-pop knew how to maintain his rink floor. We just couldn't justify driving there when the rest of the rinks opened back up and they have a perfectly good floor in Baltimore and it's cheaper.
This is the closest rink to my house and the first time I went I swore I'd never go back. Their floor sucks and I just did NOT have a good time (was treated like I didn't belong by the og's there for Kalorama night)
I’m going to go to a skating rink but I’m a beginner so I’m going to go to skate Xpress if that’s a good one tell me how it is please if you can if you can’t that’s air! (:
Were you there when the "Rolling Dice" crew used to skate there? I went there all the time in the 1980s. If you notice, they repainted it blue and yellow just like it was back then.
Why did they check your plugs/stoppers? What happens if you have a dance plate with no toe stopper? Do you have to leave? Also I call BS on the no inline policy. They could just re-word it and say no heal break inlines.
Yeah if you have no toe stops they would make you rent skates, and yeah I thought about that when I was driving home! If they are checking everyone’s toe stops, what’s wrong with just checking Inlines for a brake?
Man I wish I had seen this about 2 weeks ago....def didn't know they changed the rules....an I dont do quads so it was just a blank trip altogether....smh
im not trying to size up one against your experience i just wanna tell mine in what i think is the worst skating rink i ever experienced. in OK there's a WAY worse skating rink that only allows inside skates or rentals, and they check that by the toe stop which is....pretty bad considering their toe stops weren't much better when it comes to wear and tear, entry was 5 dollars, and 5 dollars extra for rentals, i checked in the man at front desk asked "did you bring your own" i said yes and then he inspected them, he was surprised by what i brought, but then he looked at the toe stops and asked "did you wore these outside" i said "yeah i wore them a couple times outside" to then he replies "sorry you cant have outside skates" i was annoyed but mostly dumbfounded i told him i only wore them outside a couple of times" he then says "its just policy". so i had to pay 5 dollars extra for rentals...i thought to myself this place look alot like my hometowns rink before it closed but...worse FAR worse, i come in to pop music playing but more of the cheesy stuff like early days justin beiber, katy perry, friday by rebecca black, that kinda stuff, cant recommend anything else, i was dreading walking in but i told my self its probably not that bad as soon as we get rentals, and jam around....no...i jinxed myself thinking that, i went over got a rental and tried to tie my skate, one of my skates had a ripped shoelace and the other skate didnt have the right laces to fit correctly, they were two difference laces...deep breathe i sayed to myself just ask for a new pair, i got one and it had the right laces, right size, no ripped gauntlet or whatever you call that plastic bit on the lace, so i wen on the floor which is elevated, witch i dont really recommend because it makes it a bit difficult to get on the floor for beginners but ive been doing it for a while so what ever, i start skating and i noticed the floor is bumpy, like really bumpy it kinda fent like skating outside, i look down and i see the floor peeling,, to witch i look at the whole floor and IT HAS HOLES IN IT so i decide to just get out but before i could i tripped out of nowhere (sort of) it felt like one of my wheels stopped out of nowhere i looked more carefully at the skate and it was rusted, the bolts, the trucks were dirty, same as the bearings, i was suppressed to find that out considering i went two laps around for it to just give out just now, i just decided to leave. (also little side note the food they only have was small chips and loose candy the bathrooms were just closets with toilets in them, and the tables to eat at were all different kinds, i wished i was making this up but the thing looked like it was holding on to dear life)
this rink is the worst rink i’ve been to. so many rules, you didn’t cover as well. no earbuds, can’t use phone, im surprised they let you record. maybe they don’t anymore
Earbuds (and headphones) = safety issue. Good rinks don't allow them. If you've got stuff in/on your ears, you generally can't hear any important announcements. Recording should be illegal! Yeah, it's a public place, but most people who record do so for social media posts, not just to share among family. The wrong person gets their hands (well, eyes) on that video you took, you could be endangering someone's life! Phones are dangerous because it's usually idiots use them. Some brat who couldn't skate had his phone out, on the floor, going the wrong damn way, and slammed into me. Broke two knuckles on my finger AND severed the tendon because he hit me so hard. The surgery it would take to get it repaired, I can't afford (thank you American healthcare) so, I'll have a crooked finger for the rest of my life. Even if YOU can skate, that doesn't mean everyone can. What happens when a kid - or, really, anyone who can't skate - runs into you while you're using your phone and knocks the phone out of your hand and another skater rolls over it, smashing it? I'm willing to bet you're not going to be too happy. I've only seen it happen once...but once was enough. They had to get everyone off the floor to sweep up the pieces.
Worst? More like BEST! Well...maybe? Since it was adult night, it's kind of hard to tell. I don't know who the hell invented Skate Mates, but they deserve a fate worse than death! Wouldn't imagine many adults would use them, even if they do have them there. Anyway...key points here... INLINES: 1 - I've NEVER heard of the "back brake" being an issue at rinks (a few at my local roller rink have California brakes - a back brake on their quads, for those who've never heard of them). I HAVE, however, heard of rinks banning inlines for SAFETY. A - Many popular rinks often have old school skaters. Old school skaters typically roll fibers. Those with inlines usually don't have a dedicated rink pair. A rock lodged into your inlines comes loose on the rink...and, well, we've had SEVERAL broken bones as those with the fiberglass (or clay) wheels hit those damn pebbles. With no "give" to their wheels to roll over that pebble, hitting one is like skating directly into a cement wall. I don't understand rinks that allow inlines. B - A LOT of the kids and teens (and, yes, sadly, I've seen a few adults, too) think "I fast, I skate!" They don't understand *anything* about CONTROL. They just think that, yep, if they can go fast, they're skating/know how to skate. STOP CHECK: I WISH my rink would check people's toe stops. They say they do...giant sign out front...yet I've never seen them do it once. It was hard to tell in the video, but a maple rotunda floor? Those things are hella expensive. ONE PLANK can be upwards of $100+ for the straight-aways...never mind the curved ones at the end of the rink...depending on width and length. That being said, even plain old planks anyone can get at a home improvement store - sanded down for smoothness, with or without a coating - can get costly when you're having to pull out old ones and put new ones down every other week because "Someone gouged the floor again". If there's a hole for the plug - with no plug - or someone tries to come in with a stop that's so worn down the metal is showing, a simple fall can cause SERIOUS damage to the floor. Which could be why they check more regularly there...and possibly, at least one reason, why the floor is janky. SNACK BAR: That....would be my dream! Both of my local rinks offer pretzels (with or without cheese) and hot dogs. Note: The dogs are pre-made in advance by staff, wrapped, frozen, and a select few are pulled for each session, and then they're just microwaved when someone orders one. Alternately either leaving cold spots or the bun is soaked from the steam & the dog will - literally - burn your mouth (NOT just "really hot" but physically burn. Regulars have learned to wait for them to cool down...newbies, sadly, not so much). Everything else (chips, pop, cookies, and candy) comes from vending machines or the "prize booth" from ticket games (individual Starbursts, Tootsie Rolls, and other small, individually wrapped, candies) and are worth 5 tickets or can be paid for in cash for 5 cents each. I'd LOVE to have the selection that rink does! Maybe I'd actually eat at the snack bar instead of before or after skating. The only thing we get at the rink are the drinks these days. Which get stuck in the old, worn-out, machine at least 40% of the time, so we have to get management to "rescue" them for us. UGH!!
Funny thing is, I bet if the man that hassled you about your skates had actually treated you friendly, maybe with a smile, I bet you would be ready to forgive the quality of the floor, even if he said look man, sorry but we got this stupid rule here about inlines, I'm really sorry to ask this but it's my job, blah blah. I have a choice of two rinks, and the one I've been going to the last 10 years I love partly because the staff are so friendly and great, and that makes you feel good, it brightens your day to be treated like a human being.
Exactly! So frustrating and just bad customer service. I rather be around people that care about their customers and not so up tight about simple rules like the toe stops. Especially on an adult night. Just treat people better 😒
@@Skating_Squid Was the guy that asked you one of the "Security" personnel or one of the employees? If it was one of the employees, and if it's who I think it is, just know I heard he was going to get his @$$ whooped about a month or so ago for being an idiot. If you're not a skater, you can't tell me NOTHING about skating, or the dos and don'ts....that's how I look at it....
Every area has their niche techniques/styles. I'm from Jersey and we don't do snapping either. We moreso do trains and trios, center circle (jungle) skating, and freestyle. Music is more up tempo and we do moves off the cuff. Nothing is really choreographed. We also do moves in, out and around skaters, moving zig-zag like down the floor.
Don’t be sad there is a really good skating rink called “Skating Palace Family Fun Center” it allows all tricks so don’t worry there is also a snack bar and games and more! So don’t worry try this one Edit: the snack bar is THE BEST Edit 2: the carpet glows when the lights get turned off
Yes it used to be the best~way back in the 80s & 90s. Even early 2000s. NO INLINE or METAL SKATES were ever allowed. FYI, these type skates fk up the flooring. We had great flooring back in the day. Best DJs & nice crowds. Mgt changed several times since I’ve been there. Then rules became relaxed~allowing ppl to skate with any kind of gear~which fk up the flooring.
I would love to Ban Inlines at my rink even my rentals. Most are junk with protrusions that rip up the floor when people fall. Because of customers unwillingness to do maintenance on their skates any rink that does not inspect personal skates is taking a big chance on damage to their floors. Yes I would fire a customer that has no respect for my floor. Hope your rink time has improved since this Video KEEP ROLLING no matter what!!!!
It sounds like your upset because, you were not able to use your inline skates. Seabrook is a good skating rink. You saw the people on the floor having a good time. Hey ya'll, support your local skating rinks; they're few and far between.
He made this video because his inclined skates were prohibited. The floor wasn't trash the other 5 or 6 times he came. Man, GTFOH. they have to do whatever they need to do to protect their property.
Sounds like sour grapes to me. I skate all over the Washington area as well as other states that I travel to and this rink is by far the best. The guys who run this rink are all nice guys and I have never known them to be rude to anyone. Its a good rink and the floor is not trash. In fact, by the time I leave the rink there is not a parking space left and it is well over an acre of parking space. If it was so bad the people would not be coming weekly. So in my opinion, this is just sour grapes because they don’t allow inline skates. My opinion is htat rules are rules and if I am not willing to abide by them then I just won’t come. That’s the mature thing to do. A completely full parking lot speaks for itself.
I am shocked by this review, it reeks of bias, hubris and entitlement! I am shocked by what you say and why the review is . Let’s see according to you and the video - it’s clean, the music is great, one of the best sound systems you have encountered, the atmosphere is good and this is the worst skating rink you have ever been to? Oh and someone actually saw that you were upset and they came to acknowledge you? It seems that your issue is with not being able to use your own skates- I get it . Perhaps you can call and see if a place allows that and if not then not bother to show up. You also said the snacks were boring , not sure if in a post- pandemic world there are exciting snacks to be had at such establishments . You are not reviewing skating rinks but actually looking for a place where you can what you want to do- the height of privilege. Full disclosure- I skate here all the time and I have seen this place really transform from the previous owners. It has been totally modernized and we have even rented the place for two different kids parties . It’s clean, safe, music is great, kids find plenty of things to snack on and when I am not skating I love the retro games . Then again, I tend to go to establishments for what they provide not what I wish they provided .
Seemed like a reasonable complaint to me, you're acting like it's a situation where special services were expected and not provided. In reality it's the service and the unreasonable ban. Why would someone know to call about a place not allowing inlines? That's not a basic expectation. Do you call a restaurant and ask if common allergens are on the menu? That's a basic expectation. He complained about the floor and had a click bait title. You kustvreally like the location and kinda do the same thing you accuse him of.
Too many rules huhn? But it was clean ... the music was good.. it wasn't trashy and overly crowded.. and they enforced their rules despite your disappointment.. good place. Hope they get the floor fixed.. I skate vintage places.. I love quads.. I finished with inlines years ago.. I love to cruise now.. speed is not necessarily a thing for me.. and inlines hurt my feet.
Yeah I love cruising as well haha im not a speed skater at all. And it was more of a problem with the way it was handled and the customer service rather than just “the rules being enforced.” I also love both quad and inlines skates but when a rink cuts out one or the other then in my opinion it’s not a good rink because you cut out an entire group of skaters. Especially considering the problem they had with inline skates is the brake and my Inlines have no brake at all. It made no sense why you wouldn’t be able to ride them.
@@Skating_Squid Well, they also don't allow people to do the 360 jumps in there, like they do in Ohio...I've seen them kick people out for that, but that was a few years ago. Only a few skaters in the DMV have that skate style mastered.
@@HipNoticQ ... I do 360 jumps all the time (take off of one foot, land on same foot) and no one says anything to me. I'm from Jersey and the way I skate is basically through the crowd doing moves and pivots, zigzagging down the floor. It may be because the floor guard knows me iono.
This is HIS opinion. Every rink isn't for everybody, that's why every skater has their favorite rink. This one is mine and one of the reasons is BECAUSE they check people's skates. They have to, because there are people whose skates are scratching deep grooves into the floor and it got so bad that the floor had to be completely replaced about 4 years ago. This is a friendly, safe skating rink and the rules keep it that way.
I would expect a experienced skater to easily understand why a rink would want to check out “bring your own skates” come on man….. grow up 😀 Floors are expensive and improperly set up skates damage floors. I understand that you feel your 10 dollars entities you to do what ever you like but seriously 😀 Grow up man.
LOL You are CLUELESS about what makes a bad rink. Ask any of the older regulars if they remember Congressional Roller Rink in Rockville MD. It was in an old WW2 Airplane hanger. It had a CONCRETE surface, NO AC. It was a pit.
Wahh wahh wahh. Sorry a rink made rules you don't like. It doesn't mean the rink is bad. The toestop/plug rule is so people don't trash the floor by scraping bare metal on it. It's not unusual to have them check your skates- it happens here a lot depending on who is working the door. I mean, honestly, we get bags searched by security on the way in on busy nights. Doesn't mean the rink sucks, it means somebody cares. And the inline thing? Why you even mad, you have quads? I give this video 5/5 teardrops for all the whining you did. Find a new hobby.
As a rink owner I appreciate your honest review. I check all toe stops especially kids, if you have a worn out toe stop or (jam plug) can do some damage to the floor as well as inlines however we do allow those and even rent them. I think they shoulda let you use them if you didn’t have the brake. But onto the floor it’s amazingly hard to upkeep a hardwood floor. Ours is 75 years old this year and isn’t Perfect by any means but we’ve put a lot into it to keep it up. I’ve skated on concrete floors and that skate court stuff id take a beat up wooden floor anyday or just skate outside lol anyways appreciate your review!
the rink is very old school and has too many rules for it to be that low quality. the floor is already old, if you aren’t planning on upkeeping or replacing, why even bother with trying to preserve the floor now?
Reminds me of when I worked at an airsoft field and I had a coworker that had a stick up his ass about certain players' equipment and intentionally made customers' experiences unpleasent and a hassle if they dressed in ways he didn't like.
Some people working in recreation just get a kick out of being able to ruin someone's fun.
Yeah I mean I understand rules but there’s a point where things just become a power struggle and annoying
Sad but true.
Ah no worries bro. Just one guy with a bad attitude.... maybe he was having a bad day. I would write to the owner and tell them about your experience and get them to change their policy (or educate the staff) as it doesn't make sense to ban all in-lines for a removable heel brake.
Now that I have seen the review he gave the literal worst skating rink in the area- 8- I k ow he is a fraud
@@adiamberhane9004 isn’t that good though? Like it’s the worst one is -8 should be good. Can you even do -8 lol
Damn! Sorry you had a bad experience. This is the rink I went to growing up. Floor deff needs some work, rink is a bit too small for my liking. Laurel is my favorite.
Yeah it’s unfortunate and all the times before this I had a great time, wish they would change their attitude and stop being so strict. Laurel is fun!
Funny thing is, I live closer to the Laurel Rink (I live in Columbia), but go to Seabrook. I've never had any issues at Seabrook. But every rink and floor in the DMV got issues. Did Laurel finally fix that rumble strip in the corner? lol
@@Skating_Squid Bro, I gotta get a chance to meet you. Wonder if we've skated at the same time and I just didn't know who you were....I've only skated once this year, since I am coming back after fracturing my right foot, and my trusty skates finally had to be retired! lol...Got my new ones up and ready as of last night, so may try to hit a rink tomorrow.
@@HipNoticQ yeah laurel is better now I think haha the last two times went there I ended up almost getting kicked out for skating too fast 😂😭
@@HipNoticQ yeah bro you should come out to anacostia on Monday 4-8 there is a big skate event happening!
Love your videos, man! I just got into roller skating and watching you go around is a treat!
I used to skate at Lanham Seabrook for at least 15 - 20 years but last experience several years ago changed my outlook of the "New Management" that is in place. Stopped by the rink for the early "old school" skate session that is held on Saturday's for more experienced skaters and the "Security" guard that was at the door stated that she had to inspect my backpack. She looks inside and saw my Gatorade and her reaction was as if I had a concealed weapon. She stated that I could not bring my Gatorade in the rink which, given the new management was understandable, but the overall tone/delivery was unacceptable given that I had skated there for about 2 decades. Needless to say, the older woman that was at the booth collecting monies for entry could not even look at me because she knew me and not that I was looking for a "pass", just looking to be spoken to in a professional/respectful manner. Needless to say, I complied and drove to Crofton Skate Center and that was my last experience at Lanham Seabrook. I used to dig the vibe there and the music but how the staff treats their patron's is a turn-off. No issues with driving further to skate. Understanding your "audience" is a key to a successful business
Thank you for the excellent background story! I understand inspecting skates, and even outlawing blades to an extent to protect the floor and I'm happy to comply. Rudeness is just over the top though, and staff should be re-trained as admissions is the first thing you see when entering a rink. The floor is expensive to maintain and recoat. Skates used outdoors and not cleaned can bring in dirt and small rocks wedged into the stoppers, and then they scratch the floor when used (or people who remove the stops and don't use plugs). A rink around me forbid rollerblades back in the late 80's/early 90's and lost enough customers to cause it to close. It reopened in 2002 with new owners, and they check skates when you enter. They would even wrap cloth tape around rollerblade stoppers if they marked the floor. We do have to try sneaking in Gatorade for my son who gets dehydrated and overheats. I know they are trying to make some money on concessions, but they don't even have a drinking fountain. It is a small rink though, but with only 4 rinks in my state we try to support them (we've lost SO many rinks in the last 2 decades). I love trying new rinks, but I have to drive over 2 hours one-way to get to anything out of my state. You have it good in the northeast with so many options!
Our local small town family owned roller rink doesn’t allow in lines. The reasons being is that the floor isn’t finished like with that glossy stuff so the edges of the in lines would tear up the wood floor. But it’s most people who come don’t own their own skates and don’t mind in being quads.
This skating ring has been sued many times. My first time going to this rink I was assaulted by a male employee, my brother, 11 and 13 year old sons came to my rescue. The fake security officer assaulted my 11 year old giving my son a fractured jaw. The police was called, the owner and security officer were in trouble. I did get a lawyer. We haven’t been to a skating ring ever again. Word on the street the owners of this ring has been in trouble many times, and does terrible business
I recommend going to a good quality skating rink! If you come to Skateaway in Kansas (In a county I will not name to protect my privacy) they will never treat you like that they are very nice. There are no security officers or anything like that just regular employees.
The owner is a ''real'' african, not all skinfolk are kinfolk.
I went to this rink once but won't be back. I brought my inline skates and was pissed about that nonsensical rule. Then I kept tripping on the rough parts of the floor in the rental quads. Doesn't seem worth it to go here when there's other options in the area.
Yeah it’s so ridiculous, sorry to hear you had a bad time too.
Yea, the floor is not that great at all.
Sounds a bit like they're blaming the quality of the floor on the skaters. Which I get a bit, when I first went to a rink I didn't think they'd let me use my skates because I didn't have wheels specifically for indoors, but they didn't care. Never thought about breaks, but makes sense, they'd be more likely to gouge or scratch up the floor if they were worn off.
Yeah definitely understand that aspect but my inline skates don’t even have a brake at all haha most advanced inlines don’t even come with brakes
Dang, sorry this happened. I definitely won't be trying out that rink. Just want to skate and have a good time. Great review.
If you want try the rink in delinco NJ
I planned on going here for the first time today (Thursday). I’ve been looking for rinks to go to. It’s a 30 min drive. I’ll look into the other one ppl are talking about. Thank you!
Man it really changed a lot based on your review. Cause it’s been a long time since I’ve been there cause my pops used to dj up there and I knew some of the older staff but it seems like based on that guy at the skate rental section was new. But man it sucks that it changed so much over time cause it used to be a good environment though. Sorry that you had to go through that man. I was thinking about revisiting up there again but based on the review you gave I don’t think I need to. By the way man you really have some smooth moves on skates man that was nice🔥💯
A local rink, now closed, did kind of the same. No blades allowed and to really help move things along they never coated the floor. Instead, they used rosin, a carcinogen, on the floor. That was 25 yrs ago. The whole place was bought, torn down and made into a more profitable free parking lot for a nursing home. I have 4 sets on inline speed skates…three of which never were on pavement and only used inside on maple. One set was used occasionally on a bike path. Three of the four sets were purchased at local skating rinks along with fistfuls of bearings and supplies. Imagine all the little kids getting blades, going there and not being able to use them. The adult skate looked kind of busy, but the population base is large in MD…what does Friday and Saturday night look like?
I’m not sure I haven’t been up there for a while but there is a lot of rinks to choose from in this area and most of them are doing pretty well!
Hey! If you ever wanted to try ice skating and or going to a decent Roller Rink. Try Pettit National Ice center Oct 1st-March 31st. For Roller go to Waukesha Skateland. (South Eastern Wisconsin)
Lol sup bro! Crystals is my go-to every time between the two. They just revamped their floor and now they get super OC about trying to protect it as you experienced. They ask to see both skates because some people go harder on one toe vs. the other (me lol). I experienced the same thing with them so much so that they told me I had to replace both of my dance floors before I came back…never changed my plugs annnnnd never have gone back 😂😂😂 Crystals or Ana for me it was until I moved back to Atlanta.
Yeah I’ve been all over the country and crystals is my favorite rink of all time so far! 🔥🦑
Man I’m sorry to hear that. Looks like a cool place but sucks when things are divided.
Are you planning to come back to Vegas by chance? Be dope to skate with you.
Yeah I go to Vegas often because all my family lives out there! Hopefully I’ll be out there soon but don’t have anything planned for now
Glad to know. Nobody wants to waste their time & money at a place like that, and especially not wear your own skates. On an adult night, at that, people who have their own skates have put good $ into them because they don't want to be wearing crappy rentals.
Sad about the inlines! Great video
Thank you bro! 🦑🦑🦑
i love this dudes intro
Omg I swore up and down I was subscribed!!! My bad homie 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ I'm tripping big time...trippin like I'm skating on their wack floor lol 😜
Haha it’s okayyyy 😂 nah fr lanham lost a customer 😅
Wow. They repainted blue and yellow and made it look just like it was in the 1980s. Lots of good memories there.
Love going love the rink love the people only positive vibes there
Sucks this was your experience. I personally love Lanham. I would consider myself a regular and always had a smooth time there. No issue with the staff or overall crowd there. Also, they check everyone toe stops even the people who go there often, I’ve gotten use to it. Just procedure I guess. The floor feels fine to me but I can see how you might disagree. Everyone experience is different. Looking forward to the next review. Skate land North Point (Dundalk, MD/ Baltimore County) allows rollerblades. Idk if you done a review on that place yet, but just a heads up they also have speed skaters there as well.
Nah I definitely got to check those out and thank you for the heads up! 🦑🦑
We skated there during the pandemic and to support DJ Flash. We enjoyed the music always, and I loved the wings and fries. However, the floor is GARBAGE. I grew up in Elmwood Skating Rink (Philly) and our grand-pop knew how to maintain his rink floor. We just couldn't justify driving there when the rest of the rinks opened back up and they have a perfectly good floor in Baltimore and it's cheaper.
This is the closest rink to my house and the first time I went I swore I'd never go back. Their floor sucks and I just did NOT have a good time (was treated like I didn't belong by the og's there for Kalorama night)
Yeah very sad but not much you can do I guess
The rink is being responsible for the safety of all 😊
I’m going to go to a skating rink but I’m a beginner so I’m going to go to skate Xpress if that’s a good one tell me how it is please if you can if you can’t that’s air! (:
Have you ever tried rollerjam USA? It’s in Staten Island
Nah I def gotta try that one day! 🦑
😂😂😂
I grew up skating in that rink
I love watching your videos
Wow I use to work there in the 80s as a floor guard.
Were you there when the "Rolling Dice" crew used to skate there? I went there all the time in the 1980s. If you notice, they repainted it blue and yellow just like it was back then.
Why did they check your plugs/stoppers? What happens if you have a dance plate with no toe stopper? Do you have to leave? Also I call BS on the no inline policy. They could just re-word it and say no heal break inlines.
Yeah if you have no toe stops they would make you rent skates, and yeah I thought about that when I was driving home! If they are checking everyone’s toe stops, what’s wrong with just checking Inlines for a brake?
@@Skating_Squid its because if you don't have a plug and you scrape your toes, it trashes the floor.
you said you used to like going there. did the floor change?
No it didn’t change I think they just haven’t kept up with the floor so it’s really bumpy and rough I’m some places
@@Skating_Squid and they blame skaters instead of taking responsibility and maintaining the floor as a business model
Try the rink I. Delinco Nj
Nah, That Sounds like you were Dealing with an Oppositional Person
So prolly a stupid question. But I see quad skaters do it often. Is the holding on to another person like a balance thing?
It's holding the arm or wrist. The skate style is a DC/MD style called "Snapping". Not a balance thing.
@@HipNoticQ Thanks! ill definitely do some research now that I know what its called to learn about the style.
@@HipNoticQit is a balance thing because when a person is an excellent "snapper", they don't need the other person to help correct their balance....
I consider myself a very conservative man, but if a rink did that to me....I would feel I have no choice but to burn it to the ground.
Haha I had to contain myself 😭😭😭
Bummer you had a bad time. Great review though. 👍
Yeah it happens oh well haha but thank you!
bro i relearned the snap last friday i was doing it out of no where
Ayeee that’s awesome bro good job!
Man I wish I had seen this about 2 weeks ago....def didn't know they changed the rules....an I dont do quads so it was just a blank trip altogether....smh
Yeah trust me haha I was also extremely disappointed. Luckily I can ride quads a little bit lol
You said the floor was trashed, but didn't specify. What was wrong with it? Thanks. Peace.
4:50 I KNOW THE GUY IN THE YELLOW SHIRT HE GOES TO LAUREL ROLLER SKATE CENTER
im not trying to size up one against your experience i just wanna tell mine in what i think is the worst skating rink i ever experienced. in OK there's a WAY worse skating rink that only allows inside skates or rentals, and they check that by the toe stop which is....pretty bad considering their toe stops weren't much better when it comes to wear and tear, entry was 5 dollars, and 5 dollars extra for rentals, i checked in the man at front desk asked "did you bring your own" i said yes and then he inspected them, he was surprised by what i brought, but then he looked at the toe stops and asked "did you wore these outside" i said "yeah i wore them a couple times outside" to then he replies "sorry you cant have outside skates" i was annoyed but mostly dumbfounded i told him i only wore them outside a couple of times" he then says "its just policy". so i had to pay 5 dollars extra for rentals...i thought to myself this place look alot like my hometowns rink before it closed but...worse FAR worse, i come in to pop music playing but more of the cheesy stuff like early days justin beiber, katy perry, friday by rebecca black, that kinda stuff, cant recommend anything else, i was dreading walking in but i told my self its probably not that bad as soon as we get rentals, and jam around....no...i jinxed myself thinking that, i went over got a rental and tried to tie my skate, one of my skates had a ripped shoelace and the other skate didnt have the right laces to fit correctly, they were two difference laces...deep breathe i sayed to myself just ask for a new pair, i got one and it had the right laces, right size, no ripped gauntlet or whatever you call that plastic bit on the lace, so i wen on the floor which is elevated, witch i dont really recommend because it makes it a bit difficult to get on the floor for beginners but ive been doing it for a while so what ever, i start skating and i noticed the floor is bumpy, like really bumpy it kinda fent like skating outside, i look down and i see the floor peeling,, to witch i look at the whole floor and IT HAS HOLES IN IT so i decide to just get out but before i could i tripped out of nowhere (sort of) it felt like one of my wheels stopped out of nowhere i looked more carefully at the skate and it was rusted, the bolts, the trucks were dirty, same as the bearings, i was suppressed to find that out considering i went two laps around for it to just give out just now, i just decided to leave.
(also little side note the food they only have was small chips and loose candy the bathrooms were just closets with toilets in them, and the tables to eat at were all different kinds, i wished i was making this up but the thing looked like it was holding on to dear life)
Yeah that does sound pretty rough 😬 thank you for your experience it was enlightening to read!
Your rating was ON POINT! Seabrook Sucks!
I see you snappin bro.. floor trash though 🤣🤣🤣
haha thank you bro and yeah thankfully they have re done it recently
Keep what you’re doing brother this is awesome .
Thank you so much 💪🏻🙏🏼
I feel like the rink in my place is way worse than this
this rink is the worst rink i’ve been to. so many rules, you didn’t cover as well. no earbuds, can’t use phone, im surprised they let you record. maybe they don’t anymore
Yeah they don’t like me anymore 😭
@@Skating_Squid not surprised. you aren’t losing much though. what rinks are your go to?
In this area I really love anacostia. I used to love temple hills but everyone basically stopped going there which is depressing :(
Earbuds (and headphones) = safety issue. Good rinks don't allow them. If you've got stuff in/on your ears, you generally can't hear any important announcements.
Recording should be illegal! Yeah, it's a public place, but most people who record do so for social media posts, not just to share among family. The wrong person gets their hands (well, eyes) on that video you took, you could be endangering someone's life!
Phones are dangerous because it's usually idiots use them. Some brat who couldn't skate had his phone out, on the floor, going the wrong damn way, and slammed into me. Broke two knuckles on my finger AND severed the tendon because he hit me so hard. The surgery it would take to get it repaired, I can't afford (thank you American healthcare) so, I'll have a crooked finger for the rest of my life. Even if YOU can skate, that doesn't mean everyone can. What happens when a kid - or, really, anyone who can't skate - runs into you while you're using your phone and knocks the phone out of your hand and another skater rolls over it, smashing it? I'm willing to bet you're not going to be too happy. I've only seen it happen once...but once was enough. They had to get everyone off the floor to sweep up the pieces.
I can't go there because I only have inlines
Oh its in Maryland make sense lmao
This was just ONE opinion or experience. Everybody needs to judge for yourself whenever you decide to go.
I agree!
rule is rule.... but I bet that those guys weren't anything to professional.
Worst? More like BEST!
Well...maybe?
Since it was adult night, it's kind of hard to tell.
I don't know who the hell invented Skate Mates, but they deserve a fate worse than death! Wouldn't imagine many adults would use them, even if they do have them there.
Anyway...key points here...
INLINES:
1 - I've NEVER heard of the "back brake" being an issue at rinks (a few at my local roller rink have California brakes - a back brake on their quads, for those who've never heard of them).
I HAVE, however, heard of rinks banning inlines for SAFETY.
A - Many popular rinks often have old school skaters.
Old school skaters typically roll fibers.
Those with inlines usually don't have a dedicated rink pair.
A rock lodged into your inlines comes loose on the rink...and, well, we've had SEVERAL broken bones as those with the fiberglass (or clay) wheels hit those damn pebbles. With no "give" to their wheels to roll over that pebble, hitting one is like skating directly into a cement wall. I don't understand rinks that allow inlines.
B - A LOT of the kids and teens (and, yes, sadly, I've seen a few adults, too) think "I fast, I skate!" They don't understand *anything* about CONTROL. They just think that, yep, if they can go fast, they're skating/know how to skate.
STOP CHECK:
I WISH my rink would check people's toe stops. They say they do...giant sign out front...yet I've never seen them do it once.
It was hard to tell in the video, but a maple rotunda floor? Those things are hella expensive. ONE PLANK can be upwards of $100+ for the straight-aways...never mind the curved ones at the end of the rink...depending on width and length.
That being said, even plain old planks anyone can get at a home improvement store - sanded down for smoothness, with or without a coating - can get costly when you're having to pull out old ones and put new ones down every other week because "Someone gouged the floor again".
If there's a hole for the plug - with no plug - or someone tries to come in with a stop that's so worn down the metal is showing, a simple fall can cause SERIOUS damage to the floor. Which could be why they check more regularly there...and possibly, at least one reason, why the floor is janky.
SNACK BAR:
That....would be my dream!
Both of my local rinks offer pretzels (with or without cheese) and hot dogs.
Note: The dogs are pre-made in advance by staff, wrapped, frozen, and a select few are pulled for each session, and then they're just microwaved when someone orders one. Alternately either leaving cold spots or the bun is soaked from the steam & the dog will - literally - burn your mouth (NOT just "really hot" but physically burn. Regulars have learned to wait for them to cool down...newbies, sadly, not so much).
Everything else (chips, pop, cookies, and candy) comes from vending machines or the "prize booth" from ticket games (individual Starbursts, Tootsie Rolls, and other small, individually wrapped, candies) and are worth 5 tickets or can be paid for in cash for 5 cents each.
I'd LOVE to have the selection that rink does! Maybe I'd actually eat at the snack bar instead of before or after skating. The only thing we get at the rink are the drinks these days. Which get stuck in the old, worn-out, machine at least 40% of the time, so we have to get management to "rescue" them for us. UGH!!
So they own laurel and Lanham and they only have this rule at Lahnam? All the rinks are getting to be over managed and childish.
Yeah it’s too bad but not much you can do, they will learn their lesson when nobody wants to go there anymore
@@Skating_Squid unfortunately I’ve been saying that about manassas. But no one cares
sounds like a crowd problem not an owner problem..
Laurel is a bit different than Lanham, rule-wise.
where are you from?
I’m originally from Las Vegas
The floor is traaaaaash. Sorry you didn’t have the best experience😕
😭 yeah it’s all good I just try to remember the better times I’ve had there in the past and just leave it at that haha
If he asked to see both of your skates for toe stops, he was being a jerk. They never asked me to see both skates.
go on a saturday! you’ll have a better experience..
F in the chat.
Funny thing is, I bet if the man that hassled you about your skates had actually treated you friendly, maybe with a smile, I bet you would be ready to forgive the quality of the floor, even if he said look man, sorry but we got this stupid rule here about inlines, I'm really sorry to ask this but it's my job, blah blah. I have a choice of two rinks, and the one I've been going to the last 10 years I love partly because the staff are so friendly and great, and that makes you feel good, it brightens your day to be treated like a human being.
Exactly! So frustrating and just bad customer service. I rather be around people that care about their customers and not so up tight about simple rules like the toe stops. Especially on an adult night. Just treat people better 😒
@@Skating_Squid so you have to have a certain type of toe stop or just a toe stop? Because many plates don't have them at all lol
@@godjhaka7376 I have toe stops that are just little plastic nubs on both skates. On my Inlines I have no brake at all
@@Skating_Squid Was the guy that asked you one of the "Security" personnel or one of the employees? If it was one of the employees, and if it's who I think it is, just know I heard he was going to get his @$$ whooped about a month or so ago for being an idiot. If you're not a skater, you can't tell me NOTHING about skating, or the dos and don'ts....that's how I look at it....
@@HipNoticQ yea it was an employee 👀 💀 it is what it is I guess he’ll learn 🤷🏽♂️😂
Why so much hand holding?
We are holding the arm, it’s called snapping out here in this area and it’s just the style of skating we do! 💪🏻
@@Skating_Squid I figured just not quite sure. Not done in my area. Thanks👍🏻
@@Dobemandan What area are you from?
Every area has their niche techniques/styles. I'm from Jersey and we don't do snapping either. We moreso do trains and trios, center circle (jungle) skating, and freestyle. Music is more up tempo and we do moves off the cuff. Nothing is really choreographed. We also do moves in, out and around skaters, moving zig-zag like down the floor.
Don’t be sad there is a really good skating rink called “Skating Palace Family Fun Center” it allows all tricks so don’t worry there is also a snack bar and games and more! So don’t worry try this one
Edit: the snack bar is THE BEST
Edit 2: the carpet glows when the lights get turned off
Yes it used to be the best~way back in the 80s & 90s. Even early 2000s. NO INLINE or METAL SKATES were ever allowed. FYI, these type skates fk up the flooring.
We had great flooring back in the day. Best DJs & nice crowds. Mgt changed several times since I’ve been there. Then rules became relaxed~allowing ppl to skate with any kind of gear~which fk up the flooring.
I would love to Ban Inlines at my rink even my rentals. Most are junk with protrusions that rip up the floor when people fall. Because of customers unwillingness to do maintenance on their skates any rink that does not inspect personal skates is taking a big chance on damage to their floors. Yes I would fire a customer that has no respect for my floor. Hope your rink time has improved since this Video KEEP ROLLING no matter what!!!!
It sounds like your upset because, you were not able to use your inline skates. Seabrook is a good skating rink. You saw the people on the floor having a good time. Hey ya'll, support your local skating rinks; they're few and far between.
We do quads man at the roller rinks get with the program and leave your feelings at the door
Sorry buddy, but I wouldn't allow inline skates on a well maintained wood floor. Quads are rink skates, inline are outdoor skates.
Agree AND disagree. There are several reasons, but the main being safety.
they have indoor wheels for inlines
I agree though inlines are outdoors or hockey.
He made this video because his inclined skates were prohibited. The floor wasn't trash the other 5 or 6 times he came. Man, GTFOH. they have to do whatever they need to do to protect their property.
Sounds like sour grapes to me. I skate all over the Washington area as well as other states that I travel to and this rink is by far the best. The guys who run this rink are all nice guys and I have never known them to be rude to anyone. Its a good rink and the floor is not trash. In fact, by the time I leave the rink there is not a parking space left and it is well over an acre of parking space. If it was so bad the people would not be coming weekly. So in my opinion, this is just sour grapes because they don’t allow inline skates. My opinion is htat rules are rules and if I am not willing to abide by them then I just won’t come. That’s the mature thing to do. A completely full parking lot speaks for itself.
I also have to ask WTF is up with you holding onto a mans hand when you are skating around the rink?
....you've never seen rhythm skating before???
I am shocked by this review, it reeks of bias, hubris and entitlement! I am shocked by what you say and why the review is . Let’s see according to you and the video - it’s clean, the music is great, one of the best sound systems you have encountered, the atmosphere is good and this is the worst skating rink you have ever been to? Oh and someone actually saw that you were upset and they came to acknowledge you? It seems that your issue is with not being able to use your own skates- I get it . Perhaps you can call and see if a place allows that and if not then not bother to show up. You also said the snacks were boring , not sure if in a post- pandemic world there are exciting snacks to be had at such establishments . You are not reviewing skating rinks but actually looking for a place where you can what you want to do- the height of privilege. Full disclosure- I skate here all the time and I have seen this place really transform from the previous owners. It has been totally modernized and we have even rented the place for two different kids parties . It’s clean, safe, music is great, kids find plenty of things to snack on and when I am not skating I love the retro games . Then again, I tend to go to establishments for what they provide not what I wish they provided .
Great response Adam. I concur 100%. As I said in a comment a few minutes ago, a completely full parking lot speaks for itself.
Seemed like a reasonable complaint to me, you're acting like it's a situation where special services were expected and not provided. In reality it's the service and the unreasonable ban.
Why would someone know to call about a place not allowing inlines? That's not a basic expectation. Do you call a restaurant and ask if common allergens are on the menu? That's a basic expectation.
He complained about the floor and had a click bait title. You kustvreally like the location and kinda do the same thing you accuse him of.
I agree with you. Your reply was spot on.
Too many rules huhn? But it was clean ... the music was good.. it wasn't trashy and overly crowded.. and they enforced their rules despite your disappointment.. good place. Hope they get the floor fixed.. I skate vintage places.. I love quads.. I finished with inlines years ago.. I love to cruise now.. speed is not necessarily a thing for me.. and inlines hurt my feet.
Yeah I love cruising as well haha im not a speed skater at all. And it was more of a problem with the way it was handled and the customer service rather than just “the rules being enforced.” I also love both quad and inlines skates but when a rink cuts out one or the other then in my opinion it’s not a good rink because you cut out an entire group of skaters. Especially considering the problem they had with inline skates is the brake and my Inlines have no brake at all. It made no sense why you wouldn’t be able to ride them.
@@Skating_Squid Well, they also don't allow people to do the 360 jumps in there, like they do in Ohio...I've seen them kick people out for that, but that was a few years ago. Only a few skaters in the DMV have that skate style mastered.
@@HipNoticQ haha they strict about everything 😂 love doing 360s I’m trying to get my 540 right but that shit is hard
@@HipNoticQ ... I do 360 jumps all the time (take off of one foot, land on same foot) and no one says anything to me. I'm from Jersey and the way I skate is basically through the crowd doing moves and pivots, zigzagging down the floor. It may be because the floor guard knows me iono.
This is HIS opinion. Every rink isn't for everybody, that's why every skater has their favorite rink. This one is mine and one of the reasons is BECAUSE they check people's skates. They have to, because there are people whose skates are scratching deep grooves into the floor and it got so bad that the floor had to be completely replaced about 4 years ago. This is a friendly, safe skating rink and the rules keep it that way.
Wow man. lol..
Calls it the worst rink ever because they wouldn't allow for his in-lines?? Threw a temper tantrum. Grow up dude. Sheesh
Just leave and don't come back bro
I would expect a experienced skater to easily understand why a rink would want to check out “bring your own skates” come on man….. grow up 😀
Floors are expensive and improperly set up skates damage floors. I understand that you feel your 10 dollars entities you to do what ever you like but seriously 😀
Grow up man.
LOL You are CLUELESS about what makes a bad rink. Ask any of the older regulars if they remember Congressional Roller Rink in Rockville MD. It was in an old WW2 Airplane hanger. It had a CONCRETE surface, NO AC. It was a pit.
This is a petty review.
He made pretty fair points
Banning inline from a skate rink is just stupid
Wahh wahh wahh. Sorry a rink made rules you don't like. It doesn't mean the rink is bad. The toestop/plug rule is so people don't trash the floor by scraping bare metal on it. It's not unusual to have them check your skates- it happens here a lot depending on who is working the door. I mean, honestly, we get bags searched by security on the way in on busy nights. Doesn't mean the rink sucks, it means somebody cares. And the inline thing? Why you even mad, you have quads? I give this video 5/5 teardrops for all the whining you did. Find a new hobby.
thats sucks man! what's a good reason why they wont allow it??
They said because it messed the floor up but they are no different at all compared to quad skates