Athens Skate Inn - Page 2

Ignatz · January 14th, 2010, 02:07 AM

Looks like an awful lot of work!! Looking forward to your grand opening, try to post some new pics as you are able. Once you are open, make sure you and your wife have a little time to skate!

beatfreak · January 14th, 2010, 03:15 PM

Awesome!!!!

diagetus · January 21st, 2010, 03:09 AM

I skated Interskate in Athens,Ga. Hadn't heard of your rink at the time. Next time I'm in the area, I'll have to pay a visit.

Great progress! Thanks for posting up the progress pics. I wish more rink owners would share this kind of info.

ronbow · January 21st, 2010, 10:55 PM

I stopped by today, sorry I missed ya Tim looks like you are coming right along with the renovation. It is soooooo good to see a rink reopen I have seen so many operators call it quits the last 25 years just here in Ga. Me and I hope other skateloggers will be there for your opening. I will stop by the next time i"m in Athens to meet ya. Ron

old man · January 23rd, 2010, 03:58 PM

Thanks Ron , Sorry I missed you. Once the sprinkler system is completed we should be able to speed things up. We cant have any other workers inside while it is being installed. Thanks and drop in anytime.....

Boru · February 21st, 2010, 01:16 PM

How is the project progressing? I wouldn't mind driving up and give the rink a try!!

old man · February 22nd, 2010, 07:04 PM

We are getting there. We are waiting on our heat and air units to be installed.After we get the building warm we can start the floor tile, carpet, and the roll on skate floor coating. On Wednesday we should have our counter tops for our concession area. Im heading over to the rink now to get some painting done.

markthetrucker · February 24th, 2010, 04:17 AM

mmm, think wood my man...think wood!

tailgate11 · February 24th, 2010, 02:21 PM

No we need a good concrete floor close by. Wood is nice but it gets old. Can't beat a oldie.... Hope everything is goin in well. Can't wait for the opening... Ne ideas on the new date yet? I have been wanting to stop in to check it out.

Ignatz · February 26th, 2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tailgate11

No we need a good concrete floor close by. Wood is nice but it gets old.

Why does wood get old? I know it gets little holes and chips and wrinkles in it and all. Just curious. Can you skate on concrete in a different way than wood?

tailgate11 · February 26th, 2010, 08:26 PM

I just like concrete over wood. Not much difference in either IMHO. I'll sk8 on anything. I think there is alot more to maintain wood floor tho. I guess I just prefer it more cause it is what I grew up on. I'm sure someone will chime in and tell the difference in either but I sk8 on both now. Long as it's clean and grippy I don't care.

Ignatz · February 28th, 2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tailgate11

I just like concrete over wood. Not much difference in either IMHO. I'll sk8 on anything. I think there is alot more to maintain wood floor tho. I guess I just prefer it more cause it is what I grew up on. I'm sure someone will chime in and tell the difference in either but I sk8 on both now. Long as it's clean and grippy I don't care.

I see! For some reason I like it clean and slippery. But then, I can't really do much on the skates, I just like to slide around a lot, lol

ronbow · March 22nd, 2010, 01:02 AM

When is the opening

old man · March 23rd, 2010, 12:46 AM

Hello Ron, We are still making some progress , but it is taking longer than I thought. We are hoping to be ready by mid April , but we still have a lot of work to do . Our heat and air should be completed tomorrow. All the plumbing and electrical work is completed and the sound system and lights will be installed this coming weekend.

Boru · May 24th, 2010, 07:35 PM

Well is the Rink open yet?

kg4fxg · May 24th, 2010, 08:01 PM

When you can post the anticipated hours and prices.....

Looks great and I would love to support the rink

kuosher34 · May 26th, 2010, 08:02 PM

Keeping my eyes up for this place to open! Will be nice to have another place to skate up there.

Ignatz · May 27th, 2010, 09:29 PM

is it open yet? weerre waaayyyy-ting (in a good way)

old man · June 5th, 2010, 02:12 PM

No, we are not open yet , but we are getting closer . We are waiting on the under ground utility work to be completed for our sprinkler system .. After that , our inside sprinkler system can be completed , then the fire alarm. We are hoping to be open in aprox three to four weeks....

Thanks, Tim

Ignatz · June 8th, 2010, 12:06 PM

I see it is a labor of love!

January 14th, 2010, 03:15 PM	#22
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January 21st, 2010, 10:55 PM	#24
ronbow Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buckhead, Ga Posts: 132	Glad I stopped by today, sorry I missed ya Tim looks like you are coming right along with the renovation. It is soooooo good to see a rink reopen I have seen so many operators call it quits the last 25 years just here in Ga. Me and I hope other skateloggers will be there for your opening. I will stop by the next time i"m in Athens to meet ya. Ron

February 24th, 2010, 02:21 PM	#29
tailgate11 Jamsk8n Juggernaut Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Athens Ga Posts: 34	No we need a good concrete floor close by. Wood is nice but it gets old. Can't beat a oldie.... Hope everything is goin in well. Can't wait for the opening... Ne ideas on the new date yet? I have been wanting to stop in to check it out. __________________ Custom 395's, Reactor Plates, Blue Cannibals, 8-ball Bearings Pinnacle semi-custom R-T , Ion Vanquish 4x110

February 26th, 2010, 08:26 PM	#31
tailgate11 Jamsk8n Juggernaut Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Athens Ga Posts: 34	I just like concrete over wood. Not much difference in either IMHO. I'll sk8 on anything. I think there is alot more to maintain wood floor tho. I guess I just prefer it more cause it is what I grew up on. I'm sure someone will chime in and tell the difference in either but I sk8 on both now. Long as it's clean and grippy I don't care. __________________ Custom 395's, Reactor Plates, Blue Cannibals, 8-ball Bearings Pinnacle semi-custom R-T , Ion Vanquish 4x110

May 24th, 2010, 08:01 PM	#36
kg4fxg Jill Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 264	Hours & Prices When you can post the anticipated hours and prices..... Looks great and I would love to support the rink

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January 14th, 2010, 02:07 AM	#21
Ignatz Brick House Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 353	Looks like an awful lot of work!! Looking forward to your grand opening, try to post some new pics as you are able. Once you are open, make sure you and your wife have a little time to skate!

January 21st, 2010, 03:09 AM	#23
diagetus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 354	I skated Interskate in Athens,Ga. Hadn't heard of your rink at the time. Next time I'm in the area, I'll have to pay a visit. Great progress! Thanks for posting up the progress pics. I wish more rink owners would share this kind of info.

January 23rd, 2010, 03:58 PM	#25
old man Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: georgia Posts: 31	Thanks Ron , Sorry I missed you. Once the sprinkler system is completed we should be able to speed things up. We cant have any other workers inside while it is being installed. Thanks and drop in anytime.....

February 21st, 2010, 01:16 PM	#26
Boru Quad's All the Way Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Pan Handle Posts: 20	How is the project progressing? I wouldn't mind driving up and give the rink a try!!

February 22nd, 2010, 07:04 PM	#27
old man Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: georgia Posts: 31	We are getting there. We are waiting on our heat and air units to be installed.After we get the building warm we can start the floor tile, carpet, and the roll on skate floor coating. On Wednesday we should have our counter tops for our concession area. Im heading over to the rink now to get some painting done.

February 24th, 2010, 04:17 AM	#28
markthetrucker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Secret Location If I told ya...I'd have to kill ya Posts: 1,183	mmm, think wood my man...think wood!

March 22nd, 2010, 01:02 AM	#33
ronbow Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buckhead, Ga Posts: 132	When is the opening

March 23rd, 2010, 12:46 AM	#34
old man Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: georgia Posts: 31	Hello Ron, We are still making some progress , but it is taking longer than I thought. We are hoping to be ready by mid April , but we still have a lot of work to do . Our heat and air should be completed tomorrow. All the plumbing and electrical work is completed and the sound system and lights will be installed this coming weekend.

May 24th, 2010, 07:35 PM	#35
Boru Quad's All the Way Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Pan Handle Posts: 20	Well is the Rink open yet?

May 26th, 2010, 08:02 PM	#37
kuosher34 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 80	Keeping my eyes up for this place to open! Will be nice to have another place to skate up there.

May 27th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#38
Ignatz Brick House Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 353	is it open yet? weerre waaayyyy-ting (in a good way)

June 5th, 2010, 02:12 PM	#39
old man Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: georgia Posts: 31	No, we are not open yet , but we are getting closer . We are waiting on the under ground utility work to be completed for our sprinkler system .. After that , our inside sprinkler system can be completed , then the fire alarm. We are hoping to be open in aprox three to four weeks.... Thanks, Tim

June 8th, 2010, 12:06 PM	#40
Ignatz Brick House Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 353	I see it is a labor of love!

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