Rollerblades, Macs, & Backpacks

[JohnMC]

Hello everyone, I have officially decided that I need to spend less time on my computer working and a little more time outside in this thing called "fresh air". On most days I spend around 8 hours on my MBP, I am a video guru so a lot of my time is used there but I also play a lot too. In addition someone told me the graphics outside are great. Anyway, the way I have decided to go about my "getting outside plan" is as follows, I work at my church which is about 4 miles from my house and starting soon I will be roller blading back and forth. So my question to my friends at MacRumors is: 1) Who makes the best rollerblades (I plan to spend around $100 to $150 max)? 2) Does anyone make a backpack that you can tie your roller blades to when you're walking and also has a laptop slot for a 15" MBP? I need to carry my computer with me to work but I want to protect it.

Thanks
JohnMC

 

[TheDance511]

if you value your macbook pro you wont roller blade with it because you WILL fall a lot...please if not for you..do it for the macbook pro

 

[72930]

if you value your macbook pro you wont roller blade with it because you WILL fall a lot...please if not for you..do it for the macbook pro

Really? After learning, people pretty much never fall on rollerblades, unless they are trying trics etc out...

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Rollerblade is a good company to go with for blades, and Mission is too, if you can find a cheep pair. Mine were $300 with a 75% markdown... so it's possible.

if you value your macbook pro you wont roller blade with it because you WILL fall a lot...please if not for you..do it for the macbook pro

If you're any good, don't worry about falling.. it's not too common. Just make sure to wear wrist guards as if you do fall, your wrists are the area that take the most beating.

As for a backpack.. no clue, but if you do find one, post back and let us know because I'd be interested in it too.

As for actually getting blades.. just walk into your local sports authority and see what they have, or any other sporting goods store and check it out.

 

[JohnMC]

if you value your macbook pro you wont roller blade with it because you WILL fall a lot...please if not for you..do it for the macbook pro

I'm not worried about that, I used to rollerblade a lot and a had a very nice pair of roller blades, but my feet grew 4 1/2 sizes so I need a new pair. But can keep my balance on blades.

JohnMC

 

[lamina]

I have a sweet Targus backpack I bought when I got my HP laptop a few years back. Now I use it for my 17" PowerBook.

Remember though, that accidents to happen.

PS: While working at Best Buy, a Targus rep came in and told us that if your laptop is damaged as a result of you dropping the bag because of a defect in workmanship, they will replace your laptop and bag, for as long as you own the backpack. Pretty impressive.

 

[Leareth]

I love my K2 rollerblades ( do they still make them? )

I just keep changing the wheels after every summer.

I still fall down on occasion, I do wear wrist and knee guards but no helmet...

I dented my PB after a fall on ice at school, even though it was in padded case, in padded pouch of padded backpack. The sleeve maker did give me a full refund though and I got to keep the bag.
So I don't recommend rollerblading with a laptop unless it is a dell, then they are covered under their warranty.

 

[Mammoth]

If you're bent on blading with your 'book, get one of these to protect it.

 

[SkyBell]

I love my K2 rollerblades ( do they still make them? )

I just keep changing the wheels after every summer.

I still fall down on occasion, I do wear wrist and knee guards but no helmet...

I dented my PB after a fall on ice at school, even though it was in padded case, in padded pouch of padded backpack. The sleeve maker did give me a full refund though and I got to keep the bag.
So I don't recommend rollerblading with a laptop unless it is a dell, then they are covered under their warranty.

I bought a used laptop off of ebay for $90 (Windows 2000, 233 MHz, 160 MB RAM, 4 GB HD) So I don't really worry about it if I fall.