Trying for admittance to Skater's Edge

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EricTheComposer

Member
Hey, yall. Since I live in Boston, MA and there really isn't jack to ride out here, I was thinking that it might good for NorthEastern riders to send many emails to Skater's Edge to help them see that allowing scooters will be practical and profitable. If enough of us sent emails that talked about how scootering has grown in popularity, maybe throw in the number of people in attendance at SD5 and extreme wheels, etc. perhaps we could get them to welcome us, farther progressing our sport.

Before doing this, I figured I should first see who here would be interested. Also, how does everyone feel about getting riders from other parts of the country to help? Perhaps this could turn into a collective effort by riders to make all parks open to us.

Thoughts?
 
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EricTheComposer

Member
It seems that people are interested in riding skater's edge, but feel it isn't worth the 5-10 minutes it would take to send them an email. Am I wrong? This thread has been viewed 19 times and Matt is the only one to comment.

19 emails to this place might cause the people that run it to reconsider expanding their business to us. Help me understand why there are there so few responses.
 
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EricTheComposer

Member
I just called skater's edge so I could hear from them why we are not allowed at their park, but unfortunately they are closed because of the snow storm. I'll post again when I get in touch with them.
 
DavidCronin

DavidCronin

Steel Member
bump. my friends renting out the park soon and im thinking that you could bring scooters during that time. like they cant turn down scooters if you rent out the place right? idk
 
parrish

parrish

Administrator
Staff member
it depends what the parks reasons are for not allowing scooters
and yeah, this would be sick as hell to be able to ride
 
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EricTheComposer

Member
That would be nice, have your friend check, but I don't think it will change the rule.

I tried calling again a few weeks back, didn't manage to catch anyone on the phone. However, I had forgotten about the insurance issue. When it come to insurance policy, wordings are black and white. If the policy specifically covers "persons using skateboards, roller skates, and bicycles," than if someone riding a scooter files a lawsuit for injury (say a light fixture falls, causing a concussion) and manages to win, that means the owners will not be covered by insurance and will have to pay out of pocket.

There are ways to reduce their risk of lawsuit (such as waivers), but when it comes to court, a judge has the power to void a contract (ex: an injury waiver) if presented the right reason, which is why these places have to have insurance in the first place.

If keeping scooters out is a matter of insurance, the only thing I can think we can do is make it appealing enough to upgrade or change their policy from a business standpoint.
 
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