Flex Brake. Speed control for YOUR inline skates.
A project in Portland, OR by Ben Wilson000days
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A lightweight simple braking solution that can be installed on most inline speed skates or fitness skates.
Backers: 130
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53
Funded: $6,844 of $10,000
Dates: May 16th -> Jun 15th (30 days)
Project By: Ben Wilson
Backers: 130
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53
Funded: $6,844 of $10,000
Dates: May 16th -> Jun 15th (30 days)
Project By: Ben Wilson
$6,844
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 15 @ 19:30 -0400 GMT
68%
of goal
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Latest News
Gimme a Brake for Christmas
November 30th - via: inlineskating.about.com
Find out about braking systems that could make good gifts for inline skaters. (Read More)
Prototypes 
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone! Thanks to those of you who filled out the survey, if you didn't get a chance yet here's the link again: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K2L5CHC I have gotten some wonderful responses and data that will really help us moving... (Read More)
Next Steps
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
As we head into the final week, some thoughts and clarifications.
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! We've got roughly a week to go. . . I appreciate the suggestions, and questions I have been receiving from backers and other interested individuals! I am realizing more and more, that people need to get these on their skates to... (Read More)
I trend I've noticed. . . .
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Flex Brake pledgers, This is Wendy (Ben's wife). I'm the beginner featured on the rather embarrassing video Ben posted on our facebook page (here's the link if you want to laugh at my skating... (Read More)
The Flex Brake page on Facebook, a backer map, and a video
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a video of me braking with the Flex Brake on only one skate in three different positions. I'm not very Social Media savvy, so I never posted my Facebook page for Flex Brake on the Kickstarter page. I just really didn't see what good it... (Read More)
Wendy Wilson on the Flex Brake
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
My wife was kind enough to allow me to take some video of her using the Flex Brake. She is not very steady on skates, but gave it her best. This is a great example of a beginner using the Flex Brake. (Read More)
New How to Install Video
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We are almost half way there! Thank you all for pledging and spreading the word. If each and everyone of you gets at least one more person to pledge the same amount you did, then we will reach our goal and everyone will be able to try out their... (Read More)
Things are picking up!
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are nine days in, and we have quite a web presence. Do a google search for inline skate brake and we come up high on the list. This is no doubt thanks to all of our wonderful pledgers and fans working so hard to spread the word. We even show... (Read More)
New Reward added
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I added a new reward for anyone wanting to get a pair for themselves and a friend. Just a reminder: you can change your pledge anytime up to the project deadline. (Read More)
Thank you early supporters!
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are just 14 hours in and already we have received a great deal of emails from people around the world expressing their support and excitement. So far we have focused on letting inline skate groups on Facebook know about the project. Our next... (Read More)
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