London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

Mike[trampsparadise] · 29th May 2008

Where we play:

Hackney Downs
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hack...psrc=0&iwloc=A
No lights

Mitchison Road
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...04452&t=h&z=18
Lights off at 9pm

Downham Road
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...02226&t=h&z=19
No lights

Walford Road
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=walf...m&z=16&vpsrc=0
(lights off at 8, get there early!)

Info for booking the lights at Hackney Downs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hackney

...the flood lights for the MUGA at Hackney Downs can be booked through GLL, bookings have to be taken 48 hours in advance. Contact 020 8986 7955 or email hackneysportsbookings@gll.org to book.

Sano · 29th May 2008

I'm down to play more for sure

I also need to learn how to make mallets, maybe we could have a mallet session at some point?

Are the balls just field hockey balls? I'll try and get some if so

gabes · 29th May 2008

JOL's court should be good, I walk past it every day when i'm walking my dog. I've never seen it in use...

Mike[trampsparadise] · 29th May 2008

Sounds good! And yea, street hockey balls.

playswellwithotters · 29th May 2008

I'm in. £15 will get a set of croquet mallets ...

http://www.justfax.co.uk/Details.asp?PID=15783

Not sure they'll last the distance but i'll order them if we've enough folk to give it a go.

Mike[trampsparadise] · 29th May 2008

Wood mallets are heavy and the shafts break easily. I went through a dozen of them before going the ski pole route.
They were cheap broomstick handles though...

Is there a difference between street hockey balls and field hockey balls?

*yep, google shows they are indeed different. I suppose either would work.

Shinscar · 29th May 2008

i've played two games, lost one, won one, ive got an itchy polo hand. I assume you can make them outta golf clubs too? i'll keep my eye out for tubeing.

smallbrownbike (matt) · 29th May 2008

we have mallets in dalston and enough pipe to make another 12 or so...

Mike[trampsparadise] · 30th May 2008

Nice one! So do people like the idea of a floating game? Or should we set a day?

dicki · 30th May 2008

i'm in mike and wooden mallets RULE !!

Object · 30th May 2008

Floating is good, count me in. I can even bring my own mallet.

Shinscar · 30th May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Object

Floating is good, count me in. I can even bring my own mallet.

you got a spare...;)

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Object · 30th May 2008

Only if Emily will let you use hers.

Mike[trampsparadise] · 30th May 2008

We have enough mallets, now who has balls?

Object · 30th May 2008

I'll find out where seb bought his from.

dicki · 30th May 2008

i'll pick up one for next week mike has, i'm sure, a few

runcible rakan · 30th May 2008

yeah sounds good

smallbrownbike (matt) · 30th May 2008

the sports shop on stoke newington high street had loads of hockey balls at about £1.99 each.
we have a few here...

le car · 30th May 2008

when is that?

Object · 30th May 2008

Cheers SBB

Mike[trampsparadise] · 30th May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by le car

when is that?

spontaneousness

Buffalo Bill · 30th May 2008

I should a polo bike by the end of 2moro, so I'll be up for this - no mallet tho.

JOL · 30th May 2008

Lets play right now!

(Just need to finish the bike.)

le car · 30th May 2008

I don't understand why there is a debate about mallet at this point..? hasn't everyone been to Brick Lane Polo yet and seen what the standard is? Nothing against wood mallets but they are a bit dangerous for other users because of the weight.
When is that northeast polo thing supposed to happen? Could it be good for the Saturday games (http://www.londonfgss.com/thread5640.html) I suggested a while back?

TheBrick(Tommy) · 30th May 2008

I don't get this heavy wood mallet thing. If you make a mallet out of seasoned oak it will be heavy but if you make it out of pine it will be light. Different woods different properties just like any other material.

dicki · 30th May 2008

@ smallbrownbike ( matt ) if you could pick me up a coule of those hockeys balls i would be grateful and could re pay in stella or cold hard cash

flickwg · 30th May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicki

@ smallbrownbike ( matt ) if you could pick me up a coule of those hockeys balls i would be grateful and could re pay in stella or cold hard cash

you can get them form any sports soccer or sports world chain

oxford street has two

JOL · 30th May 2008

Balsa Wood mallets are go!

le car · 30th May 2008

I just think a swinging mallet in wood has more inertia than a alu/plastic one. In NYC they even drill holes in the mallet heads to make them lighter...

provenrad · 30th May 2008

I made 3 wooden mallets on rainy Monday. Constructed from hardwood dowelling + heads are pine / drillium. avant-garde designs + rustic waxed finish.
If anyone wants to play polo in West London (tuesday?) then they are welcome to try them out!
EDIT - I spent too long trying to get some old ski=poles / graphite golf clubs.. ergo..

Mike[trampsparadise] · 30th May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by le car

In NYC they even drill holes in the mallet heads to make them lighter...

That's pretty much the standard for everywhere except London. We're always a bit behind the states anyways...

Buffalo Bill · 2nd June 2008

What's up with this? I know I spoke to you yesterday about mallets - but I can't remember the gist - is it happening this week? Tuesday?

aidan · 2nd June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike[trampsparadise]

That's pretty much the standard for everywhere except London. We're always a bit behind the states anyways...

i'm so desperate to catch up.

Buffalo Bill · 2nd June 2008

Just desperate, I reckon. How do you charge for polo lessons, then, Aidan? Based on what I saw yesterday, you could be making a mint.

matt (baddesigner) · 2nd June 2008

i'm in, this sounds good, but how much notice will we get on games? just a 'game tonight?' kinda thing?

aidan · 2nd June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bill

Just desperate, I reckon. How do you charge for polo lessons, then, Aidan? Based on what I saw yesterday, you could be making a mint.

ha...what i know can't be taught.i spent many nights watching American polo on youtube,its the only way.

Buffalo Bill · 2nd June 2008

Do you reckon lefties have a natural advantage? If they do, watch out, guess which hand I use...

Buffalo Bill · 2nd June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt (baddesigner)

i'm in, this sounds good, but how much notice will we get on games? just a 'game tonight?' kinda thing?

Phone tree? Text tree? I can't always get to the forum.

1. Bill
2. Sano
3. Rob
4. Mike

aidan · 2nd June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bill

Do you reckon lefties have a natural advantage? If they do, watch out, guess which hand I use...

me and dt were discussing that yesterday.it depends on the direction of the attack.i wouldn't say an advantage,it has its pros and cons

Mike[trampsparadise] · 2nd June 2008

Alright, Tuesday sounds good to me. Weather permitting of course...
JOL's court, time?

Buffalo Bill · 2nd June 2008

6.30-7pm? I'm in.

JOL · 2nd June 2008

I'll be there.
No polo specific bike yet, but I'm working on it.

Object · 2nd June 2008

Can't do any nights this week but I'd usually be up for it.
What's the plans or organising? Quick text around? email?

Shinscar · 2nd June 2008

1. Bill
2. Sano
3. Rob
4. Mike
5. shinscar (need to borrow mallet is that cool)

Mike[trampsparadise] · 2nd June 2008

Can we subscribe to this thread so you get alerts via email?
Not everybody has everybody's email address and sending texts could get expensive.

dicki · 2nd June 2008

count me in where is jol's court again ?

matt (baddesigner) · 2nd June 2008

corner of ufton road and downham road, off kingsland road.

Object · 2nd June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike[trampsparadise]

Can we subscribe to this thread so you get alerts via email?
Not everybody has everybody's email address and sending texts could get expensive.

Good call.

Buffalo Bill · 2nd June 2008

OK, let's sub.

flickwg · 2nd June 2008

tuesday is same night as trixies may have a fight for mallets

29th May 2008	#6
Mike[trampsparadise]	Wood mallets are heavy and the shafts break easily. I went through a dozen of them before going the ski pole route. They were cheap broomstick handles though... Is there a difference between street hockey balls and field hockey balls? yep, google shows they are indeed different. I suppose either would work. Last edited by Mike[trampsparadise]; 29th May 2008 at 22:34. Reason: googling*
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29th May 2008	#2
Sano	I'm down to play more for sure I also need to learn how to make mallets, maybe we could have a mallet session at some point? Are the balls just field hockey balls? I'll try and get some if so
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29th May 2008	#5
playswellwithotters	I'm in. £15 will get a set of croquet mallets ... http://www.justfax.co.uk/Details.asp?PID=15783 Not sure they'll last the distance but i'll order them if we've enough folk to give it a go.
	quote reply

29th May 2008	#7
Shinscar	i've played two games, lost one, won one, ive got an itchy polo hand. I assume you can make them outta golf clubs too? i'll keep my eye out for tubeing.
	quote reply

29th May 2008	#8
smallbrownbike (matt)	we have mallets in dalston and enough pipe to make another 12 or so...
	quote reply

30th May 2008	#9
Mike[trampsparadise]	Nice one! So do people like the idea of a floating game? Or should we set a day?
	quote reply

30th May 2008	#10
dicki	i'm in mike and wooden mallets RULE !!
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30th May 2008	#11
Object	Floating is good, count me in. I can even bring my own mallet.
	quote reply

30th May 2008	#22
Buffalo Bill	I should a polo bike by the end of 2moro, so I'll be up for this - no mallet tho.
	quote reply

30th May 2008	#24
le car	I don't understand why there is a debate about mallet at this point..? hasn't everyone been to Brick Lane Polo yet and seen what the standard is? Nothing against wood mallets but they are a bit dangerous for other users because of the weight. When is that northeast polo thing supposed to happen? Could it be good for the Saturday games (http://www.londonfgss.com/thread5640.html) I suggested a while back?
	quote reply

30th May 2008	#25
TheBrick(Tommy)	I don't get this heavy wood mallet thing. If you make a mallet out of seasoned oak it will be heavy but if you make it out of pine it will be light. Different woods different properties just like any other material.
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30th May 2008	#30
provenrad	I made 3 wooden mallets on rainy Monday. Constructed from hardwood dowelling + heads are pine / drillium. avant-garde designs + rustic waxed finish. If anyone wants to play polo in West London (tuesday?) then they are welcome to try them out! EDIT - I spent too long trying to get some old ski=poles / graphite golf clubs.. ergo..
	quote reply

2nd June 2008	#32
Buffalo Bill	What's up with this? I know I spoke to you yesterday about mallets - but I can't remember the gist - is it happening this week? Tuesday?
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2nd June 2008	#35
matt (baddesigner)	i'm in, this sounds good, but how much notice will we get on games? just a 'game tonight?' kinda thing?
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2nd June 2008	#50
flickwg	tuesday is same night as trixies may have a fight for mallets
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