How to Tow In-Line Skates With a Small Motor

Wearing in-line skates allows you to be easily towed by a small vehicle.

You can use in-line skates for different purposes such as having a friend tow you. The basic premise behind this activity is that a small motorized vehicle (an ATV or go-kart, for example) pulls a person behind the vehicle on skates. The person on skates should always wear a helmet and other protective gear. Check with local ordinances to find out whether this action is legal; many communities deem it illegal or dangerous.

Things You'll Need

• Protective gear
• Water skiing rope
• Small motorized vehicle

Instructions

1. Have the skater put on protective gear. At the very least, she should have a helmet and knee pads. Other protective items include elbow pads and wrist guards.

2. Tie a water skiing line to a portion of a motorized vehicle such as bars on the engine. An area near the front would also work.

3. Wrap the line around a portion of the vehicle several times. You must tighten the slack quite a bit to make it safe for the person you're towing.

4. Move the vehicle to a flat surface.

5. Run the line back to the person who will be towed. Tell him to hold on tight.

Tips & Warnings

• Some city ordinances specifically prohibit this activity. According to the Portola, California, code of ordinances, for example, "No person shall be towed on a skateboard, roller blades, in-line skates, scooter or similar device by the use of any mechanical device."

References

• City of Portola, California; Municipal Codes