Heeleys and DS Lite

[Celestine]

Anyone got any tips on where to buy Heeleys in Orlando? also nintendo DS, is it worth buying in the states considering things like different power etc..
I am completely games console naive!!so any advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance

 

[cheryl.UK]

I wouldn't advise buying a DS lite in the US. Remember what kids are like...want to take it everywhere, want it charged fom the car battery, recharge it at their mates house using their adaptor etc etc. It's might save a few £ but in the long run it won't be worth the hassle. Kids don't care how much things cost...they just want them to work.

 

[kristieuk]

We bought DD Heeleys in Sports Authority for around $60, but they also had them in Foot Locker, and some other sports shops.

The DS lite we bought was pink when you couldn't get pink in the UK - it was $129, so that does save some money. You just need to get a UK charger, but that will only set you back £8 or so (we bought ours here). I think the saving with the $ rate being so good is worth it. The games are definitely better value - around $30 each, whereas the same games here are more like £30+.

We bought the DS lite at Target, although they were the same price in Walmart.

 

[Camac]

We bought our Heeleys from a shop in the new Festival Bay mall but they were also being sold in a few shops in Premium Outlets.

The price varies a little between styles and if they are child's size or adult size. We paid $60 plus tax for an adult pair (size 8).

 

[Celestine]

Thanks for the help, I am happy now looking for the Heelys. We now need to check the cost of Nintendo's against package prices in the UK? It may be cheaper to buy a bundle in the UK.

 

[Cochise]

See other DS lite posts, well worth buying over there and games too. $30 for a game at $1.95 to the £ is unbeatable. A simple 110v to 240v charger and a 2 to pin plug converter which costs about £8 in total and your laughing.

 

[rpbert1]

DD bought hers last July in Premium Outlet , she looked in a few foot lockers but they did not have much of a selection, Premium outlets had loads of different styles and colours.

 

[Girlsontour]

Never mind Florida - has anyone any idea where to get Heelys from in the UK Lucy wants them NOW and will not wait until October!!!

 

[jdybnsn]

Never mind Florida - has anyone any idea where to get Heelys from in the UK Lucy wants them NOW and will not wait until October!!!

I would recommend the website 'SL Technical' - reasonable cost, helpful staff and no postage.
I did look at ordering off a US site but the savings were swallowed up by the postage and the duty to be paid.

 

[stephensmum]

what are heeleys? are there trainers with wheels? thanks

 

[jdybnsn]

what are heeleys? are there trainers with wheels? thanks

Yes, the wheels are set into the heel (as opposed to stuck to the side on cheaper versions). Sometimes one wheel, sometimes there are two sets to improve stability.

 

[THE COLONEL]

Apologies to moderators if this is going off tangent but our daughter wants Heelys but neglected to include them on her Santa List.

We initially told her she could wait until we got to Florida but then 2 things have happened in the last week

1. A kid fell in school and dislocated her wrist causing the Head to issue a ban on school premises

2. The Times published the following article http://women.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,27869-2565817.html

Nanny state maybe butfood for thought

 

[stephensmum]

Thanks jdybnsn. My son would love some of these

 

[aaronandterri]

HEELYS have been baned in our school and shopping center and sports center. They are dangerous,more so when used by children who do not know how to control them !
ive heard so many bad things about them , My uncle whos a doc who works with spinal injuries says that they are a menace and bad for posture, because of the way you have to stand .

My son wanted some but i wouldnt let him have them.
I have also read they are banned at disney as well now, although havent been recently so wouldnt know if it was true or not.

 

[tashasmum]

I have also read they are banned at disney as well now, although havent been recently so wouldnt know if it was true or not.[/QUOTE]

Over the festive period there were loads of kids with these in Disney. The kids were just running into anybody and everybody. to Disney if they have banned them.

 

[aaronandterri]

I has a friend who went outhere and saw A CM tell a boy that they was not allowed and told him to take the wheel out.
I suppose they can only stop what they see though!

 

[carolfoy]

My son was desperate for heeleys until the girl in front of us going into Epcot fell and mangled her wrist really badly! it put him off - just as well, apparently 75% of new wearers break a wrist or arm within a week.

 

[kristieuk]

I'm surprised by all the negatives! DD has had hers about 6 months now, and once she mastered them within a week or so, she has had no problems. Like anything, you just have to be careful, and practice somewhere safe first.

 

[buzz182]

I have seen them in Sportsworld if you have one near you, (used to be Sports Soccer). They are priced at £59.99 and £69.99 in there. I think it's like all new things that kids try, like riding a bike or wearing roller boots. They start off wobbly and unsteady until they get the hang of it. I can't remember the amount of times I fell over on my roller boots when I was younger but then I got my Bauers when I could skate properly! Oh they were the days

Must admit though, kids I saw wearing them in Florida did walk kind of weird in them!

Karina

 

[Camac]

You could try the surf shops as they seem to stock Heeleys. Not sure if the shoe shop Qube is a national chain but they are stocked there too.