Review format

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

First off, thanks for being patient.  We are really close to opening the doors on this.

I've had some questions on how we are going to format the reviews.  We will be using Prosharp's methodology; what they do is have the skater rate each profile using their 1-5 rating, as posted below:

The goal here is to get a balance between the 4 categories.  You will fill the slots as you test the profile.  So for instance, there's probably no way for you to get a 5 on mobility and a 5 on stability, but certainly you can get a healthy average between the two on the right profile.

Profile 1 will be your control set.  You will rate that first.  If you know the profile, write it in.  If the skates haven't been profiled, just write the model and put "stock" next to it.

The tester will have their own topic, which they will start.  You'll describe what you feel on each profile and then rate the 4 categories as you go along.  I recommend doing it as soon as you get a good feel on them, and just making a post every time.  Hopefully towards the end we will be able to determine how you got to your preferred profile.  

I do realize that there are times that people want a certain category over others.  As in, you may feel that you may need more stability, so your focus is on that.  Try not to think that way.  Rate each profile on its own merit.  You may find out that a healthy mix may be better than bleeding-edge.

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Restructured the section by radius type.  So, instead of making one massive post, you will break down your posts by profile type and your username.

So, for example:

Quad 1 - JR Boucicaut

would be the title of the thread that you create.  Any additional comments relating to that profile will go into that thread.  Typically with reviews, we only allow the user to post, and not allow responses from others.  We will allow responses from others and give the testers the opportunity to answer them.