First off, allow me to apologize. This site has been in existence for nearly two years, and I’m only NOW writing a post about determining slope. Why am I apologizing? BECAUSE THIS IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVERY POTENTIAL…
Win A Free Rink From Kevin Smith And Backyard Rinc
Just over a year ago, we shared with you the unofficial backyard rinkbuilder’s anthem, a killer tune by Backyard Rinc owner Greg Michalski. Since then ‘The Backyard Rinc Song’ has taken off, even going so far as to be included…
Thanking Jack Falla, Three Years Later
I still remember sitting at my computer and writing that email. It was August 11, 2008, and I had just signed up for the Yahoo Backyard Rink group. I introduced myself. Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My…
Reader Photos: Pete Thalmann
There are backyard rinks, and there are Backyard Rinks. Then there is Pete Thalmann’s BACKYARD RINK. Forgive me if I’m shouting. From the outside, it looks relatively unassuming. A 30’x60′ slab behind the Thalmann’s Massachusetts home, its outward appearance mimics…
How To Drain, Dismantle, and Store Your Backyard Rink
You’ll have to trust me on this one, but I’m writing this with a scowl. While everyone else is giddy with anticipation over the approaching warmth, we rinkbuilders are left with the saddest of sights: our new home-made reflecting pools.…
