A new version of the Pacer Charger skates just arrived. These were designed to look more like the popular quad speed skates and less like a toy skate. The design looks a little like a smaller version of the GTX500 skates, which have been very popular for many years now. They come in black or white, sizes 10J-4. To avoid confusion with the previous versions of the Chargers, these are model #975. They are in stock now and ready to ship.
Vanilla is introducing a new color scheme for their Junior line of skates. The new version is called the Lagoon. It is a white boot with teal accents and wheels. We should be getting the first shipment next week. This first batch will have sizes 4-12. As soon as they arrive we’ll be sure to let everyone know. This shipment should also have some of their other colors in it, this will help us replenish the sizes we have been out of.
We are also expecting a shipment of wheels from a new company called Piper Wheels. We will have more details on these as soon as they arrive, so stay tuned for more info.
The Uniq skates are now in stock and ready to ship. This is a new line of higher end skates that we’ve helped create to satisfy the needs of the more advanced skaters.
Icon 180 – Black quad speed boots. Flex fit heel cup with anti-twist stabilization secures the optimal foot position for intense acceleration. Flex-fit counters, optimized upper materials to maximize fit and performance. Anatomical fit, mimics the foot shape. This includes the forefoot, across the ball of the foot, less volume on the instep area and a snug heel cup. The Uniq footbed improves the skating performance with a 2mm toe rise, metatarsal and heel support to promote proper biomechanics. The footbed improves the skating experience by increasing comfort, support, and overall performance.
Icon 360 – White quad speed boots. All of the features of the 180, but with an aerodynamic tongue flap to protect and hide the laces.
Mavric – All of the features of the Icon 180 skate, but with a carbon base for lightweight strength.
Q7 – An adjustable inline race skate. The small fits sizes 13J-2 and the medium fits 2-5. They come in pink or blue. The frames come with a three wheel setup (90mm on the small, 100mm on the medium), but they have extra axle holes in the frames so you could switch to a 4x90mm setup if you prefer. Microfiber uppers with an ultra-soft microfiber lining. Extruded T6 aircraft aluminum frames with 165mm mounting spacing. Matter 86A hardness wheels and ABEC 7 precision race bearings.
Bearings – Swiss or Ceramic bearings. Double honed inner and outer races. Large grooves specifically designed for skating. Nylon retainers. Non-contact rubber coated shields with easy access for oiling and cleaning. Steel or ceramic precision balls.
As we worked on our inventory, here are some items we came across that we wanted to remind you about:
Plexi Cleaner – much better than glass cleaner for plexiglass displays or shields.
Colored Fame Sure-Grip Skates – the classic skate in fun colored boots- pink (sz 4-10), lavender (sz 4-9), and yellow (sz 4)
Stryde Adjustable Inlines – boys or girls, small (11J-1) or medium (2-5), but now with light up inline wheels
Vanilla Evolution – a new black and white high end boot from Vanilla
GT50 wheels – from the classic quad speed skate, with bearings already included
A new shipment from Vanilla is expected very soon that should fill in some of our inventory holes on the Junior skates. As soon as we know more on which ones are coming we will update everyone.
The Uniq skates are now in stock and ready to ship. This is a new line of higher end skates that we’ve helped create to satisfy the needs of the more advanced skaters.
Icon 180 – Black quad speed boots. Flex fit heel cup with anti-twist stabilization secures the optimal foot position for intense acceleration. Flex-fit counters, optimized upper materials to maximize fit and performance. Anatomical fit, mimics the foot shape. This includes the forefoot, across the ball of the foot, less volume on the instep area and a snug heel cup. The Uniq footbed improves the skating performance with a 2mm toe rise, metatarsal and heel support to promote proper biomechanics. The footbed improves the skating experience by increasing comfort, support, and overall performance.
Icon 360 – White quad speed boots. All of the features of the 180, but with an aerodynamic tongue flap to protect and hide the laces.
Mavric – All of the features of the Icon 180 skate, but with a carbon base for lightweight strength.
Q7 – An adjustable inline race skate. The small fits sizes 13J-2 and the medium fits 2-5. They come in pink or blue. The frames come with a 3x100mm wheel setup, but they have extra axle holes in the frames so you could switch to a 4x90mm setup if you prefer. Microfiber uppers with an ultra-soft microfiber lining. Extruded T6 aircraft aluminum frames with 165mm mounting spacing. Matter 86A hardness wheels and ABEC 7 precision race bearings.
Bearings – Swiss or Ceramic bearings. Double honed inner and outer races. Large grooves specifically designed for skating. Nylon retainers. Non-contact rubber coated shields with easy access for oiling and cleaning. Steel or ceramic precision balls.
The Uniq skates are now in our building. It will take a day or two to get them unloaded and packed nicely, but we’re getting very close. Here is a breakdown of what has arrived:
Icon 180 – A quad speed boot in black.
Icon 360 – Similar to the 180, but white and with a tongue flap.
Mavric – A higher end speed boot in black with a carbon sole.
Q7 – An adjustable inline speed skate for smaller feet. Blue or pink. Small or medium.
Bearings – Swiss or Ceramic versions to choose from.
More details on all of this coming early 2023.
Christmas and New Year’s both fall on Sundays this year. Southeastern Skate will be closed on the Mondays afterwards (Dec 26 and Jan 2) to allow our staff to spend time with their family and friends. We want to take a moment to wish all of our customers and vendors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as they celebrate with their family and friends.
We would also like to remind you that there is still time to get New Year’s Eve supplies delivered. Here is a list of the items we carry. If you’re interested, please order as soon as possible, to ensure they’re delivered on time.
___#AP200 Feather Boas (individual)
___#BA007 7” Asst Color Balloons (gross – 144 pieces)
___#BA009 9” Asst Color Balloons (gross – 144 pieces)
___#BA011 11” Asst Color Balloons (gross – 144 pieces)
___#BA090 Balloon Drop Bag (no balloons, each)
___#BDB Balloon Drop Bag (w/ balloons, each)
___#LI1048 Flashing LED Mouthpieces (each)
___#LT998 Bubble Machine (each)
___#LT998Q Bubble Machine Juice (quart)
___#MU685 Stadium Horns (each)
___#MUS410 Kazoos (dozen)
___#NVS440 Leis – Shiny Plastic (dozen)
___#PGS725 Blowouts (gross – 144 pieces)
___#PG310 NYE Foil Hats (box of 72)
___#PG526 Metal Noisemakers (box of 50)
___#PG674 Confetti in a Can (each)
___#PG779 NYE Banner (each)
___#PG783 NYE Hats – Budget (box of 72)
___#PG785 NYE Glitter Tiara (box of 72)
___#PG797 Flutter Fetti (each)
___#PGNY24 24 Person Deluxe Kit (each)
___#PGNY50 50 Person Deluxe Kit (each)
___#PGNY100 100 Person Deluxe Kit (each)
___#PGS535 Tinsel Party Horn 7” (gross – 144 pieces)
___#PGS711 Mini Hand Clappers (dozen)
The new version of Roller Derby’s Primo skates are now in stock. This is a higher end quad speed skate with a new “cleaner” look to the boot. These come in solid black or white (with some black on the boot), sizes 4-12. We are offering a special promo package on these skates now through Christmas. If you order three pair of the Primo, we’ll toss in two additional pair of other Roller Derby skates as a free promo. This is an excellent way to stock up on their new Primo plus add a couple of extra pair of skates to your pro shop display right before Christmas. Ask for more details on this special promo when you place your next order.
A couple of other new skates from Roller Derby are also now in stock. The new version of the Comet is quite different from the original version. This new version is a high top skate and has a very traditional art skate look to it. The boots come in black or white, with a tan heel and sole. The wheels are still light up wheels, that hasn’t changed, but the new version has a very traditional look and feel to it. We do still have plenty of the original Comets with the speed skate boots, so be sure to specify which version you prefer when you place your order. Both versions come in sizes 12J-5.
We also received their Elite Savoy skates. These are a very high cut artistic style boot with a black retro look to them. They’re a little higher cut than other art skates so it makes for a very distinctive look. The plates are polished aluminum with jump bars. These come in sizes 4-13.
Sure-Grip is introducing a purple version of their Velvet wheels. These aren’t here quite yet but should arrive by December 15.
We just received a big shipment of Vanilla Junior skates. They’re still unloading it right now, but this shipment will (hopefully) fill in most of the holes in our inventory of the Junior skates and give us some inventory on almost all colors and sizes.
We received a shipment from Roller Derby and now have some of the Vintage rentals back in stock. We now have sizes 12 Junior through 8, plus size 12 adult, in stock. We do not have sizes 9, 10, or 11. We also received replacement laces for these skates, so you can get the same style as they originally come with when you need to replace them.
We also received a shipment from Vanilla and now have their white and black Evolution boots in stock. These are a brand new design, for the same price as their Freestyle boots.
We received a big shipment from Roller Derby with a few new items that are now in stock.
The new version of the Comet skate is a high top, which is quite different from the speed Comet skates we’re used to. They come in black or white, both colors are in sizes 12J-5. They still feature a lightweight plate and light up wheels, but the new boots are a very traditional looking high top design with a tan sole and heel. We do still have a good supply of the lower cut Comet skates in stock too, these remain pretty popular and they’re still available, so let us know which version you prefer when placing orders.
The new version of the Primo skate package also arrived. The new boots look great, with a “cleaner” design in black or white with lace covers and a cinch strap around the back of the heel area for a secure fit. The plates have 16 degree aluminum trucks. They come with dance plugs, but they’re the 5/8” size so you can add adjustable toe stops if you prefer. The bearings are Gold-7 Race Rated. These come in sizes 4-12 (but we have not received any of the white sz 4 yet).
We also received the Elite Savoy skates. These are a higher cut artistic style boot in black. The plates are a polished aluminum with jump bars. The wheels are white 57mm Kemistry Dream. These come in sizes 4-13.
Christmas is getting closer than some of us would like to realize. The Christmas shopping season is almost here, with Thanksgiving just a few weeks away. Rinks have a lot of potential advantages when it comes time to sell skates. Rinks that are willing to stock skates in their shop can make convenience a big selling point. Six pair of some of the popular quad skates isn’t a large investment, and it can pay great returns over the next three months. Consider bringing in a small size run, then reorder sizes as they sell. This will let the customers have their product right away, it will let them try on sizes, and it almost guarantees to increase your sales for a mimimal investment.
Another potential advantage rinks have is offering free lessons or free skate passes with each skate purchase. Consider giving out lessons or passes with a value equal to the purchase cost of the skates, and you can advertise the skates as “free”.
This is the time of the year when new products should start arriving. We will be sure to do email blasts, website updates, Facebook and Twitter posts as soon as new products arrive to keep everyone updated.