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Here are some notes from the RSA Convention. Keep in mind that most of these items are not going to be available until the fall, we may not have pricing info, and details will probably change.

Roller Derby is coming out with lighted laces. These are laces with 12 LED lights built into each lace. They’re water resistant, batteries are included, and they have three different settings (flashing, slow flashing, always on). They come in 45 inch or 36 inch lengths. Choose from green, yellow, orange, or red. Best of all, the laces should be in stock very soon.

Sure-Grip and Roller Derby are both working on light up skates. Sure-Grip’s skate has LED lights build into the sole of the shoe. Roller Derby’s version is built into the plate.

Sure-Grip showed a new quad speed skate called the Cyclone. It will come in black, pink, blue, or purple and in sizes 4-10.

Sure-Grip also showed a new entry level quad art skate called the Malibu.

Here are some notes from the RSA Convention. Keep in mind that most of these items are not going to be available until the fall, we may not have pricing info, and details will probably change.

Roller Derby is coming out with lighted laces. These are laces with 12 LED lights built into each lace. They’re water resistant, batteries are included, and they have three different settings (flashing, slow flashing, always on). They come in 45 inch or 36 inch lengths. Choose from green, yellow, orange, or red. Best of all, the laces should be in stock very soon.

Sure-Grip and Roller Derby are both working on light up skates. Sure-Grip’s skate has LED lights build into the sole of the shoe. Roller Derby’s version is built into the plate.

Sure-Grip showed a new quad speed skate called the Cyclone. It will come in black, pink, blue, or purple and in sizes 4-10.

Sure-Grip also showed a new entry level quad art skate called the Malibu.

RSA Convention
If you’re going to the RSA Convention in Las Vegas, please take a few minutes to stop by our booth (#203) so that we can meet you in person.

We’re helping to sponsor a party with Sure-Grip and Roller Derby again this year. It will be Tuesday, May 12, at 8PM. Come join us and enjoy free food, music, skate prizes, and some special entertainment.

Skating Museum
Did you know that there is a roller skating museum? It’s located in Lincoln, NE. Please click here for a link to their brochure. It has more info on the museum and info on becoming a member.

Candi Girl and Stomp 5
We just received a new update on the Candi Girl and Stomp 5 skates from Roller Derby. The newest estimated arrival date is now August. As soon as we know more we will let everyone know.

The Roller Derby Ion and Stryde inline skates just arrived. These are two new inline skates for the smaller skaters out there. The Stryde has a nylon frame and the Ion has a metal frame.

The flyers below have details about both models, but the sizes are wrong. The correct sizing for both models is 11J-1 for the small skates and 2-5 for the medium skates. These are in stock now.

Sure-Grip has a new wheel for the skaters that want as little grip as possible. They’re called the Slicks. The wheels are brown, 45mm, and, as the name implies, they’re pretty slick. In stock now.

Vanilla Bags
Vanilla has several bags coming soon. These bags are in the USA now, should be here very soon.

String Bag – This string bag is deluxe, with two pockets, and reinforced bottom.

Backpack – This backpack features custom VNLA zippers, reinforced bottom, and multiple compartments. Great for skates or for school!

Travel Bag – This travel bag doubles as a backpack, features a detachable, second backpack on the front, features urethane wheels with ABEC-9 Vanilla bearings, and a retractable handle for easy trolley action!

Tour is coming out with several new inline hockey skates. The first ones just arrived, here are the details:

FB225 – The boots are black with red and white highlights. They have reinforced ankle support and deluxe comfort padding. The frame has an Aluminum Power Track Tri-Coil System. The wheels are Tour Force Speed Formula and the bearings are Bevo 5.

38TY Youth – adjustable small (11J-1, 64mm wheels) or medium (1-4, 72mm wheels). Not yet available.

48TA Junior – sizes 12J-4, 72mm wheels. In stock now.

58TA Senior – sizes 5-13. Size 5 and 6 have 76mm wheels, size 7-12 have 80mm wheels. In stock now.

FB325 – The next step up. Similar to the FB 225 but with Tuff-Skin Material on the boots, designed to hold up to outdoor use. The color highlights are orange and white. The frame and bearings are the same as on the FB225. The wheels are Tour’s Rival Outdoor wheel. Sizes 5-6 have 76mm wheels, sizes 7-13 have 80mm wheels. Model # 68TA. In stock now.

The 38TY model is not yet ready, the other Tour skates listed above are in stock now and ready to ship.

Roller Derby’s EZ Roll rental skates are juvenile sized skates with a different design. They’re quad skates, but the wheels are shaped more like an inline. The back wheels are much larger than the front wheels and it has a fairly wide wheel base. This helps with stability for newer skaters. There is a brake in the back of the skate, similar to what you see on an inline skate. The goal here is to reduce the chance of a younger skater falling backwards and hitting his head, which is one of the worst types of falls for a beginning skater. These skates have been out for several months and the reviews have been pretty good.

We now have a resale version of this skate in stock called the Fun Roll. It comes in a blue and yellow version for the boys and a pink and white version for the girls.

Both versions come in adjustable sizes. The small skates fit sizes 7J-11J and the medium skates fit sizes 11J-2. Both versions of this skate are in stock now.

Roller Derby’s EZ Roll rental skates are juvenile sized skates with a different design. They’re quad skates, but the wheels are shaped more like an inline. The back wheels are much larger than the front wheels and it has a fairly wide wheel base. This helps with stability for newer skaters. There is a brake in the back of the skate, similar to what you see on an inline skate. The goal here is to reduce the chance of a younger skater falling backwards and hitting his head, which is one of the worst types of falls for a beginning skater. These skates have been out for several months and the reviews have been pretty good.

We now have a resale version of this skate in stock called the Fun Roll. It comes in a blue and yellow version for the boys and a pink and white version for the girls.

Both versions come in adjustable sizes. The small skates fit sizes 7J-11J and the medium skates fit sizes 11J-2.

We just received a big shipment from Vanilla.

Their new 360 boots are now in stock. This is a black and white boot with red highlights and a power strap across the top of the boot.

The black Carbon inline skates are now back in stock in all sizes. We had been out of this one for a long time, but they’re here now.

They’ve really expanded their wheel lineup with new colors and hardnesses for most of their wheels. Here are the new color options that are in stock:

Remix – Tiffany, red, or grey. Red aluminum hub.
Deluxe – Tiffany, purple, red, or grey. Silver aluminum hub.
Mayhem – Tiffany, purple, red, or grey. Black aluminum hub.
Groove – Tiffany, purple, red, or grey. Silver aluminum hub, slim profile.
Royal – Purple or red. Gold aluminum hub.
Revenge – Tiffany, red, or grey. Black nylon hub.
Beast Mode – Tiffany, red, or grey. White nylon hub.
Heat – Red or grey. Red nylon hub.

For each of these, the color determines the hardness. Tiffany is 91A, purple is 93A, red is 95A, and grey is 97A.

We’re now stocking the Sure-Grip rental laces. So far we have them in 48″, 54″, 72″, and 81″ lengths.

The new catalogs and price lists went out with last week’s mail, so you should be getting them very soon if you haven’t already. Remember on the catalogs, the Candi Girl, Stomp 5, Ion, and Stryker skates are not ready yet, as soon as they are we’ll let everyone know.

The new catalogs are now available. We apologize again for all the delays, but they’re here now.

This year there are two versions. The standard version is similar to the catalogs we’ve done in the past. We also now have a version without the prices. That way, if you prefer to do your own prices, you can still use the catalog pictures and descriptions without worrying about the prices.

Please ask for some with your next order, and specify which version you prefer.

The Chicago skate shaped bag is being discontinued. Right now we have a few of the red ones in stock. No pink or blue. Once these are gone then they’re gone. If you’re interested, get the order in quick, as they probably won’t last very long.

We now have the Sisu mouthguards available in the junior size. Choose from black, white, or pink.

Sure-Grip is introducing grind blocks to work with their Avanti and Avenger plates. Grind blocks are used by some to make it easier to slide on rails or perform other tricks on skates. They’re especially popular with the skaters that like terrain parks or ramp skating. They come in three sizes: small (fits plate sizes 4 and 5), medium (fits 6 and 7), and large (fits 8 and 9). These will be available very soon.