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We received a new shipment from Vanilla Skate and we now have the Tuxedo and the Code Red skates in size 14.   These are the first of the Junior skates to go that large.

We just received the new All American Gold wheels from Sure-Grip.  These are 59mm x 29mm and made from their original formula.  These are extremely hard, similar to the All American Plus wheels, but with a distinctive gold coloring.

We will be attending the annual RSA Convention the first few days of May. This is always a good chance for vendors to show off new products that are coming out and we’ll be sure to take plenty of notes. We hope to be sending out info from the show with pics and details of what’s announced, so if you aren’t there in person pay attention to our emails, facebook, instagram, etc as we share what we learn.

We received another batch of wheels from Piper and now have almost all of their quad wheels. Here is a list of what’s in stock now:

Freaky Fast – 62mm firm wheel in black, green, pink, or purple. Great for frequent session skaters.

Ion – 62mm wheels a step up from the Freaky Fast. Blue (firm), orange (X-Firm), or green (XX-Firm).

Corsa – 66mm outdoor race wheel. Yellow. 82A. For serious quad racers.

Fly – 62mm or 57mm rhythm/dance wheels. Green. 101A.

Freestyle – 62mm or 57mm rhythm/dance wheels. Purple. 97A.

Lucky – 62mm or 57mm rhythm/dance wheels. Black. 95A.

Shuffle – 62mm for shuffle skaters. 97A. White. One version has a purple nylon core, one has an alu minum core. We have the nylon version, we’re waiting on the aluminum version.

Hustle – 62mm indoor/outdoor wheels. Designed to be super versatile. Blue, purple, or red. 78A.

They are also working on a wheel called the Legend for higher end indoor quad speed racing, but those have not arrived yet.

Our retail catalogs are now back from the printers and ready to help you sell more skates. This is an excellent tool with pictures, details, sizing, etc. Just ask for some with your next order and we’ll include free copies with the shipment.

We have received our first batch of quad wheels from the new Piper Wheel company. This is a new brand from Neil Piper, the chemist behind many of the best known wheels ever. Their entry level wheel is called the Freaky Fast and it’s designed for session skaters that want to upgrade their skates without breaking the bank. They are 62mm, 91A hardness (perfect for indoor rink use) and come in purple, pink, green, and black.

The second wheel to arrive is the Ion. These wheels feature the legendary Voo-doo Thane material, a legendary indoor race formula that has won many championships. They are 62mm, they have a 44mm nylon composite core, 9mm tires, and a speed lip for maximum control and grip. They come in blue (93A), orange (95A), and green (97A).

The Corsa is a quad outdoor race wheel. It is yellow, 66mm, and 82A.

We will have more wheels soon from the Piper Wheel people, these are just the first ones to arrive, so stay tuned.

We also received a shipment from Vanilla with their Junior Lagoon skates. This is the newest color scheme in the popular Junior series, they’re white with Tiffany Blue accents. Sizes 4-12 are in stock now.

Roll-On floor coatings are going through some changes as they adapt to supply shortages and material disruptions. All Roll-On sales and questions will now be handled directly by Roll-On. For questions or to place an order please reach out to them at 817-571-2438 or service@roll-on.com.

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.