ASK MR. EDGE NEW PRODUCT LINES UNVEILED FOR 2012


Once again it’s time for the new product


update. Last year brought us Edea boots and Rie- dell’s new Eclipse blade line. Te start of this year brings us an exciting new development. Klingbeil Shoe Labs, designer and manu-


facturer of custom skating boots for more than 60 years, has relocated from Queens to Manhattan. Now with a new factory and showroom space, the company is now producing skating boots at a faster rate. However, it will stay true to the tradi- tion of having artisans hand-making each pair. Harlick & Company: No changes report- ed to its boot line. Its X-line design is working out well in being able to fit skaters with a much broader-shaped ball area. SP-Teri Boots: Nothing new to report.


Teir Zero Gravity model seems to be doing ex- ceptionally well ever since it was introduced. I give it two thumbs up. Wilson/MK Blades: Nothing new to report


here, either. Expect prices to stay relatively stable. Eclipse Blades: Two new blades have been added to Riedell’s Eclipse blade line. Te Pin- nacle is modeled after the Wilson Gold Seal, and the Crescent, is a low-cost introductory freestyle blade.


Paramount Sk8s: Nothing new to report with its blade line. Its blade quality and perfec- tion in design leaves little room for improvement. Later this year, a major announcement is expected about a new product that the company has been working on for the past several years. Jackson/Ultima: New products are expect-


ed to be available starting this month. Jackson Support Rating System


can now access all of the features and benefits of the Elite Supreme boot, but with a support pack- age appropriate to their level of skating.


Elle – NEW 2012 Product  Softer top-line with rolled collar  Fully padded PU lining is treated with antibac- terial properties


 Foam padding is shaped asymmetrically for lasting comfort and fit


 Flex notch for added flexibility  Sponge foam tongue lining  LCL Sole (Layered Cork Leather) lightweight outsole


 Available as boot only or as an outfit with Ul- tima Mark IV all-purpose blade


Freestyle – Updated for 2012  Single Jump Level  Softer top-line with rolled collar  Contoured backstrap  Fully padded microfiber lining is treated with antibacterial properties


 Foam padding is shaped asymmetrically for lasting comfort and fit


 Flex notch for added flexibility  Covered foam leather tongue  LCL Sole (Layered Cork Leather) lightweight outsole


 Available as boot only or as an outfit with Ul-


tima Aspire all purpose blade Competitor XP – Updated for 2012 Single Jumps – Axel Level  Soft top-line with rolled collar  Contoured backstrap  Fully padded microfiber lining is treated with antibacterial properties


 Foam padding is shaped asymmetrically for lasting comfort and fit


 Flex notch for added flexibility  NEW! Covered one-piece contour tongue with memory foam padding


 LCL Sole (Layered Cork Leather) lightweight outsole


 Ultima Aspire XP high quality blade attached with screws


Synchro 3410  Advanced Synchro Level — Support Level: 70 — Strong


Jackson has introduced the Jackson Support


Rating System, to assist skaters and coaches in the selection of the boot or skate most appropriate for their requirements. Te system utilizes a numeric/ descriptive support rating on all products in the Jackson line. Te Elite Supreme 3900 boot will be avail- able in four different support levels: 95-Ultimate, 90-Premium, 80-Strong and 69-Firm. As a result, skaters who require less support


 Conventional one piece bark or white-col- ored upper construction with lower boot height and microfiber-covered stretch collar for increased comfort and foot extension


 Fully padded stretch microfiber lining is treated with antibacterial properties


 Leather forepart protector  Anatomically designed, double-padded tongue with multiple flex openings to reduce lace bite


SKATING 45


 Double leather outsole  Elite footbed system Penguin Specialties: Creators of the Rock-


erz blade guard have a new-improved guard for this year and expect to have it distributed to skate shops around the world this spring. Riedell Boots: New to the lineup is the 229


TS, which is designed with the advanced skater in mind. Highlights for this model include:  Hand-rolled collar to help eliminate lower leg irritation


 Soft Dri-Lex TM lining to keep moisture out  Leather soles and heels  Triple reinforced uppers for firm support Note: Tis does not represent triple strength


 Comes with beginner's Quest Onyx blade at- tached Edea Boots: Will be sporting a new sole


this year with two layers of different materials de- signed to minimize vibrations for a smoother flow through the ice.


Mr. Edge


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