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Klingbeil Skates Now Located in Manhattan

KLINGBEIL SHOE LABS Re-Established In The ICONIC NEW YORK CITY

New York City (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

Klingbeil Shoe Labs, designer and manufacturer of custom skating boots, has relocated from Queens to Manhattan to continue its 60-year tradition in skating boot design and manufacturing. Now with a new factory and showroom space in New York City, the company is now producing skating boots at a faster rate. However, they will stay true to the tradition of having artisans hand-making each pair.

 

Customers who have visited the new workshop were fascinated with its authenticity. The well-worn workrooms from the past are replaced by the state of the art facilities. This now makes production more efficient, communication more effective, and issues are resolved faster.

Klingbeil boots have been worn by some of the world’s best figure skaters, including Olympic gold medalists Sarah Hughes, Oksana Baiul and Dorothy Hamill; Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and Olympic bronze medalist Timothy Goebel.

Each pair of Klingbeil boots is custom designed and manufactured for each skater and the new facility will allow us to satisfy the high demand. In addition Klingbeil will now be able to design and manufacture more diverse product line, including boots for beginner and intermediate skaters, as well as custom shoes and orthopedics.

Founded by Bill Klingbeil in 1950, the boot manufacturer has always been a family business, which continues with Bill’s son, Don, who began working for the company at age 14. Don is fascinated with the way everything has turned out. “I have never been in this business for the fame that dies within weeks, nor am I in this business for the money. You can’t take that when you leave. Rather, I want to be remembered for building great boots.

Good-byes are not for legends. The Klingbeil name shall survive. For over 100 years, the name Klingbeil has meant the finest quality in handmade and handcrafted boots

To learn more about Klingbeil’s custom skating boots, visit http://www.klingbeilusa.com

 

Jackson Skates

Jackson Support Rating System

Jackson is pleased to introduce the Jackson Support Rating System, to assist skaters and coaches in the selection of the boot or skate most appropriate for their requirements. The system utilizes a numeric/descriptive support rating on all products in the Jackson line.

Ultimate:     95-100     Premium:    85-94
Strong:        70-84       Firm:            50-69
Moderate:    30-49       Light:            0-29

The Elite Supreme 3900 boot will be available in 4 different Support Levels: 95-Ultimate, 90-Premium, 80-Strong and 69-Firm.
As a result, skaters that require less support can now access all of the features and benefits of the Elite Supreme boot, but with a support package appropriate to their level of skating. Most manufacturers only offer top of the line models in a very stiff configuration. It didn’t seem to make sense that other skaters would be denied the most advanced technology.

Elle – NEW 2012 Product

            

Advanced Entry Level

	Sizes	Widths	Support
DJ2130   Women’s Elle with Mark IV blade	4 – 10	B, C, D	35 –   Moderate
DJ2131   Misses Elle with Mark IV blade	11 – 3.5	B, C	30 –   Moderate
DJ2000   Women’s Elle	4 – 10	B, C, D	35 –   Moderate
DJ2001   Misses Elle	11 – 3.5	B, C	30 –   Moderate

 

 

 

 

• Softer topline with rolled collar area for added comfort
• Fully padded PU lining is treated with antibacterial 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 light weight outsole is 17% lighter than traditional soles
• Available as boot only or as an outfit with Ultima Mark IV all purpose blade attached with screws

Freestyle – Updated for 2012

                  

Single Jump Level

	Sizes	Widths	Support
DJ2190   Women’s Freestyle with Ultima Aspire blade	4 – 10	A, B, C	45 –   Moderate
DJ2191   Misses Freestyle with Ultima Aspire blade	11 – 3.5	B, C	40 –   Moderate
DJ2100   Women’s Freestyle	4 – 10	A, B, C	45 –   Moderate
DJ2101   Misses Freestyle	11 – 3.5	B, C	40 –   Moderate

 

 

 

 

• Softer top-line with rolled collar area for added comfort
• Contoured back-strap for improved ankle fit
• Fully padded microfiber lining is treated with antibacterial properties and doesn’t absorb moisture
• Foam padding is shaped asymmetrically for lasting comfort and fit
• Flex notch for added flexibility
• Covered foam leather tongue
• LCL Sole. Layered Cork Leather light weight outsole is 17% lighter than traditional soles
• Available as boot only or as an outfit with Ultima Aspire all purpose blade attached with screws

Competitor XP – Updated for 2012

 

Single Jumps – Axel Level

	Sizes	Widths	Support
DJ2470   Women’s Competitor XP with Ultima Aspire XP blade	4 – 10	A, B, C,   D	55 –   Firm
DJ2471   Misses Competitor XP with Ultima Aspire XP blade	1 – 3.5	A, B, C,   D	50 –   Firm

 

 

• Soft top-line with rolled collar area for added comfort
• Contoured back-strap for improved ankle fit
• Fully padded microfiber lining is treated with antibacterial properties and doesn’t absorb moisture
• 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 light weight outsole is 17% lighter than traditional soles
• Ultima Aspire XP high quality blade attached with screws

Synchro 3410

 

Advanced Synchro Level – Support Level: 70 – Strong

• Designed for Synchronized Team skaters
• Conventional one piece bark or white colored upper construction with lower boot height and microfiber covered stretch   collar for increased comfort foot extension
• Fully padded Stretch microfiber lining is treated with antibacterial properties and doesn’t absorb moisture
• Leather forepart protector
• Anatomically designed, double padded tongue with multiple flex openings reduces lace bite
• Double leather outsole for strength and support
• Elite Footbed System offers improved shock dispersion and foot alignment
• Sizes 3 – 10, AA, A, B, C , D widths

ST2307 Softec Tri-Grip Camouflage

 

• Durable nylon upper with colour coordinated trim
• 3-strap Velcro® closure system for easy access
• Fully lined upper and tongue with cushy foam padding for maximum comfort
• Firm counter support
• Foam backed sockliner
• Modern, thin and torque resistant leisure outsole to reduce weight
• White leisure blade with carbon steel runner
• Available in Black (BK), or Camouflage (CM)
• Sizes 8 – 3 youth, M width

 

Ask Mr. Edge Book

After more than 12 years of painstaking research and information gathering, Mr. Edge has put all the pieces of the puzzle together in one easy to read and understand book on figure skates and injury prevention. Ask Mr. Edge explains and provides solutions to common blade, boot, and sharpening problems and their relationship to each other. Furthermore, the book describes many of the common injuries to the ankle, foot, hips, knees, and lower back that competitive skaters are prone too throughout their career and how they can be reduced or avoided altogether.

One stanch supporter of the research efforts that have been put into writing “Ask Mr. Edge”  is Dr. Robert A. Weil, D.P.M. aka The Sports Doctor; personal podiatrist to current Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek.  “Whether you are the parent of a young serious skater, or beginner, a skating coach or trainer, have a history of foot problems, or just looking for answers to help improve your overall skating performance….. “Ask Mr. Edge” is for you” states Dr. Weil.

 The skating instructor is the first person to whom the skater or skating parents turn to for advice before purchasing a good pair of figure skates, and the information contained in “Ask Mr. Edge” gives both coaches and skaters all that and more. The book will be available both in print and electronically at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, the iBookstore, and other outlets beginning in 2012.

Eclipse Blades

 Eclipse Figure Blades:  Riedell is adding two new models to their Eclispe figure blade line. The “Pinnacle” is a high-end freestyle blade designed after the Wilson Gold Seal with only one minor change: the Pinnacle does not taper at the back end as the Gold Seal does. Retail price is a very affordable $380.

 

 

 The “Crescent”, which is designed for the beginning freestyle skater retails at a great low price of only $100.   

                                                                 

Rockerz

 

Penguin unveils its latest innovation, Rockerz® ergonomic skate guards. Featured with a curved, rocker-shaped bottom, Rockerz® skate guards are ergonomically designed to reduce impact and facilitate walking in skates. Made in the USA with recycled materials, Rockerz® ergonomic guards are designed with the environment in mind. The product and its packaging are 100% recyclable.                

                   

Rockerz are currently available only thru Penguin Specialty Company. A nationwide release to independent pro-shops is planned for sometime in 2012.

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