Industry News

Rollerblade just released this image film covering the research-, design-, development- and testing segments of the company. Aggressive is a part of it too, but it's rather small. The video might still be something for you if you're interested in industrial design and how skates are made. Or if you're into language and dialect analysis. Or want to see some Sämi Raimann clips.

The guys over at Revolution Skatepark, in the United Kingdom, are building a brand new indoor section as we speak. The former outdoor section, which was only open for six months a year, is being moved to a brand new extension to the main building. The new section has over 5000 square feet of ramps and a spectator area. It contains a 32 feet wide mini-ramp, spine, volcano, 15 feet vert wall, driveway and assorted beginner ramps. The new ramps cater for abilities of all levels, right from absolute beginners to professional riders. They have been designed and built by Revolution's own construction manager, Tim Hoy, who has over 10 years of ramp building experience under his belt. The Revolution Skatepark has planned the opening on March 31st. So if you are around, make sure to check it out!

Sesh'Finder is a perfect app for the frequent traveler, Rollerblader, Skateboarder, BMX, Freestyle scooter and Sneaker addict. Easyly share your spot with your friends on google maps. Now available in the App Store for only $1.99 or €1,59!

Adapt have just launched their website. Look at photos and videos, read up on the product, pre-order.

Fester is proud to welcome Edwin "From Hell" Wieringh to the team. It isn't like Edwin didn't have a proper wheel sponsor before but he sure – as hell – is a great addition to the Fester posse. Peep the edit by Freelens Visuals!

USD have just announced their latest addition to the Pro team. None other than Franky Morales will from now on rep the USD brand. Congrats to both Franky and USD for sealing this deal!

Just in time for spring Razors is releasing its latest sequel of the popular Genesys skates series. Just like the SL skate, the G9 LE White is made of a harder and longer lasting material which provides full support for a long period of time. It comes with GC’s proven Featherlite 2 frames, Razors liners with oversized padding, replaceable soul frames and backslide plates with pre-shaped groove which lines up perfectly with the groove of the frame. The G9 does not require any break-in time and is ready to use out of the box.  

The fine gentlemen at Mushroomblading.com have reworked their site and put out a couple heavy hitting podcasts/interviews to celebrate their relaunch.

Your chance to get a glimpse of the new Adapt skates. Ben and Mathias both kill it in this one, in front and behind the camera!

Kizer are extremely proud to welcome Mathieu Ledoux to their pro-team. Who wouldn't?

We'd like to publicly acknowledge Franky's contributions for the past few years and announce that as of today he will no longer be a part of Remz.

Just in case you need help to balance out the obligatory coffee shop visits with the going-ons of the contest: here's the official schedule for Winterclash 2012!

The guys over at Amall just relaunched their online store. Same great site, all new look. Check 'em out!

The bomb has been dropped. Check out the Youth Co. announcement with Haffey, Julio and Farmer. Time to get excited!

Renegade released a signature model for their team rider Franky Morales. Incredibly well made bearings in a fancy packaging.

2012 couldn’t have come soon enough, and what better way to start off a new year, than with a blockbuster new team rider. Intuition proudly welcomes Chris Haffey to the team!

Peep this edit featuring Bart Laubsch, Patrick Ridder, Chris Berg, Dominik Wagner, Dave Benski, Gabriel Hyden, and Marc Moreno all repping Blackjack. Blackjack is a proud supporter of Be-Mag. So support the supporters and check out their gear once it drops! It'll be available exclusively through Hedonskate.

Many skaters have came and gone throughout the short history of our sport. Many talented people who have impacted blading immensely have came and went within a few short years, no longer to be seen again. Only a handful have lasted the test of time and continue to progress skating to insane levels today. Our newest pro rider for Create Originals is one of the most iconic pro's that our industry has ever seen. Nobody has been skating as hard and as raw for as long as he has. He has an unmatchable track record throughout the years complete with legendary sections, interviews and contest placings. This guy's just one of the greatest and we couldn't be happier to have him down. Ladies and gents, please welcome Brian Shima to the CO pro team. -Billy O'Neill

SSM welcomes Josh Petty to their squad of Godfathers! Great addition to the team. Even more so if that means we're in for some new Petty clips in the future! What do you think? Soon?

Jon Julio keeps brewing up the deals...