I got back into blading in 2016 after taking 12 years off. Now I’m hooked, skating every weekend and sharing videos to help motivate people to come back to blading.
I was one of the owners of 50/50, the skate company that helped create the frame market. I never realized how much of an impact 50/50 made to the sport and how much I miss it today.
Last summer I started chatting with my old friend and 50/50 founder Jess Dyrenforth about the possibility of bringing it back. He dug through old emails and got me in contact with the original frame manufacturer.
After months of mould testing, I got a set of 50/50 Balance frames, fresh from the factory. Here they are, brand new 50/50 balance frames complete with Juice Blocks, fresh from the factory. I’m gonna skate them for the next few weeks to make sure they’re good, then if you’re interested, I’ll let you know where you can order your own set. - Lawrence Ingraham.
“15 anos atrás, meu modelo de base de patins da Fifty-50! Lindas conquistas e memórias através deste esporte que amo tanto”. - Fabiola Da Silva (photo).
I haven’t been this excited about a new skate product in years. The Oysi (aka Oysius) frames feature a wide split, built in rocker and a groove to prevent wheel bite. They’re a dream come true, or are they?
I tried them out in the neighborhood then took them to the Durham skate park to see how they hold up. - Lawrence Ingraham.
Visit Oysius.com.
A teaser for Reign 2018 surfaced on the web!
Check the Video on Instagram.
Founded by Jon Julio (Post on Instagram).
Previously:
Dear all,
We are excited to announce, that the moment has come which we have looked to so long: Roces itself wants to dive again into the water of street/ aggressive skating. We feel positive sensations and buzz around the scene and on the top of this Roces considers street/ aggressive skating as the most important component of the brand DNA and heritage. As you probably already became aware of from the social networks, the partnership with Jon Julio has come to an end. We want to thank him and everybody for 15 years of pleasant Roces-Valo cooperation and now let’s move on and look at the future.
Roces is now working on a new street/ aggressive skate range and you will get exciting updates soon. At the same time, we understand the importance of supporting riders and local heroes and this is why a new promotional plan is on the table.This world is still the beating heart of the skating imagery, it is still the electric impulse and the spectacular ingredient of what we all call “inline skating”.
All you need is to roll! Take care and keep well. - Roces
Post on Roces.com.
