New Product Releases

Mile High Skates Announces 10mm-Compatible Bearings Superior, CO – January 16, 2010 – Online retailer adds 10mm version of their popular skateboard bearings. Building on the popularity of their conventional 608-2RS bearings, Mile High Skates is now offering a bearing that is compatible with 10mm skateboard trucks.

“People love our original bearings,” says Mile High Skates President Mark Chandler. “Customers began asking us for a 10mm version, so I decided to add another model to the line-up.

” Like the company’s other bearings, the Mile High Skates’ 10mm bearings feature double rubber seals, and a low-viscosity oil lube. For increased strength, the 10mm bearings utilize a steel cage.

“Skaters who run 10mm axles have limited choices when it comes to bearings,” reports Chandler. “Our bearings are attractively priced, so riders can afford to equip all their wheels, making changes quick and easy.” Mile High Skates’ skateboard bearings can be purchased directly from the company’s website. Wholesale pricing is also available for dealers and truck manufacturers.
Contact Mark Chandler or visit Mile High Skates.

Seismic Skate Systems releases the new 59mm Rippler wheel, in 4 color-coded durometers
Boulder, CO - The first new wheel shape to come out of the Seismic factory this year is aptly named the Rippler, since it sends waves of surprise and curiosity throughout the Longboard community. Why a 59mm offering from a brand best known for big wheels? "Since 2007 we've felt that something was missing from the menu of longboard and carving wheels: a shape under 60mm with classic grip-oriented lip profiles," says Dan Gesmer, chief mastermind behind the Seismic brand. "It's an unbeatable all-around wheel for mini cruisers, retro pool/park setups, and filmer boards!," he added. The 59mm x 43mm wheel is molded using the company's elite race-performance "Black Ops" urethane, in harder duros than other Seismic shapes to match its small footprint. "Sometimes smaller is better. The Rippler has been planned for about two years, and now it's finally here!" The Rippler comes in 82A translucent orange, 86A translucent blue, 90A translucent purple, and 94A translucent black "smoke". Like all Seismic wheels, decks and trucks, it's available from finer Skate stores and online at Geoskate.com.

Introducing Holesom Longboards. From the hills of Laguna Beach with shapes by LBL and made from the freshest hemp, bamboo and holes on the planet. Composition: Bamboo cultivated specifically for our deck is milled to three thicknesses and has a lively, springy feel. Hemp tempers the energy of the bamboo, replaces the need for fiberglass for a greener product, and is alternately laid with the bamboo (11 layers bamboo and hemp) in our proprietary resin/epoxy. Shape/Specs: LBL (Longboard Larry) handcrafted the shape (template, camber and concave) and a mold and tooling was developed to capture it exactly. 40 inch bi-directional with primary and alternate truck mounting holes for flex/trick convertability. Holes: Holes reduce weight and add a locked-in feel to the feet during carves and slides. Suggested set-up for free-style, sliding and garages: O’tang Durians or Retro Free-Rides on Randal 180’s; Suggested set-up for hill carving: BigZigs or In Heats on Holey Trucks. Availability: Release expected mid-November, ’09 on holesom.com, longboardlarry.com, or your favorite on-line shop.

2009 Forge Define: FORGE 1.to form by heating and hammering; beat into shape. 2.to form or make, esp. by concentrated effort:. After all these years the definition still holds true. The Forge was Rayne’s first board and now in 2009 we have the distinct pleasure of releasing our newest revision. More info: Rayne Longboards

Loaded Free Ride Gloves
A couple of side notes from Dan at Loaded This glove is little more expensive due to some new features - It is lighter and has breathable mesh top and Coolmax wicking fabric.
More info at Loaded Boards

The Rayne 2009 Avenger