Everything that is old is new again. As a skating rink operator www.cnskatepakace.com and owner of NewSkates.com, www.newskates.com we have seen a hugh rise in the popularity of Roller Skating. What is behind this surge in skating. I have a few ideas. Back in the late 70′s and early 80′s roller skating was one of the most popular activities in the country. Today in 2010 those skaters from the 70′s and 80′s are parents looking for a great family activity and they are taking their kids skating. Everyone is having a great time at the rink and they are sk ating at least once a week and some are skating more frequently. The return in popularity is also seen on tv. Big Bang Theory as well as a few other shows had a roller skating scene this season and you see roller skaters in more and more commercials.
The skating centers have gone from busy to packed and the manufacturers of roller skates have been caught short of inventory as those new regular skaters are buying skates. Riedell, Roller Derby and Sure Grip all have some gaps in inventory. Retailers like NewSkates.com have been waiting for many of the popular Riedell brands to come back in stock. For example the R3 quad speed skates from Riedell have been sold out for months. This has not slowed the demand for skates and other brands have benifited from the shortage at Riedell. Most of these skates should be back on the shelves shortly.
Roller skating is a fantastic family activity, fun for kids of all ages. If you retuned to skating, you know what I am talking about. If you haven’t skated in years, what are you waiting for? The skates are better the skating centers are better. See you at the rink.
Frank Schiazza is the owner and operator of CN Skate Palace in Aston PA and NewSkates.com delivering skates worldwide.
April 12, 2010 at 9:08 pm |
Jup, it up and running *yay*, even upcoming in the Netherlands of all places! LOL. But; im interested in the RollerDerbyskates, I cant find them on your site! Do you got them??? I want to start a legue here. If you can provide RDskates, I can give other people overhere your website!
Keep up the good work!
Cindy
April 13, 2010 at 12:20 am |
Cindy, thank you for your response. Are you interested in the Roller Derby Brand of skates or are you looking for skates to use in the league. We have both. Follow these links for
Speed Skates: http://www.newskates.com/Quad_Speed_Skates_s/33.htm
Riedell Speed Skates: http://www.newskates.com/Riedell_Speed_Skates_s/37.htm
Riedell Derby Skates: http://www.newskates.com/Derby_Skates_s/39.htm
The Speed skates will show you all the skates in one place. the Riedell links will show you the Riedell Brand only. Although the manufacturer calls these skates by different names they are basically speed skates with different wheels. You will probably have questions, I will have the answers. NewSkates.com would be glad to help your league get started.
Frank Schiazza