No filter haha. Went for a quick blade and figured I’d film it for the peeps. So, stay tuned for a #quickhits by ya boi. - Montre Livingston.

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Can you reveal to us, who is the originator of the Warlock skate?

I had the basic idea for this skate. My good friend, Kyle Sola, is a very talented 3D designer and skater. He and I have always talked about crazy skate design ideas. As of last year, Kyle is part of the innovation team at Rollerblade. He also works in the design world for a few different brands that have nothing to do with skating.

This work experience gives him access to the new wave of design processes. We got to talking about a concept skate that I’ve had in my mind for a long time. I skated Xsjado skates for about 3 years prior to my employment with Rollerblade. I really liked the skate, but always felt it was too wide, unsupportive, and aesthetically unappealing.

Kyle and I both like to speed skate and skate marathons, so we’ve spent time in high end race skates. Once you skate a heat moldable race skate, you realize how a skate should fit and react. I test all of the skates Rollerblade makes. I am also lucky to be able to purchase just about every skate that every other brand makes to test as well.

I have all these skates in my head, and this influences what I want out of a great skate product. Kyle also tests a lot of different skates and ideas. Together we are making some magic with our skate designs and innovations. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to work with Kyle. Our collaborative ideas are always progressing. […]

Tom Hyser – Full Interview on Fsknews.pl.
Polish language, scroll a bit for the english version.

3 years later, Kore is back with a new prototype skate! Larger pictures on Imgur (via Facebook).

Lightweight, slim fitting, and wallet friendly – The Razors Cult is a great choice for anyone looking for a simple, comfortable alternative to other high priced skates on the market but with all the bells and whistles included. Featuring a 1 piece, replaceable UFS soul frame and Razors patented backslide plate, ensuring you’ll enjoy a smooth grind right out of the box.

Our new cuff design keeps the buckle strap tucked in nicely and out of the way. The complete boot comes stock with Razors Liners and Ground Control FLT3 frames, setup with 57mm Razors Wheels and 42mm plastic antirocker wheels.

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Features

• Cult Boot Shell
• 1-piece replaceable soulframe and backslide plate
• Razors Liner
• Ground Control FLT3 Frames with 8mm Axles
• Razors 57mm/92A Wheels & 42mm Antis
• Sealed ABEC 5 Bearings
• Replaceable Cuff and Buckle

Available in size 6-13, including 10.5.

Mr David Jenkins’ Flying Eagle F3 Origami Skates modded with a Seba soul, Valo frames & Circolo Wheels.

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Valo Brand proudly introduces Soichiro Kanashima’s 2nd Pro Skate: the SK2. 6 years after his first pro skate. Made in Italy - All Italian Materials. 35 Years of experience in developing skates. Lana Cotta (Cooked Wool) and Synthetic Leather Upper, Plastic V13 Shell, 2016 Soul Plates made with PA (NYLON) & GLASS FIBER, Lower cuff aluminium buckles strong and light, New anti-shock footbeds, Cuff and shell are made in PU (POLYURETHANE), 2016 Liner, Synthetic material and neoprene for padding. Back View of the skates (Facebook).

Valo V13 – Alex Broskow Pro Skates (Cream Jawns).

“Just my luck, on the dawn of (what would have been) my first pro skate, I find out that Shima Skate Manufaturing has gone out of business. Oh well, here is what it would have looked like…” - Dave Lang (Photo).

Upside Down (USD) Skates, magazine ad, featuring Thrones skates as well as Arlo Eisenberg, Jon Julio & Josh Petty pro models. Photo: Coma Blade.