For those who were wondering about that new Riedell boot model - just got word of these in a PSA e-mail:
http://promo.riedellskates.com/elara-vega/
http://promo.riedellskates.com/elara-vega/
I think it's 2 different models because the webpage title (the thing that appears on the web tab in the browser) says "Feel the Revolution with Elara and Vega". The "and" to me suggests it's two different models.is it "Elara Vega" or are there two models - "Elara" and "Vega"?
Odd name choices though. Elara is a hotel/timeshare in Vegas. And Vega is a vegan protein powder.
Elara is one of Jupiter’s smaller moons, and Vega is a star in the constellation Lyra, so I’m guessing those are the sources for the names.
Well, I hope Riedell has better success with its Vega than Chevrolet did.Elara is one of Jupiter’s smaller moons, and Vega is a star in the constellation Lyra, so I’m guessing those are the sources for the names.
Interesting that on their webpage, they say that you can "pre-order" the Elara (is it "Elara Vega" or are there two models - "Elara" and "Vega"?). Why in the world would you pre-order something you can't try on? They haven't yet added it to the page displaying their boot lineup, so not sure where this falls in terms of stiffness and other features.
I know this has nothing to do with fit/performance (which are the most important things) but I think they are really ugly (like Edea's ugly step-sister).
Perhaps Riedell's marketing team is taking its cue from Apple's.I wondered about that too. Not only is try-on missing, but pricing and information on what level of skater it suits are missing as well. I clicked on the preorder link and it just takes you to a find-a-dealer site.
Well, I hope Riedell has better success with its Vega than Chevrolet did.
At least skates can’t burst into flames?
At least skates can’t burst into flames?
I took a look earlier today. I've never skated in Riedell, but it looks like they're trying to make it look like the ice fly.. But the heel looks odd to me. Just my two cents...Not sure what comfort would be like. Curious how much..
I swear by Risport...no plans on switching.
Yep, in pursuit of the ultimate lightweight boot, I propose magnesium nanoparticles embedded in an oxidizer matrix. Well suited for a program choreographed to "Firework" or the "1812 Overture".That we know of, yet.
<<Emphasis added>> I wouldn't count on it. Just look at what Jackson did. Their entire stock competitive line (higher end boots sold separately, not as part of a kit with pre-mounted blades) now has synthetic uppers. Leather is available as a non-stock option for custom versions of some models. It becomes more expensive (both from a supply-chain management perspective and from a manufacturing-process perspective) to maintain both a stock traditional line and a stock new line.I suspect that it's a matter of company survival. Edeas are everywhere, and that's eating Riedell's lunch.
Like you, I hope that they continue with leather boots for those of us who prefer them. I see no reason why they wouldn't, although the Gold Star model has been given the boot from their standard lineup. (See what I did there?). They can still be ordered, but there's an up-charge. Sadly, that's what I wear.