Even with the ice rinks closed you can still practice your spins with the amazing Edea Spinners. Available from us. Get yours today.
Whether you are new to ice skating or a seasoned professional, we have the stunning hand-made Belati boot for you, and in store.
Our amazing Prosharp is in action, while you wait during our operating hours.
Generally available while you wait, please call us to arrange in advance.
Cost, new/previously unsharpened £25, all others £20
We have over 200 pairs of Belati hand made ice skating boots on the way to us this month.
You can preorder or take your chances on available stock.
Is included exclusively on all boots and blades bought from us.
We do not offer this service otherwise.
If you want the highest quality hand made Italian roller and ice skating boots, visit our store or place your order online. We are now the sole agents for Belati skating boots, handmade by three generations of the Belati family in Chiari, Italy.
Belati boots are designed and built to give optimum performance and stability, for skaters up to advanced level.
For more info, visit the Belati website or call us on +44 207 706 8769.
If you are a UK store wishing to sell these boots and others in the Belati range, please feel free to contact us or visit our store [map].
All the 2015 genuine Original Pennyboards are now in stock. Buy yours now in store or online! [map].
Pennyboards have been one of our best selling products in last year. They come in two sizes, 22 inches in length and 27 inchIes.
The 22 inch models are called Pennies and the 27 inch, Nickels.
With unmatched performance and designed to be easily carried and stored, these high quality boards come with beautifully sprayed Penny trucks, chrome abec 7 Penny bearings and 59 mm Penny wheels. They are also available in a wide range of colours and styles, some of which are shown above. (We carry a huge range in store and online. Please note the classics remain the same!)
You can also buy the beautifully designed, quality Penny backpacks also known as Penny Pouches to carry them in as shown above.
Beware the look-a-like fake models and treat yourself to the ultimate quality cruiser board!
We now have in stock the latest 2015 K2 models in the women’s Alexis X Pro and mens Fit X Pro. Both these models feature a Hi-Lo wheel set-up, which means that the back two wheels are 84mm and the front two 80mm (with a hardness rating of 80A). This set-up allows the skater to feel they have more maneuverability and control, especially at higher speeds. These skates feature a speed lace system, making the fastening of your skates much quicker and allows less time fumbling around with laces and more time skating. The frame is made from aluminum, making it both light weight and durable. All the wheels have K2’s ILQ 5 bearings, meaning a much smoother enjoyable ride. This model is fantastic for keeping fit and many people use it as a substitute for running, which can be harsh on the joints. It is also a great skate to use recreationally around the parks, as the design is both extremely comfortable and smooth. You won’t get bored with these!
We now have most of the superb K2 2015 models in store and available online including the new Alexis and Fit Boas. Fantastic comfort and easy attachment . with the boa quick fastener along with the superb free ride of the 84mm wheels and ILQ7 bearings.
K2 have also sent us the first of the VO2 90 boa ladies with ILQ9 bearings, 90mm wheels and the amazing boa fastener along with the mens’ VO2 100 max, with 100/90 mm wheels for speed with great cornering control.
The 2015 Il Capo is now in too and the Vo2 Max 100 boa 2015.
Also take a look at our ON SALE skates, as there are great deals to be had on previous year models. Get yourself a bargain!
Come in and have a look in store or buy through the website.
We now have in stock the latest 2015 K2 models in the women’s Alexis X Pro and mens Fit X Pro. Both these models feature a Hi-Lo wheel set-up, which means that the back two wheels are 84mm and the front two 80mm (with a hardness rating of 80A). This set-up allows the skater to feel they have more maneuverability and control, especially at higher speeds. These skates feature a speed lace system, making the fastening of your skates much quicker and allows less time fumbling around with laces and more time skating. The frame is made from aluminum, making it both light weight and durable. All the wheels have K2’s ILQ 5 bearings, meaning a much smoother enjoyable ride. This model is fantastic for keeping fit and many people use it as a substitute for running, which can be harsh on the joints. It is also a great skate to use recreationally around the parks, as the design is both extremely comfortable and smooth. You won’t get bored with these!
We now have most of the superb K2 2015 models in store and available online including the new Alexis and Fit Boas. Fantastic comfort and easy attachment . with the boa quick fastener along with the superb free ride of the 84mm wheels and ILQ7 bearings.
K2 have also sent us the first of the VO2 90 boa ladies with ILQ9 bearings, 90mm wheels and the amazing boa fastener along with the mens’ VO2 100 max, with 100/90 mm wheels for speed with great cornering control.
The 2015 Il Capo is now in too! we are waiting for the Vo2 Max 100 2015 which should be in next week.
Come in and have a look in store or buy through the website.
When you start your search for figure skates, be aware there’s lots out there on the internet but few good ones! Don’t be fooled by makes with names associated with the Alps! Don’t use someone else’s old skates either.
Speaking as an ex ice figure skating coach, I can remember the numerous tragic mistakes pupils, who had not asked for equipment advice, made. Needless to say these boots ended up in the bin, or at best, the charity shop.
Ice boots need to be strong, leather upper at least, and a minimum stiffness rating of 20 (Graf 500) much higher if you plan to jump with them 48 (Edea Overture)
And you must be willing to spend a bit of money. Beginner sets start from about £80. With £40 skates, you are generally better off with the rink skate hire!
The blades must be of good quality steel, and attached by way of screws, not riveted like ice hockey skates and with proper full-size picks on the front. The fit must be close for adults, but perhaps with a little growing room for children, though not more than one size. Make sure you get the right width skate too. Comfort-wise, unless you get the right width the boots will never be comfortable.
Fasten them up properly, making sure your heel is in the back, with a little space behind the top of the tongue, so that you can bend your knees without the boots cutting into your shins, yet retaining sufficient ankle support.
Beware, most boot manufacturers only offer a particular standard fitting, whatever their websites tell you, so you need to pick your brand and model very carefully and try them on your feet.
Yes, there’s quite a bit to think about, so it really is worth visiting a specialist store like us, and I mean one that stocks all the good brands, Belati, Edea, Jackson, Graf and Risport, and all the good blades from John Wilson, MK and Ultima. Not just a couple of white figure sets along with a row of ice hockey boots.
We will charge a little more than the bargain basement internet prices, but you will be measured and properly fitted within a wide range of goods. You will also have our aftersales services, like skate sharpening (bad sharpening usually ruins your blades), free blade fitting on the high end models, and advice from people who skated to a high level, virtually all their lives!
Some Suggested Models coming up:
How to find us
at 27 Leinster Terr. London W2 3ET
we're a short walk from Queensway & Lancaster Gate Tubes
