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Happy Birthday Blake!

Riedell — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:29:39 +0000

On Saturday Riedell skater, Blake Rosenthal, celebrated her birthday! Blake, who began skating at the age of 3, has had an impressive figure skating career—competing in ice dance, ladies and now pairs!

Happy Birthday Blake! We hope you had a great day!

Carla

Riedell — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:47:52 +0000

I started skating when I was 6. When I saw the ice, I knew skating was what I wanted to do. When I got my first pair of Riedell skates, they were a lot stiffer than my first other pair. But since I broke them in, they have been the best! I am now in Freestyle 4, ISI.

Name: Carla
Age: 14
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Boot Model: Silver Star Custom
Skate Club: Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside

Julia

Riedell — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:52:38 +0000

I have been skating for about 8 or 9 years. I remember when I started in Riedell skates they were a lot harder to break in. Just like any other skater I HATE breaking in new skates! But once they were broken in they were amazing! About 4 years ago problems with my foot required that I get Custom skates. Riedell has helped me so much. I now have skates that fit my feet and don’t cause any problems. The people at Riedell are always there if something goes wrong and help figure out the best thing to do. With the help of my Riedell skates, I am now getting ready to test for Freestyle 6 in ISI. Thank you Riedell for being such a help with my skates!

Name: Julia
Age: 13
Location: Palm Harbor, Florida
Boot Model: Silver Star, Custom
Skate Club: Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside

Chelsea

Riedell — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:52:53 +0000

I have been skating for a year, and I’m in Freeskate 2. Even though I have recreational skates, they still stay sturdy (unlike other brands). I will be getting the 255 TS skates soon. I will ALWAYS have Riedell!

Name: Chelsea
Age: 12
Location: Florida
Boot Model: 117
Skate Club: Jacksonville

Kyle

Riedell — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:05 +0000

Well, I started skating when I was 9 years old and I immediately feel in love with it. That’s when I told my mom, “I want to start skating,” so she got me my first pair of figure skates. Right now I am in my fourth pair of Riedells, and I have been skating for only 3 years and I have passed my ISI Freestyle 6 test!!!!

Name: Kyle
Age: 12
Location: Florida
Boot Model: 875 TS
Skate Club: Tbsa Countryside

Kathy

Riedell — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:20:23 +0000

I’m 41 and tried ice skating for the first time on June 7, 2010. I fell in love immediately. I bought my first pair of Riedells July 24th. I can’t wait to see where they take me.

Name: Kathy
Age: 41
Location: Connecticut
Boot Model: 121 RS

Jessica

Riedell — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:45:17 +0000

My first pair of Riedell boots was for beginning skaters and they were fabulous for my first couple of years, until I advanced to the Delta level. Then, I passed Delta and Gamma at the same time and became a Freestyle level skater. My skates weren’t doing the best job, so we started looking at other Riedell models and Jackson skates. Riedell fit better so it was an easy choice: Riedell. Then we started asking pro shop dealers.

My friend had Riedell boots and she said they hurt for 6 weeks so I got scared. But I went to University of Delaware to be fitted and found I fit in the same size as the previous year. During the fitting, I had to stand without bending my knees for ten minutes in my skates and my legs started to burn. But when I skated at the Gold Arena the boots and blades felt a lot different and they didn’t hurt at all. Thank you so much for support, comfort, style, and quality in your boots and blades.

Name: Jessica
Age: 13
Location: Trappe, MD
Skate Club: Talbot Figure Skating Team

iSkate Riedell with Rachael

Riedell — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:28 +0000

The ISI World Recreational Team Championships are underway! This Friday Riedell fan favorite Rachael Flatt will take to the ice for the ISI Education Foundation Benefit Ice Show. The Benefit Show supports the ISIA Education Foundation, which grants scholarships for skaters attending college. Rachael will be presenting the scholarship winners at half time on Friday. Throughout the week, scouters will be searching for skaters from all levels to perform with Rachael! You can also enter a raffle drawing for your chance to perform on ice with Rachael.

Before the show, Rachael will be making an appearance at our Riedell booth! And don’t worry if you miss her before the show, you’ll have a chance to meet her at the post-show meet and greet taking place immediately after the Benefit Show. The location of the meet and greet with be announced on Friday evening. Black and white images of Rachael will be provided to attendees for Rachael to autograph.

We’ve also happily donated 10 autographed Rachael Flatt “iSkate Riedell” ads, 2 Riedell Zuca bags (signed by Rachael!) and a pair of custom Riedell boots. A raffle drawing will determine the winners of these great prizes! The Grand Prize winner will receive custom Riedell boots, a signed Riedell Zuca bag and a signed copy of Rachael’s ad.

Raffle tickets are $5 each for 5 tickets for $20.

Stop by our booth this week (you can’t miss us!), say hello and enter for your chance to win! Happy Skating!

Happy Birthday Rachael!

Riedell — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:59:19 +0000

Today we’re sending happy birthday wishes to Riedell Olympian Rachael Flatt! Since her Olympic debut in February, the 2010 US Champion has been keeping busy—she graduated from high school earlier this summer and got accepted to Stanford University (where she will be attending beginning fall 2011). And never one to be far from the ice, Rachael has been performing in ice shows across the country like Stars on Ice, Skate for Hope and Sun Valley! And for those of you attending the ISI World Team Championships in Massachusetts next week, you’ll have a chance to see Rachael perform on Friday evening. Check back later this week for more updates on the competition, including special events with Rachael!

Happy Birthday Rachael! We hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends!

Noni

Riedell — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:59:20 +0000

Before my current skates, I bought my first pair from…a thrift store. I started Basic 3 in March of this year with those skates. I noticed while doing three turns, my feet were extremely pronated and floppy overall. I kept slipping. So a week before the test, I bought Riedell 133’s. I skated in them one day before the test, just to get the feel (I didn’t have time to skate again). They hurt but not too badly. The next day was the test. I did the two turns and my feet didn’t flop, and my ankles were perfectly stable! AND I passed the test. I’m now going on to Basic 7 in the winter. Thanks Riedell!

Name: Noni
Age: 19
Location: Maryland
Boot Model: 133 TS