Hi to all!

Since approximately one month I heard buzz about the new Custom
Inlines V2 plates from Australia.

The producer has now disclosed the new line of models at
http://www.custominlines.com.au/
The new site is active from mid of April 2007.

There are three different sets of plates, mainly characterised by the
inclusion of additional special wheels and toe stops. They are geared
for general use, freeskating and dance.
The frames are available in three length and even in different colors.

As far as the online photos can tell, the overall geometry of the
skates, with their uneven spacing of the 3 wheels, is unchanged from
the V1 and is very similar to that of the Snow White frames. The rear wheel has
its center under the end of the heel and the central one stays at approx. 45% -
55% from front / rear.

The plate, as other products of this kind, is from an extruded bar
post-machined with an overall design sweeter than the V1 and
recalling in the upper part the old Snyder Triax inline plates.
The ads tell that the new frame is 18% lighter than the V1 and
nevertheless stronger than that.

The standard grey and the "super jump" toe stops are evidently by
Roll-line Italy. The standard CrossMax wheels are specifically
developed for artistic inline skating in cooperation with Double L's
International, the manufacturer of Snow White frames.
The other "very special" wheel sets for freeskating and dance are
presumably manufactured by Cozmo Australia.

On the site there is the complete price list. A couple of naked
frames (w/o wheels and toe stops) starts at 345 AU$, that is about
210 euros.

Guido Tonini
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