We upgraded the stock New Jacks to create a nice mid range priced skate named the Raptor F1 XS. This set up features the new GC F1 XS frames, Eulogy Jeff Dalnas (aMall team rider) Reptile pro 57mm 89a wheels, ABEC 5 bearings and GC 42mm nylon anti rockers.
The Ground Control F1 XS frames feature a good wide groove and have a nice solid feel to them. The Eulogy Dalnas pro wheels look great but function even better as Eulogy continues to prove that they have one of the best urethane formulas that can’t seem to be matched.
This announcement is a little late for the blog, but we wanted to add a couple ‘out and about photos’ to the mix. 100% new AM graphics, printed on premium tee’s. Probably the best shirts we’ve released to this day and still only $19.
This is a quick review of the new Ground Control F1 XS frames which I’ve had the opportunity to skate on a regular basis. I skated the GC Formula 1 frames before these and that is why I had to try out the F1 XS frames.
First off the main difference between the frames is that GC significantly increased the groove width (XS stands for extra-wide split). The original Formula’s have a 4″ width between the two middle axle bolts whereas the new F1 XS’ have a 4-9/16″ width which is over a half inch increase. This increased the amount of material that was put into the groove area so it also increased the weight of the F1 XS frame by 2 oz (On a size 2) but I did not notice a difference on my skates.
My main concern was the functionality of the increased groove size which you can see in the pictures below (Click pics to enlarge):
I was a little worried that I might not like the wider groove but after quickly getting used to it, I believe that it has actually helped to improve my skating. I feel that I am just as locked in on grinds but that the wider groove allows me to need a little less precision when I first jump on a grind. The greatest benefit that I’ve noticed with the wider groove is that when grinding a ledge it is easier for me to stay on top of it on groove tricks and therefore grind farther with more control. This has been especially true on the beveled ledges (the ones with the corner cut off) which is nice because it seems like I’ve been skating more of those lately.
The other benefits to the F1 XS frames (which also applied to the Formula 1’s) is that they feel nice and solid on my skates, they slide well and they have a nice and long life span unless your out grinding McGritty ledges from dawn till dusk. When compared to the GC Featherlite frames, I always seem to favor the Formula frames and feel they are definitely worth the extra money for the reasons I just mentioned.
Overall thoughts on the Ground Control F1 XS frames:
The frames slide really well.
They feel nice and solid on my skates.
The wider groove has helped to improve my grinds, especially on ledges.
I believe that GC did in fact improve on their Formula frame design and that the F1 XS is not just marketing BS.
I would recommend the frames to others.
The only negative thing to mention is that I wish they were available in more colors.
Customize your Bambricks!
Shown with white soul plates, Kizer Element Benny Harmanus pro frames, Denial Montre Livingston pro wheels and Valo 42mm anti rockers.
The year is 2011 and the month is October. You know what time it is…
Hellaween NUMBER FOUR (#4)
THE RULES HAVE CHANGED, BUT ARE STILL SIMPLE:
1) PICK A PUMPKIN LARGE ENOUGH YOU CAN FIT YOUR HEAD IN (OR AT LEAST PART OF YOUR HEAD) AND DO WHATEVER YOU’D LIKE TO IT, TO MAKE IT A COOL MASK / HELMET (LIKE THE ABOVE ADVERT)
2) TAKE A PICTURE OF YOU (OR SOMEONE ELSE) WEARING YOUR PUMPKIN (THIS PICTURE MUST INCLUDE A PIECE OF PAPER WITH ‘AMALL PUMPKIN CONTEST’ AND YOUR EMAIL OR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT NAME WRITTEN ON IT) LIKE THE EXAMPLES BELOW. AGAIN MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR NAME ON THE PAPER.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 25th. THE TOP 3, CHOSEN BY THE AMALL STAFF. 3 FINALISTS WILL THEN SUBJECTED TO A FACEBOOK POLL TO BE JUDGED BY THE WORLD. THE SUBMISSION WITH THE MOST VOTES BY OCT 28TH WILL WIN A FREE PAIR OF COMPLETE STOCK SKATES OF HIS OR HER CHOICE FROM AGGRESSIVEMALL & A BUNCH OF AMALL BRAND GEAR (SKATES MUST BE IN STOCK AT THE TIME). 2ND PLACE WILL RECEIVE A $100 AMALL GIFT CARD AND A BAG OF AMALL GOODIES. 3RD PLACE WILL RECEIVE A $50 AMALL GIFT CARD AND A BAG OF AMALL GOODIES.
MAKE YOUR PUMPKIN SICKENING, REALLY WELL CRAFTED, FUNNY, WEIRD, MINDBLOWING - WHATEVER - STYLE AND ORIGINALITY ARE KEY. DOING SOMETHING BADASS WITH THE PUMPKIN ON YOUR HEAD IS SURE TO ADD POINTS. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ABOUT SKATING, BUT IF YOU CAN TIE THAT IN TOO GOOD FOR YOU.
Scribe Industries just released their new Casey Bagozzi (Amall team rider) edit for his new v.3 Scribe pro wheel. It’s the type of edit that will make you drop whatever else you were doing on your computer and get out and blade!
Filmed by: Dan Fabiano, Paul Oliveira, Jeremy Raff and Megan Peterson
For only $259.00 you can upgrade up to our new Factory Pro Setup on the new Valo TV 2.5 skates. This awesome looking set up features white Create Original frames, a matching white buckle, Valo pro team wheels and the new Valo anti rockers. Put these skates on and grind on them until the cows come home.
Click here or on the pics to check out the full description and more detailed pics!
You can now pre-order and secure a pair of the new USD Carbon III Don Bambrick pro boots which currently have a scheduled ship date of 10/6/2011.
Don Bambrick joined the USD team earlier this year and has been killing it in their Carbon skates, so it is nice to see that he got a great looking pro model Carbon as soon as he did.
The new Carbon III features a new skin design with different cuts and stitches to give it an updated look and an improved buckle receptor that functions better than the previous one.
This should be the last pair of used Valo TV.2 Cool Snakes that we list on eBay unless we have some left up in an attic that we do not know about.
These are the Valo x Amall TV.2 Cool Snake skates in a size 11-12 shell with size 12 Trust liners in them. They are complete with used GC featherlite 2 frames which still have life left and come with new (but yellowed) Remz 57mm 88a pro team wheels, ABEC 3 bearings and new Valo 42mm anti rockers with ABEC 1 bearings.
THE AUCTION STARTS AT $0.01 WITH NO RESERVE! Cuz as they say in the old country, reserves are for chumos.
I just got back from the printers today, and these are coming out nicely. This will be the first time in a while that we’ve had a line with 100% fresh graphics. That’s right, 100% of these are NEW. Pictures swooped with my phone, thus unoffical’ness of the MF’in post.
This is just a pinner preview - Each graphic will be available in an array of cool guy/girl colors.
After being out of their Valo TV skates for way too long (due to efforts being put into their Valo Light carbon fiber skates), Valo finally releases their new TV 2.5 skates.
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