SK8KINGS Newsletter --August 2007 Update

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We're Jamming in San Diego -- after the ASR Show on Sunday

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2007 has been a whirlwind so far and we've been all over the map. Slalom Racing, Freestyle Contests, New Team Members and more . . . Will provide reports, pics and the full scoop in the next newsletter but in the mean time, here are a couple of event reports to check . . .

Euro Tour Blog -- Brad Jackman sweeps Paris and Hannover Open Div!

Report, pics, racing results -- Check it

Freestyle World Championships -- SK8KINGS Gary Holl, Christian Opperman and Jon Bunn compete in Vancouver Canada Read All About it: Report/Results Pics/Video

	Freestyle National Championships -- SK8KING Frank Lee competes in North Carolina Report and Pics

Coming Next Time

Reports & Pics of these recent events:

West Coast Championships Slalom Racing in Hood River Oregon -- July 2007

Buckeye Open -- Slalom Racing in Columbus Ohio -- July 2007

For now, check out Current World Ranking -- Richy, Lynn, Brad and the rest of the AXE Army are hanging tough!

AXE ARMY Photo Gallery -

We want your pics!

Here is a great one we received from our friends in Quebec -- this is 5-year old Maite getting an early training lesson from Dad. Many more to be posted -- check back here to see: AXE Army And don't forget to send yours in too!!

UPCOMING EVENTS --

Slalom Season still in session-- AXE Army is heading to the Nationals in Colorado this weekend!

Here's the quick list of remaining world-ranked races for the 2007 season:

National Championships (USA-Colorado) - August

World Championships (USA-N.Carolina) - September

La Costa Open (USA-California) - October

Complete Calendar - 2007 We've highlighted some of the upcoming events but for a complete listing with details -- Check out the month at a glance isting here:

Event Calendar

NEW IN OUR STORE --

New AXE Series Decks Are Here -- Noticably lighter and thinner -- though just as strong -- these decks are constructed with micro vaneer cores and topped off with our exlusive Tech Grip top lam building extra foot-grip potential right into the board.

Pictured above (left to right):

AXE 2.5-- Based on our best-selling AXE II - with the new

Bullet-nose shape and Skully graphic. Extremely versatile deck

suitable for tight/hybrid/giant (32 1/2" x 8 5/8"; Dual WB 20" & 21")

Lynn Kramer SK8 Diva-- The first ever women's pro racing deck

honoring 4-time World Champion Lynn Kramer. Features the Kramer World Champion Crest graphic. Excellent choice for tight & hybrid slalom. (31" x 8 3/8" ; Dual WB 18" & 19")

Brown Bomber Fat AXE I-- Richy Carrasco signature model based on the original tight slalom machine that started it all. A little wider, a bit more concave and the Brown Bomber Psycho graphic to top it off. (31" x 8 5/8" ; Wheelbase 19.25")

New Deck Graphic - AXE II

Our best selling model now available screened with our Banner Logo.

Original AXE II construction (32 1/2" x 8 5/8"; Dual WB 20" & 21").

New Wheels and Colors


360 King Spinner Wheels Urethane 360 spinning wheels modeled after the classic 1970's Carrasco Spinner signature wheel. Sold sets of two. 360 King Spinners

Crown Jewel Wheels -- 95a

Everyone's favorite wheel now in a new softer durometer

and new black gold colorway. 55mm Printed both sides.

Sold in sets of four. Crown Jewel Wheels

New Colorway - Jester Retro Deck

Now available in black/gold colorway -- deck only or complete Jester Retro Deck

New Tees

Fresh AXE Army shirts in short & long sleeve, ladies and new black & white banner. All this and more here: Clothing

Collector's AXE II Decks and more for Racing --

Foamcore AXE Collector's -- Last of their kind -- very limited supply

Skennett Trucks -- Mod'd Bennetts High Performance with Bargain Price,

Racer's Edge -- Great low cost protection for your eyes

Other Items Recently Added -- We've added many new items including Airflow Offset Trucks from Switzerland, Bennett Truks and Alligator Wheels, Chetah Wheels Hackett Slash from Khiro, latest wheels from Seismic & Retro . . . and more. Check out all our new releases here: New at SK8KINGS

Read feedback from our customers here: Customer Feedback & Gear Reviews

Write to me direct for questions on any of the above at: maria@sk8kings.com

We sincerely appreciate all our customers and friends and wish you all the best in 2007!

Sincerely,
Maria Carrasco
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SK8KINGS