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K2 Unnatural Olive Custom

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K2 Unnatural Olive Skates 

Skater-approved and the flagship of the K2 Aggressive series is the Unnatural aggressive inline skate, geared for hard-charging skaters looking to push the boundaries of the sport. Built around a rich, black leather-textured upper, the Unnatural features  a reinforced SoftBoot® construction to the upper, and the combination of a ratchet buckle cuff closure and replaceable mid-foot powerstrap. It also has the added comfort benefits of a shock absorbing foot bed. The Unnatural also features K2’s new new one piece soul plate.

The Frames: Ground Control Big Khaki Frames 

 A collaborative effort with team riders and our design staff, the BIGs are built to offer GC’s trusted street attributes blended with smooth roll of a recreational frame setup.  By increasing the height of the frame, increasing the width of the h-block, and lowering the side walls and outer edges of the center groove, we are now able to offer a frame that allows a maximum wheel size of 72mm that skates like a street frame.  Complete with aluminum spacers, your wheels will roll smooth and fast with minimal resistance.

The Wheels: Undercover Powerblading Werbeski 72mm 86a 

Superjuice Compound. Advanced aggressive technology for freeskate wheels.
Exclusively poured in California, USA. Created with the finest PU (Polyurethane) and core compounds available in the industry. UC PU is the most durable, fast and grippy PU available. Speed Radius Profile.

Bearings: Go Project Crown Bearings

Go Project Crown bearings are different. The bearings come with a copper ‘Crown Spacer’ which slots into the centre bore hole. Compatible with all regular skate wheels and frames, the Crown system enhances performance in several ways:

The majority of grit and dirt enters the bearing through the inner ring and the shield. The Crown spacer forms a cover over this area, reducing the intake of external elements.
The Crown spacer spreads the load of the rider across a wide plateau creating greater energy efficiency.
The Crown system shifts the position of the bearing away from the frame walls and deeper into the wheel, resulting in less damage and contamination from road debris.
They are an effective solution for poor energy transfer caused by frames with plastic frame spacers.

K2 went back to the drawing board and came up with a completely redesigned 1- piece soul for extra durability, with Teflon® inserts that reduce friction and allow you to slide almost any surface.

K2 Skates have always been known for their soft boot design. No plastic hardshell instead there’s a all-in-one built in liner. This makes K2 skates some of the lightest and most responsive on the market. They also skate much different than many other skates, with a very unique but solid ride.

If your thinking about picking up a pair of skates and have some questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-772-2502, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm pst.

K2 Unnatural Olive Skates 

 

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