Pro-Model Skates?

[Will]

I was looking at a USD ad the other day and one of the phrases on it was “Genuine Pro Model Skates” and that got me to thinking a bit about “Pro-Model” skates. The goal of purchasing a pro model skate is to get the same setup as the person whose name is represented on the skate. Now when you look around there are quite a few companies with less the “genuine” pro models going for an inflated price of the stock model. For example, the Alex Broskow’s, they are just your basic TRS Access with a different skin, and senate wheels. Now are those senate wheels really worth the extra $50 dollars to have a name attached to a skate? I don’t think so. K2 is also putting out pro-model skates that do not accurately represent the skaters actual set-up. I realize this topic is a bit T-dogish, but is anyone with me in thinking this is a problem that should be addressed within the industry? (For the record I am on K2 transfers)

[jomu]

A pro model should be what the pros actual set-up is.

I don't buy the skates to support the pro, I buy the skate because I think that the proskate will help me be as good as the pro.

It is as if the pro's boots, liners, frames, wheels, and type/shape of soul-plates actually make tricks easier to learn/perform correctly.

[gary ablet mk2]

shut the fuck up u moanin twats get a setup that Ulike and YOUR comfatable with END.

[emagdnim15]

i dont think the name on the skate should matter as long as they are good skates.

it is a bit stupid though saying "yeah, this is his pro skate" when the pro rides a totally different setup. youd think eric schrijns k2s would come with fiziks and eulogy wheels but the whole skates k2.

fuck off u prick

[rolla4life69]

i think a pro should should ride his own pro skate cuz they have it set up how they like it n shit then u barley see them riding it? wtf/ lol

[KillWhitey]

i buy them cause the style i like ym dunks fit my image and my needs as a skate

[Davengo]

I agree. I wish pro models were actually the same set up as pros. USDs follow pretty good with pro models.

[Farmdizzle]

Who cares, no one buys a skate cause its a pro model anyway

[Classics]

Yeah noone buys pro models for the name. Like I've already ordered the new fiengbergs. I really want them and its not cuz I want to be like aaron. I'm getting his pro model because I want classic thrones, i love mindgame wheels, I like kizer frames, I ride freestyle, and I like the look of the skate.

[insoladation]

but what about boot only pro models do they run with a boot on and jump onto a soul and completely miss ciz of no frames? i dont know where im goin with this but its good that some pro models have boot only it allows more customazation how us the comsumer would like it.

[Plowman]

USD makes pro models for the actual skater, instead of k2 and shit... it really isnt a problem, per se', but i think if the pro skate doesnt come with anything else besides stock company parts we shouldnt be charged more for it

[Roc.N.Rol]

i think you should represent youre favorite pro if you like their setup and\or skate design....i skate remz...therefore i skate Haffey Le 2's....no GC frames white kizer fluid...and haffey two wheels

[Plowman]

holy, way to bump an old topic.