WWS 2011 = INSANE!

Holy Smokes!!!! If you didn't make it to the Wild West Showdown, you missed out! The 3 day event covered the entire spectrum of derby from jr.'s to mens, co-ed bouts to 'majors only' test bouts, challenges and open scrimmages, and finally nationally ranked teams and local unranked teams. Hell, the only thing missing was a banked track (possibly next year?) Friday saw some of the lesser known teams and the mens mini tourney which consisted of 4 30 min bouts and one regulation championship bout, captured by the Puget Sound Outcasts. The womens bouts featured some big names mainly Rat City, Rose City, Denver and Philly, which did not disappoint. The tourney was hosted by Slaughter Co. Roller Vixens and was attended by teams from up and down the West coast. The bouts were full of big hits, big falls, and big scores. We got to see total blowouts, close calls,  nail biters, sudden death overtimes, and come from behind victories, and none better than the all to familiar 'Rat City hustle', in which they find a way to battle back from a 50 point (give or take)  halftime deficit, to come back and win by 30 or so. Regardless of the outcomes, the event was insane, and as if you didn't know, the Antik booth was packed with skaters waiting for a chance to try out the new Antik AR-1's, and buy Gumball toe stops. This is just the begining to the 2011 tourney season, and all indications are that it's gonna get even better. See ya at the Dust Bowl in Bakersfield March 25-27, followed by the Dust Devil in Tucson April 3 & 4.

3/4" Technology is here to stay!

What is Antik 3/4" Technology you might ask? 

Some people are still skeptical about a ¾ boot, well here’s the scoop. The higher ankle provides the skater with added support and also helps the boots form around the heel of your foot, giving you a secure fit to limit heel lift. The ¾ upper allows the skater to get the added support but doesn’t restrict your lateral movement. In fact, the added support even makes the boot more responsive by joining the upper ankle and foot together. The material is strong, yet supple, which allows the skater to bend side to side for a full range of motion.  There is no way to get added support from a standard low boot (no matter how many straps are on it), but with the Antik ¾ configuration you have the OPTION of lacing it low to get the same feel as a low boot, and if the skater chooses, more support by lacing it to the top. In essence, the skater gets the best of both worlds in one boot.  Hit up your favorite Antik dealer and try out the boot that’s revolutionizing derby! 

Quadzilla LK

The answer to all your Toe Stop needs.... GUMBALL Toe Stops!

The answer to all your toe stop needs has arrived. Gumball Toe Stops are by far the HOTTEST toe stop on the market. This toe stop has insane grip which assists the skater with stoping and starting, and does not pull off the stem unlike other toe stops out there on the market. You might ask why we used this color, well..... we used the "cream" color because this is the natural color of the actual rubber when it is poured. Using any type of rubber in its natural state will make it superior to any other product that uses colored pigment. Don't be fooled by the imitation BITERS out there. They can try and use the same name BUT will never come close to the quality.

THIS JUST IN, Gumball Toe Stops are BACK IN STOCK! Our new shipment will not last so hit up your local dealer TODAY!

Antik SOCAL Fitting Trip!

Recently Shortbus and Quadzilla made a trip to Southern California to plant the seeds of the new Antik Skate Boots. What started out as small demo/fitting clinic at Fast Girl Skates in Seattle, has now grown into possibly a nationwide tour that kicked off in San Diego. Team "ShortZilla" began the trip in Huntington Beach, where the likes of Wicked Skatewear, OC Roller Skates, and Fountain Valley Skating Center reside, and with a full size run of complete Antik AR-1 skate packages in tow, they began fitting and educating all of the dealers and potential customers on the features, benefits, and options of the highly anticipated boots. 

The trip then went south on I-405 to San Diego, Home of the San Diego Derby Dolls, Sin City Skates and Skateworld. It's quite odd to imagine a roller rink in San Diego (constant sunny weather, beaches, Mexico, etc), and even more odd to see it packed full of 400 screaming kids at 10:45 a.m., but there it was. Speaking with the general manager Brett Stang, he assured us that this was no anomaly, and that it's generally this way all the time. Roller skating has sky-rocketed in popularity, a lot due to roller derby and the interest to do stuff that's now deemed "cool". After spending some time with the guys at Skateworld, we moved to Sin City Skates to hang with Team Awesome skaters extraordinare Isabelle Ringer and Dahmer Natrix. The two girls help run the day-to-day operations and are the 'go-to' for any and all skating gear related questions. After a few hours of Antik fitting and sizing education, we were on our way back north (with lunchtime stop off for some tasty Mexican eatin').

The next 3 days put us in Long Beach, North Hills, and Los Angeles, with visits to Moxi Skates, Valley Surf and Skate, and Wicked L.A. There were HUGE turnouts for the Antik 'fitting/demo parties, with everyone in attendance getting a chance to try on and skate the new AR-1. The first was at a friday night 'gathering' at Wicked L.A., which turned into a 'support Team Legit, and paint your finger/toenails purple', then finished off with a fitting/demo with Team Antik skater Estro Jen, and her league the Long Beach Roller Gals, who by the way, practice and play in one of the sickest venues around. It's some dome that Howard Hughes had built to house his world famous "Spruce Goose" airplane, and to top that, there's this GI-NORMOUS Queen Mary steam liner ship (looks like the Titanic) that's docked next to it, crazy!

Thanks to all the skaters who came out to support Antik at the local skate shops and rinks, and if this is any indication as to how Antik is being received, then we gotta plan a lot more trips. If yo want us at your local skate shop or rink, drop us a line at info@grnmnstr.com.  Keep an eye out, we may be in a city near you soon.

Quadzilla and Shortbus

Antik Production photos

Check out these awesome photos that I took while I was at the factory on Friday. The Antik boots look amazing! Let me just make it clear that I am NOT a professional photographer! It was pretty rad to get to walk around the factory and check things out. Everyone was SUPER friendly and had no problem with me getting in their bubble and taking pictures.

Colored Customs and Sized Customs have already begun to ship out and the standard black will begin shipping in the week to come. Hope everyone enjoys!

We cannot wait to get some pictures of the MG2 to show you as well. We are not scared to show how our stuff is made and wow, am I glad I do not have to travel to China to take pictures :)

let us know what you think

Shortbus

This is a photo of the boots right before they were stiched

This is a photo of some of the tongues after they had been stitched to the Anti Microbial fiber

This photo was taken right before the worker lasted them. Before he lasted them he put it in a steamer. PRETTY COOL!

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Here is a picture of just some of the colored leathers that we use

 

These Skates REALLY caught my eye. Whom ever these are, you put together some AWESOME colors!

Blue and Grey looks super rad!

This is a picture of my finished skate! (YES, I had to wait just as long as everyone else!)

ANTIK IS HERE!!

Yes, you read this title right... ANTIK IS HERE. Antik Skate boots have begun to ship to customers all over the world this week. GRN MNSTR Roller Sports has been working hard to bring you... the skate, the best in skate boot innovation and it is finally here! We know that you have been waiting a while, some since Rollercon, in which we appreciate your loyalty and hope that you appreciate them just as much as we do. Hit up your local derby shop today and make sure you are not "that skater" with out the most innovative skate boot on the market!

Antik Skate boots... Define YOUR Sport!!

For any questions about Antik Skate Boots or any other brands under the GRN MNSTR Roller Sports umbrella feel free to hit us up anytime!

Both Quadzilla and I look forward to an AMAZING Derby season this year. Find GRN MNSTR Roller Sports at your local derby shop throughout the year to get that perfect fit!


Quadzilla and Shortbus
GRNMNSTR Roller Sports
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Antik Skate Boots.. They're Coming... ARE YOU READY!

Antik Boots, the most highly anticipated boots of the year are will be hitting your local derby shop soon. Have you ordered yours? 

Antik boots are the brainchild of Mo Sanders AKA Quadzilla. Over the last two years, Quadzilla has worked countless hours and scathed the land to bring you, the derby skater, a boot that was technical, yet comfortable and stylish, no matter what position you played. Antik boots are made in the USA by craftsmen with over 40+ years of experience. Yes, Mo could have taken his high end ideas to China, but why, when everyone knows that the highest quality of skates are made right here in the USA! Everyone here at Antik cannot wait till you put these boots on your feet. We have worked long and hard and have put all of our passion into these boots and hope that you will come out with as much excitement as we have. 

Upon release, Antik will be dropping two styles into the Antik line. Please find below information on the Antik Skate boots, and remember, if you have any questions about Antik Skate Boots, please hit us up!

Antik AR1

1. Full grain leather upper (outside)
2. Full grain leather liner (inside)
3. Hypo-allergenic  Austrian medical foam tongue lining
4. Heat moldable toebox and counters
5. Abrasion resistant leather on toe
6. Heel lace loop
7. Integrated, shock absorbing, foam wedge heel
8. Leather sole

Antik MG2

1. Suede upper (outside)
2. Drylex inner (Inside)
3. Foam rubber tongue lining
4. Fiber toebox and counters
5. Abrasion resistant leather on toe
6. Integrated, shock absorbing, foam wedge heel
7. Vulcanized rubber sole

Antik has also teamed up with KWIK and Powerdyne to bring you two skate packages that cannot be rivaled!

AR1 Skate Package

Antik AR1 Boot

Powerdyne Revenge Plate

Heartless or Bzerk wheels, your choice!

KWIK-ABEC- 9 

Gumball Toe Stop

MG2 Skate Package

Antik MG@ Boot

Powerdyne Triton Plate 

Heartless or Bzerk wheels, your choice!

KWIK Abec-7

Gumball Toe Stop

Did I also mention that you can do SPECIAL COLORS! YES, I said, SPECIAL COLORS. Make these boots your own and step away from the norm. For only $90.00 you can make this happen. This price will also include any width changes that you may need!

Like I said above, if you have ANY questions please feel free to hit us up

GRN MNSTR Roller Sports

www.grnmnstr.com

888-360-4534

info@grnmnstr.com