March 2002 Edition

March Featured Items
Time sure "Marches" on!! For some, March means final tests and competitions before Club Ice Shows and the end of the season. For others it means the start of a new competitive season, a time to get new boots and blades!

• Black Skate Bag on Wheels
• Velvet Pants and Tops
• Our Biggest Sale of Year Mar 16-23

To keep you on the cutting edge, we've got lots of news from the world of blades! Watch for information about skates in next months issue!

"Good News"!
It doesn't happen very often but, prices have gone DOWN on the Explosion pants! Please check them out in our online store under Accessories! They are super comfortable, easy care and look great!"

Guide to Blades
Blades... one of the great mysteries of skating! Which make is best for you and why?

Different types of blades are designed for specific uses, depending on the type of skating -freestyle/all purpose, dance, synchro (hockey and speed skating). The basic differences are determined by the size and placement of the toe picks, shape of the curvature of the rocker, length of the blade (from front to back) and the width of the blade.

Freestyle blades have more accessible toe picks than dance blades. The toe pick is used to assist in toe jumps. The top pick helps stabilize the take off of the jump, so the skater can achieve enough height to rotate the jump. The bottom pick is the last thing to leave the ice and first thing to make contact with the ice when landing jumps: it is also used to help set spins.

Just like skates, there are different qualities of blades by each of the manufacturers. In the past our primary blade choices have been from Wilson or MK. However, with improved technology and competition, Ultima and ISE blades are using new technology and engineering to make them as good or better, Canadian made and more economical for the consumer!

Thanks to Our Expert!
Thank you to my friend PJ Kwong, for sending back such terrific first hand reports from the Olympics in Salt Lake City. "PJ, What at thrill for you to have been there personally and to have been so generous to have "taken us with you", through your regular updates! You are the best!"

If anyone missed PJ's news, please check out back issues of our Newsletter! Now have fun at Worlds!

Hey guys!
Don't forget, we have lots of pants, and shirts for you to look your best too. And if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, let us know so we can add it to our line or help you find it!

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You can email info@dresswright.com or call 905-282-1555, toll free 1-877-396-6423 or visit the store.

In our next issue
To keep you on the cutting edge, we've got lots of news from the world of blades! Watch for information about skates in next months issue!

Good Luck, Skate Hard - 'til next time!

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