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NEW PRODUCTS - Sports Retail
SGB
www.sgb-sports.comSports and Outdoor
GRAY - NICHOLLS
The Xiphos
The Ignite
Gray-Nicolls continue to move the
New for 2009, the Ignite boasts a huge profile
boundaries in the art of bat making. New
that will give any player confidence at the
for 2009, the Xiphos, with it’s distinctive
crease. A huge sweet spot, combined
chrome effect branding and unique
with a beautifully balanced pick up,
grooving, is an imposing addition to the
make the Ignite another impressive
Gray-Nicolls range. Gray-Nicolls have
introduction into the Gray-Nicolls
combined their heritage out scooped
range.
bats with todays demands of a bat
with the ultimate profile. Thick edges
Thick edges enhance
and huge sweet spot, combined
shot making all round
with a beautifully balanced
the ground. With its
pick up that will give any
steep spine profile,
player unrivalled
the Ignite has a
confidence. The Xiphos
fantastic look
is also professionally
that will suit
bowed, enhancing
the modern
the feel and
player.
control every
player strives for.
Telephone
01580 880357
Freeline Skates revolutionary product is set to give
SALES
UK Board-Sports the Next Ride™
Freeline Skates – the latest development in skateboarding technology – have been brought to
the UK market by Serelo Sports. The skates have been previously sold online and via select and
specialist outlets but are now being offered directly to retailers.
REPRESENTATIVE
Tom Lenton, sales director of Serelo Sports, said: “Freeline is a brand-new concept for skaters in
the UK. The skates are independent, but unlike skates and blades they are not attached the rider’s
feet – making them more like a skateboard.
Brooks Sports Ltd, the highly respected specialist running “We know from the reaction that the skates had in the US they are going to be a big hit with
company is recruiting a sales representative to cover the kids, and the response we have had from exhibiting this summer at the NASS08 festival in Bath and
south east of England (including London and the Home
the RipCurl Boardmasters in Newquay has been fantastic. We first launched the
Counties). The role will encompass selling to specialist
skates in June and already they are starting to make
running retail accounts, training store staff on technical
serious impact in the action sports/skating sector.
aspects of our products and promotional work at stores,
“We know from Freeline Sports International that
races, gyms etc.
the skates are of particular interest to eight – four-
teen year olds. To help target this sector we are
The ideal candidate will be experienced in the specialist running sector,
about to roll-out a school programme in
have a working knowledge of gait analysis, be dynamic, enthusiastic and
September giving us direct access to kids across the country.
able to demonstrate excellent planning and reporting skills as well as
being a team player.
“We are confident that Freeline will be a big success here with people in the UK whether they’re
Brooks Sports Ltd is offering the successful applicant a highly
looking for the latest must have Christmas gift, the newest boy’s toy or the next big thing in outdoor
competitive salary, company car and the benefits of working with a
sports, Freeline Skates fit the bill.”
company that is focused and successful in achieving its goals.
What are they?
Please send your CV to:
• Freeline Skates are dual independent skates that combine elements of skateboarding, surfing
Martin Exley, Sales & Marketing Manager,
and snowboarding. For athletes looking to push the envelope, these skateboard-like decks deliver
Brooks Sports Ltd, The Courtyard, Nash Farm,
the Next Ride™ with a challenging new way to carve turns, invent new tricks and have fun
Horsham Road, Steyning BN44 3AA • Created in California in 2003 they are now sold in 27 countries worldwide
Closing date for applications; Oct 30th 2008
• Freeline skates consist of two independent aluminium skates featuring traditional skateboard
grip-tape. Each skate has two 72mm custom grade polyurethane wheels, ABEC 5 bearings, and is
designed with reinforced swing style arms that withstand up to 3,000 lbs. of downward force
• Skates cost £85 a pair. Spare wheels £20 • Freeline Skates are available now
• To find out more about Freeline skates visit www.freeline-sport.co.uk.
Freeline Skates are distributed in the UK by SERELO Sports; for further information about Freeline
www.brooksrunning.co.uk and order details, contact sales director Tom Lenton on 01352 762 234 or email info@serelo.com.
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