Duane Lewis, Commissioner - Central Hockey League (US): “I did feel a distinct propulsion forward as I skated, particularly when I started from a dead stop – acceleration was great . . . I think players starting out with these [Launch skates] at a younger age would even be more apt to consider them as their regular skates.”  NHL Player: “I want a pair of these (Launch) skates!!  They give me more ‘hop’ on crossovers and make me skate faster out of my turns.  I really like them!” David Trombley, Hockey Specialist, former NHL Player (HockeyExtreme.com):  "I understand more testing needs to be done, but even with the boot size being too large on the prototype pair I felt lighter and had a quicker jump - especially on cross-overs.  The three elements to skating are balance, strength (power) and technique.  Now [with Launch Skates] you can include a fourth . . . technology.” Bill Heath, Senior Instructor, Hockey Extreme (watch Bill on the Launch Skates) "I really like the prototype Launch skates and couldn't believe how quickly I got used to these new skates - even with a different and slightly larger boot.  I could definitely feel the spring forward from a dead stop and the skates felt more comfortable, with less pressure on my heels and the backs of my legs.  Turns felt sharper and with better balance compared with my regular skates.  Felt I was able to push off from the toe, or the front of the skate for more power - but the whole blade still seemed to be contacting the ice.  Being on my own skates right after the Launch skates made it more obvious that the Launch skates gave me a less rigid, faster and more comfortable skating experience." Martin Ross, Professional Hockey Instructor:  “These (Launch) skates are great!!   I definitely feel that I am skating faster, especially when coming out of sharp turns.  In addition, the suspension system is much easier on my knees.” Michael Austin, Athletic Therapist & Amateur Hockey Player:  “I like this idea!  I found myself skating faster out of turns and from a dead start.” (read report by Michael Austin) Murray Goodman, Amateur Hockey Coach and former Jr. A Player: “I was powering out of turns faster with the prototype Launch skates and I felt a ‘kick’ with each stride.  After a 2 hour session, my knees felt much less tired and sore compared with my regular skates.  When can I get a pair? !!” © LaunchSkates.com 2011 - 2012                                                                      Send us your feedback TM skating professionally, or for pleasure The Launch  prototype skates  were designed for hockey players, but pleasure  skaters can take advantage of  this simple, yet effective  technology for a smoother and  more comfortable skate - with  less fatigue on the legs.  The  Launch Skates concept is also intended to transfer to the  figure skating industry for  higher jumps and fewer leg  injuries and as well to the  speed skating industry for  increased speed and reduced  stress and strain on the  skater’s leg joints. Skating without the Launch  suspension system is like  riding a bicycle with flat tires.