FRAME TECHNOLOGY
It is common knowledge that solid block alloy doesn’t have the energy or return of extruded alloy. Extruding alloy is similar to pushing cake frosting through a specific shape creating that perfect look, similar to creating a specific shape (extrusion) for an inline racing frame. The shapes can be intricate or simple, depending on the engineering and design. Extremely hard alloys cannot be extruded with intricate details such as multiple voids or even single voids depending on how hard the alloy is.
▪ 7050 used in Luigino Fighter Pilot cannot be extruded with voids (hollow areas). In order to reap benefits of 7050 alloy we extruded the bottom half, keeping the top half solid and removing the necessary materials by CNC. This unique procedure allows for energy return and extraordinary rigidity.
▪ 7100 series alloy such as what is used in our Pilot frame can be extruded as double void as long as the voids are not to intricate. Luigino utilized large voids without any complexity then incorporated Hollow-Technology to increase strength and reduce weight of the overall product.
▪ 6000 series alloy can be extruded in nearly any shape you desire. Creating elaborate frames is attractive however, should not be used for high-performance inline frames. 6000 alloy is best for kids and products used for general purposes.
1992
Years ahead of the competition, Ultimate frames redefined the way the world looks at high performance inline skate frames – material relatively unknown to skating –7000 T6 extruded aluminum with full color sublimated graphics.
2006
Performance gets a new name when Luigino launches the Pilot, the inline frame built to help Joey Mantia continue his domination at the world championships. Hollow-Tec, pushing the envelope of rigidity, control, and performance.
2009
Luigino changes the rules again with a new benchmark for total performance, FIGHER PILOT, compared to it, everything else is history. Hybrid -Solid Extrusion Technology. The life of an extruded frame, the rigidity of a solid frame.
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BAREFOOT TECHNOLOGY
Luigino Racing introduces the ALL NEW Barefoot Technology (BFT), a revolutionary profile that fits to the NATURAL profile of your foot. This unique shape will give you the ultimate in fit comfort, stability, and performance, WE GUARANTEE IT!
BFT Features
Anatomically shaped to the foot, preformed heel-cup & tendon area, semi-flat arch (similar to a custom boot)
Benefits
Your foot seamlessly becomes one with your boot, giving you unrivaled comfort and support, while ensuring positive energy transfer from your skates to the floor or road.
Barefoot Technology is found exclusively in the Luigino Challenge and Victory models, and WILL NOT be found anywhere else, by any other company.
Innovation, Dedication, Domination
LUIGINO LIVES!
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THERMAFIBER TECHNOLOGY
THERMAFIBER Composite Construction by Luigino has set a new standard in the evolution of high performance speed skating equipment. This ALL NEW patent pending technology allows for a significant weight reduction, while increasing the shell strength and rigidity by 5x the amount of standard industry shells. This new THERMAFIBER technology is proprietary, and will only be found in the 2009 Luigino boots including the Rollerblade® Race Machine LE (by Luigino) INNOVATION, EDUCATION, DOMINATION! LUIGINO LIVES!
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INLINE BOOT TECHNOLOGY
Luigino Inline is built on a foundation of over a decade designing performance boots for top skaters from around the world. This foundation begins with Luigino LAST Technology and the Luigino contoured upper designs. Add the all new Thermafiber Power Transfer Technology and Barefoot Technology, and you’ve got a foundation of total performance. Performance goes beyond Thermafiber and BFT Technology with PURE microfiber lining and open cell membrane padding for durability and guaranteed comfort. Experience total performance in a boot for athletes from the company that invented the performance in-line skate boot, Luigino Racing.
Innovation
With over 28 years of knowledge and experience in competitive speed skating, the history of Luigino has always been about the latest innovations in speed skating. Follow the timeline of our company and products, and you will better understand why Luigino has been the #1 boot in speed skating since 1997.
1997 – Introduced Micro-Fiber into the inline skate market
1998 – Introduced Micro-Adjustment buckles on speed skates
1999 – Mass Produced Semi-Custom Boots
2005 – Produced Shells with Air Ventilation and Anti-Torsion
2006 – Produced Micro-Adjustable Powerstraps with dual adjustment
2008 – The First “boot last” Innovation in over 20 years (Barefoot Technology - BFT)
2008 – Thermafiber Power Transfer Technology
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Customize Your Luigino Skate Package
Luigino conveniently offers complete skate packages in a handful of options for those who want to skip the process of choosing each component individually. All Packages on the web are sold AS IS, however, if you would like to make a custom order, you can easily do so by contacting a customer service representative by phone or email. Be sure to include your name and phone number in the email.
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