Launch Skates - World's first spring powered ice skates!

A project in Toronto, Canada by Launch Designworks
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Ice skate blade holders with springs for hockey and pleasure skating use kinetic energy to propel a skater faster.
Backers: 22
Average Pledge Per Backer: $113

Funded: $2,496 of $29,000
Dates: Oct 29th -> Nov 29th (32 days)
Project By: Launch Designworks
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Latest News

Hockey World Blog: Launch Skates Looking to Change Holders

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to any new backers!  Your interest and support are greatly appreciated. The popular Hockey World Blog just posted an article about Launch Skates. "Launch skates is introducing a new product, via their kickstarter campaign, that hopes to get... (Read More)

Great post by The Hockey Network sharing the Launch Skates Kickstarter project to all THN Fans

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Hockey Network tonight just shared the Launch Skates Kickstarter project link to its 37,890 Fans on Facebook!  Thanks for all the support! "Help this Kickstarter campaign reach its funding goal, these things look pretty cool!"... (Read More)

Large product design firm names Launch Skates in Top 5 coolest products

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
It's always great to hear positive reviews of the Launch Skates, and even better when one comes from a notable product design and engineering firm.   "We’ve also come across a number of innovative product ideas that probably had many inventors... (Read More)

Popular Canadian Hockey Blog following Launch Skates

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
There has been a lot of press for Launch Skates, which is greatly appreciated - including another detailed and very positive post by Hockey-Blog-in-Canada-Blogspot last night.  Read the full post here. Launch Skates continues on Kickstarter's... (Read More)

On Kickstarter's Popular Projects list Day 2!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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