Ving Clapskate
An ice skate for performance and active recreational skaters. Skating will now be more enjoyable and more comfortable. 
Most important specifications of the Ving clapskate
Freedom of Choice :
Thanks to the special locking pin one has freedom of choice. Clap or fixed. In addition one also has the freedom of choice of boots. Almost any boot can be mounted on this clapskate.
(Except the so called Bolted-on or shell type boots).
Semi High Cup or Semi Low Cup :
The Ving Clapskate is 1,5 to 2 cms. lower then the regular competion clapskate. The Ving Clapskate can be used on natural as well as artificial ice.Specially by long distance skating a semi High Cup blade is very comfortable.
Reliability :
The skate have a limited number of parts. Because of this the skate is very dependable. The hinging occurs by means of a pressed spring. (instead of a pulled spring). Extensive testing has proven that the chance of breakage is almost zero.
The maximum angle between tube and boot is approxomatily 30 degrees. Also, here testing has shown that a larger angle is not necessary. Limiting the angle also makes skating safer.
Weight :
In order to make long distance skating more relaxing the weight of the Ving clapskate has been limited. It is one of the lightest clapskates available.
Comfort :
Here also it has been proven that the clapskate is more relaxing than the traditional fixed blade. Muscular pain is a thing of the past.
Pricing :
The skates have a price level that is acceptable to many skaters.
Technical specifications of the Ving Clapskate
Tube and Runner :
Specifications of the steel runner:
Steel : Stainless toolsteel
Hardness : 60 Rc
Thickness : 1.25 MM
Radius : 25 Meters

The thickness of 1.25 MM is an ideal thickness for artificial as well as natural ice.
Heel and Footplates :
The boots are mounted on a frame made out of technical polyamide nylon 6.6 known as Zytel ST ®. This Nylon will stand up to low temperatures.
Spring :
The Ving Clapskate is the only clapskate with a pressed spring. Testing has shown that this construction is very reliable. In addition it is almost maintenance free.
Hinging point :
In contrast to other clapskates the pivet point is not fastened on top of the tube but through the tube. Because of this the Ving Clapskate is lower than the traditional high cup skates.