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K2 Confesses Involvement with The Commission
Powerful, New Skate Collection Controls the Paved World with Versatile Designs
SEATTLE, Wash. (12/22/08) – Powerful, stylish, discreet and fast on its feet, The Commission is K2’s newest family of in-line skates designed in the underworld and brought to the surface with performance features and looks that will tame any street.
Available in spring 2009, The Commission family tree consists of six men’s and women’s skates that are groomed to excel for hours in specific skating environments from trails, to streets and rails. Comfort and style are paramount with high fashion herringbone, houndstooth and winter camo facades that mask an arsenal of K2-centric design features.
The Il Capo men’s skate is the head of the family with top-grade performance features designed for urban freeskating. It’s dressed to the nines with Hyper Concrete wheels, a Fatty Pro Stability Cuff, shock absorption and an extruded aluminum frame. The Il Capo has 80mm wheels, ILQ-7 bearings and a shorter wheel base that delivers speed, maneuverability, control and versatility for jumping, grinding, slaloming and cruising. The skate’s tough demeanor masks a myriad of interior comfort features with K2’s unparalleled Softboot design that pampers and protects the feet from the cold, cruel world.
The Rita women’s skate flexes a toned muscle in her own right with high-fashion style cues backed by an arsenal of high-performance features, including an aluminum frame, 80mm wheels and ILQ-7 bearings. The versatile skate takes on all concrete environments in comfort with K2’s Softboot construction that is proven to coddle the feet during extended daytime missions and after-hour escapes pursued under the cloak of darkness.
“The Commission?” said Jeff Mechura, K2 Skate boss. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
The Commission is an offshoot of K2 Skate, formed in 1993 when a U.S. National Cross Country team member and U.S. Olympic speed skater collaborated with K2 on the development of the first Softboot skate. The original K2’s fit like a comfortable boot and performed at a significantly higher level than the stiff hockey-style designs of the day. The design permanently reshaped the market and positioned K2 globally as the number one skate brand, a position it still holds today. Offering styles of men’s, women’s and children’s skates for everything from family recreation to professional competition, K2 Skate is the world leader in in-line skate technology.
Your message states the new line will be out in the spring of 09. Can you be more specific. I am ready to buy a pair now to take advantage of early spring skating. Thanks for the info.
Pb – west seattle
ummmmmm I’m a big K2 skater… you can’t orderanything online… such as extra bearings or wheels.. due to the fact that I’m out west in BC Canada… All shopssell K2 skates.. but no one carries or sells replacement stuff ???? why is that ??? Where may I order stuffonline??? Thanks
New skate models are shipping to stores now and the full line will be in stores by mid-March (that is the goal). What skate are you interested in and I can let you know delivery.
The best way to find your wheels and bearings online is to click Dealers and scroll down to our premier online dealers. If you need parts or are still having trouble, please scroll to the bottom of the home page>click support>parts request and you should be on the way to new parts/wheels/bearings. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
well going to the dealer page.. when you input Canada… it doesnt have list of provinces to check any therefore eventhou I input VANCOUVER as city/region it still doesnt produce anything
I have the Moto Extreme’s . I have bought 2 pairs due to the fact I like the 90/100 mmm setup for speed.. yet my bearing burn out after a few months
so i had to buy another pair.. because i cant find anywhere that sells replacement bearings or wheels in BC canada 
Is there an official K2 site I can buy and get shipped direct in Canada ???
I have never heard of ILQ bearings burning out that fast, or burning out at all really. You may want to clean them with a citrus solution. Have you been skating much in the rain? I live in Seattle, which is pretty close to the Van City, and I know first hand that the wet weather can be a factor in bearings locking up.
Our web group is working on the dealer section and this could be the reason for your troubles in locating a place to purchase bearings in BC right now. We hope to have this fixed in the next week or so. they have a ton on their plate right now.
If you click dealers on the website, you will see our premiere online dealers. Any one of these shops should be able to sell and ship you bearings.
Hey Paul,
The dealer section has been updated and you should now be able to find K2 dealers close to home.
Thanks!!